2014 Blackhorse Association Reunion Colorado Springs 12-15 June

The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Blackhorse Association will hold its annual Blackhorse Family reunion in Colorado Springs, CO, 12-15 June 2014. The reunion is open to all past and present troopers who served with the Regiment, the Regimental Community and all separate units who supported the Regiment.

The reunion will be held at the Hotel Elegante Conference and Event Center, 2886 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80908. The Elegante is in the process of a major/several million dollar renovation. Rooms have been set aside for reunion attendees at a special negotiated rate of $115 per night. Attendees are encouraged to make plans early.

For reservations please visit opens in a new windowhttps://www.reseze.net/cassets/mkt/mcmelegante/landing_pages/MCM_Colorado_Blackhorse_Association.html, or call (800) 981-4012 (reservations) or you can call their Front Desk directly at (719) 576-5900 (and be sure to tell them our Group ID number: 693108 and that you are attending the Blackhorse reunion). For additional lodging options, go to opens in a new windowhttp://www.expedia.com/Colorado-Springs-Hotels.d602991.Travel-Guide-Hotels.

Tentative reunion agenda:

Thursday, June 12:
Registration/Hospitality Room/Silent Auction (8am – 5pm)
Blackhorse Store Open
Tour of Fort Carson (TBD)
Sightseeing on your own
Cash bar social in the Hospitality Room

Friday, June 13:
Registration/Hospitality Room/Silent Auction (8am – 5pm)
Blackhorse Store Open
5th Annual Reunion BHRCM Rally (TBD)
Tour of NORAD (TBD)
Memorial Service at Blackhorse Tank and lunch (TBD)
Sightseeing on your own
Stable Your Mount – casual evening social (6pm to 9pm)

Saturday, June 14:
Registration/Hospitality Room/Silent Auction (8am – 3pm)
Blackhorse Store Open
Business meeting (9am – 11am)
Sightseeing on your own
Cocktails/banquet (6pm – 10pm)

Sunday, June 15:
Local Church services (TBD)

Farewells

Registration fee is $95 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under who do not attend the banquet. This fee covers reunion mementos, small hors d’oeuvres at the Friday evening Stable Your Mount social, the Saturday banquet with wine, and other reunion costs. Please complete the attached registration form and make checks payable to "The Blackhorse Association". Attendee transportation, including airfare, rental car, and lodging must be organized separately. For more information, see opens in a new windowwww.blackhorse.org and www.blackhorse.com; or contact one of the following Reunion Committee members: Charley Watkins at 719-576-0059, , Tom Smart at (703) 973-3703, , or Glenn Snodgrass at (703) 250-3064, .

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