2010 Silver Caduceus Association Reunion
August 26 to 29 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
UPDATES! The Reunion Information Packet is here. All the information below has been updated.
- Printable Reunion Info Packet (PDF)
- Printable Registration Form (PDF)
- Printable Membership Form (PDF)
- Check out the Daily Schedule
- Get Flying and Driving Info
- Prepare for the Colorado Climate & Elevation
- Some Local Attractions
The SCA Reunion 2010 Committee has worked tirelessly to plan a fantastic and enjoyable Reunion. To date, over 160 people have indicated they plan to make Colorado Springs their reunion vacation destination and visit with their fellow SCA members.
Many special social events are planned to include touring the Colorado Springs landmark Garden of the Gods, Golf at the AF Academy, touted as the best course in DoD, free time to sightsee on your own, musical entertainment by the AF Academy Band Quartet and an interesting array of speakers covering a wide variety of current topics.
Delicious meals are planned every day featuring unique Colorado cuisine. On Thursday, at the time of registration, attendees will receive: (1) schedule of reunion events; (2) Golf sign-up/registration.
A superb time is planned for everyone attending the SCA Reunion 2010!
DEADLINE: If you register by mail, your registration must arrive in San Antonio no later than 15 August 2010. Registration after that date must be done in person upon arrival in Colorado Springs.
For Questions Regarding the Reunion Activities and Agenda
Contact: Wendy Adams, Chair cell 703-887-4819
wenpen@mac.com 719-268-6806
COL(R) Chuck Adams Cell 703-887-4819
drcadams@mac.com
GOLF Coordinator: CW4(R) Ed Shockley 303-367-1860
cell 303-913-8279 shockleyed@comcast.net
The Marriott Hotel, Colorado Springs Colorado
Mr. Michel Chiroux, Rooming Coordinator, 719-268-4215. Deadline for room reservations is 27 July. Reservations after that date are space available:
www.coloradospringsmarriott.com
719-260-1800 or 1-800-932-2151
- No shuttles provided from airport to hotel, private limos or taxi’s one way~ $35-$45 per person.
- You may contact Dave’s Meet and Greet Limo Service for reservations at 719-302-4791 or david@meetgreetcs.com
- Once you are at the Marriott, a free Hotel shuttle is available for excursions to locations within 10 miles of the hotel
DAILY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Reunion Registration, 3:00-6:30 pm Marriott Hotel Lobby
Board of Directors Meeting, 2:00-4:00 pm, 2nd Floor Boardroom, signs posted
Welcome Reception, 6:30 -8:30 pm, Patio Terrace, Cash Bar, Casual Dress
(The Welcome Reception is sponsored and paid for by the SCA)
FRIDAY 8:30-11:45, Salon A.B.C,&D. Plenary Session
FRIDAY 12:00-4:30 pm Garden of the Gods The Park was established in 1859, with unique vertical & vaulted rock formation geology, mineral, fossil beds & Native American culture sanctuary. TOUR includes Grey Line Bus travel, an historical guided tour by bus through the park, lunch, entertainment, shopping at the SW Art Center.
Bring your cameras! $36.00 per person.
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FRIDAY 6:00-7:15pm Cash Bar, 7:15- 8:30 pm Colorado Style Buffet, AF Academy Golf Club. Casual dress. Wendy Adams and the Executive Chef have planned a delicious dining experience at the Golf Clubhouse dining room and veranda.
THE BUFFET IS FOR EVERYONE. Bring your camera as you may witness some of the local wildlife and superb scenery. $28.00 per person, inclusive of coffee, tea and dessert.
SATURDAY 8:30-11:45, Salon A,B,C,&D. Plenary Session
SATURDAY 6:00 pm Cash Bar, 7:00-10:30 pm SCA Banquet Hotel Salon
Coat and Tie for the men, Evening or Cocktail Dress for the Ladies, Live Entertainment, Dancing to the great hits, presented by a 1940’s Quartet Music Revue “In the Mood” by retired AF Academy Band Members -- Bring Your Dancing Shoes! $48.00 per person.
FLY & DRIVE to Marriott Hotel
From Colorado Springs Airport, right on Powers Rd, left on E. Fountain Rd/US 24,
merge North (right) on I-25, exit Rockrimmon Rd & turn left (West), go under I-25, turn left on Tech Center Dr, The Marriott Hotel entrance on right.
From Denver Airport, stay on Pena Blvd, merge west on I-70, immediately look for
I-225/Colorado Springs Exit, merge south on I-225 for several miles, merge south
into I-25 to Colorado Springs, go 60 miles, exit right (West) onto Rockrimmon Rd
turn left at Tech Center Dr, Marriott Hotel entrance on right
Colorado Springs Airport Car Rental Companies:
BUDGET 719-597-1271 AVIS 719-596-2751
HERTZ 719-596-1863 ENTERPRISE 719-591-6644
ALAMO/NATIONAL 719-574-8579 ADVANTAGE 719-594-875
Climate-Elevation-Weather
- Colorado Springs is a combination of an arid and mountain climate terrain. Our
elevation is between 6,200 ft up to 7,100 ft at the AF Academy. Very dry, no humidity
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, bring a camera, eye drops and body/hand lotion for moistening skin
- Wear layered clothing to stay warmer after the sun sets west of the Rockies
- Dress is casual throughout the 3 days except for the Saturday night banquet, Coat & Tie (men) and Cocktail or Evening Wear (ladies)
Local Attractions
(Google on line for specifics)- Olympic Training Center
- AF Academy
- Glen Erie Castle (Historic 1904 Home of Civil War General & Railroad tycoon, William Jackson Palmer, founder of the City of Colorado Springs)
- Broadmoor Hotel
- Cog Railway Train to Pikes Peak
- Manitou Cliff Indian Dwellings