Arms of The Association of May Court Clubs of Canada
Arms of The Association of May Court Clubs of Canada
Blazon
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;
Symbolism
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 of The Association of May Court Clubs of Canada
Blazon
DEO REGI VICINO;
Symbolism
These Latin words mean “For God, Monarch and neighbour.”
