[GUIDE] Motorcycle Clubs: Pop-culture and inner-workings.

[JordanM]

Great guide dude, although I'd like to say that I feel the code of honour section should be revised, these days it seems more like anything goes and things aren't off limits to the younger generations joining clubs now.

[whatsupfool]

7 hours ago, CULTure said:

Solid quick guide! Respect is key! Thank you for including the bit about not riding a bikes 24/7. A large portion of bikers have their own houses and solid jobs, so this guide is awesome in that regard. 

+1, also not wearing their colors 24/7

[Phased]

This should be mandatory reading for anyone wanting to start an MC on this server.  

[sk8]

Added Q&A for questions that have been DM'ed. 

 

Q&A:

Q: Under what circumstances can a patched member of one club join another club? 

A: Members of one club can transition to another club in multiple ways, all of which are lengthy processes given politics. 

 

1. A member of a motorcycle club may transition to another club via a "flip" - in an event where a well respected member of another club is controversially ejected from his previous club, another club of high standing in the MC community may reach out and offer to "flip" that particular patched member. This is an exceptionally rare occurrence. 

 

2. Feeder Club's/Patchovers: Some clubs utilize support clubs for a number of purposes, primarily for gaining numbers and power with less quality control without directly impacting their own club, however sometimes support clubs can be established as feeder clubs, or prospect chapters, or patched over entirely. Feeder clubs are generally easier on recruitment and focus on rapid growth, whilst also trialing out the members to see if any are worth bringing into the main club - this can also feed into prospective chapters. Prospective chapters can happen in a situation of a patch over of another club, or a feeder club. Prospective chapters are as the name implies, a chapter composed entirely of prospects of the dominant club, with a small number of patched members from the main club supervising. Prospective chapters aren't always the process, it's all dependent on the dominant clubs opinion. In most cases, patch overs are done on a full-patch basis, and it's usually in a previously unclaimed territory or location. Major clubs will move into a location and patch over a well established, smaller club into their own ranks, thus a fully active chapter of said club pops up overnight. Club's may also patch over clubs in their own territory to bolster ranks. 

[Penguin]

Amazing work, all the love from GTAW Biker Community 👌

[Wasloos]

Absolutely beautiful guide! This is a must read for someone new to MC Roleplay.

[sk8]

Q&A

 

Q: Do members of Cabinet (Officers) get paid? 

A: Some do, some don't. This is dependent on club bylaws. Officer positions such as President, V. President, Treasurer/Secretary & Sgt. At Arms are generally full time jobs, especially in big clubs. You spend a lot of time politicking and dealing with people, which leaves you little time to work a full time job. As such, some clubs pay their officers a living wage to keep them supported, usually pulled from the clubs funds which are paid by members dues. By no means is this a lavish amount, and it's usually just enough to live off with bare minimums. 

[hipsxn]

An amazing guide and an absolute must read for any new players within the MC scene.

[WatchingEye]

This is a must for anyone looking to join an existent MC or just make their own, it's really well done! 

[Istura]

my brain just became 2x times bigger, thank you mr. sk8