What type of club is 3c

Riding Clubs (RCs): The primary purpose of a Riding Club is to ride motorcycles. Members get together to enjoy rides, with little or no commitments/requirements. Riding Clubs may or may not have regularly scheduled meetings, and they may or may not require its Members to pay dues. Members of a Riding Club might get together once a month to go for a ride and that may be the extent of their involvement. A Riding Club may have a one-piece back patch that may be purchased, and Members can usually keep the patch even after they leave the Riding Club. Members of Riding Clubs usually have very few commitments and may come and go as they please.

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Motorcycle Clubs (MCs): A Motorcycle Club requires a deep level of personal commitment and self-discipline. You are not just joining a group of people who like to ride motorcycles, you are joining a family. There are mandatory dues and several attendance/participation requirements that must be fulfilled by each Member. Members participate in Club activities on a frequent (often daily) basis and are expected to make time in their busy schedules for the Motorcycle Club. Members of Motorcycle Clubs wear “three-piece patches” – a top rocker, bottom rocker, and center patch. These patches are considered Club property and they are earned over the course of time through dedication and hard work. Members of Motorcycle Clubs join because they are seeking not only the camaraderie with other riders, but also the unconditional love and support from a family and an organizational framework they can learn and grow in. Members of Motorcycle Clubs make a lifelong commitment – they are Club Members 24/7, they do not just come and go casually. They are Members for life.

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What is 3C: 3C is a premiere Riding Club and as a Riding Club our main purpose is to ride these amazing machines as often as we can. 3C tries to host weekly rides and monthly bike nights. Each Chapter will have their own schedule for rides and/or events. No Member is required to attend events and/or rides, keeping in mind that you will get out of the Club what you put into the Club. However, as a Riding Club, who loves to ride their rides…. Members must host at least one (1) group ride every quarter to ensure that participation is at a minimum level.

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Riding is a true representation of oneself. We ride these machines for ourselves and no one should ever tell you how to ride and/or express that passion. There is a place for all types of motorcycles and riders.  What sets our Members apart from other Riding Clubs is the respect, attitude and dedication to their family and their passion for Club family.  

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Each Chapter will host three (3) annual meetings a year which attendance is not mandatory. These meetings are to discuss upcoming events, large planned rides, fundraisers, issues/concerns, etc.

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There is no defined hierarchy like there is in Motorcycle Clubs and some Riding Clubs. We consider all Members as “Presidents”. However, there are tenure Members who play certain roles in planning events, communicating with local MC’s, setting up Chapters, completing treasury tasks and communicating overall general information. There are positions with each Chapter for helping with these tasks which are completely voluntary. 

 

There are no Club dues associated with membership. Riding and spending time with our brothers and sisters is our passion. 3C doesn’t feel you need to pay for that passion. However, there is a monetary requirement when new Members are patched in. Each existing Members will contribute to the cost of the new Member’s patches. We do this to show mutual respect and support; they are investing in the Club and the Club is investing in them. The cost will vary depending on the amount of Members each Chapter has. Each Member in the Chapter will split the cost of the patches amongst themselves until the minimum is reached. 

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If revenue is required for items such as track days, assisting in vehicle maintenance, Club events, etc. The Chapter will meet and discuss ways to raise the money. Some examples of ways to raise the revenue; but not limited to, intra Club donations, bike/car washes, bake sales, etc.