about 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 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, and most of the countries of Europe, the Blue Knights became a truly international organization. 

*The Founding Fathers were: Joel Rudom, Bill Robinson, Doug Miner, Ed Gallant, Mike Hall, Chuck Gesner, Wayne Labree, Chuck Shuman

As of  September, 2008, we have 606 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, Salvation Army Toy Runs, Toys for Tots,  D.A.R.E., UKCOPS and the US Concerns of  Police Survivors are some examples of our favourites. 

As of 1 October 2008 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities; contributing time in the amount of $3,720,260 (186,013  man hours @ $20 per hour),  goods with an estimated value of  $600,455.69 and $6,435,018.36 in cash for a total of  $10,755,734.05 (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."