October 23-25, 2015
College Station, TX
HOWDY
The kickoff time for the game on Saturday Oct. 24 is 6 p.m. Please look at the final schedule of events listed below for the updated times and order of events. Please check the weather and plan accordingly. Rain is in the forecast. See you at the Reunion, to watch the Aggies BTHO ole miss!
Gig ‘Em,
Dave Allen
Kellam Colquitt
Ross Epstein
Vic Reid
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 23
| 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Reunion registration & check-in |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 p.m. |
Kyle Field Tour and Lunch SOLD OUT |
Kyle Field & Slocum Nutrition Center |
| Noon - 6:00 p.m. |
Golf Outing (contact Ron Adams) |
Texas A&M Campus Course |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Reunion check-in |
Hilton Hotel Lobby |
| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
Wine Class: Event is full & SOLD OUT |
Hilton Cabana Rooms 252,254, & 256 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Reunion registration & check-in |
Duncan Dining Hall - East Side |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Reception Begins (cash bar) |
Duncan Dining Hall - East Side |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Dinner Begins |
Duncan Dining Hall - East Side |
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-Speaker: Col Bryon Stebbins '78 |
Chief of Staff, The Corps of Cadets |
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-Post Dinner Dance |
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Saturday, October 24
*Final schedule*
| 3:30 p.m. |
Reunion registration & check-in |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Reception Begins (cash bar) |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr Alumni Center |
| 4 p.m. |
Class Meeting |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr Alumni Center
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| 4:45 p.m. |
Class Picture |
Haynes Ring Plaza |
| 5 p.m. |
Pre-game meal is served (BBQ) |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Pre-game show begins |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
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| 6 p.m. |
Kickoff: Aggies vs. Ole Miss |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
| Post Game |
Informal events & gatherings |
On Your Own |
Sunday, October 25
*In the event of rain, the Silver Taps ceremony will be conducted at the Farewell Breakfast - a call on the location will be made at the game on Saturday night based on weather forecast*
| 7:30 a.m. |
Class Silver Taps Ceremony |
Bonfire Memorial on campus |
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-Aggie Band Buglers |
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Reunion Check in |
Hilton Hotel Lobby
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Farewell Breakfast |
Hilton Oakwood Ballroom |
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-Singing Cadets performance |
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ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the Class of ’70 45 Year Reunion. Our headquarters hotel, *College Station Hilton*, has been sold out, but you can make a reservation at the College Station Courtyard Marriott by calling (979) 695-8111 before Sept. 18. For those wanting to come on Thursday night the Courtyard is also offering rooms for Oct. 22. 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. 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
*Room block is currently full*
$129/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of 1970
Code: CL70
Deadline: October 2, 2015
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
College Station Courtyard Marriott
3939 SH 6 South — (979) 695-8111
$102/night, plus tax
Group Name: TAMU Class of 1970
Code: AFS
Deadline: September 18, 2015
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
REUNION CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
After securing your room reservation, you can print out and return the Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, PO Box 10005, College Station, TX 77842, ATTN: Class of '70 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 times listed on the schedule of events. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the October 11 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.
WINE CLASS
*Event has been fully booked* Tasting and enjoying wine: A basic course for the first 25 to sign up. Ross Epstein will teach this 1.5 hour long class.
KYLE FIELD TOUR
Don't miss this special tour! There are only 75 spots available. Get an up close and personal tour of the newly renovated Kyle Field. Your Class will have the opportunity to go inside Kyle Field and see the behind the scene operations of a stadium that holds over 100,000 spectators. Lunch will be provided at the R.C. Slocum Nutrition Center. For those taking the tour please meet at Entry 8 on the east side of Kyle Field behind the War Hymn monument 10 minutes prior to the tour time. Please click here for a map of where to meet for the tour. In the event of rain please meet inside the lobby located directly behind of the War Hymn memorial inside Kyle Field.
SUNDAY MORNING MEMORIAL SERVICE
One of the great traditions that our Class participated in was Bonfire. That tradition ended with the tragedy that took the lives of twelve members of the Aggie Family. Join us Sunday Morning at sunrise (07:30 a.m.) at the Bonfire Memorial on campus for a very brief remembrance ceremony. The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band buglers will provide Taps for the conclusion of the ceremony. Following this event we'll have the buglers as well as the Singing Cadets join us as our guests for breakfast at the Hilton before we all head home. In the event of rain, the Silver Taps ceremony will be conducted at the Farewell Breakfast at 9 a.m. - a call on the location will be made at the game on Saturday night based on weather forecast.
CAMPUS MAP
While the campus of Texas A&M may have changed a lot from when you were a student, the Spirit of Aggieland remains the same. Click here for a current map of the Texas A&M campus. The map displays all current buildings on campus, and has a search bar where you can find where a particular building is located.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is on your own. Please check with your respective hotel regarding their shuttle service.
PARKING
While on campus you may park in the visitor lot of the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, Koldus, or West Campus Garage. For more information on campus, please visit transport.tamu.edu.
GOLF
Don’t miss out on the newly renovated TAMU Campus Course designed by architect Jeff Blume. The Class of 1970 will be hosting a golf outing on Friday October 23, so come join your Classmates for a round of fun. If you are interested in the golf outing, please register to play and contact Ron Adams regarding your pairing: radams@belaw.com.
ATTIRE
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. Feel free to dress comfortably as you will be walking across campus, and it will still be hot in October. Dress for game day is Aggie attire. Be sure to check the weather forecast before making your way to College Station to pack accordingly.
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 they 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, websites and emails, planning Class events, and providing annual fund information to former students. If you wish to serve as a Class Agent for your Class, or would like more information, please 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 team on the ballot. All nominations must be received by the Reunion Registration Deadline. The following team has already been nominated:
Team 1: Dave Allen, Kellam Colquitt, Ross Epstein, Vic Reid
CENTURY CLUB DONATION
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) prior to October 19, 2015. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee. Registration changes after the October 19 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
