The meaning behind the RCCSE Club Banner
By Michele Evans-BrockThursday, June 17, 2021
The meaning behind the RCCSE Club Banner:
The Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast proudly serves under this banner.
Founded in 1997, next year the club celebrates 25 years of service!
The meaning behind the RCCSE Club Banner:
Kente Cloth Border - Represents our African heritage and connection to the continent.
Clock - This clock was built on ‘Rotary Island’ located at 87th and Stony Island in Chicago in 2007. It was donated by RCCSE and is the 1st permanent edifice erected by a Rotary club in the Chicago area.
Rotary Wheel - The international Rotary symbol recognized around the world.
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable - Homage to the founder of Chicago. DuSable, of Haitian decent, was the first permanent non-indigenous settler in Chicago. He became a powerful trader and pioneer of the Midwest.
The Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast proudly serves under this banner.
Founded in 1997, next year the club celebrates 25 years of service!
The Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast proudly serves under this banner.
Founded in 1997, next year the club celebrates 25 years of service!
The meaning behind the RCCSE Club Banner:Kente Cloth Border - Represents our African heritage and connection to the continent.
Clock - This clock was built on ‘Rotary Island’ located at 87th and Stony Island in Chicago in 2007. It was donated by RCCSE and is the 1st permanent edifice erected by a Rotary club in the Chicago area.
Rotary Wheel - The international Rotary symbol recognized around the world.
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable - Homage to the founder of Chicago. DuSable, of Haitian decent, was the first permanent non-indigenous settler in Chicago. He became a powerful trader and pioneer of the Midwest.
The Rotary Club of Chicago Southeast proudly serves under this banner.
Founded in 1997, next year the club celebrates 25 years of service!
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