Masonic
Motorcycle Riders Assoc.-Southern Jurisdiction
Who We Are
The Widows
Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders Association-Southern Jurisdiction and it's chartered chapters in
are an
affiliate of the
Widows Sons Masonic Motorcycle Riders Assoc., Int'l.
We
are a non-brand specific riding association, so no matter what brand of
motorcycle you ride (minimum 500cc), you are welcome as a member. We have
three levels of membership. Active, for those who are members in good
standing of a Blue Lodge (F&AM/AF&AM )and ride a motorcycle, Masonic associate
membership open to Masons (F&AM/AF&AM) who do not ride but wish to participate
in our activities and associate membership open to anyone. All membership is subject to a vote of our active members.
Our Masonic members are
an internationally based group of independent Masons who have joined together to
simply share the thrill of riding with other members of our fraternity.
We do not intend to speak for or represent any Masonic body. We simply want to
share our passion for riding with all other Masons who ride, and have some fun
while we do it.
We are not a 1%
club. We are a social riding association, which happens to have set one
of its membership requirements to include being a Master Mason in good standing.
Our name comes from certain aspects of the Masonic fraternity, it is not intended to
instill fear or appear threatening in any way.
We are
not
territorial and do not condone illegal activities by our members. All we ask is
that our members act in a way that will reflect well on our club, our Fraternity
and motorcycling in general.
We have an association patch worn by our active members in the United States comprised of a picture of the Widow, the words
Widows Sons and the name of our local Chapter. We also wear a Square & Compass
patch (as we are entitled to do as Masons) to denote our personal fraternal
affiliation. This is not a part of our colors; it is simply a common custom
among members of our Fraternity to wear this symbol. Our International
members wear a slightly different patch depending on their local customs, but
all use the words 'Widows Sons' and proudly display the Square & Compass.
We strive to be friends and on good terms with all
other clubs, associations and riders we share the road with.
We realize that wearing "colors" is a serious matter and wear them
appropriately. We understand there are clubs that have been around for many
years and we respect that totally! We realize we are able to enjoy many of our
riding freedoms thanks to the many clubs, associations and riders that have
ridden in the wind before us.
Our patches allows other riders to know who we are and where we are from. We wear
the name of our Chapter simply to identify where we are from not
to claim any territory.
We ask all our members to wear their patch proudly and to always show respect
for all other clubs, associations and riders. We do not take sides or involve
ourselves when it comes to other club or association politics. We do not claim
turf or territory.
Our members are also individually, members of ABATE, HOG, AMA and other similar
motorcycling associations. We come from all walks of life, including veterans of
the Armed Forces.
If any prospective members or others have any questions or would like more
information about the Widows Sons we encourage them to contact us.
The Widows Sons are an independent group of Internationally based Mastermasons who ride motorcycles and have organized to perform the laudable undertaking of aiding and assisting the Widows of Mastermasons, to promote Freemasonry in the world of motorcycling, to promote motorcycling in the World of Freemasonry, and to support the charities of the Widows Sons International Motorcycle Riders Assoc. All views and opinions of the Widows Sons International Motorcycle Riders Assoc. are solely those of the The Widows Sons. The Widows Sons do not speak for, nor intend to attempt act as representatives of any Grand Lodges, Symbolic Lodges, affiliate bodies of Freemasonry nor Freemasonry in general. The Widows Sons are not affiliated with any Grand Lodge nor are they an affiliate of any body of Freemasonry