Black Bart
Hoo-Hoo Club 181
Welcome to the
Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club 181
We are proud to be an affiliated chapter of the International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, a fraternal and service organization representing the vital forest products industry, encompassing members from all facets of the sector. HHI has clubs across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. Established in 1956 in Ukiah, California, our Black Bart Club #181 is in HHI's Jurisdiction VI and serves the greater San Francisco North Bay area. The history of our great lumbering industry can still be heard in the gentle breezes rustling through the still towering trees of our area. If you listen closely, you can hear the chant "By the Tail of the Great Black Cat, Black Cat, HOO-HOO!" echoing in our sustainable forests.
What a very strange name you say...
"What is the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo?"
The History of Hoo-Hoo
January 21, 1892, in Gurdon, Arkansas, was much like any other Arkansas winter day - cool and brisk. The citizens of Gurdon went about their daily activities. The whine of the nearby sawmills was overcome only by the piercing scream of the train whistles. Travelers awaiting a coming train gathered around the pot bellied stove in the depot and made small talk while frequently checking their pocket watch for the correct time... >>READ MORE
What is a Hoo-Hoo?
The Fraternal Order of the Forest Products Industry, is one of the longest standing industry service clubs in the world. The men and women of this historic fraternal order share a bond that goes far deeper just a professional association. If you work in the forest and lumber sector, you’ve likely heard of this enigmatic club. Perhaps you’re a member. But do you know the history of the club and the origin of its name?
Spirit of Hoo-Hoo
The spirit of Hoo-Hoo is expressed in the nine fundamental values that encourage members to be fraternal, helpful, grateful, friendly, tolerant, progressive, industrious, loyal, and ethical. Hoo-Hoo believes that these nine points are the building blocks of the “Golden Rule”. Hoo-Hoo members are expected to practice these principles in both their business and personal lives, as stated in our Code of Ethics. >>READ MORE
