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October 3-5, 2014
College Station, TX

Schedule Of Events

Thursday, October 2
7:00 p.m.	Informal get-together for those who come in early at Wings 'N More - 1511 University Dr., College Station (ask for '74 group when you arrive)
Friday, October 3
*Please note that transportation to and from all tours will be ON YOUR OWN. For a list of available parking options, visit transport.tamu.edu. Campus maps will be available at the Reunion check-in desk. You can also find a campus map at aggiemap.tamu.edu.
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Reunion Registration & Check In - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
9:45 a.m.	Golf Outing Check In - Texas A&M University Campus Course (parking lot available at the Campus Course)
10:30 a.m.	Golf Outing Tee-off begins - Texas A&M University Campus Course
10:00 a.m.	Tour of Texas A&M University Vet School (VLAH), hosted by Tim Turner, DVM (Meet at the main entrance to the Large Animal Hospital, 500 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy, for the tour. Parking available at West Campus Garage (WCG) - about a 15 minute walk from WCG to the Vet School)
On Your Own	Lunch - suggested restaurants close by: La Bodega, Blackwater Draw, Dixie Chicken or there are a few dining options available in the MSC
2:00 p.m.	Tour of Memorial Student Center
5:00 p.m.	Reunion Registration & Check-in continues - Equine Complex  Friday night - western theme Attire - boots and jeans or Aggie casual
5:00 p.m.	Tour of Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM '56 Equine Complex, hosted by Bob Byrns (parking available in the Equine Complex lot after 5 p.m.)
6:00 p.m.	Cocktail Hour (cash bar) - Equine Complex Auditorium
7:00 p.m.	Class Dinner, cash bar, entertainment, dancing & yell practice - Equine Complex Auditorium
Post Event	Hospitality Room open - Hilton (Cabana Rooms 254 & 256 - Poolside). Beer and wine provided or BYOB.
Saturday, October 4
*Parking is available in the lot outside of the Alumni Center.
8:00 a.m.	Reunion Registration & Check In continues - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
8:30 a.m.	MAROON OUT ALUMNI CENTER - WHOOP! Attire - favorite Aggie game day attire *Since the game is an early kick-off, there will be light breakfast items offered at the Class Business Meeting. Class Business Meeting & Fajita Buffet Lunch - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center (*Fajita Buffet Lunch will be served at half-time.) Guest speakers: John Sharp '72, Chancellor, Texas A&M System and BG Joe Ramirez '79, Commandant, Corps of Cadets Senior Boots Presentation Class Agent Elections Silver Taps Other Class Business Class Photo at Haynes Ring Plaza immediately after Class Business Meeting. Cash bar opens at the Alumni Center following Class Photo and will remain open for the duration of the game.
11:00 a.m.	Aggies vs. Mississippi State Game Watching Party - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center - BT74HO MSU!
Post Game	Hospitality Room open - Hilton (Cabana Rooms 254 & 256 - Poolside). Time to visit, watch more football, play dominos and/or break away with your favorite group. No formal dinner plans. May order in pizza for those hanging out all evening at the hospitality area. Beer and wine provided or BYOB.
Sunday, October 5
9:00 a.m.	Devotional Service led by Kyle McNeely & Scott Royal - Hilton, North & South 40 Ballrooms
	Depart at your leisure

Howdy, Class of '74!

We hope you celebrated our nation’s birthday this 4th of July while remembering those who fought to keep America a free nation. We truly believe our generation has been the most blessed of all times and for that we are so grateful. This October 3-5 we have planned an exciting weekend to celebrate our friendships, our lost Classmates, the memorable days on the campus of Texas A&M University, and to tell each other how much we mean to each other. Past Reunions have kindled our spirits of camaraderie and we have lost some of our beloved Classmates between each of the Reunions. Plan to be among us this October and celebrate our 40 Year Reunion.

Scott Eberhart and Cheryl Kruckemeyer have served as Class Agents for the past 10 years, and Alan Futrell has served for the past five years. It has been a privilege and honor for each of us. The experience has been rewarding beyond explanation, and we thank you for showing us your appreciation. We three will not return as Class Agents after this year, and new Classmates will take our places. This Reunion will be bittersweet for each of us, and we look forward to new leadership with fresh new ideas and events as we approach our 50th Anniversary Reunion.

Texas A&M continues to grow to new exciting heights in every aspect, and it is almost impossible to keep up with the activities. The passion for excellence continues to drive Aggie leaders to higher achievements and it is our responsibility as former students to insist that the integrity and honor instilled in us during our days on campus, is a mainstay of every decision.

God Bless America, God Bless Texas, and God Bless Class of ’74 and all Texas Aggies!

Your ’74 Class Agents,
Scott, Alan, Cheryl and Randy

Reunion Accommodations
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '74 40 Year Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before September 12, 2014 at 979-693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code: CL74 to receive the rate of $125 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 websiteto book a room. Hotels in close proximity to the Hilton are Hyatt Place, Hawthorne Suites, Comfort Suites and Holiday Inn Express. Call today!

College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters Hotel

801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500
$125/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of '74 Reunion
Code: CL74
Deadline: September 12, 2014
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon

Campus Parking Information
Transportation to all events is on your own. There will NOT be shuttle service to and from the Hilton. For parking and/or campus maps, visit the Transportation Services website. Campus maps will be available at the Reunion check in desk.

On Friday night, parking is available at the Equine Complex after 5 p.m. For Saturday, you can park in the lot at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center.

Reunion Registration & Check-in
After securing your room reservation, you can register online or 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 '74 Reunion or by FAX 979-845-9263.

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 be located at each event throughout the weekend.

Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the September 19 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.

Golf Outing
Make plans to kick-off (or tee off!) our 40 Year Reunion morning with an outing on the links at the '74 Golf Outing! The fun-and-games tourney will be held at the recently renovated Texas A&M University Campus Golf Course located on campus at 1 Bizzell Street, College Station. Be sure to arrive early and check in no later than 10 a.m. Tee times begin at 10:30 a.m. Entry fee is just $74 (what else?!) per golfer and includes a boxed lunch. Have no fear! There WILL be beverage carts making rounds during the outing! If you want to play in a specific foursome, please indicate your designated team members on the attached Reunion registration form. Note: all players must have their own bag and set of clubs. Dress code policy: appropriate golf attire and shirts with sleeves must be worn at all times, along with soft spikes (no metal spikes allowed).

Pictures Needed
Family pics! Kids pics! Grandkids pics! Travel pics! Campus pics! License plate pics! Aggie Muster pics! Tailgate party pics! Corps pics!

Class Agents and The Association staff are working on a new picture slide show to be shown during the '74 Reunion. We need YOUR pictures from our time at A&M, your Aggie-related experiences and events since graduation and previous Class Reunions. If you have any photos that you're willing to share, please send them via email to Class@AggieNetwork.com. These photos are a great addition to the Reunion and always give us a fun & smile-filled walk down '74 memory lane.

Senior Boots
Your Class Agents have received several requests for an opportunity to donate their senior boots to the Corps of Cadets. The Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, BG Joe Ramirez ’79, says he can accept no more than 20 pairs of boots. Therefore, if you would like to donate your boots that are in useable condition, please contact Scott Eberhart at 817-729-7476 or email ccrv1974@gmail.com and reserve your spot. We will make a group presentation to the Commandant at our business meeting on Saturday at our 40 Year Reunion. The donated boots will join a cache of over 100 pairs that are available for qualified seniors. Recipients are required to maintain them and return them in like usable condition. Not all boots are used each year.

Class Agent Elections
Judy Macha Brown, Randy Maness, Kyle McNeely and Robert Oliver have announced they will be running as a team for 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 in supporting A&M. Elections are held in conjunction with your Reunions, so now is your chance! As for your current Class Agents, Alan Futrell, Cheryl Kruckemeyer and Scott Eberhart are stepping down. Randy Maness hopes to represent the Class of ’74 for another five years, if elected.

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 at your Reunion. If you wish to serve as a Class Agent for our Class, you must contact the Class Programs staff at The Association of Former Students at Class@AggieNetwork.com or 979-845-7514 before the Reunion to get your name on the ballot. All nominations must be received by the Reunion Registration Deadline. For more information go to http://tx.ag/ClassAgent or email Class@AggieNetwork.com.

Weekend Selection Information
Your Reunion is on an away game weekend. Class Agents are responsible for selecting Reunion dates on behalf of their respective Classes. Since 2009, several Classes have held successful Reunions on away game weekends. Away game Reunions are nice because you won’t be dealing with problems like parking, traffic, exorbitant hotel costs, expensive football tickets or bad seats in bad weather. A typical couple usually pays around $1,000 to attend a Reunion on a home football game when you factor in all the costs. Another determining factor of having the Reunion on this weekend was that a block of football tickets for a Reunion during a conference home game is no longer an option now that we are in the SEC. Reunion feedback shows that participants want more “face time” in a quieter, relaxed atmosphere. This is why your Class Agents elected to choose this date for your Reunion in the fall.

The renovated Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center has a video wall that offers a great opportunity to watch the game. The big advantage to this approach is that the cost is cut in half with the opportunity to maximize the face time with your Classmates. Hotel room rates are reasonable on away games and in the event you don’t get your reservation in for the Reunion in time, you aren’t staying in Caldwell. You also have a more relaxed chance to see the campus without all the craziness of a home football game.

Attire
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. All Classmates are encouraged to wear their Aggie maroon on Saturday. As far as the weather, it could be hot or cold, dry or rainy—remember, it’s early October in Aggieland!  So check the Weather Channel before you leave home, pack accordingly, and then still consider bringing the opposite of what they predicted!

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:
Active - $1-$99
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999
Diamond - $1000-$1999
Double Diamond - $2000-$4999
Platinum - $5000-$9999
Double Platinum - $10,000 plus

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) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2014. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee. Registration changes after the September 12 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.

Please make sure your Aggie Network profile is up-to-date with your current email and mailing address to ensure that you receive all upcoming communications regarding the weekend's activities.