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We are not known as the "Nomads"
Who we are is the "Circle of Friends Motorcycle Club",
what we are is Nomads. - Brother Tom The information listed on
this website is a general insight into what and who the Circle of
Friends MC is about. However there are always answers to questions
that may not be listed on this website, therefore contacting the club
via email or in person would be the preferred method.
Please use the
email addresses on the "contact" page for any questions, comments or
inquiries to the club. Thank you.
What The COFMC Is Not
About
Over the years we have been asked what type
of club the Circle of Friends MC is about. To set the
record straight the Circle of Friends MC (COFMC) is not a Clean &
Sober club. However we do condone the use of illegal drugs at anytime
and the excessive abuse of alcohol while riding. We are not a
Military Veteran club though we support our troops 100% and all military vet clubs.
We are not a Law Enforcement motorcycle club, nor are any of our
members employed in any law enforcement agencies. We are a law
abiding club and have nothing to hide or hide from. There are clubs for
individuals who seek those environments mentioned and we respect that.
That's just not who we are or are about.
What The COFMC Is
About
The Circle of Friends MC is a brotherhood
& sisterhood of motorcycle riders. Some of us have belonged to other
clubs in the past (3-piece, clean & sober, independent,
etc.) and some are just learning the club lifestyle. We are exclusively a
social motorcycle club and are in no way an
outlaw club nor do we have intentions of infringing upon, conflicting, or disrespecting
any other clubs or their membership. We are an independent, non-territorial, and neutral
club that maintains friends and relations among many clubs and people from
all walks of life. We strive to
maintain peaceful relations with all we come in contact with. We are
a two-piece family club. The mother chapter resides in Fresno, California USA. Our chapter
in Cologne, Germany has been retired.
Circle of Friends MC
was formed from the ground up and have no affiliations with any other
clubs. We do not support other clubs nor do other clubs support us, we stand
on our own. We respect those that respect us and show our respect by
attending events and runs sponsored by other clubs and organizations. Circle of Friends MC "Mother Chapter" uses a
"Nomads" rocker for one reason, to show that we are not a
territorial club but that we are a nomadic club. We don't hold
or claim any ground or place, and respect those clubs who do and we
believe in riding free. COFMC is a family club and a members work & family comes
first. Even though our work and family come first doesn't
mean we think of our club and its members any
less. We are proud of our club and club family
and will respect and protect them both.
The inspiration of the COFMC was born out of
the love of riding motorcycles by the founding President Buzz's father
Bud. Bud began riding motorcycles soon after he was discharged from
serving in the Army during World War Two. Bud liked and rode many makes of
bikes and rode with many types of riders. He passed his love for
motorcycles onto his son Buzz who began riding from the age of 12. And
from there the rest is history. The Circle of
Friends
MC was established
in 2004. From June 2004 to June 2005 the club
was known as the "Circle of Friends Motorcycle Club" of the "Central
Valley of California." The club prospected for a one year period before making
things official. The club wore T-shirts with the "patch" you see below during the prospecting period.
The founding "patch" of the club June 2004 - June
2005
In June 2005 the club patch was changed to that of todays
and the name "Nomads" was added to represent the
club as a non-territorial and nomadic club. The different colors in our first
club patch are present in our current club patch with the addition of brown. The
wings were added and
the gender symbols were omitted, although we
are currently open to both male & female members
alike.
The current "patch" of the club June 2005 -
Present
In January 2006 we welcomed our
first chapter the "Circle of Friends Germany." The
German chapter has been
retired
as of
October 2007. Shit happens!
They will always be our brothers & sisters
and family. We love you all. Although the COF-Germany chapter was a
motorcycle club (family
oriented) they did not display an MC
or Nomads designation in their patch. This was done out of
respect to the wishes of a more
traditional and dominate MC club in their area. COF-Germany was officially sanctioned by a well established MC in Europe and upheld the same
values, goals and love for riding as there brothers & sisters
in the COFMC-Nomads. They are still our brothers & sisters, we don't
kick family to the side.
Club "patch" of the Circle of Friends Germany (Chartered January 2006 -
Retired October 2007)
  Charitable Contributions Circle of Friends MC supports various charities and organizations. The COFMC has helped people, communities and organizations with the following. 1. Burial funds for a family with a deceased child. 2. Groceries for needy families in hard times. 3. WestsIde Youth Center in Mendota - Fundraising for youth sports. 4. San Joaquin/Tranquility Lions Club - Donations for scholarships & youth sports. 5. Fresno Cancer Society and Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Donations. 6. Annual Back-2-School Back Pack Run cosponsored with The Maple House of Fresno and Westside Youth Center of Mendota providing school supplies for low-income school children. 7. Salvation Army of Fresno - Donation of household items. 8. Distribution of food packets donated by The Maple House for needy families in Fresno, Kerman, and Mendota. We also help other motorcycle clubs, dealers and organizations with their charities by attending their events.
What our colors & symbols
represent:
Following are the colors and
symbols of our "patch" and their meaning.
Gold - Gold is the color for
Generosity, a willingness to give. Our willingness to give is to our
brothers & sisters, families, friends and communities.
Blue - Blue is the color for
Truth & Loyalty. Truth is to be sincere always. Loyalty is an attitude
of devotion we have for our club and its members.
Black - Black is the
color for Constancy. Constancy is faithfulness, reliability and
dependability we look for in our members.
Brown - Brown is the color of
Nature & Earth. The environment in which we ride, the wind and the
road.
White - White is the color for Peace
& Sincerity. Peace is that of harmonious relations, living in peace
with each other. Sincerity is to be genuine & honest and to
respect all.
Joined Hands - The joined hands represents
the bringing
together of friends and strength of brotherhood.
Wheel - It represents the
circle that binds us together as friends and our love of
motorcycles.
Wings - The right
to be free, ride free & live free. |
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