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BADGE - ROTARY CLUB OF CIRCLEVILLE OHIO

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Overview

The badge is in the shape of a pumpkin, it has an orange background, with a green spurt at the top. Below the spurt is the Rotary club symbol a golden cog with a blue outline, with the writing [ROTARY / INTERNATIONAL].
Below the cog in blue text it reads [CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO].

The back is all golden with a makers mark below the point where the clasp grips onto the badge.

Historical information

This badge was collected by a member of the Rotary Club of Armadale Neerigen when they either visited the Rotary Club of Circleville Ohio met the member. It was common for members of different clubs to exchange badges when they visited other clubs.
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-COA2020.45a

Themes

People
Social History

Width

10 mm

Inscriptions and markings

below the clasp on the back it reads [L.P.&B. / 1-800-235-1342]

Keywords

Circleville Noon rotary Club

Rotary International

Rotary club of Armadale Neerigen Brook

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.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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