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New York Chapter VI
Albany, New York


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WHO ARE THE BLUE KNIGHTS 

The BLUE KNIGHTS started in April of 1974 when ED GALLANT a Police Officer with the Bangor, Maine PD, had an idea and along with seven or eight other "cops" worked with him to see the idea become a reality. The idea was to form a motorcycle club for the people in law enforcement. The name "BLUE KNIGHTS" was suggested by David Coleman, Chief of the Brewer, PD and John Bryant an artist for the Brewer, PD, drew the logo for the club. Other than the pride of being a "BLUE KNIGHT", it has many other rewards. It is an organization of law enforcement motorcycle riders whose dedication to helping people in need is surpassed by none. Its many chapter functions give members along with their families many lasting friendships and a bond that last forever between knights.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE BLUE KNIGHTS 

  • ALL full-time law enforcement officers with statutory powers of arrest and licensed to operate a motorcycle.
  • RETIRED full-time law enforcement officers (retired by reason of age, years of service or disability)
  • ALL part-time law enforcement officers with statutory powers of arrest and licensed to operate a motorcycle.
  • RETIRED part-time law enforcement officers who have been employed for at least fifteen (15) years or more and have been a Blue Knight for (5) years or more. Who have taken honorable separation from his/her law enforcement agency or department (reasons-health, retirement, age or injury)
  • ALL members must own a motorcycle or plan to purchase a motorcycle within six (6) months of becoming a member.
ABOUT OUR CHAPTER

Our chapter is located in the state capital Albany, New York. In the late summer of 1974, word had spread via teletype about the "Blue Knights" throughout the northeast. Our first organizational meeting was held in Albany in September of 1974 and we were later chartered in January of 1975. Our current President is Allan Ruth and we currently have over fifty members. Many of us in the chapter have been partners, neighbors or friends for a long time some as much as thirty one years but it's always a pleasure to welcome new recruits. If you are interested in becoming a member of New York Chapter VI you can contact our Vice President, Richard D. Hoke Sr. at rhoke@nycap.rr.com . 

To contact New York VI via Snail Mail: P.O. Box 6267, Albany, NY 12206-6267

If you would like to know more about the Blue Knights Organization, you can do so by clicking on the picture below.

MEETINGS

NY Chapter VI meetings are held every month at the Polish American Citizens Club (P. A. C. C.) located at 110 Commerce Avenue, Albany, NY 12206.
(Click here for a map with the location of the P. A. C. C.) (courtesy of Mapquest)
All Blue Knights and prospective members are invited join us.  ALL meetings unless otherwise posted will be held at the above address on the second Monday of every month at 7pm.  Periodic checks of our web site are advised in the event of future changes made of meetings, times, dates, or places to be held.


***    NOTICE   ***
Meetings for the summer will be Ride Meetings and will meet in front of the P.A.C.C. on Commerce Avenue. Times and dates will be posted on the Club Yahoo Group.  
Next meeting will be a Short Ride Meeting on July 25th at 6:30 pm in front of P.A.C.C.  If the weather is bad we will meet inside. 07/16/07


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Many thanks to the other Blue Knight Chapter sites for their assistance in the creation of this page and for all their help. Special thanks to Manuel Morales for the "Ride with Pride" graphic that he provided, you can see more of his creations and work at the site http://BlueKnights.net

*Memoriam: I would like to dedicate this new Website to the  Memory of our Original Webmaster Richard F. "The Bear" Maniscalco Sr. and Ben Paultre for their creation and ideas for the first Blue Knight NY VI web site which served as the basis for the original website. "Bear" may you always" Ride with Pride" in "Heaven 1", our friend and Brother.

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this page are that of the Webmaster, Kenneth T. Davis. and not necessarily those of Blue Knights International.

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-> Blue Knight's International Web Site  Our Founding Fathers
-> Heaven One
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->     Tri State Conference

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Americade 2006  Reservations 
On behalf of Our Blue Knights organization, we would like to thank all individuals who booked rooms  with us and enjoyed the 2006 Americade 

Our 2007 Team had worked very hard to keep us at the Georgian, again. The 2007 Package had to be adjusted in order to treat you fairly and still keep us at the Georgian. The new mgt. of the Georgian appeared sincere in not wanting to lose the Blue Knights in 2007.    We have had our Planning Meetings and everything is set to go for for the 25th Americade 2007. Click below on Americade 2007

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