Charters & Lodges
Charter and Lodges
- Training and resources for events and growth.
- Promotion in DOMA’s magazine and platforms.
- Discounts on merchandise and supplies.
- Awards, certificates, and national recognition.
- Networking with DOMA’s corporate members.
- Support for building and managing Lodges.
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What Is a Charter?
A charter is a formal agreement between Defiant Ones Motorcycle Association, LLC (“DOMA”) that provides the training, business organization, legal and financial support, to other clubs and organizations, with the goal of encouraging clubs and organizations to align with DOMA’s mission and standards of a motorcyclist lifestyle, while incorporating the individual direction of the collective conscience of your club or organization, through the development of local Lodges. This collective joining of bringing like organizations together defining a common purpose, motorcycling, as well it brings diversification between clubs and organizations where every member is a benefactor of the work of another member. Our charters are regionally based with smaller affiliated lodges (collection of smaller clubs and organizations and groups of riders) closer to home. DOMA members comprise people from all walks of life and as an organization does not discriminate based on your organizations mission and standards. DOMA is a community of people who enjoy motorcycling and social gatherings, travel and leisure time and enjoy coming together in support of each other if only for support of another member, with which our means to an end is that each member is for all members and all members are for each member.
What Is a Lodge?
A lodge is a formal agreement between a DOMA Charter and a grouping of individual clubs or organizations or group of riders who wish to join collectively and pool their resources or of one club or organization or group of riders who has the drive necessary to go it alone, or Its just a group of people who just love to ride and want to gather regularly and sponsor events just because they like to ride. Every Lodge is responsible for the management of its collective organizations, or in the case of one organization its existing membership or in the case of just a group of people who ride its existing Group of riders; A lodge is created with the Purchase of a Lodge membership and you will be assigned a regional charter (there are 11 Charter regions Nation-wide). A lodge is a Local group of riders who share a common bond, motorcycling. The opening and closing of Lodges and providing each lodge with the material support for operating its events will be directed by the Charter in the end you make the rules. The Lodge enters into an agreement with the Charter to follow the protocols put in place by DOMA so every event is conducted in the highest of standards reflecting on DOMA and your club or organization, or group of riders, wherein your club or organization or group of riders is alleviated of legal Liability. A lodge is opened only when it has organized its first event 9 which would be just posting a Ride of your group to our Facebook page; larger events known as a Kickoff can be set up later). The first event we like to call a KICKOFF. Working closely with your local Charter will be an introduction as a member group of DOMA and it is in the Charters best interest that you succeed during a kickoff. Recognition of your group is important to us. We know the risks and pitfalls and have already perfected the issues to make your group a successful partner with DOMA. This is an opportunity for your club, organization or your group of riders to be recognized with the mission and values that DOMA supports.
What Is a Sanction?
Once a charter is certified and established in a region ( at the present time DOMA is the Charter), it is free to organize lodges ( and act like a charter). This is the process with which sanctioning is defined. Every Charter is responsible for the management of its lodges; the opening and closing of Lodges and providing each lodge with the material support for operating its events. The Lodge enters into an agreement with the Charter to follow the protocols put in place by DOMA so every event is conducted in the highest of standards reflecting on DOMA and your club or organization, wherein your club or organization is alleviated of legal Liability.
The sanction application fee is different for every event based on many factors, such as the type of event and/or the length of an event, to provide a couple of examples.
All sanction applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event. Again, your event insurance will be reflected in the fees associated with event operations and will be determined by DOMA. DOMA handles this for you.
All Post event documentation must be submitted to the Charter Office by the Lodge organizing the event for processing within 14 Days and the Charter Office must submit its documentation within 5 days of their receipt from the Lodge to DOMA. Unless the Lodge and or the Charter has requested more time for cause and it is approved by DOMA All financial disbursements will be provided through Defiant Ones Motorcycle Association and will be completed no later than 30 days after the event has finished.
Benefits of Lodges
- Listing in Defiant Ones Motorcycle Association Magazine (if submitted at least 90 days prior to an event)
- Event included in the event database on Defiantonesllc.com, their Facebook group and Facebook page
Event Training and Support - Access to supplies to market to DOMA perspective members while supporting your organization and benefiting it financially including providing Apparel from our Store and select product vendors.
- Eligibility for your organization to become a fully active membership location providing services for other DOMA members in your area.
- Monthly DOMA Organizer News e-newsletter
DOMA Service Award plaques and Safety Award plaques available to present to two club members or employees in your club or organization. - One DOMA Flag or Banner with establishment of a new Lodge with hosting an event at opening.
- Offer to Attend DOMA Annual Board Meeting to Meet the DOMA corporate staff who has been instrumental with protecting and supporting your organization or club or group of riders and its members and to provide input on rules and receive educational training related to hosting events.
- Access to many services for operating events at competitive rates, negotiated by the DOMA on behalf of event organizers.
- Affiliating your club or organization with a nationally recognized motorcycling association
- Supporting DOMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle so that motorcyclists can continue to enjoy their ability to ride free and safe and host events.
- Access to Corporate members to answer questions and to ask for support of your events.
- Lodge/Club listed on domallcstg.wpengine.com for others to find (unless you request DOMA not to List your Lodge)
Annual lodge certificate
Additional benefits for recreational riding organizers include: (recreational riding organizers are persons in your lodge who organize runs)
1: Ability to order DOMA Charter club pins and patches.
2: Opportunity to develop your event into a featured or national event.
3: For more information, visit domallcstg.wpengine.com.
Thanks for your interest in partnering with the Defiant Ones Motorcycle Association.
DOMA is an organization that works to provide safety in motorcycling and support to your club, organization, group of riders and provide riding experience, safety gear, traveling and event discounts and support services for all your motorcycling needs. We’re glad you’re with us.
Included is information on the benefits of being chartered with DOMA. In addition, there is information on the ways that your group can support other groups, organizations, and independent riders. Whatever charter you are a part of, one of the most important benefits is that your charter supports the mission of DOMA to promote the motorcycling lifestyle and bring like-minded people together across diverse personal directions all with the same values that one rider is as equal to the next. It is not the cause but the person.
You’ll also find information to help you achieve your goals quickly and effectively. As always, thank you for your support of Defiant Ones Motorcycle Association.
DOMA LODGE THAT DOES HOST EVENTS
If your group does plan to host events with DOMA your social Club, organization or group of riders have established a good membership with leaders who already know how to lead and are willing to learn how to promote our organization through promoting yours. (See requirements to establish a non-event hosting lodge and an event hosting lodge) We consider this type of Lodge to be a promoter Lodge and one that is ready to move forward in a big way. No baby steps here for these lodges.
Benefits of a Lodge that does hold events include:
1: Listing in Defiant Ones Motorcycle Association Magazine (if submitted at least 90 days prior to an event)
2: Event included in the event database on Defiantonesllc.com, their Facebook group and Facebook page
3: Event Training and Support
4: Access to supplies to market to DOMA perspective members while supporting your organization and benefiting it financially including providing Apparel from our Store and select product vendors.
5: Eligibility for your organization to become a fully active membership location providing services for other DOMA members in your area.
6: Monthly DOMA Organizer News e-newsletter
7: DOMA Service Award plaques and Safety Award plaques available to present to two club members or employees in your club or organization.
8: One DOMA Flag or Banner with establishment of a new Lodge with hosting an event at opening.
9: Offer to Attend DOMA Annual Board Meeting to Meet the DOMA corporate staff who has been instrumental with protecting and supporting your organization or club or group of riders and its members and to provide input on rules and receive educational training related to hosting events.
10: Access to many services for operating events at competitive rates, negotiated by the DOMA on behalf of event organizers.
11: Affiliating your club or organization with a nationally recognized motorcycling association
12: Supporting DOMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle so that motorcyclists can continue to enjoy their ability to ride free and safe and host events.
13: Access to Corporate members to answer questions and to ask for support of your events.
14: Lodge/Club listed on domallcstg.wpengine.com for others to find (unless you request DOMA not to List your Lodge)
15: Annual lodge certificate
Additional benefits for recreational riding organizers include: (recreational riding organizers are persons in your lodge who organize runs)
Ability to order DOMA Charter club pins and patches.
Opportunity to develop your event into a featured or national event.
For more information, visit domallcstg.wpengine.com.
DOMA LODGE THAT DOES NOT HOST EVENTS
If your group does not plan to host events with DOMA due to Lack of space, know-how, or you think you don’t have the numbers required to establish a Lodge as a social club or organization, DOMA is here to get you and your group involved to host events where each charter has a Member whose job is to act as a networking mediator to bring smaller groups together under one umbrella serving multiple positions, holding true the standards and values of DOMA.. As groups join and create a Lodge through our networking model more benefits are available to your group through the DOMA Charters. This is not a requirement to establish a Lodge, but an option. (see requirements to establish a non-event hosting lodge and an event hosting lodge requirements)
Benefits of a Lodge that does not hold events include:
Event Training and Support
Access to supplies to market to DOMA perspective members while supporting your organization and benefiting it financially.
Eligibility for your organization to become a fully active membership location providing services for other DOMA members in your area.
Monthly DOMA Organizer News e-newsletter
DOMA Service Award plaques and Safety Award plaques available to present to two club members or employees in your club or organization.
Affiliating your club or organization with a nationally recognized motorcycling association
Supporting DOMA’s mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle so that motorcyclists can continue to enjoy their ability to ride free and safe and host events.
Annual Lodge Certificate
Satisfied Members
Our riders share their experiences and the moments that have defined their journeys with us. Here’s what being part of Defiant Ones means to them.
“Defiant Ones changed the way I see riding. It’s not just about the bike – it’s about belonging to something real.”
“Riding with Defiant Ones is more than just miles on the road; it’s a bond, a family, and a commitment to living fully.”
“The care and skill here are unmatched. I’ve found more than a place to ride – I’ve found my
tribe.”
“Defiant Ones changed the way I see riding. It’s not just about the bike – it’s about belonging to something real.”
