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Blue Knights. CHAPTER
If you would like to make a contribution in support of Blue Knights. WV I, you may do so by sending a check or money order to:
Blue Knights. West Virginia I
P.O. Box 18032
South Charleston, WV 25303-8032
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REMINDER:Next monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at the Chesapeake Marina Restaurant in Chesapeake, WV.
CURRENT EVENTS/RIDES
Saturday, June 13, 2009
CANCELLED 4th Annual Paul Ritchie Memorial Ride
July 17-19, 2009
Highland Scenic Highway Ride
September 11-13, 2009
Hickory, North Carolina area ride - details soon
Blue Knights WV I Officers
President: Richard Rogers
V. President: Harry Carpenter
Sec/Treas: John Walls
Original patch of WV I. Click on patch for larger view.
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Welcome to the West Virginia I Chapter of the Blue Knights.
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 July 2006, we have 572 chapters and over 19,000 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 30 September 2006 Blue Knights. have donated to numerous charities; contributing time in the amount of 156,555 man hours (@ $20 per hour), goods with an estimated value of $520,579.63 and $4,810,469.45 in cash for a total of $ 8,462,149.08 (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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