IOBG Humanitarian Foundation
“The International Order of the Blue Gavel Humanitarian Foundation provides the boating community with the ability to create real differences in others’ lives. The foundation provides resources to existing charities and benefits communities through new initiatives involving boating activities and education.”
IOBGHF News
Detroit Community Sailing Youth Programs Water Safety
The program is specifically designed for sailors with limited or no swimming skills. Our sailors learn and practice methods for staying safe in a variety of open water situations. This makes it convenient for the sailor and parent. Best of all it's a fun activity for the sailors while
they are learning lifesaving skills.
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The IOBG Humanitarian Foundation requests that our fellow IOBG members suggest an organization in their area which needs IOBGHF’s support and we can make a world of difference. Please refer organizations which the IOBGHF can assist to leehomyock@att.net.
Thank You
Past IOBG Humanitarian Foundation Director Audrey Hall has bequeathed $20,000 to the IOBGHF. Audrey served as a Director and Officer of our Board for many years who was dedicated to serving and assisting in IOBG’s mission to recognize Past Commodores of the international yachting community and to unite them in order to promote the highest ideals of yachting and preserve its customs and traditions through social, educational and humanitarian programs.
Audrey won the prestigious Past Presidents’ Award in 2017 for her years of service to IOBG, IOBGA and the IOBG Humanitarian Foundation.