CHAPTER 21

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

1.Membership

1. No member shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, or creed.
2. Primary membership of the group shall be made up of those people who are Firefighters and Fire Department support services personnel,i.e. dispatchers,vehicle maintenance,etc. This shall and will include those members who are paid, volunteer and retired.

1. Union membership is not mandatory.

 

1. Any member can sponsor one non-fire department applicant to join the group. Non-fire department members cannot sponsor anybody.

1. All makes and models of motorcycles will be accepted into the group, however, members motorcycles must be at least 600cc or greater.

 

1. Spouses, girlfriends, significant others, may become members when sponsored by the primary member.

1. All new members are required to complete a probationary period before becoming full members.

1. Each member in good standing will be required to pay annual dues.

1. Dues will start at $25.00 per year. Dues may be subject to change via a majority vote of those current members in good standing. Dues will be used to promote activities and/or purchase equipment and supplies for the group.

 

1. Dues give each current member voting rights in the group, and a voice in the groups direction.

a)The group patch design/logo belongs to Fire & Iron,  Chapter 1, Central Florida Region.

b)The group patch will be worn with honor and pride. Full members will wear the club patch and “Station  21” rocker on their vest per national by laws. Sponsored members will wear the club patch with a “Sponsored” rocker.

c)Reasons for a member to lose his or her patch and membership in the group are:
Non-payment of dues, bringing shame and dishonor to the group, actions of a member by which a 2/3rds majority vote of the membership feels that are not in keeping with the groups spirit or intent, or a felony conviction.

 

d)Only members in good standing will be allowed to wear the group patch. If for any reason a member should leave, or be removed from the group, that member will be required to turn in their patch to the  president of his or her respective chapter.

a)Meetings will be held once a month. Time and location will be posted on the web site(when it becomes available). The group will strive to have at least one ride per month. All members are encouraged to set a ride day.

b) All members are encouraged to do at least 3 rides per year and 1 charity event. Due to conflicting F.D. schedules, this is not a mandatory requirement.

c)The following of safe riding practices is strongly encouraged. Members not adhering to the “accepted rules of the road” will not be tolerated.

d)Personal conflicts or fighting within the ranks reflects poorly on the membership,and will not be tolerated. Any disagreements will be brought before the membership for settlement.

e)Membership in other associations or groups is allowed, i.e. H.O.G, C.M.A.,ABATE, etc.

f)Patches will be worn at all public group events.
i.e. parades, charity events, meetings, and official rides.

1. Your rank or position in the Fire Department does not carry over into the group, or hold sway over any group activities.

What happens in the club, stays in the club!

1. Those associated with the law enforcement community are not eligible to join, or be sponsored into the club.                                                                      

Any of the above listed rules are subject to change with a 2/3rds majority vote of the current active membership as long as it does not conflict with the National By Laws of the club. Only the Station President has the authority to vary from the National By Laws. The membership will be informed of any changes.