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Turtle Club Us
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
March Gathering Madness & Plans!
Wow! We gathered on Saint Patrick's Day evening and had a blast. A dozen or more Turtles from around the country joined the fun as we laughed and shared stories. Congratulations to our Turtle Race winner, Debbie Gaines. This was Debbie's first attendance at a...
Friday the 13th? Turtles Don’t Scare That Easy! 🐢
It’s Friday the 13th and while the world is dodging black cats and avoiding ladders, Turtles are doing what we always do — having fun.
February 2026 Turtle Gathering
Another International Gathering of Turtles was held on Fat Tuesday! Special thanks to GG for her inspiring celebration of the food and her Mardi Gras attire. Our gathering included a new member from Brazil. Nathalia joined the fun from Rio de Janeiro! Nathalia is...
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