November 20-21, 2015
College Station, TX
HOWDY
Howdy, Class of ’53, our annual fall Reunion is fast approaching. Please see the final schedule of events below. The Ross Volunteer Association has invited us to their RVA Fall Meeting & fajita lunch on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. If you are interested in this event please visit their website and if you would like to attend please RSVP to George Stokes '63 at gbstokes@valornet.com or rva@corpsofcadets.org.
Gig 'em,
Red Detweiler & Bill Huffman
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, November 20
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 5 p.m. |
Reunion Check-in & Registration |
Sanders Corps Center |
| 5 p.m. |
Reception (cash bar) |
Sanders Corps Center |
| 6 p.m. |
Class Dinner (Italian Buffet) |
Sanders Corps Center |
| 7 p.m. |
Corps Update |
Sanders Corps Center |
| |
- Alyssa Michalke '16, Corps Commander |
|
| 8 p.m. |
Class Dinner & Reception Concludes |
Sanders Corps Center |
Saturday, November 21
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Reunion Check-in |
MSC Bethancourt Ballroom A |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Pre-game Reception (cash bar) |
MSC Bethancourt Ballroom A
|
| 6 p.m. |
BBQ Buffet |
MSC Bethancourt Ballroom A |
| 6 p.m. |
Pre-game Show |
MSC Bethancourt Ballroom A |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Aggies vs. Vanderbilt Kickoff |
MSC Bethancourt Ballroom A |
| Post Game |
Depart at your leisure |
|
REUNION ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '53 Mini Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the Bryan Fairfield Inn directly before November 5, 2015 at 979-268-1552. Be sure to reference Class of 1953 Mini Reunion to receive the rate of $109.99 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. Call today!
*Bryan Fairfield Inn — Mini Reunion Headquarters Hotel*
4613 S Texas Avenue Bryan, TX — (979) 268-1552
$109.99/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of 1953 Mini Reunion
Deadline: November 5, 2015
REUNION CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
After securing your room reservation, you can print out and return the Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, PO Box 10005., College Station, TX 77842, ATTN: Class of '53 Mini 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 times listed on the schedule of events. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the November 8 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.
PARKING
While on campus, you may park in the University Center Garage, Koldus, or West Campus Garage. Please note that Friday, Nov. 20 is also Ring Day. Please plan accordingly when attending the dinner at the Corps Center. For more information on parking, please visit transport.tamu.edu
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is on your own. Please check with your respective hotel regarding their shuttle, if they have one.
ATTIRE
Your Mini Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. Feel free to dress comfortably as you will be walking across campus and watching the game. Dress for game day is Aggie attire. Be sure to check the weather forecast before making your way to College Station to pack accordingly.
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.
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 November 15, 2015. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee. Registration changes after the November 15, deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
