| Founding of the Allons Club Announced |
The Blackhorse Association's Board of Trustees recently established the Allons Club, new category of charitable giving in order to encourage the growth of the Blackhorse Scholarship Fund.
Benefactors can be members or non-members who commit to donating $1000 a year towards the Blackhorse Scholarship Fund for the next four years. The Association is looking for 100 or more benefactors to commit to this amount in order to take advantage of the matching opportunity we have recently been presented with. Each benefactor's donation, and all donations to the Blackhorse Scholarship Fund, are being matched dollar for dollar.
The following members and non-members have committed thus far:
Gen (Ret) Donn Starry
Letty Starry
John Poindexter
MG (Ret) Steve Rippe and Ms. Kate Rice
John Sherman Crow
Frances G. Jones
BG (Ret) Tom and Susan White
CSM (Ret) C. C. Brown
CSM (Ret) Bill Hutton
Col (Ret) Glenn Snodgrass
Joan Snodgrass
Col (Ret) and Mrs. Bob Kelso
MAJ and Mrs. Jeremy Dobos
CPT and Mrs. Jeffrey Silverman
LTC(Ret) and Mrs. Glenn Allardyce
CSM(Ret) John Stephens and Vickie
MSG(Ret) Rick "Gunner" Wagner
Jerry and Sandy Hensley
Mr. and Mrs. Dom Izzo
Mr. F. Scott Tuck
BG(Ret) and Mrs. Doc Bahnsen
Bob and Lois Hurt
Col(Ret) Dave Cowan and Beate
SGM(Ret) George and Kathleen Sluzenski
If you are interested in supporting the Blackhorse Scholarship Fund over the next four years at this level, please email the Association president, John Sherman Crow at: jsc11krh@bellsouth.net
Your donation can be made by sending your check or money order, made payable to "The Blackhorse Association" to the following address:
The Blackhorse Association
ATTN: Scholarship Fund
PO Box 10423
Fort Irwin, CA 92310
You can also process your donation via credit card by calling (760) 380-4800 or by visiting the Blackhorse Association's store site at www.blackhorsestore.org Your donations of course are tax-deductible under IRS regulation 501 3(c)
Join with others of the extended Blackhorse family and help us to make a difference by supporting the Blackhorse Scholarship Fund!
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| Army's Top NCO to Speak at 2008 Blackhorse Reunion-Las Vegas |
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Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston has accepted the Blackhorse Association's invitation to speak at the Blackhorse Reunion's Memorial Service and Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Seminar.
Throughout his 30 year career, Preston has served in every enlisted leadership position from cavalry scout and tank commander to his current position as Sergeant Major of the Army. His most recent duty assignment prior to assuming his current duties was as the Command Sergeant Major for Conbined Joint Task Force 7 during the invasion of Iraq. Preston is also a Blackhorse trooper, having served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in the Border Legion.
As Sergeant Major of the Army, Preston serves as the Army Chief of Staff's personal adviser on all enlisted-related matters, particularly in areas affecting Soldier training and quality of life. He devotes the majority of his time to traveling throughout the Army observing training, and talking to Soldiers and their families. He sits on a wide variety of councils and boards that make decisions affecting enlisted Soldiers and their families and is routinely invited to testify before Congress.
Sign up for the reunion today and experience two great speakers as they tell their stories and that of the US Army-past, present and future- as it continues to defend our great Nation. See below for details on registration! |
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| Joe Galloway Accepts Invitation to be Reunion Guest Speaker! |
Mr. Joe Galloway, recently retired senior military correspondent for Knight Ridder Newspapers and co-author of the national bestselling book and critically acclaimed Hollywood movie We were Soldiers Once...and Young, has accepted the Blackhorse Association's invitation to be the Blackhorse Reunion's Guest Speaker. Come join us as Mr. Galloway recounts his experiences and shares observations garnered during a writing career spanning 42 years of military coverage. See his biography below for further details. Sign up for the reunion today! | |
Joe Galloway Biography |
| Sign Up for the 2008 Blackhorse Reunion in Las Vegas! |
| Blackhorse Troopers, Friends and Family!
You are cordially invited to attend the 2008 Blackhorse Reunion-Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada from 15 – 18 May 2008. Hosted by The Blackhorse Association, this reunion is open to all past and present TROOPERS who have served with the Regiment as well as their family members and guests. Please consider joining with fellow Blackhorse troopers from all eras of the Regiment’s service!
Further details: The 2008 Blackhorse Reunion-Las Vegas will be held at the Southpoint Hotel & Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89183. Registration and all major social activities will be held at this location. Rooms have been set aside for reunion attendees at a rate of $120 per night from 15 – 18 May 2008.
For reservations at the Southpoint Hotel & Casino, call 866-791-7626, or visit their website at www.southpointcasino.com and use the group code "BLA0515"
Agenda for the reunion:
Thursday, 15 May: 0800-1800 Registration for early arrivals at
Southpoint Hotel & Casino
Friday, 16 May: 0700-1800 Visit to the Blackhorse Regiment at
Fort Irwin
1900-2200 Casual evening social at the
Southpoint Hotel & Casino
Saturday, 17 May: 0900-1100 General Membership Meeting
1300-1400 Memorial Service
1800-1900 Cocktail Hour
1900-2330 Reunion Banquet at Southpoint Hotel
Ballroom
Sunday, 18 May: 0800-0900 Church services
0800-1300 Golf Tournament at
Sunrise Vista Golf Course
0800-1200 Farewells & Check-out
Registration fee is $75 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under who do not attend the banquet. This fee covers reunion mementos, hors d'oeuvres at the Friday icebreaker social, and the Saturday Banquet with wine.
Please complete the registration form (downloadable at www.blackhorse.org ) and make checks payable to "2008 Blackhorse Reunion-Las Vegas" You can also register online with your credit card at: www.blackhorsestore.org
Attendee transportation, including airfare, rental car, and lodging must be organized separately.
For more information, see www.blackhorse.org or contact Reunion Registration via email at reunion@blackhorse.org or via phone at (760) 380-4800
Print off the Registration Form below and sign up today!. |
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