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Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Cobourg, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 178

Arms of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated
Arms of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated Arms of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Arms of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Blazon

Per fess Azure and Or an annulus embattled encircled by fourteen roundels counterchanged;

Symbolism

The colours of Rotary International are blue and gold. The central annulus alludes to the well-known Rotary Emblem. The fourteen discs, separated into seven gold and seven blue ones, symbolize the number of this international district of 7070.

Crest of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Blazon

On a bed of vine leaves Azure, a falcon wings elevated and addorsed Or holding in its beak an acorn slipped and leaved Azure;

Symbolism

The falcon represents an active person who does not rest until goals are achieved, and the ability to see life from a higher perspective. The vines symbolize strong and lasting friendships, full of promise. The acorn alludes to new, strong life.

Motto of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Blazon

SERVICE ABOVE SELF;

Symbolism

This is the motto of Rotary.

Supporters of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Blazon

Two moose Or each gorged of a Savoy knot Azure, resting its foreleg on a key Or and standing on a grassy mound Azure on either side of a valley Or;

Symbolism

The moose represents the characteristics of longevity, determination, and integrity. The knot alludes to the ideas of eternity and interconnectedness. The keys are for the opening of doors of opportunities. The two-colour compartment symbolizes the rural and municipal diversity in the district areas involving lands, valleys and watercourses.
Flag of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated Flag of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Flag of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated Badge of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Badge of Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

Blazon

A roundel gyronny pommé of fourteen Or and Azure;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Rotary International District 7070 Incorporated

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