A Message from the International Peace Arch Association

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR HATB PARTICIPANTS
 

At the International Peace Arch Association, nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our Hands Across the Border family, our volunteers, and our worldwide community. We want to thank so many of you who registered early this year. It is an honor and a privilege to work with all of you. Please read this entire newsletter.

Since mid-February, we have monitored the COVID-19 situation daily and had planned to move forward with HATB if our government officials determined it was safe to do so. At this point, because of the Pandemic, we must CANCEL the 2020 Hands Across the Border Celebration and process registration and event T-shirt refunds. For those of you who have paid registrations, REFUND information is located at the bottom of this message.

We may not be able to gather in person this year, but with the amazing technology of today, we can celebrate together online. We can all dress up in our best U.S/ Canada gear and enjoy being friends and our fellowship as we sing our anthems together. After the event, you will get a certificate of participation by email. You can sign up for our online event to get event updates and information. This free event includes a downloadable participation certificate. 

HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER VIRTUAL CELEBRATION - FREE  

Sunday, June 14th, 2020 | 1 pm to 2 pm 

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AMERICANS & CANADIANS COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER

These are uncharted waters for all of us. We are confident that we will overcome this difficult time like our forefathers who built the Peace Arch. They survived the devastation of WW1 and the Spanish Flu Pandemic which followed the end of that horrific war. In 1920, they came together to finish creating their Peace Arch. 

As we walk in our forefathers' footsteps towards the 100th anniversary of the monument in 2021, we must remember that, like them, we will come out of this as better people. Next year at HATB we will Celebrate and Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Peace Arch and 100 years of scouts and youth gathering at the Arch the name of peace.  

With that being said, we are honored and privileged to invite all of you to attend the
Hands Across the Border Celebration on Sunday, June 13th, 2021. EARLY BIRD Registration will open on January 1st, 2021.

E-LEARNING

The International Peace Arch Association is creating an E-Leaning project. Earlier this year, we

had our Portal of Peace educational material approved by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) during the 2020-2021 school year.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

There continue to be ways that you can support the Peace Arch Association. Hands Across the Border provided the association with vital funding that supported HATB but also helped us spread the message of the Peace Arch year-round. 
 

WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED

Sign up for our newsletter. Sign up for our FREE Virtual HATB Celebration. Share information about the ONLINE HATB EVENT with your Friends, Facebook Groups and social networks.

Thank you for your time and your loyal support for our efforts.

If you have any questions or concerns, email the team.

Borders closed, but hearts open.

In Peace,

Christina Winkler, President

International Peace Arch Association (IPAA)

360-332-7165

STAY SAFE & CONTINUE TO FOLLOW YOUR COUNTRIES & COMMUNITIES SOCIAL DISTANCE GUIDELINES

It's up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone, including young and healthy people, should avoid large gatherings during this time. Stay up-to-date with public health guidelines. For more information on COVID-19 visit.

We need your continued support for the Hands Across the Border Celebration as we move into the Peace Arch Centennial Season!  

REGISTRATION REFUNDS  HATB  CANCELED

(park event)

You do not have to do anything, Eventbrite will automatically process all HATB (LIVE EVENT) registration & T-shirt refunds by the end of the day, April 3rd, 2020.

All refunds will be issued by EVENTBRITE
to the purchaser. Your refund will include registration fee, tax (if applicable) and Eventbrite fees.