New?? Generations?? Peacebuilders!!
New Gen Peacebuilders is not too new> Founded in 2012 by Rotary Peace Fellow Grasduates, among them Particia Shafer who spoke to our club several years ago, New Gen Peacebuilders is a vital link, catalyst for developing leaders at an early age (14-25) to create a more sustainable, relevant and empowering approach to higher standards of living.
Adopted locally in District 5130 with impetus from now District Governor Elect Doug Johnson, Sunrise members Eloise Tweeten, Jack Strange, Mike Kelly and Leroy Carlenzoli have been active in developing this program. Mike and Leroy's Peace Wall is legendary.
Interact students from Elsie Allen High School, Trinity was a graduate before heading off to college and Rob Giacomini is currently in Eloise Tweeten's Cohort.
Sunrise is supporting 7 students this year at $500 each. Santa Rosa Rotary is funding 12 other students.
Take a look at the following link to discover more of the depth New Gen Peacebuilders provides both students and mentors. You may find yourself inspired to connect to the future in a new generating way!!
