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BADGE - BEAR ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

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Overview

The front is a golden bear, with a slightly faded nose which is silver at the tip. It has it's left arm raised and it's right stretched out.
On the top right of its chest is a badge of a golden cog that has a blue outline which reads [ROTARY / INTERNATIONAL].
The back of the bear is hollow with the back pushed forward to make the shape of the bear.
There's a clip that runs down the bears spine and clips on from the top to the bottom.

Historical information

Collected by a member of Armadale Neerigen Brook Rotary Club.
The Rotary Club of Neerigen which later changed its name to the Rotary Club of Armadale-Neerigen was founded in 1982. The club was involved in numerous fundrasing events and sponsored several exchange students as well as overseas programs. Members would regularly attend Rotatory events locally, nationally and internationally as well as visit other Rotary clubs around the world. The club folded due to a lack of members in 2012.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2020.43

Themes

People
Social History

Width

22 mm

Height or length

5 mm

Keywords

Rotary club of Armadale Neerigen Brook

Rotary International

Rotary Club of Neerigen Brook

ARMADALE

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
Rotary International is a global organisation that aims to promote understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. The organisation promotes peace and raises funds to fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, campaign against violence, supports education and promotes local economies.

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Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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