MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

Any Active, Reserve, or Retired Armed Forces/Law Enforcement/Public Safety
personnel, at least 21 years of age, is eligible for membership. Note: Proof of
military service (DD Form 214 or Active Duty/Retired I.D.), or appropriate Law
Enforcement/Public Safety credentials may be required.

Business professionals (degreed or certificated) eligibility will be considered
on a case-by-case basis.

Must complete a membership application and background information
screening.

Be nominated at a general membership meeting by a Full Member in good
standing.

Must own a touring, cruiser, or sport-touring class motorcycle (750cc
minimum).

Must be Class M licensed and properly insured to operate a motorcycle in the
State of Louisiana.

Complete a probationary period, not to exceed nine (9) months; including
satisfying the organizations  group ride policy.

Must have completed or will complete a widely recognized motorcycle safety
course within three (3) months of probationary acceptance.

Be Voted In by majority vote.

Must educate themselves and others on the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Must actively support the organization and its functions.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Motorcycle ownership is not required.

Must be sponsored by an active Full Member in good standing.

Any immediate family member or significant acquaintance of an active Full
Member is eligible for associate member sponsorship.

Candidates not meeting the above criteria whose association with the club
would be considered beneficial to the organizations mission may be
recommended by any Full Member. Note: All recommendations of this type will
be considered on a case-by-case basis and sponsors must be able to
articulate why such membership is warranted.
Name, address and telephone number
Occupation and age
Bike make, model and year
Number of years you have been riding
If you have taken a motorcycle safety course
A brief summary of why you want to become a
Buffalo Soldier