
Black Orchid Gynarchic Society Cardholder Benefits
Only BOGS cardholders may attend a BOGS function so you need to be a
cardholder.
Contributions are mandatory to the continuation of the Black Orchid Gynarchic Society.
It pays for web site development, operational costs, advertising, events, meetings, refreshments, outreach, education, classes, space rental and such. All
card dues, event fees, registration, application fees, donations, reimbursements, and any and all amounts shall be nonrefundable. You may at any time make a donation.
Furnishing space, refreshments, travel, advertising, labor, and items that may
be needed for an event, workshop, class or meeting are greatly appreciated!
There is the one time Application fee of USD $25.00 to be submitted with each
application. This fee assists in costs related to processing and reviewing an application as well as setting up the membership
if approved. Once approved the person shall receive a physical card. For your convenience
we may retain the card for you. Additional information such as how you can
assist the BOGS in your specific area to how to make on line donations will be
sent with your card or e-mailed if we are retaining your card or safe keeping.
Women’s Black Orchid Benefits
- 2009 SPECIAL: Submit your application with the $25.00 one time fee and
get your first year FREE!
- As a cardholder you may receive free items,
special gifts, discounts and/or coupons from BOGS Sponsor Businesses.
- If you want, your name (printed as you desire) shall be noted with your
card number on the site
- One free text link at your name that could be your e-mail address, a group or a personal page
- Additional text lines are a one-time fee of $25.00 per line that is 80 characters max – max of five lines.
- Pro-Dominas are offered a one-time fee of $100.00 for your 468x60 banner with link
- You receive a BOGS image to be used on your web site
- You may have any male pay for your
card when he pays for his. It does not have to be a male you own.
- Free attendance to some meetings, events, socials, happy hours, or a special meeting with local
concerns
- Reduced attendance fees to some events with an accompanying paying male
- Free attendance when an event offers this special benefit for Women
- Access to the BOGS male free Labor Collection. This list defines physical laborious men capable of performing tasks for BOGS Women.
Be able to award points and demerits
Annual Membership Dues: US$50.00 { 2009 is FREE }
Second year membership is FREE if a male is renewing You at the same time he registers
or renews himself
State Domina and Ladies of a City annual card fee is free
Head Mistress' annual card fee is free
male BOGS Membership Benefits
- 2009 SPECIAL: Submit your application with the $25.00 one time fee and
get your first year FREE!
- One FREE text link at your
name and your card number. This can be an e-mail address, link to your group or personal web page.
- Additional text lines are a one-time fee of $25.00 per line that is 80 characters max – max of five lines.
- Each male must be listed on the Labor Collection list for manual tasks you are capable of performing for BOGS Women. Obligations of tasks are within in 100 mile radius.
- Failure to be available to serve at least once a month will demand a Membership Review.
- When you pay your annual membership you may opt out of the Labor Collection
- Each year you must attend at least four (4) qualifying events. Qualifying events shall be any BOGS event within a two hundred (200) mile radius
from your location
- There may be only a few events for your area. In this case you will be required to attend as many events as there are in your area.
- In all regards you must attend at least one event regardless of the distance.
- If there are qualifying events but you cannot you attend the quota you shall submit a penalty of $25.00 for each missed event. All penalties must be paid in full before your membership can be
renewed
males shall be on a point system whereas a BOGS Woman may award points for well performed services, thoughtfulness, donations, volunteerism, and any good deed She wishes to reward him for. Of course this means She can also assign demerits. Points may be redeemed to attend events,
workshops, functions or be used towards your next year’s membership. Certain
events may require a number of points in order to attend.
- You receive a BOGS image to be used on your web site
Annual Membership Dues: US$100.00 { 2009 is FREE }
All males must be listed in the Labor Collection list or they must Opt out for
US$200.00 per year, including in 2009
Note that males in the Labor Collection list do not have to perform the task
themselves but can instead pay to have a task completed
Additional Information
- If any member compromises any of the rules or creates a concern, a BOGS
cardholder review may be petitioned. All decisions made by the review board will not be debated.
- Events to Socials
- A Social shall be defined as a coming together of BOGS members in a public place, such as a happy hour.
- Meetings, classes, and workshops may have a reimbursement amount associated with it or a registration fee. Refer to the specific information of the affair.
- Events can be a Gynarchic party at a private home, a large catered hotel weekend convention to an island getaway. Refer to the specific information on the affair.
- In all cases attendees MUST register/RSVP in advance so that their name can be on the Guest List. No entrance will be allowed to anyone not on the Guest List. No exceptions.