: The patches remain the property of the club, not the individual. The codex dictates that a member must protect their colors at all costs; losing them is considered the ultimate disgrace.
: Major decisions are typically made through "church"—mandatory weekly meetings where members vote on club business. Violations of the codex, such as "disrespecting the patch" or "ratting" to law enforcement, are met with severe disciplinary action, ranging from fines to expulsion (being "stripped" of one's colors). The Sanctity of the "Colors" motorcycle-club-codex
The physical manifestation of the codex is the club’s "colors"—the three-piece patch worn on a leather or denim vest (cut). : The patches remain the property of the
: Every chapter is led by a President, Vice President, Sergeant-at-Arms, Secretary, and Treasurer. Violations of the codex, such as "disrespecting the
: Potential members must undergo a rigorous "prospecting" period, proving their worth and commitment through service and reliability before earning their full patches.
: Members are expected to support one another in times of legal, financial, or personal crisis, ensuring that no "brother" stands alone. Hierarchy and Governance