BLUE KNIGHTS MASON DIXION CONFERENCE

We are part of the Mason Dixon Conference:
The Mason Dixon Conference consists of the states of Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. At the present time, our conference is home to 62 chapters and over 2300 members, making it the third largest conference within the Blue Knight organization.

BLUE KNIGHTS KENTUCKY CHAPTER 9

We obtained our charter in June of 2000 and the chapter was founded by Sheriff Larry Markham of Henderson County, Kentucky with ten (10) members. The chapter has grown to sixty (63) members and several prospective members.

Of those members:
56 - Regular members
1 - Associate member
6 - Honorary member
1 - Honorary Chaplin

We are located in Henderson, Kentucky and welcome all qualified Law Enforcement Officers that are interested in joining our chapter. We have a large variety of departments in our chapter represent 16 different law enforcement agencies around the tri-state, which include the following:

INDIANA
Indiana State Police
Boonville Police Department
Evansville Police Department
Newburgh Police Department
Tell City Police Department
Chandler Police Department
Cannelton Police Department
Spencer County Sheriffs Department
Perry County Sheriffs Department
Warrick County Sheriffs Department
Vanderburgh County Sheriffs Department
Vanderburgh County Adult Protective Services
KENTUCKY
Kentucky State Police
Henderson Police Department
Henderson County Sheriffs Department
U.S. Military

According to the by-laws, our purpose 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 support 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.

Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities. Especially near to our hearts is helping children. The Make-a-Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots, D.A.R.E., and Concerns for Police Survivors are a few examples of our favorites. As of 1 January 2008 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities; contributing time in the amount of $3,299,600 (164,980 man hours @ $20 per hour), goods with an estimated value of $571,830.89 and $5,344,537.88 in cash for a total of $9,215,968.77 (USD). The Blue Knights is a family fraternity with spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions. While travelling, local members can provide assistance, directions and sometimes a place to stay.

We are truly a family.

BLUE KNIGHTS INTERNATIONAL

Our Founding Fathers are: Joel Rudom, Bill Robinson, Doug Miner, Ed Gallant, Mike Hall, Chuck Gesner, Wayne Labree, Chuck Shuman

As of January 1, 2008, we have 586 chapters and almost 20,000 members in 28 countries.

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