Hands Across the Border 13-15 September 2013
Posted by Trevor Axworthy
Waterton -Glacier International Peace Park Conference
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th September 2013
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A fellowship of cross-border Rotarians who share similar values about service, peace and building a better world for those who follow, celebrated where the world's first International Peace Park was created 81 years ago through Rotarian initiative.
What's happening to bring meaning and content to this fellowship weekend? Lots:
- Kick-off Centennial BBQ, entertainment, keynote by Hon. Terry McMahon, and a celebration of a Century of Rotary in the Region (RCC Calgary hosting)
- Golf, hiking, touring events of your choice
- Parks Superintendent and Warden "State of the Parks" address plus Q&A
- Rotary Peace Scholar speaker and program - Martha McManus & Garth Toombs
- Exciting High Arctic Parks presentation - Ifan Thomas
- Luncheon and RI speaker - Past RI VP and current Aide de Camp to RI president Monte Audenart
- Saturday Dinner with
- Parade of Flags by Youth Exchange Students
- keynote address by Harvey Locke; cross-border environmentalist and author of a new book on Waterton
- Crowshoe Peigan elder on Waterton and aboriginal history and culture
- Music by Jason Barras - International classical guitar entertainer
- Non-denominational Sunday service - Reverend Austin Fennel
- Hands-Across-the Border ceremony - dignitaries, officials and Rotarians from four Districts
- Lodges and campground under five minute walk from venue
- And great Rotary fellowship throughout!
Please register at www.peaceparkcon.com
- Hotel reservations for conference at reduced rate held only to Thursday 1st August 2013.
- Contact Rotary Club of Calgary office for further information
- Phone 403-398-9969
- Website www.rotaryclubofcalgary.ca