We are a fraternal organization of individuals who work in the insurance
related industry.
We are home office executives, field
claims reps, auditors, underwriters, general adjusters, agents, brokers,
investigators, contractors, regulators, appraisers, salvors, attorneys,
engineers, and a host of others.
We meet socially, and not as a part of
any insurance or industry group. Our mutual link is the career experience we
have in our chosen field.
Our formal name is the Honorable Order
of The Blue Goose, International. We have local groups, called Ponds,
throughout the United States and Canada.
We are called Ganders. Our officers
have titles such as Wielder of the Goose Quill, Guardian of the Pond, and
Keeper of the Golden Goose Egg. We have a secret initiation ceremony.
Blue Goose offers much to do.
Every Pond has its own unique blend of
members and of activities. Some Ponds meet in the evenings, some meet at lunch
time, and some mix it up. There are fund raisers to generate money for
charity. There are dinner-dances golf outings, and Christmas parties. There
are educational seminars, speakers from many backgrounds, and get-togethers
with insurance commissioners and industry leaders. There are events involving
multiple Ponds.
We hold an annual convention each
Summer in a different city, each convention hosted by a Pond which competed
for the privilege.
Our convention is a family affair.
Ganders bring their spouses and children. Activities are planned for Ganders,
for non-Gander Spouses, and for the children.
We have each found reasons to give our time to Blue Goose when we all
have other demands on our time.
There is fellowship. We are a community
of interest, experience, activity, and feeling. This community nature is
something larger and yet more intimate than a business association or
networking group. We are genuine friends.
There is education. Many of our Ponds
have speakers on interesting and practical topics. Some have certified
continuing education programs. Blue Goose promotes IIA, IIC, and CPCU
programs. Blue Goose presents annual awards for academic excellence to
individuals earning the highest grades in competitive IIA examinations. We
continue to grow in our profession.
There is charity. The Ponds, each in
its own way, provide needed support for a variety of charities. Some spread
donations over several charities. We help those in need.
There is leadership. When we give
ourselves in the work of Blue Goose, and when we are elected to office in Blue
Goose, we gain experience in new areas, Poise and confidence is gained in the
administration of activities and in the management of others. We acquire
leadership skills.
These are not all the benefits of membership, but
they provide you an idea of what we're about. Far better than any pamphlet or
website is a visit to a Pond as a guest of one of our Ganders.
Most members of the insurance community
are eligible for membership. The full spectrum of the field is represented in
our Ganders. This is one of our strengths. In a relaxed atmosphere, the Ponds
provide Ganders a place in which to take the pulse of their industry.
We want you to visit with us, to meet
with the Ganders, and to find out for yourself about our organization, Blue
Goose.
You will find character, charity, and fellowship
in abundance.
You will find a welcoming group of friends.
You will find that a place has been saved for you.
Please join us.
