At a recent meeting, the question was raised as to why and
when blue and gold were chosen as Rotary's colours. R.I.
Reference archivist Robin Dillow sent this:
The Committee on Emblem and Colours unanimously recommended
royal blue and gold, which were adopted as the Rotary Colours at
the August 1912 Convention of the International Association of
Rotary Clubs in Duluth. Unfortunately, we do not have the
Committee meeting minutes or notes, and therefore, have no
record of the Committee's discussion about the colours.
It has been suggested that the blue represents the sea and
sky; the gold possibly the earth and sun. If anyone can offer a
definitive answer, please contact the RGHF. Basil Lewis,
Sr. RGHF historian, UK, 28 November 2008
