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October 28 - 31, 2010
College Station, TX

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the overwhelming response to our Friday Golf Outing, the shotgun start will now begin at 9:30 a.m.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 28
7:00 p.m.	Informal Class Gathering at Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill (Harvey Road / Highway 30 - http://www.koppebridge.com/)
Friday, October 29
9:30 a.m.	Golf Outing - Pebble Creek Country Club (includes green fee, cart & lunch)
On Your Own	Reconnect with campus including Visitor's Center Walking Tour of Campus, Sanders Corps Center, Sports Museum, George Bush Presidential Library, Bonfire Memorial, and Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, etc.
3:00 p.m.	Reunion Registration & Check In Begins - Hilton
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.	Reunion Registration & Check In Continues - Student Rec Center, Archery Room (Rec Center is located on West Campus across from Kyle Field. Parking is available in the surface lots surrounding the Rec Center for free after 5:00 p.m.  Please note if you park in a metered spot you are required to pay the metered fee.  Parking is also available in Reed Arena lots).
6:30 p.m.	Cocktails - Student Rec Center, Archery Room
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.	Dinner / Silent Auction - Student Rec Center, Archery Room Keynote Speaker - LTG Joe Weber '72 - Vice President for Student Affairs
Post program	Dance
Saturday, October 30
Own Your Own	Breakfast
10:30 a.m. (4 hours before Kick off)	Game day activities begin at Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center.  Food and beverages available for purchase onsite.  (Reunion Registration will be available at the Alumni Center on Saturday starting 4 hours before kickoff) For more information about The Association's game day activities, visit the Game Day page.
11:30 a.m. (3 hours before kick off)	Check in begins on Quad for those who are participating in March In and the Rally to the Guidon
2:30 p.m.	Texas A&M vs Texas Tech, Kyle Field
Post Game	Fajita Fiesta and Class Meeting (Class Gift update, election of Class Agents and other business as needed) at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center.
Sunday, October 31
Sunrise	Sunrise Silver Taps / Roll Call - Bonfire Memorial Site
9:00 a.m.	Reunion Registration & Check In Continues - Hilton
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.	Breakfast Buffet - Hilton
	Depart at your leisure

Howdy

Whoop!  We tried to pick the most exciting game for our Reunion.  Who else but Texas Tech?  On Friday, we will gather for dinner, dance, and a silent auction with lots of time for visiting.  On Saturday, the ex-CTs can March-in to the game as part of Rally to the Guidons.  For those not interested in participating in March-in you can tailgate at The Association’s tent for pre-game.  We will have a post game meal and Class meeting at the newly remodeled Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center.  Since game time will not be announced until a few weeks prior, our schedule may need to adjust with the announcement.  We will hold a goodbye breakfast at the Hilton on Sunday Morning after the sunrise Silver Taps at the Bonfire memorial.   For the locals, golf outing participants or those who plan to arrive a day early, we are having an informal dutch treat gathering on Thursday night at Koppe Bridge Bar & Grill (on Highway 30 heading toward Hunstville).

We will be hearing from the Vice-President of Student Affairs, LTG Joe Weber ’72 on Friday evening and during our Class meeting on Saturday we will be selecting Class Agents to fill in the void left by retiring Class Agent Sam Torn and discussing our Class Gift project.  

Please make sure your information is up-to-date with The Association so you can continue to receive information on the Class and this Reunion.  Don’t forget to check our Class website for information on the Class at http://class.aggienetwork.com/classof1970/ and continue to check www.AggieNetwork.com/Reunions for information on our 40 Year Reunion.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone and hope that your trip to Aggieland will be a memorable one.  The campus has had many changes since our last Reunion, so you may want to spend some time visiting those new additions, including Military Walk and the new Life Sciences Building.  

Gig ’em
Sam, Dave and Ross

Reunion Registration & Check In

Please register online by clicking the link at the top of the page or return this Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840, ATTN: Class of ’70 Reunion or by FAX 979-845-9263.

If you have questions, contact the Class Programs department at The Association of Former Students at (800)633-7514 or e-mail one of your Class Agents.

Your nametags, schedule of events and a list of Classmates that pre-registered will be waiting for you at the Reunion Check-In desk, which will begin at the Hilton, and will continue all weekend with a table set up at each event. A “Who’s Attending” link is provided at the top of this page and will be updated daily during the registration period.

Walk up registrations will be accommodated based on availability. Registering before the due date will ensure there is food and fun awaiting you at each event. All registrations received after October 15, 2010 will incur a $10 late fee.

Reunion Accommodations

A block of rooms is available on a first-come, first-served-basis, for your Class of '70 40 Year Reunion at the College Station Hilton. Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly and mentioning the appropriate group code. The Convention and Visitors Bureau receives weekly updates from hotels regarding room availability.  They don't make reservations, but they can point you to the hotels likely to have rooms available.  Please call 979-260-9999 to receive those updates.   To reserve rooms you can also go to http://www.visitaggieland.com/ and scroll down to the reservation calendar to find all available room(s).

College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters Hotel801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500
$199/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of '70-Texas Tech
Group Code: CL70
Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 29, 2010
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon


Reunion Block Football Tickets

If you did not order tickets in our Reunion block prior to July 16, you may still order tickets online at   http://www.12thmanfoundation.com or by calling 1-888-99-AGGIE.  Tell the ticket office that you are attending the game as part of of the 1970 40 Year Reunion against Texas Tech and they will work with you to get you as close to the block as possible depending on ticket availability.


Transportation/Maps/Parking

Transportation to all events is on your own. Things may have changed on campus since your last visit.  For parking and/or campus maps visit the Transportation Services website at http://transport.tamu.edu/parking/visitor.aspx.  Game day parking is available at the West Campus Parking Garage next to the Rec Center.   There is a $20 fee per vehicle to park in the West Campus Parking Garage on game days, but arrive early.  Other garage spots and spaces may be available on campus. Be sure to check with Transportation Services for more information.

Transportation Services provides a FREE “Get to the Grid” game-day express shuttle from Post Oak Mall to Kyle Field. Beginning 2-1/2 hours prior to kick-off leaving from the Post Oak Mall-Sears Parking Lot and running for 1 hour after the game ends from Throckmorton St. on campus.


Silent Auction

Howdy Aggie Buddies!

As you know, our great Class of 1970 is celebrating our 40 Year Reunion on October 29-31, 2010, in College Station in connection with the Texas Tech game.  As a way to raise funds for our Class activities, we will be holding a silent auction on October 29 during our dinner/dance and prior to Midnight Yell Practice

We are inviting you as a member of the Class to participate in this auction by donating a unique item that shows and represents your business and/or products or maybe even something that you have been hoarding for 40 years that you believe will bring in some money.

It’s a great way to tell your Classmates that you have a business and are damn proud of it!  Also, it’s a great way to advertise your product or just to show that you support the Aggie way of giving.

A letter of acknowledgement of your gift will be mailed to you.

Silent Auction Items will be posted on the Class website at: http://class.aggienetwork.com/class70

•   Round of Golf for 4 at my golf course
•   Dinner for 4 at my restaurant
•   Signed Print from my gallery
•   Aggie Basket from my gift shop
•   Weekend of unused Timeshare Condo
•   Gift Certificate at my Store for $100
•   Replica of Kyle Field
•   Weekend at my Hotel
•   Photo Portrait Sitting
•   Handcrafted sculpture
•   4 Tickets to My Amusement Park
•   Signed Football or Sports Picture

Please fill it out the donation form and mail or fax it to Ross Epstein using the following contact information:

3511 Hyridge Drive
Austin, TX 78759
Fax:(512) 345-1955

Thanks and Gig ’em,
Ross Epstein


Attire

Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. The attire for each event follows the event description. All Classmates are encouraged to wear maroon to the football game.


Class Agents

Class Agents serve as a liaison between their Class and The Association. This is the perfect opportunity to get involved as a former student, stay connected to the university and help lead your Class supporting A&M. Elections are held in conjunction with your Reunions, so now is your chance!

Teams consist of three to four members of your Class and serve a five-year term. As a Class Agent you will serve on The Association of Former Students’ Leadership Council, which meets twice a year. The Association of Former Students provides orientation and resources to aid you in this role. Class Agents are responsible for keeping the Class informed through newsletters, web sites and emails, planning Class events and providing annual fund information to former students.

Please note that Co-Class Agent Sam Torn has notified The Association and Co-Class Agents of his desires to step down as a Class Agent at the conclusion of the Reunion.  Ross & Dave have indicated a desire to continue to serve if elected to another term as Class Agents.  For more information please contact the Class Programs office at 979-845-7514 or class@aggienetwork.com.  Class Agent teams and nominations must be submitted at least 14 days prior to your Reunion to get your name(s) on the ballot!


Century Club Supports Reunions

Class Reunions and numerous other programs for former and current students are supported by donations to The Association of Former Students’ Century Club. Donors also receive special benefits. Join the Century Club and help make an impact on another Aggies’ life. If you wish to donate to the annual fund please click here and you will be directed to The Association's making a gift page.

Levels of annual support include: Bronze - $100; Silver - $250; Gold - $500; Diamond - $1,000; Double Diamond - $2,000; Platinum - $5,000; Double Platinum - $10,000


Cancellation Policy

The Association of Former Students has a flexible cancellation policy. If you cannot attend your Reunion or an event for which you have registered, please call the Class Programs office 800-633-7514 at least 72 business hours prior to the start of the Reunion.


Rally to the Guidons

The Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association’s Rally to the Guidons Weekend, October 29 and 30, 2010

The Second Annual Rally to the Guidons will be held on the weekend of October 29 and 30 for the Aggies vs. Texas Tech game. The Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association’s Rally to the Guidons is an opportunity for any former cadet to march in with the Corps. The event has been allotted 1000 march in participant slots. Register today to participate in this unique event. The Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association’s Rally to the Guidons is sponsored by USAA.

Saturday, October 30, 2010
Check in opens in Duncan Dining Center 4 hours before kickoff. Check in will close 2 hours before kickoff. Block formations will begin 2 hours and 15 minutes before kickoff.

ONLY OPEN TO ACTIVE CCA MEMBERS
(call 877.892.4222 if you have questions about your membership)
Registration is $55 and includes the required 2010 Rally to the Guidons polo. Polo shirt will be mailed if you register before October 15. After October 15, you must pick up your event polo at check in.

All participants must wear the official uniform to participate in the March In, which is the 2010 Rally to the Guidons polo, khaki pants, and a maroon or tan cap.

For more information, please visit: https://www.corpsofcadets.org/WebSite/EventForm.aspx?iEventId=736