Flag Guidelines of the Guild of Automation and Systems Technology

These guidelines define the official flag of the Guild of Automation and Systems Technology (hereinafter referred to as the guild) and its usage.

Table of Contents

1 § The Flag

The official flag of the Guild has a violet background, with the guild’s emblem displayed in the center in silver and with the text “Automaatio- ja systeemitekniikan kilta - Aalto-yliopisto” [The Guild of Automation and Systems Technology - Aalto University] around it. The founding year of the guild, 1998, is placed in the outer bottom corner of the flag in silver.

The proportions of the flag are approximately 3/2 (width to height), and the diameter of the emblem and the surrounding text is approximately 3/4 of the flag’s height.

The guild meeting may also approve a representative flag, which can be used when representing the guild at various events. The representative flag must be clearly distinguishable from the official flag.

2 § Use of the Flag

The guild’s flag is used at official guild ceremonies. Additionally, it may be used at other dignified events appropriate to its status, in which case the decision regarding its use is made by the guild board. The flag shall be used in accordance with these flag guidelines.

3 § Carrying the Flag

The flag must always be carried on its designated pole. When the flag is carried without a protective covering, it must be accompanied by a herald of two (2) guild members. The flag bearer and the flag herald must always wear a student cap. Additionally, the herald wears the guild’s herald sashes.

4 § Honors and Salutes

The flag shall pay tribute to the head of state, the national flag of Finland, the national anthem, the deceased, and the Polyteknikkojen marssi [Polytechnic March]. This is performed by lowering the flag slowly to a 45-degree angle and raising it immediately after the salute.

5 § Flag Bearer and Flag Herald

The flag bearer and the flag herald, along with their substitutes, must be members of the guild, and they are appointed by the guild board. Whenever possible, the flag bearer and the flag herald must wear a student cap and be appropriately dressed.

6 § Storage and Maintenance

The guild chairperson is responsible for the storage and maintenance of the flag.

7 § Retirement of the Flag

When the flag is retired from use, it shall be disposed of by burning, after being soaked in ethanol.

This Flag Guidelines document was approved in a meeting of the Guild of Automation and Systems Technology on November 11th 2024, and came into effect immediately. The English translation was done on March 6th 2025 and isn't an official document.