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The Buffalo
Troopers Motorcycle Club of Chicago was founded in 1994 by Ken “Dream-
Maker” Thomas. The club evolved from the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle
Club that was founded in October of 1993. Our focus is to promote a
positive image of Black motorcyclist that will be respected in the
community. The name Buffalo Troopers was selected to pay homage to, and
ensure the legacy of the African-Americans contribution to the military
in the post-Civil War era.
In 1999, the
Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club along with other chapters who joined
the Chicago Chapter to form the National Association of Buffalo
Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club. Clubs were given the option of
using Soldiers or Troopers based on whether or not there was an existing
club in their area using the name Buffalo Soldiers. The NABS/TMC
consists of over eighty three (83) chapters in over thirty states
including, Hawaii and two chapters in
Canada. All chapters in the association wear the Chicago Patch and
subscribe to the national by-laws of the NABS/TMC.
The club is actively involved in recognizing
the accomplishments and sacrifices of African Americans in our society.
The NABS/TMC encourages a positive image and behavior of our members and
believe that we are role models and share a responsibility to the
community. Our membership accepts those men and women who share our
values and support our cause. That cause, being not only to give back to
our communities, but to our country as well. Each chapter gives back in
there own way as they see fit for there community. Some of the ways the
Chicago chapter contributes is: (2006-2008 four-4 Honor-Rides to
acknowledge our veterans) (2007-2008
two-2 $1000.00 college scholarship giveaways) (2008 $1000.00 George
Patton elementary school supply giveaway) (2009 $1000.00 donation to
Lincoln Challenge alternative school IL.) (2009 Three-3 $300.00 college
scholarship giveaways). All these contributions were donated directly
from the Chicago chapter members.
So it is with this thought in mind that we say:
"The Buffalo Troopers
Celebrate the Past to Bridge the Future." |