What was the Turtle Club?

While there are some restaurants with the name of Turtle Club, you have stumbled upon a Pond in a drinking fraternity that was created during WWII by pilots in the Air Corps serving in England. Captain Hugh P. McGowan is credited with the formation. There are multiple “Ponds” around the world formed under the heading of Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles or International Association of Turtles. The tradition has continued and our Pond is growing in numbers as we work to keep the fun and laughter going. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of race, religion or sex. The world needs more laughter, join us!

How do you join the Turtle Club?

You have to prove your “pure-minded” enough to join the Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles or International Association of Turtles by answering four Dirty Sounding Riddles with Clean Answers. 

Your invited to do that on the Join page of Turtle Club Us. Once you comlete the riddles successfully you will have the option to enter your name and email address to receive a free vitutual membership card.

What is Turtle Masonic?

A number of Fraternal Organizations such as Freemasons, or Masons, Elk Loges, Shriners Club and American Legionnaires offer social auxillary clubs of Turtles.

What does it mean if someone asks if you’re a Turtle?

Are you a Turtle (RUAT) is a challenge question for members of the Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles or International Association of Turtles. Members must provide the secret password or forfeit a beverage of choice.

I’ve lost my membership card. How do I get a new one?

We sell a few varieties of cards in stacks of 20 or more, so you can Procure New Members. In stock are small green International Association of Turtle cards with our Turtle Pint graphic, also the Ancient and Honorable Order of Turtles folded cards.
Want cards for your Pond? We offer custom cards and can design the cards to your liking.
Should you want to be sponsored by Dave and receive his card with your name hand written as a member, join as an Honorable Turtle and it will arrive with a Certificate of Membership in the mail.

What is the 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.

I’ve recruited new members, how do I register them?

You can enter your new Turtles into the Turtle Directory with their email address so they can edit it in the future. 

How can I find Turtles near me?

View the map on the Turtle Directory to find Turtles in your area. Check the Pond Directory to see if any local Ponds are recruiting members.

How do I start a Pond?

While there isn’t a “wrong” answer, because we are not overly strict and organized, there is a model to follow in our Reference Guide with officer positions and structure. The most important ingredient is to have fun and make friends.