Table of Contents ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ........................................................................................................ 1

ARTICLE I .............................................................................................................................................. 1

NAME .................................................................................................................................................. 1

ARTICLE II ............................................................................................................................................ 1

PURPOSES .......................................................................................................................................... 1

ARTICLE III ........................................................................................................................................... 2

ADDRESS, REGISTERED AGENT ................................................................................................. 2

ARTICLE IV ........................................................................................................................................... 2

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ...................................................................................... 2

ARTICLE V ............................................................................................................................................ 2

MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................................................................... 2

ARTICLE VI ........................................................................................................................................... 3

MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 3

SECTION 1. VETERAN MEMBER ................................................................................................. 3

SECTION 2. PATRIOT MEMBER .................................................................................................. 3

SECTION 3. HONORARY MEMBER ............................................................................................ 3

SECTION 4. VOTING ....................................................................................................................... 3

ARTICLE VII ......................................................................................................................................... 4

AMENDMENTS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (CONSTITUTION) ................... 4

SECTION 1. THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ............................................................... 4

SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS ....................................................................... 4

ARTICLE VIII ........................................................................................................................................ 4

ANNUAL MEETING ............................................................................................................................. 4

BY-LAWS OF ............................................................................................................................................. 5

AMERICAN PATRIOTS ........................................................................................................................... 5

MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC. ................................................................................................................... 5

ARTICLE I. ............................................................................................................................................. 5

NAME, COLORS, UNIFORMS, HEADQUARTERS ........................................................................ 5

SECTION 1.01. NAME ...................................................................................................................... 5

SECTION 1.02. COLORS .................................................................................................................. 5

SECTION 1.03. HEADQUARTERS ................................................................................................. 7

SECTION 1.04. EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NAME ......................................................................... 7

ARTICLE II. ........................................................................................................................................... 8

MEMBERSHIP ....................................................................................................................................... 8

SECTION 2.01. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND TENURE ...................................... 8

SECTION 2.02. VETERAN MEMBERSHIP .................................................................................. 8

SECTION 2.03. PATRIOT MEMBERSHIP .................................................................................... 8

SECTION 2.04. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP .............................................................................. 8

SECTION 2.05. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP (CHAPTER CHAPLAIN) ....................................... 9

SECTION 2.06. MEMBER CONDUCT ........................................................................................... 9

ARTICLE III. ........................................................................................................................................ 10

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ........................................................................................ 10

SECTION 3.01. NUMBER ............................................................................................................... 10

SECTION 3.02. QUALIFICATION ................................................................................................ 10

SECTION 3.03. RESIGNATION .................................................................................................... 10

SECTION 3.04. VACANCY ............................................................................................................ 10

SECTION 3.05. ANNUAL MEETINGS ......................................................................................... 10

SECTION 3.06. SPECIAL MEETING ........................................................................................... 10

SECTION 3.07. NOTICE OF MEETINGS .................................................................................... 11

SECTION 3.09. PRESIDING OFFICERS ..................................................................................... 11

SECTION 3.09. QUORUM .............................................................................................................. 11

SECTION 3.10. UNANIMOUS ACTION OF OFFICERS WITHOUT A MEETING .............. 11

SECTION 3.11. DUTIES AND POWERS ...................................................................................... 11

SECTION 3.12. COMPENSATION ................................................................................................ 12

SECTION 3.13. ELECTION, TERM OF OFFICE, AND QUALIFICATIONS ........................ 12

SECTION 3.14. VACANCIES ......................................................................................................... 13

SECTION 3.15. NATIONAL PRESIDENT ................................................................................... 13

SECTION 3.16. NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT ........................................................................ 13

SECTION 3.17. NATIONAL TREASURER ................................................................................. 13

SECTION 3.19. NATIONAL SECRETARY ................................................................................. 14

SECTION 3.19. NATIONAL SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ................................................................ 14

SECTION 3.20. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE .............................................................................. 14

SECTION 3.21. APPOINTED COMMITTEES ............................................................................ 14

SECTION 3.22. VERIFICATION COMMITTEE ........................................................................ 15

ARTICLE IV. ........................................................................................................................................ 15

STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ................................................................................................ 15

SECTION 4.01. REQUIREMENT FOR STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ....................... 15

SECTION 4.02. NUMBER ............................................................................................................... 15

SECTION 4.04. ANNUAL MEETINGS ......................................................................................... 16

SECTION 4.05. SPECIAL MEETING ........................................................................................... 16

SECTION 4.06. PRESIDING OFFICERS ..................................................................................... 16

SECTION 4.07. QUORUM .............................................................................................................. 16

SECTION 4.08. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS .............................................. 16

SECTION 4.09. ELECTION, TERM OF OFFICE, AND QUALIFICATIONS ........................ 17

SECTION 4.10. VACANCIES ......................................................................................................... 17

SECTION 4.11. STATE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................ 17

SECTION 4.12. STATE VICE PRESIDENT ................................................................................. 17

SECTION 4.13. STATE TREASURER .......................................................................................... 17

SECTION 4.14. STATE SECRETARY .......................................................................................... 18

SECTION 4.15. STATE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ......................................................................... 18

SECTION 4.16. STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ................................................................ 18

ARTICLE V. ......................................................................................................................................... 18

CHAPTERS ........................................................................................................................................... 18

SECTION 5.01. QUALIFICATION ................................................................................................ 18

SECTION 5.02. ESTABLISHING NEW CHAPTERS ................................................................. 18

SECTION 5.03. CHAPTER OFFICERS ........................................................................................ 19

SECTION 5.04. COMMITTEES ..................................................................................................... 20

SECTION 5.05. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE .............................................................................. 20

ARTICLE VI. ........................................................................................................................................ 20

DUES ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

SECTION 6.01. NATIONAL DUES ............................................................................................... 20

SECTION 6.02. SILVER LIFE DUES TIER ................................................................................. 20

SECTION 6.03. CHAPTER DUES ................................................................................................. 21

ARTICLE VII. ...................................................................................................................................... 21

VOTING ................................................................................................................................................ 21

SECTION 7.01. NATIONAL BUSINESS ....................................................................................... 21

SECTION 7.02. CHAPTERS ........................................................................................................... 21

ARTICLE VIII. ..................................................................................................................................... 21

NOMAD ................................................................................................................................................. 21

SECTION 8.01. AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................ 21

SECTION 8.02. VOTING ................................................................................................................ 21

SECTION 8.03. DUES ...................................................................................................................... 22

ARTICLE IX. ........................................................................................................................................ 22

AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS................................ 22

SECTION 9.01. .................................................................................................................................. 22

ARTICLE X. ......................................................................................................................................... 22

DISCIPLINE ......................................................................................................................................... 22

SECTION 10.01. CHAPTER SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS ........................ 22

SECTION 10.02. PROCEDURE AT CHAPTER LEVEL ............................................................ 22

SECTION 10.03. PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW BY NATIONAL EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................................... 23

SECTION 10.04. SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS BY THE NATIONAL

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE .......................................................................................................... 23

SECTION 10.05. DISCIPLINE ....................................................................................................... 23

SECTION 10.06. PERSONA NON GRATA .................................................................................. 24

ARTICLE XI. GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 24

BECOMING A PATCHED MEMBER OF AMERICAN PATRIOTS MC ................................... 28

STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY .................................................................................................... 29

WAIVER OF LIABLITY ..................................................................................................................... 30

OATH ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

THE BIKERS CODE ........................................................................................................................... 32

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CONSTITUTION

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

AMERICAN PATRIOTS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC.

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of the Corporation shall be “American Patriots Motorcycle Club, LLC."

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES

The purposes of the Corporation (therein after referred to as the National) are to provide for the

mutual assistance, enjoyment, entertainment, education, physical, mental and social benefit of its

members and the general public; to promote, and advance the sport of motorcycling and the

safety of motorcycling, to serve the interests of motorcycle owners and users; to promote by

example and any other acceptable means, safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles; to

develop a fraternal spirit between the nations Veterans and the general public; to provide each

member with the collective knowledge, experience, and influence of our Nations Constitution

and American Patriots protocols positively affecting Veterans, the families of Veterans and the

entire Veteran community as well as the motorcycling community in and around our surrounding

areas; to acquire, own, lease, mortgage, sell and develop real and personal property necessary or

incidental to the operation of the corporation; to borrow money, contract debts and make

contracts necessary or incidental to the operation of the Corporation; and to do any and all lawful

acts and things necessary pertaining, convenient or incidental to the foregoing purposes, or any

part thereof, tending to increase the value, usefulness, comfort or convenience of the property or

any part thereof at any time held by the Corporation, and to have or exercise all the rights,

powers and privileges pertaining to corporations of a similar nature organized and existing under

the laws of the State of Utah, but not, however, to have or exercise any right, power or privilege

for any purpose for which corporations are not permitted to be formed under the general laws of

the State of Utah as provided in the Utah Code Title 16-6a of the Utah Revised Statutes and any

Acts amendatory or additional thereto.

No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to

its members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the Corporation shall be

authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make

payments and distribution in furtherance of the purposes of the Corporation. No substantial part

of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise

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attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in

(including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any

candidate for public office.

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the Corporation shall not carry on any

other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax

under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of

any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

Upon dissolution of the Corporation, the National Executive Committee shall, after paying or

making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Corporation, dispose of all of the

corporate assets in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated

exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purpose as shall at the time qualify

as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue

Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue

Law), as the National Executive Committee shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of

shall be disposed of by the Utah Superior Court of the County in which the principal office of the

Corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or

organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for

such purposes.

ARTICLE III

ADDRESS, REGISTERED AGENT

The address of the main office or headquarters of the Corporation is 11758 South District Dr.

#106 South Jordan, UT 84095. The name of its Registered Agent is Bernard Frandsen and the

address of the Registered Office of the Corporation is 11758 South District Dr. #106 South

Jordan, UT 84095.

ARTICLE IV

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The National Executive Committee shall consist, at a minimum, of the five (5) elected officers of

the Headquarters Executive Committee and the remainder shall be comprised of the Presidents

and Vice Presidents from each of the subordinate charters in accordance with the by-laws.

ARTICLE V

MEMBERSHIP

There shall be three membership classifications:

(1) Veteran member

(2) Patriot member

(3) Honorary Member

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ARTICLE VI

MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

SECTION 1. VETERAN MEMBER

Except as otherwise provided in this Section, all Regular members must be persons who have

served in a branch of the United States Military for a minimum of 180 days and/or received an

Honorable discharge.

Each Veteran member must be properly licensed to drive a motorcycle by the State or Province

in which he resides and must own a motorcycle, excepting, however, that persons who otherwise

qualify as Veteran members, but do not own motorcycles, may become members if they have

plans to own a motorcycle and do in fact acquire ownership rights in a motorcycle within twelve

(12) months of their acceptance as members. If a Veteran member is unable to acquire ownership

rights in a motorcycle within twelve (12) months, they may still be entitled to membership as an

Honorary member in accordance with the constitution and by-laws.

Any Veteran member, who because of an injury, medical or physical condition is unable to

continue riding a motorcycle, may retain his/her membership as a Veteran member.

SECTION 2. PATRIOT MEMBER

Except as otherwise provided in this Sections, any individual that is not a Veteran and rides their

own motorcycle is eligible to become a Patriot Member.

Each Patriot member must be properly licensed to drive a motorcycle by the State or Province in

which he resides and must own a motorcycle, excepting however, that persons who otherwise

qualify as Patriot members, but do not own a motorcycle, may become members if they have

plans to own a motorcycle and they do in fact acquire ownership rights in a motorcycle within

twelve (12) months of their acceptance as a member. If a Patriot member is unable to acquire

ownership rights in a motorcycle within twelve (12) months, they may still be entitled to

membership as an Honorary member in accordance with the constitution and by-laws.

Any Patriot member, who because of an injury or medical or physical condition is unable to

continue riding a motorcycle, may retain his/her membership as a Patriot member.

SECTION 3. HONORARY MEMBER

Honorary membership may be extended to any person with a simple majority vote of the active

members present at any membership meeting. Such membership shall be restricted to individuals

who have taken positive actions that support the American Patriot principles, purposes, and

objectives but are unable to ride.

SECTION 4. VOTING

Individual Veteran, Patriot and Honorary members shall have the right to vote on general

business submitted to them by the National Executive Committee at the annual or any special

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meeting of the National. All Veteran, Patriot and Honorary members in good standing may vote

on matters of chapter business.

ARTICLE VII

AMENDMENTS OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

(CONSTITUTION)

SECTION 1. THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

The Articles of Incorporation may be amended by a seventy-five percent (75%) vote of the

members present and entitled to vote at any annual or special meeting. No such vote shall be

effective unless the National Executive Committee shall have first adopted a resolution setting

forth the proposed amendment and directing it to be submitted to a vote at a meeting of the

members entitled to vote. Written notice setting forth the proposed amendments or a summary of

the changes to be effected by such amendments shall be given to the membership as provided in

the by-laws.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, changes in the Registered Agent or Office set forth in Article 3

may be implemented in accordance with the procedures permitted in Title 16-6a of the Utah

Revised Statutes.

There shall be no amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, which would alter the purpose or

general mission of the Corporation.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

The National Executive Committee shall have the power to make, alter, amend and repeal the

by-laws of the Corporation by affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Committee, provided

however, that any such amendment shall be submitted to a vote of the voting membership of the

Corporation at the next annual or special meeting of the membership. Such amendments by the

Board are effective until and unless they are disapproved by a seventy-five percent (75%) vote of

the members present and entitled to vote at the annual or special meeting next following the

amendment so made by the Board.

There shall be no amendments to the by-laws which are contrary to the purpose or general

mission of the Corporation.

ARTICLE VIII

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the membership shall be held during the annual convention at a time and

place as determined by the convention host chapter, subject to the approval of the National

Executive Committee.

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BY-LAWS OF

AMERICAN PATRIOTS

MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC.

ARTICLE I.

NAME, COLORS, UNIFORMS, HEADQUARTERS

SECTION 1.01. NAME

The name of the Corporation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "National") is American

Patriots Motorcycle Club, LLC.

SECTION 1.02. COLORS

American Patriots MC official colors will consist of a black vest or jacket with the official

patches sewn onto them in accordance with the by-laws.

BACK OF THE BLACK LEATHER VEST OR JACKET:

(1). Official Back Patch: consists of a one piece patch measuring 12” across from tip to tip of

the top arch of the patch and 9” high. The top of the patch will have an upwards arch with the

letters spelling the words “AMERICAN PATRIOTS”. The center of the patch will have a Skull

over crossed pistols. The skull will be wrapped in an American Flag covering the nose, mouth

and lower jaw. The words “We The People” are written on the forehead of the skull. The

Number “2” and the letter “A” will be set into the handles of the pistols representing the 2nd

amendment. The number 1789 is centered below the American flag representing the signing of

the Constitution. The letters “M” and “C” will be on either side of the skull representing that we

are a Motorcycle Club. This patch is worn centered on the back of the vest or jacket with the top

of the arch just below the neck. No other patch or insignia is to be worn above or beside this top

arch.

(2). Military Branch Rocker, Patriot Rocker and Honorary Rocker will consist of a one

patch piece rocker with a downward arch. This patch will be worn centered directly below the

Official Back Patch. In the event a Veteran Member has served in more than one branch the

member can choose to wear an additional Branch rocker directly under the first Branch rocker.

(3). Military campaign ribbons. Patches depicting military campaigns and deployments can be

worn attached to the bottom back of the vest or jacket.

(4). Other than the description of the patches/emblems mentioned above, no other patches or

emblems are authorized to be worn on the back of the vest or jacket.

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FRONT OF THE BLACK LEATHER VEST OR JACKET:

(1). American Flag Patch: Worn on the front of the vest or jacket and in the left shoulder area.

This patch measures 2 5/8” tall by 3 ½” wide and can be either subdued or full color.

(2). Optional Name Tape: Rectangular patch with letters spelling out the individuals’ name or

road name. This patch measures 1” tall by 3 1/12” long and should be worn conspicuously on the

front right side chest area of the vest.

(3). Officer Banner: Rectangular patch with letters spelling out the official office being held.

This patch measures 1“ tall by 3 ½” long and should be worn conspicuously on front right side

chest area of the vest. The Officer Banner is to be placed immediately below and touching

the Optional Name Tag.

(4). “National” and “State” officer Banner: Rectangular patch with letters spelling out

“National” or “State”. The patch measures 1“ tall by 3 ½” long and should be worn

conspicuously on front right side chest area of the vest placed immediately under and touching

the officer banner.

(5). “Nomad” Banner: Rectangular patch with letters spelling out “Nomad”. The patch

measures “ tall by 3 ½” long and should be worn conspicuously on front right side chest area of

the vest placed immediately under and touching the Optional Name Tag.

All other non-specific patches and pins worn on the front of the vest or jacket are at your own

discretion.

All membership is strictly voluntary! When one voluntarily joins they do so with the

understanding and agreement that our colors are to be worn properly and in their entirety. All

patches approved and authorized are to be worn and in the proper locations with no exceptions.

All members are expected to have the courage, resolve and willingness to stand up for and in

defense of their colors. Your colors are to be treated with the utmost honor and respect and are

never to be removed in public and left unattended or unsecured. To compromise ones’ colors in

such a fashion is to compromise the club and places the member at risk of termination as a

member.

Members will never leave their colors hanging on their bike handlebars or draped across the seat

unattended. Your colors should be under guard at all times when out in public. If you must

remove them for some reason they must be locked up or left with other members keeping watch

over them until you can return to wearing them again.

All members are authorized and issued one set of patches. Patches are the sole property of

American Patriots MC. In the event of termination of membership, the member must return all

patches immediately.

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APMC will provide every member with a pocket copy of the Declaration of Independence and

U.S. Constitution. This will be carried by the member at all times when wearing the colors!

SECTION 1.03. HEADQUARTERS

The National Headquarters shall be established and operated for the conduct of corporate

business in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.

SECTION 1.04. EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NAME

The National and its licensed authorized chapters shall have the exclusive right to use the name

"American Patriots Motorcycle Club, Inc." and the words "American Patriots MC". The

Corporation shall retain the exclusive and sole right to use, or to allow or refuse the use of all

emblems, seals, badges, or any of the Corporation's Registered Marks. All use of the Nationals

name, trademarks and logos by members, chapters or other subdivisions of the Corporation and

all goodwill relating thereto shall inure to the benefit of the National for the purpose of

preserving its name, trademarks and logos.

No member, chapter, or other subdivision of the Corporation shall use the corporate name or any

of its marks or logos which are confusingly similar in any business pursuit or in any other

activity, which violates the Constitution, by-laws or Guidelines set forth by the National

Executive Committee.

All items, not distinctly marked as an event, chapter, or conference item offered for sale by any

member, chapter, or other subdivision of the Corporation bearing the corporate name, or the

name "American Patriots MC", or any registered mark of the Corporation, shall be submitted and

approved in writing by the National Executive Committee in accordance with guidelines which

the National Executive Committee may adopt. Unauthorized use of the corporate name,

emblems, or marks or any marks which are confusingly similar shall be cause for fine

procedures, removal, or suspension of the offending members, chapters or other subdivision of

the Corporation in accordance with Article IX of the by-laws.

The National Executive Committee shall penalize violators of this section with a letter of

warning. Such letter to include the date, time, location, identity of sales person present, and a

complete description of item(s) in violation. A copy of this letter shall be forwarded to the

member or members found to be in violation and not representing their respective chapter, a

copy of the warning letter will also be sent to the member’s chapter President and Secretary for

corrective actions with the member of members. This letter will be authored and mailed from the

National Executive Committee within 30 days of notification and verification of the violation.

Any subsequent violation or any failure to remove the item(s) after receipt of notification of such

violation, in accordance with guidelines which the National Executive Committee may adopt,

may be fined for such a second offense in an amount not to exceed $100.00, or in the event of

any such third or subsequent offense, a fine not to exceed $250.00 and/or suspension or

revocation of the violating chapter's charter or the violating person’s membership. If a member

or members are found to be in violation, and the member or members are found to be in

violation, and the member or member’s chapter does not take corrective actions after being

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notified in writing of the violation(s), the chapter may also be held to such fines and penalties as

stated in accordance to the decision of the National Executive Committee. All monies received

as a result of such fine(s) shall be placed in the "Special Fund Account".

ARTICLE II.

MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 2.01. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND TENURE

The three membership classes are:

1) Veteran membership

2) Patriot membership

3) Honorary membership

No member shall hold membership in more than one (1) duly chartered chapter.

SECTION 2.02. VETERAN MEMBERSHIP

Only those persons who qualify under the applicable provisions of the National Constitution

(Articles of Incorporation) may be Veteran members of the National. The term of Veteran

membership shall be indefinite.

SECTION 2.03. PATRIOT MEMBERSHIP

Only those persons who qualify under the applicable provisions of the National Constitution may

be Patriot members. The term of Patriot memberships shall be indefinite.

SECTION 2.04. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Honorary membership may be extended to any person with a simple majority vote of the active

members present at any membership meeting. Such membership shall be restricted to individuals

who have taken positive actions that support the APMC principles, purposes, and objectives but

are unable to ride.

The Chapter Executive Committee shall make the final determination whether a person qualifies

as an honorary member of the chapter, by virtue of his contributions to the National or the sport

of motorcycling. Honorary memberships will be granted by chapter boards on a one-year basis

and will be evaluated by each concerned chapter on a one-year basis and will be evaluated by

each concerned Chapter Executive Committee at the chapter annual meeting. Chapter Executive

Committee’s may appoint committees to evaluate honorary membership grants and renewals.

The honorary membership in any given chapter may not exceed more than twenty percent (20%)

of the previous year's membership of Veteran and Patriot members in the chapter. The National

Executive Committee may confer honorary membership at their discretion, provided, however,

that honorary membership conferred by the National Executive Committee may not exceed ten

percent (10%) of the membership of Veteran and Patriot members of the National.

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SECTION 2.05. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP (CHAPTER CHAPLAIN)

Each chapter may grant Special membership status to an ordained member of a recognized

religion or religious order for the position of chapter Chaplain. Such membership is limited to

one (1) per chapter and selection may be by criteria established by the chapter not inconsistent

with the Constitution and By-law.

1. Each candidate for the office of Chaplain shall meet all requirements as a prospective member.

2. Chaplain must possess a minister’s license or have a letter from their church pastor verifying

their qualifications to serve as a Chaplain.

3. In the absence of a licensed minister, any member with a minimum of 3 years of membership

can perform limited duties as the club’s Chaplain. These individuals will be recognized as the

club’s Chaplain but will not wear the banner unless they meet the qualifications of paragraph 2.

4. In order to wear the “CHAPLAIN” banner, the candidate must an ordained, licensed minister.

5. Chaplain must be in good standing and an active member to carry out any and all

responsibilities.

Chaplain Responsibilities:

1. The Chaplain is an advisor to the general officers to assist in maintaining a positive image of

the club and its active members.

2. The Chaplain is responsible for conducting marriages, funeral, and dedications upon the

request of any club members, Veterans and /or a Veterans family member(s).

3. The Chaplain must be available to provide any form of counseling, to be held in confidence

between the Chaplain and the said member, upon the request of any club member.

4. The Chaplain is responsible for the spiritual growth, guidance, and protection of all members.

5. Chaplain will serve until rescinded, suspended, or voluntarily terminated.

6. Chaplain is not required to attend any club functions that conflict with any spiritual beliefs.

7. Ordained Chaplains must appoint, review, and recommend successors. If a candidate is

referred to the Chaplain, He must conduct an informal interview to ensure the candidate meets

the qualifications to fulfill this position.

SECTION 2.06. MEMBER CONDUCT

All members are responsible for maintaining the public image or the organization. Member

should at all times conduct themselves so as not to bring discredit to the club.

1. A member should not make any statements, in any form of communication, or commit any act,

that portrays the motorcycle club or its members in a negative or unfavorable manner.

2. Members are to promote co-existence with other motorcycle clubs and organizations.

3. Members are expected to promote motorcycle safety, ride responsibly and encourage new

membership.

4. Members are expected to treat fellow members and guests with courtesy and respect.

5. Any grievance between members shall be directed to the “chain of command.” Should one of

the links in this chain be unavailable, not in effect, or the subject of the grievance, the next

higher chain shall be contacted.

6. The Executive Committee has the right to take any appropriate disciplinary action, including

revocation and or suspension of membership, and written and or oral reprimand of any members

in violation of this code, in accordance with APMC by laws.

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10. Any member having had (3) disciplinary actions taken against them may not be nominated

for, elected, or appointed for an officer position for 3 years following the last disciplinary action.

ARTICLE III.

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION 3.01. NUMBER

The number of the members on the National Executive Committee shall be six (6) officers and

the current State representative.

SECTION 3.02. QUALIFICATION

The National Executive Committee shall be composed of the National President, Immediate Past

National President, National Vice-President, National Secretary, National Treasurer, National

Sergeant-At-Arms, and the State Presidents or Chapter Presidents, from states with only one

Chapter.

Members who have previously served as a Chapter President or vice President and are presently

serving as Chapter President or Vice president may serve on the National Executive Committee.

SECTION 3.03. RESIGNATION

Any director may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the National

Executive Committee.

SECTION 3.04. VACANCY

Any vacancy in the National Executive Committee occurring during the year may be filled for

the unexpired portion of the term by a majority vote of the National Executive Committee then

serving, even though less than a quorum, at any meeting of the Committee. Any Officer so

elected by the National Executive Committee shall hold office until the next succeeding annual

meeting of the members of the National or until the election and qualification of his successor.

SECTION 3.05. ANNUAL MEETINGS

Immediately after each annual membership meeting, the Officers shall meet for the purpose of

the organization and transaction of any National business, and if a quorum of the Officers is then

present, no prior notice of such meeting shall be required to be given, the place and time of such

first meeting may, however, be fixed by consent of all directors.

SECTION 3.06. SPECIAL MEETING

Special meetings of the National Executive Committee may be called by the President or Vice

President at the discretion of either and must be called by either of them whenever a majority of

Officers shall so request. A majority of the Officers present shall constitute a quorum for the

transaction of business at any meeting of the Board, except as otherwise provided in these by-

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laws or the Articles of Incorporation, although a lesser number may adjourn the meeting to

another date.

SECTION 3.07. NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Notice of all National Executive Committee meetings, except as otherwise provided in these by-

laws, must be given by mailing such notice at least ten (10) days and E-mailing at least three (3)

before the meeting, to the usual business or residence address of each Officer.

SECTION 3.09. PRESIDING OFFICERS

At all meetings of the Executive Committee, the President or Vice President, or in their absence

a person chosen by the Officers present, shall preside.

SECTION 3.09. QUORUM

At all meetings of the National Executive Committee a majority of the Officers shall constitute a

quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the Officers present at any

meeting at which there is a quorum shall control except that a majority of the entire Board must

approve any change in the by-laws and a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the entire Board must

approve any change in the Articles of Incorporation. If at any meeting there is less than a quorum

present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further

notice to any absent Officer and may take such other and further action as is provided by law or

elsewhere in these by-laws.

SECTION 3.10. UNANIMOUS ACTION OF OFFICERS WITHOUT A MEETING

Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Executive Committee or of a committee of

the Officers may be taken without a meeting if all of the Officers or all of the members of the

committee, as the case may be, sign written consents setting forth the action taken or to be taken,

at any time before or after the intended effective date of such action. Such consent shall be filed

with the Minutes of Executive Committee meetings and shall have the same effect as a

unanimous vote.

SECTION 3.11. DUTIES AND POWERS

(1) The National Executive Committee shall supervise and be responsible for all affairs and

property of the National and in no event shall any person or other entity dealing with the Officers

of the National be obligated to inquire into the authority of the Officers to enter into and

consummate any contract, transaction or other action.

(2) The National Executive Committee shall have the power to inspect, at their discretion, all

records, books, and accounts of the National, or any subsidiary chapters Executive Committee. It

shall be the obligation of all subsidiaries of the National to make their records reasonably

available to the National Executive Committee. Such obligation shall include, but not be limited

to furnishing copies of requested records to the National Executive Committee at the National

headquarters.

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(3) The National Executive Committee shall be empowered to accept or reject all applications for

membership in or resignations from the National, and shall have the power to expel or suspend

any member for cause.

(4) The National Executive Committee may grant to any group of five (5) or more persons, who

are not presently members of the National, unless released from their chapter, and who qualify as

Veteran or Patriot members, a Charter for the formation of a chapter of the American Patriots

Motorcycle Club, Inc. A chapter must have a minimum of five (5) Regular members in order to

retain their Charter from year to year. Exemptions to this requirement must be requested by the

chapter in writing to the National Board who may give an exemption on an annual basis. Each

new chapter may adopt any legal form of organization but must adopt by-laws consistent with

the Articles of Incorporation (Constitution) and by-laws of the National. Chapter by-laws shall

not be effective until approved by the National Executive Committee as being in general

conformity with the purposes of the National.

(5) The National Executive Committee shall have the power to accept on behalf of the National

any contributions, appropriations, or grants-in-aid from whatever source and in any form.

(6) The National Executive Committee may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire committee

membership require any Chapter that does not conform to the Constitution and by-laws of the

Corporation, to surrender its Charter and all funds and property of the National. Any monies and

the value of any property so received shall be given to a Veterans charity, designated by the

National Executive Committee, in the name of the Corporation. From the date of a subsidiary

entity's receipt of a written demand for surrender of its Charter made by the National Executive

Committee, the entity to which such demand is directed shall immediately cease using the

corporate name.

(7) All Corporate powers, except as otherwise provided for in these by-laws and in the laws of

the State of Utah, shall be and are hereby vested in and shall be exercised by the National

Executive Committee. The Committee may by general resolution delegate to committees, or to

Officers of the Corporation, such powers as they may see fit, except as provided under the laws

of the State of Utah or the Articles of Incorporation.

SECTION 3.12. COMPENSATION

Officers shall not receive any stated salary for their services.

SECTION 3.13. ELECTION, TERM OF OFFICE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

National Officers will hold their position for an indefinite period of time. When a National

Officer becomes vacant, an election shall be conducted at the general meeting of the National to

be held at the National headquarters the second Saturday in January at 09:00 a.m. If the election

of Officers shall be delayed for any reason, an election shall be held as soon thereafter as

convenient. All Officers of the National must presently be or have previously served as the

President of a local chapter.

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1) Any regular member who wishes to be a candidate for an office on the National Executive

Committee, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Sergeant-At-Arms must contact

the National Secretary after March 1st but prior to May 1st of the year prior to the election and

request to be placed in consideration for the nomination of that office.

2) At this time, the National Secretary shall fill out a nomination sheet on each candidate and

forward it to the Verification Committee, immediately after the filing period closes.

3) Assignment and designation of the founding National President shall be given to the registered

agent. The registered agent shall have the responsibility to nominate all other founding national

officers.

SECTION 3.14. VACANCIES

In case any office of the National becomes vacant by death, resignation, retirement,

disqualification, or any other cause, the majority of the Officers then in office, although less than

a quorum, may elect a qualified person to fill the vacancy, and the Officer so elected shall hold

office and serve until the next election and qualification of his successor.

SECTION 3.15. NATIONAL PRESIDENT

The National President shall be the General Executive Head of the Corporation. He shall preside

at all meetings of the Corporation and Executive Committee, and shall be an Ex Officio member

of all other committees, except the Nominating Committee. He shall be the co-signer with the

Treasurer of all notes, checks, deeds, leases, mortgages, and other legal documents given on

behalf of the National, and shall if required by the National Executive Committee, execute

security bonds on behalf of and at the expense of the Corporation. He shall have the power to

call meetings of the Executive Committee, and shall make a report of the work of the National

Executive Committee at each annual meeting of the National.

SECTION 3.16. NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

At the request of the National President, or in the event of his absence or disability, the National

Vice President may perform the duties and possess and exercise the powers of the President; and

to the extent authorized by law, the Vice President shall have such other powers as the National

Executive Committee may determine, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by

the Executive Committee. The Vice President may continue to perform the duties of the

President until such time as the National Executive Committee declares a vacancy and elects a

qualified replacement to serve as President.

SECTION 3.17. NATIONAL TREASURER

The National Treasurer shall have custody of all funds and property of the National, subject to

such regulations as may be imposed by the Executive Committee. He may be required to give

bond for the faithful performance of his duties, in such sum and with such sureties as the

National Executive Committee may require. He shall receive all National funds, depositing the

same in the name of the National in such bank or trust company as may be designated by the

Executive Committee, and keep accurate record of all receipts and disbursements. When

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necessary or proper, he may co-sign with the President on behalf of the National checks, notes,

and other obligations, given on behalf of the National. He shall not make any disbursement of

corporate funds other than corporate administrative expenses in excess of one hundred dollars

($100.00) without prior approval of the Executive Committee. He shall enter regularly, on the

books of the National to be kept by him for the purpose, full and accurate account of all monies

and obligations received and paid or incurred by him for or on account of the National, and shall

exhibit such books at all reasonable times to any Officer on application at National headquarters.

He shall make a full report of the financial status of the National at each annual meeting, and

upon request, at any meeting of the Executive Committee. He shall, in general, perform the

entire duties incident to the office of Treasurer, subject to the control of the Executive

Committee.

SECTION 3.19. NATIONAL SECRETARY

The National Secretary shall have charge of such books, documents, and papers as the National

Executive Committee may determine. The Secretary shall attend all the meetings of the National

and the National Executive Committee and shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the

Executive Committee and members of the National. He shall keep a record, containing the

names, alphabetically arranged, of all the persons who are members of the National, showing

their places of residence, and such book shall be open for inspection as prescribed by law. He

shall collect all yearly dues from membership and turn the same over to the Treasurer upon

demand, taking a receipt therefore. He shall give adequate notice to all members in advance of

the annual meeting or any special meeting of the National, and shall make a full report of the

membership status of the National at each annual meeting. At the request of the President, or as

otherwise provided herein, he should give adequate notice of all meetings of the Executive

Committee. For purposes of this section "adequate notice" shall mean notice given as specified

in Article III, Section 3.08 of these by-laws.

SECTION 3.19. NATIONAL SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

The National Sergeant-At-Arms shall be responsible for ensuring that the by-laws and standing

Rules of the organization are not violated and that order is maintained at all meetings and events.

The Sergeant-At-Arms will head all investigations for violations of the constitution and by-laws

and will be the point of contact for any issues requiring the use of civil authorities.

SECTION 3.20. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms and the current

President from each chapter shall be the Executive Committee.

SECTION 3.21. APPOINTED COMMITTEES

The National Executive Committee may, from time to time, appoint such other committees as

they may deem necessary or advisable for carrying out the purposes and work of the National

and delegate to such committees such authority and powers as it may see fit to grant within the

limits of the committee’s authority. The membership of such committees shall be limited to

Veteran, Patriot and Honorary members of the Corporation, and the National Executive

Committee shall fix the tenure of each committee.

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SECTION 3.22. VERIFICATION COMMITTEE

Immediately following the closing of the filing period for National Executive Committee (March

1st to May 1st) for the Corporation, the National Executive Committee shall appoint a

verification committee.

(1) The committee shall meet only once during the election period prior to the National

Convention. This will be via conference call for the purpose of electing a Chairman and

discussing other issues related to the National nominations. The committee and the Chairman

shall conduct the business of the committee in accordance with this by-law.

(2) The Committee shall review the qualifications of each candidate and make sure that the

individual seeking office meets those qualifications.

(3) The National Executive Committee will mail to the Verification Committee a synopsis of the

candidates that have requested to be nominated for a National Executive position along with the

records that either verify or dispute the candidate’s nomination.

(4) This committee will disqualify any candidate not meeting proper qualifications.

(5) To qualify for office on the National Executive Committee the candidate must have served or

currently be serving as a Chapter President or Vice President. The member must be in good

standing and have a history of reputable service.

ARTICLE IV.

STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION 4.01. REQUIREMENT FOR STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Any state that has a multiple chapters can submit to National a request to establish and elect a

State Executive Committee.

SECTION 4.02. NUMBER

The number of the members on the State Executive Committee shall be six (6) officers and the

current President from each established chapter.

SECTION 4.03. QUALIFICATION The State Executive Committee shall be composed of the State President, Immediate Past State

President, State Vice-President, State Secretary, State Treasurer, State Sergeant-At-Arms, and

the President from each established Chapter in their state.

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Members who have previously served as a Chapter President or vice President and are presently

serving as Chapter President or Vice president may serve on the State Executive Committee.

Members of the State Executive Committee must be a current member of an Active Chapter

within their state.

Officers of the State Executive Committee will be comprised from the membership body of all

Chapters within the State but, no more than 3 members of any individual chapter.

SECTION 4.04. ANNUAL MEETINGS

Immediately after each annual membership meeting, the State Officers shall meet for the purpose

of the organization and transaction of any State business.

SECTION 4.05. SPECIAL MEETING

Special meetings of the State Executive Committee may be called by the State President or State

Vice President at the discretion of either and must be called by either of them whenever a

majority of State Officers shall so request.

SECTION 4.06. PRESIDING OFFICERS

At all meetings of the State Executive Committee, the State President or State Vice President, or

in their absence a person chosen by the State Officers present, shall preside.

SECTION 4.07. QUORUM

At all meetings of the State Executive Committee a majority of the State Officers shall constitute

a quorum for the transaction of business.

SECTION 4.08. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND POWERS

(1) The State Executive Committee shall supervise and be responsible for all authorized chapters

located within their state boundaries.

(2) The State Executive Committee shall have the power to inspect, at their discretion, all

records, books, and accounts of their states chapters, or any subsidiary chapters Executive

Committee. It shall be the obligation of all subsidiaries of the State to make their records

reasonably available to the State Executive Committee. Such obligation shall include, but not be

limited to furnishing copies of requested records to the National Executive Committee at the

National headquarters.

(3) The State Executive Committee shall be empowered to accept or reject all applications for

membership in their state, and shall have the power to expel or suspend any member for cause.

(4) The State Executive Committee shall have the power to accept, on behalf of the National, any

contributions, appropriations, or grants-in-aid from whatever source and in any form.

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(5) The State Executive Committee may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire committee

membership require any Chapter within their state that does not conform to the Constitution and

by-laws of the Corporation, to surrender its Charter and all funds and property of the National.

Any monies and the value of any property so received shall be given to a Veterans charity,

designated by the National Executive Committee, in the name of the Corporation. From the date

of a subsidiary entity's receipt of a written demand for surrender of its Charter made by the State

Executive Committee, the entity to which such demand is directed shall immediately cease using

the corporate name.

SECTION 4.09. ELECTION, TERM OF OFFICE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

State Officers will hold their position for an indefinite period of time. When a State Officer

becomes vacant, an election shall be conducted at the special meeting of the chapters located

within the state. All State Officers must presently be or have previously served as the President

of a chapter located within that state.

(1) Any regular member who wishes to be a candidate for the State Executive Committee:

President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Sergeant-At-Arms must contact the State

Secretary and request to be placed in consideration for the nomination of that office.

SECTION 4.10. VACANCIES

In case any office of the National becomes vacant by death, resignation, retirement,

disqualification, or any other cause, the majority of the Officers then in office, although less than

a quorum, may elect a qualified person to fill the vacancy, and the Officer so elected shall hold

office and serve until the next election and qualification of his successor.

SECTION 4.11. STATE PRESIDENT

The President shall preside at all meetings State Executive Committee, and shall be an Ex

Officio member of all other committees. He shall have the power to call meetings of the State

Executive Committee, and shall make a report of the work of the State Executive Committee at

each annual meeting of the National.

SECTION 4.12. STATE VICE PRESIDENT

At the request of the President, or in the event of his absence or disability, the Vice President

may perform the duties and possess and exercise the powers of the President; and to the extent

authorized by law, the Vice President shall have such other powers as the State Executive

Committee may determine, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the

Executive Committee. The Vice President may continue to perform the duties of the President

until such time as the State Executive Committee declares a vacancy and elects a qualified

replacement to serve as President.

SECTION 4.13. STATE TREASURER

The Treasurer shall review regularly the books of each chapter located within the state and shall

provide to the National, if requested, a full and accurate account of all monies and obligations

received and paid or incurred. He shall make a full report of the financial status of the chapters

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located within the state at each annual meeting, and upon request, at any meeting of the

Executive Committee. He shall, in general, perform the entire duties incident to the office of

Treasurer, subject to the control of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 4.14. STATE SECRETARY

The State Secretary shall review and audit all books, documents, and papers for accuracy for

each chapter located within their state. The State Secretary shall attend all the meetings of the

State Executive Committee and shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the State Executive

Committee. He shall give adequate notice to all members in advance of any meeting of the State,

and shall make a full report of the membership status of the State at each annual meeting.

SECTION 4.15. STATE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

The State Sergeant-At-Arms shall be responsible for ensuring that the by-laws and standing

Rules of the organization are not violated and that order is maintained at all meetings and events.

The State Sergeant-At-Arms will head all investigations for violations of the constitution and by-

laws and will be the point of contact for any issues requiring the use of civil authorities.

SECTION 4.16. STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The State President, State Vice President, State Secretary, State Treasurer and State Sergeant-At-

Arms and the current President from each chapter in their State shall be the State Executive

Committee.

ARTICLE V.

CHAPTERS

SECTION 5.01. QUALIFICATION

All chapters must be established by the National Executive Committee in accordance with the

provisions of these by-laws relating to the granting of charters for the formation of chapters. A

chapter so established may exercise full power and authority over chapter business to the extent

that the transaction of chapter business is consistent with the Constitution (Articles of

Incorporation) and by-laws of the National. Each chapter may adopt by-laws for the conduct of

its business. Chapter government is responsible for the organization of corporate activities at the

chapter level, including without limitations, the collection of dues from its members overseeing

the requirements of its membership and compliance by its members with the overall purposes of

the National.

SECTION 5.02. ESTABLISHING NEW CHAPTERS

Members wishing to create and establish Chapters within APMC must first submit directly to

APMC Headquarters in writing their Request for Chapter Approval. Included in this request

should be the prospective Chapters Organizational Plan consisting of Chapter Bylaws and Chain

of Command listing Elected Officer Positions and Titles along with the names of those persons

holding key positions. Each Individual Chapters Bylaws and Organizational Chain of Command

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should be inclusive and in line with APMC Headquarters guidelines of the APMC Constitution

and Bylaws. (THE EASIEST WAY TO DO THIS IS TO SIMPLY COPY HEADQUARTERS

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS VERBATIM AND SUBMIT). In order to establish a new

Chapter a minimum of four (4) members are required to fill Chapter officer positions of

President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

A new chapter may be approved and established without having the minimum number of

required members on a case by case basis. Any new chapter established will have one year to

meet all requirements for membership. Any chapter not meeting all requirements will be required

to submit to Headquarters an explanation and a plan of action to meet all requirements to be

considered for an additional year to meet the requirements. If all requirements are not met after

this extension the chapter will forfeit its charter. Any members in good standing of a chapter that

loses its charter, will have the option of joining another chapter, if available, or requesting a

transfer to nomad status.

Once approved by APMC Headquarters the new Chapter will be issued a Chapter Number and

copy of the APMC Charter authorizing the Chapters Rights and Privileges. Each Chapter will be

required to submit an initial Chapter fee to APMC Headquarters in the amount of $100.00. The

initial payment of these fees will be required at the time the Request for Chapter Approval is

submitted. Afterwards, an annual Chapter fees in the amount of $50 will be required to be paid

directly to APMC Headquarters during the month of January of each year. Failure to comply will

result in the revoking of the Chapters Charter until fees are paid in full.

Chapters may require their active members to pay annual Chapters dues not to exceed $30.00.

APMC having been founded on the Principles of the Constitution of the United States and the

Bill of Rights devotes itself first and foremost to taking a stand against the unlawful removal of

these rights.

Chapter officers are responsible for ensuring their members are in compliance with all

membership fees and dues (i.e. headquarters and chapter fees and dues) and are conducting

themselves in accordance to the mandates established by APMC as spelled out in this Charter,

Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations.

APMC Headquarters reserves the right to suspend and / or permanently terminate any Chapter

and /or the membership of any member that has been found to misrepresent APMC its members

and /or its officials in any manner which brings dishonor to the motorcycle club and/or its

officers and members.

SECTION 5.03. CHAPTER OFFICERS

Chapter Officers shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-at-

Arms. Other positions may be established and elected as determined by the chapter members in

accordance with elections, which are consistent with the Constitution and by-laws of the

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National. Only Veteran or Patriot members may hold the offices of President and Vice President,

Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms.

The powers and obligations of Chapter Officers shall be commensurate with the powers and

duties of National Officers as outlined in these by-laws, with respect to Chapter business.

SECTION 5.04. COMMITTEES

Chapter committees may be established in accordance with procedures set out in these by-laws

for the establishment of National committees, except that such committees shall be established

under the authority of Chapter Officers.

SECTION 5.05. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The business and property of each chapter shall be managed and controlled by the Executive

Committee. The term for the Executive Committee shall be indefinite. Elections shall be held

annually to fill any vacancies. The Executive Committee shall consist of Chapter President, Vice

President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant-At-Arms. The members of the Chapter may

establish other positions to be held by elected Chapter members for the conduct of Chapter

business. Provisions of these by-laws relating to the conduct of business by the National

Executive Committee shall apply to actions of any Chapter Executive Committee so far as

applicable.

ARTICLE VI.

DUES

SECTION 6.01. NATIONAL DUES

All new members shall be assessed a first year membership and initiation fee of one hundred

($100.00) U.S. dollars. It shall be the responsibility of each Chapter to collect the individual

member's dues and submit seventy ($70) U.S. dollars of the funds to the National. The remaining

thirty ($30) U.S. dollars will be retained by the chapter as satisfaction of the member’s first year

dues. The annual dues for renewal of individual membership shall be twenty ($20.00) U.S.

dollars and submitted to the National headquarters no later than January 31 of each year.

National headquarters will issue to all paid up first year new members one center patch and one

bottom rocker. Upon termination of membership from a chapter, all such items shall be returned

to the chapter.

SECTION 6.02. SILVER LIFE DUES TIER

Any Regular member who has been a member of the American Patriots for at least 10

consecutive years and in all other ways herein contained continues to qualify for membership,

may apply for Silver Life Membership Dues Tier. Silver Life Dues Tier shall maintain all the

rights and privileges of a regular member except, upon acceptance of their request and one-time

fee of two hundred ($200.00) US Dollars, shall be exempt from all future dues. One hundred

($100) U.S. dollars shall be forwarded to National and one hundred ($100) U.S. dollars will be

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retained by the chapter. All Silver Life dues tier members must maintain their memberships to

local chapters as currently described in the National Constitution and by-laws.

SECTION 6.03. CHAPTER DUES

National will assess an annual membership fee not to exceed $50 for each chapter payable by the

31st of January.

ARTICLE VII.

VOTING

SECTION 7.01. NATIONAL BUSINESS

Individual members shall have the right to vote on general business submitted to them by the

National Executive Committee at the annual or any special meeting of the National.

SECTION 7.02. CHAPTERS

Individual members in good standing may vote on matters of Chapter business. The Chapter

officer presiding at any meeting where a vote of the members is taken shall make the

determination whether a particular member is in good standing and thus eligible to vote. If the

presiding officer makes such determination at the meeting, the determination shall be subject to a

vote of the membership qualified to vote if the presiding officer's ruling is questioned.

ARTICLE VIII.

NOMAD

SECTION 8.01. AUTHORITY

The Nomad chapter has been established by the National Executive Committee in accordance

with the provisions of these by-laws relating to the granting of charters for the formation of

chapters. Any member in good standing may request to the National Executive Committee to

have Nomad status. Nomads will be governed by American Patriots National By-laws and

Constitution with the exception of the following guidelines regarding dues and voting. Any

member belonging to a chapter that wants to become a Monad must first request to be released

from the chapter. This request should be made to the Chapter executive committee. In the event

the request is due to irreconcilable differences with the chapter a special request may be made to

the national directly.

SECTION 8.02. VOTING

Individual Nomad members in good standing may vote on matters of ANY chapters’ business

they are physically present for as a general member of the voting body. The Chapter officer

presiding at any meeting where a vote of the members is taken shall make the determination

whether a particular member is in good standing and thus eligible to vote. If the presiding officer

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makes such determination at the meeting, the determination shall be subject to a vote of the

membership qualified to vote if the presiding officer's ruling is questioned.

SECTION 8.03. DUES

All new Nomad members shall be assessed a first year membership and initiation fee of one

hundred ($100.00) U.S. dollars to the National. The annual dues for renewal of individual

Nomad membership shall be fifty ($50.00) U.S. dollars submitted to the National headquarters

no later than January 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX.

AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS

SECTION 9.01.

These by-laws and the articles of incorporation (constitution) of the National may be amended

only in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation.

ARTICLE X.

DISCIPLINE

SECTION 10.01. CHAPTER SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS

Notwithstanding other provisions of the Constitution and by-laws of the National, a Chapter may

suspend or remove a member for cause. Prior to suspension or removal, the member will be

served written notice containing a specific outline of the charges against him and proposed action

to be taken. Such notice to the member may be by personal service or certified mail return

receipt requested. However, no action will go into effect until the member waives his right to

appeal the decision, the allotted time for appeal to the next level has expired, or all appeals have

been exhausted and the appeal has been denied by the final arbitrating board, or designated

committee thereof. In emergency circumstances, where immediate action is necessary to protect

the involved parties or the organization from civil liability or criminal liability, action may be

taken immediately by the National Executive Committee and the member/former member will be

allowed a reconsideration hearing within the allotted time for an appeal under normal

circumstances.

SECTION 10.02. PROCEDURE AT CHAPTER LEVEL

Chapters may establish a fair and just discipline system provided there is at least one level of

appeal offered at the level where the discipline is initiated. If a member is dissatisfied with a

decision, he must appeal within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice of the decision. Said

appeal may be in person or by written brief. Appeals of final chapter decisions will be reviewed

by the state executive committee, if available, or the National executive committee.

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SECTION 10.03. PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW BY NATIONAL EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE

The National Executive Committee will give all parties concerned the right to submit written

documentation or appear before the National Executive Committee for the purposes of a review

of a final decision. A decision rendered by the National Executive Committee after a full hearing

shall be considered final. The National Secretary or such other person as the Board may

designate shall keep a written synopsis of the final hearing before the Board which shall contain

a file of any documents submitted as evidence at the hearing.

In order to overturn a decision made at a chapter level, the

State or National Executive Committee must agree by a 2/3 majority vote of all members present

during the appeal.

SECTION 10.04. SUSPENSION OR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS BY THE NATIONAL

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The National Executive Committee may by its own motion decide to suspend or remove any

member for cause. In all cases the National Executive Committee shall notify the member of its

decision by mailing notice of the decision to the member’s last known address by certified mail

return receipt requested. The affected member shall be granted a hearing for the purposes of

reconsideration of the Committee’s decision, by the Executive Committee or a committee

designated by the Executive Committee for the purposes of such a hearing, if the member

requests said hearing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision of the Executive

Committee. Such request shall be in writing mailed to the Secretary of the National Executive

Committee C/O the National Headquarters Office. The member shall have the right to submit

written documentation and to appear before the Board or its designated committee at the

reconsideration hearing. The Board shall issue its final decision within sixty (60) days of the date

of the reconsideration hearing. In emergency circumstances, where immediate action is

necessary to protect the involved parties or the organization from civil liability or criminal

liability, action may be taken immediately by Executive Committee to suspend or remove a

member. The suspended member or former member shall be granted a reconsideration hearing

and appeal to the Board of Governors if requested within the normally allotted time for such

requests.

SECTION 10.05. DISCIPLINE

Any individual that has been declared “Persona Non Grata”, shall not be allowed, to attend any

American Patriots function, either as a guest or, attend in any manner what so ever. Any

individual who has had his or her membership suspended for any length of time, for disciplinary

reasons, will also not be allowed to attend any American Patriots function during the period of

suspension, as a guest or in any manner what so ever. (This section would not apply until all

appeals have been exhausted.) Any member who knowingly brings an individual who has been

declared “Persona Non Grata” or a suspended member to any American Patriots function shall be

disciplined up to and including loss of membership in this organization.

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Any Chapter that knowingly allows an individual who has been declared “Persona Non Grata”,

or a suspended member to remain in attendance at any American Patriots function could also

have their Charter revoked.

No chapter or member will be disciplined if they are unaware of the individual’s status. If any

member sees a former member (as listed above) they will inform the sponsoring Chapter of that

member’s status so proper action can be taken.

Only those events exclusively for American Patriots and not open and advertised to the public

would be affected.

SECTION 10.06. PERSONA NON GRATA

(1) An individual declared “Persona Non Grata” shall be banned from joining the American

Patriots Motorcycle Club.

(2) A Chapter declared “Persona Non Grata” shall, if still in existence, be disbanded and the

chapter number never used again.

(3) Regarding individuals, only non-members (a person who is not a member or who has had

their membership terminated) may be declared “Persona Non Grata”. Any member undergoing

discipline shall not be considered eligible to be declared “Persona Non Grata” until all their

appeals has been exhausted and the member reverts to non-member status.

(4) Former members who have had their membership terminated for cause shall automatically be

declared “Persona Non Grata” once all appeals have been exhausted.

(5) In other instances, when it is desired that an individual or chapter be declared “Persona Non

Grata”, Chapters shall make the request to the National Executive Committee. Such requests

shall include all pertinent documentation of events and circumstances that were considered in

forming the basis for the request.

(6) Other than as stated above in Section 9.06, subsection (c), Individuals or chapters may only

be declared “Persona Non Grata” upon the majority vote of the National Executive Committee

during a regular or special meeting of the Board.

(7) In emergency circumstances, where immediate action is necessary to protect the involved

parties or the organization from civil or criminal liability, Chapters and Members of the National

Executive Committee may have an individual or chapter tentatively declared “Persona Non

Grata” until the matter can be considered by the National Executive Committee.

ARTICLE XI. GENERAL

All references herein to the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender where

appropriate. The captions appearing in this instrument are for the purposes of easy reference and

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shall not be considered a part hereof, or in any way to modify, amend, or affect the provisions

hereof.

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NEW MEMBERS PACKET

Table of Contents

MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS …………………………………………… 23

BECOMING A PATCHED MEMBER ………………………………………… 24

STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY…………………………………………….. 25

WAIVER OF LIABLITY……………………………………………………….. 26

OATH …………………………………………………………………………… 27

THE BIKERS CODE……………………………………………………………. 28

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MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

MEMBERSHIP IN AMERICAN PATRIOTS MC IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY!!!

American Patriots Motorcycle Club is not a little boys and girls club! We are not a 1% or outlaw

club but we are an MC. Anyone considering membership needs to thoroughly understand that

fact.

As a veterans MC we do not prospect. Our view is if you served this country and/or support

those who did you have a constitutionally guaranteed right to patch up with us and wear our

colors.

Although we do not prospect, a new members first year is automatically probationary. Every,

and any, subsequent year’s membership can be declared probationary as well if a member is

found to be lacking in character.

We are more interested in quality of membership than in quantity of membership.

American Patriots MC is not for everyone!! To belong to American Patriots MC requires

strength of character, courage, resolve, tenacity, integrity, and an overall ability and willingness

to stand in defense of our club, club colors, club members as well as our mission in defending the

constitution, our country and our nations veterans. Not everyone possesses these qualities.

We are not looking for childish, overemotional, hypersensitive, whiners, drama types, cowards

or "cling-ons" in American Patriots MC. Cling ons are those that simply want to wear the patch

and call themselves members but neither have the courage or resolve to stand up for the club, our

club colors nor have an ability and/or willingness to be regularly involved in club activities,

events, meetings, etc..

American Patriots MC is looking for soldiers. Mature, serious minded, dedicated, loyal members

willing to stand their ground in defense of the club, our club colors and to be actively involved in

making a positive difference in our society via club participation. We ask that everyone who is

considering membership in American Patriots MC first read over our entire constitution and talk

to an active member. Afterwards we encourage a thorough soul searching keeping in mind that

membership in American Patriots MC is strictly voluntary but to volunteer to patch up is to agree

to abide by, uphold, defend and support the charter, constitution and by-laws, regulations,

headquarters directives and all that we stand for to include all those things mentioned above.

Loyalty is everything with us: Loyalty to the U.S. Constitution, loyalty to our country, loyalty to

our nations veterans and loyalty to American Patriots MC our colors and members!! Truth is, if

you don't have it, then we don't want you! If after reading over our constitution and completing a

self-evaluation of oneself you believe that you have what it takes to patch up, then by all means

contact us.

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BECOMING A PATCHED MEMBER OF AMERICAN

PATRIOTS MC

The process is actually very simple. First seek out an active member to sponsor you and provide you with

a copy of our constitution and by-laws and read through the information. We understand there is a lot of

material here to digest however it is our objective to be transparent and to provide as much information to

those interested as possible. We are an above board organization. We believe our goals and objectives are

indeed honorable and speak for themselves.

If you are a veteran and interested in becoming an active Veterans Member of American Patriots MC, we

require from you a copy of your DD Form 214 or your Discharge Certificate (either will do) to prove your

Veteran Status. If you are currently active duty, guard or reserve we require a copy of your current

enlistment contract. If you are a nonveteran and interested in becoming a Patriot or Honorary Member of

American Patriots MC we do NOT require this documentation).

Sign the required American Patriots MC documents (Statement of Conformity, Waiver of Liability and

Oath) in front of your American Patriots sponsor and then have your sponsor witness it by signing and

dating them as well.

Deliver ALL of the above mentioned documents along with your initial, first year membership fee of

$100.00 to the American Patriots MC. Afterwards and each subsequent year all members are required to

pay annual dues in the amount of $50.00, $20.00 to the National and $30.00 to your local chapter.

Make membership fees checks or money orders payable to American Patriots MC and in the "memo" or

"for" section of the check you should list American Patriots MC Fees. Your Chapter will create a file in

your name with copies of your documents and checks kept on record as proof of your active membership.

Once American Patriots MC receives the initial membership payment and paperwork we will provide the

new member a set of our Colors Patches to be worn on their black leather vest or jacket. (note: each

member must purchase their own black leather vest or jacket).

ALL COLORS PATCHES ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AMERICAN PATRIOTS MC. IF AT

ANY TIME A MEMBERSHIP IS TERMINATED THE MEMBER MUST RETURN ALL COLORS

PATCHES TO American Patriots MC HEADQUARTERS IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO DO SO

MAY RESULT IN LEGAL ACTIONS BEING TAKEN AGAINST THE FORMER MEMBER.

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STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

I, _____________________________ , as a member of American Patriots MC, have read and do

fully understand and agree to be governed by, obey, uphold and support all regulations governing

the wearing of club Colors. I have also read and agree to all terms listed in the American Patriots

MC Charter, Constitution and by-laws and Waiver of Liability and by signing this Statement of

Conformity do hereby agree to obey, honor, respect, uphold and support all aspects of said

documents while participating in any, and all, capacities as a member of American Patriots MC. I

do understand that intentional violation of club rules and policies can and may culminate in my

immediate termination as an American Patriots MC member and that all monies paid as

membership fees and / or dues are non-refundable and that all properties in my possession

belonging to American Patriots MC will be returned unharmed upon penalty of prosecution for

failure to do so.

Full name (printed) _____________________________ Road Name: ____________________________

U.S. Military Branch: ___________________ or Patriot/Honorary: ______________________________

Home (street) address: __________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________________ State: _____________ ZIP: _______________

Email: _______________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________________

Phone: ______________________

Emergency contact (name, relationship and phone)

Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Relationship: ________________________ Phone: _______________________________

New Member/ Prospect Signature: ________________________________________

New Member/ Prospect Printed Name: _____________________________________

Date: _______________

American Patriots MC Sponsor Signature: ________________________________________

American Patriots MC Sponsor Printed Name: ____________________________________

Date: _______________

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WAIVER OF LIABLITY

ALL membership in American Patriots MC shall be strictly voluntary and without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap. Members operating motor vehicles must have a valid

driver’s license and maintain insurance as required by law.

No member, family of member, or any other representative of said member shall hold American

Patriots MC, its founders, owners, officers and / or its members liable for ANY injuries, damages

or other losses (financial or otherwise) due to a members and/or Chapters voluntary participation

in any ride, event, meeting or program sponsored by American Patriots MC.

By signing this document a member or prospective member agrees to the terms set forth and

established in this Waiver of Liability.

New Member/ Prospect Signature: ________________________________________

New Member/ Prospect Printed Name: _____________________________________

Date: _______________

American Patriots MC Sponsor Signature: ________________________________________

American Patriots MC Sponsor Printed Name: ____________________________________

Date: _______________

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OATH

I, ________________________________, as a true patriot and member of American Patriots MC,

vow to uphold, protect and defend the time tested principles of the U.S. Constitution and our

Country. To ride and represent veterans with total and complete honor and respect and for the

sacrifices made by all those that have or do serve in a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Along with my brothers and sisters in arms I vow to protect and defend our Constitution and

Freedoms from ALL Enemies Both Foreign and Domestic.

As American Patriots MC members we do not take this oath lightly. Honor and Respect for the U.S.

Constitution and our Country as well as ALL Veterans having served in our countries armed forces is

paramount to membership. This is what American Patriots MC was created for. It is a way for you as a

TRUE PATRIOT to show your respect to and for our principles and your fellow Brothers and Sisters in

Arms while enjoying the hard earned freedom to ride the wind.

AMERICAN PATRIOTS MC - OUR GOAL IS NEVER TO SIMPLY TALK THE TALK BUT TO

ALSO WALK THE WALK!

New Member/ Prospect Signature: ________________________________________

New Member/ Prospect Printed Name: _____________________________________

Date: _______________

American Patriots MC Sponsor Signature: ________________________________________

American Patriots MC Sponsor Printed Name: ____________________________________

Date: _______________

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THE BIKERS CODE

It used to be that all bikers shared a common bond, an unspoken code of ethics and behavior that

transcended words and was built on actions. There was never a bible written on this Biker's Code

and there was no need for such.

But the times are changing and there seems to be a lot of new riders out there. These days the

riders you see blasting down the road are just as likely to be clad in shorts and sneakers as jeans

and engineer boots. And the roughest, toughest-looking biker you pull up next to could be your

doctor or lawyer and may be wearing a Rolex watch under his leathers.

There's nothing wrong with that, so long as these new riders learn the Code just as the old-timers

did. Being a biker used to be about using your creativity to take a basket case old hawg and using

only grit and ingenuity, turning it into a one-of-a-kind eye dazzler, then risking your life on the

asphalt on a bike you made yourself out of pride. Bikers wore leather and grease because they

knew cagers would just as soon run them down as look at them, so they had to be intimidating.

We were a breed unto ourselves with no union, no support group, and in many cases, no family

(they threw us out). We had to make it in the world of our own, against all rules, against

mainstream society, and against all odds.

We survived and prospered because of the Biker Code and we never took shit from anybody. As

an old scooter bro once said, "It's every tramp's job to school the young. How else are they gonna

know a Panhead from a bed pan?" With that in mind, we bring you a primer on the basic two-

wheeled Code. Take heed, brothers and sisters, for our Code is a hallowed one filled with honor

and loyalty, the likes of which have not been since the days of knighthood.

Don't take any shit. Be kind to women, children and animals, but don't take any bullshit. This is

an essential part of being a biker. It has to do with respect and honor. Anyone can be a quick-

tempered fool. Be cool, stand tall and backup what you say with action.

Never lie, cheat or steal. Another way of saying this is to always tell the truth. Bikers are always

the greasy bad guys in the movies, but every real biker knows that his word is his bond. Your

word is all you have in life that is truly yours. Guard it carefully and be something noble, for you

are a true knight of the road.

Don't snitch. If you see a wrong, fight it yourself, if you are about anything. You'll take care of

problems yourself and never feel the need to snitch someone off. Snitches are the lowest life

forms on earth, right up there with biker thieves.

Don't Whine. Absolutely no one likes or respects a whiner. Another way to say this is hold your

mud. Still another way to think of it is, "Don't sweat the small stuff" Most of life's little

inconveniences work themselves out whether you whine or not. Keep your chin up, dammit!

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You're a biker, not some lowly snail. Never say die and never give up. Whether it's in a fight, a

debate, or a business deal, no matter how bad it gets, a biker never gives up.

Help others. When a brother or sister is broken down by the side of the road, always stop and

help them. Even moral support, if that is all you can give, is better than riding on by. Remember

life is about the journey, the ride, not getting there. You already are there. And don't just help

bikers, show the world that we are better than our image portrays us. Courtesy costs you nothing

and gives you everything.

Stick to your guns. Do what you say you'll do, be there when you say you will. This is called

integrity. This also goes back to standing for something. Like the song says, "You've got to stand

for something or you'll fall for anything."

Life is not a drill. Yeah, this ain't no dress rehearsal. This is life -- go out and take big bites of it.

You've got no time to lose and bikers don't stand around waiting for the party to come to them.

You only go around once. Tomorrow you could be road kill, thanks to a chain smoker asleep at

the wheel of his Caddy. Live life now, make the most of each moment.

All right, now let's review. You are a biker, a modern-day knight of the road. Protect the weak,

walk tall and stand proud. Your word is your bond. Stick to your guns. Don't take any shit. Life

is not a drill. Now go forth and ride. When in doubt, ride. That's what we do...ride. If you want to

ride around in a Day-Glo Hawaiian shirt and sandals, go for it, but if you intend to look like a

idiot, at least don't act like an idiot.

These commandments are just a few of the broad strokes, there is a lot more to being a biker than

buying a bike. If you just buy a bike, you are a motorcyclist. Being a biker is a way of life, a

proud way of life we hold in high regard with a burning passion for the open highway.