Motorcycle Club & Riding Club Education

[Blackrider]

This article is about "American-style" motorcycle clubs (MCs) as a specific cultural phenomenon, not motorcycle riding clubs in the generic sense of the term.

 

A Motorcycle Club (MC) is an organized club of motorcycle riders who follow a series of traditional rules for participation in the club, including, but not limited to, a group of elected officers; a probationary period for new members; the wearing of a specific club patch (or patches) adorned with the term "MC"; a measure of privacy about their internal structure, bylaws, and membership; and some level of sworn allegiance to other members of the club.

 

The typical internal organization of a motorcycle club consists of a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, road captain, and sergeant-at-arms. Localized groups of a single, large MC are called chapters, and the first chapter established for an MC is referred to as the mother chapter. The president of the mother chapter serves as the president of the entire MC, and sets club policy on a variety of issues.

 

There are a great many clubs for motorcycle riders who refer to themselves generically as motorcycle clubs. Though they are grammatically correct, these clubs are not MCs in the strictest sense of the term, and members of MCs (as defined in this article) regard these other clubs as motorcycle riding clubs.

 

MC members are not usually referred to by their given names, but instead refer to each other by nicknames, or road names, sometimes even displaying their road name on the club vest. Whether or not this practice was carried over from the military aviation history of colorful pilot callsigns is not known.

[Blackrider]

http://www.shovelhead.nl/index2.html?/clubs.html

[Pannoniachopper]

Deoarece majoritatea cluburilor din tara este RC si nu MC, va doresc o seara frumoasa, si traducere placuta.

 

Protocol Basics

 

 

These are some things for you, as a Riding Club member, to consider when dealing with motorcycle clubs. They are also things to consider if and when you are going to be around motorcycle clubs.

 

 

 

1. Patchholders are people too. They have good and bad days, they have jobs, families, and normal everyday problems and concerns just like anyone else. There are those who no matter what you say or do, it will not be right with them. Just like with any group, you will find both good and bad.

 

2. Protocol and Respect are primary rules when dealing with a motorcycle club patchholder.

 

If you are FORMALLY introduced to a patchholder, make sure either the person doing the introduction (or you) make sure they know what club you belong to & if you are an officer, what position you hold. Under no circumstances do you interrupt to correct a mistake while that person is introducing you or while they are talking. Wait till the introduction is done & politely introduce yourself correctly. i.e.….

 

Joe Rider, xxxxxxxxxxxx Riding Club, 1st Officer, Anytown Chapter.

 

Fred Spokes, Anystate Officer, xxxxxxxxxxxxx Riding Club

 

(Use your name - not your nickname. Nicknames may come later.)

 

3. Greet them as you would meet anyone else & wait until the offer is made to shake hands. DO NOT interrupt, wait for them to recognize you. DO NOT be offended or make a big deal if they do not offer to shake your hand. Many times they want to get to know about you and your club a little better before they will offer to shake your hand.

 

4. Never, Ever, Lie. You can refuse to answer a question in a polite manner by saying something like, "That seems like club business, and I would like to refer that to one of our officers in order to get better information for you." Be prepared to answer questions about what your club is about. Such as....

 

A.) "We are a riding club & not a motorcycle club and have no intention of ever trying to become a motorcycle club".

 

B.) The Patch is bought & not earned.

 

C.) No dues or Dues - as applicable.

 

D.) All makes and models of motorcycle are welcomed. Or it's a brand specific or special requirements club.

 

E.) We are a non-territorial club.

 

F.) We are a neutral club and do not wear any MC support patches.

 

G.) Women riders are welcomed and in many cases are club officers.

 

H.) We are an AMA chartered riding club.

 

J.) Do not offer forum links or web sites, It's better to refer them to a club officer.

 

K.) Do NOT brag about how large the local or national membership is.

 

L.) Do not volunteer club info. If they ask a question about the local chapter answer it if you can. If they start asking questions about the number of members, or the National chain of organization refer them to one of the club Officers.

 

5. Women in leadership positions or being a patchholder in motorcycle clubs, while not totally unheard of, is very rare. That's just the way it is. Most motorcycle clubs would also rather deal with a man if there is business to conduct. Most realize what a riding club is about & will for the most part accept a woman as an officer, and a woman officer will most likely be allowed to attend any meeting. Whether or not they will deal directly with a woman officer or not depends on the individual motorcycle club/chapter. There is no set rule for this and they will let you know if it's ok with them or not. Many motorcycle clubs do not care to deal with the National officers. They would prefer to deal with the local or state representatives.

 

6. If anyone knows a patchholder, don't let him/her throw the patchholders' name/nickname/club's name around like you're a great buddy of theirs (even if you are). Many clubs consider that as a major disrespect to the whole club.

 

7. Watch where you are when speaking about them, and never say anything about them in public because you never know when that woman, man, or kid in regular clothes standing near you might be one of them, or a "support member". Patchholders do not always wear their colors. By the time the story gets back to the top club in your area, it will have been changed many times over and could be blown up way out of proportion.

 

8. Anything said about them between club members is club business ONLY. If comments, even those said in a joking manner were to get out, problems could start. Discussion outside the privacy of the chapter can start rumors which could cause a lot of problems for not only the chapter, but also for other chapters in and out of the state.

 

9. If for some reason you have to say something while in public about a motorcycle club, take the person you're talking to aside, alone, and say ONLY what you need to say to get your meaning across. Say as little as possible so anyone else can't overhear it & misunderstand what you're talking about.

 

10. Watch where you wear your patch (RCs don't wear colors, colors are earned, not bought) and it's just common sense to stay in numbers when wearing the patch. (Some motorcycle clubs can be very territorial and some clubs don't see any difference between a RIDING CLUB and MOTORCYCLE CLUB, good or bad.) If you are unsure of the areas or places normally frequented by motorcycle clubs, find out from your club Officers. If you are planning on traveling and are concerned about what the situation may be in regard to the relationship with the local motorcycle clubs in the areas you'll be traveling through or staying in, talk to your local officer and ask if they can find something out by contacting the officers in the areas you will be in.

 

11. "SHOW THEM RESPECT." That's A #1 with them! (and worth repeating).

 

12. If you already know a patchholder, or get to know one in the future, don't just walk up to him/her and interrupt when they are with other members. Wait till he/she acknowledges you first and NEVER touch them or put your arm around them like a buddy. Don't put your hand out to shake theirs; wait for them to extend their hand first. If for some reason you're not acknowledged at all, then just keep walking. If you need to talk to an officer of a Motorcycle Club the proper way is to go through the Sgt at Arms or one of the patchholders.

 

13. You have to decide whether or not you want to show respect by going to any of their functions or if you want to avoid all of them all together. If you do choose to show respect and go, you can do this in a way that may make you feel more at ease by going to one of their "support's" functions instead of the top club's function (if they have a support patch then you're still indirectly showing the top club respect). But if you do go, then you also have to go to their rival clubs' function or you'll be telling everyone that you're not a "NEUTRAL" club as you said you were. (Example: If you go to the Club A's function then YOU HAVE TO GO to the Club B's function, etc..) You have to decide how you want to stay neutral, by going or not going and you have to let all the other area chapters know if you're going too, so they're not in the dark and we can ALL stay on top of things.

 

**** NOTE ***** A better way to support them and still give the appearance of being a neutral club is to attend only "open to the public" events that a motorcycle club may be sponsoring.

 

If you feel that you do want or need to go to a "limited event", then you'll have to go representing yourself as yourself, preferably without wearing any patches identifying your club. Remember, if you're wearing your club patch, you are considered by everyone to be representing your whole club. If anything were to turn sour, then your whole club could wind up with problems down the road. Also, once the rivals of that club you visited find out (and they will within a day or two), then those rivals will see you as no longer being neutral & you could be considered a rival of theirs too.

 

14. No CLB's (Chapter Location Bars), any territory rockers, or anything giving the appearance of a rocker should be worn with the RC patch. State flags, state logos may be worn in some areas and not in others. It's best to check with the local RC officers to make sure what is ok in your area.

 

15. If someone from a motorcycle club requests that you remove your vest/patch, don’t argue. The best reply is, "No Problem" & politely take it off and let your Club Officer know what motorcycle club it was so they can deal with any potential problems. You normally will only get asked once.

 

16. If an establishment has a sign indicating “No Colors”, even though your patch is not considered “colors”, the vest should be removed out of respect to the other clubs and the policy of the establishment. While you may just be a Riding Club, it's only respectful to honor the house rules. Motorcycle clubs that honored the "house rules" would probably be deeply offended that you didn't. Also remember, many establishments choose to have this policy and it applies to all clubs that use any kind of patch; they do not distinguish between a MC and a RC. Be aware of the local motorcycle club hangouts & it's best not to wear the RC patch into them without an invitation.

 

17. Do not wear your Patch into a motorcycle club clubhouse unless you have asked if it's ok to do so or have been invited for a "sit down" with the officers of the motorcycle club, or been invited As a Riding Club Member, to attend a function there.

 

18. In regard to women who are with a MC club, but not in the club: Old Lady is not a negative or derogatory term, it's just a slang term commonly used. "Property Of" patches are their way of showing support for their man and the club he's in.

 

19. A patchholder may not, and many times will not, acknowledge your wife or girlfriend, especially upon a first meeting.

 

20. DO NOT touch or sit on a patchholder's bike unless invited to do so. Do not expect the invitation.

 

21. A prospect can usually be identified by the back patch they are wearing. There are many different ways motorcycle clubs identify prospects. They can have the rockers without the main patch. They can actually have a patch saying "PROSPECT". Some do not wear any patch, because all the Patchholders know who the prospects are. You want to treat a prospect or even someone you suspect is a prospect the same way you would treat a patchholder - with respect and courtesy.

 

22. Have absolutely no doubt that a motorcycle club is serious and many have been known to physically educate a person who shows disrespect or displays a bad attitude.

 

23. Be aware of the behavior and attitude of the other RC members who are with you (especially if anyone has been drinking) at events. If necessary, try to take action to avoid problems before they happen. For example, if someone appears to be getting too angry or loud and possibly disrespectful, take them aside or suggest going somewhere else until things settle down. You could also let one of the officers of the club know about the situation. If an incident should occur in spite of your efforts when no Officers are present, make sure to let your officers know as soon afterward as you can. If no club officers happen to be there, then ALL of the RC members that are there need to make the attempt to take that person aside, and strongly suggest that the offending RC member go somewhere else to settle down.

 

24. Be aware that problems created in one part of the country by a RC member or issues with the RC in one area have the potential to affect RC members in other areas and states.

 

25. The term Brother or Bro has special meaning to a Patchholder, do not call a Patchholder Brother or Bro. Their Brothers are fellow Patchholders and those that have earned that term.

 

26. Don't ever touch any part of another club member's colors, which includes the vest or jacket it's sewn on. That is considered serious disrespect, which could cause them to aggressively educate the un-informed.

[Blackrider]

http://www.saveabiker.com/

 

<small>--- Mesaj completat în 05 Oct 2007 11:19 -------------</small><br/>As motorcycle club patches are recognized today:

 

• A one-piece patch normally signifies a family club or Social motorcycle club when it's done with respect to the area clubs.

 

 

• A two-piece patch can have many different meanings as long as it's done with respect to the area clubs.

 

• A three-piece patch normally means that the club is a Traditional MC club. With the top rocker being the club name, the middle being their patch and the bottom being the territory they exist in. There are also a few 3pc patch clubs where the bottom rocker has something other than territory, such as a saying. The traditional MC is one that adheres to the protocols and traditions established. There are few exceptions, but, traditional clubs are approved by the local dominant. The traditional 3pc patch club is not necessarily a 1% club or even the dominant club.

 

The Diamond patch with "1%" or "13" worn with the 3pc back patch signifies the club is a 1% or 1% support club.

While rare, they may not be the dominant club for the area but will be sanctioned by the local dominant. There are also a few areas where the dominant is not a 1% club, but those are few.

 

When one is just is hanging around, he has no part of the patch. Then when he is sponsored by a full member and approved by the club as a prospect he may wear the lower rocker that only says "Prospect". In some areas, the prospect wears the "Prospect" rocker at the top of the vest. Some clubs even allow the lower rocker saying prospect and the upper rocker with the club name but not the main patch. Different clubs do things differently across the country. Different rocker combinations of what a prospect might wear differs depending on each club.

If he is approved after his prospect time has been determined to be over and the vote goes in his favor, he then is allowed to have the full colors and is considered to be a full member, having all three pieces if that club uses the 3 piece patch.

 

Nomad Rocker…..

 

 

 

Some MCs entitle a Member to wear a "NOMAD" bottom rocker. This is only when that member continues to exhibit a lifestyle within the common definition of the word nomad.

 

 

 

no·mad

A member of a group of people who have no fixed home and move according to the seasons from place to place in search of food, water, and grazing land.

A person with no fixed residence who roams about; a wanderer.

It is a valued distinction of lifestyle that only a few can truly live up to, and as such, causes unfavorable notice when seen used by those most obviously not living up to the common meaning. By definition a "NOMAD", more often than not, will be traveling alone and needs an ability to represent, maintain & otherwise survive under circumstances unusual from the norm.

[Daemonis]

foarte tare. 10x de info

[XIII]

Nu stiu daca s-a mai vorbit, pe tema asta, nici daca am ales bine locul, pt.topic, dar asta e.

 

"One percenter: the legend of the outlaw bikers" by Dave Nichols.

 

Am cumparat-o si citit-o de curind, cu toate ca e ceva mai veche, cartea. Beton!

 

http://www.amazon.de/One-Percenter-Legend-...8991&sr=1-4

 

 

 

"This book is about the one percent of us who have not chosen to live safely, but have left the constraints of society to be outlaws. The motorcycling community offers a natural sanctuary to those with their own morals, values, and aesthetics. Just by choosing such a flamboyant and dangerous sport, motorcyclists have always been outlaws to some extent, but the One Percenters live this life to the full, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This book tells the story of this rebellion without a cause - other than freedom and living to the extreme. From the earliest days of the subculture - when World War II veterans began forming motorcycle clubs - up to the present day this is the real-life account of the Wild Ones, who have made their own world unashamedly."

 

 

 

Daca am vazut ca s-a vorbit de filme cu biker-i, de ce nu s-ar vorbi de carti cu biker-i si nu doar chestii fiction?

 

Uite inca citeva:

 

http://www.amazon.de/Brotherhoods-Inside-O...8991&sr=1-4

 

http://www.amazon.de/Under-Alone-Undercove...8991&sr=1-4

 

http://www.amazon.de/Out-Bad-Standings-Mot...8991&sr=1-4

 

 

 

[Blackrider]

astea?

[XIII]

astea?

 

 

Yeah. Link-ul al doilea era asta:

 

 

Merge si aia cu Bandidos.

 

 

 

10x pt. mutare.

 

--- Mesaj completat în 02 Dec 2007 08:35 -------------
Inca doua, care merita:

 

Editat Noiembrie 29, 2007 de XIII

[Ancalagon]

Ia puneti-le voi in format electronic, sa le citim...

[Blackrider]

nu am vazut in format electronic,trebuie cumparate de pe amazon.com...

[atash]

Referitor la MC-uri uite o chestie interesanta, cred eu, pusa pe net de un club care s-a desfiintat. Cine se stie tare la engleza e invitat sa faca o traducere corecta.

 

This set of 1%er MC Club bylaws and rules of conduct was submitted for use in the effort to help educate. Remember, just like with everything else on this web site, different club in different areas can vary widely. This is just one of the many different ways a club's bylaws are set up.

Special thanks to Bulldog and all the former members of the Devils Breed MC for sharing this.

 

Aloha Teacher,

Here is for you to use on your site if you like, the By-Laws Regs and SOP of a 1% Club, Devils Breed MC Honolulu Hawaii.

We retired our club last year after 30 years (1976-2006), we are all getting to old. Feel Free to use it, and you may post My name as Ref.

Take care.

 

 

Improvise, Adapt, And Overcome!

 

Semper Fidelis,

 

Bulldog

 

Vice Prez Ret. DBMC 1%er

 

 

 

 

 

Revised DRAFT (8/00) Devils Breed Club Constitution.

 

 

 

Devils Breed M.C. is a motorcycle club and a non-profit organization. President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are all elected officers, along with two additional elected members, who are not club officers for the Executive Board. All others appointed by the President with a confidence vote from patch-holders in good standing is required.

 

 

 

PRESIDENT

 

The executive duties of the president are as follows:

 

 

 

1. To preside over meetings of both the Executive Board and the club as a whole.

 

2. To judge items not covered in the constitution or in the rules regulations.

 

3. Directorship gives the president authority to judge items not in the constitution.

 

4. To act as the personal representative of the club in the area of public relations; as a liaison between the DBMC and local-law enforcement agencies; and as a connecting link between the DBMC and other outlaw motorcycle clubs.

 

5. To represent the club in any club business contacts and to supervise major economic transactions.

 

6. To assist DBMC officers in the interpretation of their club responsibilities, and to promote club life among members in general.

 

 

 

VICE-PRESIDENT

 

The executive duties of the vice president are to assume the responsibilities of the presidency when the president is unable to do so.

 

 

 

SECRETARY

 

The executive duties of the secretary are as follows:

 

1. To record and safeguard the minutes of the club meetings.

 

2. To maintain the Club Constitution, recording any additions, deletions, or modifications.

 

3. To handle any club correspondence.

 

 

 

TREASURER

 

The executive duties of the treasurer are as follows:

 

1. To monitor and record the club's income and expenditures.

 

2. To collect the dues and fines owing by members.

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE BOARD

 

The executive board consists of those members who were elected as officers of the club along with two additional elected members who are not club officers. The board holds scheduled meetings every two weeks. Emergency meetings can be called if a situation arises that demands immediate attention. The executive board is responsible for:

 

1. The monitoring of conflicts within the club.

 

2. The application of disciplinary procedures.

 

3. The evaluation of prospects and their progress.

 

4. The presentation of summarized assessments of the overall club situation to the membership (court).

 

 

 

ROAD CAPTAIN

 

The executive duties of the road captain are as follows:

 

1. To plan the travel routes and organize the basic itinerary of the club prior to going on a 'run' (tour).

 

2. To lead the club in formation while riding on tour.

 

3. To enforce club rules and procedures for group riding.

 

4. Designate a maintenance supervisor for all club vehicles.

 

 

 

SERGEANT AT ARMS

 

The executive duties of the sergeant at arms are as follows:

 

1. To maintain order at club meetings in particular, and club activities in general.

 

2. To ensure that members adhere to club rulings, policies, and expected models of conduct when dealing with other members or outsiders.

 

3. To defend club members, property, or territory from outside threats.

 

 

 

COURT

 

Court will consist of all patch holders that are eligible to vote.

 

 

 

ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD NON OFFICER MEMBERS

 

Officers of the club serve a twelve-month term of office, annual elections are held at the last regular meeting of the year, in December.

 

1. In order to be eligible for office, a patch holder has to have been an active member in good standing for a minimum of one year.

 

2. Patch holders who aspire towards a particular position will campaign informally for one month prior to the elections.

 

3. Electioneering is conducted on an interpersonal face to face basis.

 

4. Hopeful candidate will approach a member, inform them what he is willing to stand for office if nominated, ask for member's opinion of his qualifications, and solicit the member's support.

 

 

 

Meetings

 

1. One organized meeting per month.

 

2. Majority rules.

 

3. If a vote is taken at a meeting and a member is not there, his vote is void.

 

4. Meetings will be closed except for prospective members and anyone there on business.

 

5. All meetings will be run on a parliamentary basis. Members will be evicted for unruly conduct.

 

6. Quorum for a meeting is sixty percent of membership and eighty percent for membership votes.

 

7. Everyone will attend the meeting on his bike if it is favorable weather, unless his bike is broken down or not running at the time. If the club calls a ride/meeting, all members will attend. If a member is working, sick, bike not running, he will be excused.

 

However, if a Devils Breed repeatedly uses work as an excuse for not 'being there,' he will be 'talked to'.

 

8. Members must have colors with him when attending meetings.

 

9. Members must be of sound mine (straight) when attending meetings.

 

10. If a member attends a meeting and is fouled-up, he will be FINED.

 

11. There will be absolutely no booze or drugs consumed during meetings.

 

12. During a meeting there will be no talking among members until they get the floor through the president. A sergeant-at-arms, if not present, will be appointed and anyone not abiding by the above will be evicted.

 

13. Miss three (3) meetings in a row and you're out of the club.

 

14. Anyone missing meetings even if at work gets fined $50.00 except for guys in hospital or jail or out of town for a period of time, including prospects.

 

15. Members must attend meetings to leave club and turn in his colors and everything that has the name Devils Breed on it (T-shirts, wrist bands, mugs, etc.).

 

16. If a member is thrown out of the club or quits without attending meetings, he loses his colors, motorcycle, and anything else that says Devils Breed on it, and probably an ass kicking.

 

Membership qualifications/ Prospects

 

1. Prospects must be at least 18 years old.

 

2. Prospects must have a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

 

3. Prospects cannot do any drugs.

 

4. Prospects must show a sincere interest in club and bikes.

 

5. Prospects on the road with bike equipped for the road.

 

6. Prospect must be sponsored by one member who has known him at least one year (may be waived by vote).

 

7. Sponsor is responsible for prospect.

 

8. Sponsor can pull a prospect's rockers at his discretion.

 

9. Prospects must attend all meetings and club functions.

 

10. Prospects must do anything another member tells him to do, that a member has done or would be willing to do himself.

 

11. Prospect will stand behind club and members.

 

12. No stealing from prospects.

 

13. Prospect must ride his bike to meeting at time of being voted into club.

 

14. Prospect must pay that day $125.00 for his colors before receiving them. Prospect fee is $325.00: $200.00 is for annual dues, $100.00 is for the patch and $25.00 is for first month dues. The balance is due in 90 days. This amount is not refundable.

 

15. Prospect members must be voted in. Two 'no' votes equal a rejection. One 'no' vote must be explained.

 

16. Prospective member's prospecting period is at the discretion of sponsor and the club. Directorship shall decide when vote is necessary.

 

17. Every patch holder on Island must vote for prospect to make center patch. Vote must be unanimous.

 

18. No prospect will be voted for center-patch with outstanding loan.

 

19. Only the sponsor or an officer may hand out a patch to a prospect. This will be done at a meeting with only patch holders present.

 

 

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

The rules of the club will be strictly enforced. If anyone breaks them, executive board will deal them with. If these rules and regulations are broken, it could mean either immediate dismissal or suspension, whatever the executive board sees fit.

 

Breaking any of the following Rules will be reason for immediately kick-out from club and probably an Ass Kicking:

 

1. Failure to pay his dues according to the section dealing with the paying of dues.

 

2. No hype. No use of heroin in any form. Anyone using a needle for any reason other than having a doctor use it on you will be considered hype. (Automatic kick-out from club)

 

3. If any brother gets hooked on any drug that is dangerous to the club he will be helped first. Then he will be dealt by the executive board.

 

4. No narcotics burn. When making deals, persons get what they are promised or the deal is called off (Automatic kick-out from club).

 

5. If you're selling dope you don't do it as a club member, you don't wear your colors, you don't wear your club T-shirts (Automatic kick-out from club).

 

6. There will be no stealing among members. Anyone caught will get an ass kicking and be kicked out of the club (Automatic kick-out from club).

 

7. If a patch holder or prospect throws his colors or quits, colors are pulled (Automatic kick-out from club).

 

8. Members cannot belong to any other clubs.

 

9. If a group or individual attacks any member, the whole club shall stand behind him and fight if necessary. If, however, the member is drunk and aggressive and purposely starts an argument, the rest of the members will escort him away, or step between before trouble starts.

 

10. No member will disgrace the club by being yellow. (The above rules will be put forward to applicants. If they cannot abide by these rules and are not in favor of them, they will be denied membership to the club.)

 

11. No member will destroy club property purposely.

 

12. No member will take the attitude that he doesn't have to help other members and other members don't have to help him

 

13. No member will go against anything the club has voted for and passed.

 

14. No member will get together on their own and plan something for themselves on club rides. It will be brought up to the whole club and the whole club will participate in anything that is decided upon.

 

15. The club will always stay together on rides, runs, parties, field meets etc. and will not fraternize with club's rival clubs. The only way a member will be permitted to leave the main group will be to notify the president or whoever is in charge. When the time comes that the majority feels it is time to leave, we will all leave together. Anyone staying behind for a good reason will do so at his own risk and can expect no help.

 

16. Members will have good attendance. Members must have a good reason for not attending meetings or rides, such as working, sickness, no transportation, and bike not running.

 

 

 

 

 

General Rules (SOP)

 

If anyone breaks general rules, executive board will deal with them and/or voted by the court.

 

1. No explosives of any kind will be thrown into the fire where there is one or more Devils Breed in the area. FINE: Ass whipping and subject to the executive board.

 

2. Brother shall not fight each other with weapons; when any Devils Breed fights another Devils Breed, it is one on one, prospects same as members. FINE: $100.00 for breaking above rule or possible loss of patch.

 

3. If you don't help out the Club in its activities and you use the Club solely for your benefit, you will be warned. No second chance.

 

4. Do as you say or walk the line.

 

5. Devils Breed losing privilege of wearing colors will also lose privilege of voting and ruling over prospects.

 

6. The treasurer shall keep a clear record of all money paid in and out during the week and will balance it before every meeting; the books will be gone over once a week.

 

7. All Devils Breed fines will be paid within 30 days. Fines will be paid to the treasurer.

 

8. Members with extra parts will loan them to members. They must be replaced or paid for.

 

9. If you get busted and or go to jail, notify an officer or member so he can arrange for your bail.

 

10. Where we go on our rides will be voted upon by the entire membership.

 

11. Each patch holder/prospect is required to maintain a valid motor vehicle license, which includes the authorization to operate motorcycle.

 

12. Everyone must have an American bike. Consideration will be give to any member who is in between bikes but he must sincerely intend to get another bike in the near future.

 

13. If for some reason, such as a license suspension, a member can't ride on the road for a long period of time, or if he is without a bike for a short time, he will turn in his patch and upon getting back on the road, the patch will be returned.

 

14. If a member's bike is not running for a period of thirty days, unless he is in jail or hospital, his colors will be confiscated. A member's bike must be running for at least one week (e.g., not fifteen minutes), to be exempt from the above rule. This period is subject to change at the discretion of the executive board. This is a MOTORCYCLE CLUB!

 

15. Confirmation vote is required for all new patch-holders at their 12-month point. Unanimous vote from all good standing members is required.

 

16. Absolutely no talking about Club business to persons outside the Club. No talking about Club business over any telephone.

 

17. If you are told you are too drunk to drive, you will turn over your keys to a brother. You and your scooter will be taken care of.

 

18. If the Road Captain or an Officer determines your bike is unsafe to ride, you are grounded until it is safe.

 

19. During funeral runs, no one will pack a passenger, patch must be seen.

 

20. The run for "Beer with Bob" and Jimbo is mandatory, no excuses.

 

21. All Club vehicles will be returned with all fluids full and in good condition. Maintenance will be done under the supervision of the maintenance supervisor; a patch holder designated by the Road Captain.

 

22. There shall be a wrecking crew consisting of the Sergeant at Arms, the Junior Patch, and whomever the Senior Patch may designate. The purpose of the wrecking crew is to check out bars, etc. prior to entry by President, Vice President, or Senior Patch.

 

23. Prospect will watch all bikes when members are at Club functions, in bars, and anywhere the senior member present deems necessary.

 

24. There will be a Club run on a Sunday once a month. Whoever picks the run route will lead the pack.

 

 

 

DUES/LOANS

 

1. Club dues will be paid each month, due by the first.

 

2. Two months overdue is the limit.

 

3. They are $25.00 per month and $200.00 yearly.

 

4. Dues will be $25.00 per month payable every meeting or every second meeting.

 

5. Annual Dues of $200.00 will be paid 1 October.

 

6. Upon failure of paying dues within two weeks, member shall be suspended and turn in his colors.

 

7. If within two months dues still aren't paid, the colors will be forfeited to pay them and member will no longer be considered a member. The only exception to this shall be if a member is in jail or if he is out of town for a period of time. If he is in jail, dues won't be expected, but if he is out of town dues will be paid when he returns.

 

8. All loans or debts will be secured by collateral. Members will agree upon payment. Two patch holders must be present in any personal loan transaction.

 

 

 

Respect

 

1. Respect is to be shown to all club members, officers, members, members', bikes, OL', ladies, house, job, etc. In other words, if it's not yours, 'Don't Mess with it.

 

2. Respect your colors.

 

3. No stealing from members.

 

4. No fighting among each other is allowed, any punches to be thrown will be done by the Sgt At Arms.

 

 

 

Colors

 

1. President gets colors from mother club in area when new member is voted in.

 

2. When a member leaves club, member turns over colors to president of chapter.

 

3. Respect your colors; don't let anyone take them from you except the president of the chapter.

 

4. No colors are worn in a cage, except during funerals and loading or unloading a bike from a truck.

 

5. No hippie shit on the front.

 

6. Nothing will be worn on the back of your jacket except colors.

 

7. Colors must be worn at all times when riding or at Club functions. Only one of your brothers or your OL' lady can babysit your colors. Colors are not required to be worn to and from employment if not allowed by employer. If patch is lost or stolen, patch holder will be judged by court.

 

8. The only way a member of Devils Breed can retire and keep his patch is if local officers authorize him. Minimum time for retirement is 5 years.

 

 

 

OL' ladies

 

1. Don't fuck around with brother's OL' lady. (Probably an Ass Kicking and kick-out from club).

 

2. Property patches will be brought up before all patch holders for input. Majority vote from all eligible patch holders is required.

 

3. Members are responsible for their OL' ladies.

 

4. Members may have more than one (1) OL ' lady.

 

5. Members must state who his OL ' lady is.

 

6. Members may not discuss club business with their OL' lady.

 

7. No OL' ladies allowed at meetings.

 

8. OL' ladies are allowed unescorted at clubhouse only by prior arrangement by OL' man.

 

9. Property patch is worn optional on an OL ' lady. So if you see a chick you better ask before you leap.

 

 

 

Era sa uit! Asta e link-ul catre pagina unde am gasit chestia de mai sus:

http://home.earthlink.net/~rcvsmc-edu/index.html

Editat Ianuarie 3, 2008 de atash

[Blackrider]

atash,cred ca ai vrut sa zici asta:

http://home.earthlink.net/~rcvsmc-edu/id31.html

[Jean_Taxi]

Inainte de a-mi spune parerea vreau sa specific ca nu intentionez sa lezez pe nimeni si e numa parerea mea, atat.Deci; aceste MC-uri, RC-uri, HOG-uri sau cum se mai numesc, sunt din ceea ce am citit si am inteles pana acum, RIDICOLE.Sunnt motociclist pana in maduva oaselor, respectul pt ceilalti e religia mea, dar, sa fie un club, cu tot ce include el, pus inaintea familiei, este.., nu am cuvinte.Ierarhii, reguli, regulamente, etc, imi pare ca o microsocietate cu regim dictatorial in care fiecare incearca sa para ceea ce nu a fost, nu este si nici nu va fi vreodata.Tot ce am citit e utopic de pus in practica si e usor caraghios, chiar.A fost numa parerea mea, sincera

[Ancalagon]

Enervarea ta e oarecum justificata. Cluburile gen 1% isi au originea in USA, intr-o perioada in care motociclistii nonconformisti trebuiau sa se adune in grupuri organizate ca sa fie sicanati mai putin de autoritati. Perioada in care s-au format avea cliseele si prejudecatile ei, ca urmare, desi "outlaws", membrii cluburilor 1% nu erau si "inafara prejudecatilor", in mare parte pentru ca majoritatea erau oameni fara educatie pretentioasa. De aceea unele cluburi au reguli segregationiste - nu accepta femei, sau africani, sau mexicani - sau chestii dictatoriale in statut...

E si o chestie freudiana aici - incepi prin a te revolta impotriva unor reguli stabilite de altii, dupa care le vei aplica in mod inconstient, poate sub o alta forma, la randul tau, altora...

[IceLord]

Am citit topicul si m-am uimit de "luciditatea" unor idei!

Parerea mea sincera e ca un MC ideal ar fii dupa mine in felul urmator:

 

Daca ar fii o gasca sa fie dispusa sa faca o calatorie intr-un loc fara nume pe un drum necunoscut doar pentru a se bucura de calatorie si de dorinta mai multor doritori de a iesi din cotidean si din viata asta monotona fara a fii ceva reguli!

 

Mai mult nu prea am ce sa adaug dupa mine!

Bafta!

Editat Ianuarie 17, 2008 de IceLord

[Ancalagon]

Toate regulile sunt dezagreabile. In plus, nu stiu ce au cu femeile...

[roadking]

In definitiv toate astea sunt pentru cei 1% nu pentru toata lumea.

Respect

[Harley]

In definitiv toate astea sunt pentru cei 1% nu pentru toata lumea.

Respect

 

Coorect !

[Requiem]

Parerea mea este ca acest topic contine informatii foarte valoroase, pe care multi din Romania ar trebui sa le cunoasca. Totodata sunt convins ca sunt multi care chiar nu au nici o legatura, si multi care nici nu are rost sa-si bata capul cu ele.

 

Dupa cum spunea Roadking nu sunt pentru toata lumea, as completa ca nu oricine poate sa inteleaga.

 

Cu respect,

 

Robert

[Chisa]

Foarte interesant si folositor topicul.

Dar vreau sa fac o remarca PRO si CONTRA referitor la ceea ce am vazut ca implica a fi membru unui MC

Viata de motociclist (chooper-ist) inseamna LIBERTATE, NO RULES, BORN TO BE WILD, iar regulile, si sunt multe, care le impune un club MC pare ca umbreste esenta vietii de motociclist.

In schimb apararea drepturilor si imaginii motociclistilor sunt necesare, cat si impunerea respectului in fata celorlalti participanti la trafic, care, din pacate, in Romania cam lipseste. Eu unul m-as simti mai in siguranta sa calaresc impreuna cu 15-20 de "frati".

 

[Pannoniachopper]

Foarte interesant si folositor topicul.

Dar vreau sa fac o remarca PRO si CONTRA referitor la ceea ce am vazut ca implica a fi membru unui MC

Viata de motociclist (chooper-ist) inseamna LIBERTATE, NO RULES, BORN TO BE WILD, iar regulile, si sunt multe, care le impune un club MC pare ca umbreste esenta vietii de motociclist.

In schimb apararea drepturilor si imaginii motociclistilor sunt necesare, cat si impunerea respectului in fata celorlalti participanti la trafic, care, din pacate, in Romania cam lipseste. Eu unul m-as simti mai in siguranta sa calaresc impreuna cu 15-20 de "frati".

 

 

As completa ce ai scris. Sunt unii, care gasesc Libertatea tocmai intre regulile impuse de catre ei insusi. Libertatea absoluta este nihilism si singuratate mare. Parerea mea si a lui Kierkegaard.

[Barna]

....... Sunt unii, care gasesc Libertatea tocmai intre regulile impuse de catre ei insusi. ...............

[Chisa]

 

...Sunt unii, care gasesc Libertatea tocmai intre regulile impuse de catre ei insusi...

 

Interesant punctul tau de vedere .

 

Trebuie sa existe reguli si o ierarhie, ca in orice alt tip de organizatie, eu faceam referire la cele extremiste...sa pui familia pe planul 2 sau n, si alte reguli care nu au nici o legatura cu motoarele de orice gen si calaritul lor, in grup, singur sau cum o fi.

 

Cum sunt impartite punctele de vedere si nu pot sa nu fiu de acord cu remarca ta,conlcuzia mea este ca fiecare decide dc merita sau nu sacrificiile si schimbarea radicala a stilului de viata pentru a deveni un membru MC ("cum scrie la carte") . PUR SI SIMPLU

 

Editat Februarie 11, 2008 de Chisa

[Radu Ciobanu]

asta nu am mai auzit ce tare...sa te intrebe unu de unde ai cumparat emblema

robi am patit noi

[Pannoniachopper]

Si noi...