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The BLUE KNIGHTSŪ 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 is history. Blue
Knights became an international organization.
As of June 1, 2009 we have 599 Chapters with almost 20,000 members from
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 1 July 2009 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities; contributing
time in the amount of $4,070,332.00, goods with an estimated value of $630,027.24 and $6,889,582.49 in cash for
a total of $11,589,941.73 (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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