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OUR MISSION
The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
Consistent with the International By-Laws, the purposes and goals of BKNV1 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.
From September 1, 1991 to June 30, 2005 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities; contributing time in the amount of 150,956 man hours, goods with an estimated value of $512,029.63 and $4,399,488.20 in cash (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 traveling, 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."
BLUE KNIGHTS HISTORY
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, the Blue Knights became an international organization.
*Our Founding Fathers are: Joel Rudom, Bill Robinson, Doug Minor, Ed Gallant, Mike Hall, Chuck Gesner, Wayne Labree, Chuck Shuman
As of July 2005, we have 553 chapters and almost 19,000 members in 28 countries.
BKNV1 History - The Blue Knights NV I Chapter was chartered in 1981 and has maintained continuous membership since that date. Membership has consisted of peace officers employed and retired from all levels of governmental law enforcement department/agencies to include city, county, state, and federal. BKNV1 hosted the International Convention last 15-20 July 2001 at the Tropicana Resort.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership Information
Any person who is employed as a peace officer by a governmental law enforcement department/agency, having statutory powers of arrest, receiving a salaried compensation for the employment, and owns a motorcycle; OR, who has served twenty (20) years pursuant to the aforementioned requirements, and has been honorably retired, and is, or will receive a retirement pension; And should the person not currently own a motorcycle, but will, within six (6) months after their application has been accepted are eligible for membership. Email below to request an application.
Visiting Blue Knights are welcome to attend our meetings and rides. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month 6PM at the Macayo Restaurant, (in the meeting room) 1741 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas - If you are interested in membership in the club please come by and see us. We have retired members from Chicago, Minnesota, New York, and other parts of the Country.
Check out the ride info page and join us for a ride during your stay in Las Vegas.
CONTACT INFORMATION 702 596-3451 and 702 524-8718
2010 Officers & Directors for Blue Knights Nevada I
President - Kevin Callicut
Vice President - Rich Mrozek
Sec/Treasurer - "EJ" Elmer Johnson BPTJAY@aol.com
Directors - Dennis Dorn, Dan Johnston, Jerry Lawrence, Mike MacCormick, Roger Sowinski
Address 11674 Stivali Ave Las Vegas, Nevada 89183
Telephone Webmaster : 702-283-4780
Electronic mail : maccormick22@cox.net
General Information: BPTJAY@aol.com
Webmaster: Mike MacCormick
Any person who is employed as a peace officer by a governmental law enforcement department/agency, having statutory powers of arrest, receiving a salaried compensation for the employment, and owns a motorcycle; OR, who has served twenty (20) years pursuant to the aforementioned requirements, and has been honorably retired, and is, or will receive a retirement pension; And should the person not currently own a motorcycle, but will, within six (6) months after their application has been accepted are eligible for membership. Email below to request an application.
Visiting Blue Knights are welcome to attend our meetings and rides. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month 6PM at the Macayo Restaurant, (in the meeting room) 1741 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas - If you are interested in membership in the club please come by and see us. We have retired members from Chicago, Minnesota, New York, and other parts of the Country.
Check out the ride info page and join us for a ride during your stay in Las Vegas.
CONTACT INFORMATION 702 596-3451 and 702 524-8718
2010 Officers & Directors for Blue Knights Nevada I
President - Kevin Callicut
Vice President - Rich Mrozek
Sec/Treasurer - "EJ" Elmer Johnson BPTJAY@aol.com
Directors - Dennis Dorn, Dan Johnston, Jerry Lawrence, Mike MacCormick, Roger Sowinski
Address 11674 Stivali Ave Las Vegas, Nevada 89183
Telephone Webmaster : 702-283-4780
Electronic mail : maccormick22@cox.net
General Information: BPTJAY@aol.com
Webmaster: Mike MacCormick
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