September 6 - 8, 2013
College Station, TX
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 6
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7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
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Northgate Bar Hop to swap stories from the "glory days" and reminiscence on how much life has changed. Meet on the 2nd floor of The Corner Bar & Grill for pay-as-you-go food & drinks (the 2nd floor of The Corner will be exclusive for our Class until 10 p.m.) |
| Midnight |
Yell Practice - Kyle Field |
| 1:00 - 2:00 a.m. |
Takeover the back porch of The Chicken |
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*Saturday, September 7
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*Game Day Activities: Parking is available in the West Campus Parking Garage on game days for $20 per vehicle or use a game day parking pass. Parking is not available at the Clayton. W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center on game days.
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Breakfast on your own
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| 11:00 a.m. - Noon |
Tour of the recently renovated Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park |
| Noon. - 1:00 p.m. |
Tour of the recently renovated Memorial Student Center |
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Reunion Registration & Check In - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Reunion Tailgate - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center Lawn
- All you can eat Slovacek wraps & hot dogs & all you can drink Shiner Bock, Bud Light, sodas & water (while supplies last!)
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| 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
Meet, greet & take photos with Reveille! |
| 6:00 p.m. |
BTHO Sam Houston State at Kyle Field
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| Sunday, September 8 |
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Depart at your leisure |
Reunion Registration & Check In
Please register online by clicking the link at the top of the page.
If you have questions, contact the Class Programs department at The Association of Former Students at (979) 845-7514 or e-mail one of your Class Agents.
Your name tags, schedule of events and a list of Classmates that pre-registered will be waiting for you at the Reunion Check-In desk, which will continue all weekend with a table set up at each event. A “Who’s Attending” link is provided at the top of this page and will be updated daily during the registration period.
Walk up registrations will be accommodated based on availability. Registering before the due date will ensure there is food and fun awaiting you at each event. All registrations received after August 23, 2013 will incur a $10 late fee.
Reunion Accommodations
A block of rooms is available on a first-come, first-served-basis, for your Class of '08 5 Year Reunion at the College Station Courtyard Marriott. Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly and mentioning the appropriate group code. The Convention and Visitors Bureau receives weekly updates from hotels regarding room availability. They don't make reservations, but they can point you to the hotels likely to have rooms available. Please call 979-260-9999 to receive those updates. To reserve rooms at a different hotel, you can also go to VisitAggieland.com and scroll down to the reservation calendar to find all available rooms.
College Station Courtyard Marriott — Reunion Headquarters Hotel
3939 S. H. 6 South —(979) 695-8111
$209/night, plus tax on 9/6 & 9/7
$109/night, plus tax on 9/8
Group Name: TAMU Former Students
Group Code: FSAO
Hotel Reservation Deadline: August 6, 2013
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
Reunion Block Football Tickets
*If you did not order tickets in our Reunion block prior to June 7, you may still order tickets online at www.12thmanfoundation.com or by contacting the ticket office at 1-888-99-AGGIE depending on ticket availability. Tell them that you are attending the game in conjunction with the Class of 2008 5 Year Reunion against Sam Houston State and they will work with you to get you as close to the block as possible.
The Association of Former Students is pleased to announce a Class block of seats for the Sam Houston State football game, during the weekend of your Reunion. The 12th Man Foundation Ticket Office is handling the ticket requests. The deadline to order guaranteed tickets in the Class Block was June 7, 2013. After the deadline, tickets will go on sale to the general public and will be available as long as tickets remain. Reunion block tickets may be be ordered now online through the 12th Man Foundation's website. The tickets are $60 plus $5 per ticket fee.
Tickets requests are set for Flash Seats delivery. Flash Seats replaced e-tickets and is a digital delivery service. A summary of how it works is explained below:
To enter the game, simply take the credit card you used to purchase the tickets (or your driver’s license if you’ve added it as an alternate ID by logging in at http://aggies.flashseats.com) and go directly to the entrance. The ticket attendants simply swipe the card and print your seat locators. You do not need to stop at a Will Call window. It’s safe, secure, and fast.
Actual printed tickets will be available by phone (888-99-AGGIE).
Attire
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. As far as the weather, it could be hot or cold, dry or rainy—remember, it’s September in Aggieland, so it will most likely be pretty hot! So check the Weather Channel before you leave home, pack accordingly, and then still consider bringing the opposite of what they predicted!
Transportation/Maps/Parking
Transportation to all events is on your own. Things may have changed on campus since your last visit. For parking and/or campus maps visit theTransportation Services website. Game day parking is available at the West Campus Parking Garage next to the Rec Center. There is a $20 fee per vehicle to park in the West Campus Parking Garage on gamedays, but arrive early. Other garage spots and spaces may be available on campus. Be sure to check with Transporation Services for more information.
Transportation Services provides a FREE “Get to the Grid” game-day express shuttle from Post Oak Mall to Kyle Field. Beginning 2-1/2 hours prior to kick-off leaving from the Post Oak Mall-Sears parking lot and running for 1 hour after the game ends from Throckmorton Street on campus.
Class Agents
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 after the Reunion, if needed. The actual election will be held online to allow Classmates not in attendance the chance to vote.
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 Supports Reunions
Class Reunions and numerous other programs for former and current students are supported by donations to The Association of Former Students’ Century Club. Donors also receive special benefits. Join the Century Club and help make an impact on another Aggies’ life. If you wish to donate to the annual fund please click here and you will be directed to The Association's making a gift page. Levels of annual support include: Bronze - $100; Silver - $250; Gold - $500; Diamond -$1,000;Double Diamond - $2,000; Platinum - $5,000; Double Platinum - $10,000
Cancellation Policy
The Association of Former Students has a flexible cancellation policy. If you cannot attend your Reunion or an event for which you have registered, please call the Class Programs office 800-633-7514 at least 72 business hours prior to the start of the Reunion.
