The OGFHC

So you want to become a member? Excellent choice. But before you start telling all your friends that you're in the OGFHC you need to decide on your level of involvement with the club.

Here is a general overview of the membership levels.

Level 1 Rank: Honorary OGFHC Member This is the easiest way to join. This membership entitles you be part of the club without doing very much.

Level 2 Rank: Official OGFHC Member This is the first way to join as a true member of the OGFHC. This level includes Level 1 requirements plus you submit a picture to me via email proving you can grow facial hair. Obtaining Level 2 status will get you acknowledged as more of a man than any Level 1 member.

Level 3 Rank: Genuine OGFHC Member This level encompasses Level 2 plus your picture may get posted as an example for a particular style of hair (your name and location will not be disclosed). This may include a style that you have created yourself. In such situations, you may coin a name for the style pending OGFHC committee approval . Obtaining Level 3 status proves that you have contributed to the facial hair body of knowledge which warrants much respect among other members..

Level 4 Rank: Executive OGFHC Member This level shares the same criteria as level 3 except three pictures, each depicting a unique facial hair style, must be submitted for posting on the website. Obtaining Level 4 status will establish that you are a bonafide connoisseur of facial hair who has made significant efforts to share your knowledge with others..

Level 5 Rank: Chief OGFHC Member This is the highest possible level and requires the greatest sacrifice. There is no set criteria for obtaining this status. To be recognized as a chief supporter you must make a significant contribution to the OGFHC. This may include any combination of recruiting new members, helping with the beard taxonomy or facial hair naming, publicizing the web site or improving the web site. (Note: This is not a comprehensive list so be creative) This level can only be reached pending committee approval. Obtaining this distinction will truly show that you have given back to the beard community.

It should be noted that members always reserve the right to progress up the OGFHC ranking system. Joining at Level 1 will not doom you to Level 1 for life.

To join, fill out the new membership submission form here.

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