A colorful pageant in opening session of the International Assembly in San Diego is the Parade of Flags of the countries representing the countries of the visiting District Governor Elects.  Over 45 Rotaract and Interact members from District 5340 were flag carriers.

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District Governor Louise Andres visits Interactors & Rotaractors prior to their flag carrying assignment.  PDG Marge Cole, Youth Service Chair, is standing to the right of the group. 
 

Additonal Photos from the Parade of Flags. 

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Rotaractor Presents Albania  

Bringing in the flags is a geography lesson in all of the countries Rotary serves.

     
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University City High School Interactor carries the flag of Guinea-Bissau   The US Flag is carried by RI General Secretary John  Hewko along with RI President Gary Huang carrying the flag of Taiwan and President-Elect Ravi Ravindram carrying the flag of Sri Lanka.