HOBGI’s 117th annual Grand Nest Convention will be held in the beautiful resort town of Whistler, BC (Canada) – site of the 2010 Winter Olympics.  Whistler has been voted one of the top destinations in North America year-over-year since the mid-90’s.

Join us at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa for fun and fellowship!  One of the highlights of the event will be a gondola ride to the top of Whistler Mountain and an awards luncheon at the Round House Lodge at the summit.

Details, cost and a link to register may be found here.

CONVENTION AGENDA:

MONDAY 7.10

• Grand Nest Officer’s/Spouse Breakfast
• Grand Nest Officer’s Meeting
• Grand Nest Spouse Activity & Lunch
• Pre-Convention Spa Activity
• Grand Nest Officer’s Reception & Dinner

TUESDAY 7.11

• Buffet Breakfast
• Golf at Whistler Golf Club
• Pre-Convention Train Wreck & Tasting Tour
• Convention Luncheon for all at Whistler Golf Club
• First Timer’s Meeting
• Whistler Welcome Party

WEDNESDAY 7.12

• Buffet Breakfast
• Opening Ceremony and Memorial Service
• Model Initiation
• Gondola Ride to top of Whistler Mountain
• Convention Luncheon & Awards @ Roundhouse
• Hospitality

THURSDAY 7.13

• Buffet Breakfast
• Grand Nest Meeting & 2024 Convention Preso
• Spouse/Guest Whistler Scavenger Hunt
• All Industry Luncheon & Tradeshow
• Grand Nest Banquet

FRIDAY 7.14

• Grab & Go Muffin/Coffee & Departures
• Grand Nest Officers Post Convention Meeting

The following Grand Nest officers were elected and installed at the 117th annual Blue Goose Convention, held in Whistler, BC July 10-13:  (L-R) Most Loyal Grand Gander Steve Carson II of the Michigan Pond:  Grand Supervisor Wendy Hubbard of the Hartford Pond; Grand Custodian of the Goslings Tom Elder of the Kentucky Pond; Grand Guardian Dustin Bales of the Regina Pond.

Many thanks to PMLGG Wendy Knizek for her leadership, inspiration, and dedication.  She and her convention committee put on a wonderful convention.

Plan ahead!  The 118th Grand Nest Convention will be hosted by the Michigan Pond July 29 – Aug 2, 2024, in the Olympic village of Whistler, B.C.  Details may be found at the beautiful St. John’s resort in Plymouth, MI.  Details and registration information may be found here:  https://www.2024bluegooseconvention.com/ 

The Southern Region is rolling out a BIG Texas welcome for the Grand Nest’s 116th annual convention from July 11-14.  This is a family oriented event with lots of local flavor, including music, BBQ, and an evening at the legendary Billy Bob’s! 

Details, cost and a link to register may be found here.  Register by 5/1 and save!

The following Grand Nest officers were elected and installed at the 114th annual Blue Goose Int’l business meeting at the Hartford Days of Fellowship (abbreviated convention) on Sunday, July 25 2021:  (L-R) Most Loyal Grand Gander Linda Meik of the Texas Pond; Grand Supervisor of the Flock Wendy Knizek of the British Columbia (BC) Pond; Grand Custodian of the Goslings Steve Carson II from the Michigan Pond; and Grand Guardian of the Nest Wendy Hubbard of the Hartford Pond.

This was a year of many firsts!  Dan Rich, due to COVID causing the 2020 convention to be rescheduled to 2021, was the first PMLGG to serve two consecutive terms as MLGG since World War II.  Linda Meik is the first MLGG to serve two non-consecutive terms.  And for the first time in Blue Goose history, there are three women serving concurrently as Grand Nest officers.

Many thanks to PMLGG Dan Rich for extending his term through 2021 and for guiding the Grand Nest through the 2020/2021 COVID challenges!