May 8 - 10, 2015
College Station, TX
Schedule of Events
| Friday, May 8 |
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| Noon |
Reunion Registration & Check In Begins - Hilton |
| On you Own |
Reconnect on Campus: Visitor Center Tour, Bonfire Memorial, |
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Sanders Corps Center, MSC, George Bush Presidential Library, |
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etc.
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1:30 p.m.
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Skeet Shooting at Gun Smoke Shooting Range - Snook, TX (10076 County Road 295, Snook, TX 77878) |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Hospitality Room Open (Cabana Rooms 170 & 172) |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check In Closes - Hilton
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| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check In Continues - Murphy's Law & Pub Brauhaus (107 N. Main St., Bryan, TX 77803 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Welcome Reception Murphy's Law Pub & Brauhaus |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner Buffet at Murphy's Law Pub & Brauhaus |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Post Dinner Reception (cash bar) - Murphy's Law |
| Post Dinner |
Class Hospitality Room Open (Cabana Rooms 170 & 172) |
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| Saturday, May 9 |
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check In Continues - Hilton |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Class Brunch Buffet - Hilton Oakwood Ballroom
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Class Business Meeting
Keynote Speaker: Eric Hyman Athletic Director, Texas A&M University |
| 2:00 p.m. |
A&M vs. South Carolina Baseball Game - Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park |
| Post Game |
Class Exits Stadium and Meets in Plaza outside the Main Entrance
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| Post Game |
Post Game Cocktails - Cox Diamond Club at Blue Bell Park |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Post Game Good Bull BBQ - Olsen Pavilion |
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| Sunday, May 10 |
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Depart at your leisure |
Howdy!
The Class of 1975 40 Year Reunion is May 8 - 10, 2015. Sign-up details are below.
Our headquarters hotel will be the College Station Hilton and the main sporting event will be the A&M vs. South Carolina baseball game Saturday afternoon. Highlights include a skeet shoot on Friday, followed by an evening meal and social at Murphy’s Law Irish pub in the newly restored downtown Bryan. There will be a Saturday morning brunch and class meeting at the Hilton with Eric Hyman, A&M Athletic Director as the guest Speaker. We will also discuss class business that morning. Following the game we will get a first class experience with cocktails in the Kay and Jerry S. Cox ’72 Diamond Club and a Good Bull BBQ at Olsen Pavilion. Sign up now and don’t miss out on the fun.
Mailed newsletters are only sent every 5 years for our major Reunions so all other Class notices are sent by email (mini reunions for example). Our Class and The Association of Former Students need your email address so we can keep you informed. There are instructions below on options to provide your email.
Your Class Agents,
David Kaspar, Tony Pelletier, David Pierce & Terry Rathert
Reunion Accommodations
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '75 40 Year Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before April 17, 2015 at 979-693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code: CL75 to receive the rate of $129 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 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) 693-75
$129/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of '75 Reunion
Code: CL75
Deadline: April 17, 2015
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
Class Block Baseball Game Tickets
A Class block of seats will be available Saturday for the South Carolina baseball game in the General Admission area. The 12th Man Ticket Office is handling the ticket order process. Please click on the following website to purchase tickets for a price of $11 per seat plus the processing fee. Please see the seating chart for the seat locations. You must enter the passcode of 1975 to access the Class Block.
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 '75 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. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the April 30 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.
Gun Smoke Shooting Range
As part of the weekend Reunion activities, we’ve reserved the sporting clays course at the Gunsmoke Shooting Range in Snook for Friday afternoon. Anyone interested in participating should email Terry Rathert at flyfish2@sbcglobal.net before May 1. We will shoot a ten station, 100 target sporting clays course, beginning at 1:30 pm. This will not be a competition, but you are free to set up friendly bets and ‘partnerships’ on your own with your buds. The cost is $47.50 per shooter and will be paid on site not through the registration form. You may either provide your own shells, or purchase them at the range. 12 and 20 gauge shells from Gunsmoke are $7.95/box. Gunsmoke also has guns for rent for $20, but you must purchase your shells from them if you rent a shotgun. We plan to finish in time for all participants to be able to enjoy other activities later in the day, and into the evening. You may also visit http://gunsmokeshootingrange.com/ for more information about the range.
Parking
Friday 8 May: Downtown Bryan has limited street side parking, but a recently built parking garage on E. 27th St & Regent is within walking distance of downtown amenities. Hourly rate is $1.00 per hour.
Saturday 9 May: Parking during the baseball game is available for $5 at Reed Arena and can be reserved ahead of time using the following link.
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! Your current Class Agents, would like to serve another term for another five years, if elected. Team 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.
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, dry or rainy—remember, it’s May in Aggieland! So check the Weather Channel before you leave home, pack accordingly, and then still consider bringing the opposite of what they predicted!
Email Updates
You may have received emails or a postcard to update your contact information by calling 1-866-441-3456. You can also update your information by going online and registering for your Aggie Network online account. It only takes a few minutes to set one up and years of connections can be maintained. Please help your class stay connected and update your email address.
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 May 4, 2015. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee. Registration changes after the May 4, deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
