Blue Knights
BC-IV
Vancouver Island
The Blue Knights Chapter BC-IV is a LAW ENFORCEMENT club for motorcycle enthusiasts on Vancouver Island. Please see the International Website for qualification details.
Our last meeting was held at the ABC restaurant in South Nanaimo on Jun. 14th and the weather was sunny and warm.
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MINUTES FOR JUNE 14TH. MEETING
Welcome Guests: Chuck Tupper, Rawn Phalen, Peter Jacques, Mike McGrath, Richard & Ramona Morrison, Doug Orchard & Dayna Armstrong.
Thanks to the following members, who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the Motorcycle Ride for Dad Media Blitz on April 30th at the Save On Foods Memorial Arena. Ike, Michel D., Tom G., Terry M., Chris M., Gary S., Bev W., Norm U. A cash donation of $500.00 was made at this time.
Special Thanks to Chris M. for all his hard work in organizing our participation in the Motorcycle Ride for Dad. Our total contribution to this event was $1875.00 cash and another $1120.00 for our time for a total of $2975.00. Good job to all that contributed both financially and through their time. Special acknowledgement to Tom who got $600.00 in donations, Ike $300.00 and Jim F. who got $160.00. Great job. The following members volunteered their time for this event Chris M., Terry & Sharon W., Brian W., Tom G., Terry M., Ike D., Dave & Connie G., Jim F., Ed S., Bev W., Joe S., Peter H., Amanda N., Ron C., Ron R., and Michel D.
A very special thanks goes out to Sharon & Terry W. for hosting the South Island BBQ following the MCRFD. From comments heard from those that attended, it was a great time with lots of laughs and good grub.
George D. has renewed his Membership for 2009. Welcome back George.
Correspondence was received from Sergeant Lamont French of the Military Police, who advises that the Military Police are hosting the first ever Cross Canada Motorcycle Relay Ride in August 2009. This is a fund raising event in support of the Military Police Fund for Blind Children. They requested a small donation from our Chapter. Jim W. made a motion that we donate $50.00 to their cause. An amendment to motion was put forward by Ron R., that we up it to $100.00 if our financial system will allow it. The motion passed and we will be making a donation once our Treasurer advises what our cash situation is. Norm will correspond with Lamont French to assure our assistance to this most worthy cause.
International is looking into slight modifications to our Crest and Rocker sets. More information will be passed on as the discussion develops.
There is a new Chapter in the West Coast Conference. WA-V., has joined us. There are now 41 Chapters in the WCC and 1330 Members. There are a total of 18,900 Members in 24 Countries.
International Convention in 2010 with be held July 18-23rd, in Billings, Montana. The West Coast Conference will be held in conjunction with the South West Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado in 2010. Dates have not been confirmed yet.
Victoria Police are cracking down on excessively loud motorcycles and vehicles. The fine is $109.00 and they will require the operator to take the vehicle to an Inspection Facility for follow up. Should a person fail to attend the Inspection Facility the fine is $598.00 and the plates will be seized from the vehicle. For warned is for armed.
The Duncan Summer festival Parade has once again requested our assistance as Parade Marshals for the parade to be held on July 18th, 2009. A show of hands indicated that we should have enough members available to assist with this endeavor. Norm will advise the Organizers of our willingness to assist.
Ed S., spoke about the upcoming Cascade Loop ride this Friday. There are 17 members, spouses and friends going to make this ride. Thanks Ed for setting the ride up.
Steve Drane Motorcycle is sponsoring a CNIB Poker Run on August 1st through the Cowichan Valley. Anyone wishing more information on this event contact Norm. The cost is $25.00 per person and they want you registered by July 20th.
Terry W., advises that he expects the Ball Hat delivery prior to our next meeting. He hasn’t got a final cost of the hats yet, but feels they will be in the neighborhood of $16.00 each.
Ed S., is going to look into a North Island ride to be held sometime during the latter part of July. More information will be forthcoming. It will be an overnighter in Port McNeil or Port Hardy.
Fines: Ron G., fined for arriving on 4 wheels.
No 50/50 draw held this month.
Next Meeting: July 19th usual time and place.
MEMBERS AT THE MEETING
Norm & Sue U., Terry & Sharon W., Ray & Cindy C., Ike D., Chris & Joanne M., Ron R., Ed & Wen S., Michel & Kelly D., Wayne P., Gary S., Terry M., Ron C., Alex W., Floyd D., Chuck C., Connie & Dave G., Ken C., Jim W., Ron G., Tom G.
NEXT MEETING: ABC RESTAURANT AT THE DAY'S INN - OLD ISLAND HWY IN SOUTH NANAIMO ON Sunday July 19TH 2009 AT 11:30 A.M.
Secretary's Report
I'm sorry to say that I didn't make the last meeting. Duty called. I'm sure my name was bandied about by everyone. All good, I'm sure. Anyway, we are planning to make the next meeting, on two wheels, of course! I read that the 50-50 draw didn't happen this past meeting. This will allow me to win the next one so everyone bring money! I hope everyone is out riding and enjoying this great weather we've been having. We have been working in the yard but riding whenever we get the chance. For all of you Harley naysayers out there, I now have over 37,000 km on our bike without a hiccup. The mark of a quality machine for sure.
Ride safe, far and often,
Abdul (the Magnificent)
Our next meeting will be held on Sunday July 19th 2009 at 11:30 AM at the ABC restaurant at the Day's Inn which is just south of the MGM restaurant on the south Island Highway in Nanaimo. They are located at 809 Island Highway. Their phone number is (250) 754-8171 in case you get lost. Come out and support your Chapter and I'm sure a good time will be had by all.
As usual, guests and prospective members are always welcome. If anyone requires more information about our organization, feel free to contact us via any of the e-mail addresses below.
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Contacts;
Chapter President - Norm Usher - normandsue@shaw.ca
Vice President - Chris Morrison - harleymoe@shaw.ca
Secretary Treasurer - Chuck Caughill - chuckca@shaw.ca
Quartermaster - Terry Wolfe - tswolfe@shaw.ca
Director/Webguy/Secretary - Cliff Brougham - cc-rider@telus.net
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Site last updated - 2009-06-20