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| The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club is unlike any other motorcycle organization in the country. It was created in Greenville, South Carolina during the 1999 National Bikers Round-up to consolidate the educational and charitable efforts of many African American motorcyclists from across the United States. United by a love for the sport of motorcycling and a common background of military service or uniformed civilian service, the members of this organization dedicate countless hours of their time to teaching the history of the Buffalo Soldiers to students and adults in schools, churches, orphanages, senior citizen facilities and youth organizations across America. |
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| Brian Bulow, a former President of the Maryland Chapter, and now Vice President of the NABSTMC saw the Chicago Buffalo Troopers at the Atlanta Roundup and displayed an interest in starting a chapter. That interest resulted in the first chapter to wear the “patch” outside of Chicago, Illinois. Soon afterwards, others showed an interest and started chapters, the next four being Florida, Delaware, Virginia and New Jersey. In 1999, the clubs collectively formed the NABSTMC which currently consists of seventy-three member chapters throughout the United States and internationally with additional clubs petitioning for membership. All the chapters of the association determine whether they want to be recognized as “Buffalo Soldiers or Troopers”. However, all the member clubs wear the patch designed by the Chicago, Illinois chapter and subscribe to the NABSTMC rules, regulations, and by-laws. The NABSTMC is now an active participant in numerous charitable functions including supporting senior citizen homes, student scholarships and food and fund drives for charitable organizations, i.e. The March of Dimes and Toys for Tots. The NABSTMC has also taken the responsibility of mentors to area youth and educational programs, which share enlightenment of the heritage that African Americans have played in the United States. We are also actively involved in recognizing the accomplishments and sacrifices of the Tuskegee Airmen. NABSTMC encourage a positive image and behavior of our members and affiliates. We believe that we are role models and share a responsibility and a positive value system to our respective communities. The member chapters do not discriminate against race, religion, gender or ethnic origin. We are an organization majority comprised of minority members and accept those who share our values and support our cause. They are proud of the rich history of the Buffalo Soldiers and enjoy spreading that history wherever they ride. Ken "Dream Maker" Thomas Founder & President National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club |