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In a time when politics is too often driven by ambition rather than conviction, Representative Jeff Burkhart stood apart as a man of deep principle, quiet humility, and unwavering patriotism. The 917 Society mourns the passing of this true statesman, who was not only a cherished Founders Club Member and 2023 Legislator of the Year, but also a devoted friend, servant leader, and champion of the Constitution. Every year, Jeff Burkhart faithfully delivered pocket Constitutions t

When our Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia in 1787 to draft the Constitution, they brought with them the hard-earned lessons of tyranny, overreach, and the dangers of unchecked power. Fresh from the fires of the American Revolution, they understood with uncommon clarity that liberty could not survive unless government was restrained. That understanding formed the cornerstone of our Constitution — a carefully balanced framework designed to secure individual rights by limiti

At the Moms for Liberty National Summit , amidst a sea of dedicated patriots—mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and freedom-loving Americans—Joni Bryan, founder of the 917 Society, delivered a heartfelt message that resonated with both urgency and hope. It began with a confession. “I had never read the Constitution. Not really, not word for word.” That moment of raw honesty revealed a truth many Americans share but are afraid to admit. For too long, the Constitution—our national

September 17, 2025 Thank you to all who participated in our 10th Annual Constitution Day Celebration. We are so grateful to our Sponsors...