2020
February Chapter meeting
Feb. 9th
A little late but worth mentioning. At February's breakfast meeting at the Gateway Diner we acknowledged our Brother Richard Hallock for 35 years membership with the Blue Knights Organization. Also, we now have a chapter Chaplain as the Board voted in our Director Nelson Alarcon to lead us in spiritual support. A special thank you for taking on such an important role. Finally, our newest Honorary Member Kevin O'Conner is acknowledged with his certificate from International. The turnout was great as usual with over 25 members in attendance. Thank you to all who attended.
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2019
Chapter Christmas Party
December 11th
We held our Annual Christmas party this year at Bellini's Italian Restaurant in Clifton PK. Twenty two Brothers and Sisters in attendance to share plenty of food and stories, but most of all the memories which have been made. A good time had by all. We presented our Chapter Rocker to our newest Member/Transfer Steve Berry, welcome Brother. Thank you to all who attended. Merry Christmas to all see you in 2020.
Toys for Tots
Oct. 20th
Once again this year we participated in the Annual Toys for Tots run sponsored by Brunswick Harley Davidson. The great turnout of Brothers and Sisters, along with a few guests, reflects the strong support we have for this event. The Chapter made a charitable donation of $500 to this worthy cause. It was good to see some faces I've not seen in a while. Unfortunately, we had to shorten our meal time as heavy rain was coming in and the weather was already in the low 50's.
The event raised $9300 for the Capital Region Toys for Tots, outstanding!
The event raised $9300 for the Capital Region Toys for Tots, outstanding!
Sunday ride to Shelburne Falls, MA
Sept. 15th
Several of us got together today for a Sunday ride. The meetup location was at Alexis Diner in North Greenbush, NY for breakfast. From there we headed east into Shelburne Falls, MA where the village has their very own "Bridge of Flowers". From there we pointed the Iron horses north to Hogback Mountain Country Store located in Wilmington VT for the view and, yes, ice cream. Finally we headed back home with 152 more miles on our bikes. Nothing like getting together with Blue Knight Brothers and Sisters for some riding, food and laughs.
4th Annual Ride in Memory of Shelby Countermine
September 7th
Today 13 Members rallied together to participate in the 4th Annual Shelby Countermine fundraising ride for the Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center. The ride left from the Wilton Fire House and headed out and around the Great Sacandaga Lake. After completing the 75 mile ride we returned to McGregor's Pub for some food, refreshments and raffle auctions. Afterwards some of us left and decided the ride would not be complete without ice cream (Oh Yeah!). There's nothing like getting together to ride and make memories with Blue Knight Brothers and Sisters.
Summer picnic
August 22nd
This week several members along with their Lady Knights got together for a summer BBQ gathering. Food with good friends sharing stories, making memories and that's what it's all about.
Donation to a local officer's family
July 31st
PBA of NYS University Police Officers Director Ryan Law accepts a donation of $500 for the Hoague family from Chapter Secretary Paul Berger. John Hoague-Rivette is the son of University at Albany UPD Officer Lucas Hoague and is courageously fighting anaplastic astrocytoma, a tumor on his brain stem. Donations to support the Hoague family may be sent to the Family Assistance Fund of the PBA of NYS at (tinyurl.com/y2jtyaee). Follow John’s fight at Hoague Strong on Facebook.
A ride to Vermont
July 28th
Started the day with my BK Brothers and guests having breakfast at Scotty's restaurant in Wilton. Afterwards we headed out to VT to enjoy the beautiful scenery of endless mountains. Areas covered where Rutland and Manchester. Once we got back into NY we took Rt. 61 into Greenwich where we treated ourselves to ice cream at the Ice Cream Man. A smooth easy 160 miles of wind therapy.
Presentation to SWAT
July 12th
"I remember every story Dad ever told me about the Blue Knights. Dad lived for this club. And I’d dream... “How can we get back to those days?” My last full interaction with my dad, was essentially a “to-do” list to initiate a raffle for Blue Knights NY VI. He was our vice president at the time, and a former president of the chapter. We gave it a go last year and raised $2,900.00. This was shortly after Dad passed. I had just been elected treasurer of the club... I think the youngest guy in the club on the east coast. A year later, we nearly tripled the funds we raised from 2018 by raising $7,490.00 in 2019.
From Day 1, Saratoga Weapons and Tactical & and the Porter family has been with us. So, it was a truly humbling honor to present them with a plaque in recognition of the $10,000+ we have raised for local charities through our annual William Marshall raffle. Without them, our raffle would not be possible.
It’s crazy to think I was once just a Pop Warner teammate with your oldest son, and now we’re helping the community together. Thank you for being there since the beginning. I’m glad we just handed the plaque over because if I had to deliver a speech, I’d have shed some tears". Chapter Treasurer Shane Marshall.
From Day 1, Saratoga Weapons and Tactical & and the Porter family has been with us. So, it was a truly humbling honor to present them with a plaque in recognition of the $10,000+ we have raised for local charities through our annual William Marshall raffle. Without them, our raffle would not be possible.
It’s crazy to think I was once just a Pop Warner teammate with your oldest son, and now we’re helping the community together. Thank you for being there since the beginning. I’m glad we just handed the plaque over because if I had to deliver a speech, I’d have shed some tears". Chapter Treasurer Shane Marshall.
Wednesday evening get together
July 11th
Wednesday the 11th we got together at the Country Drive-in for some food. Afterwards we headed out on a local ride ending up at Guptils for some ice cream. Always a good time hanging with Blue Knight Brothers and Sisters as it should be.
Catskills Ride
July 7th
After all the heat and humidity of the Independence Day holiday, a few of us took advantage of Sunday's cooler temperatures to ride down to the Catskills.
Americade wrap up
June 9th
The 2019 Blue Knights on The Lake event during Americade Week is officially in the books. The weather finally cooperated allowing us to gather Thursday night for a hospitality night to share in some food, plenty of stories and to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. The place was packed! It was great to see the tremendous support from so many Chapters from NY, NJ, PA, FL, KY, MI, NV, Quebec & Ontario. All I can say is WOW! But there was no resting for the weary, we had a Police escort ride Friday morning to go off at 9:00 am sharp. Members did not disappoint. Approx 80 plus bikes showed up for the escort. The ride was approx 49 miles through beautiful secondary roads in the Adirondacks from the hotel to Lake George Village. From there Members and love ones headed out to enjoy everything Lake George and Americade had to offer. Blue Knights could be seen just about everywhere. A beautiful sight indeed. Later on Friday evening several of us headed over to the Georgian Hotel for some food and adult beverages. All in all everyone had a good time and that was the whole purpose that we, along with NY 22, put this together.
I want to thank everyone from NY VI & NY 22 who stepped up and helped make this event a success. I especially want to thank Wes Marshall who tirelessly drove up during the winters after work to sit on the Americade committee and help plan out the details. Wes, job well done Brother!!
Soon we will begin to discuss plans for next years 2020 Blue Knights on the Lake during Americade week. Once again, thank you to everyone from NY 6 & VP Mike McCotter along with his NY 22 Members who helped make this event a success.
I want to thank everyone from NY VI & NY 22 who stepped up and helped make this event a success. I especially want to thank Wes Marshall who tirelessly drove up during the winters after work to sit on the Americade committee and help plan out the details. Wes, job well done Brother!!
Soon we will begin to discuss plans for next years 2020 Blue Knights on the Lake during Americade week. Once again, thank you to everyone from NY 6 & VP Mike McCotter along with his NY 22 Members who helped make this event a success.
Chapter Americade Ride
June 8th
Some of us were still on the move today. Left the Landmark Motel and headed up to Lake George for a quick ride by. From there we took 9N north along Lake George up to the Town of Hague pulloff for a photo op (it's all about the photos, haha). All this riding got us hungry so we headed up to Ticonderoga for some food at Hot Biscuits Diner (chicken n biscuits with gravy, oh yeah). We continued east and hopped on the Ferry in Ticonderoga over to VT. Sweet smooth country roads in VT were begging for wind speed. After entering NY ice cream was mentioned and of course we zeroed in on Farmers Daughters ice cream place in Saratoga. Over a 100 miles of beautiful roads, some food, lots of laughs, but most of all was the camaraderie within our chapter. Great day with my Brothers and Sisters BK's.
Donation to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
June 7th
Today several of us met with Martin Kaiser from the local Patriot Guard Riders group who collects donations for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation www.curethekids.org/. Our donation of $500 on behalf of NY VI helped him exceed his goal of $6000.
Americade 2019
June 5th
So it has begun. Blue Knights on the lake during Americade is officially on. Things have started slow as always due to rain but Thursday thru Sunday clears skies. Look forward to latter part of the week because its time to ride.
Motorcyclepedia Museum Illumination Ride
June 1st
Wes M. and I challenged the weather today and we won big time. We rode down to Newburgh without a drop of rain in site to meet up with BK Brothers and Sisters from NY 2, 14 and 20 for the Motorcyclepedia Museum illumination Ride and block party. The laughs, friendship and kindness experienced was well worth the 287 miles we rode today. we had some Ecuadorian made empanadas . Delish! Spent a little time touring the museum. Ice cream on the way back. Yes!
Certificate presentations
May 22nd
It's always a good time when we can get together for a ride. But today was a special one as our destination was to see our Founding Chapter Member Bruce (The Legend) Ruszcyk to personally deliver his 40th Anniversary Membership Certificate. Back in the days Bruce made sure Blue Knights were well known during Americade. It was an honor to see him. We also presented a 30th Anniversary Membership Certificate to Immediate Past President Al Ruth for his 30 years with NY VI.
Chapter Bike Blessing
May 19th
The Blue Knights NY VI Bike Blessing is always a fun, wholesome way to kick off motorcycle season. Special thanks to members from NY XXII for joining in our ceremony at St. Clement’s Church.
Big thanks to Saratoga Springs PD, Ptl. McGovern, Sgt, Mullan, & PJ’s Bar-B-QSA for making today’s ride possible!
Always fun to get out with the brothers and sisters of the greatest, largest LEMC in the world! Thank you to all who attended to make today's bike blessing a success.
Big thanks to Saratoga Springs PD, Ptl. McGovern, Sgt, Mullan, & PJ’s Bar-B-QSA for making today’s ride possible!
Always fun to get out with the brothers and sisters of the greatest, largest LEMC in the world! Thank you to all who attended to make today's bike blessing a success.
8th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ride
May 18th
Today's ride was the 8th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ride for Sgt Charles Salaway and Trooper Michael Anson both from the NYSP. The ride was hosted by NY 24. Chapters 6, 14, 19, 20, 23 along with our TS NY Rep Keith Lipsey participated. The 75 mile ride started at Spitzies Harley Davidson in Albany and ended in PJ's BBQ in Saratoga Springs. Weather was perfect but what made the day a success was to see the camaraderie between Blue Knight chapters. This is what it's all about.
A Monday Lunch Ride
May 6th
Out on a ride with my Blue knight Brothers through Bennington, VT then North Adams, MA. While having lunch in Vermont we bump into a Knight. He was lost for words but nevertheless we included him in the photo. The weather was just right. All in all we put in 167 miles. A great way to start the week.
2nd Annual Bill Marshall Memorial Raffle
April 24th
Tonight was our last indoor meeting until the fall and boy was it a good one. We were blessed with 18 Brothers and Sisters in attendance. For starters, we held our Annual Bill Marshall Memorial raffle. The Marshall family were all gathered for a family photo. We raised over $6000 which will go to local charities. The winners are:
First place ticket 674 Chris C.
Second place ticket 602 Robert Z.
Third place ticket 715 John G.
Congratulations to the winners. We will contact you soon. Thank you to everyone who participated for this worthy cause.
After the drawing we handed certificates out to two Members with at least 20 years Membership. Congratulations to Frank M. with 20 years and Larry W. with 21 years. Afterwards, we continued with final discussions for our Annual Bike blessing for May 5th. Thank you to all who attended now get those bikes ready cause it's time to ride! 😀😀
First place ticket 674 Chris C.
Second place ticket 602 Robert Z.
Third place ticket 715 John G.
Congratulations to the winners. We will contact you soon. Thank you to everyone who participated for this worthy cause.
After the drawing we handed certificates out to two Members with at least 20 years Membership. Congratulations to Frank M. with 20 years and Larry W. with 21 years. Afterwards, we continued with final discussions for our Annual Bike blessing for May 5th. Thank you to all who attended now get those bikes ready cause it's time to ride! 😀😀
