Everything you need to know to start your own chapter

First thing, take a few minutes to look over our web site at our web site: www.umme.org

There you will find our bylaws and other good stuff, but here are a few other things you might want to know.

a. You do not have to be a member of the UMC to be a member of the UMME, only to hold office.

b. There is no financial obligation to members or the host Church. A UMME Chapter finances depend      on donations that are taken up on rides. It is not required to donate either. But you will find that folks don’t mind donating a dollar when it will go towards a good purpose. Many Chapters use this money for their needs but most of the money will be spent on mission projects of their choice, i.e. Christmas for Children or any project selected or created by the UMME Chapter. There are no dues to be a UMME member!

c. Colors for your vest or jackets are available only thru the UMME National and this money is used strictly for UMME advertisement, mailings etc. 

d. You will find this a different ministry from most any other. You will ride and thru the magic of motorcycling, people will want to ride with you. This is where you demonstrate Christian fellowship. There are a lot of people out there that once they get to know you they aren’t so bashful about visiting the Church now that they know someone that will be there. That is one of our greatest gifts here. Get them in the door and let God do the rest. You will find that when you wear your colors that people are inquisitive. A lot of people know that the Cross and the Flame represents the United Methodist Church but they want to know more when they see it on a biker.

e. We are trying to publish a quarterly newsletter where all the Chapters will know what’s going on in other Chapters. We will do stories on any and all Chapters that send in articles. 

f. The Bylaws states how many officers each Chapter will have but there are ways around this for small Chapters. We even have a one member Chapter in west Texas so all things are possible.

This is a great ministry and all you have to do is ride, ride, ride and foster good Christian fellowship!

Send us your address and we can send you a starter pack. To start a Chapter email the webmaster (his email address is on the website) stating you are starting a new Chapter, where it is and give the email address of all of the officers. It is that easy. Send to Doug Gregory  - doug_gregory@sbcglobal.net

Feel free to ask any and all questions that you may have. You may contact the Board of Directors with any comments they have, or to answer any other questions you may have. 
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