Welcome to the Louisiana XII Chapter of
the
Blue Knights International
Law Enforcment Motorcycle Club, Inc.
the
Blue Knights International
Law Enforcment Motorcycle Club, Inc.
The BLUE KNIGHTS® International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
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 charitable organization has contributed over $1.8 million dollars towards various charities throughout the world since statistics were kept.
Our organization is comprised of active and retired law enforcement officers and we strive to promote our organization as being a family fraternity. Spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions.
Members can ride a bike of their choosing and are not mandated to riding an American made motorcycle (i.e. Harley Davidson).
We do not have a probationary period for member, or prospects, and women are equal in our organization not only as members but in leadership positions locally and internationally within the Blue Knights.
*Our Founding Fathers are: Joel Rudom, Bill Robinson, Doug Minor, Ed Gallant, Mike Hall, Chuck Gesner, Wayne Labree, and Chuck Shuman.
Our Pledge
“As a Blue Knight, I pledge to act with honor and 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."
Bylaws
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 to 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 to the general public.
Benefits of Knighthood
It is difficult stating what makes the Blue Knights® so special. Perhaps the following will help explain the kinds of feelings that flow when a bunch of motorcycle-riding police officers get together.
Knighthood is:
• Enjoying the company of different people who share not only the common bond of a career in law enforcement, but also a love of motorcycles.
• Being able to visit your friends in any of our member countries and be treated like family.
• Receiving get-well cards from people you've never met. (There are no strangers in the Blue Knights®, only friends you haven't met.)
• Riding with the Ladies of the Knights and Little Knights who give that added family touch.
• Going to camps for handicapped children, giving the kids rides and seeing the smiles on their faces.
• Various fund-raising activities for those less fortunate. .
Being a Blue Knight is all this and much, much more.
Working with Charities
Many Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities. Especially near to our hearts in helping children. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, D.A.R.E., and Concerns of police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) 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 traveling local members can provide assistance, directions and sometimes a place to stay. We are truly a family.
Who We Are
Blue Knights® Chapter LA-XII was chartered on May 28th, 2009 in Gretna and covers the metro-New Orleans area. We were chartered with 19 members. They are: Bruce E. Verrette, Jules J. Tarullo, Emmett Barreca, Richie Arnold, Andrew (Joe) Ledet, Michael (Mike) Carrone, Louis (Louie)E. Adams, Louis (Louie) P. Adams III, Wade St. John, Murphy Laiche Jr., Wayne Watzke, Abraham (Abe) Andino, Rocco Dominic, Pink Duckworth Sr., Perry Gambino, Bobby Gorman, George Rollin, Jules (“G”) Tarullo, and Matthew (Matt) Vasquez. Our chapter currently has members from Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. James Parish, and one member from Mississippi.
We are blessed with "year-round" riding weather and a great diversity of ride destinations and events to attend. We welcome ALL riders: What you ride doesn't matter --- what matters is that you RIDE!
What We Do
Our members enjoy the camaraderie and the benefits derived from being a close-knit "family" while promoting the enjoyment of safe motorcycle riding. The Blue Knights® are responsible, law-abiding citizens always ready to help those in need. Since most of us are members of the law enforcement community, we have the knowledge and experience to be of help in many situations.
We are a non-profit fraternal organization and we participate in many of the local area's charity rides & events.
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 charitable organization has contributed over $1.8 million dollars towards various charities throughout the world since statistics were kept.
Our organization is comprised of active and retired law enforcement officers and we strive to promote our organization as being a family fraternity. Spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions.
Members can ride a bike of their choosing and are not mandated to riding an American made motorcycle (i.e. Harley Davidson).
We do not have a probationary period for member, or prospects, and women are equal in our organization not only as members but in leadership positions locally and internationally within the Blue Knights.
*Our Founding Fathers are: Joel Rudom, Bill Robinson, Doug Minor, Ed Gallant, Mike Hall, Chuck Gesner, Wayne Labree, and Chuck Shuman.
Our Pledge
“As a Blue Knight, I pledge to act with honor and 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."
Bylaws
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 to 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 to the general public.
Benefits of Knighthood
It is difficult stating what makes the Blue Knights® so special. Perhaps the following will help explain the kinds of feelings that flow when a bunch of motorcycle-riding police officers get together.
Knighthood is:
• Enjoying the company of different people who share not only the common bond of a career in law enforcement, but also a love of motorcycles.
• Being able to visit your friends in any of our member countries and be treated like family.
• Receiving get-well cards from people you've never met. (There are no strangers in the Blue Knights®, only friends you haven't met.)
• Riding with the Ladies of the Knights and Little Knights who give that added family touch.
• Going to camps for handicapped children, giving the kids rides and seeing the smiles on their faces.
• Various fund-raising activities for those less fortunate. .
Being a Blue Knight is all this and much, much more.
Working with Charities
Many Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities. Especially near to our hearts in helping children. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, D.A.R.E., and Concerns of police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) 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 traveling local members can provide assistance, directions and sometimes a place to stay. We are truly a family.
Who We Are
Blue Knights® Chapter LA-XII was chartered on May 28th, 2009 in Gretna and covers the metro-New Orleans area. We were chartered with 19 members. They are: Bruce E. Verrette, Jules J. Tarullo, Emmett Barreca, Richie Arnold, Andrew (Joe) Ledet, Michael (Mike) Carrone, Louis (Louie)E. Adams, Louis (Louie) P. Adams III, Wade St. John, Murphy Laiche Jr., Wayne Watzke, Abraham (Abe) Andino, Rocco Dominic, Pink Duckworth Sr., Perry Gambino, Bobby Gorman, George Rollin, Jules (“G”) Tarullo, and Matthew (Matt) Vasquez. Our chapter currently has members from Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. James Parish, and one member from Mississippi.
We are blessed with "year-round" riding weather and a great diversity of ride destinations and events to attend. We welcome ALL riders: What you ride doesn't matter --- what matters is that you RIDE!
What We Do
Our members enjoy the camaraderie and the benefits derived from being a close-knit "family" while promoting the enjoyment of safe motorcycle riding. The Blue Knights® are responsible, law-abiding citizens always ready to help those in need. Since most of us are members of the law enforcement community, we have the knowledge and experience to be of help in many situations.
We are a non-profit fraternal organization and we participate in many of the local area's charity rides & events.
Among the Blue Knight® members, "There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met."
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