If you're a member of a motorcycle club, you may have the opportunity to run for an office. Officers in a motorcycle club are responsible for leading the group. Some are in charge of organizing club events or rides, while others handle the club's marketing and budget. If you want to have a larger role in your club, you should run for one of these offices. Of course, be ready to do the work and put in some extra time. In most clubs, being an officer does requires a commitment.
The number of officers in your club may vary. Larger groups usually have more, but some small but very active club many need a large number of officers, too. Regardless of how many officers your club has, all of the elected bikers may be given a special officer's patch to wear. Most of these patches are small, rectangular patches that give the name of the office. For example, 'President', 'Treasurer', or 'Recruiter'. Officers are asked to wear these special motorcycle patches on the front of their jacket or vest so that others will know who they are.
But what do you do when you no longer hold that particular office? The rules vary from club to club. Some ask the member to retire that jacket or vest, while others have them remove the patch (easy if it was sewn on, not possible if it was ironed on). Sometimes the club will get a different colored set of patches for new officers, but that can get confusing.
Being an officer may come with a lot of responsibilities, but it also gives you the opportunity to guide your biker club and bring your own ideas to the table.
