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The Golden Rule: "If you give respect, you will get respect. If you act like an asshole, you will be treated like an asshole!” In other words, show respect to ALL other Riders, Patch holder or not. Be polite and respectful at all times while wearing the Cancellers patch. These are just highlights and all Members are required to read Riding Club and Motorcycle Club Education at: http://www.rcvsmc.net/index.html before signing your Membership form. Being a neutral club is to attend only "open to the public" events that a motorcycle club may be sponsoring. If an establishment has a sign indicating “No Colors”, even though your patch is not considered “colors”, the vest should be removed out of respect to the other clubs and the policy of the establishment. If someone from a motorcycle club requests that you remove your vest/patch, don’t argue. The best reply is, "No Problem" & politely take it off and let your Club Officer know what motorcycle club it was so they can deal with any potential problems. You normally will only get asked once. Do not wear your Patch into a motorcycle club clubhouse unless you have asked if it's ok to do so or have been invited for a "sit down" with the officers of the motorcycle club, or been invited As a Riding Club Member, to attend a function there. Be aware of the behavior and attitude of the other Cancellers members who are with you (especially if anyone has been drinking) at events. If necessary, try to take action to avoid problems before they happen. For example, if someone appears to be getting too angry or loud and possibly disrespectful, take them aside or suggest going somewhere else until things settle down. You could also let one of the officers of the club know about the situation. If an incident should occur in spite of your efforts when no Officers are present, make sure to let your officers know as soon afterward as you can. If no club officers happen to be there, then ALL of the Cancellers members that are there need to make the attempt to take that person aside, and strongly suggest that the offending member go somewhere else to settle down. Don't ever touch any part of another club member's colors, which includes the vest or jacket it's sewn on. That is considered serious disrespect, which could cause them to aggressively educate the un-informed. |