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The Thundergaurds are a all male, all black Motorcycle Club

The Thunderguards Motorcycle Club originated in 1965 in Wilmington, Delaware. One of the club's founders, "Buckie", was responsible for giving the club its name.

The first members and founders of the Thunderguards were: Buckie, Junkyard, Fishman, Billy C., Charlie, Gordie, and Cuppie. The next group of members to come into the club were known as the 7%ers. In order of seniority, they were: Sam, Joe, Lensey, Sonny, Soulman, Big Leonard, and Marvin.

In the beginning, meetings were held at the homes of the members. In 1966, the club acquired their first clubhouse which was located at 9th & Wilson Streets in Wilmington, Delaware. Shortly thereafter, in 1970, they relocated to Gordon Street aka "The Alley", in Wilmington, DE. It was 1983 when the Thunderguards moved to their third clubhouse at 28th & Northeast Blvd, where they are currently located.

In 1979, the founders formed a board and Sam was appointed first President of the board. The club began to expand up and down the east coast and mid-west. The founders appointed six members as co-founders to govern the club. Motorcycle clubs differ from motorcycling organizations in that they have a probationary "Prospecting" time required before the club members decide whether the individual (Prospect) will be accepted into the group and allowed to wear, or to "Fly" the colors of the club. A separate "cube" with the letters "MC" on it is designed to clarify and distinguish them as a club and not an organization. The three- piece patch is awarded in three parts as a prospective member earns the privilege to wear the full patch. A "hangaround" is someone who is eligible for membership and has been invited to attend club events and runs, but wears no part of the patch. If he is sponsored by a full member and approved by the club members he may wear the bottom rocker and is considered a "prospect". If he successfully completes the training period and is approved by 100% of the members, he is allowed to have the top rocker and the "center patch" or club insignia. His colors are then complete and he is considered to be a full member or "patch holder." Identifying The Rockers The traditional, or "old school," three-piece patch MC is one that adheres to established protocols, traditions and a code of conduct. Motorcycle clubs differ from riding clubs or other types of motorcycle organizations as they traditionally have "prospecting" time required before an individual is allowed to wear or "fly" the colors of the group. Most club colors will also have MC printed on the rocker or as an additional small, rectangular patch

4. The diamond patch with the 1% or 13 worn with the 3-Piece Patch is a 1% or support club.

5. A “nomad” rocker is worn only when a member continues to live a lifestyle within the definition of the word "Nomad"... A person with no fixed address.

6. Many national organizations in the 1980's joined their rockers in with their patch to avoid any designation or confusion within the biking community. An example of this would be the "Harley Owners Group" (HOG) or the Blue Knights. 1. A one-piece patch typically signifies a family club, riding club, AMA- sanctioned motorcycle club or political action/biker rights organization. Some require little more than filling out an application (which is actually a release of liability) and mailing a check.

2. A 2-Piece patch has many different meanings and variations as long as it's done with "respect" to other clubs. A two-piece patch may signify a motorcycle club in transition, awaiting approval from the dominant club(s) to become a three-piece patch. These clubs are sometimes, but not always, in the process of becoming an associate or support club. The hierarchy and traditions in the MC community are complex but not without purpose. They are valuable for maintaining order and avoiding trouble.

3. The 3-Piece patch normally identifies the club as a traditional motorcycle club(MC). A three-piece patch signifies that the club is not sanctioned by the AMA, but not necessarily a 1% club. With very few exceptions, the club has been approved by the dominant club in the state or area.