The BLUE KNIGHTS NEWS is the official publication of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc. It is published on a quarterly basis in a periodical format.
The purpose of the magazine is to provide a means of communication
within the Club. Since the foundation of the Club is a social one, the
foundation of the News is social as well. It is a means for Chapters, Conferences,
and individual members to send out information on what is happening in
their regions of the world. The magazine has come a long way since the
start of our Club in 1974. At first it was just a single typed sheet, sent
out by the office secretary and the President. It expanded to a newspaper
style publication and was officially given the name: BLUE KNIGHTS NEWS.
This had been suggested by Tiny Scales of FL I (Gainesville). After a couple
of years it stopped all together and was revived by the Board in 1981.
Mike Fletcher (International Director at the time) would type up an info
sheet after each International Board meeting and send it out to all the
chapters. A year later, Al Porter of ONT III (Windsor) was recruited to
become the editor. The News was expanded to include chapter articles, and
photos. The magazine underwent various changes, both in format and style,
but always remained faithful to being a communication outlet for the members.
In 1987, Mike Fletcher took over the post of Executive Editor, when Al
decided he could no longer do it due to a move to Nova Scotia and a job
change.
The NEWS has come a long way from the one-page info sheets
that first went out to the Chapters only. It is now a magazine, averaging
32 pages per issue and is sent to each individual member world-wide.
The current and back issues are also available for download
(Acrobat pdf format) in the "Members Only" area of this website.
| Do you have Chapter or Conference news that
you would like to submit for publication in the magazine?
Here's how. |
VIA EMAIL (PREFERRED METHOD)
· As a MicrosoftWord (.doc) attachment
· OR in the body of the email itself
· Article to be single spaced, typed
in upper & lower case letters
· Not to exceed 500 words
· Remember to include photo captions
· Include your chapter number and city
at the very beginning for identification purposes eg: Ontario II (Ottawa)
VIA MAIL (Must be typewritten)
· single spaced lines of text
· typed in upper & lower case letters
· Not to exceed 500 words
· Include your chapter number and city
at the very beginning for identification purposes (eg: Ontario II (Ottawa)
PHOTOS may be submitted:
ELECTRONICALLY as e-mail attachments in "grayscale" (black & white), high resolution (at least 300dpi), .jpg or .tif formats. Please be sure aware that the standard .jpg for website viewing (72dpi) is not acceptable for printing purposes.
VIA MAIL, along with a photo caption written on a separate piece of paper (do not write on reverse). For return of photo include a self addressed, stamped envelope.
DEADLINES
Spring, February 5
Summer, May 5
Fall, August 15
Winter, November 5
Submission of articles does not guarantee publication. Articles may be edited due to space limitations. Send all articles to the Editor. Any articles sent to the International office, may not be forwarded in time to meet the deadlines.
Executive Editor: Mike Fletcher, ME IX
Address: 5 Briarwood Rd.
South Portland, ME 04106
Tel: (207)-828-0946
E-Mail: BKNEWSED@aol.com
| We depend upon revenue from advertisers to
reduce the expense to our organization.
YOU can help. |
If you know of a business in your area that may be interested in placing an ad in the BLUE KNIGHTS ® News, bring this page to their attention. If they place an ad, you get a 20% cash commission, the Club gets much-needed revenues, the advertiser gains a new 19,000-plus audience, and EVERYBODY WINS.
AD RATES
SIZES IN INCHES
Full Page: $400 2+ discount: $350 per issue
6.25w X 9.12h
1/2 page (back cover): $300 2+ discount:
$250 per issue
6.25w X 5h
1/2 page vertical: $250 2+ discount:
$200 per issue 6.25w X 4.56h
1/4 page: $150 2+ discount: $100 per
issue 4.11w X 3.47h
1/8 page Horiz: $100 2+ discount: $75 per issue 4.11w X 1.73h
1/8 page Vert: $100 2+ discount: $75 per issue 1.971w X 3.62h
1/16 page: $50 2+ discount: $35 per issue
1.97w X 1.80h
DEADLINES
Feb. 5; May 5; Aug. 15; Nov. 5
BLUE KNIGHTS® News AD ORDER FORM [PLEASE
PRINT]
Company Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Contact Person:
_____________________________
Size of Ad: ____________________ Number of
Issues:_____________________________
Blue Knight member making referral (name &
chapter): _____________________________
Please forward the form and your camera-ready
ad to the Editor. You will be billed and sent
a copy of the magazine when it is printed.
Mike Fletcher, BLUE KNIGHTS®News Editor
5 Briarwood Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: 207-828-0946 Fax: 207-828-5561
e-mail: BKNEWSED@aol.com
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of the above may be viewed/downloaded at adsales.pdf
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