2020 Membership Packet

Heirs to a noble mission

United for a Vibrant Future

Guardians of a Precious Treasure Membership in The Pyramid Society represents a commitment to the future of the Straight Egyptian Arabian. Through your generous support we may continue to fulfill our mission to ensure these rare and treasured horses are appreciated and preserved at the highest standards for future generations to experience.

The Society and its members are proud of our many achievements and innovations over the past fifty years. We remain dedicated to education through our many publications, videos and Breeders’ Conferences, and continue to strive to unite breeders, owners and enthusiasts around the world. Our members truly become a family! They enjoy enduring friendships, exciting travel and many other life-enriching experiences through their Society membership and love of the Egyptian Arabian.

Today, in our rapidly changing world, the human connection to the inspiring spirit of the horse is needed more than ever. Your support is paramount in ensuring these precious horses are carefully preserved and introduced to those who will become the future “Guardians of the Treasure.”

May we count on you to join us in continuing our noble mission?

Many thanks to Emad Al Taay for the gracious use of your art for our cover.

Photographs: Top by Nancy Pierce Center by Diana Cantey Bottom by Jennifer Ogden

Membership Opportunities $175 Supporting

$350 Premium

$6,000 Life

In appreciation of your commitment, we are pleased to offer our members the following benefits:

ALL MEMBERS

PREMIUM MEMBERS

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Digital Membership Directory, listing all members alphabetically and geographically, offering additional advertising opportunities, with live links and downloadable for printing.

Member News and Events published on our website.

Enjoy these added opportunities:

Targeted Advertising Opportunities with packages tailored to your marketing needs.

The Pyramid Society logo provided for use in your marketing materials.

Personalized Egyptian Arabian Brochure - This complimentary full-color brochure is available as a customized marketing tool including your logo and contact information.

EDUCATION & MEMBER DISCOUNTS Books and Reference Material available at a discount to members.

NEW online educational initiatives, such as digital downloads and webinars. Complimentary for all current members.

Educational Opportunities with special member rates at regional events and Egyptian Breeders’ Conferences.

Straight Egyptian Certificates verifying your horses’ lineage offered at a discounted rate to members.

NETWORKING & MEMBER SERVICES Pop-Up Gatherings at shows and events around the country. Meet

other members, network and share your passion for the Egyptian Arabian horse.

Dedicated Membership Committee with representatives located across the U.S. and Canada, serving to promote networking, local and regional events, and provide member support.

Member Outreach Program providing international visibility and complimentary promotional materials for distribution at your eligible local event, open house or regional activity.

Professional Staff dedicated to assisting our members.

EXHIBIT YOUR HORSES The opportunity to enter your horses in Society hosted classes and activities.

ENROLL YOUR STALLIONS Enroll your Straight Egyptian stallions in the Egyptian Breeders’ Challenge (EBC) Stallion Service Auction.

WIN PRIZE MONEY Nominate your EBC foals and enter our EBC Championship classes.

DISCOUNTED ADVERTISING 50% off promotional email services.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP We invite you to join our family of legendary breeders who are Life Members. Your life membership makes a profound statement about your dedication to The Pyramid Society and its mission.

LIFE MEMBERS RECEIVE THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Social Media Promotion Recognition in All Major Society Publications Featured Life Member Articles Prestigious Life Member Awards

PROMOTION

EDUCATION

RESEARCH

HERITAGE

Studbook for Straight Egyptian Horses Worldwide Certification Program Standard of Excellence Reference Handbooks Videos & Publications Breeders’ Conferences & Seminars International Collaboration Regional, National & Global Outreach Engaged Online Community Humane Competition Standards USEF Adopted Ginger Test Thank you for supporting the mission and vision of The Pyramid Society on behalf of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse worldwide.

WWW.PYRAMIDSOCIETY.ORG 1588 Leestown Road, Suite 130-285 Lexington, KY 40511 Tel. +1-859-231-0771 Email: info@pyramidsociety.org

The Pyramid Society.

Our inspiration is the Egyptian Arabian.

Our strength is the people who love them.

Looking back over fifty years of innovation and achievement, The Pyramid Society is justifiably proud of our organization’s successes. We have also been blessed with dedicated members around the world whose generosity has sustained the Society and enabled the Egyptian Arabian to survive and thrive.

Moving forward into a new decade, it is important to remember the lessons of our Founders and stand united in our vision. To nurture a bright future, the Society must honor both mission and purpose, emphasizing our commitment to this “breed within a breed” with enhanced education, research and promotion. In a world of profound changes, we must strive to introduce new people to our magnificent horses, inspiring and educating the new owners and breeders of tomorrow.

Now, perhaps more than ever, we need your support in uniting Straight Egyptian owners, breeders and enthusiasts around the globe. Looking forward, we understand that in our rapidly changing world, where technology and digital advances abound, we must work diligently to embrace new ideas and models that focus on the positive life-enhancing experiences that our members enjoy with their Egyptian Arabian horses.

To join The Pyramid Society is to become a member of a group that includes the most influential breeders in the world – a look at our Life Members is a virtual history of the breed’s most legendary farms.

Remember, however, it is today’s members – dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate – who will lead The Pyramid Society into the next chapter and become the legends of tomorrow. Won’t you join them?

Most Sincerely,

Rebecca (Becky) Rogers, President Mission: The Pyramid Society is an international breeders’ organization dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and promotion of the Straight Egyptian Arabian horse as the premier source of classic Arabian type in the world.

Vision: The Society strives to unite its members in the breeding of superior quality Straight Egyptian horses and to encourage the use of their blood as a source of the classic refinement necessary for the Arabian breed at large. We envision The Society as the leader of a worldwide community of breeders, owners, and devotees united in the pursuit of excellence.

The Pyramid Society | 1588 Leestown Road, Suite 130-285, Lexington, KY 40511 | Ph: +1-859-231-0771 | info@pyramidsociety.org | www.pyramidsociety.org

ANNUAL DUES RATES 〇 $350 〇 $175 〇 $6,000

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Pyramid Society Membership Year:

January 1 to December 31 Please see the reverse side of this form for complete membership information.

I understand that The Pyramid Society logo may be used in my advertising only as long as I am a member in good standing.

As members in The Pyramid Society, we acknowledge and agree that: a. We are caretakers and stewards of the Egyptian Arabian horse and owe it our highest respect. b. Any mistreatment of the horse or unethical business dealings are against The Pyramid Society’s founding principles.

PYRAMID SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP POLICIES PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Premium Membership is required for owners of at least a 20% interest in a Straight Egyptian or Egyptian-Sired Arabian horse (as defined by The Pyramid Society) exhibiting in designated Society hosted classes and activities or whose horses are enrolled in the EBC Auction or in future designated programs.

STUDENT CREDIT Currently enrolled, full-time students under 28 years of age may join and receive a $150 credit applied to the regular dues rate. Member benefits and participation rights are available to the student and student-owned horses only. A copy of a valid student ID must be submitted with this membership application.

SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP Eligible for all regular benefits excluding participation in designated Society hosted classes or activities and enrollment in the EBC Auction or in future designated programs.

GENERAL Information entered on the membership form will be used to create your public member directory listing. An individual, family, partnership, farm, Corporation, or syndicate may apply for membership at any level and participate under that name. Membership listings will include a single address/contact information for each membership. Contributions, gifts, grants, dues, or similar payments to The Pyramid Society are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP Recognition provided after all dues are paid in full. Terms acceptable: $2,000 down, four payments of 1,000 over two years. Published membership listing includes a single address/contact information for each membership, regardless of the classification of membership. Life Membership in The Pyramid Society is considered an ongoing asset. When there are personal changes in the status of Life Members, either through death, divorce or dissolution of partnerships, The Pyramid Society will continue to list those Life Members as shown on our current membership records, making changes only after all affected parties have formally agreed in writing to such status and ownership changes. Circumstances not covered in this policy will be considered by the Board on a case by case basis.

PAYMENTS Payments are due when services are rendered. Any outstanding balances must be paid in full to be considered a member in good standing, and for continued participation in Pyramid Society programs. Requests for installment payments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A 3% administrative processing fee will be applied to credit card and PayPal payments.

PLEASE NOTE: Past due balances may be subject to a 1.5% per month interest rate. A 10% upcharge will be applied to all installment plans excluding payments on EBC breedings purchased through the auction. If a check has been returned, a $50 charge may be applied, and The Society reserves the right to refuse subsequent personal checks from this party.

PARTICIPATION POLICIES Horses participating in any Pyramid Society programs must be owned by current members of The Pyramid Society in good standing and must meet The Society's definition of either Straight Egyptian or Egyptian Sired.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP Memberships are not transferrable and ownership or survivorship is governed by the appropriate State Law of residence. No member of The Pyramid Society shall have any right, title or interest in the whole or any part of the property or assets of The Pyramid Society, nor shall any member be entitled to any of those assets in the event of the resignation or termination of membership in The Pyramid Society.

ETHICS STATEMENT By signing this membership form, I understand that The Pyramid Society logo may be used in my advertising only as long as I am a member in good standing. As members in The Pyramid Society, we acknowledge and agree that: We are caretakers and stewards of the Egyptian Arabian horse and owe it our highest respect. Any mistreatment of the horse or unethical business dealings are against The Pyramid Society’s founding principles.