Joining LAMA
Membership Information
Joining our organization is easy but it is not a quick process. Not everyone is cut out to
ride with an association like LAMA; however, if an individual rider is interested in joining
our chapter, he or she should do the following:
• attend our scheduled meetings, rides and events.
• display an interest and/or desire to be part of our group.
When the individual decides to seek chapter membership, he or she will be offered the
chance to become a “Prospect” of our chapter. Upon completing three (3) months as a
“Prospect” the membership committee of our chapter will vote to promote the “Prospect”
to “Probate.” If the new member is promoted to “Probate” he or she will be offered the
privilege to wear the LAMA rockers.
The chapter membership committee will vote to promote the individual to “Full”
membership after the individual has completed three (3) months as a “Probate” member.
If the “Probate” member is promoted to “Full” membership, he or she will then be offered
the privilege to wear the full LAMA colors and to become a full member of LAMA and of
the LAMA Holland Michigan chapter.
REMEMBER !
1. LAMA does not give “COLORS” away. An individual must earn the right and
privilege to wear the colors.
2. The Holland Michigan Chapter does not automatically accept an applicant. To do so
would compromise our Brother/Sisterhood.
3. Any member that fails to meet and/or comply with LAMA National By-Laws
and/or our Standard Operating Procedures will be immediately stripped of LAMA
membership and of LAMA colors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Rules for chapter members of LAMA
1. Complete an application for national membership and send it to the Chicago Headquarters with a
check (Ask chapter sponsor for current fees) made payable to:
Latin American Motorcycle Association
3519 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60647.
The applicant will receive an International membership
patch to be worn on the front left side of his or her official leather vest. The date on the
application is the official start date of the applicant’s LAMA membership dues with the Chicago
headquarters. The applicant’s national fee must be paid on or before this date every year (annual
dues).
2. A chapter member must sponsor the applicant. The application must bear the signature of the
sponsor and the chapter president.
3. The applicant must own a legally registered motorcycle of 650cc displacement or larger.
4. The applicant must be presently employed and must show proof thereof.
5. The applicant must possess a valid driver’s license bearing a motorcycle endorsement, a valid
State License and proof of insurance.
6. The Applicant must agree to attend at least one meeting every month.
7. Once accepted by the chapter, the “Prospect” must wear a “P” patch for a period of six months.
The “P” patch must be worn on the back of the official black leather vest. The back of the vest
must not bear any other decoration (MANDATORY).
8. The Applicant must sign an agreement stating he or she will return the LAMA colors to LAMA in
the event his or her membership is terminated either by resignation or by LAMA action.
9. The applicant shall acknowledge (within above stated agreement) that no refund of membership
fees shall result from the termination of LAMA membership.