Welcome!
On behalf of the New London Motorcycle Club, we would like to thank you for visiting our website and expressing an interest in joining us as a new member.
Object of the New London Motorcycle Club (NLMC)
The purpose of this Club is to pursue, promote, and protect the interest of motorcyclists, through charitable good deeds; to develop better and more enthusiastic relations between the general public, the press, and the operators and riders of motorcycles; by publicly supporting a variety of charities and hosting charity events on Club owned property; to encourage member participation at motorcycle events; to encourage discussion among members of matters pertaining to motorcycles; to sponsor and promote organized motorcycle events; in general, to do any acts in connection therewith not forbidden by the State of Connecticut.
Qualification of Members
Members shall be operators and riders of motorcycles, motorcycle enthusiast, or persons actively concerned with the trade.
Becoming a Member
Any person meeting the qualification of members and willing to support the object of the Club may apply for membership. The Club does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual preference. Applications for membership must be sponsored by one member in good standing. Prospective members must be at least sixteen years of age and must have attended at least three meetings or events in a timely manner. On the third meeting or an agreed-to meeting thereafter, the Club shall approve the application for membership by a two-thirds vote of the members present. Prospective members shall then pay an initiation fee of $15.00 each plus the appropriate membership dues payable on that date. Applications for membership are available at the clubhouse.
Dues
The Club dues are $50.00 per individual and $75.00 per couple for one calendar year. An individual membership is for any one person. A couple membership is for any two persons who are living together in a relationship at the same address. A member may change the type of membership only at the time of renewal.
The membership period runs March 1st to February 28th. The dues for each current year shall be payable on March 1st. All members who have not paid their dues before April 1st shall be charged a late fee of $10.00 and if l not paid before May 1st, a late fee of $20. Any member who has not paid their dues by June 1st shall no longer be considered a member of the Club, and will be subject to the application process for a new member once again. Please see the Treasurer for new memberships after October 1st.
Membership Benefits
Upon becoming a member, you will receive a copy of the New London Motorcycle Club's Constitution and By-Laws, a small club patch, and a discount on a large club patch for your jacket or vest.
A club newsletter is published regularly informing the members of forthcoming meetings and events and includes interviews of members, articles and photographs of past events, advertisments of motorcycles and parts for sale or wanted items, etc.
As a New London Motorcycle Club member in good standing, you are entitled to discounts on the purchase of parts and accessories at several local shops (see below). To take advantage of these discounts, present your membership card at the time of purchase.
Membership Discounts
Important Membership Notes
The membership period runs March 1st to February 28th. Nominations for offices are held in October. Voting for new officers is the first Thursday in November and the New London Motorcycle Club Annual Banquet is held the following Saturday evening. New London Motorcycle Club sponsors charity benefit rides and poker runs each year. Business meetings are held year round every Thursday (except on Thanksgiving or other holiday) at our clubhouse at 7:00 PM (Nov-Mar) and 8:00 PM (Mar-Nov). Meeting times change with the fall/spring change of the clocks.
Off-Road Membership
New London Motorcycle Club is an active New England Trail Riders Association club. New London Motorcycle Club off-road memberships are available for $10 a year. Currently, New London Motorcycle Club members are active in Hare Scrambles, Enduros and Motocross.
Off-Road/Trail Riding
Due to situations with the local land owners and state agencies, we are currently prevented from using the trails we have had access to for over 65 years. We are currently looking for new land(s) to ride. If land is found, we will certainly "spread the word."
Security Notice
Access is strictly prohibited. The entrance to the trails is patrolled by the Montville Police Department and state DEP Officers. Trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!
