Full-member of the Bootblack Brigade represent the heart of the organization. Each Full Member holds all of the rights and responsibilities of membership including :

1- Attempt to commit to bootblacking in a local event 1 night per month (leather bar, cowboy bar, skill share or event)

2- Set up / Produce or co-produce a bi annual Bootblack skill share, or teach, if qualified, 1 or more bootblack/leather oriented classes at an event of your choice, that you will already be attending

3. Pay for the cost of your Colors

3a-Back Patch- Cost is $50 including shipping

3b- Associate Patch- Cost is $25 including shipping

3c- Title holders Patch- Cost is $TBD

3d- Pins- $5.00 plus shipping

4- Vote on club business when applicable.

5- Attend at least 51% of all club meetings called by the President (all meetings will be called via the Bootblack Brigade yahoo group, and communication will happen through conference calling). A yearly meeting is tenatively set for Dore Alley weekend in San Francisco at ILS/b ICBB (more details coming soon)

6- You have the right to serve as a chairperson (if you choose to run for a position) and/or serve on committees as they are created (colors, fundraising, website etc)

7- You have right to run for and serve as an elected official.

8-  You have the right and responsibility to actively recruit and help identify possible new members.

9- Embody the Mission statement/ Spirt of the club at community events, especially when wearing club colors.

10- Attend a majority of designated Bootblack Brigade functions in your region, when possible. If an event is not listed then please contact the BOD to see about having it listed.

11- Volunteer to bootblack at 1 or more events in your region per year.

12- Display and respect club colors.

13- If you are the only member of the club at an event, Please, take part in the parade of colors for the Brigade.

**Geographical location will be taken into account and some requirements may be substituted and/or waived on a case by case basis at the discretion of the executive board.***.