One of the colorful traditions of many Rotary clubs is the exchange of small banners, flags or pennants. Rotarians traveling to distant locations often take banners to exchange at "make up" meetings as a token of friendship. Many clubs use the decorative banners they have received for attractive displays at club meetings and district events.  The exchange of banners is a significant tradition of Rotary and serves as a tangible symbol of our international fellowship.

The Rotary International board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange back in 1959 and suggested that those clubs which participate in such exchanges give careful thought to the design of their banners in order that they be distinctive and expressive of the community and country of which the club is a part. It is recommended that banners include a picture, slogan or design which portrays the territorial area of the club.

Newlands Rotary has chosen, as its symbol, the Disa, a rare and endangered flower indigenous to the mountains of the Western Cape.  The flower is also the symbol of Western Province Rugby whose home, at the renowned Newlands Rugby Stadium, is adjacent to the venue at which Newlands Rotary meets.

Clubs wishing to exchange virtual banners with Newlands can right click on our banner, top right.  Select 'save image as' to download a copy to your computer.  If you display the banner on your website, you may like to embed a hyperlink to www.newlands.org.za.

The virtual banners of the Clubs with which Newlands has exchanged appear below.  Click on the banner to visit the Club's homepage.