International Order of Old Bastards
International Order of Old Bastards
(I.O.O.B.)
(I.O.O.B.)
Chapter 4904
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IOOB Membership Requirements
1. AGE LIMITS: None
2. DRINKING HABITS: Hearty!
3. All O.B.’s, when approaching Brother O.B.’s must give vigorous handclasp and hearty slap on the back (not too hearty, keep age in mind) and shout the greeting – “Hi, you old Bastard”
4. All O.B.’s solemnly promise as a condition of membership to send (post paid) holiday time greetings to the Archbastard
SLOGAN: "ILLIGITIMUS NON CARBORUNDUM EST”
Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down.
Join the cause!
Join the cause!
The International Order of Old Bastards is a social and charitable club that began in Australia in 1945. Former World War II prisoners of war and American soldiers started the group.
Come meet our Old Bastard & Obvious Bastardette
Come meet our Old Bastard & Obvious Bastardette
Origins and Meaning
The Founders: The group started in 1945. An American soldier named Fred Kibbe and local service members helped create it.
The Name: The phrase "old bastard" is not meant to be rude. Members use it as a friendly greeting and a term of endearment for close friends.
The Slogan: The unofficial Latin motto of the group is "Illegitimi non carborundum," which translates to "don't let the bastards grind you down".
Join Us
Meet the "Arch Bastard" in Staten Island, Michael Russell, a local leader and chapter head within the International Order of Old Bastards (I.O.O.B.), a fraternal and charitable social organization. Michael Russell serves as a prominent member and home chapter leader ("Arch Bastard VII").
Michael Russell
Michael Russell
Current Arch Bastard VII
4904 Chapter
The Arch Bastard and the I.O.O.B.Role: The title "Arch Bastard" is a traditional leadership designation used by regional chapters of the I.O.O.B. (https://www.aoob.com.au/history.html), (https://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com/obituaries/wayne-e-seymour/article_e3388c08-890a-11e7-a3bd-6fe3f6bd8162.html)
Staten Island Chapter: Michael Russell serves as a prominent organizer for local New York chapters (such as Chapter 4904 and Chapter 583), frequently participating in community events, fundraisers, and joint gatherings with organizations like the Staten Island Elks Lodge.
Organization Background: The fraternal group traces its lighthearted roots back to mid-20th-century servicemen and social clubs dedicated to camaraderie and charitable fundraising. (https://www.aoob.com.au/history.html)If you are looking to get in touch with the local chapter or want information on their next meeting or charitable event at the Elks Lodge, let me know how I can help narrow it down!
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