Class of '71 Mini Reunion

May 1-2, 2020
College Station, TX

Howdy! The well-being of our former students is of utmost importance to The Association of Former Students. As additional precautions are taken to curb the spread of COVID-19, we have consulted with your Class Agents and are canceling the Class of '71 Mini Reunion. We will begin processing refunds the week of March 16 for all who have previously registered for this event.

HOWDY
The Class of ’71 and their families are invited to attend a Mini Reunion to be held at the Texas A&M Student Rec Center on May 2, to watch the Aggie baseball team face LSU. The doors will open at 5 p.m., with the game starting at 6 p.m.

The program will include catered BBQ by J Cody's, cash bar and a game watch from the A&M Student Rec Center.

The Student Rec Center offers a wonderful view of Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park, with an indoor space and an adjoining outdoor patio. Costs for the Reunion will be $45 a person and includes: venue rental fee, catered meal and bartender. This price does not include admission to Blue Bell Park. We will have the game on the big screen inside, or you can watch it from the patio with your drink. If you want to watch the game in the stadium, you will have to purchase tickets through the 12th Man Foundation.

A block of rooms at the Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center have been reserved for this event.

The only formal activity planned is the game watch party on Saturday afternoon. Friday and Saturday night are open for informal gatherings of Classmates. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Final Review will also be happening Saturday morning, so feel free to stop by Simpson Drill Field and see the cadets pass in review.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion, gig ’em!
Darryl English
Al Reese
Walt Truett

ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Class of '71 Mini Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center before April 1. Be sure to reference the group to receive the group rate. You may also book a room online by clicking here. 

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. Call and make your reservation today as many of the hotels fill up fast! 

Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840 — (979) 260-2235
$139/night, plus tax
Group Name: Texas A&M Class of ’71
Deadline: Wednesday, April 1
Check-in time: 3 p.m. 
Check-out time: Noon

CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
Your nametags will be waiting for you at the Student Rec Center, which will open at the times listed on the schedule of events. All registrations received after the April 16 deadline will incur a $5 late fee. Registration will close after April 24. There will be no walk-up registrations.

Registration fees help cover expenses that include facility rental, event gratuity, audio/visual equipment needs, and other administrative costs.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ATTIRE
The Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. Feel free to dress comfortably as you will be walking from the garages and parking lots to the Student Rec Center. 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.

PARKING
The Rec Center South entrance is located in parking lot 100J and is adjacent to Blue Bell Park/Olsen Field Baseball Stadium. The 12th Man Foundation secures the lot during baseball games and other athletic events. During baseball games, the lot is restricted to people with a special event permit.

Guests can pay $5 per vehicle (cash only) to park in Reed Arena lot 100. Guests may also park at either Cain Garage or West Campus Garage. The parking garages charge an hourly rate.

Full parking details can be found on the Transportation website:
Visitor Parking

 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 p.m. on Friday, April 24. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the April 24 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.

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.

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Active - $50-$99
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999 
Diamond - $1,000+
Endowed - $25,000+