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By Susan Hanf
One
of the more colorful traditions of Rotary is the exchange of club
banners. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners
to exchange at make-up meetings as a token of friendship.
Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for
attractive displays at club meetings and district events.
By 1959, exchanging banners had become so popular that the RI Board
of Directors was concerned the practice would be a financial burden
on clubs. It urged Rotarians to “exercise discretion, moderation,
and measured judgment in making provision for such exchanges.”
The approximately 20,000 banners in the Rotary History and Archives
collection reflect clubs' hometown pride and their connection with
the international organization.
In addition to incorporating the Rotary emblem, banners often
include symbols or imagery of a club's town, region, or country.
Others represent local craftsmanship or cultural traditions by
displaying leatherwork, weaving, embroidery, or hand-painted
designs.
Would you like to see the banner of your Rotary club displayed on
the Home page of Rotary eClub One? If you would, this is what you
need to do:
Then, visit
www.rotaryeclubone.org to see your banner image included in our
collection
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