TOPIC:  Peacebuilding and Rotary: Opportunities for Rotarians to Create Peace in the World — Creating peace is embedded in the core of the Rotary organization.  When reviewing the Object of Rotary, the 4^th object states: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Following the Rotarian Code of Conduct and the Rotary 4-Way Test show others an example of high ethical standards and build trust locally and internationally.  The presentation will cover the ways that Rotarians are creating peace personally, in their clubs, in their districts, in their zones, and in communities around the world. We will review our partnerships, Rotary Foundation Areas of Focus, fellowships, action groups and more.  What can you do to stop human trafficking, child abuse, or domestic violence? How can you engage with Rotarians in other countries? Could you help supply therapy to those who are victims of conflict or natural disasters?  As Rotarians, we are members of the leading humanitarian organization in the world. Let us use our time, talents and treasures to make our world more peaceful, caring, safe and prosperous. 

BIO: Rudy Westervelt has a BS degree from Cornell University and a MS degree from the University of Connecticut.  He served in a variety of leadership positions with The Kroger Co. for nearly 30 years. He managed food manufacturing facilities in St. Louis, Mo, Atlanta, Ga, and Riverside, California. He was in charge of perishable, grocery and frozen food distribution in Atlanta.
 
Rudy founded Power in Learning in 2006 with the mission of helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals and improve their chance of success. He is a motivational speaker and a business coach, helping individuals and organizations handle change effectively.  In his Rotarian life, he is a member of the Rotary E-Club of World Peace, D5330. In District 5330, he was the District Governor for 2015-16. He was the convener of the Rotary World Peace Conference 2016, named as a Presidential Peace Conference.  He was the Programs Chair for the Presidential Pre-Convention Peace Conference in Atlanta.  He was an advisor to Rotary International President Riseley’s series of six Presidential Conferences. He was convener of Rotary World Peace Conference 2020.  Rudy is president of Solutions for Peace Foundation, Inc., and is a member of Mediators Beyond Borders International. Additionally, he is a Red Cross Volunteer and a member of the Disaster Assistance Team for Southern California and the United States.