March 5 - 7, 2013
College Station, TX
| Tuesday, March 5 |
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1:00 p.m.
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Sul Ross Group Reunion Welcome Reception – Hilton North & South 40 Ballrooms
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Reunion Registration & Check-In Desk Opens – Hilton Ballroom 1
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Hotel Check-In Available
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Class Hospitality Rooms Open – Hilton
- Hospitality Room assignments will be posted at the Reunion Registration Desk
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6:00 p.m.
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Cash bars open for cocktail reception and visitation before dinner – Hilton (casual or business casual)
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6:30 p.m.
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Individual Class Dinners – Hilton Ballrooms
- Dining Room assignments will be posted at the Reunion Registration Desk
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Sul Ross Group Cluster Dinner
- Classes with fewer than 30 total pre-registered participants will be asked to join the Cluster Dinner due to limited Ballroom space. Classes will still be allowed to sit together during the Cluster Dinner.
- Cluster Dinner Keynote speaker: Frederick D. McClure '76, CEO, George Bush Presidential Library Foundation
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| Wednesday, March 6 |
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8:00 a.m.
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Reunion Registration & Check-In Desk Opens – Hilton Lobby
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9:00 a.m.
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Men’s Business Meeting – Hilton Ballroom
- State of the Cadet Corps: BG Joe Ramirez '79, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets
- Porter S. Garner III '79, President and CEO, The Association of Former Students
- David Heath '76, Chair of the Board, The Association of Former Students
- Class of 1958 Induction Ceremony
- Spouses are welcome to attend business meeting but please make note of such on your Registration form so we can make the necessary seating arrangements. Seating will be limited.
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9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
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Shuttle Bus service to Board of Regent Quarters & Hilton
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| 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. |
Ladies’ Coffee, Board of Regent Quarters
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11:30 a.m.
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Shuttle service begins to MSC for luncheon (Please note that this is a shuttle service and there may be a short wait time between trips)
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| Noon |
Sul Ross Group Luncheon – MSC Ballroom
- Keynote speaker: Dr. R Bowen Loftin '71, President of Texas A&M University
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After lunch, there will be time to walk around the MSC before returning to the Hilton.
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2:00 p.m.
2:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Last bus departs MSC to return to the Hilton
Free time for Hospitality Room visiting and relaxation
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6:00 p.m.
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Cash bars open for cocktail reception and visiting before banquet - Hilton Ballroom (cocktail or church attire)
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Banquet - Hilton Ballroom
- Keynote Speaker: John Sharp '72, Chancellor, Texas A&M University System
- Featured Entertainment: The Aggieland Orchestra
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Thursday, March 7
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check-In Desk Opens – Hilton Lobby
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Sul Ross Group Breakfast – Hilton Ballroom
- Keynote Speakers: Jason Cook, VP for Marketing & Communication, Texas A&M University
- John Claybrook '13, Student Body President, Texas A&M University
- Marquis Alexander '13, Corps Commander, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets
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Depart at your leisure |
Howdy, Sul Ross Ags!
Plans are being made for a tremendous Sul Ross Group Reunion for March 5-7, 2013, Tuesday through Thursday. We look forward to inducting the Class of '58 into the Group.
The university will be in session during this time, allowing us to schedule some interesting events and speakers and to interact with students. This will make it possible for us to receive the greatest amount of information and be brought up to date concerning our university.
The Headquarters Hotel for the Reunion is the College Station Hilton. Please note the deadline for registering on the registration form. It will be to your advantage to register as soon as possible. Remember that you can always cancel if something unforeseen arises. Please pay attention to The Association's cancellation policy as well as the hotel’s policy.
Check-in time with The Association of Former Students staff will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 5th. You can find out at that time the location of the hospitality room and dinner for your particular Class at the registration area. In order to qualify for an individual Class Dinner, a Class must have at least 30 pre-registered members. If your Class does not qualify for a separate dinner, you will still be able to sit together as a Class at the Cluster Dinner.
Our ladies are welcome to attend all functions. However, while Wednesday’s business meeting is going on, they have the option of being entertained in the Board of Regents Quarters.
Sul Ross members have done so much for the school we love, and the Executive Board appreciates this more than you know. There is one more thing we need to do and that is to try to send in another $100.
As you will remember, we, as a group, committed to raise $200,000 in three years to fund a pillar for the renovated MSC Flag Room. Thus far, we have raised $168,000, leaving a balance of $32,000.
With a small amount from each of us, we will be able to finish our three-year commitment by the 2013 Sul Ross Reunion. We Aggies and members of the Sul Ross Group surely don’t want to default on our commitment to the students who, by the way, have pledged $80 million to the MSC renovation project.
It is only fitting that the Sul Ross Group have its name inscribed on one of the pillars to remind all future Aggies of the contribution made by former students who graduated 55 years ago. (I have seen the location of the pillar, and we will all be proud!)
We are hoping for an outstanding reunion turnout. Getting to visit and to know each other better will make this a very interesting and rewarding time.
Gig 'em,
Harry J. Green, Jr. '52
President, Sul Ross Group
Reunion Accommodations
*The block at the Hilton is currently sold out! Please check with the Convention and Visitors Bureau or with one of the hotels listed in close proximity to the Hilton which are Hyatt Place, Hawthorne Suites, Comfort Suites, Homewood Suites, Residence Inn and holiday Inn Express to make your reservation. Call today!
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '58 55th Anniversary Reunion & Sul Ross Group Annual Induction. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before February 11, 2013 at 979-693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code: ROSS13 to receive the rate of $135 per night, plus tax. If you prefer to stay at another hotel in the area, please call the Accommodations Hotline at 979-260-9999 to check on hotel availability in the area. You may also go to the Bryan-College Station Accommodations website to book a room. Hotels in close proximity to the Hilton are Hyatt Place, Hawthorne Suites, Comfort Suites, Homewood Suites, Residence Inn and Holiday Inn Express. Call today!
*College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters Hotel
801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500
$135/night, plus tax
Group Name: Sul Ross Reunion
Code: ROSS13
Deadline: February 11, 2013
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
Reunion Registration & Check In
After securing your room reservation, you can print out and return the Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840, ATTN: Class of 1958 55th Reunion; FAX 979-845-9263; or you can register online.
If you have any questions, please contact the Former Student Programs office at The Association of Former Students at 800-633-7514.
Your nametags, an updated schedule of events and a list of pre-registered participants will be waiting for you at the Reunion Check-In Desk, which will open at the College Station Hilton at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the February 19 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.
CALL FOR CLASS AGENTS
During the Reunion Ted Lowe and John Deithloff are stepping down as Class Agents and are looking for replacements
to join John Mayfield. If you are interested in becoming a Class Agent, contact Class Programs at The Association of Former Students prior to the Reunion to learn the roles and responsibilities of Class Agents. For more information please email Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Century Club supports Reunions
Your participation in the annual fund has a significant impact on the education experience of our students and provides the resources needed to support programs and activities for students and former students. We appreciate that you choose to participate and support Aggies and Texas A&M. Make a difference by donating now.
Levels of annual giving include:
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999
Diamond - $1000-$1999
Double Diamond - $2000-$4999
Platinum - $5000-$9999
Double Platinum - $10,000 plus
Nominating Committee Report
The Nominating Committee, following the customs and practices previously established, proposes the following slate of officers, assistant directors and ex-officio officers for the 2013-2014 year to be voted upon during the Men’s Business Meeting on March 6, 2013.
President - Ridley Briggs '54
1st Vice President - Mike Trotter '55
2nd Vice President - Paul Holladay '56
Assistant Director - Jimmy Tyree '54
Assistant Director - Charlie Seely '55
Assistant Director - Joe Foster '56
Immediate Past President* - Harry Green '52
Corps Liaison - BG Joe Ramirez ’79
The Association of Former Students Liaison - Porter S. Garner III ’79
Historian* - Olive DeLucia
Historian Emeritus* - Dick Hervey '42
*Ex-Officio Member of the Board
Cancellation Policy
The Association of Former Students has a fairly flexible cancellation policy. If you cannot attend your Reunion, or an event for which you have registered, please contact the Former Student Programs office (800-633-7514) at least 72 business hours prior to the Reunion. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee. Registration changes after the 72 hour deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
