Class of '75 45 Year Reunion

April 3-5, 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 '75 45 Year Reunion. We will begin processing refunds the week of March 16 for all who have previously registered for this event. 

HOWDY
The Class of 1975 45 Year Reunion is April 3-5, in College Station. Registration details are provided below. Our headquarters hotel will be Cavalry Court in Century Square on University Drive, just across from the site of the Bonfire Memorial.

Century Square has an abundance of restaurants, bars, shops and even the Star Cinema Grill. It is an easy walk to the impressive Bonfire Memorial if you have not seen it.

Friday will include a golf outing and tours of the new White-Walker Music Activities Center (home of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band), and the recently renovated Zachary Engineering Center. Friday evening will be a dinner function at Mo’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar, an easy walk from Cavalry Court. 

Saturday morning will include a breakfast and a speaker to give an update on Texas A&M, along with a Class Business meeting in the banquet room at The George Hotel, across the street from the Cavalry Court.  

The main sporting event will be the A&M vs. Georgia baseball game Saturday afternoon. You will not need baseball tickets as we have a party room in the Student Rec Center overlooking left field. If you attend the game, general admission tickets may be purchased through the 12th Man Foundation. Our room at the Student Rec Center will have an outside porch, cash bar and a barbecue lunch buffet.

There will also be a hospitality room set for us at Cavalry Court. Classmates are welcome to bring their own refreshments. We plan to have some Shiner beer and maybe a few other things, but if we have a big turnout, we will need more.

It will be a fun filled weekend and a great chance to catch up with Aggie buddies. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

David Kaspar 
Tony Pelletier 
David Pierce
Terry Rathert
Phillip Schraub

 ACCOMMODATIONS
*The Reunion block has sold out, please see the instructions below on how find alternate accommodations*

A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Class of ’75 45 Year Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the Cavalry Court before March 6. Be sure to reference the Group Code to receive the group rate.

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! 

Cavalry Court — Reunion Headquarters hotel
200 Century Ct., College Station, TX 77840 — (979) 485-5586
$129/night, plus tax
Group Name: Class of ’75 45 Year Reunion
Code: CO7R919
Deadline: March 6
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 March 19 deadline will incur a $10 late fee. Registration will close after March 26. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability.

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MENU
-Friday Dinner: Create-your-own taco bar with choice of ground beef or tender marinated chicken, and all the fixin’s.

-Saturday Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, chicken-apple sausage, hashbrowns, griddle cakes and oatmeal. Fresh juice, seasonal fruit, croissants, assorted pastries.

-Saturday Tailgate: Mesquite smoked brisket and sausage. Includes creamed corn, pinto beans, potato salad, fixin's, and cobbler.

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 any particular building is located.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Cavalry Court Hotel Parking:
Cavalry Court offers valet parking at $22.00 a night or $8.00 for day use, as well as, complimentary self-parking.

Friday Activities:
Free parking is first-come, first-served at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center for check-in and registration.

Those attending the Music Activities Center tour may park at the Alumni Center, or pay to park at the University Center Garage by the Rudder Theater Complex

Paid parking for the Zachry Tour is available at Northside Parking Garage, Central Parking Garage, or Lot 51 by Bonfire Memorial. Since class is still taking place, it is recommended that you arrive early in case the area you attempt to park in is full.

Street parking at Century Square is available for $2 per hour, $5 for five hours, and $12 for twelve hours. Meters are located throughout the property with easy-to-use instructions on-screen. Once you’ve paid, please place ticket in dash or pay with the Passport Parking app where you will be asked to insert your license plate number. All meters are card only. The parking garage, located behind the Star Cinema Grill movie theater, features premium parking that is free for patrons only.

Saturday Activities:
Street parking at Century Square is available for $2 per hour, $5 for five hours, and $12 for twelve hours. Meters are located throughout the property with easy-to-use instructions on-screen. Once you’ve paid, please place ticket in dash or pay with the Passport Parking app where you will be asked to insert your license plate number. All meters are card only. The parking garage, located behind the Star Cinema Grill movie theater, features premium parking that is free for patrons only.

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.

GEORGIA BASEBALL TICKETS
Tickets in general admission are available for those who wish to attend the game at Olsen Field as the Aggies take on Georgia, Saturday, April 4.

The 12th Man Ticket Office is handling the ticket order process. Tickets are $10 per seat plus the processing fees. Please visit tx.ag/75BaseballTickets45 for ticket purchases. All tickets purchases are final as no refunds will be given by the 12th Man Ticket Office.



ATTIRE
Your Reunion is going to be a fun, casual affair. Feel free to dress comfortably as you will be walking around campus. Be sure to check the weather forecast before making your way to College Station and pack accordingly.

MUSIC ACTIVITIES CENTER TOUR
From football games to formal concerts, Texas A&M University has a rich musical tradition, one that includes a wide variety of performances and covers a diverse set of genres. The new John D. White ’70 – Robert L. Walker ’58 Music Activities Center will accommodate more than 1,300 student musicians who participate in the bands, choirs and orchestras at Texas A&M. Don’t miss out on touring this newly constructed state-of-the art facility!



ZACHRY ENGINEERING COMPLEX TOUR
The newest and largest academic building on campus and unlike any other facility in the nation. The 525,000 square foot complex completely modernizes the original Zachry Engineering Center and expands the facility to include a state-of-the-art Engineering Design Center. There are no lecture halls, but instead there are active learning studios that foster teamwork and furniture that fully integrates technology. Sign up to see the newly renovated facility!

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, websites and emails, planning Class events and providing annual fund information to former students.

Your current Class Agents (David, Tony, David, Terry, and Phillip) have agreed to serve another term if elected.

Class Agent elections will be held at the Class Business Meeting during your Reunion. For more information go to tx.ag/ClassAgent, e-mail Class@AggieNetwork.com or call (800) 633-7514. Please let the Class Programs Team know at least 7 days prior to your Reunion that your Class Agent Team would like to run to get your name on the ballot. All nominations must be received by the Reunion registration deadline.

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 Class Programs office (800) 633-7514 no later than March 26. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the March 26 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.

Levels of annual giving include:
Active - $50-$99
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999 
Diamond - $1,000+
Endowed - $25,000+