November 7-9, 2014
College Station, TX
* Please note that registration is now closed. Walk-up registration is possible but will be first-come first-served and based on availability. We only have a few extra spots at each event, so if you plan on attending and are not pre-registered, plan to arrive early.
Schedule Of Events
| Thursday, November 6 |
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| 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner at Christopher's World Grille for those who come in early - 5001 Boonville Road, Bryan (ask for '79 group when you arrive) |
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| Friday, November 7 |
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| *Please note that the cost of lunch and tours includes bus transportation to and from campus, leaving from the Hilton. Campus maps will be available at the Reunion check-in desk. You can also find a campus map at aggiemap.tamu.edu. |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Golf Outing - Texas A&M Campus Course |
| 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Reunion Check In - Hilton |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Buses depart Hilton for Lunch at Slocum Nutrition Center and Tours (buses will return to the Hilton upon the conclusion of the tours at 4:00 p.m.) |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Lunch at R.C. Slocum Nutrition Center |
| 12:30-2:00 p.m. |
Tours: Kyle Field and Indoor Track & Field |
| 2:30-4:00 p.m. |
Tours: Blue Bell Park and West Campus Player Development Center |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Hospitality Suite Opens - Hilton (Cabana Rooms 174 & 176) |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Friday Night Lights Dinner & Dancing - Traditions Club |
| 11:00 p.m. |
Yell Practice at Traditions |
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| Saturday, November 8 |
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| *Time of game will dictate order of events. Please continue to check our Reunion Page for up-to-date details on the Reunion. Parking is available in the lot outside of the Alumni Center. |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Arrival & Reunion Check-in continues - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Tailgate begins at Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Class Meeting to conduct Class business
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| 12:30p.m. |
Buffet Lunch is served |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Aggies vs. Auburn Game Watching Party - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
| Post Game |
After we BTHO Auburn, we will have the rest of the evening free to gather in the hospitality room, have dinner at our favorite restaurant in town or pay a visit to the Dixie Chicken. |
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| Sunday, November 9 |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Brunch - Hilton Ballrooms 1-3
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Depart as desired |
Howdy, Class of '79!
Our 35 Year Reunion is approximately six weeks away, November 7-9, 2014, in College Station. We hope you have marked your calendar and plan to join us for a great Reunion weekend! All Reunion events are optional, but we hope you will join us for as many as you can. It is tradition to have a Hospitality Suite at the Hilton throughout the Reunion and we will continue that tradition with the help of generous Classmates who fund the suite. We will provide light snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine...and of course lots of time for hanging out.REMEMBER: You must make a reservation for your hotel room by calling the Hilton AND you must register for the Reunion. You can fill out and return the inserted registration form but we encourage you to register online! Reserving your hotel room does NOT register you for Reunion events!
Your ’79 Class Agents,
Randi, Wendy, Mike and Tom
Reunion Accommodations
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '79 35 Year Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before October 17, 2014 at 979-693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code: CL79 to receive the rate of $159 per night, plus tax. If you prefer to stay at another hotel in the area, please call the Accommodations Hotline at 979-260-9898 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 and Holiday Inn Express. Call today!
College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters Hotel
801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500
$159/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of '79 Reunion
Code: CL79
Deadline: October 17, 2014
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
Reunion Details
THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER
For those wishing to arrive early and enjoy the sights & sounds of College Station, consider joining Classmates for a lovely pre-selected dinner at Christopher’s World Grille. It is delicious food in a relaxed but nice atmosphere. Attire is business casual. Coats & ties not required but slacks & a collared shirt for gentlemen and dress or slacks for the ladies.
Cost per person (inclusive of gratuity): $50
Let us know if you have a food allergy.
Does not include alcoholic beverages which are available on a cash basis for purchase.
Christopher’s World Grille
5001 Boonville Road, Bryan
http://www.christophersworldgrille.com/
FRIDAY CLASS OF ’79 GOLF TOURNAMENT
For those who cannot get enough of golf and have yet to experience the renovated Texas A&M Campus Course, consider participating in our our Class of ’79 golf tournament. Tom and Mike are coordinating the tournament on Friday morning. Shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m. Four man scramble, playing best ball. Plan to arrive by 8:00 a.m.
Entry Fee: $79 per golfer and includes a boxed lunch.
There will be beverage carts making rounds during the
outing! Parking is available in the lot at the golf course - the front desk at the Campus Course will give you a
parking pass when you arrive. If you want to play in a specific foursome, please indicate your designated team members when you register. All players must have their own bag and clubs.
DRESS CODE POLICY: Appropriate golf attire and collared shirts with sleeves must be worn at all times, along with soft spikes. No metal spikes are allowed.
AGGIE ATHLETICS & MORE
Wondering what Aggie athletes get to eat each day? You can find out by having lunch at the R.C. Slocum Nutrition Center. The entire cafeteria will be open and you can enjoy the offerings of Chef Lesanto and his culinary staff. Following lunch, tours of the newly renovated athletic facilities will be offered. For those who you who might never visit the student section again or be invited to watch the Aggies from a suite - this tour is for you. This is the first time tours of this kind have been offered so we are asking that Classmates be flexible.
Attire: Aggie Casual, wear comfortable shoes as we will be doing a great deal of walking. Caps are not
permitted in the dining hall.
Cost: Lunch & Tour is $30/person. This cost includes bus transportation to and from the Hilton.
Capacity: 100 maximum, so register early!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS DINNER & DANCING
We have selected a lovely venue for our Friday night party. Traditions is home to the Texas A&M Golf Team and has lovely homes - many owned by Aggies who use them as game day getaways. Enjoy a delicious fajita buffet with dancing following our meal. Tom has asked for country music. Wendy & Randi have asked for 70’s and Mike said he will dance to anything.
Cost: $50 (inclusive of gratuity)
Capacity: 150, so register early!
Does not include alcoholic beverages which will be available on a cash bar basis.
Attire is business casual. Please no shorts.
Traditions Club, 3131 Club Drive, Bryan
www.tradionsclub.com
SATURDAY GAME DAY TAILGATE & GAME WATCHING FUN
At the time of printing this mailer, we do not know the game time and so we are keeping the entire day open. When we find out game time, we will update our Reunion website with final details, so be sure to check AggieNetwork.com/Reunions regularly!
We will watch the fightin’ Texas Aggies beat the Class of ’79 Hell Outta Auburn on the fabulous Huddleston Video Wall at the Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center. We will begin the offi cial tailgate approximately 3 hours before game time. During that time, we will offer a meal catered by the fabulous Global Events. Non and alcoholic beverages will be available for sale.
No need to bring coolers, lawn chairs, pop-up tents or chicken wings. Being at the Alumni Center makes giving a party very easy.
Attire: Maroon so we can Maroon Out Auburn. Slacks or shorts, dresses, or skirts. We will be in an air-conditioned
space so no need to bring a poncho.
Cost: $25 per person (includes cost of bar set-up)
Does not include alcoholic beverages which will be available for purchase at a cash bar.
505 George Bush Drive
Parking: Available in the Alumni Center lot. Enter from George Bush Drive.
SUNDAY EVENTS
Prior to hitting the road, join Classmates for one last time at 10:00 a.m. in the Hilton Ballroom for a special
brunch buffet.
Attire: Travel wear
Cost: $25 per person (inclusive)
Transportation & Parking
Transportation to all events is on your own. There will NOT be shuttle service to and from the Hilton except for the Friday afternoon tours of athletic complexes. For parking and/or campus maps visit the Transportation Services website: h p://transport.tamu.edu.
Campus maps will be available at the Reunion check in desk. Campus has changed a great deal since we graduated and much of campus is no longer accessible by car.
Please be aware that Friday, November 7 is Aggie Ring Day and the areas surrounding campus are likely to be much busier than usual.
There is ample parking at Traditions for Friday night’s event.
On Saturday, park in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center lot. Of course, there is always ample parking at the Hilton - our Reunion headquarters hotel.
Reunion Registration & Check-in
After securing your room reservation, 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 be located at each event throughout the weekend.
Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the October 31 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.
Pictures Needed
Although most of Saturday we will have the fightin’ Texas Aggie game on the Huddleston Video Wall at the Alumni Center, there will be some time prior to the game when we would like to present a Class of ’79 slide show of past and present pictures. We can only do this with your help. Send us pictures of your family, your children, your grandchildren, your travels, and any other pictures you would like to share with Classmates. In this highly technical age, we need jpg’s of your pictures. (That means you must send them electronically as an attachment to your email. If you don’t know how, ask your child to assist you.) We will have a special section of
“selfies”. Even if you are not attending the Reunion, you can be a part of the picture show. Send your pictures with your name to
aggie79reunion@gmail.com. Submit pictures by October 24 so they can be included in the show.
Class Agent Elections
Class Agents serve as a liaison between our Class and The Association. This is the perfect opportunity to get involved as a former student, stay connected to the university and help lead our Class in supporting Texas A&M.
The election for Class of ’79 agents will be held on Saturday, November 8 either before or after the game.
Teams consist of two to five members and serve a five year term. Class Agents serve on The Association of Former Students’ Leadership Council, which meets twice a year. 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.
You must contact the Class Programs staff at The Association of Former Students by October 24 at Class@AggieNetwork.com to be included on the ballot. For more information go to http://tx.ag/ClassAgent or email Class@AggieNetwork.com.
Consider a donation to the Hospitality Suite
A highlight of each Class Reunion is the hospitality suite where Classmates come together to hang out and tell stories while enjoying a refreshing beverage and a snack. Each of us has great memories of the “It Might Never Close Hospitality Suite.”
For this event to happen, we need the help of Classmates. Thank you for considering a donation to purchase supplies for the Hospitality Suite. Unfortunately, because of tax issues you cannot make this donation to The Association. You must write a check and send it via snail mail to our Class Agent. All donors will be acknowledged at our Reunion.
What amount to give? Any amount with the digits 79 is appropriate and preferably there are at least two digits before the period. ($79, $179, $1979 are all perfect!)
Send to: Wendy Neidigk
6310 Fox Hunt Dr., Arlington, TX 76001.
Make checks out to Class of ’79 Hospitality.
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, October 31, 2014. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee. Registration changes after the October 31 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.
