BLACKHORSE NOMADS MOTORCYCLE CLUB
ORIGINAL CHARTER 1972



Club Bylaws of the BHNMC

Mission Statement;
We are a nomadic club by definition. We are a collection of Veterans who are now serving or have served with the 11th U.S. Armored Cavalry Regiment, (ACR). We are Veterans with a common goal. We support the United States of America, The U.S. Military, It’s service members and dependent’s both past and present.

We will strive to uphold the Honor and Respect of the 11th ACR. We will support other Veterans Clubs, activities, and organizations.

We promote improved relations within the civilian sector. We live our lives as a model for others to follow. Honor, Duty, Respect, Family, and Camaraderie are but a few of characteristic’s required to ride with the Blackhorse.

We are not a 1% club nor to we intend to be in the future. We are a U.S. Military Club. We do not claim any territory, state, town, or area. We are Veterans who served the four corners of the world for our country and have come home to the far corners of the USA. We ride alone until we meet other Trooper’s, then we ride as one. We are Nomads.

Name and Colors (Emblem)
Article 1
The name of the club is; Blackhorse Nomads M/C.
(a) The National Chapter (Mother Chapter) is located in Burbank, California.
(b) The National Chapter location can be changed only by a majority vote of the board of officers and club members.
(c) The colors of the Blackhorse Nomads M/C emblem are as follows; The center patch is a large recreation of the 11th ACR Military patch with a black stallion on a background of Cavalry Red and White bordered with Military Gold. The top and bottom rockers are Red letters on a Black background bordered with Military Gold. The only patches authorized on the back are the top and bottom rocker, center patch, MC to be located on the right between rockers, and unit designation on the left between rockers. (troop, dates assigned). The front left side of colors will carry the members name at the top with officer, title, or position under it. Any special designators such as NCM, SUPPORTER, HONORARY MEMBER, etc, will be displayed on the left side as well. State of residence if any can be placed on either side of front. At no time will a support patch for another club be authorized for wear on club colors. RIP, IN MEMORY OF, VETERANS patches shall be up to the member. Service patches are welcomed as well as ribbons, medals, awards and decorations.



OBJECTIVES
Article 2
(a) Support Military Veterans and their Families.
(b) Create a support system for Combat Veterans of the 11th ACR.
(c) Promote a better image to the public of motorcycle clubs in general.
(d) Be active productive members of our communities.
(e) Support Veterans Organizations Nationwide.
(f) Be family oriented, responsible members with conduct befitting a Blackhorse Trooper.

MEMBERSHIP
Article 3
Any person;
(a) Of sound character.
(b) Who is an active duty service member or prior member of the 11th ACR.
(c) DDF 214 Required for verification of service.
(d) Must have a valid motorcycle license in state of residence.
(e) Must own / operate a motorcycle of 74 Cubic inches or more and be maintained in good
running condition at all times.
(f) New members will voted on by a majority vote of all members in good standing. New members will be nominated by a member in good standing with the club.
(g) Membership dues will be set by National Officers majority vote.
(h) Support members will be the responsibility of the full member who introduces them to the club. Support persons will conduct themselves in the same manor as full members with no vote, and may not hold a position as an Officer of the club.
(i) Members will be required to attend at least one Military / Veterans function per month. Active Deployment Exempt. Other special circumstances for exemption shall be considered per request.
(j) Each member should attend a Blackhorse function once a year ( Reunion etc.). Active Deployment Exempt. Other special circumstances for exemption shall be considered per request.
(k) All members will conduct themselves in a manor fitting the Blackhorse Nomads M/C, the Military, and The United States of America.
(l) Members not upholding our standards will not be a member for long.
(m) Membership can and will be terminated on the spot by any Officer of the club for violations of the Bylaws.
(n) Former members seeking reinstatement must request a meeting with a majority of National Officers. The President has the final decision for reinstatement.

OFFICERS
Article 4
(a) The President will preside over all issues concerning the BHNMC. The P residents word is final. All Officers within the club will answer to the President. The President will notify Officers, locals, etc of upcoming events that are of attendance required. The President can assign any member in good standing tasks concerning club business.
(b) The Vice-President shall perform all Presidential duties in the absence of the President.
(c) The Sgt. at Arms (SA) will maintain order at all club functions. Ensure order within the general membership. Enforce the Bylaws of the club. Act as representative of the club at the will of the President in issues with other clubs.
(d) The Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain all meeting minutes. Receive all forms of income for the club, maintain accounting, and make payments for the club. All accounting will be open for review to each Officer at anytime.
(e) Officers will be voted into a term of not more than one year by a majority vote of all members in good standing.

CHANGES
Article 5
(a) Any changes to these Bylaws as they are written will require a majority vote of all Officers. The Bylaws will be reviewed annually by each Officer and proposed changes can be brought forward for a majority vote.
(b) These Bylaws have been written in conjunction with Bylaws from the Original organization as well as updates from numerous Military clubs nation wide.
(c) These bylaws are the sole property of the Blackhorse Nomads M/C