Constitution & Bylaws (Online Version)
The purpose of the ACMC is to bring together a group of law abiding motorcycle enthusiasts who strongly believe in protecting, supporting and exercising the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.
ARTICLIE I
The purpose of the ACMC is to bring together a group of law abiding motorcycle enthusiasts who strongly believe in protecting, supporting and exercising the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.
As a motorcycle club, the ACMC will do our best effort to support local bike rallies & bike runs for any good cause that is beneficial to said cause with a strong focus on community. ACMC will focus on giving to those in need through charity events and community service activities while promoting a positive self image. The ACMC will promote fellowship among motorcycle riders and improve relations between the general public and motorcycle riders through discussion and social events. ACMC will not discriminate against any race, religion or ethnicity. In addition, ACMC will welcome all riders, regardless of their choice of manufacturer. As 2nd Amendment supporters, we will show and/or provide support to any organization fighting for our 2nd Amendment rights.
ARTICLE II
The ACMC Seal, the organization’s logo shall be the patch on each Full Member's back and or the seal above. The ACMC Seal was created by the FFL in 2012 to represent the club.The circles represent the unity and strength of the club. The tattered American Flag represents the Greatest Country in the world and the struggles gone through to keep it that way. The Skull represents the level of respect (over mydead body) to our Constitution, our Country and our Club. 2 Stars and 2 Guns represent the 2nd Amendment. A Full Member’s vest displaying the American Flag and ACMC crest on front and the ACMC back patch will be considered a members “Pride” and NOT “colors” or a “cut”.
ARTICLE III
Membership in the ACMC, its dues and meetings, are as follows:
1. Membership
There shall be two (2)classes of membership: Full Member and Probationary (Probie) Member. Full Members shall have the right to attend any meeting of the ACMC and vote. Full Membership becomes effective upon receipt of initiation fees. Probationary(Probie) Membership shall have the right to participate in any events sponsored by or involving the ACMC. Probationary (Probie) Membership becomes effective upon receipt of initiation fees. If a member is evicted from the club, for any reason, he/she must return the club patches to Sergeant At Arms. No used patch shall be reused.
All Members of the ACMC must;
A. Be a US Citizen
B. 21+ years of age
C. Speak English
D. Obtain and Maintain at ALL times;
1. Motorcycle (any make/model)of 500 cc or greater
2. Current motorcycle endorsement
3. Current motorcycle insurance
4. **A permit to carry (CCW) if legally able to do so
5. **A National Rifle Association (NRA) membership
**All Probationary (Probie)Members will be required to fulfill 4 & 5 before becoming Full Members.
I. Full Member
A Full Member is a member of good standing.
A Full Member has voting rights.
A Full Member can be nominated for office.
A Full Member can sponsor Probationary Members.
II. Probationary Members
A Probationary (Probie) member is one who aspires to become a Full Member. This individual must be sponsored by a Full member in good standing. Probationary members have no voting rights.
All Probationary Members must:
- Interact well with other current members.
- Improve the climate of the ACMC when present.
- Serve a period of time (to include an unspecified amount of rides and post meetings/club functions) until the sponsoring chapter decides a time to vote him/her into Full Membership.
- At the completion of the Probationary Members qualifying period, an Executive Committee vote will be taken into consideration with the final decision to be made from a vote of no more than one (1) nay. Any and all “nay” votes must be explained.
2. Code Of Conduct
All ACMC members, no matter their standing, will obey these rules:
Members will ride in a courteous manner, showing respect for other road users and refrain from altercations whenever possible.
Members are to offer assistance to other bikers in distress whenever possible.
It is the responsibility of members to insure their capacity to ride is not impaired by alcohol or other influences. In the interest of the welfare of the rider and the Group, the Sgt. At Arms or his appointed representative is empowered to ban a member from joining a ride if he feels that a member’s capacity to ride safely has been impaired.
On Group rides, bikes must be roadworthy, gassed up and ready to ride. Riders should assemble for a briefing by the Road Captain or appropriate officer, at least five minutes prior to take off time at which time ride details will be given including route map, contact numbers, scheduled stops, etc… It is understood that the Road Captain will provide ample information on the ride at least one week prior to departure. Further, Road Captain in consultation with the Executive Committee will have the final say as to a bikes road worthiness is in question.
On group rides, members should maintain position and avoid overtaking other bikes whenever possible. If necessary to overtake another bike, the passing bike must get acknowledgement from the bike being passed.
Riders should not overtake the lead bike. If the lead bike is accidently passed in traffic, the erring bike should slow down and allow the lead bike to pass and then safely rejoin the pack.
Members should be familiar with ACMC riding formations and hand signals. The road Captain is responsible for the leaflet showing the hand signals.
Recognizing different levels of riding ability and capacity of bikes, member should ride within their comfort zone. Lead bike and Tail Gunner will endeavor to set the pace appropriate to traffic and road conditions.
Group riding is to be enjoyed by all and is not a race. Members should stay together as a group to insure visibility, safety and enjoyment. Members should adopt the “Buddy system” by keeping a close watch on the bike directly in front and the bike directly to the back, watching for problems, rider fatigue, etc…
In the event of an accident, riders should stop as quickly and safely as possible while trying to assist any and all participants involved. All situations differ so common sense should be used by the first member at the scene. (direct traffic, assist fallen rider, clear the fallen bike, etc)
Guest riders are welcome but should be briefed by the Road Captain and introduced to the President, V.P., and the Sgt. At Arms. They should be positioned at the back of the pack.
The Club does not require helmets as the law does not require them in the state of Minnesota. But does encourage the use of DOT approved helmets. It is up to the each rider to insure that all laws applicable to the rider are followed including helmet laws of other states they might enter.
All members are encourage to attend as many ACMC meetings, functions and charitable events as possible
All members will wear the ACMC colors at all ACMC functions
All members must agree to accept all ACMC By-Laws
Any member may be expelled for conduct unbecoming a member of the ACMC by EC vote. For a member to be expelled, charges must first be made in writing and submitted to the EC. Accused members will be given a hearing before the EC. The EC will accept evidence from both parties prior to making its recommendation and then present the final decision to the ACMC.
ARTICLIE I
The purpose of the ACMC is to bring together a group of law abiding motorcycle enthusiasts who strongly believe in protecting, supporting and exercising the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.
As a motorcycle club, the ACMC will do our best effort to support local bike rallies & bike runs for any good cause that is beneficial to said cause with a strong focus on community. ACMC will focus on giving to those in need through charity events and community service activities while promoting a positive self image. The ACMC will promote fellowship among motorcycle riders and improve relations between the general public and motorcycle riders through discussion and social events. ACMC will not discriminate against any race, religion or ethnicity. In addition, ACMC will welcome all riders, regardless of their choice of manufacturer. As 2nd Amendment supporters, we will show and/or provide support to any organization fighting for our 2nd Amendment rights.
ARTICLE II
The ACMC Seal, the organization’s logo shall be the patch on each Full Member's back and or the seal above. The ACMC Seal was created by the FFL in 2012 to represent the club.The circles represent the unity and strength of the club. The tattered American Flag represents the Greatest Country in the world and the struggles gone through to keep it that way. The Skull represents the level of respect (over mydead body) to our Constitution, our Country and our Club. 2 Stars and 2 Guns represent the 2nd Amendment. A Full Member’s vest displaying the American Flag and ACMC crest on front and the ACMC back patch will be considered a members “Pride” and NOT “colors” or a “cut”.
ARTICLE III
Membership in the ACMC, its dues and meetings, are as follows:
1. Membership
There shall be two (2)classes of membership: Full Member and Probationary (Probie) Member. Full Members shall have the right to attend any meeting of the ACMC and vote. Full Membership becomes effective upon receipt of initiation fees. Probationary(Probie) Membership shall have the right to participate in any events sponsored by or involving the ACMC. Probationary (Probie) Membership becomes effective upon receipt of initiation fees. If a member is evicted from the club, for any reason, he/she must return the club patches to Sergeant At Arms. No used patch shall be reused.
All Members of the ACMC must;
A. Be a US Citizen
B. 21+ years of age
C. Speak English
D. Obtain and Maintain at ALL times;
1. Motorcycle (any make/model)of 500 cc or greater
2. Current motorcycle endorsement
3. Current motorcycle insurance
4. **A permit to carry (CCW) if legally able to do so
5. **A National Rifle Association (NRA) membership
**All Probationary (Probie)Members will be required to fulfill 4 & 5 before becoming Full Members.
I. Full Member
A Full Member is a member of good standing.
A Full Member has voting rights.
A Full Member can be nominated for office.
A Full Member can sponsor Probationary Members.
II. Probationary Members
A Probationary (Probie) member is one who aspires to become a Full Member. This individual must be sponsored by a Full member in good standing. Probationary members have no voting rights.
All Probationary Members must:
- Interact well with other current members.
- Improve the climate of the ACMC when present.
- Serve a period of time (to include an unspecified amount of rides and post meetings/club functions) until the sponsoring chapter decides a time to vote him/her into Full Membership.
- At the completion of the Probationary Members qualifying period, an Executive Committee vote will be taken into consideration with the final decision to be made from a vote of no more than one (1) nay. Any and all “nay” votes must be explained.
2. Code Of Conduct
All ACMC members, no matter their standing, will obey these rules:
Members will ride in a courteous manner, showing respect for other road users and refrain from altercations whenever possible.
Members are to offer assistance to other bikers in distress whenever possible.
It is the responsibility of members to insure their capacity to ride is not impaired by alcohol or other influences. In the interest of the welfare of the rider and the Group, the Sgt. At Arms or his appointed representative is empowered to ban a member from joining a ride if he feels that a member’s capacity to ride safely has been impaired.
On Group rides, bikes must be roadworthy, gassed up and ready to ride. Riders should assemble for a briefing by the Road Captain or appropriate officer, at least five minutes prior to take off time at which time ride details will be given including route map, contact numbers, scheduled stops, etc… It is understood that the Road Captain will provide ample information on the ride at least one week prior to departure. Further, Road Captain in consultation with the Executive Committee will have the final say as to a bikes road worthiness is in question.
On group rides, members should maintain position and avoid overtaking other bikes whenever possible. If necessary to overtake another bike, the passing bike must get acknowledgement from the bike being passed.
Riders should not overtake the lead bike. If the lead bike is accidently passed in traffic, the erring bike should slow down and allow the lead bike to pass and then safely rejoin the pack.
Members should be familiar with ACMC riding formations and hand signals. The road Captain is responsible for the leaflet showing the hand signals.
Recognizing different levels of riding ability and capacity of bikes, member should ride within their comfort zone. Lead bike and Tail Gunner will endeavor to set the pace appropriate to traffic and road conditions.
Group riding is to be enjoyed by all and is not a race. Members should stay together as a group to insure visibility, safety and enjoyment. Members should adopt the “Buddy system” by keeping a close watch on the bike directly in front and the bike directly to the back, watching for problems, rider fatigue, etc…
In the event of an accident, riders should stop as quickly and safely as possible while trying to assist any and all participants involved. All situations differ so common sense should be used by the first member at the scene. (direct traffic, assist fallen rider, clear the fallen bike, etc)
Guest riders are welcome but should be briefed by the Road Captain and introduced to the President, V.P., and the Sgt. At Arms. They should be positioned at the back of the pack.
The Club does not require helmets as the law does not require them in the state of Minnesota. But does encourage the use of DOT approved helmets. It is up to the each rider to insure that all laws applicable to the rider are followed including helmet laws of other states they might enter.
All members are encourage to attend as many ACMC meetings, functions and charitable events as possible
All members will wear the ACMC colors at all ACMC functions
All members must agree to accept all ACMC By-Laws
Any member may be expelled for conduct unbecoming a member of the ACMC by EC vote. For a member to be expelled, charges must first be made in writing and submitted to the EC. Accused members will be given a hearing before the EC. The EC will accept evidence from both parties prior to making its recommendation and then present the final decision to the ACMC.
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