President Greg’s report June 3 rd
Did you know:-
A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The first design was made (1905)
by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few
lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization, Movement and
Service work in action". Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their
publications and letterheads.
by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few
lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization, Movement and
Service work in action". Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their
publications and letterheads.
In 1922, (The year my mother and Erica’s father were born) it was decided that all Rotary clubs
should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. So, the present gear wheel,
with 24 teeth and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association". The gear
teeth around the outside represent the fact that work is to be done. The six spokes represent the
inner direction and path of our Vocational Service, through the representation of our membership
via the classification system. Similarly, these same spokes represent an outward distribution path
of Rotary's ideals of service and the Four Way Test… going out toward the community,
vocations and businesses that our members represent.
should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. So, the present gear wheel,
with 24 teeth and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association". The gear
teeth around the outside represent the fact that work is to be done. The six spokes represent the
inner direction and path of our Vocational Service, through the representation of our membership
via the classification system. Similarly, these same spokes represent an outward distribution path
of Rotary's ideals of service and the Four Way Test… going out toward the community,
vocations and businesses that our members represent.
A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not
work without a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923 the
keyway was added to signify the wheel was a "worker and not an idler". The keyway in the
center of the hub is of great significance, because it represents the individual Rotarian member,
who is the key factor in every club. Quality members are the keys, needed for the hub to engage
with the shaft and turn, putting the energy into motion and creating the power for the gears to do
their work.
work without a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923 the
keyway was added to signify the wheel was a "worker and not an idler". The keyway in the
center of the hub is of great significance, because it represents the individual Rotarian member,
who is the key factor in every club. Quality members are the keys, needed for the hub to engage
with the shaft and turn, putting the energy into motion and creating the power for the gears to do
their work.
At the 1929 Rotary International Convention, it was determined that blue and gold would be the
official colors of the organization, so the wheel was designed with these colors. The four blue
bands within the outer radius of the gear represent our four avenues of service. And the design
which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
official colors of the organization, so the wheel was designed with these colors. The four blue
bands within the outer radius of the gear represent our four avenues of service. And the design
which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
Last Tuesday’s Trivia night was well attended with 6 teams trying for the first prize.
Congratulations to the winning team Geoff Janssen, Marta, Warren, Terry, Alwyn and Peter van
Diemen.
Oh and let's not forget the team that came last, no names no embarrassment.
You can check out the photo albums for more pictures from the night, just click on the link
Our Community dance was well attended with about 110 attending. Thank you to everybody
who made this a great night.
who made this a great night.
Next Tuesday is our Club Service meeting. Bring along your ideas to move our club forward.
See you next Tuesday,
Yours in Rotary,
Greg.