|
The American Badgers Motorcycle Club was founded on 9/11/2004 as a
Motorcycle Club for riders in the State of Alabama and any other state where
chapters may form. The club was organized to allow riders of any make
of motorcycle to become members. We welcome female riders as members
and even a few members who don't own motorcycles but show great interest in
the ABMC in a support role.
The ABMC founders, who
are mainly made up of Law Enforcement personnel wanted to create a club
where all active or retired employees of Public Safety or the Military are
welcome.
The purpose of the ABMC is to create an organization where a
motorcycle enthusiasts can meet, network, and make new friends. These
individuals may be associated with the Military, Law Enforcement, District
Attorney's Offices, Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, and other
related Organizations.
Advantages of forming
the club are infinite but forming the club will allow persons from different
places to come together, "talk shop", and form new relationships with
persons who share their same interests. All members' information will
be added to a database where all members can contact each other.
Everything involving the club patch design is centered on Public
Safety and the U.S. Military. The name American Badgers was selected
because everyone in our arena carries some sort of badge and/or represents
the United States government. The American Badgers head seemed more
than appropriate for the clubs official animal and the club logo was
designed to be patriotic in support of our country and the heroes of
9/11/2001 and all of the Public Safety personnel that gave their lives
trying to save and protect the citizens of our country. The club patch
is described as a red, white, and blue badge style shield with a mean
looking badger depicted in the center. The "Badge Number" at the
bottom of the shield is "9/11" which memorializes the date of 9/11/2001 and
is also the national number to call for emergency assistance by citizens of
The United States when they need our help.
The ABMC patch is
designed as a three-piece patch. Traditionally, "outlaw" motorcycle
clubs as well as other clubs; have made their patches in a three-piece
design. There should be no mistake made that we do not want to portray
the "outlaw" side of motorcycle clubs. However, we did want to
maintain a traditional club patch. Members are not required to wear
the patch as a three-piece and may combine the patch to appear as a
two-piece or one piece if desired. |
