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an
International Association of Turtles
of the
Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles
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A Tradition Dating Back to WWII
The Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles or International Association of Turtles is a fraternity of fun-loving people from all over the world.
It all started as a way for WWII Air Corps pilots to build a community and blow off some stress from the war.
You will be in good company as a Turtle. Join Astronauts, Presidents, Comedians, Athletes, and members from all branches of the military.
You have to answer four dirty-sounding riddles with clean answers to prove you are “pure-minded” enough to be a Turtle. You will find them on the Join page.
Once you join our humble pond, I’ll send over the complete back story, along with a fun origin story that is good for a belly laugh. Members learn the secret grip, password and have the ability to earn free drinks.
Everyone is welcome.
Secret Grip
Secret Password
Fellowship of Turtles
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philosophy
Turtle Philosophy
“Turtles are bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, fearless, and unafraid folk with a fighter pilot attitude. They think clean, have fun a lot, and recognize the fact that you never get anyplace in life worthwhile unless you stick your neck out.” per Captain Hugh P. McGowan, U.S. Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force Reserve (Ret.)
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Turtle Club News
September Turtle Gatherings: New Directory, Pond Updates & Turtle Stories
Our September virtual Turtle gatherings brought together members from across the United States and Europe for another entertaining day of conversation, club updates, Turtle stories, and a little friendly competition. We held two gatherings this month, one at 3 PM and...
A Better Way to Find Your Fellow Turtles
Our new Turtle Club member directory and map are here — and a much-improved Pond Directory is coming next.
Happy Labor Day from the Turtle Club 🐢🇺🇸
Labor Day: Stick Your Neck Out, Do the Work & Raise a Glass 🐢🇺🇸 Labor Day is a day to recognize the people who build things, fix things, grow things, teach, create, serve, care for others, run businesses, raise families and generally keep the wheels turning. In...
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