<P> After a lengthy, phased process, a prospective member is first deemed to be a "hang - around", indicating that the individual is invited to some club events or to meet club members at known gathering places . </P> <P> If the hang - around is interested, he may be asked to become an "associate", a status that usually lasts a year or two . At the end of that stage, he is reclassified as "prospect", participating in some club activities, but not having voting privileges while he is evaluated for suitability as a full member . The last phase, and highest membership status, is "Full Membership" or "Full - Patch". The term "Full - Patch" refers to the complete four - piece crest, including the "Death Head" logo, two rockers (top rocker: "Hells Angels"; bottom rocker: state or territory claimed) and the rectangular "MC" patch below the wing of the Death's Head . Prospects are allowed to wear only a bottom rocker with the state or territory name along with the rectangular "MC" patch . </P> <P> To become a full member, the prospect must be voted on unanimously by the rest of the full club members . Prior to votes being cast, a prospect usually travels to every chapter in the sponsoring chapter's geographic jurisdiction (state / province / territory) and introduces himself to every Full - Patch member . This process allows each voting member to become familiar with the subject and to ask any questions of concern prior to the vote . Some form of formal induction follows, wherein the prospect affirms his loyalty to the club and its members . The final logo patch (top "Hells Angels" rocker) is then awarded at this initiation ceremony . The step of attaining full membership can be referred to as "being patched". </P> <P> Even after a member is patched in, the patches themselves remain the property of HAMC rather than the member . On leaving the Hells Angels, or being ejected, they must be returned to the club . </P>

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