LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

CONTACTS:

President – Roy (Hemmy) Betts

Vice President – Craig (DJ) Deacon
Secretary – John (Mucka) Williams

Hello and Thank you for your interest in our Club, My Name is DJ and I am a Current member
of the Patriots Australia Adelaide Chapter.

The Patriots Motorcycle Club has been active since 1992.

The reason the Club was formed, was to provide a Club to support serving and ex serving
members of The Defence Forces. We have Chapters in most states of Australia. Our Club is a
Motorcycle enthusiasts Club, NOT an Outlaw Club. We do not wear back patches, but we do
have a logo that we proudly wear on the left breast of our vest. Our ‘Breast Patch' is to denote
our dedication to the three services of those who have served & are still serving, fighting for
our country. Our ‘Badge' shows the Tri Service logo, overlayed with a skull, this is for the
members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The colours denote; Red for the
Blood spilt by members defending our country and its Flag on foreign soils. The Black Beret, a
common colour for each service and the colour of mourning for those members who have died.
White for the peace members have fought for, and won.

The Club may take part in many of the motorcycle rallies Nationwide. We also organise our
own annual charity events.

The proceeds of these events go to various charitable organizations. The Club is very much a
family orientated club, and as such, we have many events which include the whole family, such
as weekend away, and social gatherings, BBQ's etc.

The Adelaide Chapter consists of a mixture of people ranging from current serving and ex
serving members of the Defence forces, and Associate members. We do not discriminate race,
gender, and religion, but we do insist that the motorcycle will be of 250cc or greater, no trail
bikes/scooters will be accepted.
MEMBERSHIP:

A new member will be known as a Nominee. He/She will remain a Nominee for a period from
3 to 12 months and will be expected to attend as many Club meetings / functions as work &
family commitments will allow. After which the members will hold a vote and if accepted by
at least 75% of the Club you will then be issued with a Breastplate and Registration Number.
The member will then be on a further probation period of at least 3 months and will be expected
to attend as many Club meetings / functions as work & family commitments will allow.
Spouses / Girlfriends / Boyfriends and Children are always welcome to come along to any
function except to functions and activities organised for members only. They may also purchase
available Supporters Merchandise.

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BREASTPLATE:

The Breastplate issued to you remains the property of the Patriots Australia Inc. You will be
permitted to wear the breastplate as long as you are a financial member and of good standing.
ALCOHOL / RECREATIONAL DRUGS / WEAPONS:

Any member of the Chapter found using or dealing with any illicit drugs or weapons will be
summarily dismissed from the Chapter.

NOMINEE DUTIES

Duties of a Nominee:

Applies to join.
Completes an application from.
Owns a road registered M/C of 250 cc or larger in road worthy condition, no Road-Trail bikes
or scooters.

Wears a Nominee Patch for the probation period. Probation period is a minimum of 3 to
12 months. After Breastplate / Membership is issued a further probation period of at least 3
months, which can be made longer at the Chapters discretion will be incurred. Attends all
Monthly Meetings whilst a Nominee unless work / family commitments prohibits this. If unable
to attend a meeting an apology must be phoned or emailed to a member of the Committee prior
to the meeting. Organise a Nom Ride. If applying for Full Membership you are required to
provide evidence of Service.
The Chapter Committee will appoint a Mentor to assist the Nominee. The Chapter at the
end of the probation period will then vote on the worthiness of the applicant before the
Breastplate is issued. On receipt of the Breastplate you will be required to return your Nom
Patch back to the Chapter.

Cheers DJ

PRIVACY STATEMENT:

Any information given to the Chapter will be held by the Chapter Secretary & National Secretary and
will only be used for Chapter purposes eg. Clarification of Military Service, Members Contact List & for the
collection of Annual fees. No information will be passed to a 3rd Party unless expressed permission is given
from the Nominee/Member in writing to the Secretary.