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Over 20 ganders and guests participated in a River City Escape Room experience on Wednesday, July 18, plus a few extra for the social next door at Nick’s Roman Terrace. This was the first escape room experience for most participants, which made it an extra challenge. While there were no great escapes to report (better…
Meet the the 2018 Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International’s Grand Nest officers. These individuals were elected and installed at the 112th annual Blue Goose convention held in July in Edmonton Canada (L-R): Most Loyal Grand Gander Kim Bilbrey of the Dayton Pond; Grand Supervisor of the Flock Dan Rich of the Hartford Pond;…
It was pointed out at the 112th Grand Nest Convention that promoting our cardinal precept of charity is one of the best ways to attract new members to Blue Goose. We are proud to report that during the 2017/18 fiscal year, the Blue Goose International cumulatively contributed over $223,000 in financial contributions; 2000 volunteer hours;…
We had beautiful weather for the Pond’s 17th annual charity golf tournament on June 7th, as you can tell in the photos. Unfortunately, we had a smaller number of teams due to conflicts with the Contractor’s Connection convention and RCA’s rescheduled golf date, but those who were with us thoroughly enjoyed it! Mark your calendars…
The Virginia Pond will host its 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 7th. Proceeds will benefit local charities like those listed on the Pond’s charity page. Here are the details: DATE: Thursday, June 7, 2018 TIME: 1pm Shotgun Start PLACE: Brookwoods Golf Course in Quinton, VA Use the below form to register online, or click the following link…
Virginia Pond annual dues will go up to $50 effective 7/1/2018. This is the first dues increase since 2012, when dues were increased at the Grand Nest level. Ganders who pay dues for the 2018/19 Pond year prior to the 7/1 increase may do so at the old rate of $45. Dues may be paid…
2018 NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT POOL Fund Raiser Supporting the Virginia Pond Total Squares = 64 $10 per Square Cash collected by the time the squares are drawn Names and Regional Numbers picked at March 15th meeting Payouts will be as follows: Reach the Sweet 16 $ 5 Reach the Elite 8 $ 10 Reach the…
Comfort Zone Camp (CZC) is an organization that helps kids who have experienced the death of an immediate family member or primary care giver through week long camps and other support activities. The Virginia Pond has raised tens of thousands of dollars for CZC through its annual fall Shuckin’ & Jivin’ event. (See photos)
The Virginia Pond’s annual Christmas Social on December 20 was a great success! By popular request, the event was held at the Virginia War Memorial for the second consecutive year. In addition to great fellowship and holiday cheer, guests enjoyed a catered Italian style buffet with anti-pasta appetizers and a pasta bar complete with three…
By popular request, the Virginia Pond will be returning to the Virginia War Memorial for this year’s annual Christmas Social on Wednesday, December 20. Family and guests are welcome! As last year, the venue will be closed to the public during the event. For those who have not visited the memorial before, it is a wonderful…
