Blue Knights Tennessee III

P.O. BOX 12068

Knoxville, TN   37912

 

Up Coming Events

 

  Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Shoney's  Broadway.

 

  Dinner at 6:00, Business meeting at 7PM, Visitors are welcome.


 


LATEST NEWS



Club Officers 2010

President – TC Hicks

V. President – Kevin Bunch

Treasurer – David Wood

Secretary – John Kelly

Road Capt. – Rudy Smith

Quartermaster – Lynn Thompson

Director (2 positions) – Joel Weeks

  Alan Blankenship  Immediate Past President


Upcoming Rides




Chapter Supported Rides
Blue Knights Memorial Ride: July 24 (See info below)
 
 
Saturday September 12, 2010, Knoxville World's Fair Site
Registration begins at 8:00am
Please be seated in the Ampatheater by 10:15am
Ceremony starts at 10:28am

More information :

It is 8AM on September 12th and the sun has just risen. Registration has begun for the 7th annual 9-11 Remembrance Ride. Registration is heavy, bikes start lining up two by two. Bikers step off their rides and mingle in the surroundings of the World’s Fair Park. Fire trucks and police vehicles are staggered, through out the park; Red and Blue Knights and their fellow emergency responders. Flying high on an aerial engine is a huge red, white and blue flag waving proudly; our flag, the American Flag, our symbol of justice and freedom. 10:28AM, the Amphitheater is full, 800 strong. The color guard has marched front and center, the speakers dignitaries are on stage. NOT a sound, the reason we have gathered is upon us.

WE ARE REMEMBERING..... it is once again September 2001. A bell is tolling, for the first tower has fallen. Remembering then the second tower begins to fall, our friends, neighbors, fellow county men and emergency responders will have all lost their lives, by a cowardly act, before evening has cast its shadows over New York City. Not on American soil..... Not here.

YET, 9 years later, where the patriotism is rewarding to see, WE WILL NEVER FORGET. The National Anthem proudly sung and the dignitary speeches short and memorable. The Fireman's and Policeman's Prayer soul searching. The 21 Gun Salute is exciting and the retiring of the colors leaves your heart swelling. Less than 45 minutes from ceremony start you will be back on your bikes for a fantastic ride, over 600 hundred bikes strong. Lead by fire trucks and police officers. Siren blare and blue lights strobe, sending out the message "LOOK AT US, WE DO NOT FORGET" 9-11 is in our hearts, engraved forever. "LOOK AT THE NAMES AND FACES" of the emergency responders badges that died on 9-11, we all carry them. Each bike will fly the faces of those lost provided in a carry case, proudly and keep them safe and remembered through out the year, so as not to forget. SO do not miss the ride of the year and show your patriotism and ride with us on September 12th and Remember 9-11. Rain or shine all are invited to join us. Bike $15.00 and passenger $5.00 / T-shirts are $15.00 only. All proceeds benefit BLUE KNIGHTS COPSRUN and Andersonville Volunteer Fire Deptartment. IF you would like to sponsor this event, please see sponsor package included at this same web site. Area hotels have provided special discount pricing for this date.

See you there, and..... Enjoy The Ride.

Randy Gracy

Blue Knights TN 3 Chapter
The Mag Man


Upcoming Blue Knights Conventions

Mason Dixon conference link….for Culpepper and Wilmington:

http://www.bkmdc.org/Meetings.html

The International Conference in Billings:

http://69.51.124.132/bkmontana/2010_international_conventio.htm


New Section:  Letters or email Received and Posted.   Latest posting 6-30-08

Send your letters or email to TC Hicks or Dave Garner for possible posting to our website.


11AM Salute to the Veterans, Veterans Day Parade November 11th,  Knoxville, TN



Interested in becoming a Blue Knight?

Briefly, to qualify for membership you must:

1.  Be an active full or part time law enforcement officer with powers of arrest.
2.  Be employed by a governmental agency and receive monetary compensation,
     or be a retired or disabled former law enforcement officer.

3.  Possess a valid license to operate a motorcycle.
4.  Own a motorcycle or plan to purchase one within six months.

More Information on membership

Ride with Pride as a member of Blue Knights TN III Chapter!


PHOTOGRAPHS OF CLUB RIDES:

Photos from 911 Memorial Service and Ride:  DSC02184.JPGDSC02188.JPG

    Photos from Mason Dixon Conference:  DSC02167MasonD.JPG; DSC02169MasonDixon.JPG DSC02173MasonDixon.JPG; DSC02175MasonDixon.JPG; DSC02180MasonDixion.JPG


Link to the Blue Knights COPSRUN website. It has been the largest recipient of our charity money the past two years.

Text Box: TN III Chapter Club Officer Photos now on Club Officer Page
TN III members pictures on new Power Point recruitment presentation located at the Great Lakes Blue Knights website at http://members.rogers.com/glrc/glrc.htm   Photos were submitted by TC Hicks, TN III Chapter President.


BLUE KNIGHTS TENNESSEE III CHAPTER MEMBERS OF HEAVEN 1

IN MEMORY

Memorial Ride Saturday, July 24, 2010

Photo's of TN Blue Knight members at each grave site: Ben Thompson, Allen Toney, George Taylor, Tony Williams

Text Box:       Our HEAVEN I transfers are;

Text Box:   Tony Williams ~~~~~1989  George Taylor ~~~~~ 1994
Ben Thompson ~~~~ 1998    Allen Toney ~~~~ 2004
 



Links to other Blue Knight Websites including chapters and conferences


New Blue Knights Website!

Blue Knights of Tennessee

 

 
The above link will take you to the new web site for all Tennessee Blue Knight members and chapters. One of the things I promised before being named the Tennessee State Rep, was my concern of communications between the Tennessee Chapters. This web site is a start and hopefully every Tennessee Chapter will contribute information about their events and rides.
 

 

Link to the Blue Knights COPSRUN website. It has been the largest recipient of our charity money the past two years.

Officer.com--Officer News and Directory

Blue Knights International Club Website

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

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. 

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. 


The Blue Knights Pledge
 
 
As a Blue Knight, I pledge to act with honor & pride to promote motorcycling and motorcycle safety by being an example of the safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles. I will work at all times to improve the relationship between the motorcycling law enforcement community and the general public. The fraternal spirit will always guide me in relating to other Blue Knights.
 

Links to Businesses that support our Blue Knight Chapter III and/or of interest to local motorcycle riders

Honda of Knoxville

5820 Clinton Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37912-2544
(865)688-8484
Internet Manager:
Scott Bayless

Harley of Knoxville

5820 Clinton Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37912-2544
(865)688-8484
Internet Manager:
Scott Bayless

Mountain Adventures
3422 Adventure Ln
Kodak, TN 37764-1973
(865)932-7433
 

Destination Motor Cycles

19234 Hwy II E. Dixie Lee Junction

Knoxville, TN 37922

865-988-4420

Polaris of Knoxville

Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37922

865-577-6367

ALCOA GOOD TIMES KAWASAKI
2019 TOPSIDE RD
LOUISVILLE, TN 37777-4748
USA
(865) 981-4444 Phone

GREENE'S KAWASAKI
50 JEFFERSON AVE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830-4911
USA
(865) 483-6003 Phone

Lafollette Cycle Shop
1408 Jacksboro Pike
La Follette, TN 37766-3299
(423)562-5239

Dixie Custom Cycles

805 Clinch Ave,

Clinton, TN 

865-457-2119

SteelHorse Law

Motorcycle Injury Lawyers

550 Main St, Suite 730

Bank of America Building

Knoxville, TN 37902

1-888-38-COURT

www.steelhorselaw.com

 

 

 Link to International Blue Knights Website:  www.blueknights.org

Link to the Blue Knights COPSRUN website. It has been the largest recipient of our charity money the past two years.


 

Among the Blue Knight members, 
       
"There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met
."


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