NABSTMC™ Honolulu Membership

To achieve Full Membership into the Honolulu Chapter of the Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club, the following phases must be completed:

 

PROSPECT PHASE: Provides the interested party an opportunity to hang around to get to know the chapter members. To see if the organization is a good fit. Allows the members an opportunity to get to know the individual.

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Requirements:

● Participate as a Prospect for a minimum of three (3) months

● Own and operate a motorcycle that is 750cc or larger

● The motorcycle must pass inspection in accordance with club safety guidelines

● Completion of a motorcycle safety course is recommended

● Candidates may participate in all chapter rides and activities, but not in business meetings.

● The wearing of any Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club apparel is strongly discouraged

● Receive a favorable vote by a majority of the chapter’s full members in good standing at a scheduled club meeting to begin the Probationary Phase

 

PROBATIONARY PHASE: Designed to evaluate the candidate’s ability to accomplish the chapter’s requirements for Full Membership.

 

Requirements:

● Successfully complete a personal interview by the Membership Committee

● Pass a background check

● Be recommended for acceptance as a Probationary Member by the Membership Committee

● Submit a $250.00 administrative fee

● Complete a minimum of six (06) months probationary period

● Participate in a minimum of ten (10) official club rides

● Compile a total of 2,500 riding miles during the probationary period

● Plan and conduct an approved community service project

● Give presentations about any Buffalo Soldier

● Successfully pass a written knowledge test about the Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club and Buffalo Soldier history

● Receive a favorable vote by a majority of the chapter’s full members in good standing at a scheduled club meeting to become a Full Patch Member.

 

Associate Membership:

To achieve Associate Membership into the Honolulu Chapter of the Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club the following must be completed:

 

Requirements:

• Be a spouse, significant other, relative, or friend of a full patched member in good standing.

• Complete the club’s application form

• Successfully complete a personal interview by the Membership Committee

• Submit a $250.00 administrative fee

• Pass a background check

• Be recommended for acceptance as a Probationary Member by the Membership Committee

• Be introduced, by their sponsor at a general monthly meeting

• Complete a minimum of six (06) months probationary period

• Give a presentation about any Buffalo Soldier

• Successfully pass a written knowledge test about the Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle Club and Buffalo Soldier history

• Receive a favorable vote from the Full Membership at a scheduled club meeting