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The Association of May Court Clubs of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 126
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Blazon
Arms
Quarterly Argent and Gules, first and fourth two mayflowers Or conjoined on one branch slipped and leaved Vert, second and third three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Argent veined Vert;
Motto
DEO REGI VICINO;
Symbolism
Arms
The design has been in use since 1908. The mayflowers represent the name. The May Court Club, the oldest women’s service organization in Canada, was initiated by Her Excellency Lady Aberdeen, wife of the Governor General, on 1 May (May Day) 1898. The maple leaves allude to national identity.
Motto
These Latin words mean “For God, Monarch and neighbour.”
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2826 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of The Association of May Court Clubs of Canada, assisted by Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, and the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Community Service Organization