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"To become a full member of the Hellhounds, a "prospect" must be unanimously confirmed by the rest of the full club members. Before votes are cast, a "prospect" usually travels to every charter in the sponsoring charter's geographic jurisdiction (state, province, or territory) and introduces himself to every "full-patch" member. This allows each voting member to become familiar with the "prospect" and ask any questions of concern before voting. Some form of formal induction follows, wherein the "prospect" affirms his loyalty to the club and its members. The final Hellhounds patch is then awarded at the initiation ceremony. The step of attaining full membership can be called "being patched"."

"we'll get you patched-in in no time," gopher said, but the prospect was lost in his own world, drooling..