May Peace Prevail on Earth

 
May Peace Prevail on Earth
In the August 2024 Rotary Magazine, there is an article about the peace pole project Stephanie Urchick has taken on as one of her projects for this year.
A peace pole is a monument that displays the message “May peace prevail on Earth.” In the language of the country where it is placed.  It usually displays 3 to 7 additional languages meaningful to the host site.  The message is referred to as an affirmation of peace and its placement furthers Rotary’s goal of building a culture of peace throughout the world.  Peace Poles are intended to inspire unity among people of all cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.  A peace pole ceremony is recommended to accompany the planting of each pole and this ceremony to be held annually. 
The message May Peace Prevail on Earth was authored by the late Masahisa Goi of Japan after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  It is now an international message of peace with over 250,000 peace poles in every country in the world. Dedicated as monuments to peace. 
May Peace Prevail on Earth
 
District 7120 has formed a peace pole committee to bring this project to our district. 
For further information on this project please contact one of our committee members; Jeff Fabiny, Karen Emerson, George Poorman or Ann DeMers.
 

Create Your Peace Pole Project

Become a Peace Builder and plant a Peace Pole to inspire peace within and between all people 
  1. Link with a group of people in your community. 
  2. Find a location to put a Peace Pole. 
  3. Get permission to plant a Peace pole on the site. 
  4. Decide what to write on each side of the peace pole.
We strongly suggestion one side say “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in English.  The other three sides may say the same in other languages or be variations on the theme such as “May Peace Prevail in Our Community”
Be sure to include your Rotary Club logo on the Peace Pole.
  1. Order your Peace Pole – see the district website for ordering options 
Get the QR Code Decal to put on your Peace Pole to link to the world map.   
  1. Enjoy creating a community ceremony to plant your Peace Pole.
  2. Invite children, teens, adults, seniors, Rotary members, other civic groups, schools, and clergy to your Peace Pole dedication ceremony to celebrate peace with you.
  3. Invite the media to attend to tell the story and take photos.
 
Peace Pole Ordering
Peace Poles can be a variety of sizes and materials.  Below are a few options for obtaining a Peace Pole for your community.
A standard peace pole will have graphics on each of the four sides of an 8-foot post. The post and sleeve will be buried in the ground ~ 2 ½ ft. of post and six inches of sleeve will then be secured with concrete. Another option instead of using cement is to dig a two feet hole and put gravel in the bottom and pack the dirt back in and around it.
Option One: Order from the Local Community using a vinyl sleeve over a pressure treated wooden post (Estimated cost: $110)
Order a white composite vinyl post sleeve from Lowe’s (Item #1) and have it sent to Fuse Graphics in Spencerport (191 S Union St. Spencerport, NY  14559, Attn: Harry Sotomayor).
Contact fusecreative@gmail.com or phone 585-509-0954 to make arrangements (provide expected delivery date, design and graphics for each side).  Estimated cost for printing - $10/side plus $10 for the Rotary logo - $50.
Full Materials List:
  1. Vinyl Post Sleeve ($26.98): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Freedom-4-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-White-Composite-Deck-Post-Sleeve/5015285283
  2. Post Cap ($4.48): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Freedom-Fits-Common-Post-Measurement-4-in-Actual-4-125-in-x-4-125-in-White-Vinyl-Post-Cap/4008751
  3. Fence Post ($16.88): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weather-Common-4-in-x-4-in-x-10-ft-Actual-3-5-in-x-3-5-in-x-10-ft-2-Treated-Lumber/4222509-
  4. Bag of Concrete ($4.46): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sakrete-High-Strength-60-lb-High-Strength-Concrete-Mix/5015648043
  5. Peace Pole QR Code ($10): Contact Larry Strober at lsstrober@gmail.com.  Provide the physical location of the pole to be added to the map.
 
Option Two: Order a Custom Pole from www.peacepoles.com or rotarypeacepoles.world (Estimated cost: $300 - $1500)