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Welcome to our web site!
On this home page we'll introduce the organization and highlight important areas on our site.
We are proud members of:
MICHAEL GREEN MELISSA
GREEN
BENTONIA LODGE #539, PWM VESTA CHAPTER #23 OES
YORK RITE BODIES
J.I. MARTIN COURT #701 HOJ
SCOTTISH RITE BODIES RISSAH COURT
#80 DOI
MOOLAH TEMPLE #54 INTERNATIONAL
TURTLES
INTERNATIONAL TURTLES
WORLD ORDER OF TURTLES
I.B.P.O.E.O.W.
NFDA
MFD&MA
NFD&MA
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There are thousands of organizations, each with a specific purpose or goal. There are so many reasons why one should
consider becoming part of an organization he or she believes in.Once upon a time, many years
ago there was a man who was of good and noble character, without a trace of impurity in his thoughts. Unfortunately all about
him he saw persons with vulgar minds unable to think of anything, except in sexual terms. He bemoaned his inability to find
others with a similar high mindness, to his own. Like a turtle, he retreated into his shell.
Then one day, while partaking
of a pint of ale (for purely medicinal purposes of course), he realized that there must be others like him. Forced into bars,
and saloons, imbibing alcohol as a balm for the ills inflicted by obscene and vulgar persons. He resolved to locate all the
other pure minded individuals that he could, even if this meant spending his every waking hour crawling from one bar to the
next. This was the beginning of the Turtles. He embarked upon this quest with vigor and determination, but since he was a
man of limited means, quickly ran out of money.
Then one day, he got a tip on a horse running at long odds at the
local track. The problem was that he had no money left with which to gamble. So, in desperation he wagered his last and most
prized possession a donkey, which he had raised from birth. Now this donkey was a particularly gentle and temperate animal,
with a loving disposition. To lose his donkey would have been devastating, and yet what choice was there if the quest was
to continue? Fortunately, he won the wager, and with the money was able to continue in his search for many more years, and
begin the Association of Turtles we know today. We have the International and National Association of Turtles.
And
so, to commemorate this event, all members of this esteemed organization when asked, "Are You a Turtle?" must respond immediately
without hesitation or fear of embarrassment, in a voice as loud and clear as the voice of the questioner: "Y-B-Y-S-A-I-A"
Failure to do so at anytime, will be penalized by having to buy whatever beverage for the one who asked the question.
Now becoming
a Turtle is not just for the Masonic Family, it was originally given among the teaching profession and has grown into
the masonic family. ANYONE can be initiated as a turtle.
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THE INITIATION
Mostly, but not all initiations take place after Masonic Gatherings whether it be Eastern Star,
Shriners etc, and it is alot of fun!!! In our Club, I cannot speak of others, the money $5.00 goes to the Green
Snapping Turtle Club Association of Mississippi & $5.00 to the Shriners Hospital For Children in Tampa,
Florida which is a (1) time "Charity/Initiation Fee".
THEN,,,
You are to answer JUST "FIVE
OR FOUR" questions with a CLEAN & CLEAR MIND IF ANSWERED IN AFFIRMATIVE YOU SHALL BECOME A TURTLE!!!
THEN FINALLY,,,
YOU SHALL RECEIVE THE PASSWORD!!!
We invite you to visit us or attend an event like "Turtle Nite"
when all the turtles come together and hang out at some bar of choice. Our members are more than happy to answer any questions
you may have about the organization and how you can join our Club.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TURTLES
Our mission is simple: to provide fun turtle products, accept donations, and provide turtle memberships in an effort
to help Children organizations. The international Association of Turtles of Sheridan, Wyoming & it's subordinate clubs are
Non-Profit, organized for the fun and enjoyment of its members, but with a charitable purpose. It is tax-exempt and any contributions
made to it are tax-deductible as determined by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and as such, is listed in the current publication
"Cumulative List, Organizations described in Sec. 170(d) of the Internal Revenue Code", a copy of which may be found in your
local Revenue Office. Also, is has been thoroughly investigated by the Post Office department and officially determined that
the activities of the "Turtle Clubs" of Sheridan, Wyoming, and other states where clubs are legally established violate no
postal regulations.
TAMMY BURR, IMPERIAL TURTLE-
MICHAEL GREEN, DEPUTY IMPERIAL TURTLE (MS
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