BY LAWS OF KNIGHTS OF RAVEN,  AMA, MRC, MSC

1.) Minimum age for acceptance as a Knight or Dame, Commander, or Raven member in this motorcycle club
will be 21 years of age for all civilians.

2.) (We are making exceptions)Minimum motorcycle engine size will be 600cc. Any make or model and style is acceptable. Motorcycle License and insurance is your responsibility and KOR will not be held liable for your negligence. Copies of valid Motorcycle license/permit and insurance must be given to your Chapter President along with your  application for membership. No exceptions.

3.) Traditionally,  prospects for an MC can wait three months before receiving acceptance by the majority members of the club  and receive their patches/colors.  Knights/Dames   members will wear the designated Chapter's bottom rocker.

4.) Official positions within this MC to be held by Raven Knight/Raven Dames  members only. Chapter Presidents decision is final. Home office must be consulted before decision is made on exceptional Secondary member cases.

4A.) Raven members can hold Road Captain and Sergeant at Arms positions when no other Primary or
Secondary member will voluntarily take the open position. Official position to be filled at the discretion of the
Chapter President only.

5.) A Knight/Dame Commander membership. Chapter President has final decision on acceptance of new member.
Knight/Dame Commander members will wear the "Knight/Dame Commander as the bottom rocker. Home office must be consulted before decision is made on exceptional cases for a Secondary member to be considered as a Primary member.

6 Associate membership is comprised of family and friends of the Primary and Secondary members only.
Any Primary member can sponsor and submit the membership application on behalf of four (4) immediate family
members. Any Primary member can submit the membership application for up to four (4) very close friends. Any
Secondary member can submit the membership application for up to two (2) immediate family members. Any
Secondary member can submit the membership application for up to two (2) very close friends. The Chapter
President will introduce the potential Associate member at the next available meeting where the majority of the
members can meet and greet the prospective new member. This is where the members can ask reasonable
and honorable questions of the new prospect. When prospect is accepted by the majority of HCMC members,
the Chapter President will sign his/her approval on the prospect's membership form and send it into Home
Office. Chapter President has final decision.
Associate members start out with a NOMAD bottom rocker or the designated Chapter's bottom rocker at the
discretion of the Chapter President. If the new Associate member receives a NOMAD bottom rocker,
then their probationary period will be the traditional three (3) months. Chapter President or a designated Club
official will then take a vote among the members to accept (or extend the probationary period) the probate and
allow him/her to wear the designated Chapter's bottom rocker.


10A.) Raven membership is at the discretion of the Chapter President. This position is created for those
who want to give support to this Motorcycle club. They can fall under the following categories: A.) A constant
companion/rider of a member, B.) A potential, Associate member who is under the age of 21 and owns a
motorcycle, C.) Does not own a motorcycle, but willing to travel on Chapter runs,  functions, and/or events to
support their Chapter in a vehicle. Supporter members will  be allowed to wear the  MC patches with the bottom rocker reading Raven.

11.)Membership in other Motorcycle clubs are acceptable preferring we are the his/her primary club, and the others will not interfere with KOR runs and functions. Chapter President  has final decision.

12.) All members in any KORChapter must use the chain of command within their specific Chapter. Only
Chapter Presidents will communicate with Home Office when dealing with HCMC Chapter issues.

13.) All members agree to accept that any and all KOR motorcycle business remains between
the members only. Any and all KOR business will not be discussed with non-members, other bike clubs, or
the media, without permission from the Chapter President and Home Office. All media inquires will be directed
to the Chapter President. NO EXCEPTIONS!

14.) Patches that members receive from Home Office will be sewn on the back of a black vest or dark color
denim jacket turned into a vest only. Only KOR patches are allowed on the back of the vest. On the
member's right hand side of the front of the vest will carry the official title the member holds, ie; Chapter
President, Vice President, Road Captain and/or Sergeant at Arms. Below that, member can list nickname
(optional). The rest of the vest can have whatever patch or pin member would like to have sewn on or clipped
on, as long as it is acceptable to the public and their Chapter President.

15.)  Our bottom rocker signifies the area of member's foundation of member's Chapter. Under no circumstances is it considered "TERRITORY".

16.) Any member of one Chapter who moves to another city, county, or state  can have their membership transferred to the new Chapter upon requesting the change through the new Chapter President. Former Chapter President must be notified in writing before the request is made. Chapter Presidents who need to move  will do what they can to appoint a replacement for  their position in that particular Chapter. They will also have the option of starting a new Chapter at their new place  or joining an existing Chapter in that specific area.

17.) The official  KOR web site  will be controlled by Home Office only. Chapter
Presidents are encouraged to submit a link to their own web site, MYSPACE and/or FACEBOOK for their
chapter photos, news, newsletters, runs, rallies, etc.

18.) Chapter Presidents are responsible for gaining and accepting new members within his/her Chapter.
The Chapter President has the authority to place a member on probation for a certain time limit if that member
has shown unacceptable behavior. The Chapter President has the authority to cancel a member's membership
due to lack of participation, unacceptable behavior, endangering the welfare of others, and/or committing a
crime. Home Office will not overrule a decision by the Chapter President. Will be the only one designated by
Home Office to address concerns with the public and news media. Responsible for monthly meetings and
sanctioned club runs. Chapter Presidents are allowed to enhance the KOR by-laws for his/her Chapter to
benefit its Chapter in order to gain new members due to geography of established Chapter. Chapter President is
the only one allowed to grant Official Positions within his/her Chapter.

Chapter President will have his/her choice in the beginning to pick the name of his/her new designated Chapter.
Their choice on using State, City and/or County names is based on where their facility is located. But once the
choice has been made, it should not be changed. Additional Chapters in the same State, using the same State,
City or County name will have a roman number designation added to the back of the vest.
 Chapter Presidents have that same privilege to continue using that
"gray area" in managing, scheduling and gaining new members in their respected Chapters.

19.)  Chapter meetings will be arranged and conducted by the Chapter President or a designated official of
that particular Chapter. All Chapter meetings will be scheduled a minimum of one month in advance to give all
members and potential members a chance to schedule and attend the required meeting. Chapter Presidents
will take into account that all law enforcement personnel work three different shifts and not all members will be
able to make the meetings. Chapter Presidents will also take into account vacations, forced overtime,
emergency situations at work and at home as well as important family matters that spring up at the last minute.
Chapter Presidents or a designated official will make sure that all members who could not attend be informed
either verbally or in writing the minutes of the meetings when time permits. Chapter meetings are governed by
their Chapter President and not Home Office. It is the Chapter President's choice to have them separate or
during a run/gathering. Whatever works best for his/her schedule and Chapter members.

20.) Vice Presidents are appointed by the Chapter President. They are considered second in command and
will take over the Chapter President's duties in his/her absence. They will over-see all duties of Road Captain
and Sergeant at Arms and assist them when it is needed and necessary. All Chapter members will conduct
their club business through the Vice President of their Chapter and not the Chapter President. Only the Vice
President can go directly to the Chapter President on specific member issues and direct concerns within that
Chapter. Vice President is also responsible for any additional duties that the Chapter President authorizes
him/her to perform.

21.) Road Captains are appointed by the Chapter President. Responsible for all the planning associated with
sanctioned runs involving the club members. Responsible for assimilating all information required and needed
for his/her club run. Will lead the club's members on all club runs. Road Captain will work directly for and with
the Vice President in discussing any thing associated with club runs and its logistics. Will work directly with
the Sergeant at Arms in discussing security and safety issues. Will assist the Sergeant at Arms if requested by
him/her in handling any potential problems with members or civilians on runs, functions and club events.
Assistant Road Captains can be appointed by the designated Road Captain to assist him/her in runs. Depending
on the Chapter's membership, these Assistant Road Captains can be temporary (for that particular run) or
permanent positions. Chapter President via the Vice President must be notified in writing by the Road Captain
requesting the new permanent positions and his/her member choices. Chapter President, upon approval will
notify Home Office of the new official positions, and patches needed.

22.) Sergeant at Arms are appointed by the Chapter President to assist with the professional, public
appearance and behavior of the Chapter members while on a run, function or club event. They also assist with
keeping order of all members while at meetings. Sergeant at Arm's will concentrate on the members personal
appearance and the "behavior" of members while dealing with the public and other members on a KOR run,
function or club event. Are responsible in keeping order among the members on a run, function or club event.
Responsible for the safety and security of the Chapter's members. Sergeant at Arms is the designated one to
retrieve any and all patches from members who resign or who's membership is cancelled. He/she will work
directly with the Road Captain in discussing any potential problems with members or civilians on runs,
functions and club events. Road Captain will assist the Sergeant at Arms if requested by him/her in handling
any potential problems with members or civilians on runs, functions and club events. Sergeant at Arms will
pay particular attention to the safety and security of all Official position holders while on a run, function or club
event.

23.) Life time members after five years of honorable membership with HCMC.  Life time members will receive a special patch for their vest. The life time member is no longer obligated to pay his/her yearly dues.

24.) Any member who wishes to resign (updated 6/22/2009) must submit their resignation to their Chapter
president and/or Home office. Chapter President and/or Home Office must receive their resignation in writing to
receive a possible partial refund. Patches must be returned in good condition in order to receive partial refund.
Partial refunds are not guaranteed and any member who wishes to resign after the first thirty days is not eligible
for a partial refund. However, member is still obligated and agrees to return all patches in good condition to the
Chapter President or Home Office. Resignations can be given without a reason stated

25. Copies of applications received by Chapters and the $25.00 application fee/also counted as first annual fee) will be given to the KOR home office.