Prospect Test

Question 1

If asked by another MC about membership numbers of SHMC what should you do?

Answer 1

Explain to them, respectfully, that this question seems like club business and it should not be talked about with non club members.

Question 2

If a patch holder of another club wants to meet the SHMC Pres. or VP what should YOU do as a prospect?

Answer 2

Take that patch holder to the SHMC SSA or another SHMC patch holder and let our member do the intro.

Question 3

As a prospect do you have the right to call a patch holder of SHMC or any other club “Brother”?

Answer 3

NO, the term “Brother” is earned and as a prospect I have not earned that right

Question 4

What are the four levels of affiliation with SHMC?

Answer 4

Hang Around, Prospect, Probate, Full Membership

Question 5

As a prospect, if you are approached by a member of another MC asking you club related questions what should you do?

Answer 5

Take them to a patch holder or SSA of SHMC to answer the questions.

Question 6

Who are the founding members of SHMC?

Answer 6

Rudy Denke, Jason Smith, George Hernandez, Bryant Halstead, Victor Deboard, Earl Coffee

Question 7

What is the Birthdate of SHMC?

Answer 7

December 4th, 2005

Question 8

When is it acceptable for a prospect to call SHMC officers by their first names?

Answer 8

NEVER

Question 9

Who are the local OMC’s in NOVA?

Answer 9

Hells Angels, Outlaws, Pagans, Warlocks, Black Pistons, and Rebels

Question 10

Where is the Mother Chapter of the Warlocks MC located?

Answer 10

Orlando, Florida

Question 11

What is the name of the oldest MC and what year were they formed?

Answer 11

Yonkers MC, 1903

Question 12

Where did the term 1% originate and what does it mean?

Answer 12

The term originated from a 1947 article by the AMA after an incident in Hollister, California after July 4th weekend. The article was about the drunken lawlessness of a few of the bikers the AMA stated in the article that, “99% of our members are law abiding citizens and only 1% are outlaws”. The terms 1% and outlaw were embraced by these individuals who struck out on their own and formed outlaw MC’s.

Question 13

A Federal Judge it unlawful for this MC to wear their colors, who are they?

Answer 13

Mongols MC

Question 14

What MC was portrayed in the movie “The Wild Ones”?

Answer 14

Booze Fighters MC

Question 15

What significance do the following numbers have in the MC community?

• 81
• 23
• 13

Answer 15

81- Hells Angels (H is the 8th letter of the alphabet and A is the 1st)
23- Warlocks (W is the 23rd letter)
13- Meth (M is the 13th letter) (and/or “Motorcycle” but less common)

Question 16

what does the term “Cut” mean in the MC world and where did it originate?

Answer 16

“Cut” is the Jacket or Vest (Leather or Denim) worn by members of and MC. The term originates from when Outlaw MC’s rebelled against the AMA and cut their AMA jackets and shirts and sewed the patches onto their own jackets and cut the sleeves and collars off to form the vest we are all familiar with.

Question 17

What LEMC was involved in a shooting at Sturgis in 2008? With who?

Answer 17

LEMC: Iron Pigs. OMC: Hell’s Angels.

Question 18

What does the acronym COC stand for and what is their mission?

Answer 18

The Confederation of Clubs. Its overall mission is unity in the motorcycling world. it exists to: 1. bring communication through the clubs. 2. improve the motorcyclist image. 3. support legislation for the betterment of motorcycling. 4. protect our biker rights in the court system. 5. in some areas they are the sanctioning body for new or probate clubs.

Question 19

Please describe what each of the elements of the SHMC colors represent.

Answer 19

1. the iron cross represents the righteous ideals of the club. 2. the crossed hammers represent the gavels of justice. 3. The black shield serves as a reminder of the CHAOTIC and often PERILOUS environment of our chosen professions and the NEED for protection from the resident evils. 4. The Warrior (H.I.L.D.A.R.) wearing the horned helmet represents all those who wage war against individuals who aim to deny our constitutional right and peace of mind. 5. The Warriors blue eyes represent the law enforcement origins of the club and are a constant reminder of the “thin blue line” that we walk.