September 20 - 22, 2013
College Station, TX
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 20
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On Your Own
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Reconnect on Campus: Visitors Center Tour, Bonfire Memorial, Sanders Corps Center, George Bush Presidential Library, renovated MSC, etc.
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| Morning |
Golf Outing - Traditions Club (see info below & contact Dusty Oldham to sign up)
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4:00 p.m.
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Reunion Registration & Check In Begins - Hilton |
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Hospitality Room "Happy Hour" hosted by our Class Agents - Hilton |
7:00 p.m.
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Class Reception with Heavy Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar - Hilton Oakwood Ballroom
(food will be available from 7-9 p.m., bar will be open until 11 p.m.) |
| Midnight |
Yell Practice - Kyle Field (optional and transportation online) |
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*Saturday, September 21
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Game Day Activities
*Times on Saturday are subject to change. Please continue to check for up-to-date details on the Reunion. Parking is available in the West Campus Parking Garage on game days for $20 per vehicle or use a game day parking pass.
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2:00 p.m.(4 hours before kick-off)
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Reunion Registration & Check In continues - Student Rec Center Archery Room |
| 2:30 p.m. (3 1/2 hours before kick-off) |
Class Meal & Business Meeting - Student Rec Center Archery Room |
| 6:00 p.m. |
SMU vs Texas A&M - Kyle Field
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Post game
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Class Dinner Buffet & Cash Bar - Hilton
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| Post buffet |
Hospitality Room "Happy Hour" hosted by your Class Agents (post dinner) - Hilton |
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| Sunday, September 22 |
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Reunion Registration & Information Desk Continues - Hilton |
| 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. |
Farewell Breakfast - Hilton Oakwood Ballroom |
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Depart at your leisure |
Howdy, Class of '73!
Our Class of ’73 Reunion is quickly approaching. Can you believe that it’s been 40 short years since we walked the stage in G. Rollie White Coliseum! Many of you have attended past Class Reunions, while some have not been able to do so. Whatever the case, we sincerely hope that you are planning to attend this upcoming “milestone” Class Reunion in September. We’re putting together what we hope will be a most enjoyable, memorable and fun-filled weekend for you and your family. Contact all your old buds, guys and gals, Corps and civilian, on campus or off and let’s make this our biggest and best Reunion yet. Please take a minute to look over this Reunion Mailer and become familiar with the events and activities we’re including as part of our Reunion. Friday evening will be very casual and will allow Classmates to mix and mingle and start to get caught up with as we arrive and check in for the weekend. Saturday will be a “work in progress.” Because of TV scheduling, more than likely, we won’t know the kick-off time until the Monday prior to the game. An early or late game time will cause us to adjust our Reunion schedule of events. That said, as soon as the kick-off time is announced, we’ll make the necessary modifications to the Reunion schedule and pass that information to you via e-mail.
Give us a shout if you have any questions or need a clarification about the Reunion. Please register at your earliest convenience, either online or using the enclosed Reunion registration form.
We really hope to have as many of our Classmates and families attending as possible, so let’s get registered. See you in September!
Beat the Class of ’73 Hell outta SMU!
Gig ’em,
Wade, Buck & Bill
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 '73 Reunion or by FAX 979-845-9263.
If you have questions, contact the Class Programs department at The Association of Former Students at (979) 845-7514 or e-mail one of your Class Agents.
Your name tags, schedule of events and a list of Classmates that pre-registered will be waiting for you at the Reunion Check-In desk, which 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 September 9, 2013 will incur a $10 late fee.
Reunion Accommodations
*The block at the Hilton is currently sold out! Please check with the Convention and Visitors Bureau (979-260-9999) 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 is available on a first-come, first-served-basis, for your Class of '73 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 VisitAggieland.com and scroll down to the reservation calendar to find all available rooms.
College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters Hotel
801 University Drive East —(979) 693-7500
$249/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of '73
Group Code: CL43
Hotel Reservation Deadline: August 30, 2013
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 June 7, you may still order tickets online at www.12thmanfoundation.com or by contacting the ticket office at 1-888-99-AGGIE depending on ticket availability. Tell them that you are attending the game in conjunction with the Class of 1973 40 Year Reunion against SMU and they will work with you to get you as close to the block as possible.
The Association of Former Students is pleased to announce a Class block of seats for the SMU football game, during the weekend of your Reunion. The 12th Man Foundation Ticket Office is handling the ticket requests. The deadline to order guaranteed tickets in the Class Block was June 7, 2013. After the deadline, tickets will go on sale to the general public and will be available as long as tickets remain. Reunion block tickets may be be ordered now online through the 12th Man Foundation's website. The tickets are $60 plus $5 per ticket fee.
Tickets requests are set for Flash Seats delivery. Flash Seats replaced e-tickets and is a digital delivery service. A summary of how it works is explained below:
To enter the game, simply take the credit card you used to purchase the tickets (or your driver’s license if you’ve added it as an alternate ID by logging in at http://aggies.flashseats.com) and go directly to the entrance. The ticket attendants simply swipe the card and print your seat locators. You do not need to stop at a Will Call window. It’s safe, secure, and fast.
Actual printed tickets will be available by phone (888-99-AGGIE).
Golf Outing
Classmate Dusty Oldham has agreed to “host” the golf outing. If you are interested in participating in the golf outing during your Reunion, please contact him at dusty.oldham@gmail.com or (806) 216-0388. The golf outing will be at Traditions Club. This is a separate event and is NOT included in registration so golfers will need to contact Dusty directly to register and set up tee times.
Attire
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. As far as the weather, it could be hot or cold, dry or rainy—remember, it’s September in Aggieland, so it will most likely be pretty hot! So check the Weather Channel before you leave home, pack accordingly, and then still consider bringing the opposite of what they predicted!
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 theTransportation Services website. 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 gamedays, but arrive early. Other garage spots and spaces may be available on campus. Be sure to check with Transporation 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 Street on campus.
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 two to five 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.
Class Agent elections will be held after the Reunion, if needed. Your current Class Agents are running again and will be adding Melody (McNeil) Tarrillion '73 to their team, but are open to other teams stepping up to run as well.
For more information go to http://tx.ag/ClassAgent, e-mail Class@AggieNetwork.comor call (800) 633-7514 at least 7 days prior to your Reunion to get your name on the ballot! All nominations must be received by the Reunion Registration Deadline.
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.
