About Rotary
Learn about the Rotary name, brand spirit and licensed merchandise guidelines, helping Rotary clubs, districts and event organizers use the Rotary brand correctly and consistently.
Rotary Is More Than a Name. It Is a Trusted Brand Promise.
Rotary represents identity, vision, purpose and values. It also symbolizes the shared spirit of action among Rotarians worldwide to create lasting, positive change.
Representing Trust, History and Global Connection
The Rotary name and marks carry a long history and a trusted reputation. They are important symbols through which members and the public recognize the spirit of Rotary.
Using the Rotary Name and Marks Correctly Helps Protect the Brand
Like other strong brands, Rotary values the proper use of its name, marks and trademarks. All Rotary members, participants and supporters should use the Rotary brand in a consistent and compliant way, making the brand image clearer, more professional and more trustworthy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Licensed Rotary Merchandise
The Rotary brand and marks are protected trademarks. If you need to produce or purchase merchandise featuring Rotary marks, we recommend working with a licensed vendor to ensure brand usage complies with Rotary guidelines.
How can we make merchandise with the Rotary logo for our club?
Rotary marks and brand assets are registered trademarks. To protect the brand, all Rotary-branded merchandise should be purchased or produced through licensed vendors.
View Licensed Vendor InformationWhat guidelines apply if a Rotary club wants to sell logo merchandise?
If the merchandise uses the Rotary name, marks or related brand elements, it should follow the merchandise sales policy provided by Rotary’s Brand Center.
Visit Rotary Brand CenterCan we work with a non-licensed vendor to produce Rotary merchandise?
If you wish to work with a non-licensed vendor, a one-time license is generally required, and the production method must comply with Rotary brand guidelines.
Learn About Licensing and Trademark GuidelinesRotary Title Reference Table
A reference list of common Rotary titles, English abbreviations and Chinese title equivalents for name badges, certificates, trophies, event materials and customized merchandise.
| Abbreviation | Full English Title | Chinese Title |
|---|---|---|
| RI | Rotary International | 國際扶輪 |
| RIP | Rotary International President | 國際扶輪社長 |
| RIPE | Rotary International President-Elect | 國際扶輪社長當選人（下屆社長） |
| PRIP | Past Rotary International President | 前國際扶輪社長 |
| RID | Rotary International Director | 國際扶輪理事 |
| PRID | Past Rotary International Director | 前國際扶輪理事 |
| TRF Trustee | The Rotary Foundation Trustee | 扶輪基金會保管委員 |
| DG | District Governor | 地區總監 |
| PDG | Past District Governor | 前地區總監 |
| IPDG | Immediate Past District Governor | 剛卸任一年以內的前地區總監 |
| DGE | District Governor-Elect | 地區總監當選人（下屆總監） |
| DGN | District Governor-Nominee | 地區總監提名人 |
| DGND | District Governor-Nominee Designated | 地區指定總監提名人 |
| AG | Assistant Governor | 助理總監 |
| DAG | Deputy Assistant Governor | 副助理總監 |
| DS | District Secretary | 地區秘書 |
| VDS | Vice District Secretary | 地區副秘書 |
| CGS | Club Group Secretary | 分區秘書 |
| CP | Charter President | 創社社長 |
| P | President | 社長 |
| PE | President-Elect | 社長當選人（下屆社長） |
| PN | President-Nominee | 下下屆社長 |
| CS | Club Secretary | 社秘書 |
| IPP | Immediate Past President | 剛卸任一年以內的前社長 |
| PP | Past President | 前社長 |
| Rtn | Rotarian | 社員 |
※ Before printing name badges, certificates or formal documents, we recommend confirming the exact title wording with the relevant district or event organizer.
Need Licensed Rotary Merchandise?
Whether you need meeting supplies, pins, trophies, event souvenirs or district-customized merchandise, we can help plan production solutions that align with Rotary’s brand image.