Blue Knights - Daytona IX

02/28/2025

Today's breakfast we had twenty in attendance and missing a couple of our regular members and visitors (Al), Our ride this Friday will be to the Mason Jar Restaurant in Umatilla. Leaving McDonalds on Dunlawton KSU at 0900, and will meet northern riders at the Race Trac US 92 and Tomoka Farms at the WEST entrance approx 0915. At this time 2 or 3 other central Florida chapters will meet us at the Mason Jar at 1100. Our member Keith Peck rode his Calif Patrol BMW, Nice Bike. Our Bike Week event will be at the FOP in New Smyrna. I hope to see you there, we've had inquiries from around the State and the country. Come celebrate Bike Week with us and enjoy the Brotherhood of Brother Knights and Brother Law Enforcement Officers.

BIKE WEEK 2025 MARCH 1STTHROUGH THE 9TH
Daytona Beach chapter FL-IX having our weekly breakfast at Bob Evans on Dunlawton Ave in Port Orange at 0900, Thursday evening we will be hosting a hospitality evening on Thursday March 6th, 1600–1900 at the FOP at 471 Old Mission Rd. New Smyrna Beach, with hors d’oeuvers, and beverages. A continental breakfast will be served and a ride on Friday March 7th at 0900. A guided ride at 1000. At approx 1400 a light lunch and refreshments will be served. There will be an auction and door prizes and 50/50. All will be at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 40, 471 Old Mission Road, New Smyrna Beach, Fl. You are guaranteed to have a good time and meet up with some old friends. Entertainment is scheduled for the lunch by Tri-state International Rep and International Presidential Candidate Russ Harper. Camping is available at the FOP or at Dave Hinshaw’s residence in the country outside of Edgewater. Please advise by email or text at 386-689-0809 if you are interested in a camping spot. We are working on a hamburger and hot dog BBQ at this time. Raffle tickets for a SCCY- DVG 9mm, will be available for $5.00 ea. as well as numerous auction items. All funds raised above costs, will be donated to the Concerns of Police Survivors, in memory of the three Palm Beach Deputies and Charlotte County Deputy who lost their lives in the Line of Duty this past year.
On Saturday there will be a Chili cook off sponsored by FL XXII to help with the needs of a FLXXII member Steve (retired NYPD) injured on a run. Registration at 1769 E. Moody Blvd Bunnell, KSU at 1030, ride ending at Herschel King Park, 1000 Grady Prather Jr. Palm Coast, Fl. $20/rider & $10 passenger. Contact FL-XXII for a flyer.
Until we see you Bike Week 2025, Ride with Pride, stay safe and keep all of our brothers still on the job in your prayers.
Dave Hinshaw, FL-IX
386-689-0809
[email protected]

01/04/2025

A message from our president:

On Jan 3, seven of us braved the cool weather and rode up to Georgetown to the Idle Awhile for a great lunch and met up with FL-XXIII member Steve Sowards and his wife Alicia from St Augustine. A great visit, a beautiful ride up and nice and warm on the way home. For me just under 200 mile round trip. If you think all the roads in Florida are straight come ride some Friday with Vic. Really nice twisty back roads. I hope to see you at the Iron Ax in South Daytona on Tuesday at 5 PM. Please let me know if you are going to be able to make it.

12/03/2024

FL IX has recaptured the "Traveling Knight." On Thursday Dec 19th we will be holding our monthly meeting at Bob Evans on Dunlawton Ave. Port Orange at 1000, immediately following breakfast at 0900. This early morning meeting will allow time for the central Florida chapters to have the opportunity to ride to Port Orange and make the meeting in time to capture the traveling knight. FL IX intends to try and visit as many central Florida chapters as possible in the new year. Join us for breakfast at 0900 stay for the meeting and take back the traveling knight. We hope to see some of our Brother Knights on the 19th. Our Bike Week event in 2025 will be held on March 6th and 7th, at the FOP in New Smyrna. Additional infor on Bike Week will be forth coming. Until then RWP,

07/05/2024

Breakfast this morning 14 present, a really nice number for the holiday and heat. Fantastic fellowship with my LEO and BK brothers.

05/03/2024

Today’s trip to Clay County with FLVIII, law enforcement torch run. Great ride and camaraderie. Great job by our Road Capt Vic.

03/08/2024

This morning at 0900 breakfast at the FOP in New Smyrna, guided ride, return for luncheon and auction. Lots of NASCAR memorabilia with autographed items from Earnhardt to Tony Stewart. BMW enduro jackets, helmets, motorcycle luggage, etc, etc, etc. A lot of eatery giveaways, ice cream shops, museum, etc. Come out and enjoy bike week and help support the Concerns of Police Survivors our charity beneficiary of this years funds raised. Ride safe and RWP!

03/02/2024

We have some great items up for grabs at the auction! Museum quality Earnhardt memorabilia and BMW gear just to name a few!

02/16/2024

02/15/2024

Thank you Larry Talley for stepping up as secretary!

01/20/2024

FL-IX had a busy couple few days. Thursday morning breakfast we had 21. Then the monthly meeting Thursday evening 20 members and 11 guests, 4 grandkids, one new applicant, retired border patrol. It was great to see many spouses. Sam Biggs won the 50/50. Then on Friday the ride to Camp Blanding with members from FL ###II, FL XXII, FL IX, and FL-VIII fellowship was enjoyed by all who made it. I hope to see you all next Thursday at breakfast, and our next chapter ride.

01/06/2024

What started out as a chilly ride turned very nice and warm for the ride to St. Augustine to O'Steen's for a shrimp lunch. Really worth the ride! We had 11 bikes, 9 Blue Knights and two guests. Great Ride. Brother Dan lost his phone but made a quick recovery as it fell to the frame, great save!! Our next get together will be next Thursday the 11th for breakfast at Bob Evans and the following Thursday will be breakfast in the AM and dinner and meeting in the PM at Louis's Pizza on Beville Rd., Daytona Beach. Then on Friday the 19th a ride to historic Camp Blanding in Starke. Have a great week end and stay dry as is supposed to be raining in Central Fl.

01/04/2024

This morning’s breakfast there were 17 present. It was great to see those that were able to make it and we missed a few of our own, and a couple of our regular guests. It was great to see John again and Rueben will be back down soon as well. Tomorrow’s ride will be going to St Augustine for lunch. Vic advises KSU 0900 from McDonalds on Dunlawton w/I-95. We will be eating at Osteen Vic advises they are a cash only establishment. I will forward he email when back home. Be safe and stay warm. Also our member Bob Matusick’s wife Liegh had a building named in her honor for her hard work on getting the building accomplished during her term with the City of Deland. Congratulations Liegh! I hope to see some of you on the ride tomorrow.