2.6 Flag Policy

Whitevale Golf Club (WGC) recognizes the symbolism of displaying flags as a visual statement that speaks to the solidarity that is shared by its members.

Display of Flags
Flags will be displayed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the "Flag Etiquette in Canada" guide provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage. The raising of flags on Whitevale Golf Club (WGC) property shall be limited to Canadian, Ontario and Whitevale Logoed flags unless otherwise approved by Club Management.

Half Masting
The Whitevale Golf Club (WGC) flag will be lowered to half-mast to recognize a period of official mourning or to commemorate significant dates. The Club will fly its flag at half-mast upon receiving notification of the death of any of the following individuals:

• A current Whitevale member
• An immediate family member of a current Whitevale member
• A current staff member

The duration of half masting will be from the time of notice until 24 hours after the memorial service. All other notification of passing (i.e., past members) will be published in the Whitevale Golf Club (WGC) blog in the member section of the website.

The Canadian and Provincial Flag half masting will be reserved for National and Provincial dignitaries.