Florida III Ocala
Florida III Ocala
ED GALLANT Heaven 1 RIP Brother
Welcome to the web site for the Blue Knights® International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Inc. Florida Chapter III in Ocala, Florida
The Blue Knights was started in 1974 by Ed Gallant, a Police Officer with the Bangor, Maine Police Department. Ed had an idea to form a motorcycle club for people in law enforcement. Together with seven or eight other cops, the idea became a reality. After a story about the club ran in the local paper the United Press International and Road Rider Magazine also ran a story. Shortly thereafter, inquiries from all over began to pour in.
The first chapter outside Maine was in Brockton, MA. and the idea spread to Canada, where Moncton, N.B. became the first chapter outside the United States. The first Blue Knights International convention was held in 1975 at Squaw Mountain, Maine. Since that time the convention has been held all over the United States and Canada.
As of July 2013 we have we have 26 Countries and maybe Spain will be added shortly. We now have 627 chapters, 19,516 members. We have three (3) new chapters: (GA 29, PA 26 and TX 46). We may also get another chapter in Hot springs Arkansas.
As of 31st of December 2008 Blue Knights have donated to numerous charities; contributing time in the amount of 194,850 man hours (@ $20 per hour), goods with an estimated value of $602,319 and $6,572,875.27 in cash for a total of $11Millon 072,204.29 (USD)
Florida Chapter III was founded in 1988, and there are few Charter Members that are still active in the Chapter. As of June 2013, Florida III Blue Knights has 38 Regular member's, 1 Associate Member, and 4 Honorary Member's from several different agencies representing Active and Retired Police Officers from Florida and Retired Police Officers from various States . We are always looking for new members. If you’re a current Police Officer, a Retired Police Officer, or an Officer who is working part time and or has separated under honorable conditions and not receiving a pension and who rides a Motorcycle feel free to contact one of our members and join today. On our “Application” page you will find more information and a down-loadable application.
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Administration of the Board of Governor’s Oath)
“I pledge to represent my chapter to the best of my ability I will strive not to allow my personal opinions to interfere with the pursuit of the best interest of the member of my chapter. I will not vote contrary to the express wishes of the majority of the members of my chapter on any issue before the Board of Governors.”
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