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Instructional Motorcycle CDs are now available from the Secretary.  Look at the demo on the 

Instructional Motorcyle CDs page.

Debra Jane Atwell  Obituary added to the Obituaries page.

2013 Proposed Bylaws changes posted on the Proposed Bylaws Changes page.
IL 5 David E. Sessions Memorial Ride added to the Events page on June 22, 2013
Picture of check donation to Fallen Firefighters Foundation added to RK Charity work page.QC 3 event added to Events page on July 5, 6 and 7Frank Walter PA 24 obituary added to the Obituaries page.
VT 2 Paul's Ride added to Events page on June 22.
Julie Carlson added to Regional Director nominees page for Region 1
France 2, New Zealand 4 and Nova Scotia 4 added to chapter locations page and email addresses page.
Funeral Notice for Michael Wetzel NY 33 added to Obituaries page.
The animated flags, on the header, have been replaced with static flags so the pages load quicker.
Snow & Ice motocyling, by George Colby and friend, added to Misc Gallery.
Slovenia Flag added to the Header on all pages.
Google Site Search engine added to all pages.
Added England 3 to the Chapter Locations page and Email addresses page.
Knights of the Round Table Tournament event added to Events page on Oct 17 thru 20.
NY 29 Event added to Events page on May 18, 2013
MA 15 added to the Links page.
Advertising rates for 2013 Convention Booklet are now posted on the Annual Convention Page.

The latest Help-A-Knight Roster has been added to the Downloadable files page.

MA Newsletter added to Chapter & Regional Newsletters page.

Nor Easter newsletter added to Chapter & Regional Newletters page.

Bob Bean Memorial Ride for Special Olympics WA 2 added to events page on June 1st.

Norm Beausoleil MA 1 added to International Board Nominees page for Region 1.

NM 4 added to Chapter locations page and Club Email Addresses page.

Late notice Memory of Patricia Ann Misek "Patti" TX 14 on the Obituaries page.

Chuck Weilel, MAL, nomination for Region 1 Director added to Int. Board Nominees page.

Updated Team Riding and Road Captain Course added to Downloadable files page in PDF and PowerPoint format.

Michael Peoples Charter President of NJ 14 added to the Obituaries page.

Bill Snodgrass "Popeye" named as our first International Chaplain on Contact the Officers page.

David Bourne SC 3 Obituary started on the Obituaries Page.

New Shipping and Handling Rates announced on the Red Knights Merchandise page.

Region 6 2013 1st Quarter Report added to Region 6 Directors page.

ON 13 Charity event pictures added to RK Charity Work page.

FaceBook link added to all pages.

Michel Plourde QC 3 nomination for Int. President added to Int. Board Nominees page.

Jones/Burgess NC 12 engagement on Weddings and Engagements page.

Frank Walter obituary added to Obituaries page.

Winner of the three free nights of hotel stay has been announced on the Annual Convention Page.Angelo Sanchez death notice added to Obituaries page.

1/8/2013

Hi All,

It’s time to start thinking about nominations for the “Perry Carter Award”.

Please make sure that all chapter presidents and MALs receive this information.

This year the nominating committee will be our 2011 recipient Steve Guillot, our 2012 recipient Ed Brouillet and the Region 1 Director.

As stated below, the nomination deadline is March 1.

If anyone has a question or concern, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Don Moore

Region 1 Director

RKIFMC Inc.

 

Hurricane Sandy Relief

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You may find a list of possible donation sites by doing an internet search or you can use the donation services provided by the Red Cross.

http://www.redcross.org/hurricane-sandy

Or

You can donate to the Red Cross, The Humane Society, Team Rubicon or The Salvation Army through PayPal at this link:

https://www.paypal-donations.com/campaign_20.html

 

Here are some tips on donating

It is up to you to make sure that the places where you donate are reputable and not a scam.  If in doubt of a charity, please check the Better Business Bereau at http://www.bbb.org/us/charity/

 

1. In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, financial donations are most helpful. When the cleanup and rebuilding phase begins, then clothes and household items are sought. But in the short-term, basic needs such as food and shelter come first.

2. Consider making initial donations to established charities such as The American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) or other organizations which have vast experience in carrying out relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters.

3. Be sure that the charity is well-positioned to provide assistance in the affected regions. However well-intentioned they might be, not every charity has the infrastructure in place to be able to effectively deliver aid to those most in need.

4. Don't give your credit card number or other personal information to a telephone solicitor or in response to an e-mail solicitation.

5. Be aware that while donating via text (through your cell phone carrier) is an easy way to give, funds will likely not be available for relief efforts as quickly as they would be if donations were made directly through the websites of individual charities and relief organizations. In some cases, it can take months for such donations to be received.

6. Don't give in to excessive pressure for on-the-spot donations. Be especially wary of any offer to send a "runner" to pick up your contribution.

7. Be wary of charities that are reluctant to answer reasonable questions about their operations, finances and programs.

8. Don't give cash. Checks or money orders should be made out to the name of the charitable organization, not to the individual collecting the donation.

9. Beware of fake charities that imitate the name and style of well-known organizations in an attempt to confuse donors.

10. Watch out for appeals that are long on emotion, but short on describing what the charity will do to address the needs of victims and their families.

11. Make sure your contribution is tax deductible: donations should be made to charitable organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Go to IRS Publication 78 on the IRS' website for a current list of all organizations eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable gifts.

12. Visit www.bbb.org/charity to research organization

 

09/17/2012

These are a couple items of importance that I would like to share with the club

                 

 The 2012 Convention in Gettysburg Pa. was a great success and brought on a lot of first time things, it was the first time that we had a strict pre-registration form. In today’s economy hotels and events are holding a strict line on the meals etc. that are preplanned. Please register for future conventions following the deadlines to avoid complications for both you and the hosts.

It was the first time that we had “five” countries represented, United States, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, and Belgium.  It was the largest convention in our history with well over 400 Red Knights in attendance.

It was the first time we had used the electronic voting, although all of the seats were uncontested, it was the first time that anyone could have run for the positions without being at convention.

I want to thank Brain Sames and PA 12 for all of their hard work and dedication to making a memorable convention. They overcame the challenges and issues and the entire convention was a huge hit. Now is the time to start planning for 2013 in Rutland Vermont.

 

Next, do to personal issues we received the resignation of Region 2 Director Dennis Gobey. We accepted his resignation with regret; Dennis is a great contributor to the Board and will be missed.

To finish out the term, the board appointed Scott Ryan from Prince Edward Island. Scott comes to us with a great deal of enthusiasm and I am sure will do a wonderful job as the director. The position is up for election in 2013.

 

The board was also notified that the Quartermaster Kent Armstrong and the Assistant Joy Ellis would be stepping down as of January 2013. Kent and Joy came on board when the QM’s office was in disarray. They worked very hard and brought it up to the standard that we all have come to appreciate.

 Their timely process of filling orders and attention to detail will be sorely missed. The entire board wants to thank them for a job well done.

The process to fill the position lies with the Red Knights Regalia Board, you will be hearing more about the process as it becomes available. Keep an eye on the web site.

 

Ride safe,

David

09/17/2012

Regalia Ordering Confusion

Register your email or check out as Guest?

When you go to check out, you will be given the option to register with an email address and password.  All this does is save some time the next time your order because your information can be automatically retrieved.

Registering is not manditory and most times, it is much easier to just check out as a "Guest."  The option is up to you.