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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.&xnbsp; The rest, as they say, is
history.
Soon, Blue Knight chapters were being formed in Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, and beyond.&xnbsp; 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 October 2019, we
have 621 chapters and 16966 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,&xnbsp; mental
and&xnbsp; 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.&xnbsp; Especially near to our
hearts is helping children. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make-a-Wish
Foundation, Toys for Tots,&xnbsp;
D.A.R.E., and Concerns of&xnbsp;
Police Survivors are some examples of our favorites.
As of 31 March 2009 Blue Knights have donated to numerous
charities; contributing time in the amount of $3,999,582,&xnbsp; goods with an estimated value of&xnbsp; $614,235.37 and $6,767,418.81 in cash
for a total of&xnbsp; $11,381,236.18
(USD)
We're the good guys!
The Blue Knights is a family fraternity.&xnbsp; Spouses and children often accompany our members to the
various rides and functions.&xnbsp; When
travelling, local members can provide assistance, directions and
sometimes a place to stay.&xnbsp; We are
truly a family.
Among the Blue Knight members,
&xnbsp;&xnbsp;&xnbsp;&xnbsp;&xnbsp;&xnbsp;&xnbsp; "There are no
strangers, only friends you haven't met."
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