Hello Gentlemen and Ladies, I am called Vince. My hobbies include Dance (Argentine Tango, Waltz, Victorian Court and Country, Bolero, and Salsa) Martial Arts (Iaido, Aikido, Krav Maga, and Atemiwaza) Poetry, Karaoke, Philosophy, and SciFi/Fantasy novels. I am a polymath (PhDs in Physics and Psychology), a retired Army Intelligence officer, a former college professor, a widower of 15 years, and most proudly the father to two incredible and very different young men of whom I am extremely proud. I tend to dislike social media as I feel it serves to separate people from authentic interpersonal interactions. I am looking forward to excellent conversations and the chance to expand my knowledge and understanding, as well as make whatever contributions I can in assisting others on their journey of self-improvement.

”One way to instantly gain a competitive edge is to work on things that genuinely interest you. The person who is having fun has a better chance of winning because they are more likely to stick with it when things get challenging. If it felt like a hassle from the start, you're likely to quit as soon as things get tough. But if you've been having fun the whole time, you're better positioned to work through the hard parts." ~ James Clear Atomic Habits

Gentlemen and Lady Renee Migner 2026 will be the greatest year for the Society and I hope that everyone will strive to help advance the causes of the community through their efforts. We can only thrive if all its members are on board with its mission and vision. With that being said, I officially would like to announce some changes to our Society. I am proud to announce our Society is now officially an unincorporated nonprofit association and the name “The Society of Ordinary Gentlemen” has been secured and officially belonging to our community. This process has taken me a couple of months to achieve. I am also weighing the option of apply for a 501c(3) status. This option will have substantial cost and is a long process to obtain. I am very honored to officially name @Renee Migner as the “First Lady of our Society”. This title honors the grace, support, and positive influence she brings to our community. We also now have a mission and a vision statement along with a constitution: Mission: To cultivate modern gentlemen by teaching skills, habits, and mindsets that elevate personal style, communication, health, and lifestyle through community, courses, and mentorship. Vision: To become the go-to online community for individuals seeking to live with sophistication, confidence, and discipline. The constitution is posted in our classroom. Thank you to @Rene Belhume and @David Zandar for the creation of these I would also like to announce the creation of “Gentlemen’s Patronage Day” which will be put on the calendar on the 10th of every month and will serve as a reminder that everyone should consider donating to the Society to help advance our purpose. Starting today, “The Gentlemen’s Marketplace” is officially open. This will have various items that might be needed by members of our Society. The link to the Marketplace is https://www.etsy.com/shop/SocietyOG. All proceeds will benefit and advance of our Society. I will also be asking for suggestions and might need to take advance orders on some things that need to be ordered in bulk. This marketplace is in no way intended to make a profit, but it is here along with donations to sustain the society and advance the movement of teaching skills, habits, and mindsets that elevate personal style, communication, health, and lifestyle. Along with the marketplace, I have put some free digital downloads which includes our logos and printable business cards so that you can invite people to into the society through the QR code.

G’Day Gents, Two questions for you all: 1. What’s your favourite book/s (and/or book series) of all time barring religious scriptures e.g. Bible/Torah, Quran etc? (You can pick more than one) 2. Who’s your favourite author/s of all time? (You can pick more than one) I’ll start: Favourite Book/s (as of now in order) - A Farewell to Arms, The Old Man and the Sea, Bushido: The Soul of Japan, Killer in the Rain & Other Stories, Harry Potter Series (Book 4 my favourite), A Christmas Carol, The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe & The Odyssey. Favourite Author/s (as of now in order) - Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Chandler, Enid Blyton, William Shakespeare, Homer & C.S. Lewis

Gentlemen, I want to wish you all a happy new year though a few days late. Wishing you all health, prosperity and strength in your challenges.