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The
BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit
fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement
men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
In
the Spring of 1974, several law enforcement officers* from the Bangor,
Maine (USA) area met and and formed
a small, local motorcycle club. The rest, as they say, is
history.
Soon, Blue Knight chapters were being formed in
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With the addition
of
Canada, and later Australia, the Blue Knights became an international
organization.
*Our
Founding Fathers are: Joel Rudom, Bill Robinson, Doug Miner, Ed
Gallant, Mike Hall, Chuck Gesner,
Wayne Labree, Chuck Shuman
As
of January 1, 2007, we have 586 chapters and almost 20,000 members
in 28 countries.
According
to the By-Laws, our purposes and goals are to:
1.
Provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment, entertainment, education,
physical, mental and social benefit of its members and the
general public.
2. To promote and advance the sport of
motorcycling and the safety of motorcycling.
3. To serve the interests of motorcycle owners
and users.
4. To promote by example and any other acceptable
means, safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles.
5. To develop a fraternal spirit between law
enforcement personnel and the general public.
Many
Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various
charities. Especially near to our hearts is
helping
children. Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots,
D.A.R.E., and Concerns of Police Survivors are some examples of
our
favorites.
As
of 31 December 2006 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities;
contributing
time in the amount of
156,993 man hours (@ $20 per hour), goods with
an estimated value of $524,401.37
and $4,879,272.30 in cash
for a
total of $ 8,543,533.60 (USD)
We're
the good guys!
The
Blue Knights is a family fraternity. Spouses and children often
accompany our members to the various
rides and functions. When travelling, local members can provide
assistance, directions and
sometimes a place
to stay. We are truly a family.
Among the Blue Knight members,
"There
are no strangers, only friends you haven't met."
Interested in becoming a member of the Blue
Knights?
Read the qualifications and if you are interested, open the application and
contact dickdewey@blueknightsx.com
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