November 17-19, 2017
College Station, TX
Printable Registration Form.
Howdy, Ags!
Here's the registration information you have waiting for so patiently. The planning has covered the possibilities for any of the kickoff times, which we may know by two weeks out, but that will not affect your registration, so do it now! If you know of any Classmates that don't get notices from The Association please share this with them. And if you know of any that are typically slow to respond, help encourage them to get to it. We have to have head counts for each activity so sooner trumps later. I look forward to a record crowd this year. Gig'em.
George Hester
Howdy, Class of '72!
Come, come, come!
It is hard to believe that it is it is time for our 45 Year Class Reunion. It will be held in College Station, November 17-19 As we did for out 40 Year Reunion, we will be meeting on an away game weekend. It worked so well we decided to do it again. We will be watched the Ags destroying Ole Miss. Whoop! We will also have more time to visit.
On Friday you can choose golf or a tour of Kyle and Olsen Field. That night we will have our reception and dinner at the Hilton in the Oakwood Ballroom. Saturday morning will be breakfast and class business meeting at the Student Rec Center. Watching the game will take place in the Presidential Suite at Kyle Field. Because we don’t know the time of kickoff we are leaving Saturday open to visit and walk the campus to see all the changes.
If I didn’t say it before, Come, Come, Come. We want to have the largest crowd ever.
Gig’em,
Roland Hurst
PS
IMPORTANT: CHECK this website one week prior for the exact times of all the activities!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*Transportation is on your own*
| Friday, November 17 |
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 8 a.m. |
Golf Outing |
TAMU Campus Course |
| 1 p.m. |
Reunion registration and check-in opens |
Hilton Hotel |
| 2 p.m. |
Kyle Field Tour |
Kyle Field, meet at Entrance 8 on east side near War Hymn Statue |
| 3:45 p.m. |
Olsen Field Tour |
Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park |
| 6 p.m. |
Welcome reception (with cash bar) |
Hilton, Oakwood Ballroom |
| 7 p.m. |
Buffet opens |
Hilton, Oakwood Ballroom |
| 11 p.m. |
Event concludes |
Hilton, Oakwood Ballroom |
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| Saturday, November 18 |
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Reunion registration and check-in Continues |
Student Rec Center (2229 A&B) |
| 9 - 11 a.m. |
Class Breakfast & business meeting |
Student Rec Center (2229 A&B) |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Reunion registration and check-in Continues |
Entrance 3 Alumni Side, Kyle Field |
| 5 p.m. |
Game Watch Party |
Kyle Field |
| 5 p.m. |
Buffet & cash bar opens |
All American Club, Kyle Field
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| 6 p.m. |
Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss |
Chancellor Sharp's Suite, Presidential Lounge and Board of Regents Suite, Kyle Field |
| Post-Game |
Libations at the Bar |
Hilton College Station Bar |
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| Sunday, November 19 |
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Depart at your leisure |
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ACCOMMODATIONS
***The Hilton '72 room block is full. Please see information below on how to make accommodations elsewhere.***
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of '72 45 Year Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hiltondirectly before October 27, 2017at (979) 693-7500. Be sure to reference the Group Code: CL7217 to receive the rate of $119 per night, plus tax. If you prefer 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. Hotels in close proximity to the Hilton are Hyatt Place, Hawthorne Suites, Comfort Suites and Holiday Inn Express. Call today!
College Station Hilton
801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500
$119/night, plus tax (2 night minimum)
Group Name: Class of 1972
Code: CL7217
Deadline: October 27, 2017
Check-in time: 4 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
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. All registrations received after the November 9 deadline will incur a $10 late fee. Registration will close after November 12. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability.
Click Here to view and print a printable registration form. If you prefer, you can register online by Clicking Here.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
*Please note that Friday, Nov. 17, is Aggie Ring Day so traffic will be heavy and parking unavailable around the Alumni Center. Koldus Parking Garage and West Campus Parking Garage will be available, but busy.The campus garages charge an hourly rate.
Friday:
Guests can park at either Cain or West Campus Garage for the Kyle Field and Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park tours. Parking for the Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park tour can be found in Lot 100J, immediately outside the baseball stadium, with the visitor parking pay station located on the third-base (west) side of the stadium.
Saturday:
You may park in the surface lots around the Rec Center after 6 p.m. Friday for free. However, it is recommended for easy access to room 2229 A&B for the business meeting to park in Lot 100J.
For the Game Watching Party at the Presidential Suite in Kyle Field, attendees may park in Lot 62. You will enter the stadium at Entrance 3 on the west side of Kyle (alumni side of Kyle Field).
Full parking details can be found on the Transportation website:
Visitor Parking
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.
ATTIRE
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. Feel free to dress comfortably as you will be walking across campus. Dress for the Game Watching Party is Aggie attire. Be sure to check the weather forecast before making your way to College Station and pack accordingly.
KYLE FIELD TOUR
Don't miss this special tour! You will be able to walk through the East side of the newly renovated Kyle Field. Your Class will have the opportunity to go inside Kyle Field and see the behind the scene operations of a stadium that holds over 102,000 spectators. Highlights include: Cool Zone, selected club suites, press box, Letterman's lounge and you might be able to step foot on the turf of Kyle Field depending on the field conditions. Make sure and register for this event.
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 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 at the Class Business Meeting during your Reunion. George and Roland both want to run again as Class Agents but on separate teams. 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 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 5 p.m. on Nov. 10. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the Nov 10, deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
