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Registration is Open for the Pond’s Charity Golf Tournament on June 9

The Virginia Pond will host its 23nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 8th.  Proceeds will benefit local charities like those listed on the Pond’s charity page.  Here are the details:

      • DATE:    Thursday, June 8, 2023
      • TIME:     1pm Shotgun Start
    • PLACE:  Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton, VA

Use the below form to register online, or click the following link for a printable version to register by mail. 2023 Tournament Entry Form

Registrations are due by Monday, June5.  No late registrations will be accepted!

Contact one of the following individuals for more information:

Whistler Awaits!

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

Meet your 2023-2024 Grand Nest Officers

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/ 

June 9 Golf Recap and Sponsors

The Virginia Pond hosted its 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 9th.  We were blessed with a beautiful day for the event!  Many thanks to all who participated and to the generous sponsors listed below.  Proceeds will benefit local charities like those listed on the Pond’s charity page.

Registration is Open for the Pond’s Charity Golf Tournament on June 9

The Virginia Pond will host its 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 9th.  Proceeds will benefit local charities like those listed on the Pond’s charity page.  Here are the details:

      • DATE:    Thursday, June 9, 2022
      • TIME:     1pm Shotgun Start
    • PLACE:  Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton, VA

Use the below form to register online, or click the following link for a printable version to register by mail. 2021 Tournament Entry Form

Registrations are due by Monday, June 6.  No late registrations will be accepted!

Contact one of the following individuals for more information:

Join the Wagon Train to Grapevine in July!

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 hereRegister by 5/1 and save!

Meet your 2021 Grand Nest Officers

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!

2021 Charity Golf Success!

The Virginia Pond enjoyed a wonderful day for its 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 10th, 2021. 18 full teams participated, which is the largest turnout in years.  Spirits were high.  Weather was very comfortable.  There were two beverage carts on the course, as well as several ‘watering spots’ provided by sponsors on the course.    And unlike last year, the rain held off until all teams were finished.  Photos of the event may be viewed here.

Many thanks to the sponsors who, along with our golfers, made this year’s tournament a great success!  The proceeds will be used to support local charities through the coming year, like those listed on our charities page.

Register is Open for the Pond’s annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 10

The Virginia Pond will host its 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 10th.  Proceeds will benefit local charities like those listed on the Pond’s charity page.  Here are the details:

      • DATE:    Thursday, June 10, 2021
      • TIME:     1pm Shotgun Start
    • PLACE:  Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton, VA

Use the below form to register online, or click the following link for a printable version to register by mail. 2021 Tournament Entry Form

Registrations are due by Monday, June 7.  No late registrations will be accepted!

Contact one of the following individuals for more information:

New dates for the 114th Grand Nest Convention

The 114th Grand Nest Convention in Hartford, originally scheduled for July 2020, is now scheduled to take place July 23, 2021 through July 28, 2021.

Event registrations remains in place, and the price paid remains honored for next summer’s event.  The Hartford Marriott is also honoring the 2020 published room rates for July 2021.  Please know that we have added more rooms for this event as we expect a great turnout!  Convention updates will be posted here:  http://www.bluegoosehartfordpond.com/convention.html

We thank you all for your excitement to attend the Grand Nest Convention in Hartford, CT and we look forward to gathering again for fellowship and charity very soon! Stay safe until then!  

Fraternally yours,  

The Blue Goose Hartford Pond 202ONE Convention Committee!