Rattler/Firebird Reunion 2006

Program of Events

Thursday, June 26
12:00 pm Hospitality Room open throughout the reunion.
3:00 pm Official Check-in time
4:00 pm Ladies Meeting at the hotel

Friday, June 27
7:30 am Firebird Freefire Golf Outing
9:00 am Bus departs for Coors Brewery & Denver Mint Tours. (Event A)
10:00 am Tour the Coors Brewery
12:00 pm Lunch is on your own at a suitable location
1:30 pm Tour the Denver Mint
4:00 pm Bus returns to the hotel
  Dinner and evening are on your own

Saturday, June 28
8:00 am Memorial Service, Business Meeting & VA Discourse
9:30 am Bus departs for the Colorado Renaissance Festival. (Event B)
Exploring and lunch are on your own at the Festival
3:00 pm Bus departs the Festival to return to the hotel
6:00pm Cash Bar Reception
7:00pm Banquet begins, followed by keynote speaker

Sunday, June 29
  Farewells and Departures
11:00 am Hotel checkout time

 

At the Saturday night banquet the "Jesus Nut" award will be given to the person who traveled the farthest to this reunion. Repeat winners are not allowed. Previous winners were: Will Hingston, Jim Arnout, Jerry Shirley, Randy Billings, Steve Lively, Kelly McHugh and Kerry "Lil' Mac" McMahon.

TOUR DESCRIPTIONS

Ladies Meeting

Thursday, June 26th (4:00pm at the Hotel) The Rattler/Firebird Ladies Meeting will be held at the hotel. Check your itinerary at registration for room location of the meeting. There is no need to pre register for the Ladies Meeting.

Firebird Freefire Golf Outing

Friday, June 27th (7:30am) This event will be held on the Air Force Academy course north of Colorado Springs. Players will meet in the hotel lobby on Friday morning at 7:30 am. Greens fees are as follows: All retired military persons - $25 plus $14 per player for the cart fee. Military ID required. Civilian - $60 plus $14 per player for the cart fee. Individual payment will be made at the golf course on the day of play. No prepayment or registration required.. Private transportation will be needed. Any questions concerning this should be directed to Vic Bandini at 317-201-4800.

Event A: Coors Brewery & Denver Mint Tour

Friday, June 27th (9:00am-4:00pm) **Tour maximum is 100 Your day begins at the famous Coors Brewery where you will get a "close-up look" at what goes on over the course of a day at the third largest brewery in the U.S. As you tour the brewery, you’ll witness the malting, brewing and packaging processes. The tour will conclude in the hospitality room where you will have the opportunity to sample some of the Coors products (non-alcoholic beverages are also available). There will also be time to visit Coors & Co., the gift shop located adjacent to the hospitality room. Lunch will be on your own at a suitable location after the brewery tour. Then it’s off to The Denver Mint for a fascinating tour covering both the present state of coin manufacturing as well as the history of the Mint. Learn about the craftsmanship required at all stages of the minting process, from the original designs and sculptures to the actual striking of the coins. There will be time after the tour to visit the gift shop which offers the United States Mint coin sets, commemorative coins, numismatic collectables, books and souvenirs.

Important Tour Notes:

Memorial Service & Business Meeting

Saturday, June 28th (8:00am at the Hotel) The Annual Rattler/Firebird Association Memorial Service & Business Meeting will take place on Saturday morning. Please check your itinerary at registration for room location. There is no need to pre register for the Memorial Service or the Meetings. The meeting will adjourn in time for you to take the Colorado Renaissance Festival Tour.

Event B: Colorado Renaissance Festival

Saturday, June 28th (9:30am-3:30pm) As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Colorado Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roasted turkey legs, or steak on a stake. The festival features a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously upon the Festival's seven stages. Impromptu encounters with the royalty, jousters, jugglers, minstrels, maidens, and peasantry of Tudor England are common place as you stroll through the festival. Enjoy the classical creativity and craftsmanship of over 200 skilled artisans exhibiting in a wide variety of mediums including fine art, glassblowing, pottery, jewelry, wood working, blacksmithing, leather working and more. There are many renaissance delicacies to choose from for lunch on your own, including turkey drumsticks, steak on a stake, roasted corn, Leonardo DaVinci meatball sandwich, artichokes, a variety of sausage on a stick, and more. An assortment of the finest ales and drinks are available to quench the heartiest of thirsts. This is going to be a great day at the Festival. Be sure to wear your walking shoes. The buses will depart the Festival at 3:00pm to return to the hotel.

Cocktail Hour

Saturday, June 28th (5:30pm at Hotel)

Banquet Dinner

Saturday, June 28th (7:00pm at Hotel) Join all of your friends for your Banquet Dinner at the Hotel. Cocktails will be available from the cash bar at 6:00pm; dinner will be served at 7:00pm. Please make your entrée selection on the reservation form.

Tour Cancellation Insurance

Protect yourself from unforeseen expenses caused by sickness, injury or any other causes that impact your travel plans. This insurance enables a refund of Tour & Banquet expenses up until three (3) days before the start of your reunion. If you need to cancel – please call our office immediately (817-251-3551) for a cancellation number. If you have not purchased cancellation insurance all tour and meal money is non-refundable 6 weeks prior to the reunion.

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