March 1, 2022
College Station, TX
HOWDY!
Your Class Agents have decided to postpone the Class of 1962 Dinner Celebrating our 60th Anniversary Reunion in conjunction with the Sul Ross Group Reunion. The plan is to hold the event sometime later in 2022. The Sul Ross Group Reunion is still taking place and you can sign up for those Reunion activities.
Printable Registration Form
Dear Sul Ross Group (SRG) Members,
Howdy! We, the Sul Ross Group Board of Directors hope that all of you and yours had a great, safe and healthy Christmas and New Year!
In November 2021, we sent you the Sul Ross Group Reunion planning information and asked that you consider the hotel options and begin registration. Now, Josh Reinbolt ’99 and his team have prepared and included the reunion details and activities’ information so you can register. It is all included on this webpage or in the packet mailed to you, so I shall not amplify that here since we did that for you in November.
Assuredly however, we are looking forward to March 2-4 and seeing you all again here in Aggieland! We believe we have an enjoyable and informative program planned for you as we start the “final countdown.” The pandemic has obviously affected us over the past year and a half, and it is still not over. The latest variant (Omicron) has turned out to be infectious but less severe and shorter in duration. The university has set the standards for student return this month and we are following their lead in our planning. So, we have concluded that we can proceed safely and successfully!
Again, we ask that you please register. Thank you for your support as always. We wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Joe Ashy ’62
President Sul Ross Group
ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms is 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 Feb. 8, at (979) 693-7500, or by booking online at group.hilton.com/nc3g4. Be sure to reference the Group Code: ROSS22 to receive the rate of $119 per night, plus tax.
If you prefer to stay at another hotel, listings of area hotels and other accommodations can be found at visit.cstx.gov/hotels/ and destinationbryan.com/book-your-stay/. Rooms will fill up fast, so make your reservations today!
*The Hilton allocated 78% of all their inventory to the Reunion, but the block at the Hilton is almost sold out! Space is limited so act now. Once the block is full, please check with the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau or with one of the hotels listed in close proximity to the Hilton, which are Hyatt Place, Hawthorne Suites, Comfort Suites, Homewood Suites, Residence Inn, and Holiday Inn Express, to make your reservation. If you prefer to stay at another hotel, listings of area hotels and other accommodations can be found at visit.cstx.gov/hotels/ and destinationbryan.com/book-your-stay/. Rooms will fill up fast, so make your reservations today!
College Station Hilton — Reunion Headquarters hotel
801 University Drive East — (979) 693-7500
Group Name: Sul Ross Reunion - 2022
Code: ROSS22
Book online: group.hilton.com/nc3g4
$119/night, plus tax
Deadline: Feb. 8
Check-in time: 4 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Wednesday, March 2 |
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| 1 p.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check-in opens |
Hilton Ballroom 1 |
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Sul Ross Group Reunion Welcome Reception |
Hilton North & South 40 Ballrooms |
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| 4 p.m. |
Hotel Check-in |
Hilton College Station |
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| 4 p.m. |
Class Hospitality Rooms Open |
Hilton |
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Class Hospitality Room assignments will be posted at the Reunion Registration Desk |
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| 6 p.m. |
Cash bar opens for cocktail reception and visiting before dinner (casual or business casual) |
Hilton Ballroom |
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Individual Class Dinners (Classes must have at least 40 total attendees to qualify for a separate dinner) |
Hilton Ballrooms |
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Sul Ross Group Cluster Dinner
-Keynote Speaker: John Sharp '72, Chancellor, Texas A&M University System
(Menu: chicken breast with mushroom & Artichoke Cream Sauce) |
Hilton Ballroom |
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| Thursday, March 3 |
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| 8 a.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check-in Opens |
Hilton Lobby |
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| 8:15 a.m. |
Member Business Meeting
- Porter S. Garner III ’79, Present & CEO, The Association
- Class of 1967 Recognition & Class History
- Ross Bjork, Athletic Director, Texas A&M University
- Dr. Tim Scott ’89, Interim Provost, Texas A&M University
- Spouses are welcome to attend business meeting, please make note of their attendance on your registration. Seating will be limited.
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Hilton Ballroom |
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| 9:15-11 a.m. |
Spouses' Coffee & Tea |
Oakwood Ballroom Hilton |
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| 11 a.m. |
Shuttle service begins to the MSC for luncheon
(Please note that this is a shuttle service and there may be a short wait time between trips. Buses will be leaving regularly from the Hilton until all participants have been transported to the MSC.) |
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| Noon |
Sul Ross Group Luncheon
-Keynote Speakers: Natalie Parks '22, Student Body President, Texas A&M University and Conner Fortier '22, Corps Commander, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets |
Bethancourt Ballroom, MSC |
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| 2-6 p.m. |
Free time for Hospitality Room visitation and relaxation |
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| 2 p.m. |
Campus Bus Tour of Campus (Lead by SRG Board Member - limited to 85 people) |
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| 3 p.m. |
Campus Bus Tour of Campus (Lead by SRG Board Member - limited to 85 people) |
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| 4 p.m. |
Virtual Tour of Campus |
Oakwood Ballroom |
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| 6 p.m. |
Cash bar open for cocktail reception and visiting before banquet (cocktail or church attire) |
Hilton |
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Banquet
-Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katherine Banks, President, Texas A&M University
(Menu: Grilled Sirloin Steak with Braised Leek and Garlic Sauce or Salmon with white wine Tarragon Sauce) |
Hilton Ballroom |
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| Friday, March 4 |
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| 8 a.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check-in opens |
Hilton Lobby
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| 8 a.m. |
Sul Ross Group Breakfast
Keynote Speakers: BG Joe Ramirez ’79, Vice President for Student Affairs & Col. Byron Stebbins ’78, Interim Commandant of the Corps of Cadets |
Hilton Ballroom |
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REUNION CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
After securing your room reservation, please complete the Reunion Registration online (above) or by mailing the form attached at the top of this webpage to The Association of Former Students, PO Box 10005, College Station, TX 77842, ATTN: Sul Ross Group Reunion; FAX 979-845-9263.
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 College Station Hilton at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the Feb. 20 late fee deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee. Registration will close Monday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation will be provided on for the event on Thursday, March 3. Buses will begin shuttle service at the Hilton's west entrance starting at 11 a.m. for the luncheon at the MSC after the Member Business Meeting and spouses' coffee and tea. After the luncheon, a shuttle service will return guests to the Hilton. If you prefer to drive yourself to campus you can pay to park at the Koldus Parking Garage or Cain Parking Garage next to the MSC. For more information on campus parking please click here.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
The Nominating Committee, following the customs and practices previously established, proposes the following slate of officers, assistant directors and ex-officio officers for the 2022-2023 year to be voted upon during the Member Business Meeting on March 3.
President - Edis Oliver ’63
1st Vice President - George Nelson ’64
2nd Vice President - Jerome Rektorik ’65
Secretary/Treasurer - Jay Blume ’63
Director - Larry Mims ’63
Director - Ken Stanton ’64
Director - Hale Burr ’65
Immediate Past President - Joe Ashy ’62
Corps Liaison* - Col. Byron Stebbins ’78
Association of Former Students Liaison* - Porter S. Garner III ’79
Student Affairs Liaison* - BG Joe Ramirez ’79
Historian* - Dr. John A. Adams, Jr. ’73
*Ex-Officio Member of the Board
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 Monday, Feb. 21. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the Feb. 21 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+
