November 7-9, 2014
College Station, TX
Schedule Of Events
Friday, November 7 |
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*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. |
7:00 p.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check In - Texas A&M Foundation Hagler Center |
7:30 p.m. |
Fruit/Cheese & Dessert Reception with cash bar - Texas A&M Foundation Hagler Center |
10:00 p.m. |
Yell Practice - Ring Plaza, Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
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Saturday, November 8 |
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*Times on Saturday are subject to change. Please continue to check our Reunion Page for up-to-date details on the Reunion. Parking is available at the University Center Garage attached to Koldus for a small fee. |
12:30 p.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check In continues - Memorial Student Center, Gates Ballroom
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1 p.m.
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Class Business Meeting & Meal - Memorial Student Center, Gates Ballroom
Cash bar will be available during the game watching party. |
2:30 p.m. |
Aggies vs. Auburn Game Watching Party - MSC Gates Ballroom |
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Sunday, November 9 |
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Explore campus, hang out with friends, visit your Aggie kids, and depart at your leisure. |
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '82-'86 Block 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: CL84 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 '84 Reunion
Code: CL84
Deadline: October 17, 2014
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
Reunion Registration Fee Information
Reunion Registration fees help cover a number of expenses. These costs include printing and postage, facility rentals, event gratuities, audio/visual equipment needs, Reunion tumblers, table, chair and linen rentals/set-up and other administrative costs.
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 Texas A&M Foundation. For Saturday, you can park in the University Center Garage attached to Koldus for a small fee.
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 24 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.
Class Agent Elections
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!
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 online after 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 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 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 November 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, 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.