05-12 newsletter - Blue Knights NY X Contact

Knight Capades
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 &
New York Chapter X Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
May 2012
Next Meetings: May 9 & 23 @2000hrs
President
Nick Luciano
Vice President
Chet Clark
Secretary
Jack Sommer
Treasurer
Jack Ehlich
Directors
Bruce Cameron
John Malandrino
Charlie Perry
Past President
Rich Snizek
Sgt. at Arms/
Quartermaster
Louis Sofia
Safety Officer
Rich Hansen
Official CB Channel 16
Hotline: 631-WE BKNYX /631-932-5699
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
April was a great month for New York X guys who came out to ride and have
a great time. This year New York X had a record turnout for Cardillo with
37 members and 9 guests. The Car Show had 14 members with 6 guests. 3
members participated in the NY 1 Bike Blessing and SOD Special Ops
Memorial at Floyd Bennett Field had 12 members and 3 guests. 7 couples
went to the NYXVI dance and 20 members with 2 guests rode to have lunch
and stop to see the cars at Captree and Suffolk Community College.
For both April meetings we needed to stretch the walls because our attendance
was overflowing. Spaghetti night, what can I say, plenty of people were
going home with sauce stains on their shirts. Oh! Wine and Italian bread;
Chet hit a home run with spaghetti night. I also want to thank Bill Hess for
donating homemade wine on spaghetti night and Sam Sampogna for donating
the homemade wine we raffled off at the following meeting.
In May we have a lot going on beginning with the Saturday, May 5 FOP
Memorial dedications. This year we have NCPD, ATF and NYPD Officers
who were killed in the Line of Duty being added to the memorial. KSP for
the FOP is 0930 Hrs. We also have a new ride, Eaton’s Neck; this will be a
great ride, see the details under this month’s rides and events.
If you have any questions about upcoming rides you can always check the
hotline or webpage for updates. Bob and Jeff put a lot of work into keeping
everyone informed.
Ride With Pride
Nick Luciano
President
NYBKX
Among the Blue Knight members,
"There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met."
Communications Offices
Sunshine Kathie Nilsen, bknyxsunshine@aol
Hotline Officer Bob Platin, sagencyinc@aol.com
Webmaster Jeff Skya, admnbknyx@aol
Newsletter Editor Jack Sommer, js912sommer@aol.com
http://www.blueknightsnyx.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-Blue-Knights-X/330993003582162
THIS MONTH’S RIDES AND EVENTS
Meeting are held at VFW POST 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown NY 11756
May
5&6
5
6
9
13
13-20
19
20
23
26
27
28
26-28
Tri State Conference
FOP Memorial, will be added to the wall this
year 2 NCPD, 1 ATF & 1 NYPD Officers
Open Ride
Meeting
Open Ride
Washington DC Police Week
Police Arlington Memorial Cypress Hills
NYBKVII
Eaton’s Neck
Meeting
Flagging of the Graves
KSU 0500 HR
Open Ride
Levittown Memorial Day Parade
Rolling Thunder Washington DC
N. Luciano
“0930 hrs KSU”
C. Perry
“0930 hrs KSU”
R. Hansen
R. Snizek
TBA
This month’s highlights;
FOP, May 5, KSU 0930 Hrs
Arlington Police Memorial May 19, KSU 0930 Hrs
Eaton's Neck Coast Guard/ Light House, May 20, this will be a great ride starting at the diner 1000
Hrs. we will be visiting the Coast Guard Station at Eaton's Neck. We will be stopping stop at Elijah
Churchill's located on 25A in Northport for lunch after the visit to the Coast Guard station.
After lunch, we will continue East on 25A to the Sunken Meadow Pky. South to Robert Moses
Causeway and Ocean Pky. to the end and then head South back to the Dinner.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Kathie Nilsen, BKNYXSunshine@aol
George Turturro had a Pacemaker/Defibrillator recently installed... Still re-cooperating but feeling
better.
Nick Luciano daughter Christina had a baby girl 7 lbs. 13 oz., Mom and Daughter are doing fine
Grandpa is still in recovery.
NY X CHAPTER NEWS
Our 7th. annual Officer Cardillo Remembrance Ride was a huge success, we have to thank John
Malandrino for all his work putting the Cardillo Ride together. Every year John steps up and all we
have to do is show up, Thank you John for a job well done.
This year Jeff Skya did an outstanding job photographing the ride and posting it on our website and
Facebook. Besides taking all the pictures it took Jeff several hours to post all of them for us to
enjoy. For those of you who do not belong to Facebook Jeff has been getting huge kudos from Blue
Knights around the world for his designee and posting on Facebook. Hopefully this will spread the
word about Cardillo and our support will be growing.
We have so many great pictures from the ride I added a supplement to the newsletter.
Our Chapter was at Blue Knights New York XVI Dinner dance and thankful Jeff was not there so we
only have limited evidence as to what happened. Let’s leave it at we taught the Secret Service how
to party.
TRI-STATE CONFERENCE NEWS
By Tristate Conference Secretary Guy Cook
Spring, now is that not the best time of the year? Nature renewing itself, the snow is gone, and
there is a whole new riding season to look forward to. We have been blessed with a warm winter,
so many of us have been riding long before the calendar said it was spring. Don’t be one of those
riders who misses out on the spring riding season. Take advantage of the weather while you can
and ride. Ride with your Brother and Sister Knights, or just get out there and ride by yourself. It
is more fun to ride with Brother and Sister Knights, but the idea is to get out there and ride while
the weather allows it. With the price of fuel being so high, it makes sense to take advantage of
the low cost of operating your iron horse for many of your daily transportation needs. No matter
what your reasons for riding may be, enjoy the ride!
The following information is directed at members who will be traveling to Washington, DC in May for Law
Week. As many members will want to visit the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) Tent City to meet up with
other Law Enforcement Officers and shop the many vendors located there, you should know that the location
has been changed. It is now going to be located at 1880 2nd St SW, Washington, DC. This location is a few
blocks from the Washington Nationals Stadium and is no longer within walking distance from the Law
Enforcement Memorial.
Pat Maurice has agreed to take over the position her husband, Paul, held. Pat is now our BLUE KNIGHTS
TSC NY State License Plate Coordinator. Pat helped Paul run the position of Coordinator for many years and
is very experienced with the ins and outs of being a coordinator for this special BLUE KNIGHTS program. We
all thank you Pat and we welcome you aboard.
That’s all for now! Everyone ride safe and keep the BLUE KNIGHTS Fraternal Spirit burning bright. See you
at the TSC Spring Meeting.
Let’s all continue to: “Ride with Pride.”
Guy
Blue Knights International
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc.
TRI-STATE CONFERENCE
*** OFFICIAL ***
2012 RIDE EVENT SCHEDULE
Date Chapter
5 PA XIV
5 NY XXIV
5 NJ XV
19 NY I
20 NJ I
20 NJ VIII
Event
MAY
TSC SPRING MEETING
BLUE FRIDAY FALLEN OFF. RIDE
ESCORTED RIDE
MURDER MYSTERY RUN
BOYER-HALL MEMORIAL PICNIC
BIKE BLESSING
Contact
kebowers@hotmail.com
pfox1@nycap.rr.com
www.blueknights15.com
fdg921@optonline.net
www.blueknightsnj1.com
Irv Halpern 973-948-4451
NYS FOP
FOP MEMORAL SATURDAY MAY 5, KSU 0930 HRS
NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
FOP Legal Defense Plan, Inc. - HR-218 Coverage
The FOP Legal Defense Plan, Inc. is offering HR-218 (Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
of 2004)
Coverage for FOP active and retired law enforcement officers.
Legal defense coverage will be provided for civil or criminal claims associated with the HR-218. The
annual coverage limit will be $25,000 at a cost of $50.00 per participant.
Please note if you are currently an FOP Legal Defense Plan, Inc. participant, coverage for the HR-218
is automatically included.
A copy of the application that will need to be completed may be found below. Please print this form,
fill the form and sent back along with payment.
For additional enrollment information or questions, please contact Maureen Jagos.
(requires Acrobat Reader)
See attachment HR-218 Application
See attachment HR-218 Claim Reporting Form
See attachment HR-218 FOP Legal Defense Plan, Inc.
Mail completed application along with premium payment to:
Hylant Group Inc. P.O. Box 1687 Toledo, OH 43603-1687 Phone: 1-800-341-6038 Fax: 1-419-2557557
Maureen Jagos E-mail: maureen.jagos@fop.net
Mark Schutt E-mail: mark.schutt@fop.net
FROM THE EDITOR
“You can get much farther with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone."
We could use a few Road Captains, please send me an email or see me at the meeting.
In this club we are all Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement with the love for Motorcycles and
enjoy riding. Adding this column to the news letter it will be a rides column for members taking over the
road rides. Anyone going to any of the rallies Sturgis, Daytona or maybe taking a ride to Vermont for a
weekend, Canada, Florida, A.C. or wherever and would like some company please let me know. Let me
know what your plans are and I will post it with the dates and your itinerary.
*** New York X is taking a ride to Mohegan Sun ***
Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort
The Date is Saturday August 11th
Best Western Plus Cristata Inn
2255 Norwich New London Turnpike,
Uncasville CT.
New York Blue Knights X Members Get
Free Continental Breakfast
Free Limo Transportation to and from the Mohegan Sun Resort
And Mohegan Sun we will be giving a free meal voucher that can be used towards a meal at the
resort.
This is an all Suite Hotel with refrigerator in every room for your beverages
Each room has two queen beds and a pull out.
Indoor heated pool
We have a great deal for a Saturday night stay in the peak season for a rate of $159.99 + tax per room
and you’re getting Free meal voucher for Mohegan Sun, Free Breakfast and Free Limo to and from.
We have a block of rooms held for us but I would like to start getting name and credit card numbers
to reserve your rooms. This is a terrific deal and is open to everyone if you would like adjoining
rooms with someone please let Bob know so it can be arranged.
http://www.mohegansun.com/common/property-brochure/
On the ride home on Sunday we will be stopping at the submarine base.
See Bob at the meetings for the signup sheet and make your reservation.
You can contact Bob Platin at sagencyinc@aol.com
QUARTERMASTER CORNER
Big Louie Sofia
New members see Big Lou for any chapter items you are interested in; he can set you up with most
NYBKX items you may need.
Anything that you might want as far as NY X wearing apparel is available. Big Louie has T-shirts,
sweatshirts, decals, pins, golf shirts, the new and improved NY X hat, jackets, rockers for the vest,
leather scarves with BK patch embroidered on, etc. Anything you want, see Louie. He has Blue
Knight Dungaree Jackets for spring as well as Winter Jackets in stock in many sizes. If he doesn’t have
your size in stock it can be ordered but hurry, it takes a few weeks to get them. We have new NY X pins in
the shape of L.I. Big Lou will be handling the sale of the pins, at $5.00 each.
Big Louie Sofia asks that you save the pull-tabs from your beverage cans and give them to him for
the Boy Scouts who use them for charity.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeee
ITEMS FOR SALE
Active and Retired Law Enforcement, Sidegig
We all know someone on the job with a sidegig, but no one knows everyone, until now…
Our talent pool is very deep
ACCOUNTANTS TO AUTO MECHANICS FINANCIAL PLANNERS TO FUNERAL
DIRECTORS LANDSCAPERS TO LAWYERS TAX PREPARERS TO TRAVEL AGENTS
List your business on Sidegig.Com and get to work
FIND SOMEONE ON THE JOB TO DO THE JOB
Let’s work for each other!
Complete classified section with Houses, Cars, Condos, Boats, Motorcycles Uniform and Equipment
section Hiring and Seeking Employment sections too.
888-429-0014
WWW.SIDEGIG.COM
Attn. All Blue Knight members . Stop paying too much for your Bike, Auto, and Homeowners
Insurance.
Maybe you didn't know that Supreme Agency Insurance Inc.. owner Blue Knight Member Bob
Platin offers free price quotes and policy consultations to all Blue Knight members and there
families. Supreme Agency Deals with many Insurance Companies and can find the best rate for your
situation, and because your a Blue Knight Member there is never a fee of any kind.
Please look them up on the web at www.supremeagencylongisland.com or call Bob at 631-567-3332.
They have Great Rates on all types of personal Insurance and have been in business for over 30
years.
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
631-567-3332
Email sagencyinc@aol.com
Bob Platin
Supreme Agency Inc.
4250 Vets Memorial Hwy. Suite #245E Holbrook N.Y. 11741
631-567-3332 FAX. 631-567-2830
***
2006 Harley-Davidson Low Rider FXDLI
96 Cubic Inch, 6 speed, EFI, Color Black, Lots of Chrome
Harley-Davidson Engine Guard, Harley-Davidson Detachable Windshield
Chrome Spoked Rims, new Harley-Davidson Battery, Just Serviced by Dealer,
Ready to Ride, Mint Condition
Only 3800 Miles, Asking $ 11,000.00
Kevin D., NY 21, Call 845-772-0404
TRI-STATE CONFERENCE BOARD
CHAIRMAN
Cal Ennals
2845 Rome Road
Vineland, NJ 08361
Home: 856-692-8737
bktscsec@comcast.net
SECRETARY
Guy Cook
33 Guymard Tpke.
Middletown, NY 10940
Home: 845-386-2852
ultra02@frontiernet.net
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Gus Faella
459 Northern Blvd.
Bayville, NJ 08721
Home: 732-269-1276
gj5298@comcast.net
TREASURER
Carl Raymo
P.O. Box 404
Marlboro, NY 12542
Cell: 845-742-7809
c.raymo@yahoo.com
STATE REPRESNTAIVE
NEW YORK
RICK VOBIS
PO BOX 699
PHILLIPSPORT, NY 12769
845-796-6006
BKNYXXV@YAHOO.COM
Bye !
INT’L REPRESENTATIVE
Russ Harper
7 Palmer Ave.
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Home: 914-271-3747
rhh57@aol.com
New York Blue Nights X
New York State FOP Lodge 10
Among the Blue Knight members,
"There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met."