BY-LAWS - ILWU MC

Registered members of the ILWU will be patched members.
- Casual members will be probationary members until they become registered members of the ILWU.
  - Casual members patches will consist of front left chest name plate “CASUAL,” right chest plate LOCAL NUMBER, bottom front right will be the “SOLIDARITY” patch and the BACK patch will be the bottom rocker “LONGSHORE.”
- Those working under the ILWU umbrella will be evaluated on individual basis.
- Members must be in good standing with the union.
- Any union member wishing to be part of the group must not be or have been involved in a lawsuit or grievance against the union or fellow union brother or sister.
To become a member, future members must ride with and participate in a Club function. Then if an invitation is extended by the Board, future members will then pay the Initiation Fee of $200 (dollars).
Member/Casual must ride a motorcycle of 700cc or more.
Only members that ride their own motorcycle can be patched.
If you are a member with a patched vest, you and you alone may wear that vest.
Members are allowed to carry as long as they are legal.
- No Member or Casual Member of the ILWU MC will wear or have on their person a patch or sticker that supports 1% groups. No solidarity patch/sticker. No Support patch/sticker will be worn or on your motorcycle while a member of this group. Any member/casual caught with a 1% anything will be removed from the ILWU MC immediately.
Monthly dues are as follows:
- Registered Members $50
- Casuals $25
No fighting between club members.
- Any physical confrontation between members is grounds for immediate termination from the group at that time no matter where it takes place.
If there is a beef between members, it will go before the Sergeant at Arms. If it cannot be resolved at that point, it will go before the eight (8) founding members. If at that time the issue cannot be resolved, it will be brought before membership for a ruling.
If you do not attend monthly meetings, you will be given a pass for the first (1st) and second (2nd) time you miss. If you miss a third (3rd) consecutive time, you will be brought before membership to evaluate for disciplinary action.
- If you miss 6 meetings in a year, you will be brought before the Founding Members to explain your reasons. Founding Members will decide if you will remain a member of the organization or terminated at the time.
All runs are optional with the exception of the mandatory rides. If you miss a mandatory ride, the fine will be $200 (two hundred dollars). Acceptable excuses: self or family emergency, planned vacation, or if you are a ramp operator and/or bus driver for the cruise ships**
** Exception to the $200 (two hundred dollars) fine will be a SHOW and NO GO fine which will be ½ the fine of $100 (dollar). Definition of SHOW and NO GO: Show up at the meeting place prior to KSU but can’t attend ride for various reasons, with the exception of work unless as stated for ramp or bus driver for cruise ship.

Mandatory rides are as follows:
- Fire and Iron May Ride
- Bloody Thursday July 5th
- Labor Day Union Poker Run
- 9-11 Memorial Ride
- Pirate Mike’s Annual Ashley House Christmas for Kids Run
- Toys for Tots TBA (weather permitting)

Casual members are exempt from mandatory rides as long as they have received a job. They are to ride their bike to the hall for dispatch. If they receive a job, they go to work. If they do not, they are then required to participate in the mandatory ride. If they fail to do either, they are then fined the $200 (two hundred dollars).
Mandatory Sponsored Club Rides:
- ILWU MC Presents Pirate Mike’s Annual Ashley House Christmas for Kids Run to be held on the SATURDAY after BLACK FRIDAY.

It is your responsibility to let membership know if you are going to miss/attend a ride as a courtesy to the Club members, so as to have a head count. All rides will leave on time. If you’re not there, you can meet the ride at a stopping point/catch-up along the way and let the road captain know you have joined so as to be counted for.
You must be able to ride with any race, gender, political or religious beliefs.
Must ride by the law of the land with proper D.O.T. PPE (helmets, if the law requires).
- The Club riding information will be staggered ½ bike to ½ bike except when in large formation then will be side by side. Club formation will consist of officers in the following positions and the group will pair up as follows from Left to Right:
  - Row one: Road Captain, President
  - Row two: Sgt., Vice President
  - Row three: Secretary, Treasurer
  - Middle of Group: Sgt., Member
  - Back of Group: Tail Gunner, Road Chief

If on a ride you have forgotten your vest, you must ride at the back of the group.
Elections will be held annually in November with the nominations being submitted during the October meeting.
Seated officers run for a three-year term. Officers to remain seated until voted out by membership at the end of their term.
- In order to be eligible as an officer, you must be Registered “A” for 5 yrs and be a member of the ILWU MC for 2 yrs.
Club President, in conjunction with the Vice-President and Treasurer, is allowed to draw funds from the treasury.
55% of the total voting membership must be present before elections can be held (“Voting membership” is members who attend at least one (1) meeting in the past three (3) prior to elections).
Club monthly meeting:
- Day: Stop work meeting Thursday (2nd Thursday of the month)
  Time: 1400hrs (2pm)
  Place: TBA
The patches will be provided by the Club. If you leave voluntarily or otherwise, you must return all Club patches that were issued to you by the Club Treasurer.
No By-Laws can be amended or revised unless approved by the mother chapter ILWU Seattle.

REVISION 4 Dated 1/1/2021
Recording Secretary; Gary Bailey 57442

President: ___________________________________________________________________
Vice-Pres: ___________________________________________________________________
Secretary: ___________________________________________________________________
Treasurer: ___________________________________________________________________

ARTICLE I DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section I: President
The President shall preside at all meetings and membership shall have the power to appoint such committees as necessary to carry on the activities of the club.

Section II: Vice-President
The Vice-President shall assist the President at the meetings and Club functions and take the place of the President in his absence. In the absences of the President and Vice-President, the Secretary shall preside the meeting. In the absence of the above officers the Treasurer will preside.

Section III: Secretary
The secretary shall keep membership records, record and preserve the minutes of the meetings. The Secretary is responsible for keeping all of the club records, written reports and correspondence between outside organizations. He/She calls role at the business meetings and takes notes on each meeting. He/She is also responsible to notify any and all members of special meeting times and dates other than the normally scheduled meetings. The Secretary is in charge of telling any and all members of an election or appointment if it was made while they were not present at a meeting. He/She maintains the constitution of the club noting any changes to it and handles all written club correspondence.

Section IV: Treasurer
The Treasurer shall have custody and keep accurate account of club funds. At business meetings, he/she shall submit a financial report showing income and expenditures from the previous month. Treasurer will hold and collect all club patches; if the treasurer is unavailable a board member may collect the patches as long as there is another board member present.

Section V: Sergeant-at-Arms
The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain quiet and order during meetings and see that the orders of the president are carried out. The Sergeant-at-Arms makes certain to uphold all the laws and rules of the club. He/She ensures that all the meeting orders are carried out as quickly as possible and He/She keeps order at all club events. If He/She sees any member acting in a way not supported by the Club, He/She reports it to the Officers. The SGT at Arms is in charge to strip patches and colors from members who are removed from the club by retiring, resigning or being impeached or expelled. The SGT at Arms defends and protects the club members and prospects and is directly responsible for their security and safety. He/She keeps records of data that relates to the club security. If He/She sees any type of threat or perceived threat to the club in any manner, He/She will bring it to the attention of the Executive Committee for appropriate actions to be voted on.

Section VI: Road Captain
The Road Captain plans all club runs and tells the Secretary of the plans for a run-in advance. When He/She is on a run, He/She is the ranking officer if the President and Vice-President are not present and therefore leads the club formation on the ride. If the President is on the run, the Road Captain rides at the front of the group with the President. He/She is in charge of enforcing all club rules while on a run.

Section VII: Gunner
To assist the Road Captain, can also be called upon to preform additional duties such as He/She rides at the very rear of the motorcycle formation and enforces all safety rules of the ride. If any member in the ride should have mechanical difficulties or crashes for any reason, assist them in making repairs to the bike or if need be, calls a tow truck to pick it up. The Gunner is second in command to the Road Captain and assumes his responsibilities on a run if He/She is not available. A Gunner provides eyes in the rear of the formation. He/She rides in an area so that motorists can see the formation of the entire club and is observant of rider’s conduct or road hazards that need reporting to the Road Captain when it is safe to do so. When the group is on a run and is getting ready to make a lane change, the Gunner changes lanes first, then the Road Captain in the front, followed by the group. This keeps the group in its formation and allows them all to change lanes safely and together, so motorists do not split the group up.

Section VIII:Sergeant-at-Arms 1/Enforcer
The Sergeant-at-Arms1/Enforcer makes certain that the club laws and rules are followed by all members. He/She protects all of the patch holders and protects the club’s reputation in any type of conflict. The Sergeant-at-Arms1/Enforcer assists all members of the club in combat of any sort including any type of weapons or fist fights.

Section IX: Chaplain
The club Chaplain may also be called The Wise One. This member oversees all of the spiritual needs of the club. He/She helps in any way possible when a member is going to jail to be able to protect them. He/She also conducts any funerals and marriages within a club. The Chaplain may be a member of any faith. He/She may have had training in the area of a Chaplain instead of becoming a clergy member or an ordained minister of faith.

Section X: Internet
Maintains Club Website and social media sites. Posts upcoming events on club site.

Section XI: Casual
A Casual is a person who would like to join the club but still needs to earn his/her patch. A Casual does not have voting rights, as they are not a member of the ILWU MC/ILWU. A Casual try’s their best to follow all club and union rules and prove that they are worthy of being a club member and earning a patch. Casual’s may be dealt menial tasks and have to endure some level of hazing by the club members. Casual’s to wear the club name on the rear of their cut, or vest, but without the full logo of the club. Casual’s become full members when becoming a registered member of the ILWU and must pledge his/her loyalty to the club and all the members to receive his/her patch. Him/Her may be referred to as a full patch member or as being patched at that time.

REVISION 4 Dated 1/1/2021
Recording Secretary; Gary Bailey 57442

ARTICLE II BOARD MEMBERS

President: James Kelly
Vice President: Tommy O’Briant
Secretary: Gary Bailey
Treasurer: Charles Morton
Sergeant-at-Arms: Adeodatus Tolman
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Road Chief: Mark Emard
Road Captain: Bryan Stierle
Gunner: Rick Perez
Gunner: Frank Santos
Chaplain:
Internet:

REVISION 4 Dated 1/1/2021
Recording Secretary; Gary Bailey 57442