Trimaris Order of the Trade Winds of Trimaris Wording

The Dream survives by the efforts of those who teach, those who keep the knowledge alive. For this gift of time and learning, We the Crown Trimaris are honored to welcome _____________ to the Order of Trade Winds Trimaris. [If AOA is also given, add “and also bestow an Award of Arms.”] So signed and sealed by Our Hand upon the _______ day of ________, _____________ Anno Societas.

ALTERNATIVE:

Education is one of the foundations of Our Dream, and those who teach secure that Dream unto posterity. We the Crown Trimaris find that ____________ is one who ensures Our past shall not be forgotten, and so we welcome them to the Order of Trade Winds Trimaris. [If AOA is also given, add “and also bestow an Award of Arms.”]

Hereto do We lay Our Hand and Seal this ______ day of _________ AS ___________.

ALTERNATIVE:

Our society endures only so long as we endeavor to teach, to train and educate one another in the arts, sciences, and skills of those who came before. Knowing your efforts help to give Us the future by sharing the past, We are pleased to welcome ________________to the Order of the Trade Winds, Trimaris. [If AOA is also given, add “and also bestow an Award of Arms.”] Done this _____ day of _____, A.S. _____.

[Source: The Trimaris College of Scribes]