Howdy!
It is Reunion time! Our 35 Year Class Reunion time! We have listened to you through the years and based on the feedback from the survey last fall, we are trying something different for this Reunion. We are going to celebrate the first weekend of May: May 4 – 6, 2012. For those of our Class who graduated “on time” – it will be exactly 35 years ago that you walked across the stage to accept your diploma.
We have designed a weekend with time to visit over a meal, at the hospitality room, walking through the campus or at a sporting event. You will also have time to tour the renovated facilities including the MSC, the Clayton Williams, Jr. Alumni Center, and Olsen Field at Bluebell Park.
Make your reservations now if you have not already done so and call a Classmate or two or three to join you at our 35 Year Class Reunion.
Gig ’em!
Polly and
Rae
Reunion Accommodations
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, for the Class of '77 - 35 Year Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before
April 13, 2012 at
979-693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code:
CL77 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) 693-7500
$129/night, plus tax
Group Name: Cl of 77 Reunion
Code: CL77
Deadline:
April 13, 2012
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
Reunion Registration & Check In
After securing your room reservation, you can print out and return the Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840, ATTN: Class of '77 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, schedule of events and a list of pre-registered Classmates will be waiting for you at the Reunion Check-In Desk, at the College Station Hilton starting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To assure your admission, register before the April 24 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee. Late registrants are not guaranteed space at events.
Reunion Block Baseball Tickets
The Association of Former Students is pleased to announce a Class block of seats for the Texas Tech Baseball Game AND the Kansas Softball Game during the weekend of your Reunion. The 12
th Man Ticket Office is handling the ticket order process. Please contact the ticket office at 1-888-99-AGGIE or 979-845-2311 with any questions regarding tickets.
Reunion block tickets can be ordered now, ONLINE.
We strongly suggest that you order your baseball tickets early. Tickets will go on sale to the public after March 1 and seating will no longer be guaranteed in the Class Reunion Block. The 12th Man is expecting high sales this season due to the renovation of Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
If you did not order baseball tickets in the Reunion block prior to March 1, you may still order tickets, depending on ticket availability, by contacting the 12th Man Ticket office at 1-888-99-AGGIE. Tell them you are attending the game in conjunction with the Class of 1977 Reunion against Texas Tech and they will work with you to get you as close to the block as possible.
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 gain some volunteer service. Elections are held in conjunction with your Reunions, so now is your chance!
Teams consist of three to four 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.
Your current Agents plan to run again and represent your Class if elected for another term. However, they have decided to expand the team to include Doris Koch and Troie Pruett Burch.
For more information go to
www.AggieNetwork.com/ClassAgent. Email
Class@AggieNetwork.com or call 800-633-7514 prior to your Reunion to get your name on the ballot!
Attire
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. All Classmates are encouraged to wear their Class Reunion cap or visor on Saturday, but please keep in mind that no caps/visors are allowed to be worn in the MSC. As far as the weather, it could be hot or cold, dry or rainy—remember, it’s early 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! Keep in mind that no umbrellas are allowed at sporting events, so bring a poncho if you want to be prepared for rain.
Parking
Transportation to all events is on your own. There will not be shuttle service to/from the Hilton. For parking and/or campus maps visit the Transportation Services website.
http://transport.tamu.edu/specialevents/gamedayannc.aspx
On Friday, you can park in the parking garages or in the visitor parking spots at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Parking is also available in the lots surrounding Kyle Field after 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
For Saturday, you can park at the Alumni Center lots or in the lots surrounding Kyle Field or Koldus Garage for the event at the MSC.
Pictures Needed!
We are working on a picture slide show to be shown during the Reunion and we need pictures from our time at A&M and previous Class Reunions. Please email any pictures from “back in the day” to Troie Burch at Agmom77@yahoo.com with the subject of “Class of 1977 Reunion Slide Show.” We had a slide show at the last Reunion that included pics from A&M days and different Reunions. We would like to include more in this Reunion slide show. If you would like to submit your digital photos, send a Class of ’77 Facebook message or email to Troie, and she will send you the link. If possible, identify the people, the event, and the date (at least the year), for the records. The slide show may not have the people identified due to the amount of time that will take. Please submit all pictures by April 30, 2012.
The Class of '77 Hospitality Suite: So it will never close, donate to the cause!
Our goal is to totally fund this hospitality room, but it might not happen as our donations are down. Hint. Hint. All amounts are appreciated. Information on how to donate can be found below. And…if you have an Aggie student that would like to help with set-up, re-stocking and clean-up, please have them contact Craig or Karen Scott at shed112@gmail.com. If we are able to collect enough donations, we will compensate them for taking on this responsibility.
Please send in your contribution to our Class of ’77 “It Will Never Close Hospitality Fund.” We will use the funds to keep the Hospitality Room supplied with refreshing adult beverages and groceries. We will accept individual and corporate donations – large and small. All contributors will be recognized so please give us all your contact information. This is your opportunity to help make this the most memorable Reunion ever. And remember, no amount is too small or too large. It all spends. Donations are not tax deductible for this fund.
Make checks payable to: Class of ’77 Hospitality Fund
Send to:
Craig and Karen Scott
101 Greenhill Trail South
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Century Club Supports Reunions
Your Class Reunions, Class Newsletters, Class web page and other programs for former and current students are funded by donations to The Association of Former Students’ Century Club. The Century Club also supports resources on campus that help young Aggies be more competitive after graduation. Donors also receive special benefits.
Join the Century Club to help support your Class and make an impact on another Aggies’ life. Levels of annual giving include: Bronze - $100; Silver - $250; Gold - $500; Diamond - $1000; Double Diamond - $2000; Platinum - $5000; Double Platinum - $10,000.
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 call the Former Student Programs office (800-392-2096)
at least 72 business hours prior to the Reunion. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee.
