The History of the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club

The Foundation

The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club was officially formed as the result of an impromptu trip to Daytona Beach Florida in March of 2003. Neighbors and friends of the Birchwood Kings Parks community and surrounding Randallstown, MD, found a need for club recognition to enjoy the full experience that other motorcycle club members were enjoying. Wayne Farrar (aka Chief Surgeon) , Gary Hatcher (aka Bone Collector), Steven Henson (aka Sharpshooter), and Darnell Jackson (aka Hurricane) thereby can be named as the official Founders of the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club. On the way from their initial trip, a stop at the South of the Border was made. During that rest stop motorcycle figurines were purchased as well as the typical souvenirs. Little did those on the trip realize the significance of those purchases. Soon an investigation into area motorcycle clubs began to see the climate of motorcycle groups in the Baltimore Area. Meetings were scheduled and held in the home of Wayne Farrar. Wayne's home is the official "Clubhouse" for the club. In those initial meetings, the leadership of the club was established. Steven Henson was unanimously voted club President. Wayne was elected Vice President. Gary Hatcher was elected as Treasurer/Secretary. Darnell Jackson was appointed Road Captain. Careful detail was given to the design of the two club insignias. Leathers were purchased and the hottest new club in Baltimore hit the ground rolling and roaring with shiny chrome, loud pipes, crotch rockets, and cruisers.

Evolution

At these initial meetings other members were brought into the fold. Clarence Jackson (aka Top End) became our first Sergeant At Arms. William Allen (aka Longshot) became our Spiritual Advisor. Rev. Dwight Washington (aka Rev.) is the Club Chaplin. Clarence and William are the first initiates of the club. Clay Brown (aka Stinger) was also added to the membership. Clay was the membership chairperson. Members set out to establish what we were all about. Several things were clear. We were grown professional men and would behave that way. We would promote safe riding. All riders associated with the club would ride bikes of their choice-no exceptions (sport bikes and cruisers welcome). Those bikes would be well maintained and if Wayne had anything to do with it, clean. Women would be respected by club members and welcome to become members. The tribe would be a club of friends who ride and not just people who wanted to join a club to wear colors. Members would be spiritually grounded. The club would not be too formal. The purpose would not be to take the zest of fellowship out by imposing too many rules and regulations. And last but not least, there would be a membership limit. The leadership saw the demise of many clubs when they became too big to effectively function. A committee to establish a club oath and ritual was formed. From this point onward, the Fellowship of the Tribesmen was on its way.

The First Year

In year one the efforts of the club were many. One desire was the official recognition by the Baltimore Bike Community. That was done in the fall of 2004 with a vote into the Maryland Round Robin Bikers Association. Late in the summer of 2004 the clubs first community function was held. The first official club function in colors was the Lee/Stanley Family BBQ in Owings Mills, MD. Secondly, was the establishment of a community fellowship. The 04 BBQ was held at the home of Wayne & Pat Farrar. The BBQ was a successful event of friends, family, and fellow bikers. The club established its structure and its rituals. Brother Allen was the author. At the club's annual charity ride more riders were recognizing and hanging with the tribe. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundations Ride for Kids is held in the early Fall in Columbia, MD. Future members and their friends were fellowshipping. There was a major loss to the tribe as well. Terry (The Charm) Chavis was tragically killed in a collision. Terry was a father to Clay and a Brother in Law to Wayne and a neighbor to Gary, Darnell, William and Steve. Circumstances had not yet allowed Terry to become a club member. He was posthumously inducted into the club by unanimous vote. At the end of the first and productive year the Tribesmen were eight members strong and poised for a bright 2005.

2005 The Year of Expansion

In the beginning of 2005 the word was already out on who was the hot new club on the street. Already plans were in place to return to Daytona. Year one, 4 riders to Florida. This year eight, with six of them tribesmen. New to the club was Jake Chambers (aka Justice) membership chair. Another Kings Park resident, Jake started a wave of quality additions to the group. We spent a long March weekend in sunny Florida with lodging in St. Augustine. A weekend to remember, positive energy was brought back to last throughout the year. The year 2005 saw the first female Club member. Leslie Davis (aka Mouse) was a welcome addition to the club. Her duties are to recruit female club members. As the year moved forward Sean Farrar (aka Reflex), Clyde Carr (Black Herc), Walter Perry (Picasso), and Ronald Gordan (Sergeant Rock) were added as well. Ron is the current Sergeant at Arms. It was clear that our membership encompassed many talents. Members celebrated the end of the summer riding season with installment two of the Tribe BBQ. This year hosted at the home of Gary & Tev Hatcher. The event was again well attended and was culminated by a Motorcycle Christening. The year's next activity was a club sponsored group yard sale. The sale was a great success. Members fellowshipped throughout the day and some of the best fish sandwiches on the east coast were sold that day for a good profit. Next was the 2005 Ride for Kids. The Tribal entourage was more than twenty-five, which consisted of members, spouses and friends. As the winter set in plans for the 2006 Daytona trip were in full swing. In November and December we welcomed more club members into the fold. In that group was Tracye Davis (aka Spice brought another female into the fold) Robert Marshall (aka Road Master), and Matt Adams. Plans are in the works for installment 3 of the Daytona experience. The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club is strong. When you see those colors in the streets you will know one thing. These people have it going on! Ride on!