About WSMRA Travellers Asia
A fraternal motorcycle association of Master Masons committed to fellowship, highway safety, and charitable service across the Asia-Pacific jurisdiction.
Our Mission
The Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association — Travellers Asia Chapter exists to provide motorcycle fellowship among Master Masons in good standing, to advance fraternal communication throughout Asia, to promote the sport of motorcycling with strict adherence to safety, and to aid and assist our Masonic widows and orphans.
As Masonic riders, we exemplify the virtues of the Craft wherever our travels take us—on the open road, in the lodge room, and in the community.
International Affiliation & Jurisdiction
WSMRA Travellers Asia is established with recognition and fraternal ties to the Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association (WSMRA, Inc.). We serve as the premier Asian corridor for visiting and resident brethren across the Far East.
Our regional operations encompass key touring hubs including the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. While we ride across national borders, our shared Masonic foundation unites us as one.
International Governing Body
Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association (WSMRA, Inc.) is the recognized international governing body and chartering authority for WSMRA Travellers Asia.
Official logo of Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association (WSMRA, Inc.), International Governing Body. WSMRA Travellers Asia operates under the fraternal authority and international landmarks of WSMRA, Inc., while exercising chapter self-governance through its controlling chapter bylaws.
The Seven Member-in-Charge (MIC) Portfolios
In strict accordance with the controlling Bylaws, the Chapter operates under seven functional responsibilities. MIC positions denote functional duties, not organizational ranks or superiority.
Member-in-Charge, Meetings, Convening & Administration
Responsible for chapter meeting arrangements, formal convening notices, meeting facilities, agenda coordination, and administrative oversight under Article V.
- Scheduling and logistics for Chapter Stated and Special Meetings
- Presiding and convening coordination in Asia touring locations
- Administrative compliance with governing bylaws
Member-in-Charge, Records & Communications
Custody of the Chapter Seal, records of proceedings, membership register, fraternal correspondence, and official notifications.
- Maintenance of Chapter meeting minutes and records
- Official register of Regular and Honorary members
- Fraternal correspondence with sister chapters and Grand Lodges
Member-in-Charge, Finance & Accountability
Financial management, collection of annual dues, maintenance of chapter books, financial reporting, and audit readiness.
- Administration of chapter accounts and annual financial budgets
- Collection and recording of annual dues (Regular $100, Honorary $100 per Art. X)
- Coordinating formal financial reporting for Members Assembly review
Member-in-Charge, Membership & Brotherhood
Applicant intake coordination, background vetting, meeting attendance tracking (≥ 3 physical meetings in Asia), and member welfare.
- Verification of applicant Masonic good standing with recognized Blue Lodges
- Official recording of physical meeting attendance in Asia corridors
- Overseeing fraternal mentorship during the prospective period
Member-in-Charge, Education & Protocol
Masonic rider education, road traditions, bylaw instruction, patch etiquette, and fraternal protocol.
- Education on Widows Sons history, symbols, and landmarks
- Guidance on inter-jurisdictional patch etiquette and Masonic decorum
- Maintaining educational resources for prospective members
Member-in-Charge, International Relations & Expansion
Liaison with Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association (WSMRA, Inc.), foreign chapters, international tours, and expansion.
- Diplomatic and fraternal liaison with WSMRA Inc. and international chapters
- Coordinating inter-chapter runs and visiting brethren protocol
- Regional expansion guidance in compliance with governing authority
Member-in-Charge, Rides, Charity & Events
Road Captain leadership, motorcycle route planning, highway safety protocols, and fraternal charitable initiatives.
- Leading and designating Road Captains for chapter group rides
- Enforcing safety briefings, staggered formations, and road rules
- Planning and executing community charity runs and relief drives
Supreme Fraternal Authority
The Members Assembly consists of all eligible Regular Members. Under Article VIII, all fraternal discipline, hearings, charges, and status alterations (lettered outcomes a through h) are decided solely by the Assembly.
Membership Categories
WSMRA Travellers Asia recognizes two distinct classes of membership under the controlling bylaws.
Regular Membership
- • Master Mason in good standing with a recognized Blue Lodge.
- • Minimum three (3) verified physical meeting attendances in Asia.
- • 100% unanimous affirmative ballot of eligible Regular members.
- • Post-approval demit from existing chapter verified prior to activation.
- • Holds full voting rights (1 vote) in the Members Assembly.
- • Annual dues: USD $100.
Honorary Membership
- • Conferred upon distinguished brethren for exceptional service.
- • Demit-exempt (not required to resign from mother chapter).
- • Requires 100% unanimous affirmative approval of Regular members.
- • Zero voting rights; does not count toward quorum.
- • Subject to disciplinary standing provisions under Art. VIII Sec. 12.
- • Annual dues: USD $100 (equal under Art. X Sec. 2).