About Us


We are a motorcycle club based in the Del Webb retirement communities of Sun City, Sun City West, and Sun City Grand, located about 25 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix. Most of our members are retirees from this area.

We are a very social club with riding couples making up a large part of the membership. Singles are also welcome, as are non-riding spouses who often attend our social events. Membership is over 100 and is constantly changing as new members join and older members become less active, some making up the "quad squad" who sometimes follow the bikers in their cars, especially on overnight trips.

Our principle club ride is on Wednesday, but we also have a Saturday ride. Sometimes we take long rides lasting two or more days. There are also "Mystery" rides where only the leader knows the destination; (it's the ride that counts). All rides are planned and led by a club members.

If you are interested in our club, show up a little early for one of our rides and chat with the ride leader. The Ride Schedule gives the time, destination, and place of departure for the scheduled rides. You can also attend a monthly Club Meeting to learn more about our club. If you plan to ride with us, take a few minutes to read about our club's Riding Formation on the Safety page.

To read and/or print our club membership form click here.

Club Officers


President: Jerry Wetak
Vice President: John Elmgren
Secretary: Lou Nixon
Treasurer: Carol Pritchett

Club Leaders


Christmas Party: Dave and Beverly Simons
50/50 Drawing: Greg & Marie Jones
Name Tags: Bob Johnson
Pig Roast: 
Ride Coordinator: Roy Merriott
Roster: Keith Nixon
Safety Chairman: John Elmgren
Social Concerns: Curt Kovacs
Welcome Back Potluck: 
Turkey Run: Lloyd Weber
Website & Newsletter: Bruce McVay

Constitution and Bylaws     (As amended October 12, 2006)


ARTICLE I: NAME
The club shall be named The Sun Cities Power Riders, headquartered in the Sun Cities.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE AND POLICIES
The purpose of the club is to provide a friendly association among motorcycle owners, riders and enthusiasts, with the intention of promoting fellowship and good will. It shall promote motorcycling as a hobby, courtesy on the road, and motoring safety.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Classes of Membership

A. Active Member - shall be a rider, spouse or companion of a rider or an inactive rider or spouse or companion no longer riding, who is current in payment of his/her dues. Such a member may vote and hold office.

B. Honorary Member - shall be any person whom the Club may decide to nominate and approve by a two-thirds vote of those members present at any quorumed meeting. Honorary Members may not vote or hold office in the club.

C. Life Member - may be nominated by any active member and approved by a two-thirds vote of those present at any quorumed meeting. Life Member nominees must have been a member of the club in good standing for 10 years and must be at least 80 years old. Life Members may vote and hold office and are exempt from paying dues.

D. Quad Squad Member - shall be a former Motorcycle Rider Member, spouse or companion of member, who no longer can ride and was formerly a member in good standing. Such a member keeps current in payment of dues, and may vote and hold office.

Section 2. New Members shall be required to execute the "Application for Membership" form and liability declaration thereon in order to affirm membership in the Club. All riders shall possess a valid Motorcycle Operator's License.

ARTICLE IV: FISCAL YEAR AND DUES
Section 1. The dues of the organization shall be set from time to time by the officers and approved by the membership at a regular meeting of the club. Dues not paid by February 1 of the current year shall result in removal of a person from the roster and all privileges revoked.
Section 2. The fiscal year shall begin January 1 and end December 31.

ARTICLE V : OFFICERS, DUTIES AND TERMS
Section 1. Officers
The officers of the organization shall consist of a President, Vice Presidents, Secretary(s) and Treasurer.
Section 2. Terms of Office
The term of office shall be one year or until a successor is declared elected or appointed, with a limit of two terms in succession for officers.
Section 3. Duties of Officers and Committees
A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the organization, carry out the collective wishes of the membership, be the spokesperson for the organization, appoint the Nominating Committee and other committees as deemed necessary. Nominating Committee shall include a past President or a past Board Member.
B. The Vice Presidents shall assist the President and carry out the duties of the President in his/her absence.

C. The Secretary(s) shall be responsible for accurate recording of all meetings of the club and shall look after club correspondence.

D. The Treasurer shall be responsible for monitoring the fiscal affairs of the Organization, keeping records and collecting dues.

E. At the October and November meetings, the Nominating Committee shall present to the membership the candidates for each office. Nominations may also be accepted from the floor. Only members in good standing shall be eligible to hold office. Election of nominated officers shall occur at the December meeting.


ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS
Section 1. Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the organization.
Section 2. The Organization shall meet the second Thursday on a year-round basis at a time and place approved by the membership. The President may call a special meeting at any time or place by advance notice of seven days.
Section 3. Quorum - twenty percent of active members in good standing must be present in order to constitute a quorum for transaction of Club business.

ARTICLE VII: ACTIVITIES
Section 1. Rides
Regular rides are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday and shall depart promptly. All riders and co-riders shall adhere to club recommendations regarding insurance and licensing. Regular rides will depart from a location determined by the Club Membership. Special rides will depart from a location determined by the Ride Leader. Riders should arrive with a full tank of fuel at least ten minutes prior to departure time. Departure times for the year are as follows:
9:00 a.m. - November, December, January and February
8:00 a.m. - March, April, September and October
7:00 a.m. - May, June, July and August
Section 2. Safety
All motorcycles used on club rides should have safety equipment in good working order. All riders and their passengers are required to use approved helmets. It is strongly recommended to wear other safety apparel such as gloves, long sleeve shirt/jacket, long trousers and over-ankle boots/shoes on all club rides.
Section 3. The club, for the benefit of members, may organize other activities, such as social activities, instructional classes and overnight trips.

ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended provided that the amendments:
A. Have been submitted at least 30 days before the next scheduled meeting.

B. Have received a two-thirds vote at a subsequent meeting.

Section 2. The Bylaws become effective at the close of the meeting at which they are adopted by a two-thirds vote.