Class of '76 40 Year Reunion

October 20-22, 2016
College Station, TX

HOWDY
Your Class Reunion ​has been finalized with your Class Agents. If you still have questions after reading the information listed on the Reunion Website, contact the Class Programs Office at 800-633-7514 or email us Class@AggieNetwork.com. We hope to see you this fall in Aggieland and if you are attending the Reunion take the following three actions!

1. Register for the Reunion 

2. Make lodging arrangements 

3. Coordinate with your Classmates to attend (Find an Aggie)

Thanks and Gig ’em,
Class Programs Team

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, October 20

Friday, October 21

Saturday, October 22

Click here for a map of the Reunion events

ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of ’76 ​40 Year Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before ​September 29 at 979-693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code: CLAS76 to receive the rate of $139 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. Call and make your reservation today as many of the hotels fill up fast! 

*College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters hotel
801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500 
$139/night, plus tax 
Group Name: Class of 1976
Code: CLAS76
Deadline: Sept. 29, 2016
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. 
Check-out time: Noon
 
Holiday Inn Express & Suites — secondary hotel
1203 University Drive East — (979) 846-8700 
$114/night, plus tax 
Group Name: Class of 1976
Code: C76
Deadline: Oct. 7, 2016
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m. 
Check-out time: Noon

REUNION CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
After securing your room reservation, you can register for the Reunion online, click here. If you have any questions about the events or registration, please contact the Class 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 7 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.

 With your registration you will receive a Class of '76 tumbler and a reusable grocery bag. See below.

CLASS SHIRT ORDER - **SHIRT ORDERS HAVE CLOSED**
Your Class Agents have partnered with C.C. Creations of College Station to offer shirts for your ​40 Year Reunion. You can now place an order for shirts by clicking here. The shirts can be picked-up at Maroon U during your Reunion weekend, located at 112 Holleman Drive, College Station, TX 77840. If you don't plan on attending the Reunion you can request to have the shirt mailed to you (for a small fee). For shipping, coordinate the arrangements with C.C. Creations when ordering the shirt. Click here for a map to C.C. Creations, Maroon U. 

Additionally, Class of '76 t-shirts will be available for purchase through Hullabaloo Ave in the Southgate shopping area. Shirt pictures and pricing information can be viewed below. You can now place an order for any of the shirts below by contacting Hullabaloo Ave at (979) 696-2444 before 9/15. The shirts can be picked up at Hullabaloo Ave during your Reunion weekend, located at 312 George Bush Drive College Station, TX 77840.

S-XL $11.99
3XX $13.99
4XL $15.99

CAMPUS MAP
While the campus of Texas A&M may have changed a lot from when you were a student here, 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.
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TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is on your own. Please check with your respective hotel regarding their shuttle service.

 
PARKING
Friday Kyle Field Tour:  Free parking is available in the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center or you can pay to park in West Campus Garage or Koldus Parking Garage.
Friday Class Dinner:  There is free parking outside of the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM '56 Equine Complex.
Saturday: For the Game Watch Party you may park for free in the visitor lot of the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center or the Koldus University Center Garage at an hourly rate.

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MENU
Friday Dinner:  J. Cody's BBQ Brisket Sausage and Chicken Thighs. Served with potato salad, corn, green beans green salad with ranch, bread, sauce, pickles,peppers, onions, tea and cobbler. 
Saturday Game Watch Party & Meal:  Cilantro lime beef and grilled chicken fajitas, charro beans, Spanish rice, flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, southwest Caesar salad, tortilla chips, and buñuelos. Coffee, water, and iced tea will also be available. 

ATTIRE
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. Feel free to dress comfortably as you will be walking across campus. Dress for the Game Watching Party is Aggie attire. Be sure to check the weather forecast before making your way to College Station and pack accordingly. 

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KYLE FIELD TOUR
Don't miss this special tour! You will be able to walk through the west side 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 102,000 spectators. Highlights include: the Hall of Champions, Cool Zone, All American Club, selected club suites, and you might be able to step foot on the turf of Kyle Field depending on the field conditions. Make sure and register for this event.

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 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 at the Class Business Meeting during your Reunion. Don and Bev are stepping down as Class Agents. Mark and Patty would like to run again as Class Agents and have asked Mike Havel and Karen Mayfield to join them. For more information go to http://tx.ag/ClassAgent, e-mail Class@AggieNetwork.com or call (800) 633-7514 at least 7 days prior to your Reunion to get your name on the ballot! All nominations must be received by the Reunion Registration Deadline.

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) no later than 5 p.m. on Oct 14, 2015. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the Oct 14, deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.