Oregon Confederation of Clubs?

[Scorpion]

Ok, I'm having a CRS moment. What's the name of the actual Confederation here in Oregon? Web site? Also, anyone know what mc is the lead club. I was told it was Gypsy Joker MC or possibly Brother Speed MC, but I don't know. Yes, I should know.
Scorpion

[mstngjoe]

I've not heard of any organized "Confederation"......do you mean an organization that represents all riders? Just 1%er's?

Anyway, here's a some info that might help:

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs Flying Colors in Oregon « Northwest Harley Blog

motorcycle clubs on GetYourRideOn.com

[Scorpion]

Well, Confederation of Clubs to my understanding represents all clubs whether they are MC or RC. They control who and what clubs can be based in Oregon. Otherwise they pull offending clubs colors off. . . or worst. Most of the time the controlling club, in Oregon I believe it's the Gypsy Jokers MC, any new club needs to go through this organization to be sanctioned or get approved to wear their cut here in oregon. I may be wrong, but that's what I understand at the moment.
Scorpion

[mstngjoe]

One of the links above has this info:

OMG Founded OR Members
Free Souls 1968 105
Brother Speed 1969 45
Gypsy Joker 1956 40
Outsiders 1968 26
Mongols 1969 12-15
Vagos 1965 15

So, the GJ have been here in Oregon the longest and it would appear that the FS have the largest membership if the info is correct.

The other link has several other "motorcycle clubs" listed.

I have no idea which one is considered top dog.

I saw a few of most of the above clubs (and others) at the recent Toy Run.

[Scorpion]

Thanks for the information on the individual memberships of the various clubs around Oregon. However, the number of club membership might be taken with a grain of salt. Reason is that no MC's will never give out the number of members . . . never!

Anyway, I'll let this thread die. I can get the answer other means, but just thought if someone had a quick and dirty answer, great! I know that there are meetings in Grants Pass, Oregon where many clubs come together to let share event schedules and such.
Scorpion.

[Renegade]

Richard Lester is founder of NCOM( which will meet in Reno mothers day weekend 2009)
* I posted Flyer in rallys and Rides
Their web site is below

I got this excerpt from there

I am sure if you contact them they will tell you when and where Oregon COC meets
I think it is in portland though


Longview Tom, Gypsy Joker MC, and chair of the Oregon Confederation of Clubs, led discussions from Confederation reps from all over the west as to what is happening judicially in this region to enhance our freedom to ride and wear colors, if that is our desire.

Bikernet - Bikers' Rights

Hope this helps some... See you in RENO in MAY