<p>The Pharoahs Car Club</p><p><br></p><p>General information</p><p>A)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The pharaoh was founded in 1948, celebrating its 70th 
anniversary in 2018, which has chapters throughout the US and d abroad.&nbsp;
 The Pharoahs started in Modesto California where the story plot of the 
movie American Graffiti took place.</p><p>The younger school kids in Modesto formed the Fraternity called the 
Faros in 1957.&nbsp; There were too young to be in the adult car club made up
 of WWII &amp; Korean War Vests called the Pharoahs.&nbsp; The Faros were the
 group that George Lucas wrote about in the movie.&nbsp; They were his 
classmates.&nbsp; Both clubs trace their roots to Modesto, with the Pharoahs 
history going back years prior to the Faros.</p><p>Because of copyright matters, the movies used a different spelling altogether.</p><p><br></p><p>B) The Pharoahs has chapters throughout the U.S. and abroad.&nbsp; Usually each state having one chapter.</p><p>The Pharoahs is all about:</p><p>No nonsense</p><p>No power struggles</p><p>No infighting</p><p>No control seekers</p><p>No elections</p><p>We keep it simple.&nbsp;</p><p>Each chapter has their own officers approved by the International President of the Pharoahs who oversee their state.</p><p>
<br></p><p>C)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are 3 levels of Pharoahs membership</p><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support member:&nbsp; There is no fee to become a supporting 
member.&nbsp; You will have access to all Pharoahs ‘Supporter’ apparel.</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regular Member:</p><p>This is a Lifetime membership that entitles you to all the privileges
 of a Pharoahs member, with access to all Pharoahs products, general 
meetings and events.</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Officer Member: <br> This is a lifetime membership, but the 
member has also been appointed a rank designation and responsibilities 
in the operation of the chapter.&nbsp; Officer members generally start as 
Regular Members and through interest, involvement and willingness, are 
promoted.</p><p>Additionally, items such as jackets, shirts, will have members names, rand and insignia placed on the apparel items.</p><p>
There is a ONE TIME fee of $70 USD to become a lifetime member.&nbsp; </p><p>This
 also includes and aluminum ‘Drag Plaque’, window stickers and a club 
logo key chain.</p><p><br></p><p>D)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By joining the Pharoahs you will proudly be part of the car culture history.</p><p>E)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We offer Pharoahs club gear for you to purchase; shirts, hats, jackets, banners, window stickers</p><p>F)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Many chapters throughout the world have their own Facebook 
page which you can visit, friend and correspond with, making new friends
 worldwide!</p><p>
<br></p><p>2) Local</p><p>Generally, chapters are regional in area, such as State or Province 
wide however, sub-chapters can exists to support local areas too great a
 distance to participate in events and activities.</p><p>
<br></p><p>a) The solution for the individual of a group, who life in areas, which do not have ‘local’ clubs</p><p>b) an opportunity for those who do belong to a local car club to ‘in 
addition’ join car culture/American graffiti era-history and be a ph.&nbsp; 
We do not want or encourage people to leave any car club and join us.</p><p>c) Not about; conflict, power struggle, elections, infighting</p><p>Officers are appointed and remain leaders of each chapter</p><p>d) all about respect for chapter officers and mother chapter</p><p>e) All about keeping it simple-there is no additional charge for your
 wife, spouse, and family to be members. Club clothing is available for 
purchase in sizes for both women and children.</p><p>f) On occasion, hold non-mandatory gatherings at a restaurant at a 
convenient location.&nbsp; Purpose being, to get to know each other and 
fellowship.</p><p>g) Encourage Pharoahs from all parts to visit other car club events 
and ‘represent’ by wearing our club gear and displaying club banners.</p><p>h) Seek to donate to help wounded troops and support national organization “Operation First Response”.</p><p>i) Inform members continuously of news, updates, events, locally and nationally.</p><p>j) Plan to hold chapter cruise nights, car shows if desired.</p><p>k) Encourage all members to follow all Pharoahs Facebook pages, not just our chapter</p><p>l) Plan to announce non-pharoah club events that members will be 
attending throughout the state/province and out of state/province.&nbsp; In 
case fellow members want to cruise together as a group or seek out each 
other upon arrival.</p><p>
<br></p><p>3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Members can:</p><p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Purchase club gear through the mother chapter<br> hats, shirts, banner, jackets, drag plaques, tag (license plate) toppers, sweatshirts and more.</p><p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In their local area, hold cruise night or car show with guidance from chapter officers and national officers.</p><p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attend Pharoahs national events announced by mother chapter</p><p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Call our president ANYTIME to have questions answered or make suggestions.&nbsp; Remember, he is on California time.</p><p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make suggestions at any time to chapter officers</p><p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Donate funds raised at their local events to charities approved by chapter officers</p><p>
<br></p><p>Member consideration process</p><p>All interested in joining MUST contact the chapter by way of email, 
through Facebook or directly contact and leave a phone number for an 
officer to personally contact you.</p><p>b) A club officer will call you and make sure you have a clear 
understanding of who we are, how are governed and our expectations.</p><p>Individuals are encouraged to view our website and Facebook pages to follow events and information.</p><p>c) The final step; you will be given a link to pay your member fees to the Pharoahs club president.</p><p><br></p>