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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
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess Azure and Or an annulus embattled encircled by fourteen roundels counterchanged;
Crest
On a bed of vine leaves Azure, a falcon wings elevated and addorsed Or holding in its beak an acorn slipped and leaved Azure;
Supporters
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;
Motto
SERVICE ABOVE SELF;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A roundel gyronny pommé of fourteen Or and Azure;
Symbolism
Arms
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
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.
Supporters
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.
Motto
This is the motto of Rotary.
Flag
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Badge
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.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Community Service Organization