Ranks In Biking

Ranks in Motorcycle/Trike Clubs

Across the world most motorcycle/trike clubs have a committee structure made up of ranks within the club. These ranks could consists of the following:

Founder, President, Vice President, Sergeant at Arms, Road Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Enforcer, Tail Gunner and Chaplain

Other non-committee ranks are Members and if there are Prospects joining the club for the first time, and Hang-arounds who is usually called Supporters.

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It is not to say that the club has all the above rankings. It differs from club to club.

Read more about the rankings and details: Motorcycle Club Ranks and Titles Guide  or  Motorcycle Club Ranks and Their Duties  or   Quora

Typical Ranking Structure of a Motorcycle Club
  • President

The President is the leader of a chapter/club, and mostly established the club but can also be voted into this position or have it handed down from the previous President depending on the constitution of the respective club. Their power varies from club to club, either requiring a popular vote to have their wishes forwarded, or simply ordering members to complete them. Generally, acts as the signatory for the club in legal contracts.

  • Vice-President

The Vice President is the second in command and will lead in times where the President cannot (such as illness or incarceration). He is either voted into this position or appointed by the President.

  • Sergeant-at-arms

Their basic role is to maintain discipline in the club and ensure the safety of the President and ranking members as well clubhouse and club security.

  • Secretary

The Secretary is best described as the bookkeeper of a club, and will maintain membership details, meeting minutes. The Secretary usually arranges club meetings. He / she is either voted into this position or appointed by the President.

  • Treasurer

The Treasurer handles the assets and financial records of the club. Club properties may be owned in the Treasurer’s name. He may also sign legal contracts for the club. Either voted or appointed.

  • Road Captain

Responsible for road safety and organizes routes for clubs to take when on out-rides.

  • Trustee

Responsible for all Assets of the Club.

  • PRO

Responsible for building relations with other clubs, Councils, Fraternal and Associations