2015
Blue Knights® International Convention
July 12th thru July 17th
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Guided rides are limited to 15 participants per ride group and require sign up at
convention check in. There may be more than one ride group per guided ride,
depending on the number of participants signing up for the ride
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to ride to allow for a safety briefing and head count
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Riders will meet in the open parking lot north of the Eldorado Hotel & Casino covered
parking garage
Emergency Contact Cell Phone
775-225-8407
Sunday – July 12, 2015
9:00am
Conference Registration table will be located on the casino floor in front of the Event
Center, Eldorado Resort & Casino
Eldorado Hotel & Casino
345 N. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 785-9061
GPS position: 119°48'50"W, 39°31'45"N
9:00am – 10:00pm
Hospitality Suite – Convention Center, Eldorado Resort & Casino (cocktails service will
begin at 4:00pm); Suite will include
 Guided Ride Sign Up Sheets & Information
 Raffle Tickets Purchase
 Blue Knights Merchandise
Evening Hours
Night Cap – “Knight Spot”, adjacent to the sports book in the Eldorado Resort &
Casino
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Monday – July 13, 2015
8:00am
Conference Registration will be available during the breakfast buffet at the Reno
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Ballroom (a separate facility located on 4 Street, one block east of hotels). Additional
registration and information will be available at the hospitality suite for the duration of
the conference.
8:00am – 10:00am
Breakfast Buffet - Reno Ballroom (a separate facility located on 4 Street, one block
east of hotels)
9:00am – 12:00noon
Board of Governors Meeting – Showroom, Eldorado Resort & Casino
11:00am – 5:00pm
Event Sponsored by Road Rider of Reno at 2187 Market Street, Reno;
Phone 775-337-2011
 Bike Wash (11am – 3pm)
 Lunch
 Beer Garden
 Raffle
 Vendors (pin striping, leather work, sound systems, custom holsters, and more)
 Within walking distance of Chester’s Harley-Davidson of Reno, Big Valley
Honda, and Kawasaki of Reno
1:00pm
Opening Ceremonies & General Membership Meeting – Showroom, Eldorado Resort
& Casino
 Guest Speaker – Hillary Schieve, Mayor, City of Reno
 Guest Speaker – John Spencer, Washoe County Undersheriff
4:00pm – 10:00pm
Hospitality Suite – Convention Center, Eldorado Resort & Casino
Evening Hours
Night Cap – “Knight Spot”, adjacent to the sports book in the Eldorado Resort &
Casino
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Tuesday – July 14, 2015
9:00am
International Board of Directors Meeting – Silver Baron Ballroom, Silver Legacy Hotel
Casino
9:00am
Ballot Counting Meeting (meeting will continue after counting of ballots) – Silver Baron
Ballroom, Silver Legacy Hotel Casino
9:30am
Ballot Counting – Silver Baron Ballroom, Silver Legacy Hotel Casino
GUIDED RIDES:
7:00am
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Reno to Jackson and Angels Camp and return
8:00am
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Reno to Lake Tahoe, return starting from the east side of the lake
Reno to Lake Tahoe, return starting from the west side of the lake
Reno to Nevada City via Donner Lake (short route)
Reno to Nevada City via Sierraville and Gold Lake (long route)
Reno to Markleeville and return
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8:30am
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Top Gun Tour, Naval Air Station Fallon, Fallon, NV
o No firearms or other weapons allowed
o 30 days advanced ride registration required to allow for mandatory
security clearance
o Concludes with guided ride to Virginia City
11:00am
Catered Lunch at Mustang Ranch Steakhouse, Virginia City (lunch times will be
staggered to accommodate everyone)
2:30pm
Old Time Train Ride – Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Virginia City
 Ticket Required
 Guided rides from hotel to train station will be available
4:00pm – 10:00pm
Hospitality Suite – Convention Center, Eldorado Resort & Casino
Evening Hours
Night Cap – “Knight Spot”, adjacent to the sports book in the Eldorado Resort &
Casino
Wednesday – July 15, 2015
GUIDED RIDES:
7:00am
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California Highway Patrol Academy Tour
o Ride from Hotel to CHP Academy in Sacramento, CA.
7:00am
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Reno to Jackson and Angels Camp and return
8:00am
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Reno to Lake Tahoe, return starting from the east side of the lake
Reno to Lake Tahoe, return starting from the west side of the lake
Reno to Nevada City via Donner Lake (short route)
Reno to Nevada City via Sierraville and Gold Lake (long route)
Reno to Markleeville and return
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Top Gun Tour, Naval Air Station Fallon, Fallon, NV
o No firearms or other weapons allowed
o 30 days advanced ride registration required to allow for mandatory
security clearance
8:30am
6:00pm
(Lining up to begin at
5:00pm at the Peace
Officers Memorial)
Blue Knights Law Enforcement Parade & Group Photo
 Parade route
o Beginning at the James D. Hoff Peace Officers Memorial at Idlewilde Park,
1900 Idlewilde Drive, Reno
o Left on Idlewild Drive
o Left on Booth Street
o Right on Riverside Drive
o Stay on Riverside Drive as it bears left and turns into Ralston Street
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o Right on West 2 Street
o Left on North Virginia Street
o Ending at “Reno the Biggest Little City in the World” arch on Virginia Street
 Group Photo beneath the Arch
4:00pm – 10:00pm
Hospitality Suite – Convention Center, Eldorado Resort & Casino
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Evening Hours
Night Cap – “Knight Spot”, adjacent to the sports book in the Eldorado Resort &
Casino
Thursday – July 16, 2015
TBD
Bowling Tournament at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St, Reno; phone
775-335-8800 (based on the required minimum number of teams; each team is
responsible for applicable fees)
10:00am – 4:00pm
Motorcycle Skills Competition and Show & Shine – Reno Re-Trac East (The Trench)
4:30pm
Uniform Competition/Inspection – Convention Center, Eldorado Resort & Casino
6:00pm
Cocktails – Reno Ballroom (a separate facility located on 4 Street, one block east of
hotels)
7:00pm
Dinner Banquet & Closing Ceremonies – Reno Ballroom (a separate facility located on
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4 Street, one block east of hotels)
 Reading of Heaven I
 Amazing Grace & Taps
 Keynote Speaker – Mark Hutchinson, Nevada Lt. Governor
 Awards
o Roger P. Farris and Horst Meier Awards
o Susan Goldner Memorial Trophy
o Oldest Rider, Youngest Rider, and Long Distance Awards
o Frank Gillespie Award
o John T. Bartholomew Award
o Heroism and Meritorious Service Awards
o Guy Clow Award
 Special Guest Entertainer
4:00pm – 10:00pm
Hospitality Suite including Karaoke & Music – Convention Center, Eldorado Resort &
Casino (the suite will be closed during the evening banquet)
Evening Hours
Night cap – “Knight Spot”, adjacent to the sports book in the Eldorado Resort & Casino
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Friday – July 17, 2015
Time to say goodbye
Thank you for joining us in The Biggest Little City in the World
RIDE WITH PRIDE
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Blue Knights Law Enforcement Parade Route
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Beginning at the James D. Hoff Peace Officers Memorial at Idlewilde Park, 1900 Idlewilde Drive, Reno
Left on Idlewild Drive
Left on Booth Street
Right on Riverside Drive
Stay on Riverside Drive as it bears left and turns into Ralston Street
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Right on West 2 Street
Left on North Virginia Street
Ending at “Reno the Biggest Little City in the World” arch on Virginia Street
Group photo beneath the arch
Closest Gas Stations
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Jacksons Shell, 901 N. Virginia St (corner of 9 & Virginia St)
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Shell Gas, 700 N. Sierra St (corner of 7 & Sierra St)
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Quick Mart, 501 W. 4 St (corner of 4 & Ralston St)
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Chevron Gas, 890 W. 4 St (corner of 4 & Keystone)
Kid Friendly Venues in the Reno Area
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Discovery Museum; 490 S. Center Street, Reno; phone 775-786-1000
Nevada Museum of Art; 160 W. Liberty Street, Reno; phone 775-329-3333
Century Riverside 12 Movie Theaters; 11 N. Sierra Street, Reno; phone 775-326-3264
Wild Island Waterslide Park & Bowling Center; 250 Wild Island Court, Sparks; phone 775-359-2927
National Automobile Museum; 10 Lake Street, Reno; phone 775-333-9300
Easy Air Trampoline Park; 895 E. Patriot Boulevard #103; phone 775-853-1200
Need 2 Speed; 6895 Sierra Center Parkway, Reno; phone 775-851-7223
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino; 500 N. Sierra Street, Reno; phone 775-329-0711
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