For years, Rotarians (Rotary Club Members) have received, and collected Rotary Club lapel pins. As the purpose of Rotary is to bring together businesses to engage in humanitarian services, lapel pins are a natural way to spread the word about any programs a particular club may have going on.
Since it’s inception in 1905, Rotary International has seen many different official, and unofficial lapel pins emerge, most of which become relics and collectibles amongst members, and even non-members.
Most Rotary lapel pins feature the Rotary International logo, and occasionally the logo of another business or organization, depending on the original usage of the lapel pin. There are a number of recognition pins that were issued to members that are very valuable. Rotary Sponsor pins are also amongst the most popular styles seen on the trading and collecting market.
The main styles of Rotary lapel pins seen are: President, past president, member, sponsor, interact, governor, themed lapel pins, and district pins. There are several others, but these are the basics.
And if you’re looking to get a head start collecting them, companies like Russell Hampton sell a variety of rotary lapel pins.
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