The Canadian Club of New York, Incorporated

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New York, New York, United States of America
Devisal of Arms and Flag
May 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 214

Arms of The Canadian Association of New York, Inc.
Arms of The Canadian Association of New York, Inc.
Flag of The Canadian Association of New York, Inc.
 
Arms of The Canadian Association of New York, Inc.

Arms of The Canadian Club of New York, Incorporated

Blazon

Vert the sails of a windmill in saltire Argent a plate overall in fess point between four maple leaves Or;

Symbolism

The windmill sails are found on the arms of the City of New York (dating from colonial times), and the maple leaves are a reference to Canada. The sugar maple is also the state tree of New York. The white disc at the centre of the arms represents a dinner plate or a round table, appropriate for the Club’s dining activities. Three white discs also appear on the arms of the University of Pennsylvania (having originally appeared in the arms of William Penn), and the disc thus also indicates that the Club’s facilities are at the Penn Club of New York. The colour green has long been used by the Club.

Crest

Blazon

A beaver sejant Or its dexter paw resting on a plate;

Symbolism

The disc is repeated from the arms. The beaver, a well-known Canadian symbol, also appears on the arms of the City of New York, having originally appeared on the 1624 arms of New Amsterdam as a symbol of the fur trade. The Club has traditionally used a beaver on a maple leaf as its symbol.

Motto

Blazon

IN PERPETUUM ACER VIGEAT;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “May the maple leaf flourish forever”, which was suggested by members of the Club.
Flag of The Canadian Association of New York, Inc.

Flag of The Canadian Club of New York, Incorporated

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent devising heraldic emblems to The Canadian Club of New York, IncorporatedLetters patent devising heraldic emblems to The Canadian Club of New York, Incorporated

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Club & Social Organization

Other Information

The recipient's emblems have been confirmed 15 April 2005 in Volume IV, page 474 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada.