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Spring 2008 Conference:

Congratulations to OHIO II Perrysburg Chapter on hosting the 2008 Spring Conference at the French Quarter Holiday Inn.  A lot of our members took advantage of the great weather... almost 70 F on Friday!

A beautiful rock garden in the main foyer.  Oh yes, there is a ton of money and gold fish running around in there as well.

A few of our members enjoying the outdoor hospitality beside the pool.

Our Chairman John Gordon presenting Rita Hornbrook with her WTF award.  Apparently Rita was unable to escape a stolen vehicle's clutches...

Ontario / New York State Representative John Taffe is presented with a certificate of appreciation for 7 years of service to the conference.

Some of our members enjoying the sunshine while waiting for dinner.
 One member was nice enough to bring along his wife who was released on a weekend pass.

Our webmaster was told to hold his wives' purse while the better half tended to purchasing tickets for a raffle.
Of course it was promised to be posted on the web site but we didn't agree on what size ay.

NY V - Dan Johnston has done it again.
 He has purchased and put together a GLRC / NY V cruiser. 
This Ford has all the bells and whistles thanks to a number of companies that donated their services to the cause.

Don Johnston (NY V) and his wife enjoying the moment after dinner

Keith Coles (ONT V) and Tim Hughes (ONT VI) are lucky enough to be in the presence of Mrs. OHIO a guest speaker at this conference.

Punk Flanagan (OH 17) Mrs. OHIO with ???

Bill Haylett and his wife Judy.  Bill has that look in his eyes that says - I'm in shit again... of course Judy has the cute smile that says got'em!

Sheldon Damattio, President OH 17 - with his foot long!

Brian Arnold President OH 25.  Brain knows not to pick that thing up when John has a camera in his hands.

Mrs. Jean Barthlomew and Punk Flanagan

Punk with Dick Lear Indiana 3 - two old barn dogs signing out back.

Dan Adams and his buddy John Gordon enjoying the moment.

Clarence OTT and his wife?

Larry VanOsdol (IN III), Dan Adams and Mrs. Barthlomew

Chairman John Gordon and Punk contemplating life.

Afghanistan Police Bike:

Attached is a picture of Rick Kirk, BK IN XIII, who is currently serving in Afghanistan. Rick says this police bike is rarely used and he sees it parked in various places at the local PD.

Ohio V & Red Knights Ohio V:

On September 30^th, the Blue Knights of Ohio V in conjunction with the local Red Knights Chapter V held a fund raiser for Children’s hospital. $5,000 was raised for the hospital. The weather was perfect and over 200 bikes joined us. We estimate that our Blue Knights worked over 35 hours to accomplish the event. I have inserted two photos for you. One is of a Red Knight and a Blue Knight standing side by side. The other is our Ohio V president elect getting ready to lead a group.

Dragon Slayers with a smile on their faces.

Ohio 5 & 18 at Deals Gap:

We slayed "The Dragon" which is North Carolina US-129, and has 318 curves in 11 miles.

International 2007 - Milwaukee Wisconsin:

A long shot of the Milwaukee Hilton Hotel.  What a grand place!

Our secretary/treasurer John Long and his family.

What a wonderful day on Sunday.  Our members relaxing outside on registration day.

Illinois 14 member reviewing her hotel bookings.

On your mark, get set, GO!

Our Chaplain, Richard Bartley and his wife towing their Police Cruiser behind the bike.

The Colonel, this man and his wife rode from Washington state to Wisconsin in order to attend this event.

Dennis Hafeman and his partner Laura Duff, enjoying a moment at the banquet. 

International President Mike Ripsh standing with his daughter and her friend just before the parade.

Our conference reporter Nancy Erickson is enjoying a quiet moment.

Our Conference Chairman, John Gordon and his wife at the banquet.

Member Michael Wozniak wearing the official tartan of the Blue Knights.

Blue Knights From Belgium III enjoy BBQ with MO IV Chapter:

Sept. 4, 2006 Missouri IV had the pleasure of hosting Belgium III members. They were travelling across America and made our clubhouse one of their stops. We Bar-B-Qued and provided them with beverages and a place to relax before they continued their journey.

Photos provided by Tim Sampson;

Blue Knights from Ireland enjoy Route 66 Charity Ride through the USA;

This attachment are pictures of the Irish 66ers, some of which are a part of Ireland I chapter. Chris Riley who sent them, is IL XIX's president and you will also see Jim McCarthy of IL X and both Thurlow Haskell and Rich Martinez of IL IX. Feel free to contact Chris dptyjoker@aol.com via email to ascertain the names of the Irish guys.  I have no doubt that there will be more Blue Knights hooking up with them as they cross the US on the Route 66 Charity run.

Submitted by: Gayle Murnane ILL GLRC Rep