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Great Lakes Upcoming Rides & Events

Send an email to glrc@rogers.com to advise of new upcoming rides.  Please contact the hosting chapter for specific details of their event to confirm the places and location held.  You may check with the International Events page for other conferences and rides not listed here.  We try to ensure that all events listed are Blue Knight related, that is to say, we don't advertise GWRRA or other club events although if they are a joint effort, we can post the ride for you.

Many links provide PDF formatted documents. 

2009 Great Lakes Blue Knight Events

19-21 Jun Wisconsin State Convention

Place: Riverside Park, Berlin, WI
Cost: $50.00 at this late date

Riverside Park is located along the Fox River, in the north central portion of the city.
There are some electrical hook up sights available, and plenty of space for tents.
Camp area available anytime Friday after 12 Noon

Registration runs 4:00pm-5:30pm

Click to Download Registration Flyer

There is a block of rooms at the Best Western Countryside
227 Ripon rd. /Sth 49 south Berlin WI 54923
920 361-4411
Web Site: www.bwcountryside.com

Contact:  glso53@hotmail.com

Our area provides lots of activity, 1, 18 hole, and 2, 36 hole Championship Golf Courses
Within 10 miles or less of Riverside Park. Green Lake, 8 miles south, is the deepest inland lake in the state,
and has excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
An Itinerary of events and further information can be seen at our website: www.berlinblueknights.com

WI VII
21 Jun

2009 Purple Heart Charity Ride

Please join us for our fifth annual motorcycle ride, to demonstrate our support for the members of the Armed Forces who have
valiantly served our Country, and been wounded. These brave Americans need our support with their recovery. This “Police escorted” ride, begins in Sykesville, Maryland and proceeds to Walter Reed Army Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC.

 REGISTRATION: A donation in the amount of $25 (more, if your heart dictates) per bike, will be collected the morning of the ride.
Registration will begin at 7:00 am and continue until 10:00 am, at which time the ride begins.

You MUST register to participate in this ride.

 LOCATION: The FREEDOM PARK, Raincliffe Rd., Sykesville, Maryland.

 Directions: From Rt. 32, head north into Carroll County. At the first traffic light, Raincliffe Rd., make a right turn.
Proceed approx. ¼ mile to the park on your right. From the intersection of Liberty Rd. and Rt. 32,
head south on Rt. 32 to the light at Raincliffe Rd.
Make a left at that light and proceed to the park on your right.

Download Ride Flyer

 For more information, you can check out our website at www.bkmdix.org

Blue Knights Maryland IX
P.O. Box 1714
Sykesville, MD 21784

Download Business Sponsorship Request Form

The letter announces this ride and can be presented to local business groups requesting they donate fund to this chairty.

MD IX
26-28 Jun Flying Horse Ride 'Round Lake Erie"

 This ride will benefit Flying Horse Farms Camp, a charity adopted by BK OH V.

I would to take this opportunity to invite all of you and your Chapter members to join me on this ride,
 which is bound to be one fun filled riding weekend!
Click on the name title for more information.

Ken Valverde
President Blue Knights Ohio V
http://blueknightsohiov.spaces.live.com/

OH V
5 Jul Ontario Police Badge Ride 2009

The 6th Annual Ontario Police "Badge Ride" is gearing up to provide to provide a great day of riding
on some of the most picturesque roads southern Ontario has to offer

Registration: Law Enforcement/EMS
Registration to the Ontario Police "Badge Ride" is open to all law enforcement, fire, corrections and emergency workers.

Registration fee is $50.00 for riders and $30.00 for passengers,
payable by CHEQUE/CASH upon check-in on Sunday July 5th 2009.

This year's ride is in support of two causes. The first is the Simcoe-Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre to be built at the
Royal Victoria Hospital site in Barrie Ontario. This will allow patients who live well north of the GTA to receive their medical treatment
with much less disruption to their lives due to long drives back and forth to Toronto.
The second cause is "Deeds and Dreams
", a local Greater Toronto Area children's wish organization
endorsed and sponsored by the Toronto Police Service

Contact: Info@badgeride.com

Barrie, ON
11 Jul CopperFire Charity Music Festival

Peoria Illinois Riverfront Park

Gates open at 4:00 PM - Party until 1:00 AM

Sponsored by BK ILL 1 and Firefighters Local 50

Hotel info:  Hampton Inn East Peoria , IL  1-309-694-0711
Government rate:  $70 incl breakfast

(Hotel is next to Par-A-Dice Casino)
Additional hotel info on the web site

Staring: TRAVIS TRITT

Additional Bands: Southern Cross, States, and Nick Boettcher with Drive Train.
 Special appearances from Jack Daniels Distillery and Budweiser.

Tickets available ONLINE @ $20.00 www.copperfirefestival.com or www.BKILLINOIS1.com
Tickets at the door; $25.00

Contact: Mark Williams @ (309) 840-0542 or markwms@bkillinois1.com

Download Event Flyer Here

ILL 1
12 Jul BK Suicide Run 2009

3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Run

Download the Flyer

Kane County  F.O.P. Lodge
12W635 De-Da-Ka Rd.,
Sugar Grove, ILL 60554

Registration Begins 9:00 am
First Bike out 10:30 am
Last Bike out 11:00 am

$20.00 donation per bike includes passenger

ALL BIKES WELCOME

Contact: Jim at JIM@BKIL2.org

Door Prizes, 50/50 Draw, Raffles, LIVE Music, Free Food

ILL II
19-24 Jul

35th - International Convention

Louisville, Kentucky U.S.A.

Crown Plaza Hotel
 830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
1-800-626-2708

830 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209-1330

Please make lodging reservations directly with the hotel!

Download your Convention Registration Form

Full week Pre-Registration Adult - $100.00
After 1 Jun 2009 - $125.00

Full week Pre-Registration Child - $75.00
After 1 Jun 2009 - $100.00

Children under 6 free!
Daily registrations available on the form.

Includes Pin, BBQ, Nightly Activity, Banquet
Please register early!

KY
25 Jul N.W. In. IV. Charity Ride

Gary Sportsmen Club
101st & Madison St.
Crown Point, In. 46307

Registration 10:00 a.m.
1st Bike Out 11:00 a.m.
Last Bike in 3:00 p.m.

$15.00 single
$20.00 double

Food, Drinks & Music

Trailer Give-a-Way
6X12 Enclosed Trailer
$5.00 per entry

www.nwinblueknights.org

Contact Email : craig002@ameritech.net

Benefits, C.O.P.S., Camp Quality and Local Charities

ILL IV
26 Jul 6th Annual Blue Ride for Charity

Proceeds from the run will be divided between the two organizations, and used to support area charities.

The ride will be held on Sunday July 26, 2009, Rain or Shine.

 Registration will be at North Strabane Twp. Volunteer Fire Department on Rt19 Canonsburg PA
from 9am to 11 am, and we will depart promptly at 11:30.

 The cost for the ride is $20.00 single, and $30.00 double.

Pre-Registration preferred by July 20, 2009.
Pre-Registered riders will receive a free year bar, otherwise they will be $5.00 on the day of the ride.

 Make Checks Payable to:  “Blue Ride Fund”
Send to: PO Box 422, Eighty Four, PA 15330

Pre-Registrations are NON REFUNDABLE

Download Registration Form

PA XVI
15 Aug Cross Canada MP Ride

Saint Johns, NFLD 15 Aug 2009 to Comox, BC 31 Aug 2009

The Military Police are organizing a cross Canada motorcycle relay run to raise money for the Military Police Children's Blind Fund and Support the Troops. They plan on departing from St. John's, NF on August 15 and arriving in Comox, BC on August 31st.  This event is open to all law enforcement personnel and we are hoping that Blue Knights will join us and help make this event a success.  I think NS1 is going to help with the east coast leg of the ride. For more information you can check out our web site: http://www.mpnmrr.ca or if you are a member of Facebook, check out the "Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Run" (group).

The Relay Ride is open to all Police Agencies (Federal, Provincial & Municipal police forces in Canada) and their affiliates and associated members, I.E. Blue Knights, Golden Helmets, etc.  Entry will be $50.00 per person and $25.00 per passenger or you can ride free if you raise $150.00 in pledges. You can download the Pledge Sheet which can be found under the Links & Registration tab on their web site. When registered you will be provided with the corresponding OPI of that province all questions, concerns  can be forwarded to them. As well if you feel this is something that you would like to get involved with that as well can be done thru your Prov OPI. 

For more information on the ride or to offer any assistance please contact the Chairman, Mark Farrer: farrer@mpnmrr.ca

NS I
ON XV
BC 1
22 Aug Police Motorcycle Competition (GLPMTS)

Ontario Police College in Aylmer
10716 Hacienda Rd
(Malahide) Aylmer West, ON N5H 2T2
(519) 773-5361

10716 Hacienda Rd, Malahide, ON N0L

contact Steve Platt at csplatt@rogers.com)

ON IV
22 Aug 2009 Ride for Hero's

Corporal Matthew Dinning Memorial “Ride for Heroes” Day, honouring the late Corporal Matthew Dinning,
 a Military Policeman who lost his life serving his country in Afghanistan in 2006, is being established
to start a Scholarship Fund at the F.E. Madill Secondary School in his hometown of Wingham, Ontario.

There are two starting points:
Motorcycles - The “Ride For Heroes” Route starts from ASU London, 701 Oxford Street Entrance, London, Ont.
Highway 4 to Highway 23 then to Highway 86 into Wingham, ON.

Automobiles - The “Ride For Heroes” Route starts from ASU London, Elisabeth Street Entrance, London, Ont.
Highway 4 to Highway 23 then to Highway 86 into Wingham, ON.

Download Event Flyer for all the details of this ride.

Download Registration Form

You may pre-register prior to August 20th, 2009 or show up at the door!

Registration begins at 8:30 am / Cost: $50.00 / Motorcycle or $35.00 / car.

Riders/Drivers and/or Passengers are asked to have a copy of this form,
and the above registration form sent into
rideforheroes@execulink.com  or faxed to 519-660-5280, c/o Dave Bawden.

On the “Ride For Heroes” Day participants are asked to bring the original form, and any monies collected with them.

ON CF2 MP
28-30 Aug

Summer GLRC Conference

28-30 Aug 2009

Download your registration form here

Registration: $65.00 / Person prior to 1 Aug - $75.00 / person after.
Banquet only Saturday evening $35.00 / Person
Children under 12 FREE

Friday: Cookout Brats, Hotdogs and other munchies.
Saturday: Pancake Breakfast
@ night; Pig and Corn Roast with side dishes
Sunday: Continental Breakfast

Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday
Green County Xenia FairgroundsXenia, Ohio, United States

Camping: $10.00 / night
Hotels will only hold the rooms until 1 Aug 2009.

Holiday Inn
300 Town Square, Xenia, OH, 45385
Blue Knight Rate: $50.00 / night
Call 937-372-9921 Pamela Minchew CHS
Secure Parking lot - In house bar/grill

Knights Inn
38 S. Allison Ave., Xenia, OH, 45385
Blue Knights Rate: $45.00 / night
Call 937-352-0067 Nancy Tucker
At Room door parking, one story building

Pre-Order T-Shirts (Sizes S-3LX): $15.00 each
Colors Black, Dark Blue or Gray

Contact: Scottwright@blueknightsohioiii.org

PayPal Also Available treasurerohiii@blueknightsohioiii.org

OH III
29 Aug 12th Annual Charity Ride

Starting Point: Yorkville American Legion
Corner of Rt 34 & Tuma Road

All Riders and Bikes Welcome
Cost $10.00 includes a pin for the first 300 registered.

First bike Out 8:30 AM - must be back by 4:15 PM
Awards start 4:30 PM

Door Prises
CASH Prizes
Trophies!

Download PDF Flyer for more information

ILL XX
13 Sep Annual Red/White/ Blue Toy Ride

Nathan Philips Square - City Hall - Toronto, ON, CAN

More information to follow...

ON IV
18-20 Sep NEC Fall Meeting

South Portland, ME

More information to follow hopefully....

ME IX
23-28 Sep Pigs On The Beach

Days Inn
22nd Street,
Ocean City, Maryland, 21842

22nd St, Ocean City, MD 21842

Phone: 1 800 926 1122
Registration forms can be downloaded now -   Click on the link and print the page.
Registration $90/couple, mention “POB” for discount not BK.

MD V
25-27 Sep Wine Country Weekend

Best Western Grand Victorian Inn,
 255 Spring Street, Sayre, PA 18840
 Exit 61, East or West, Directly Off NY Rt. 17.

  Download your registration information here.
  Payments must be made by 15 Aug 2009 please so the host has some idea of how many chairs to put at the table.

NY XVII
2-4 Oct Annual Fall U.P. Ride

Come and join us in riding from Port Huron, MI through the back roads north to Saint Ignace, MI, USA
We will stay overnight in St. Ignace and go for another ride on Saturday lead by one of our local members.

Ride home again on Sunday morning either via I-75 or back roads again depending on your time.

MI

2010 Great Lakes Blue Knight Events

     
18-23 Jul 2010

2010 International Convention

Hosted by MT I Billings Montana

MT I

This listing is compiled from various sources and no guarantee is made as to it’s accuracy.
It would be prudent to check with the contact number or email address given for up-to-date information.

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