March 21, 2017
College Station, TX
HOWDY
Howdy, Class of 1957!
In conjunction with the 2017 Sul Ross Group Reunion, your ’57 Class Agents thought a 60th reunion would be in order. Since many of you are planning to attend the SRG function, let’s get together for a reception to celebrate 60 years since graduation! (On Tuesday, the night before SRG)
We are planning a reception to be held in Letterman’s Lounge at the new Kyle Field. We will have some good food, beverages and an opportunity to catch up with classmates and swap “Good Bull” tales!
The Association of Former Students has helped us plan and select a great Commemorative Reunion Shirt (which will be the uniform for the evening), a great menu of finger food and will coordinate all registration processes.
Register early, purchase your shirt and make this the best time ever for us “Old Army Ags” !
Your Class Agents,
Dennis Goehring, James Goode, & Jim Tinsley
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Tuesday, March 21 |
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| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 5 p.m. |
Registration & Check-in Opens |
Lettermen's Lounge |
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Click here to view map |
| 5 p.m. |
Reception & Cash Bar Opens |
Lettermen's Lounge |
| 6 p.m. |
Class Stand-up Buffet Served (hors-d'oeuvres) |
Lettermen's Lounge |
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Class Photo |
(parking available at Cain Garage located on Gene Stallings Boulevard, just north of Kyle Field and adjacent to the Memorial Student Center. The entrance is off of Lamar Street by Albritton Tower.) |
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| Wednesday, March 22 |
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| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 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 Hotel |
| 6 p.m. |
Reception & Cash Bars Open (casual or business casual) |
Hilton Ballroom |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Individual Class Dinners (chicken with cacciatore sauce)
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Hilton Ballrooms |
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Sul Ross Cluster Dinners |
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-Keynote: John Sharp '72, Chancellor, Texas A&M University System |
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| Thursday, March 23 |
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| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 8 a.m. |
Registration & Check-in Desk Opens |
Hilton Lobby |
| 9 a.m. |
Shuttle Service to Board of Regents Quarters & Hilton |
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| 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. |
Ladies' Coffee |
Board of Regents 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 to MSC for Luncheon |
Hilton West Entrance |
| 12 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Luncheon (chicken, tuna, & egg salads w/ ciabatta) |
Bethancourt Ballroom, MSC |
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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 (cocktail or church attire) |
Hilton |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Banquet (bistro steak or salmon) |
Hilton Ballroom |
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-Keynote: BG Joe Ramirez '79, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets |
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| Friday, March 24 |
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| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 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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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. 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. 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
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 times and locations indicated in the Reunion schedule above. 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 March 10.
SHIRT ORDER
*THE ORDER HAS CLOSED*
Your Class Agents have partnered with CC Creations of College Station to shirts for our 60th Reunion. You will be able to place your shirt order by CLICKING HERE. The deadline to order a shirt is March 5 - order now! The shirts will be available while you are in town for the Reunion (March 21-24) for pick-up at CC Creations ONLY, located at 114 Holleman Drive, College Station, TX 77840.
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.
