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FWMR - Structure & Joining

The Fort Worth Motorcycle Riders are, at the heart, a group of guys and gals that love to ride. We are open to anyone that enjoys riding, wants to ride with the group, and follows our basic guidelines.

That being said, the FWMR does have a structure composed of 5 basic groups with set requirements for each group.

  • Members
  • Meatballs (Prospective Club Members)
  • Club Members
  • Ride Leaders
  • Club Staff (Pres., VPs, & Moderators)

Group Definitions & Requirements

Members

Members are the basic entry level. The only requirement to be a member is to register on the forums.
Members have access to the general forums and can read/post all they like.

They are welcome to all our 'Open' events; Bike Nights, Open Rides, and any other events posted in the Club Bike Nights and Open Events section.

Meatballs

Meatballs are Members who have decided they'd like to take the next step towards becoming a full Club Member.

In order to become a Meatball you must:

  • Be a Member
  • Have participated on a few rides, been to a few bike nights, and generally know the club
  • Be sponsored by a Club Member
  • Fill out the Meatball Information Form

Once you have met all the requirements you will begin your Meatball evaluation period and will be given a Meatball patch/sticker that you will be expected to wear with pride during this time.

The eval period will be for 2 Months AND 4 rides. Just because you've been around for 2 months doesn't mean you get in. You also need to participate in 4 rides during your Meatball time. You DO NOT have to get 4 rides in within 2 months, and if you get 4 rides in under 2 months you still have to wait the 2 month period

During this period it will be the responsibility of your sponsor to inform you of any club events and invite you to attend. You are not required to attend but are expected to make every effort to go. You won't be forced to do anything but you should try to go out of your way to help club members and offer help to make the event a great event, whatever it is.

After your Meatball eval period the President and Moderators will hold a meeting to vote on if we want to bring you into the club. If for some reason we don't feel you are ready you will be allowed to remain a Meatball for another month at which time another vote will be taken.

Any club member can black ball a Meatball. We are more focused on having a good group of people to ride with rather than a large group of riders. Not every one will get in, we're a family more than a club.

Club Members

In order to become a Club Member you must:

  • Be a Member
  • Have been a Meatball and met all requirements
  • Be voted in by the President and Moderators, majority vote
  • Maintain activity in the club
  • Pay the yearly club dues

Club Members get access to the Club Member Only sections of the forums. This section is where Club Only events are discussed, general club business is discussed and anything else that is for Club Members only.

Club Members will be expected to:

  • Represent the club proudly and portray a good public image.
  • Participate in rides and events regularly
  • Promote the club to other riders
  • Understand and believe in the club philosophy (fast, smart and safe)
  • Have a motorcycle endorcement, and be fully road legal

Once becoming a club member, you can then progress through the club member levels. There are 5 levels that represent what level of riding skill you are at. The details of these levels can be found on the Club Levels page.

Ride Leaders

As a riding club, the Ride Leader position is one of the most difficult to be awarded. The Ride Leaders are the face of the club and must be selected from the Club Members because they are the best leaders, riders, and representatives. For all of those reasons the ride leaders criteria is the most stringent and strictly enforced. The requirements are:

  • Be a Club Member
  • Have a motorcycle endorsement on your drivers license, insurance, and a road legal bike
  • Be nominated by a Club Moderator
  • Be voted in by the President and Moderators, unanimous vote
  • Have 5 years of riding experience
  • Have taken the Motorcycle Safety Training Course
  • Projects a positive professional image of the club
  • Able to ride and Manage a group of riders
  • Skilled Rider (Exhibits and exudes confidence in their riding)
  • Complete the Club's Ride Leader Training
  • Has participated in two track Days (Intermediate Ride Leaders Only)

Once you accept the offer to become a Ride Leader you will then be able to post up club rides and enter the exciting world of leading a ride.

President, Vice Presidents & Moderators

The Club President handles the club business, is the face of the club, and the guide of how the club evolves. The President is an elected position voted on by the Moderators every 2 years starting April 2008.

The Vice Presidents are also the Treasure and Web Master and help manage the business side of the club. The VPs also double as Moderators. They too are voted in by the Moderators every 2 years starting April 2008.

The Moderators are there to help run the club, manage the boards, and bounce ideas around. They are the ones that manage the club. All decisions regarding the club are made by the Moderators.

Joining

Joining is simple.

To become a basic Member just go to the forums and register. That's it! Some things are that easy.

To become a Club Member you simply have to meet the requirements for Meatballs and fill out the Meatball Information Form.

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