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Rotary Peace Pole unveiled on World Peace Day

 

 

Today, the Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous unveiled the Yukon’s first Peace Pole on World Peace Day at Rotary Peace Park.
 
The Peace Pole carries the universal message: May Peace Prevail on Earth, in four languages: English, French, Southern Tutchone and Japanese.
 
“Peace can seem like a very big and distant idea, but peace begins in our own communities,” said our club president, Susan Graves, “It starts with how we treat one another, how we listen, and how we work together despite our differences. Our club is pleased to bring this visible reminder of humanity’s shared aspiration for peace to the Yukon."
 
“I hope that this Peace Pole reminds everyone that peace begins with us, and it grows through respect, kindness, and a willingness to listen to others,” said Adeline Webber, Commissioner of Yukon.
 
“The Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous has a long history of contributing to the quality of life of our community. This Peace Pole is just another example of the organization’s dedication to making a positive impact in Whitehorse and promoting a healthy harmony amongst our citizens. As Whitehorse continues to grow and diversify, this message of peace is timely and welcome”, said His Worship City of Whitehorse Mayor Kirk Cameron.
 
The Peace Pole’s location in Rotary Peace Park is particularly fitting. It stands alongside the Totem Pole, providing a place where residents and visitors can pause and reflect on the shared message of peace and the importance of respectful relationships.
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Peace Pole unveiling on Sept. 21 World Peace Day
This coming Monday, please take a moment at at 12:30 at lunch to join us at Rotary Peace Park to unveil our Peace Pole on World Peace Day.
 
We will be unveiling the Yukon's first Peace Pole. Commissioner Adeline Webber and Mayor Kirk Cameron will be helping President Susan and other Rotarians to mark this historic occasion.
 
The Peace Pole will be located next to the Totem Pole at Rotary Peace Park.  
First Yukon Hoop-A-Thon a big success!
 
The Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous has presented a $5000 cheque to BGC Yukon (formerly the Boys & Girls Club Yukon) following the Yukon’s first-ever Rotary Hoop-A-Thon on February 15 at the Yukon University Gym.
 
More than 50 youth of all ages shot ‘free throws’ to raise as much money as possible in one minute. Each hooped basket earned whatever amount was been pledged, or the total amount committed by a sponsor. 
 
This year, 80% of the funds raised will support BGC Yukon in their crucial after-school programming, allowing them to expand their after-hours to 7-day/week services for children, youth and families and key after-school programs around the territory.
 
The remaining $1163 (20%) goes to the Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous to support our local community work and programs, and international initiatives, including polio eradication.
 
We are especially grateful to the companies who provided corporate sponsorships for this first-time event. They included Tim Hortons, Air North, Ketza Construction, dana Näe Ventures, Dave’s Cleaning Service, Big Bear Co., Sun Life, Tetratech, Boston Pizza and the Wolfpack Basketball Team.
 
BGC Yukon was very happy with the event. They extended their gratitude to the Rotary Club of Whitehorse Rendezvous, the Wolf Pack, Basketball Yukon, Yukon University and all their Youth and community for such a wonderful inaugural event! T 
 
Many thanks to the Rotarians who helped make this first-time in the Yukon event a success. We're already planning for next year.
 
Rotarians Bonnie Venton Ross and Matt Poushinsky presented the 'big' cheque to BGC Yukon volunteers and staff.
 
 
Mayor Cameron meets with Rotarians
Mayor Kirk Cameron was the guest speaker at our Jan. 21 meeting at Ricky's All Day Grill meeting room. He provided members with a great opportunity to ask questions. He also outlined some of the challenges and priorities for the City over the next few years.
 

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