March 22-24, 2017
College Station, TX
HOWDY
Your Reunion details have been finalized and online registration is now available. Information will also be available in a Reunion mailing which you will receive later this month.
Thanks and Gig ’em,
Former Student Programs Team
ACCOMMODATIONS
***The Hilton Hotel is sold out. Please see details below for reserving a room at a different hotel***
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Sul Ross Group Reunion and Class of '62 55th Anniversary Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before February 18 at 979-693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code: Ross17 to receive the rate of $152 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
$152/night, plus tax
Group Name: Sul Ross Reunion
Code: Ross17
Deadline: February 18, 2017
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, March 22
| 1 p.m. |
Registration & Check-in opens |
Hilton Ballroom 1 |
| 1 p.m. |
Welcome Reception |
Hilton North & South 40 Ballrooms |
| 4 p.m. |
Hotel check-in available |
Hilton Hotel |
| 4 p.m. |
Class Hospitality Rooms open |
Hilton |
| 6 p.m. |
Reception & cash bars open (casual or business casual) |
Hilton Ballroom |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Individual Class Dinners |
Hilton Ballrooms |
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Sul Ross Group Cluster Dinner |
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-Keynote: John Sharp '72, Chancellor, Texas A&M University System |
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Thursday, March 23
| 8 a.m. |
Registration & Check-in Desk opens |
Hilton Lobby |
| 9 a.m. |
Shuttle Bus service to Board of Regent Quarters & Hilton |
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| 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. |
Ladies' Coffee |
Board of Regent Quarters, MSC |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Men's Business Meeting |
Hilton Ballroom |
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-Class of '62 Induction Recognition & Class History |
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-Phil Miner '80, Chair of the Board of The Association |
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-Porter S. Garner III '79, President & CEO, The Association |
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*Spouses are welcome to sign up to attend the meeting |
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| 11 a.m. |
Shuttle service begins to the MSC for Luncheon |
Hilton West Entrance |
| 12 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Luncheon |
MSC, Bethancourt Ballroom |
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-Keynote: Michael Young, President, Texas A&M University |
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| 2 - 6 p.m. |
Free time for Hospitality Room visiting & relaxation |
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| 6 p.m. |
Reception & cash bars open (casual or business casual) |
Hilton |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Banquet |
Hilton Ballroom |
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-Keynote: BG Joe Ramirez '79, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets |
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Friday, March 24
| 8 a.m. |
Registration & Check-in opens |
Hilton Lobby |
| 8 a.m. |
Sul Ross Group Breakfast |
Hilton Ballroom |
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-Hannah Wimberly '17, Student Body President, Texas A&M University |
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-Cecille Sorio '17, Corps Commander, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets |
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Depart at your leisure |
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REUNION CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
After securing your room reservation, please complete and return the enclosed Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, PO Box 10005, College Station, TX 77842, ATTN: Sul Ross Group Reunion; FAX 979-845-9263; or you can register online by clicking here.
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 College Station Hilton at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the March 3 late fee deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee. Registration will close after March 10.
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 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the March 10 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
