CVMA\u00ae First Contact Page
If you have been invited by a CVMA\u00ae Member, s\/he will ask you to attend a Chapter meeting. At that time, you can fill out all required paperwork. Ensure you bring a COPY of your DD-214 with the version that states the discharge type; Black out all but the last 4 of your SSN. This will NOT be returned.
We will also need to see your motorcycle, Operator license with \u201cM Endorsement\u201d, valid registration and proof of insurance.
As of this writing, there is a $20 Application fee which will be credited to your Annual Dues. (12OCT2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memberships are characterized by Full Members, Auxiliary Members and Supporter Members<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FULL MEMBER
National Dues: $20\/year + Chapter Dues: $10\/year + Patch $45\/EA
Requirements:
a) Must be of good character.
b) Must be a Veteran of a Foreign War, \u201cCombat\u201d.
c) The ONLY Acceptable proof for Full membership to the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association\u00ae is a copy of Part 4 of one\u2019s DD-214, Official Military Personnel File or Officer which must be surrendered to the National Board of Directors (NBOD) for verification.
d) Must own and operate a Motorcycle of 500 cc or above. (Exception: See National Bylaws, Art 3, (a)6 and (a)7.
e) Member\u2019s initial assignment of chapter will be in the State of physical residence. Once membership is approved, he or she can request in writing for a change of Chapter to the gaining and losing State Representative. Chapter affiliation to any Chapter of his or her choosing may be requested, to include a chapter in another state if that chapter is closer than the existing chapter and the losing and gaining states share a common border. If the distance is shorter, the request will be approved. The member will only have all rights as a Full Member in the State that they claim membership in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AUXILIARY MEMBER
National Dues: $20\/year \u2013 No Chapter Dues + Patch $35\/EA
Requirements:
a) Must be of good character.
b) All Auxiliary members must be a spouse, widow or widower of a member who is in good standing with the CVMA\u00ae.
c) Must support the efforts of ALL branches of the United States of Americas Armed Forces and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
d) Will have no vote in CVMA\u00ae business. >> Please make a copy of your Marriage License to submit with your Application and Patch Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SUPPORTER MEMBER
National Dues: $10\/year + Chapter Dues: $10\/year + Patch $35\/EA
Requirements:
a) Must be of good character.
b) Must own and operate a motorcycle of 500cc or greater.
c) Maximum number of support members will not exceed 10% of total CVMA\u00ae Full membership.
d) Support members must be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
e) Support members will read and abide by all CVMA\u00ae by-laws applicable to them.
Sections excluded:
1. Article 5: Elections
2. Article 6: Duties of Officers.
f) Support members are required to submit their application with proof of military service through a full member of the CVMA\u00ae who has held a membership for not less than one year. Support members are required to have either ridden a minimum of 3,000 miles with their sponsor, attended three CVMA\u00ae events or be known by their sponsor for a minimum of 6 months. A full member submitting an application for a support member should verify they meet the above criteria. Only 1 support member can be vouched on per year by an individual CVMA\u00ae member. Support members will be at a 1 to 10 ratio, 1 support member to 10 full members based on state.
g) Will have no vote in National CVMA\u00ae business, but may vote in Chapter business..
i) Support members in good standing can wear a small CVMA\u00ae Support Patch on the front of their vest or jacket which will be supplied by their sponsor. Support members can also wear the 10 inch Support back patch which will be supplied by the sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n