The Keeper (Silent Phoenix MC #5)
Terminology
TERMINOLOGY
1%er (One-Percenter)- If 99% of motorcycle riders are law-abiding members of society, the rest is the 1%. Advertised through a patch or tattoo, usually on a diamond shaped back field.
13 - Patch worn by a biker, usually a 1%er. May stand for the letter “M” (13th letter of alphabet), and indicate the wearer smokes pot, or uses “crank” (methamphetamine). Can also mean “The Mother Club“, or original chapter of a motorcycle club.
1916- The nineteenth letter of the alphabet (S) and the sixteenth (P). Stands for Silent Phoenix.
3-Piece Patch- Configuration of back patches, consisting of: a top rocker (club’s name), a center patch (club’s emblem), and a bottom rocker (geographical territory).
69 - Patch indicating someone who has performed cunnilingus with witnesses present.
Air Condition - Riddle with bullets
ATF- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Broad- A female whose sole purpose is being used as a sexual object; similar to a one-night stand.
Cage- Non-biker’s car/truck.
Church- Club meeting.
Club Whore- Also known as a Mama. Sexual equivalent of a public well. Anyone can dip into her, at any time, as often as he wants. These are woman who belong to the club at large. They belong to every member and are expected to consent to the sexual desires of anyone at anytime. They perform menial tasks around the clubhouse, however do not attend club meetings.
Colors- Patches, logo, or uniform associated with a motorcycle club.
Fly Colors - To ride on a motorcycle wearing club’s kutte.
Gathering: A scheduled social event or meeting. This is not Church.
Grocery-getter- A biker’s car/truck.
Hang Around- a person that hangs around a motorcycle club and may be interested in joining.
Jacket - Arrest record
Kill-Light- A flashlight used as a weapon.
Kutte- A jacket which has had the sleeves cut off. All club patches are sewn onto kuttes, which are worn as the outer-most layer of clothing. Most, if not all, outlaw clubs have kuttes as their basic uniform.
Mother- Founding/original chapter of the club.
Nomad- 1) "Nomad" on a bottom rocker patch means that motorcycle club member travels between geographical chapters. Kind of like working in a secretarial pool, a Nomad goes where he's needed. 2)"Nomad" on a top rocker patch or car plaque means "Nomad" is the name of that club.
Ol’ Lady- Wife or long-time girlfriend of club member. She is considered property of the member and is off-limits to other club members.
Property Of- displayed on a shirt, patch or tattoo to show who the woman “belongs to.” Example: Monica wore a “Property of Torch” vest in Renegade. That meant that she associated herself with Torch and would do anything he needed/wanted.
STRUCTURE WITHIN CLUB
National President- Many times the founder of the club. He will usually be located at or near the national headquarters. He will be surrounded by bodyguards and organizational enforcers.
Territorial or Regional Representatives - In some cases called the National Vice President in charge of a specific region or state.
National Secretary / Treasurer - He is responsible for the club's money and collecting dues from local chapters. He also records any by-law changes and records any minutes.
National Enforcer - This person answers directly to the National President. He acts as a body guard and gives out punishment for club violations. He has also been known to locate former members and retrieve colors or remove the club's tattoo from them.
Chapter President - This person has either claimed the position or has been voted in. He has final authority over all chapter business and members.
Chapter Vice President - This person is second in command. He presides over club affairs in the absence of the president. Normally, he is hand picked by the Chapter President.
Chapter Secretary / Treasurer - T his is usually the member with the best writing skills and probably the most education. He will maintain the chapter roster and maintain a crude accounting system. He is also responsible for collecting dues, keeping minutes and paying for any bills the chapter accumulates.
Chapter Sergeant (SGT) at Arms- This person is in charge of maintaining order at club meetings. Because of the violent nature of outlaw gangs this person is normally the strongest member physically and is loyal to the Chapter President. He may administer beatings to fellow members for violations of club rules. He is the club enforcer.
Road Captain- This person fulfills the role of a logistician and security chief for club sponsored runs or outings. The Road Captain maps out routes to be taken during runs, arranges the refueling, food and maintenance stops. He will carry the club's money and use it for bail if necessary.
Members - The rank and file, fully accepted and dues paying members of the gang. They are the individuals who carry out the President's orders and have sworn to live by the club's by-laws.
Prospect- These are the club's hopefuls who spend from one month to one year in a probationary status. They must prove during that time if they are worthy of becoming members. Some clubs have the prospect commit a felony with fellow members observing in an effort to weed out the weak and stop infiltration by law enforcement. Must be nominated by a regular member and receive a unanimous vote for acceptance. They are known to carry weapons for other club members and stand guard at club functions. The prospect wears no colors and has no voting rights.
Associates or Honorary Members- An individual who has proven his value or usefulness to the gang. These individuals may be professional people who have in some manner helped the club. Some of the more noted are attorneys, bail bondsmen, and auto wrecking yard owners. These people are allowed to party with the gang, either in town or on their runs; however, they do not have a voting status or wear colors.