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The Blue Knights
International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc.
was formed in 1974 by a group of eight Law Enforcement Officers from
the Bangor & Brewer, Maine area who rode
motorcycles together. These officers formed the Club as a
fraternal and
social organization that would be family oriented, improve the image of
motorcyclists, promote motorcycle safety, improve the interaction of
law
enforcement officers and the general public, assist with charitable
organizations, and especially to have fun riding their bikes.
It
didn't
matter what particular law enforcement agency you worked for or what
brand of
motorcycle you rode, everyone who was a Law Enforcement Officer with
powers of arrest was welcome to join. Word of this
new club quickly spread, and Chapters formed in the
Northeast, throughout the
United States & Canada, and eventually around the
world. Even
with some other law enforcement related motorcycle clubs starting up in
recent years, we are by far the largest, considered by many to
be "The Good Guys" and without a doubt "The Original", a cut
or
two above the rest, both easily recognized and widely
respected
where ever we go.
We
now have over 20,000 members in 11 Conferences in 601 Chapters located
in 24 countries around the world! From 1991-2007 the
Blue Knights have donated about 164,980 hours of
time, $571,831 worth of goods and almost $5.35
million in cash (USD), in all totaling well
over $9.2 million, to over 1,700
charities such as American Cancer Society, Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), Cystic Fibrosis, Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(DARE), Easter Seals, Make-A-Wish, March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Operation Smile, Ronald
McDonald House, Toys For Tots and many other
worthy, local
organizations.
In
addition to various Chapters
holding their own events all year long, most
of the regional Conferences hold Spring and Fall weekend meetings which
are hosted by
Chapters and include food & drink, business meetings, sales
booths, raffles,
tour rides, banquets, award presentations, dancing, socializing, more
motorcycle
riding, and a fun time for all. In addition, there is a week
long
International Convention held at a different location every year in
July, with a LOT more of the same shared by Blue Knights from around
the world! Rank has no privileges in the Blue
Knights, we're all the same, enjoying each others' friendship and
riding
experiences and, as the Blue Knights motto goes, we....
Ride With Pride
Who Qualifies for Membership?
Briefly, to qualify for membership you must:
1.
Be an active or retired (with 15-20 years of service & a
Department
pension) full or part time law enforcement officer with powers of
arrest by statute.
2. Be employed by a governmental
law enforcement agency and receive monetary compensation, or be a
retired or disabled former law enforcement officer with a full
Department pension.
3. Possess a valid license to operate a motorcycle.
4. Own a motorcycle or plan to purchase one within
six months.
* Other specific conditions apply - Full qualifications are listed on
the International Web Site, on the
Membership Application, or by request.
Should you desire to join
our Club or would like more information about a Chapter
near you, email our
Secretary and he will send you the necessary information. If
you would like to ride with us (and check us out) please see
the event
schedule on this web site.
For more information
you may contact our Conference
officers at the email addresses listed or write or call:
Blue Knights
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
Northeast Conference
81 Joy Road
Middlebury, CT 06762-2519
Northeast Conference Email
Blue Knights
International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc.
38 Alden Street
Bangor, Maine 04401-3421
Phone: 207-947-4600
Fax: 207-947-5814
International Office Email
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