Re: Blackhorse E-News Special — Wreath Laying Ceremony and Fundraising Appeal
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Richard Belcher
Dec 16, 2025, 1:15:44 PM12/16/25
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Please find my reservation form below.
Rick
On Monday, December 8, 2025 at 02:02:34 PM EST, The Blackhorse Association <nor...@cm01.charityengine.net> wrote:
Blackhorse E-News Special — December 2025 Wreath Laying Ceremony and Fundraising Appeal
Our Wreath Laying ceremony, which recognizes 125 years of the Blackhorse Regiment, has room for your attendance. While we don't expect a large crowd, we are hoping you can join us for this event, some comradeship, and a good cause.
The event’s details are shown below. Please be mindful of the December 24 cut-off date for reservations.
Purpose: Wreath laying ceremony on February 2, 2026 marking 125 years of the 11th ACR
Dates: January 30 through February 3, 2026
Location:
Westin Hotel Alexandria Old Town
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
Attendees:
BHA members, 11th ACVVC members, 11th ACR leadership, family, friends, and distinguished guests
Location host: Bill Frobe
Registration:
Registration is open on our website at https://www.blackhorse.org/reunions
Cost of registration (including meals & coin) is $175.
Reservations:
Reservations are open and can be made from the link below or by calling 703-253-8600 or 888-236-2427. Reservation cut-off is December 24, 2025. The room block is from January 30 – February 3, 2026. The Westin Alexandria Old Town rate is $169.00 ($196 with taxes) per night. Please make hotel reservations at the reservation website: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1748967842523&key=GRP&phoenix=true
Parking:
While the recommendation is to fly to Reagan National or Dulles and catch the metro or other ground transportation to the hotel, parking at the Westin hotel is $40 per night for those who choose to drive.
Sunday Buffet selections:
Salad, Flank steak, Grilled salmon, Apricot roasted pork loin, and dessert
Schedule:
The tentative schedule of events is shown below. You’ll have time to conduct a DC tour on your own, which could be done using the Metro Blue Line. The metro map is located at https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/index.cfm
Places of interest include Arlington Cemetery, Georgetown, Metro Center, and the DC Mall (Museums, Capitol, Memorials, etc.). The Red Route Bus tour has a D.C. bus tour with on-and-off capability starting from Union Station every day at 9:30 a.m. with buses departing every 30 minutes. Bus tour info is located at https://www.bigbustours.com/en/washington-dc/red-route-washington-dc
Transportation:
We need guidance from attendees for our transportation planning from the hotel to Arlington Cemetery:
Option 1: Walk — From Hotel: 15 min; Trip Time: 16 min; Cost: $2.50 each way
Option 2: Metro Bus King St A — 7 min; Trip Time: 110 min; Cost: $2.25–$2.50 each way
Option 3: Uber — Front Door pickup; Trip Time: 20–30 min; Cost: $10–$15 each way
Option 4: Private Bus — Hotel Parking Lot pickup; Trip Time: 30–60 min; Cost: $55–$75 for the day
We will add transportation options for attendees to select to help us determine if we need to coordinate buses.
Schedule of Events
Friday – Jan. 30, 2026
0900–1100 Advance Party arrives
1400–1800 Confirm hotel, transportation, and rooms
Saturday – Jan. 31, 2026
0900–1100 Main Body arrives
1000–1800 Establish Hospitality
1000–1800 DC tour (on your own)
1000–1700 Event Registration Open
1800–2200 No-Host Social
Sunday – Feb. 1, 2026
0900–1100 Main Body arrives
1000–1800 Hospitality
1000–1800 DC tour (on your own)
1000–1700 Event Registration Open
1800–2200 Dinner Reception
Monday – Feb. 2, 2026
0900–1100 Transportation to Arlington Cemetery
1200–1245 Wreath Laying Ceremony (Arlington Cemetery)
1300–1315 Transportation from Arlington Cemetery
1330–1415 Transportation to Arlington Cemetery
1400–1800 Farewell and departures continuing into Tuesday
Fundraising Appeal
Memorial Project for the Blackhorse Regiment at Fort Irwin, CA
We are excited to announce that we are diligently working on building a memorial for the Blackhorse Regiment at Fort Irwin, California. This project serves as an important reminder of the sacrifices and dedicated service our Regiment has provided to the United States of America. We are honored to have the opportunity to create a lasting tribute that honors our brave Troopers.
As we prepare to launch our fundraising efforts, we will be actively seeking donations, selling memorial bricks, and inviting sponsorships to help cover the costs of this significant project. One way you can contribute is by purchasing a memorial brick that will be placed along the paths and walkways of the memorial. Your support will help ensure that the sacrifices of our Regiment are never forgotten.
We welcome donors and sponsors at all levels and will be providing detailed information about sponsorship opportunities as we finalize our fundraising program.
Thank you for your consideration to support our efforts to honor the legacy of the Blackhorse Regiment. Together, we can create a meaningful tribute that will stand for generations to come.
If you wish to donate, please go to the following link: https://blackhorse.org/donate/
Be sure to specify that the donation is for the memorial project.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Mineni Jr.
Memorial Project Manager
BHA Boardmember
719-377-7214
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Do you have items of interest that are related to the Blackhorse? Please send them to Clint Ancker, Director of Communications, at band...@aol.com.
Please visit the Blackhorse Memorial website at http://memorial.blackhorse.org.
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Rick
On Monday, December 8, 2025 at 02:02:34 PM EST, The Blackhorse Association <nor...@cm01.charityengine.net> wrote:
Blackhorse E-News Special — December 2025 Wreath Laying Ceremony and Fundraising Appeal
Our Wreath Laying ceremony, which recognizes 125 years of the Blackhorse Regiment, has room for your attendance. While we don't expect a large crowd, we are hoping you can join us for this event, some comradeship, and a good cause.
The event’s details are shown below. Please be mindful of the December 24 cut-off date for reservations.
Purpose: Wreath laying ceremony on February 2, 2026 marking 125 years of the 11th ACR
Dates: January 30 through February 3, 2026
Location:
Westin Hotel Alexandria Old Town
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
Attendees:
BHA members, 11th ACVVC members, 11th ACR leadership, family, friends, and distinguished guests
Location host: Bill Frobe
Registration:
Registration is open on our website at https://www.blackhorse.org/reunions
Cost of registration (including meals & coin) is $175.
Reservations:
Reservations are open and can be made from the link below or by calling 703-253-8600 or 888-236-2427. Reservation cut-off is December 24, 2025. The room block is from January 30 – February 3, 2026. The Westin Alexandria Old Town rate is $169.00 ($196 with taxes) per night. Please make hotel reservations at the reservation website: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1748967842523&key=GRP&phoenix=true
Parking:
While the recommendation is to fly to Reagan National or Dulles and catch the metro or other ground transportation to the hotel, parking at the Westin hotel is $40 per night for those who choose to drive.
Sunday Buffet selections:
Salad, Flank steak, Grilled salmon, Apricot roasted pork loin, and dessert
Schedule:
The tentative schedule of events is shown below. You’ll have time to conduct a DC tour on your own, which could be done using the Metro Blue Line. The metro map is located at https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/index.cfm
Places of interest include Arlington Cemetery, Georgetown, Metro Center, and the DC Mall (Museums, Capitol, Memorials, etc.). The Red Route Bus tour has a D.C. bus tour with on-and-off capability starting from Union Station every day at 9:30 a.m. with buses departing every 30 minutes. Bus tour info is located at https://www.bigbustours.com/en/washington-dc/red-route-washington-dc
Transportation:
We need guidance from attendees for our transportation planning from the hotel to Arlington Cemetery:
Option 1: Walk — From Hotel: 15 min; Trip Time: 16 min; Cost: $2.50 each way
Option 2: Metro Bus King St A — 7 min; Trip Time: 110 min; Cost: $2.25–$2.50 each way
Option 3: Uber — Front Door pickup; Trip Time: 20–30 min; Cost: $10–$15 each way
Option 4: Private Bus — Hotel Parking Lot pickup; Trip Time: 30–60 min; Cost: $55–$75 for the day
We will add transportation options for attendees to select to help us determine if we need to coordinate buses.
Schedule of Events
Friday – Jan. 30, 2026
0900–1100 Advance Party arrives
1400–1800 Confirm hotel, transportation, and rooms
Saturday – Jan. 31, 2026
0900–1100 Main Body arrives
1000–1800 Establish Hospitality
1000–1800 DC tour (on your own)
1000–1700 Event Registration Open
1800–2200 No-Host Social
Sunday – Feb. 1, 2026
0900–1100 Main Body arrives
1000–1800 Hospitality
1000–1800 DC tour (on your own)
1000–1700 Event Registration Open
1800–2200 Dinner Reception
Monday – Feb. 2, 2026
0900–1100 Transportation to Arlington Cemetery
1200–1245 Wreath Laying Ceremony (Arlington Cemetery)
1300–1315 Transportation from Arlington Cemetery
1330–1415 Transportation to Arlington Cemetery
1400–1800 Farewell and departures continuing into Tuesday
Fundraising Appeal
Memorial Project for the Blackhorse Regiment at Fort Irwin, CA
We are excited to announce that we are diligently working on building a memorial for the Blackhorse Regiment at Fort Irwin, California. This project serves as an important reminder of the sacrifices and dedicated service our Regiment has provided to the United States of America. We are honored to have the opportunity to create a lasting tribute that honors our brave Troopers.
As we prepare to launch our fundraising efforts, we will be actively seeking donations, selling memorial bricks, and inviting sponsorships to help cover the costs of this significant project. One way you can contribute is by purchasing a memorial brick that will be placed along the paths and walkways of the memorial. Your support will help ensure that the sacrifices of our Regiment are never forgotten.
We welcome donors and sponsors at all levels and will be providing detailed information about sponsorship opportunities as we finalize our fundraising program.
Thank you for your consideration to support our efforts to honor the legacy of the Blackhorse Regiment. Together, we can create a meaningful tribute that will stand for generations to come.
If you wish to donate, please go to the following link: https://blackhorse.org/donate/
Be sure to specify that the donation is for the memorial project.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Mineni Jr.
Memorial Project Manager
BHA Boardmember
719-377-7214
Send us your Blackhorse News
Do you have items of interest that are related to the Blackhorse? Please send them to Clint Ancker, Director of Communications, at band...@aol.com.
Please visit the Blackhorse Memorial website at http://memorial.blackhorse.org.
___________________________________
Visit the Blackhorse Association at www.BlackHorse.org
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