We envision a peaceful world where individuals, communities, and nations have a voice, are valued in their diversity, and supported by institutions

The Rotary e-Club of Peace Educators (ReCOPE) is a satellite club of the Rotary Club of West Raleigh, District 7710. The club was formed in January 2022 and is part of the 1.4 Million-member Rotary International organization.

Our Mission

To share knowledge and skills with diverse audiences, including individuals, communities and organizations

To foster peace through mutual understanding and goodwill among all people

To develop and encourage effective programs for peace embodying the values of Rotary International

 

Our Goals

 
  1. "To commit to educating ourselves in the key concepts of positive peace"

  2. "To identify priority issues and audiences, local and international"

  3. "Continually develop and deliver high impact programs and activities that will achieve the vision and mission of the club"

  4. “Recruit members and other volunteers, and partner with other entities where appropriate, to deliver at least one of each of the programs developed in Goal # 3 for each of the audiences identified in Goal # 2 by September 1, 2022”

  5. “Use program evaluations to guide future program efforts. Evaluations will be reviewed by a committee established for that purpose by the club leadership no later than 30 days after program completion. Results will be shared with the membership”

Members

  • Jon Arnold

    Chair 2024-2025

    “There is no way to peace; peace is the way”

  • Ron Smith

    Past Chair 2022-2024

    “Peace begins with conversations”

  • Gregoria Smith

    Peace Education Workgroup

    “Peace starts within oneself, and is a practice of recognizing the ‘Other’

  • Zubaida Kahn

    Membership Co-chair

    2024-25

    “Collaboration within and outside one’s circles is a key to success in achieving peace”

  • M. D. Kinoti

    Peace Education Workgroup

  • Melissa Mills

  • Mona Melanson

    Membership Co-Chair

    2024-25

    “Will work for Peace”

  • Kurt Krueger

    “Peace in Everything - Everything in Peace”