The Official Rotary Flag

An official Flag was formally Adopted by Rotary international at the 1929 Convention in Dallas, Tx.  The Rotary Flag consists of s white fieldwith the official wheel emblem emblazoned in gold in the center of the Field.  The four depressed spaces on the rim of the Rotary wheel are colored royal blue.  The words "Rotary" and "International" printed at the top and bottom depressions on the wheel rim are also gold.  The shaft in the hub and the keyway of the wheel are white.

The first official Rotary flag reportedly was flown in Kansas City, MO, in January 1915.  In 1922 a small Rotary Flag was carried over the South Pole by Admiral Richard Byrd, a member of the Rotary Club of Winchester, Virginia, USA.  Four Years later, the admiral carried the Rotary flag in his expedition to the North Pole.

Some Rotary Clubs use the official Rotary flag as a banner at club meetings.  In these Instances it is appropriate to print the words "Rotary Club" above the wheel symbol and the name of the city, state, or nation below the emblem.

The Rotary flag is always prominently displayed at the world headquarters as well as at all conventions and official events of Rotary international.