© Nicole Rowell Ryan 2005
The Elements of the Banner
by Michael J Spinetta
Grapes - Leaves, Tendrils, Canes, Clusters:
The grapes symbolize the agricultural aspects of life in the
Plymouth-Foothills area. Both clusters are from the Zinfandel
family of grapes - what the wine industry is based on in the
Shenandoah Valley, Fiddletown, and Fair Play American Viticultural
Areas. Tendrils trailing from the canes run above the Rotary logo
and hug the California Golden Poppies - domesticated and wild
plants in unison making a beautiful area.
California Golden Poppies:
The state flower of California is planted in many
plots in downtown Plymouth and city's outskirts. Many of these
plots were seeded in late 2006 and 2007 - the same time our Club
was being formed.
Rotary Logo:
A gearwheel with 24 cogs and six spokes - a keyway signifies the usefulness of
the gearwheel. The emblem represents both civilization and
movement.
Gold Veins along the Cosumnes River:
Essentially, the geographic location from which the Rotary Club of
Plymouth-Foothills draws its membership. The nearest Clubs from
Placerville, Ione, the Upcountry, and Sutter Creek all fall on the
border of this region. Each of the nuggets along the three forks
of the Cosumnes River here represents a member or a potential
member. Each in its own, a valuable resource, and new members can
always be discovered. All the water (of the Cosumnes River) shown
on the banner represents community.
Text Showing the Name of our Rotary Club:
Chosen for the city the Club meets in and, again, a typical description of
the geographic surroundings. The foothills of the Sierra Nevada
mountains encompass millions of acres - this is the part of them
around the Plymouth area.
Oak Leaf Floating in the Water of the Cosumnes River:
A California native, the Valley Oak is a sight visible in the local area. Its
lobed leaves are probably the prettiest of the family of oaks.
Gold Pan with Overflowing Gold Nuggets:
Now that Plymouth is due to grow and prosper again, the local businesses can give back a little to help everyone grow in the community. The overflowing gold is the community outreach of the Rotary Club.