Warrior Brotherhood VMC Inc - Washington

  
               

    

 

 

 

                                                                                                           

         

**Please take a moment and sign our Guestbook**

     Riding Loud and Proud

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A COMBAT VETERAN TO JOIN OUR CLUB!!!

Thank you for visiting the Washington State Chapter of the Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club Inc web page. We are happy and proud to share our point of view with you. The Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club Inc is a not-for-profit fraternal organization. It was formed to provide a fraternal organization for qualified Military Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The membership of the organization will be comprised entirely of Veterans who have served HONORABLY.The organization is established to provide a strong sense of pride and mutual support for Veterans who have served their country. The organization will also promote a positive image of Military Veterans as well as motorcyclists.

We are a Motorcycle Club, we are not a Ride Club, Model Specific Club, Association, or an Owner's Group. We are only interested in quality prospects, we have no intention to grow the Club with sheer numbers at the detriment of quality. Joining a Club carries certain commitments to the Club and it's members. If you can not make a strong commitment and are not willing to give more than take, then may be an RC or Owner's Group would be better for you.

We are NOT a 1% Club. Our Prospects will be expected to meet a certain standard and will remain free from hazing and intimidation.

We RESPECT ALL CLUBS as well as Independents. RESPECT is given and it is expected in return.

We wear the image of our campaign ribbons as the centerpiece of our patch configuration. Korea, Vietnam, Granada, Bosnia, Desert Storm, Iraq War, Afghanistan and the National Defense medal. Each ribbon is different, but each one represents the Warrior Brotherhood.

**We are granted the right to fly our colors, by the predominate MC in the States where we have Chapters.**

***WE AS BROTHERS FOUGHT FOR THESE COLORS IN DEFENSE OF OUR NATION***

****Please Do Not Ask Us to Surrender Them****

"We seek no territory, we have no hidden agenda's and we believe in everyone's right to ride in peace"

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A BROTHERHOOD OF WARRIORS

Our Nation's greatness was created out of the traditions of brave men who served the cause of freedom. They formed the foundation for our Constitution, and the meaning and might behind our Nation's laws. The Warrior Brotherhood is part of that tradition. We have each served our Country and in many cases risked our live's in its defense, and in the tradition of warriors around the world, we adhere to a different code, different customs, and different protocols. The love we bear for our Nation is STRONG!

The views expressed on the WBVMC Inc Washington Web Page are not necessarily the views of the WBVMC Inc, its Officers, members and friends. It's just the Webmaster's opinions, that are shared by many. The First Amendment provides everyone with this right. If you wish to lodge a complaint, look for the "Complaint Department" link.

"Back Fire" Webmaster for WBVMC Inc Washington

State President -Chris "Preacher" Bodley

Washington Chapter Members

President - Mark "Tank" Traylor

Vice President - Steve "Back Fire" Olson

Secretary - Mike "Tightlip" Hamilton

Treasurer - Tim "Fubar" Lowe

Sgt at Arms - Bob "Steel" Davis

Chaplin - Jerry "Big Country" Mitchell

Propspects

Tim "Short Stack" Cook

 

Support Members

Dave "Shadow" Raymond

Roaming Members

Grumpy Elf

Tinman

 

Hang Arounds

Aaron "Snafu" Crouch

Mark "Hunter" Youngblood

Bobby "Footpeg" West

Aaron "Frenchy" Mercier

Butch "Downshift" Jackson

Todd "Mad Dog" Greenwood

Mike "?" Orr

Think you might be interested in our Club? Ask to speak to one of our Officers when you see us or email one of them.

Becoming a Full Member of the Club is a big step. It might not be for you. 

Should you feel strongly about becoming a Full Member of the Club, and we feel you have the character we desire, we may ask you to Prospect the Club. We will never ask you more than once.  

Prospects will be assigned an experienced Club Member as their sponsor. The sponsor will be responsible for teaching the Prospect proper rules and protocol for our Club as well as the Motorcycle Club community in general. The sponsor will also be responsible for communicating Club functions to the Prospect in a timely manner. Prospecting time varies depending on a variety of factors. 

Prospects will never be hazed or degraded in any manner.  We are not concerned with increasing our numbers to have a bigger Club.  We are only interested in adding quality Members to our Club if an individual shows the desire and exhibits the character of someone we would feel confident having as a Brother.  We get involved in charity events and other good causes, but the main objective of our Club is to promote our Brotherhood.  We originally started the Club to rekindle the bond many of us had lost after leaving the military. We know that close bond can exist between men whether they were former military or not.  Some men understand this bond of Brotherhood and want it in their lives.  Some men who have had it feel lost when they lose it.  These are the type of Brothers we seek.  We take this bond seriously and expect that each Member will exhibit the discipline and loyalty required to create a strong Brotherhood and a disciplined club with common goal.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A COMBAT VETERAN TO JOIN OUR CLUB!!!

 

If you are an honorably discharged veteran or on active duty, Ride a 750CC or larger Motorcycle, and have a Valid Driver's License you are eligible to join the Warrior Brotherhood.

                                                                             

The Three-Piece Colors of the WBVMC  

The Top Rocker identifies us as members of the Warrior Class. It signifies our adherence to the Warrior Code of Loyalty, Courage, Veracity, Compassion and Honor as important above all else. 

We wear the image of our campaign ribbons, flanked on top by the Country or Operation of Combat and on the bottom by our Branch of Service, as the centerpiece of our colors. 

The Bottom Rocker identifies the Brotherhood we share with each other, and our Brothers in Arms, who continue to serve today, as the foundation for the Warrior Brotherhood Veterans MC.

The Blue lettering signifies Loyalty, Compassion, and Honor.

The Background color harkens to the Combat uniform of the Warrior.

The Red field of the VMC Cube signifies Courage, Veracity and the Sacrifices of Combat and Service.

 

NEVER, EVER COVER UP YOUR COLORS!! ALWAYS WEAR THEM PROUDLY!!

 

                                                                     

HONOR & COURAGE

 

                                                                  

WHAT WAR MEANS TO A WARRIOR

Warriors do not glorify war. They have been there, done that, and found no glory.

War is a terrible thing, but sometimes the alternative can be much worse.

A true warrior does not want war. He fights because he must. He kills only when necessary, because he knows killing is a terrible thing. It changes you......forever!

(Good Advise - Read it, Learn it & Live by it)

The Club

The intent of this section is to give you an overview of the structure and philosophy of the traditional motorcycle club (MC). This does not necessarily express the feelings or priorities of any particular club, as all motorcycle clubs differ on some points. Regardless of the basic philosophy of this group, it is important that you understand the perspectives of other clubs that you may be associating with from time to time.

If motorcycles influence your lifestyle, then you are part of the motorcycle community. Of all the types of organizations found within that community, the traditional motorcycle club stands apart and ranks highest in stature.

Respect

A serious MC club commands respect. Those who are correctly informed recognize the deep level of personal commitment and self discipline that a man has to demonstrate and sustain in order to wear a patch. They realize that a club's "Colors" are closely guarded and the membership process is long and difficult. Other factors notwithstanding, they respect Patch holders for what they have accomplished by being able to earn and keep the patch they wear. This is respect born out of recognition of dedication and accomplishment. The MC Club strives for respect for this reason. This is especially true as it pertains to those persons outside of the motorcycle community. This segment of society is by far the larger, and therefore represents a larger market for any fund raising activities that the group might undertake. It stands to reason that cultivating a relationship with these people is important, and to be perceived by them as "Biker Scum" would not be advantageous to the group. They will therefore conduct themselves as upstanding citizens in every way... "Good neighbors" so to speak. The goal is to be admired and respected by the general public rather than feared. The serious club, and all of its members and guests, will always conduct themselves publicly in a highly professional manner.

Club Colors

The general public does not draw a distinction between different club colors. In many cases, they simply can't tell the difference: we're all "Biker Scum" to them. If one club causes a problem that touches the public sector, the offending club's identity is either confused or ignored and the heat comes down on all clubs. The general public does not make the distinction between a MC and an RC (Riding Club), therefore EVERYONE needs to be aware that no matter whether they are in an MC and RC or an Independent rider, their actions reflect on all in the motorcycle community.  The MC clubs tend to police themselves to avoid such incidents. Never cover up your colors. Wear them proudly!

Participation

A Patch holder will not discuss any club business whether it's about membership numbers, club goings on, or any member's personal information with anyone outside of the club. They understand that they are a Patch holder 24 hours a day whether or not they are wearing their colors. Everything they say or do in public can affect the club. They also understand that if they get out of line, that they are subject to be counseled for their own good and for that of the club. Wearing a patch is more than getting together for good times. It also means getting together for the other times too. It constitutes a lot of work. It's committing themselves to a lifestyle in which they do not look for how their brothers or sisters can help them, but for ways that they can be of help to their brothers and sisters. They always look to give rather than to receive. All of this may seem very idealistic, and in some cases, it's just that. But it is an ideal that all clubs profess and are always striving for in principle and practice.

Always be aware of the "Golden Rule" of conduct while traveling in club circles: If you give respect, you'll get respect. If you act with disrespect, then you'll be treated with the same.

Levels of Commitment

When someone earns their patch, it does not mean that he or she has reached the ultimate goal and from that point they can kick back and coast. Moving from guest to probation to Patch holder is not climbing from the bottom to the top, but rather more like climbing a constantly ascending slope, and in time becoming a stronger and more committed brother or sister. A person's probationary rocker and later their patch are merely presented in recognition of what they have demonstrated along the way. In this fashion, the more senior the Patch holder is in the club and the more they experience, the more of a brother or sister they should be to all.

Purpose of Probation/Prospecting

Probation is not an initiation, as you would find in a fraternity. It is instead a period of time that is sustained until the person, in every sense, conducts themselves with the respect that is mandated to be a Patch holder. It's a time in which:

The attitude is conditioned so that he/she displays a sense of responsibility and respect toward the patch holders of the club, without which they will not develop a sense of respect for the group.

He/she is educated in basic MC protocol and etiquette.

He/she is given time to develop the habits that are basic to good security and good communications.

To get into the habit of participating.

To become accustomed to trusting the judgment, at times blindly, of those patch holders who will someday be his or her brothers and sisters.

The list could go on but the point here is to demonstrate that probationary period has definite objectives and that a person will go nowhere in the club if he/she is not aware of this and does not apply themselves to those ends. It's not possible to make a checklist of what is expected from a person in all cases. There isn't any formula for success, but the key is ATTITUDE AND RESPECT. Everything else can be learned in time, but a person's attitude comes from the heart.

MC: What is expected of a Prospect...
RC: What is expected of a RC member ...

MC: As a Prospect, strive to conduct yourself as a responsible Patch holder at all times.
RC: As a RC member, strive to conduct yourself in a responsible manner so as to not give your club a bad name. Whether you are wearing your patch or not, common courtesy and respect for ANY individual you make contact with will always leave a good impression of you, your club and motorcyclists in general.

MC: Always display a positive attitude.
RC: Always display a positive attitude.

MC: Participate as much as you think is acceptable; then participate more.
RC: Participate as much as you are comfortable with.  You joined to ride and meet others with the same interest, but the more you participate the more you will get to know others and enjoy the experience. You will only get out of it that you put into it.

MC: If you see a Patch holder of your group that you have not met, take the initiative to introduce yourself as.. "Prospect (your name)."
RC: It’s always good to introduce yourself to fellow club members.

MC: At all gatherings, make it a point to circulate when you have the time to do so and greet every Patch holder who is there.
RC: It’s always good to meet new people.

MC: Don't get overly friendly with someone that is not a regular acquaintance of the club. If someone outside the club has questions, refer them to a Patch holder. Never give out a Patch holder's name, phone number, address, or any personal information to anyone outside the club.
RC: Meeting new people is one of the things a RC is about. Answer questions as you are able. If you don’t know the answer to a question, refer the questioner to someone you think might know, such as one of the officers of your club. Don’t give out personal information unless you know that the person being asked about wants it given out; that's only common sense.

MC: Never give out any information about the club itself to outsiders. This includes, but is not limited to, where the club is based, how many members are in the club, etc.
RC: RCs aren't normally out to hide anything. They are just a riding club and as such, really don’t have much in the way of club business. If you know of sensitive private matters concerning the RC then it is expected that you would use good judgement in not sharing it with others who are not involved.

MC: While in public places, always conduct yourself with your association with the club in mind. Remember that what you do, people will remember; good or bad.
RC: While in public places, always conduct yourself with your association with your club in mind. Remember that what you do, people will remember; good or bad. The public perception of anyone who rides a bike should be considered and a good attitude is always the kind of perception we want to present, club or no club.

MC: Never let a Patch holder walk off alone in an unsecured area. If he/she is going out to their car, bike, or even just out to get some fresh air, go with them. Watch their back at all times.
RC: Never let someone go off alone without someone keeping an eye on them, especially in this day and time.

MC: Remember who you are 24 hours a day. Your association doesn't go on and off with your colors. Never EVER cover up your colors for any reason! This can give other clubs the impression that you are trying to hide something from them.
RC: You should always conduct yourself responsibly when dealing with other people, including e-mails and on the internet. RCs do not have colors - the patch is a purchased patch that shows you are a part of a riding club whose purpose is to get together to ride  motorcycles and enjoy the companionship of others with a similar interest.

MC: Out of respect, if two or more Patch holders are having a private conversation, don't approach them within earshot, especially if they are talking with a Patch holder of another club. If you feel that you need to interrupt, put yourself in a place of visibility and wait to be acknowledged.
RC: It’s only common courtesy not to interrupt a conversation or evesdrop.

MC: NEVER use the term "Outlaw Club" when speaking to a member of another club.
RC: NEVER use the term "Outlaw Club" or any of the other names they are known by when speaking to strangers (you never know when one of them might be a member of an MC, be a support member or know members of an MC).

MC: Never lie to a member of another club. If you are in a situation where you are asked about the club or its membership, it is acceptable to say "That seems like club business and I really can't talk about it". If this doesn't put the subject to rest, offer to put them in touch with a Patch holder for them to speak with.
RC: Never lie to anyone. Either answer the question or refer the questioner to someone who can.

MC: Always show respect to a Patch holder of another club. Even though they are with another club, they earned their patch.
RC: Show respect for other people, club or not. It’s the polite thing to do.

MC: Never call a Patch holder of another club "brother". He's not your brother.
RC: Never call a member of another club "brother". If he is a friend and you two consider each other brothers, wait for him to address you as such in public.

MC: Remember, your patch is earned, it is not given to you.
RC: RCS don't earn their patches. The patch has no meaning except that it indicates you belong to a club that you signed up for and associate with.

MC: Never bring a personal friend or a stranger into the presence of Patch holders without asking permission to do so first.
RC: It’s great to introduce new people to the group; just make sure you don't interrupt a conversation when doing so.

MC: At an open function, never turn your back to a Patch holder of another club. This is not so much for safety reasons, but as a show of respect.
RC: It’s always polite to face the individual or group you are talking to.

MC: Always show respect and courtesy to Patch holders of other clubs. Don't come across like you want to be best friends. Be professional in such encounters; keep it short, then move on.
RC: Always show respect and courtesy to everyone, club or not.

MC: Never be quick to walk up to a Patch holder of another club in a public setting, even if you know them well and the clubs are on friendly terms. If you want to greet them, walk up slowly and wait for them to indicate that they want such a public display to take place. They may be on some club business and may not want to give the general public the impression that the clubs are on such friendly terms. If they look like they are going to ignore you accept it and keep your distance, the best approach is always to wait for them to come to you and let everyone else see that.
RC: Use common courtesy and common sense.

MC: Learn what different parts of our patch represent and what the different color combination of yours and other clubs represent.
RC: A RC  patch should never be referred to as colors. RCs should NEVER wear any kind of location banner with their patch and NEVER wear any kind of support patch for any other MC. RC patches are usually bought – not earned. 

For more information on RCs and the like, you can visit "Teacher's" website at : http://home.earthlink.net/~rcvsmc-edu/index.html