Aloha and Welcome to
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
Hawaii State Chapter Web Site.
What we are:
We are an association comprised of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) is a group of riders that have two common bonds. We are Combat Veterans and we ride motorcycles. Our reason for being is solely for the intent towards Veterans causes and issues.
Who can join?
If you are a Combat Veteran serving, or who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and ride a motorcycle, you could be eligible for membership with CVMA.
The incorporated colors of our patch:
Red represents the blood that has been shed on the battlefield.
Gold (the Military gold) represents the many ethnic backgrounds in the Armed Forces.
Black represents the heavy hearts possessed for those who gave their lives and for those who are considered missing in action or prisoners of war.
Skull and Ace of Spade represents the death that war leaves in its wake.
DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL
Any person whose exercise or enjoyment of rights secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States has been interfered with, or attempted to be interfered with may institute and prosecute a civil action for injunctive and other appropriate equitable relief including the award of compensatory monetary damages. The Supreme Court ruled in the case of Cohen vs. California, 403 U.S.15 (1971) that individuals have the constitutional right under the First Amendment to wear clothing which displays writings or designs. In addition, the right of an individual to freedom of association has long been recognized and protected by the United States Supreme Court. Thus, a person's right to wear the clothing of his choice, as well as his right to belong to any club or organization of his choice is constitutionally protected, and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing or club memberships are subject to lawsuit.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Hawaii incorporated is a registered domestic nonprofit in the State of Hawaii.
We are a 501(c)(19)tax exempt incorporation. Charitable contributions are deductible. Our Employer ID# is 20-4706623.
All contents of these pages are protected. Use other than by C.V.M.A. Hawaii, is not permitted. © 2004. All Rights Reserved.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association logo and name are trade mark TM 2001 by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.
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This page was last updated: May 2, 2008
