The Rolling Thunder®, Inc. has 88 chapters covering 29 states all of which are governed by the same constitution and bylaws. Many of The Rolling Thunder®, Inc.'s members are veterans; however, that is not a requirement for membership. Rolling Thunder also allows for the formation of new chapters worldwide. All chapters of The Rolling Thunder®, Inc. have their own president and board members and are accountable for fund raising proceeds and tax information. New chapters must have a minimum of 20 members including the president and board members. Each The Rolling Thunder®, Inc. chapter is required to have a unique patch specific to only that chapter with no resemblance to another, and without infringing on any trade marks.