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I Got–You Got

Bohemian Grove’s motto, “Weaving Spiders Come Not Here,” which advises members against actively promoting themselves and pursuing business, applies to Belizeans as well. Belizean Grove is not meant to be commercial or transactional, but if it all sounds a bit “kumbaya,” think again.

Grovers form a power base. They serve on the boards of companies like Goldman Sachs Bank USA, NASDAQ, Nordstrom, DSW, PetSmart, and REI. Members also include movie producers, a Canadian senator, a presidential candidate in Peru, and the former COO of the Episcopal Church. These gals are in positions to make things happen.

Inevitably, because business is such a big part of their lives, work is discussed and plans are conceived. In the early days, Stautberg ...