All thee international clubs
compete in friendly
competition for the scepter.
History/info of the Green Knights
Founded:
– By Adam F. Buehler with the help from TSgt Jeff Richards
– At McGuire AFB
– Officially established on 15 Feb 00
– By-Laws officially adopted on 19 Dec 00
Was created to help all riders on base to have one
voice.
Trademarks
Green Knights Motorcycle Club
– Serial Number: 78011456
– Filed 6 Jun 00
– www.uspto.gov
Military Motorcycle Club (MMC)
– Serial Number: 77856751
– Filed 24 Oct 09
– www.uspto.gov
History/info of the Green Knights
(cont)
Founded on the principles/values of:
Charity, Honor, Truth, Respect, Support, Loyalty, and Commitment
2004- The Air Force uses a template from the Green Knights as
a standard format for all bases.
Air Force Safety Motorcycle Site
http://afsafety.af.mil/AFSC/RDBMS/Ground/motorcycle_training_page2.htm
2004- Green Knights won- Outstanding Club or Event for the
military.
2005- (April) The Green Knights National is established.
2009- (27 Oct) The Green Knights vote on becoming
International
Why the name Green Knights?
When we first started the club we searched for a name that all
branches of the service could rally behind. While searching for
names, we came across the Blue Knights. They were very helpful
and informed us of other “Knight” clubs. So far there are the
following:
Blue Knight MC- Law Enforcement
Gold Knights MC- Retired Law Enforcement
Red Knights MC- Fire Department
White Knights MC- EMT’s
In keeping with the “Knight” theme we decided on the color Green. Green
represented the old green style uniformed that our services worn in the
past. Plus it sounded better then the Camouflage Knights.
The Knights name was liked due to the old medieval code of the knight:
Charity, Honor, Truth, Respect, Support, Loyalty, and Commitment
Our Symbol
Our Symbol (cont)
• Symbol- Was modeled after
the basic military style
insignias.
• Horse- represents the
• Lightning bolt- represents
the Air Force striking
power. Since the AF started
the club.
horsepower of our rides.
• Stars- represented the
• Knight- represents the old
original 13 colonies.
code. How our members
should act
• Knights Shield- represents
defense of our country.
Who Are The Green Knights
•
There are currently over 70 chapters
•
Membership is open to all motorcyclists of the DoD
community
–
–
–
Active
Reserve
Family Members
- Guard
- DoD Civilians
- Retirees
•
Promote safe fun riding for ALL “Bikers”.
•
Designed a new style of the “MC” worn by some clubs. The
Green Knights do not promote the MC but MMC (Military
Motorcycle Club) ™.
•
All motorcycles are welcome
–
cruiser, sport, touring, dual-purpose, scooters, etc.
Our Purpose
• Foster comradeship and esprit de corps for all
motorcyclists
• Promote and encourage on-going rider education
and skill development
• Provide a means for new riders to find experienced
riders as mentors
• Promote motorcycle awareness on and off base
• Serve as a voice for our motorcycling community
– Fight for your rights on Base.
– Help define the regulations so all are happy
Our Purpose (cont.)
• We love to RIDE!!!
– Weekly rides for all motorcyclists
• Maintenance Help “Tech Parties”
• New member orientation – Help members get
to know the area with a “Places to go list”.
Monthly dinners, rides, and events
• Network of trailers- Members with trailers often
help or retrieve members that break down in the
area. No one is left stranded!
Mentorship and the GKMMC
Mentorship in the Green Knights
• New Rider Member: New members with less than
one year of riding experience will be provided with
a mentor when joining the GKMC. A mentor must
be selected from the general membership to
observe and advise the new rider for a period of six
months. The mentor is selected by an agreed upon
decision of the President, Vice President, and
Secretary. After completion of the six month
period, with mentor concurrence, the individual
becomes an active member.
Green Knights and Safety
• Act as the focal point between safety and the riders.
Updated safety information and news will be
forwarded to all members of the GKMMC. As well
as all complaints and issues to the safety office.
• Push to not only educate the base riders but the
base populace. We are out there all year round.
Bright colors and protection only go so far.
• Support MSF classes.
• Try to make the gear and regulations the new in
thing.
Green Knights and Safety (cont)
• We are not “Safety Police,” but we do endorse
guidelines established by DODi 6055.4, specific
Branch regulations, and local installations.
• Safety is a primary concern of the Green Knights –
any rider who jeopardizes the safety of any club
member during a club ride will be asked to leave
• We are here to educate our riders and foster safe
riding
• Encourage base, safety, and LE officials to attend
meetings. Create a positive work environment.
Our Values
• We strive to set the example everywhere we go
based on the standards, traditions, and customs of
the United States Armed Forces
• We only participate in events that would reflect
positively on the military and on the Green Knights
• We promote charity and rewarding activities for
our folks to participate in.
• Family members are encouraged to attend any/all
of our events
• Educate- new, old, and non riders
Green Knight Chapters
Chapter 1- McGuire AFB/Ft Dix , NJ Chapter 8- Fairchild AFB, WA
Chapter 2- Orangeburg Army
Chapter 9- Andersen AFB, Guam
Recruiting Center, NY
Chapter 10- Maxwell AFB, AL
Chapter 3- McChord AFB “South
Chapter 11- Whiteman AFB, MO
Sound”, WA
Chapter 4- Lackland AFB, TX
Chapter 5- Hanscom AFB, MA
Chapter 6- Columbus AFB, MS
Chapter 7- USAF Academy, CO
Chapter 12- Washington DC Metro
Area
Chapter 13- Seymour Johnson, NC
Chapter 14- Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Green Knight Chapters
Chapter 15- North Carolina Air
National Guard, NC
Chapter 16- New Hampshire
"Minutemen“, NH
Chapter 17- Niagara Falls ARS
Chapter 21, Tyndal AFB, FL
Chapter 22, Aviano AFB, Italy
Chapter 23, Vermont National Guard
“Green Mountain Men”
Chapter 18- Scott AFB, MO
Chapter 24, Travis AFB, CA
Chapter 19- Beale AFB, CA
Chapter 25, Schriever AFB, CO
Chapter 20- National Capital Region, Chapter 26, Edwards AFB, FL
MD
Green Knight Chapters
Chapter 27, Spangdahlem A.B
Eifel Riders
Chapter 35, Eielson AFB, AK
Chapterr 36, Patrick AFB, FL
Chapter 28- Luke AFB, AZ
Chapter 37, Charleston AFB, SC
Chapter 29- Ramstein AFB, GER
Chapter 38, Westover ARB, MA
Chapter 30- Moutain Home AFB, ID
Chapter 39, Vandenberg AFB, CA
Chapter 31- MacDill AFB, FL
Chapter 40, Rochester Recruiting
Company, NY
Chapter 32- Wright Patt AFB, OH
Chapter 33- Royal Air Force, UK
Chapter 34, Hawaii (all services)
Chapter 41, Hunter AAF, GA
Chapter 42, West Virginia ANG
Green Knight Chapters
Chapter 52, NYANG, NY
Chapter 43, Atlus AFB, Ok
Chapter 53, Gulf Coast
Chapter 44, Incirlik AB, Turkey
Chapter 54, Sheppard AFB, TX
Chapter 45, McConnell AFB, Kan
Chapter 55, Little Rock AFB, AR
Chapter 46, Willowgrove NAS, PA
Chapter 56, Ellington Field JRB, TX
Chapter 47, Ft Sam Houston, TX
Chapter 57, Bolling AFB, D.C.
Chapter 48, Langley VA (Ft Eustis)
Merged with Chapter 20
Chapter 49, Dover AFB, DE
Chapter 58, Shaw AFB, SC
Chapter 50, Stewart ANGB, NY
Chapter 59, Irish Defense Force
Chapter 51, Pittsburg ANG, PA
Chapter 60, Ft Mead, MD
Merged with Chapter 20
Green Knight Chapters
Chapter 61, Ft Bragg, NC
Chapter 70, Arnold AFB, TN
Chapter 62, Grand Forks, ND
Chapter 71, Canadian Forces Canada
(CFC), Vancouver
Chapter 63, Dyess AFB, TX
Chapter 64, Goodfellow AFB, TX Chapter 72, Malmstrom AFB, MT
Chapter 73, Houston Army Recruiting
“American Patriots”
Battalion, TX
Chapter 65, Minot AFB, ND
Chapter 74, Delaware National Guard, DE
Chapter 66, Sunny Point, NC
Chapter 75, Barksdale, LA
Chapter 67, Hill AFB, UT
Chapter 76, Clear AFS, AK
Chapter 68, Ellsworth, SD
Green Knight Chapters
Chapter 77, Ft Lee, VA
Chapter 78, “the Maniacs” ANG, MA
Chapter 79, Nellis AFB, NV
Chapter 80, Davis-Monthan, AZ
Chapter 81, Moody AFB, GA
Members at Large
The Green Knights MMC understands not all bases
will have chapters. To ensure membership we
have developed a catch all chapter:
Chapter President: Milton Abrams
milton.abrams@us.army.mil
Past Runs/Events
•
•
•
•
Daniel Faulkner Memorial Run
• Local Events
The
Green
Knights MMC does not
ABATE
– For the Kids
McGuire AFB – Awareness Run
endorse
any illegal
motorcycle
Valley Forge Run- McGuire
• Polar Bears
AFB
functions or
events
• Ride
to Work Day
• Rolling Thunder- Run to the
Wall
•
•
•
•
Daytona
Sturgis
Myrtle Beach
Laconia
– Charity
– Blue/Red/White Knight Events
– AMA
• Tail of the Dragon
Gathering of the Knights
Green Knight Chapters gathering together to ride.
Each year we try to locate gatherings for both coasts. If your
interested in hosting one, have your Chapter President
contact National.
1st Annual was hosted by McGuire AFB at Deals Gap (Tail of
the Dragon)
This year, Chapter 16 is hosting our East Coast Gathering of
the Knights for Laconia Bike Week.
• Coins
Website: www.lenaj.com
E-Mail: sales@lenaj.com
• Colors (large 9-15 in) Apparel 2000
Bob- APPRL2000@aol.com
• Colors (reflective 10 in only) Sports and Shirts
Gale- kager@utma.com
• Company: The Sticker Factory
POC: Jeff Richards- GKMC National MSF Rep
The Green Knights knows that one set of colors will not fit
into all areas of the US let alone the globe. We off three
designs.
Chapters can design their own colors. Before they go into
production the chapter needs to clear the design with
National.
Modeled after the Air Crew design. This is still a singe patch.
The Green Knights do not use a Three Patch system.
A symbol adopted first by fire departments around the
world and then by motorcyclists. It is a symbol to
represent protection and safe return.
This is a favorite symbol to use for colors.
Green Knight Contact at Wiley-X
John Moore
Military Account Manager
John@WileyX.com
www.Wileyx.com
Phone: 888-203-4521
Tell him your with GKMC!
POC:
Craig Anderson
craig@shirtmasters.com
www.shirtmasters.com
888-784-6730
In support for the Green Knights when we replace
the flags on cemetery plots of fallen brothers and
sisters in the armed forces.
Aaron Schuh
Green Knight direct link
http://www.cvsflags.com/?ml=61
aschuh@cvsflags.com
www.cvsflags.com
Phone: 866-691-0308 ext 125
• National Officers:
Director, Adam F. Buehler
Phone- (609) 754-8551
DSN- 650-8551
adam.buehler@mcguire.af.mil
Safety Director, TSgt Jeff Richards
jeffery.richards@whiteman.af.mil
Sgt at Arms- TSgt Tom Green
firensum99@yahoo.com
• http://www.greenknightsmc.com
– Links to all GKMC Chapters
– List of Events
– Online Forum
QUESTIONS???