October 2006 E-Newsletter
News from The Association
»  Six Former Students Honored at 2006 Distinguished Alumni Gala
» Texas Aggie Calls for Tailgating Photos
» Century Club Memberships Available as Gifts
» Aggie Ring Orders and Repairs Available
» Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip

News from Texas A&M University
»  Aggie 100 Honors Former Student Entrepreneurs
»  Texas Clipper Makes Its Last Voyage
»  Aggie Soccer Wins Third Straight Big 12 Title
»  Wheaties Commemorates Aggie-Longhorn Rivalry
»  Maroon Out 2006 Takes Place Nov. 11
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News from The Association
Six Former Students Honored at 2006 Distinguished Alumni Gala
Six Former Students Honored at 2006 Distinguished Alumni Gala Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students proudly hosted the 2006 Distinguished Alumni Gala on Oct. 13 in Duncan Dining Hall on the Texas A&M campus. The annual event honored all Distinguished Alumni and recognized the 2006 recipients of The Distinguished Alumnus Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a former student. This year's inductees are L.C. "Chaz" Neely, Jr. '62, Erle A. Nye '59, Rear Adm. Robert Smith III '61, Richard W. Younts '67 and the posthumously recognized Col. E.B. Cushing, Class of 1880, and Dr. Frederick E. Giesecke, Class of 1886. The event, open to the public, was attended by 550 guests and involved over 200 current students. Nominations are currently being accepted for next year's Distinguished Alumnus Awards and must be postmarked by Nov. 6. For further information on the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the nomination process or to see photos of the 2006 Gala, please visit http://www.AggieNetwork.com/DistinguishedAlumni/ .
In addition, The Association would like to give special thanks to:

12thMan Foundation Balfour Huffines

Texas Aggie Calls for Tailgating Photos
In an effort to portray the unique Aggie tailgating experience at Texas A&M, Texas Aggie magazine is asking for all Aggies to share their photos that best capture those moments. Our staff will compile the entries and showcase a few of the best in an upcoming issue. Please send digital images to TexasAggie@AggieNetwork.com or mail photos directly to The Association of Former Students (ATTN: Texas Aggie) at 505 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840. Please only send copies of original photos. We will be unable to return photographs. If you have any questions, please call (979) 845-7514.

Century Club Memberships Available as Gifts
Did you know you can give a Century Club membership on behalf of another Aggie? The gift of a Century Club membership allows the recipient to utilize the full strength of the Aggie Network and makes a great graduation or holiday gift! If you are interested in giving the gift of the Aggie Network, including the Online Directory of Former Students and Texas Aggie magazine, call the Annual Giving Office at (979) 845-7514 or email AnnualGiving@AggieNetwork.com .  

Aggie Ring Orders and Repairs Available
Just in time for the holidays, The Association of Former Students' Aggie Ring Office is currently taking Aggie Ring orders for qualified former students and December graduates. Rings ordered by Nov. 3 will be delivered on Dec. 15 at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Rings may be ordered in person, by mail or by fax. The Aggie Ring Office can assist you with your Aggie Ring if it needs to be resized as well. You can either stop by The Association or mail your Ring directly to Balfour for repairs. For more information, go to www.AggieNetwork.com/Ring .  

Join the Traveling Aggies on an Upcoming Trip
Join the Traveling Aggies on their many journeys around the world, including the following.

Treasures of Japan; May 9-19, 2007
Experience the exotic allure of this fascinating country where history and tradition meets a dynamic new-age culture.

Sicily: Taormina, Mondello and Rome; May 19-30, 2007
Discover the fabled history, stunning architecture and enchanting natural beauty of what is known as the cultural crossroads of the ancient world.

Great Journey Through Europe; June 23-July 7, 2007
Join us on this nine-night journey through Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland—a unique combination of river and rail travel through the heart of Europe.

For more information on these trips and others, contact the Traveling Aggies at (800) 392-2096 or (979) 845-7514. Also, visit www.AggieNetwork.com/TravelingAggies to read about upcoming trips, see pictures from previous trips and meet our dedicated staff.

News from Texas A&M University
Aggie 100 Honors Former Student Entrepreneurs
Mays Business School's Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship honored the 2006 Aggie 100—the 100 fastest-growing Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses in the world—on Oct. 13 at a luncheon in the Zone Club at Kyle Field. Now in its second year, the Aggie 100 is comprised of those businesses with the highest two-year compound annual revenue growth rates, among other qualifications. At No. 1 on this year's list with a two-year growth rate of 537 percent is GEODynamics, an oil and gas company run by David Wesson '82 in Millsap, Texas. The Reveille Club of Houston will present the second annual Aggie 100 Honoree Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Houston City Club. Register online at www.Reveille.org to participate. For a complete listing of the Aggie 100 and for more information on the program, go to www.aggie100.com .  

Texas Clipper Makes Its Last Voyage
The Texas Clipper, once a World War II transport vessel and training ship for Texas A&M University at Galveston, is now being taken south through the Gulf of Mexico to be converted into a sunken artificial reef. The ship was acquired by the Galveston campus in 1965 and was instrumental in training thousands of people. The Texas Clipper is scheduled for scuttling in the early part of next year, not far from Padre Island, Texas. Within a year of the sinking, it is anticipated that the ship will develop a diverse marine habitat, attracting a variety of aquatic life and creating a world-class diving destination. Click here to read more on this story.

Aggie Soccer Wins Third Straight Big 12 Title
The Texas A&M soccer team clinched its third consecutive Big 12 Championship with a 4-2 win over Missouri on Oct. 22. The win kept the Aggies on a 10-game winning streak and improved their record to 9-0 in Big 12 competition. In addition, the victory secured a No. 1 seed for the Aggies at next month's Big 12 Tournament in San Antonio. Texas A&M has now won nine Big 12 championships—more than anyone else in the conference's 10-year history. They're also the first team to win three championships in a row. For more on this story, go to http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=WSO&SSID= 5505.

Wheaties Commemorates Aggie-Longhorn Rivalry
Wheaties cereal, famous for showcasing athletes on its boxes and using the slogan, “The Breakfast of Champions,” is now producing a special-edition package that depicts the rivalry between Texas A&M and the University of Texas. The boxes feature representations of each school on opposite sides and is the first collegiate rivalry that the cereal has portrayed. The special-edition boxes were shipped this month to Wal-Mart and Kroger stores throughout Texas and to select parts of Oklahoma and Louisiana. For more on this story, go to http://www.theeagle.com/stories/102006/am_20061020005.php .

Maroon Out 2006 Takes Place Nov. 11
The Texas A&M Class Councils are currently working to promote Maroon Out 2006. Maroon Out is an annual event in which all Aggies are encouraged to wear maroon for a specific home football game to unify the 12th Man and provide extra support for the team. This year's Maroon Out game is scheduled for Nov. 11 when the Aggies take on Nebraska. In an effort to include as many people as possible, Class Councils is selling specially designed Maroon Out T-shirts for $5 each. Shirts may be purchased online or at G. Rollie White Coliseum during the four hours leading up to each home football game. For further information on Maroon Out, go to http://maroonout.tamu.edu.

Aggie Calendar
Nov. 1: Volleyball vs. Baylor
G. Rollie White, 6:30 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB  

Nov. 2: Aggie Ring Day
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 2:30-6 p.m.
www.AggieNetwork.com/RingDay  

Nov. 4: Football vs. Oklahoma (18)
Kyle Field, 7 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB  

Nov. 11: Football vs. Nebraska
Kyle Field, 1 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=MFB  

Nov. 12: Volleyball vs. Iowa State
G. Rollie White, 2 p.m.
http://www.aggieathletics.com/index.php?SID=WVB

Nov. 21: Class of 2007 Elephant Walk
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.


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