Since Freemasons RC is comprised entirely
of Freemasons, and our lifetime members must be Master Masons in
good-standing with their Blue Lodges, we entrust the good name
and logo of the organization to our individual members. By
submitting an application for membership to Freemasons RC you
understand and agree that no less requirements will be expected
of you than that to which you have already obligated yourself.
You agree to be faithful to the trust, respectful of your
Brethren, and bind yourself to your respective obligations - at
all times. Freemasons RC considers its logo (in any and all
forms) Masonic jewelry and shall be worn by each of its members
with equal pleasure to themselves and honor to the fraternity.
No less should be required of our members.
Basically: Conduct yourself accordingly when
wearing the Freemasons RC Insignia. Act as though you were in
Lodge.
As Freemason Motorcyclists, we must adhere to
the principals of Freemasonry even more so than other similar
Riding Organizations.
Large Back Patch:
There is a rental fee of $65.00 on the back patch. Rental is
for the duration of your membership. The Back Patch must be
returned upon separation from the FMRC..
At this time, we are not aware of any Grand Lodge that would allow an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft to wear the FMRC Shield. Because of this, our bylaws have been amended to disallow EA's & FC's to wear it. We are unable to lease/rent an FMRC Shield to EA's & FC's until they are raised.
Bringing dishonor to the Masonic Fraternity,
causing discord in the Freemasons Riding Club, or causing
problems with Motorcycle Clubs, Riding Clubs or other type
organizations can result in immediate termination of your
membership. The Freemasons Riding Club Grand Chapter Officers
have the right to reject and/or terminate membership.
State Captains, have the authority to suspend
your membership and take possession of the Freemasons Riding
Club Shield, until review by the Grand Chapter, if a complaint
is filed.
If you membership is terminated within 14
days of application, your initiation fees will be returned upon
receipt of all Freemasons Riding Club articles, including and
not limited to membership card and all patches.
If your application is not approved, your
initiation fees will be returned.
Being in possession of Freemasons Riding Club
Shields (Back Patch) after membership is terminated, either by
the member or by the Freemasons Riding Club is being in
possession of stolen property and all necessary actions will be
taken to retrieve these items.
Since all Freemasons Riding Club shields are
the property of the Freemasons Riding Club, anyone in possession
of one without being a duly authorized member, will be
prosecuted.
No member is allowed to sell, give or cause
the Shield to placed in the possession of another person.
Only the Grand Chapter of the Freemasons
Riding Club may produce any items using the logo of the
Freemasons Riding Club without written consent of the Grand
Chapter. This includes the words Freemasons RC, Freemasons
Riding Club & FMRC. Any and all items with the Freemasons RC logo, must be purchased through
the Grand Chapter, or have written consent. Chartered Chapters receive a
15-20% discount, depending on items. (No discounts on Back Patches)
You are agreeing to the terms of membership
by submitting an application for membership into the Freemasons
Riding Club.
Other rules may apply and/or become part of
this agreement without further notice.
