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Connecticut Society of the
Order of the Founders and Patriots of America
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Summer Bulletin 2008
Meeting of Five Heritage Societies
A joint heritage society meeting was held
at J. Timothy’s Taverne in Plainville,
CT on 27 October 2007. Attending were
members from the Connecticut Society of
the Order of the Founders and Patriots of
America; the Connecticut Chapter,
Daughters of Founders and Patriots of
America; the Connecticut Society, Sons of
the Revolution; the Order of Descendants
of Pirates and Privateers; and the Nathan
Hale Society.
Massing of the Colors 2007
The Massing of the Colors (MOTC)
was held on 21 October 2007 at the First
Church of Christ Congregational (founded
in 1710), West Hartford, CT. Forty-one
hereditary societies participated: The oldest
was the Society of the Cincinnati, which
was established in 1783; the newest, the
Order of Descendants of Pirates and
Privateers, was formed in 2002.
The MOTC centers on the presentation of
the flags of the various societies, which
makes for quite a colorful display. Stephen
Ferriss, our Governor, carried the OFPA
flag for Connecticut. The First
Company, Governor’s Foot Guard (made
the presentation of the American Flag.
Formed in 1771, the Guard is the oldest
military organization in continuous service
in the United States.
Associates present at the MOTC
(clockwise from upper left in photo,
below): Councilors Kenneth Roach, and
Stephen Shaw, The Rev. Canon Robert
Carroon, Past Governor Skip Persson,
Councilors Ted Little, Dana Gowen and
Governor Stephen Ferriss.
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Governor
Stephen J. Ferriss
28 Bundy Lane
Storrs, CT 06268-2219
860-429-0441
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Registrar
Timothy L. Jacobs
P.O. Box 270771
West Hartford, CT 06127-0771
860-873-3399
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