General Information
The 61st Annual Reunion of the 1st Cavalry Division Association will be held in Jacksonville, Florida from 18-22 June, 2008. Reunions are a time to gather together and renew old acquaintances from times gone by and make new friends that share the common bond of serving with the First Team. All Life members, Associate members of the 1st Cavalry Division Association are welcome to attend this special event. Register and reserve your room now.
Reunion Registration
Reunion Registration forms were sent to Association members with the 2008 Calendar and will be published in every issue of
SABER beginning with the November/December 2007 issue. Registration forms are available on-line in either a
Microsoft Word
or Adobe Acrobat format.
The Adobe Acrobat version allows you to type in the information and then print the form to mail
in to us. We are not set up to take credit cards and do not have the capability to accept registrations on-line. You must
mail your completed registration form to the
1st Cavalry Division Association
302 N. Main St.
Copperas Cove, TX
76522-1703
with your check or money order for the entire amount.
Early registration ends 14 May 2008. All members, except those on active duty, must pay a $20 registration fee. Active Duty Troopers pay $10 to register. Family members attending with an Association member and widows of 1st Cavalry Division Troopers that attend do not have to pay a registration fee. The Registration fee goes up to $30 on any registrations postmarked after 14 May, 2008.
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel
We will be utilizing the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel for all of our events. We have contracted for a minimum of 150 rooms on Wednesday evening and 350 rooms per night for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We have a special room rate of $92 per night, plus applicable taxes, for the duration of the reunion including three days before and three days after the reunion dates. The room block for Wednesday has been expanded due to the number of people requesting rooms on this night. Make your reservations early!
They have two phone numbers available to accept reservations. They are:
(800) 233-1234
(904) 588-1234
Make sure that you identify yourself as being with the 1st Cavalry Division Association to obtain our special rate.
The hotel normally charges $15 per day for self parking but reunion attendees that are staying at the Hyatt Regency will be provided free self-parking. Valet parking is available for a $20 per day. Parking in the city lots adjacent to the hotel is free on Saturday and Sunday but their posted rates apply during week days. The hotel does not provide a free shuttle service from the Jacksonville International Airport. Shuttles , taxis, and rental cars are available from the airport to the hotel.
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel is located adjacent to the St. Johns River at 225 East Coast Line Drive , Jacksonville , FL 32202 . Hotel rooms are spacious and feature stunning views of the Jacksonville skyline or St. Johns River . Beautiful appointments include a triple-sheeted king or two queen beds, cable TV, videos on demand, ironing board, hair dryer, separate work area with oversize desk, high-speed Internet access (fees apply), and bath area offering two sinks, hairdryer and Portico bath amenities. Rooms have individual air conditioning control and windows that open. Hertz has a desk in the hotel lobby for your convenience if you wish to rent a car to tour the area on your own.
There are several choices for eating inside the hotel and more locations within a short walk from the hotel at Jacksonville Landing. Trellises Restaurant is located in the center of the hotel lobby area and offers casual a la carte dining or buffet (selected mornings) with an emphasis on fresh and creative seafood dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week from 0600-1430 and 1700-2230 hours. Einstein Bros. Bagel Shop is located on the back walkway of the hotel, this convenient bagel shop features the famous "Bagel and Schmear," sandwiches, coffee drinks, smoothies and salads. It is open from 0600-1500 daily. Jaxx Sports Bar is open from 1700-0100 and provides a casual sports bar atmosphere where you can watch your favorite team on one of the big screen TVs, enjoy daily drink specials, and sample your favorite appetizers and sandwiches. Currents Lounge features a Starbucks Cafe' in the morning, cocktails and light fare in the afternoon, and specialty drinks and desserts in the eveningFour plasma screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet access make this lounge the ideal place to keep current. Open from 0600-1200 daily. Plaza III Steakhouse, the famed Kansas City Steakhouse will impress you with the best steaks, chops and fresh seafood around! Offering lunch and dinner, the restaurant features exceptional fare, an extensive wine list and a piano bar/lounge area. The restaurant also boasts two private dining areas that can accommodate groups as well as outside patio seating overlooking the stunning St. Johns River. Plaza III is open from 1130-1430 and 1430-2300. Call (904) 598-0234 for reservations.
Jacksonville Landing has a food court and several full service restaurants only a short walk from the hotel. Jacksonville Landing also offers some small shops for those interested in purchasing items. A link to their web page is provided so you can see what is available. The Jacksonville Landing is not open in the early morning hours but begins business at 1100 hours.
Tours
We have coordinated three (3) different tours that will be run by a local tour company, Active Escapes, for your enjoyment.
These tours will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, 18-19 June.
On Wednesday, two tours are offered. In the morning a tour of Jacksonville and the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and in the
evening a St. Johns River Dinner Cruise. Thursday a tour to St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city is scheduled.
Register now for the tours, don’t wait.
Tours will be canceled by the tour company if the minimum number of passengers is not met by 10 April, 2008.
Mail your completed Tour Registration Form for the tours to:
Active Escapes, Inc.
1177 Garrison Dr.
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Do not mail them to the Association.
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