Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2018.7.2 |
Object Name |
Banner |
Description |
Banner, 11" l x 7 1/4" w (banner only), fabric, wood rod, Front- screened in green, brown- tree, printed in green- "Rotary Club of Bartlett, IL. U.S. A.,, Progress with Purpose," Rotary international logo, gold cording to hang. The Rotary Club of Bartlett was chartered on June 4, 1980. In December 1980, Contours Consulting Design Group of Bartlett presented the club's its thoughts for a logo which was approved. In brief this logo represents the following, Tree- symbolizes the rural character of Bartlett's beginnings and that of a dynamic entity, suggests growth and increasing maturity "Arrow" trunk- implies movement, growth and purposeful direction Concentric "foliage" rings and overall symmetrical stability suggest measured and control growth. In conclusion, Contoured believed the logo would provide immediate identity to a town aware of its tradition and confident of its ability to meet the challenge of the future. One of Rotary’s most colorful traditions is members exchanging club banners. Clubs display their own decorative banners at meetings and district events, and Rotarians who travel to other countries often take these banners to exchange with the clubs they visit. The banners often include symbols or images of a club’s town, region, or country. Some represent local cultural traditions or artistry by featuring leatherwork, weaving, embroidery, or hand-painted designs. Many of the banners are works of art in themselves. Exchanging banners became so popular that the Rotary International Board of Directors was concerned that the practice would place a financial burden on clubs. In 1959, it urged members to "exercise discretion, moderation, and measured judgment in making provision for such exchanges." Today, the tradition continues as a way for clubs to express their friendship. The approximately 20,000 banners in Rotary’s archives reflect clubs’ hometown pride and their connection to Rotary International. Retrieved from: https://www.rotary.org/en/club-banner-exchanges-showcase-local-flair-global-friendship |
Year Range from |
1981 |
Year Range to |
2021 |
Material |
Fabric, wood |
Width (in) |
7.250 |
Length (in) |
11.000 |
Number of images |
1 |
Search Terms |
Rotary Club of Bartlett Progress with Purpose Rotary International |
Subjects |
Clubs Organizations Trees Voluntarism Volunteer work |
Accession number |
2018.7 |