How to Start a Motorcycle Club
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- How to start a motorcycle club is a starting point for those interested in the steps to begin forming a motorcycle club. Fingers highlights his first hand experiences when he and his buddies formed a funfilled biker club and the troubles they found along the way.
Too much drama in club life for me. Besides. I already have the best brotherhood in the world being a Marine Vet. There is no club that could have better brothers than that. Great video my friend. Keep them coming. Ride safe and God Bless. 👍🇺🇸
Thanks for your service my friend. I agree that club life can be too much at times. As you know, hanging with good brothers is always great times. Stay safe and ride free.
Man as a ARMY veteran I won't lie, I want to do a combat veteran mc club. Maybe it could help prevent future suicides amongst us, also be a cool way to give us purpose again by helping our communities and public speaking at kids schools etc. I truly miss being around my battles on a daily. Thanks for your service and God bless
@@2tallnegrito7cmn55 That's exactly how biker clubs and biker culture started.
@mikedanaher3413
Most members of outlaw clubs are Marine Veterans, Army , Navy, Air force you name it. Probably about half of my brothers are vets. And they say that the 1% is the only thing that compares. Some say there is even more brotherhood than the service. Because they can’t call their Ver brothers at anytime of day, and all times of night and have 20-200 Brothers there in 20 minutes.( depending on the situation). But no matter what the situation a brother will be at my house regardless. The 1%er stuff is REAL we eat sleep and breath motorcycles and Brotherhood.
Thank you for your service to this country my brother is a Marine.
It’s all about respect and not trying to step on any toes, if you maintain good relations you will be fine
I left the club life 12 years ago because I'm getting older and couldn't keep up with the politics, traditions and the occasional "testing". But I do miss it. Thanks for the information, in my limited experience your information was spot on.
I know about getting old too! lol. As always, thank you watching and being a loyal supporter to the channel. I miss the pack rides at times too. There was always something special about cranking a half dozen or more HDs in unison. Stay safe and powder dry.
As Someone who has started Several Clubs (i moved a lot because of my job with Harley-Davidson) 1st one was a group of Dealership Employee's, and we started with a 5 inch patch on the front of the vest, then earned 1 piece on back, then 3 piece with a city rocker, the finally a state rocker, i had resigned and moved buy heard they were patched over by local dominant. 2nd was supposed to be a Family RC but we got to close to the local 1% club and they kept peeling off our membership, and this is a warning i will give on the Bar you spoke of, make sure the bar owner doesn't have connections or friendships with local 1%ers, We attempted what you did to make a local bar a sort of meeting place for us, but the owner was a wannabe with a local club and we had this local club mud checking us every time we went near the place. We had the Same Problem some in fighting with people wanting to step up to to the various 1% clubs and in my eyes No loyalty to our club. I'm with you on the Protocol Bullshit, i wear what i want when i want, and I'm Willing to Defend it !! Same here as to why i never joined a local 1% Club, 1 didn't want their baggage, 2 none of them were my friends, i wanted a club with my friends, and 3rd i would never be allowed to prospect for a 1% club because i was a Navy Cop, then worked for a federal Security firm, then with a small town police dept for a couple years and then a decade or more with Wells Fargo/Burns international Security all LE. In the End when it comes to starting a club if it's not in your heart don't put it on your back !!!
Grumpy - I love your comments. Thanks for watching. Also, a sincere thank you for your service. Stay healthy and ride free.
@@FingersFew like your video's, and like your attitude about the club world, i'm in my 60's and i'm now in an AMA club and a Member of HOG and that's good enough for me now.
Just went through this... couldn't agree more! Ive got more freedom not being patched and not living under someones club BS. My 6 brothers don't need patches to make us who we are!
Love your vids Fingers!!! Your thoughts and knowledge of the motorcycle culture from all facets is astounding and awesome to listen to and learn about. Keep up the great content brother!! 👍🏻
Thanks man! I really do appreciate the support.
This is actually good question why not join the club instead starting one. I still have time for everything but it's always a good idea to educate yourself a bit earlier.
It's great to listen to someone like you sir, be well
God bless brother. Much appreciation for your learned insights and wisdom...and especially them goodtimes! I only ride with a couple of close friends and we're all about having a ride, buying burgers etc for the poor kids in the next neighbourhood, having a get together afterward and downing a few cold ones with a smile.
As it should be. Keep on, keeping on with what you’re doing. Life has it’s ways of paying back with interest.
@@FingersFew sure does my man....sure does.
Thanks for the information fingers / I would like to start my own club. Will be watching you again.
I recall an "MC" back in 1968 in Vancouver BC called The Mancheros....they had a half dozen "patched" members who wore 1%er patches and cuts....they also had one chopped Honda they took turns riding. What was so amusing is that I had friends in a couple of actual 1% clubs...they would ride over the the Mancheros clubhouse...walk through the front door as the Mancheros ran out the back one....then take all their booze and go party.
Thieves are cool to you?
@@johnsambo9379 Grin.....not thieves when the so called "MC" refuses to defend their property and runs away like the cowards they are....it was decades ago and a different time
Another great video keep it up you my hero as a young person who wants to ride in the future. From England
Casey I'm definitely no hero but I sure do appreciate the compliment. Thanks so much for tuning in and commenting. Stay safe and you'll be in the wind before you know it.
Always good too watch one of your videos. Good too see you alive and well. Thanks for your videos. Been thinking about starting my own. I already have a few patch designs. All of them are about the same just with a few different tweaks. Most of us were stationed at fort Campbell. 1st battalion to be more specific. The patch that we vote on will be a reflection of 1st battalion.
Duane - thanks for the support and most definitely for your service. Sounds like you have a good handle things. Best of luck. Keep‘Em free.
First time seeing your channel. Great video. Sick anniversary bike back there
Hey Fingers,
from my point of view, you ask the most important question at 1:24: "Why"?
As you say yourself: there are many motorcycle clubs. And many of them welcome people who are interested in becoming part of their club.
I understand your reasons for starting your own club back then. But the result was: quickly established and even faster gone. You had experience in the scene and it happened to you. If someone have no experience and just because he likes to ride a motorcycle, have a few friends who do this with him and find the scene exciting or feel called to let the "bad guy" hang out, he will be away faster than he came.
I think, anyone who wants to become a MC member should first go the usual way as a prospect and member in an old-established club before doing something of his own - 'cause only then does he know whether he is right in the scene and whether he can persist in it.
Keep it up, Fingers. Good job!
Greets from Germany
Phil 1%er
Guten Tag Phil,
könnterst du mir bitte erklären was ein 1% Club und was ein Chapter/Charter genau ist?
:)
I subscribed at the 11th minute when you started talking about freedom.
Good stuff brother! Can't wait to throw a few coldies back with ya again.
Thanks buddy!
Think you very much for the information.
Glade to see you do more videos keep them coming
I live in rhode island and I want to start a M R A the right way and not worry about other clubs bothering us and us not bothering them what should I do?
As usual,very good advice
Great video man
Thanks Seto! I appreciate the support and feedback.
Awesome video Fingers! Got a quick question for you, since I bought custom rocker patches for my vest that says Harley on top and Davidson USA on the bottom, and the block where the MC goes says HD (for Harley-Davidson) instead would that get me targeted by MCs or no?
Honestly, it shouldn’t but the design will draw attention for sure. There are clubs out there that do use the standard HD color pallet so be mindful of that issue as well. Thanks for watching.
@Loki Ziehm ask your father, the kingsmen had a pretty big presence in nt for a while and he should be able to tell you the pros and cons.
NO YOUR OKAY
Thanks for sharing. We just fonded our own MC in Hungary. We had a lot of discussion inside which way we gonna choose. We ended up doing the same way u did it. Still waiting for the talks which might coming up....
Good luck on your adventure.
Ride safe and I’ll see ya down the road.
what happend haha
Thanks for sharing was an intreresting listen.
Thanks for the knowledge O.G !
First time I've seen one of yours videos. Great information , great video. I did smash the like button and subscribed.
Thanks amigo! I really do appreciate the support. Ride safe, ride free.
Truth! The road will determine who is worthy
Im a lone Wolf 🐺
I roll solo 90 % of the time.
No BS, I just want to ride.
Always awesome and informative love it
Thanks for the compliment, support and your time. Greatly appreciated.
Cool videos I subscribed looking forward to more thanks
Thanks for subscribing! Ride safe.
cool. Didn't know theres so much to starting a club. me and this guy from work jst decided to start a motorcycle club (never owned a one but i'll give it a shot) we did a harmless initination; it was a unique experince. that's why I wanted information about starting a club. this video helped a lot. we recruit too apparently. idk about the patches now. it's like gangs in l.a
Best of luck in your endeavors. Feel free to shoot me an email if there’s something more you’re looking for while starting your MC. Have fun with the process and be safe.
@@FingersFew thnx a lot. I'll definetly be asking questions her and there.
saving up has a purpose now. nice. need to find a ride now.
What does "HAVING FUN" mean? What were you guys doing, exactly? Partying? What was the name of your club?
welcome back Ol' friend!.... looks like you got that hookah pipe all fired up ☻
Lol, it adds atmosphere. Hope things are going well brother.
Hey Brother, solid advice as always. I'll be passing through your AO around Aug 7th. I think I still have your number so don't be surprised if I give ya a ring ..
Call me anytime. I’ll probably hit the road a few days prior but we can grab a beer in the Black Hills for sure. Thanks for watching!!
@@FingersFew Sounds like a Plan for sure !
New subscriber buddy, Greetings 🙏 from 🇬🇧
Hey your back! We missed your videos.
I missed kicking out content. Thanks brother.
nice meeting you from jamal smith detroit michigan lone wolf rider.
My brother and I want to start an MC. We aren't into the politics and the issues. We just want a group of brothers that have eachothers backs no matter what. Family. My brother is really worried about what we have to go through to start a club. I feel the same way you do about the whole thing.
I would request you don't go his way
What about starting a chapter for a club that is not even found in the US?
I met some club guys that just moved to the area and are planning on starting a chapter of their club in the area. They say they got all permissions needed. They want me to join but i have a SOS chapter 15min from my house. My question is how can i go about making sure its cool with them before putting the patch on? Im definitely not pulling up on their club without them expecting me and i never see them at the local rallies. The club that’s asking me about joining is a 3 patch MC but not outlaw and not claiming a territory, just “united states”.
Good advice thanks
Well what if we were to just patch up and do our own thing??? No Blessing, no permission from anyone just do it? Would and could that be an issue or problem???
What I don't get is. Why would 1% clubs worry about what I'm doing if I'm not trying to be a 1% club? And I don't have patches that assume that i'm trying to be.
What is the difference between a motorcycle gang and a motorcycle club back in the sixties and seventies when I used to ride we were gangs then all at once when law enforcement started tracking and following an infiltrating games all I want to become MC's motorcycle clubs is that correct
I got a Nepali Motorcycle Club Named Decepticons Motorcycle Club Chitwan.We have celebrated 2 Years anniversary of our club but deep down founding member are slowly getting out from the Club. Due to that we got some issue's.
@@raze_production yeah it’s not an easy road to navigate for a long time. Most clubs fold in under 3 years. It’s too bad too. I love the idea of clubs but in today’s society, it’s tough. Good luck and thanks for swinging into the channel.
hot dam Fingers ! is that exhaust smoke in the background ? lol !
Mom got us into street riding while dad liked off rd, then we got friends an their parents into Goldwings. That's when we started going cross country too GW rallies (Oregon City too NY). But we always just rode as family groups, not making club patches, etc! I kept my parents on they toes, cause I'd always brought bikers from east coast home for the nite. I still do that, invite bikers home! I was teaching an a pair of athlete came too demonstrate trampoline in school, one was U.S. Champion, an other was World Champion, so I brought them home instead of hotel room. Had great dinner, then my wife sewed up requirements on their outfits. They invited me too two more demonstrations, an asked me where I thought they could improve! People don't invite people into their homes or set up club houses! But that would be fun to have a club house. Hope John Travolta doesn't destroy it! I had a US & World Champion in my house an all they were mostly interested in my motorcycles, sat on bikes for hours while we got too know each other an where I ride! That's a real part of biking too me! Connecting with others from across country, fixing problems, maintenance, clean clothes, great dinner an safe place too sleep in peace! That's fun! I brought a biker home from California, then we went too his house in San Jose too watch Harley dirt flat track! Great fun! (Cal Crothers, Gary Nixon, etc...) We should have "club houses" all across America an just hang out an support motorcycling.
That’s some awesome background! Yes, I agree that there’s so much more about motorcycling than many realize. There’s something almost magical being on the road, meeting great people and learning about an area or different culture.
Keep riding Tim. Thanks for sharing and talking the time to watch and comment.
Depending on what kind of club it is…1% or hard riding or just laid back…could mean spending all your time, most/some of your time or a little on your time, being in one. The club I was in was more laid back. But now, they’re hard riding, since they have chapters in at least 10 states. And going to all of them, is a requirement to get in.
For me to make a motorcycle club do I have to do an MC club or RC club or can I do my own thing like I want to make an FR club can I do that
I’m not sure where you’re located but here in the USA we live in a free country, so yes, you can. However if you plan on running a patch that remotely resembles a traditional club, at some point you’ll be questioned about it if your club is out and being seen. It used to be you could run anything as long as you didn’t have a “MC” patch. In my area, a 1% club now questions RC’s too.
What about starting an AMA sanctioned club?
@@jimfischione2743 I have never seen nor heard of any AMA sanctioned club having issues with the bigger clubs. Most of those type of clubs are sport driven and not considered a threat.
@@FingersFew thanks.
We never had this shit in UK in the 80's. Me and a group of friends just wanted to ride and party. Then new members wanted colors and shit. Things changed and old members left. As you say this blessing stuff is all shit. Wtf do they think they are. We held big rallies and they'd turn up: we let them in for free. Wasn't worth a fight and hassle for a few dollars .
I was origanally against forming a club: just wanted to ride with friends and party. But it happened: I ended up being the chairman. We didn't have president.
I walked away when I looked around and thought most of these blokes aren't really my mates and the parties weren't the same.
Still riding but mainly on my own as I am not in UK now. Still in touch with my really mates from the early days. All this politics and protocol is bullshit.
Sounds like we traveled some of the same roads my friend. Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch. Ride free, ride safe.
Did you guys ever run a bottom rocker
Yes, we ran an “Illinois Valley “ bottom rocker from day one.
I don’t ride yet I hope to soon but when I do I think I’m just gonna ride solo for a while I’ve seen too many guys where I come from acting like children don’t wanna get mixed up with the wrong people
Sounds like you have a plan and a good one at that.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Free is free yes i agree
What's the background music?
B4 - I have no clue. I have a pretty extensive library of music at this point. I may have gotten it from UA-cam audio library?
Hey Fingers I've recently become very interested in biker culture and know how to ride but I don't really live in a biker rich area and don't know how to go About joining a local club because I never see any around. So I was thinking about starting my own but I don't want to stir up something with other clubs when I don't mean to. I have a few buddies who also ride and we've been thinking about it and we want to have a thing to do things together and ride together but just not to sure About the whole thing and was looking for advice
Put in the work and make sure you don’t have any local clubs that will take offense. If there’s a local club, let them know your intentions. I wouldn’t ask for permission but merely inform them of your goals and purposes.
Generally, there are biker bars, bike nights, motorcycle shows, swap meets and things like that which draw all types of bikers, including club guys. Hang out at those events.
ALWAYS, show a unified front of brotherhood. Never trash talk (brother fuck as it’s often called) anyone within your crew.
Once you’re ready for the next step, start off with t-shirts and move to a patch from there if you like the direction it’s going.
Just FYI, the average club life span is 3 years. So when you see clubs that have been around awhile, you have to understand that their doing something right.
Hope this helps man.
Thanks for watching and being a supporter of the channel.
@@FingersFewOk thanks for the advice
Yeah, you certainly need to put in the work like anything else in life.
What if some are involved in illegal activities but you being the club president (me) doesn’t do any of that but is around it/affiliated
Mando- great question. As long you are not directly involved with the criminal activity you’re probably fine. Not here’s the stuff people don’t like to hear. If you are present and knowingly do anything to further the crime (think acting as a long out) you’re at risk. I hate to say it but, how far will you trust the guy that is involved. Will he flip the script and say you were involved if he gets arrested? If the criminal activity is big enough and the feds get involved is there a possibility of a RICO Act? A lot of things to think over. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Would like to speak with you again. It's been a minute
I made an mc in gta online I set up an Instagram for it and this buddy of George Christie followed me and we talked for a bit and he asked if I'm ever going to become a real club, now I'm actually tempted to make the video game club an irl club, I talked around town with 1 percenters more specifically the hells angels about it and they said they'll schedule a sit down once I get enough people who wanna prospect and they'll sit around and vote for me to be my own club but also be a support club to them the hells angels
Totally unexpected but I feel an exciting new adventure in my life coming up ahead hoping what you said helps in my favor
Now this is super interesting! Please keep me updated as things progress. Best of luck.
@@FingersFew I for sure will and thanks, you got an Instagram right?
@@GamersIsolation no buddy, this is the social media I have at this time.
What if no club wants U
By the way, you're dead on about starting a new club. When I was a teenager, I was a hang around for a local fledgling club that was starting. I'd just become a prospect, when some shit went down and our club was forced to fold. I'm not gonna get into club names and this and that here.. for obvious reasons, but a larger club that's probably the biggest club in our state, had approached our officers about being a sister club, ( a puppet club), Problem is, that club already had a lot of trouble of their own... with law enforcement, etc. That clubs problems stuck to our club, and local law enforcement was NOT happy. I don't know the ins and outs of what happened exactly, because like I said, I was just a prospect... I only heard what they thought I needed to hear. But, I know that connection with that larger club... ended up ending our club.
I’ve unfortunately seen this exact scenario play out way too many times. Just be happy you got out without too many problems.
@@FingersFew Yeah, it was easy for ME anyway... becuase as a prospect, particularly a new one, you don't really know shit anyway lol. You just kinda go with the flow, and do what you're supposed to do. Not gonna lie though, I'd definitely be interested in prospecting for the right club. I'd do it all over again.
I have a few close friends that I ride with don't need a club or a logo to make that brotherhood any tighter
100% true.
I had two friends that joined the hells angels. They would get called up at 11 pm and have to go do something stupid on a work night. Both got divorced living in a club house down by the river😂
5:31 HELLS ANGELS!!!!
You should talk about tattoos in biker culture
That's a great idea. Let me work on that and I'll do something a little special on that topic I think you might like.
@@FingersFew Maybe some about support clubs to, what they have to do to support and what they get back from the supported mc. So hard to find that info on the web, thanks in advance
President Alfalfa of the Hee man's motorcycle club.
Americans are built different
I would like to make a group in the community anyone can call apon in the time of need. A group of people that get together and feed the homeless helps schools and kids once or twice a month. Do fundraisers for the homeless in my area!
I agree, having to negotiate with clubs just because you wear a jacket is pathetic...
I’m not sure about that Freedom anymore
Start A Motorcycle Club For Safety Reasons When You Ride In Numbers You Are Safer
The truth about starting a MC most new clubs don't last more than 5 years. The frist thing you need is Brotherhood before you have a MC. Before you start up go out and hang around other clubs to see how they operate. Get to know the members of other MC's this will help you out when you strat up
Watching a video on youtube doesn't help you out as much as going out and learning about MC life from rely members of a MC
By hanging out before starting up your get to know if you will be welcome in the territory
Hanging out before you you starting up your MC will show you how run a MC
Getting to know members of other MC's frist will helps you get permission in starting up your club
Blessings are out of respect for others and will let you know if you are welcome in the Territory
The reason I wanna start one cus there isn't any Mc here
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Cant be about Freedom if you put even one person behind bars.
I certainly agree that the constitution trumps all opinions. They can say what they want about it "Not holding up"... But, what I'd like to tell 'em, is "Show me something better anywhere in the world". If they cant... (And they can't)... Then that's the end of it.
You just told them. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Never understood the MC deal. It’s a group of guys, each one of them has 2 balls, like everyone else. we all have the rights to bear arms. Why would you be intimidated by a MC ou for a thug in the hood, who want to rob you? they the same. You’re in USA and are free, Ain’t no one should be telling you what to do. I don’t get it the fear that ppl call “respect”. My hobby is shooting, it’s like me saying “oh you gotta go pick up brass for my reloads, so we can allow you to shoot with us” that’s the total opposite of freedom. Actually dumb, if you ask me.
I agree with you on many of your points but not all clubs are the same. There’s plenty of clubs who just really enjoy the brotherhood and motorcycles. Unfortunately, we mostly hear about the ones you’re referring to. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate ya.
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Thanks amigo!
why does your vids get cut short, disturbing
Jesus loves you!
Fingers: one does not need permission from any body ( free country man ) very will put man .Zombie Slayer.
Thanks Albert.
Not for me! No health care, no pension plan . High risk, etc.
Lol! You are right there. Thanks for watching!
i just wna be a delinqent
What always makes me laugh is that those who join 1% Motor Cycle clubs to avoid the rules of society, have so many rules themselves. I ride for the pure joy of riding and the freedom it brings, not all of the political club BS. SMH
I don't get the club thing, but I'm wise enough to recognize that it's not too different from sport fandom. Most people want to belong to a group, and there's nothing wrong with that; hell, look up the "joiners", at one point most American men were part of at least one fraternal organization, and... we call that the Greatest Generation.
@@hlaw2830 Well I guess I'm a lone wolf, I don't follow any sports because of the political BS these days and I don't belong to any fraternal organization for the same reason.
@@reb363 Motorsport hasn't been infected, and a "fraternal organization" is just a group of men who freely associate for mutual benefit.
@@hlaw2830 I know right? Nit at all infected... "LET'S GO BRANDON!". 😅
@@calysagora3615 That's a functioning immune system in action.
How to start an mc - first speak to the dominant mc and not an undercover cop!
When speaking to your dominant, is there a safe word? Do you both wear leather? There’s so many questions about your world I don’t understand but sheep will always be sheep.
Thanks for watching.
@@FingersFew don't be trying to give advice on a lifestyle you live on the other side of the fence on! Any bad advice that gets someone hurt is on you!
@@lostboy9796 I was in and around clubs long before I became a cop. If someone is worried about what advice I give on here, they aren’t ready for club life. Again, there is sheep and wolves. Clearly, anyone who has a “dominant “ are sheep.
What if you didn’t want to spend your life making a club and wanted to live in the glory days
For me, I live my life as “everyday is adventure and everyday is a hustle.” We all have to decide what it is that brings us joy.
Thanks for watching, subscribing and commenting. Much appreciated.
@@FingersFew ok thanks
@@FingersFew how long did take you to make your club?
@@dammedrepaer6902 - The core group knew each other for a very long time. We spent probably 7-8 months discussing by-laws, patch design, club name and the club goals. We were holding meetings for the formation pretty much the same way we held meetings afterwards. It flowed very naturally.
@@FingersFew ok thank you
Insta watch 😅
Thanks Fatboy Rebel!! Greatly appreciated.
Definitely not asking for a blessing, permission etc. that’s bs.
Yeah ok 👍🏻 😂
I am a US Navy/ Marine 63y o and retired and id love to start a club of members 45 to 70 y/o only. These young men bring to much drama to the club until they get older and learn
Rusty that’s an unique idea. I like the concept and I agree that some of the younger crowd could tone down the drama.
Thanks for your service! I appreciate the comment and you taking the time to watch.
Not recommended... good chance you will die trying. Remember that Angels 😇dont ride with demons
The more I learn about 1%er clubs the more despicable they seem to me.
Lol,"I'm about freedom",didn't you put a Bunch of Bikers in Prison?
Not sure what your definition of “a bunch” is but yes, I did send a few on mandated vacations. You see, I’m all about freedom and our Constitution as well. Putting on a patch doesn’t change that. If you’re into some of the current 1%er club protocols, you’re NOT about freedom nor the Constitution.
@@FingersFew You know what you're getting into when you Probate,no? So if it's not for you,you(anyone) shouldn't go any further, because that's what it's about. Just like being in the Military as far as,you know there's Rules.
Is what it is,these days of UA-cam,make some heros,just for telling story's.
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@@icmagfam4evr997 - trust me, I’m no hero nor do I want to be. After I retired I became a professional grower (medical only at that time). I was tutored by Ed Rosenthal in California back in the day. My videos are merely to either entertain, educate or enlighten people that life can be adventurous if you choose.