Charter
It took thirteen years to make it happen, but with the help of Chris Hecht, Hector Chavez, Randy Healey, Big Mike Hult, and James Gonzales, the Santa Cruz Charter of the Hells Angels became a reality. James was the president of the charter and we held our first meeting at his house on June 24, 2002.
History
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club were founded by the Bishop family in 1948, who were then joined by former members of many other different motorcycle clubs including the well known Pissed Off Bastards of Bloomington, who were involved in the Hollister Riot along with other clubs including the Boozefighters MC.
The name of “Hells Angels” originated from the Flying Tigers “Hell’s Angels” squadron which served in China in World War II. The name was suggested to the motorcycle club by Arvid Olsen, who was an associate of the founding members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
Probably one of the most famous Hells Angels would be Ralph ‘Sonny’ Barger, who was the founding member of the Oakland, California chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and took over the role of National President from Otto Friedli. As he is one of the most famous Hells Angels he is often confused as being the founder of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
Although the Hells Angels MC were formed in the United States, the motorcycle club has chapters throughout the world. There is said to be potentially several hundred chapters of the Hells Angels spread over more than 30 countries. A spread to Europe of Hells Angels charters happened in the late 1960’s when chapters opened in London, England.
In the early days of the club in the 1940’s and 1950’s the various chapters were often unaware of the existence of other chapters and often used different versions of the “Death’s Head” patch. Members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club also wear the Hells Angels 1% patch (one percenter patch).
The official Hells Angels colors are red lettering on a white background. This also links up with their nickname of “The Red and White”. The patches are worn on leather or denim jackets and vests. A rectangular shaped patch is the most common shape worn by members with a white background and red lettering and red border identifying their chapter location.
Members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club may also choose to wear a badge with the initials “AFFA”, which stands for “Angels Forever, Forever Angels”, which symbolises the desire for a lifelong connection with the motorcycle club.
Hells Angels Charters are established in the following countries: U.S.A., Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Austria, England, Wales, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Greece, Bohemia/Czech Rep & Portugal.
USA / CANADA
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HAMC BERDOO
HAMC BOSTON
HAMC BRIDGEPORT
HAMC CALGARY
HAMC CANAAN
HAMC CAPE COD
HAMC CAVE CREEK
HAMC CHARLESTON
HAMC CHICAGO
HAMC CLEVELAND
HAMC DAGO
HAMC DALY CITY
HAMC DENVER
HAMC DOWNTOWN TORONTO
HAMC DURHAM
HAMC EAST TORONTO
HAMC EDMONTON
HAMC FAIRBANKS
HAMC FRESNO COUNTY
HAMC FRISCO
HAMC FULTON
HAMC HANEY
HAMC KITCHENER
HAMC LAKE EAST
HAMC LAS VEGAS
HAMC LONDON ONTARIO
HAMC LONG ISLAND
HAMC LOWELL
HAMC MANCHESTER NH
HAMC MERCED COUNTY
HAMC MESA
HAMC MINNEAPOLIS
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HAMC MONTEREY
HAMC MONTREAL
HAMC NANAIMO
HAMC NEW ROC CITY
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HAMC NOMADS ARIZONA
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HAMC NOMADS CONNECTICUT
HAMC NOMADS ILLINOIS
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HAMC NOMADS WASHINGTON
HAMC NORTH BEACH
HAMC OAKLAND
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HAMC TUCSON
HAMC VALENCIA
HAMC VALLEJO
HAMC VANCOUVER
HAMC VENTURA
HAMC WEST TORONTO
HAMC WHITE ROCK
HAMC WINDSOR
HAMC WINDSOR ONTARIO
HAMC WINNIPEG
HAMC WINSTON SALEM
HAMC WOODBRIDGE
HAMC WORCESTER
EUROPE
HAMC AALBORG
HAMC AARHUS
HAMC AMSTERDAM
HAMC ANTWERP
HAMC ASHFIELD
HAMC ATHENS
HAMC BARCELONA
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HAMC GENEVE
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HAMC KONSTANZ
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HAMC MALMOE
HAMC MANAUS
HAMC MANCHESTER
HAMC MANNHEIM
HAMC MILANO
HAMC MUNICH
HAMC NOMADS BELGIUM
HAMC NOMADS GERMANY
HAMC NOMADS DENMARK
HAMC NOMADS ENGLAND
HAMC NOMADS FINLAND
HAMC NOMADS FRANCE
HAMC NOMADS HOLLAND
HAMC NOMADS ITALY
HAMC NORTHCOAST
HAMC NORTH CREW
HAMC NORTH END
HAMC NORTHANTS
HAMC ODENSE
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ELSEWHERE
HAMC ADELAIDE
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HAMC BUENOS AIRES
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HAMC DARWIN
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