CONTROLLING GOVERNANCE•APPLICATION PREREQUISITES

Membership Information

We welcome Master Masons in good standing who ride motorcycles and are dedicated to fraternal fellowship, charity, and mutual respect across the Asia-Pacific.

Online Intake Portal Active — DEC-04 Resolved

The Chapter's online public application intake system is active in accordance with approved policy (DEC-04). Prospective brethren may create an applicant profile, submit required Masonic credentials, and track their physical meeting attendance.

The 5-Stage Admission Journey

STAGE 01

Inquiry & Vetting

Submission of Letter of Intent and preliminary verification of Blue Lodge good standing by MIC-MB.

STAGE 02

Document Intake

Intake of required Masonic credentials, passport, and supporting identity documentation.

STAGE 03

3 Physical Meetings

Attendance at ≥ 3 physical Chapter meetings in Asia verified against official records.

STAGE 04

Unanimous Ballot

Unanimous approval by eligible Regular Members (exact quorum and ballot mechanics subject to GOV-CLAR-01).

STAGE 05

Post-Approval Demit

Verification of demit from existing chapter (if applicable) prior to activation as Regular Member (DEC-07).

Ballot Clarification Notice (GOV-CLAR-01): Policy clarification remains pending for the exact treatment of quorum, eligible-voter calculation, absence, abstention, and admission-specific recusal. Admission requires unanimous approval by eligible Regular Members.

Post-Approval Demit Verification Rule (DEC-07)

An applicant who is already a member of an existing Widows Sons chapter is NOT required to demit while merely an applicant or prospect. To protect the applicant's existing fraternal standing, demit is required only AFTER 100% unanimous affirmative approval has been achieved in Travellers Asia.

EXTERNAL_CHAPTER_DEMIT_STATUS: Modeled post-approval. Final membership activation requires formal demit verification.
Section A

Membership Requirements Supported by Controlling Governance

Official applicant documentation prerequisites established under governing requirements for candidate verification and admission intake.

Letter of Intent

Constitutional Prerequisite

Formal letter addressed to the Chapter outlining Masonic affiliation, riding background, and desire for fellowship in Travellers Asia.

Certificate of Good Standing (Blue Lodge)

Constitutional Prerequisite

Official current certificate or dues card from a recognized, regular Masonic Lodge under a recognized Grand Lodge.

Chapter Standing Certification (If Affiliated)

If Affiliated

If currently a member of another Widows Sons chapter, letter certifying good fraternal standing (demit is NOT required at time of application).

Valid Passport Identification

Identity Verification

Color scan of valid passport data page for regional identity and travel verification across Asian corridors.

Formal Masonic / Rider Photograph

Identity Record

Recent clear photograph in appropriate fraternal or rider attire for identity and Digital Membership ID generation.

Section B

General Riding & Travel Readiness Information

These safety and readiness notes are general riding guidelines for practical coordination and are not constitutional membership application documents.

Motorcycle Driver's License & Endorsement

Travel Readiness

Valid government-issued driver's license with appropriate motorcycle classification for regional touring and safe operation.

Motorcycle Proof of Operation & Insurance

Touring Readiness

Current vehicle registration or documentation of active street-legal motorcycle operation and appropriate road insurance for group rides.

Membership Categories Comparison

Feature / Governance RuleRegular MembershipHonorary Membership
Prerequisite StandingMaster Mason in recognized Blue LodgeDistinguished Master Mason nominated for service
Asia Physical MeetingsMinimum 3 verified physical meetingsConferred by Assembly; meeting attendance verified
Approval Threshold100% Unanimous Affirmative Ballot100% Unanimous Affirmative Ballot
Demit RequirementMandatory post-approval demit from existing chapterDemit-Exempt (retains home chapter)
Voting Rights & QuorumFull voting weight (1 vote); counts for quorumZero vote; does not count for quorum
Annual DuesUSD $100 per yearUSD $100 per year (equal dues)
Disciplinary StandingGoverned exclusively by Members AssemblyApplies equally to all members

Interested in Becoming a Prospect?

If you meet the Masonic qualifications and plan to attend upcoming Chapter gatherings in Asia, get in touch with our Membership & Brotherhood portfolio.