Club Rules:
Club Rules are as follows:
1. MEMBERSHIP
a) No member shall be discriminated on basis of race, sex or creed.
b) Primary membership of the club shall be made up of those people who are Firefighters and Fire Department support services personnel i.e. dispatchers, vehicle maintenance, etc. This shall and will include those members who are paid, volunteer and retired.
c) Union membership not mandatory.
d) Any member can sponsor 1 non-Fire Department applicant to join club , (i.e. family members or friends), all non-Fire Department members cannot sponsor anybody.
e) All makes and models of motorcycles will be accepted into club, however member motorcycles must be at least 600cc's or greater.
f) All member's passengers will be able to join the club. ( i.e. spouse or significant other).
g) Lifetime Membership shall only be granted to those members who have passed away.
2. DUES
a) Each member in good standing will be required to pay annual dues.
b) Dues will start at $75.00 for the first year, and 30.00 a year thereafter. Dues may be subject to change via a majority vote of those current members in good standing. Dues will be used to promote activities and/or purchase equipment and supplies for the Club.
c) Dues give each current member voting rights in the Club and voice in the Club's direction.
3. THE CLUB PATCH and COLORS
a) The Club patch design / logo belongs to Fire & Iron, M.C., Chapter 1, Central Florida Region.
b) The Club patch will be worn with honor and pride.
c) Reasons for a member to lose his or her patch and membership in club are: non-payment of dues, bringing shame and dishonor to club, actions of a member by which a 2/3rd's majority vote of the membership feels that are not in keeping with the Club's sprit or intent, a felony conviction.
d) Only members in good standing will be allowed to wear the Club patch. If for any reason a member should leave or be removed from the Club, that member will be required turn in their patch to the Club President of his or her respective chapter.
e) The colors (patch) will be obtained from only one vendor to keep the uniformity of the colors. That vendor is 100 Monkeys in Orlando Fl. (407) 447-0935.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
a) Meetings will be held on days of rides with the exception of emergencies. The Club will strive to have at least 1 ride a month. All members are encouraged to set a ride day.
b) All members are encouraged to do at least 3 rides per year and 1 charity event, (due to conflicting F.D. schedules this is not a mandatory requirement).
c) The following of safe riding practices are strongly encouraged, members not adhering to the "accepted" rules-of-the-road will not be tolerated!
d) Personal conflicts or fighting within the "ranks" reflect poorly on the membership and will not be tolerated. Any disagreements will be brought before the membership for settlement.
e) Membership in other clubs, associations or groups is allowed i.e. H.O.G. or CMA.
f) Patches/colors will be at all public Club events i.e. parades, charity events, meetings and official rides.
g) Your rank or position within the Fire Department does not carry over into Club or hold sway over any Club activities. What happens in the Club stays in the Club.
h) Those people associated with the law enforcement community will not be allowed to join club unless they are a sponsored member as outlined in Section 1., paragraph d or f.
5. GENERAL NOTICE TO MEMBERS
a) Any of the above listed rules are subject to change with 2/3rds majority vote of the current, active membership and/or by the President and Officers of the Club. You will be informed of any changes.
1. MEMBERSHIP
a) No member shall be discriminated on basis of race, sex or creed.
b) Primary membership of the club shall be made up of those people who are Firefighters and Fire Department support services personnel i.e. dispatchers, vehicle maintenance, etc. This shall and will include those members who are paid, volunteer and retired.
c) Union membership not mandatory.
d) Any member can sponsor 1 non-Fire Department applicant to join club , (i.e. family members or friends), all non-Fire Department members cannot sponsor anybody.
e) All makes and models of motorcycles will be accepted into club, however member motorcycles must be at least 600cc's or greater.
f) All member's passengers will be able to join the club. ( i.e. spouse or significant other).
g) Lifetime Membership shall only be granted to those members who have passed away.
2. DUES
a) Each member in good standing will be required to pay annual dues.
b) Dues will start at $75.00 for the first year, and 30.00 a year thereafter. Dues may be subject to change via a majority vote of those current members in good standing. Dues will be used to promote activities and/or purchase equipment and supplies for the Club.
c) Dues give each current member voting rights in the Club and voice in the Club's direction.
3. THE CLUB PATCH and COLORS
a) The Club patch design / logo belongs to Fire & Iron, M.C., Chapter 1, Central Florida Region.
b) The Club patch will be worn with honor and pride.
c) Reasons for a member to lose his or her patch and membership in club are: non-payment of dues, bringing shame and dishonor to club, actions of a member by which a 2/3rd's majority vote of the membership feels that are not in keeping with the Club's sprit or intent, a felony conviction.
d) Only members in good standing will be allowed to wear the Club patch. If for any reason a member should leave or be removed from the Club, that member will be required turn in their patch to the Club President of his or her respective chapter.
e) The colors (patch) will be obtained from only one vendor to keep the uniformity of the colors. That vendor is 100 Monkeys in Orlando Fl. (407) 447-0935.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
a) Meetings will be held on days of rides with the exception of emergencies. The Club will strive to have at least 1 ride a month. All members are encouraged to set a ride day.
b) All members are encouraged to do at least 3 rides per year and 1 charity event, (due to conflicting F.D. schedules this is not a mandatory requirement).
c) The following of safe riding practices are strongly encouraged, members not adhering to the "accepted" rules-of-the-road will not be tolerated!
d) Personal conflicts or fighting within the "ranks" reflect poorly on the membership and will not be tolerated. Any disagreements will be brought before the membership for settlement.
e) Membership in other clubs, associations or groups is allowed i.e. H.O.G. or CMA.
f) Patches/colors will be at all public Club events i.e. parades, charity events, meetings and official rides.
g) Your rank or position within the Fire Department does not carry over into Club or hold sway over any Club activities. What happens in the Club stays in the Club.
h) Those people associated with the law enforcement community will not be allowed to join club unless they are a sponsored member as outlined in Section 1., paragraph d or f.
5. GENERAL NOTICE TO MEMBERS
a) Any of the above listed rules are subject to change with 2/3rds majority vote of the current, active membership and/or by the President and Officers of the Club. You will be informed of any changes.
STATION COIN CHECK
1. Rules:
A. The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check.
B. Another, but less vocal method is to firmly place it on the bar, table, or floor(this should produce an audible noise which can be easily heard by those being challenged, but try not to leave a permanent imprint).
C. If you accidentally drop your coin and it makes an audible sound upon impact, then you have just "accidentally" initiated a coin check. (This is called paying the price for improper care of your coin.)
D. The response consists of all those persons being challenged drawing their coin in a like manner.
E. If you are challenged and are unable to properly respond, you must buy a round of drinks for the challenger and the group being challenged.
F. If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manner, the challenger must buy around of drinks for all those persons they challenged.
G. Failure to buy a round is a despicable crime and will require that you turn-in your Coin to the issuing agency.
2. When - Where:
A. Coin checks are permitted, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE.
3. Exceptions:
A. There are no exceptions to the rules. They apply to those clothed or unclothed. At the time of the challenge you are permitted one step and one arm reach to locate your coin. If you still cannot reach it – PAY UP SUCKER!
4. A Coin Is A Coin!
A. A coin on a keychain is a keychain.
B. A coin on a necklace is a necklace.
A. The challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, holding it in the air by whatever means possible and state, scream, shout or otherwise verbally acknowledge that you are initiating a coin check.
B. Another, but less vocal method is to firmly place it on the bar, table, or floor(this should produce an audible noise which can be easily heard by those being challenged, but try not to leave a permanent imprint).
C. If you accidentally drop your coin and it makes an audible sound upon impact, then you have just "accidentally" initiated a coin check. (This is called paying the price for improper care of your coin.)
D. The response consists of all those persons being challenged drawing their coin in a like manner.
E. If you are challenged and are unable to properly respond, you must buy a round of drinks for the challenger and the group being challenged.
F. If everyone being challenged responds in the correct manner, the challenger must buy around of drinks for all those persons they challenged.
G. Failure to buy a round is a despicable crime and will require that you turn-in your Coin to the issuing agency.
2. When - Where:
A. Coin checks are permitted, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE.
3. Exceptions:
A. There are no exceptions to the rules. They apply to those clothed or unclothed. At the time of the challenge you are permitted one step and one arm reach to locate your coin. If you still cannot reach it – PAY UP SUCKER!
4. A Coin Is A Coin!
A. A coin on a keychain is a keychain.
B. A coin on a necklace is a necklace.
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You can then print this form out and turn it in at the next meeting or to a club member for review.
Welcome to the Family.
