Blue Knights®

Ohio Chapter XXVII

About Us

The Ohio Chapter XXVII was Chartered on 4-24-2003 in Youngstown with 24 members. The Charter was founded by President Bob Chaibi, Vice-President Russell Davis, Secretary Robert Giovanni, Treasurer Charles Guzzy and Directors Bruce Trutschutt, Robert Dimailo and Eric Reese.

In July 2004 Ohio XXVII took over The Fallen Officers Ride along with the FOP Lodge 28 and in the following three years raised more than $46,000.00Towards The Michael Hartzell Scholarship Fund.

In October of 2005 Ohio XXVII sponsored an oldies concert at Packard Music Hall which raised $2,500.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

In April of 2006 Ohio XXVII Sponsored a Bingo event which raised$2,200.00 towards Hospice of the Valley and The Michael Pridon Lukemia Foundation.

In April of 2007 Ohio XXVII Sponsored a Bingo event which raised more money to go towards Hospice of the Valley.

In April of 2008 Ohio XXVII Sponsored a Bingo event which raised money to go towards the Joe Kaluza Fund.

In July of the previous years the Fallen Officers Ride, in memory of Mike Hartzell continued to grow and grow. This is our largest fundraiser and the most fun. The ride starts out at the Covelli Center Downtown Youngstown and ends in the Federal Plaza. This is where you will find bands, activities, raffles and plenty of restaurants throughout the downtown area to spend your meal ticket that comes with the registration packet for the ride.

All these events were in conjunction with the Local Businesses with donated goods, gift certificates, gift baskets and monetary donations helping to make each event a GREAT success.

Our Organization is now 60 members strong. Our current membership represents several area departments including The Youngstown Police Dept., Mahoning County Sheriff's Office, Niles PD, Stubenville PD, Austintown PD, Struthers PD, Campbell PD, Liberty PD, and Department of HomeLand Security.

     We are affiliated with the Great Lakes regional Conference which is made up of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario and Wisconsin. Any officers from these states will find a Chapter relatively close to join. The Blue Knights welcomes all Officers that own a motorcycle. Joining any chapter does include membership in the Blue Knights International.

      The Blue Knights is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men and women who enjoy riding motorcycles.