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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 1 June
2009, we have 599 chapters and almost 20,000
members in 29 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. The Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, 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 July
2009 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities;
contributing time in the amount of $4,092,292.00,
goods with an estimated value of
$631,217.24 and $6,921,532.87 in cash for a total of $11,645,042.11
(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."
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