March 7-9, 2023
College Station, Texas
Howdy!
This annual Reunion of Aggies celebrating 55 years or more since graduation will be held March 7-9 in College Station. The Class of '68 will be inducted into the Sul Ross Group on Tuesday, March 7. The headquarters hotel will be the College Station Hilton. Make your hotel reservations today!
Accommodations
A block of rooms is available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the 2023 Sul Ross Group Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the College Station Hilton directly before Feb. 13, at 979-693-7500, or by booking online. Be sure to reference the group code ROSS23 to receive the rate of $129 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/. Hotels in close proximity to the Hilton include, Hyatt Place, Hawthorne Suites, Comfort Suites, Homewood Suites, Residence Inn and Holiday Inn Express. Rooms will fill up fast, so make your reservations today!
College Station Hilton
801 University Drive East - 979-693-7500
Check-in time: 4 p.m.
Check-out time: Noon
Attire
Tuesday Cluster Dinner and Induction Dinner: Casual or business casual
Wednesday Member Business Meeting: Casual or business casual
Wednesday Spouses Reception: Casual
Wednesday Sul Ross Group Luncheon: Casual
Wednesday Sul Ross Group Banquet: Cocktail or church attire
Thursday Sul Ross Group Breakfast: Casual
Schedule Of Events
Tuesday, March 7
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
| 1 p.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check-In Desk Opens |
Hilton North & South 40 |
|
| 1 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Reunion Welcome Reception |
Hilton - Ignite Bar & Grill |
|
| 4 p.m. |
Hotel Check-In Available |
Hotel Front Desk |
|
| 4 p.m. |
Class Hospitality Rooms Open |
Hilton |
Room assignments will be posted at the Reunion Registration Desk & in the Registration Packets |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Cash Bars Open |
Hilton Ballroom |
Attire: Casual or Business Casual |
| 7 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Cluster Dinner |
Hilton Ballroom |
Attire: Casual or Business Casual
Keynote Speaker: Chancellor John Sharp '72, The Texas A&M University System
Menu: Grilled chicken with basil pesto cream
|
| 7 p.m. |
Class of 1968 Dinner & Induction Ceremony |
Oakwood Ballroom |
Attire: Casual or Business Casual
Menu: Grilled chicken with basil pesto cream
|
Wednesday, March 8
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
| 7 a.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check-In Desk Opens |
Hilton North & South 40 |
|
| 7:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
Hilton Ballroom |
|
| 8 a.m. |
Member Business Meeting |
Hilton Ballroom |
Speaker: Porter S. Garner III '79, President and CEO, The Association of Former Students
Speaker: BG Patrick R. Michaelis '93, Commandant, Corps of Cadets
|
| 9-11 a.m. |
Spouses Reception |
Hilton - Oakwood Ballroom |
Speaker: Dr. John Adams '73 - Aggies Moms and Apple Pie |
| 11 a.m. |
Bus Transportation Begins |
Hilton - West Entrance |
Bus transportation will transport Reunion attendees to and from the MSC for the luncheon. |
| Noon |
Sul Ross Group Luncheon |
MSC - Bethancourt Ballroom |
Speaker: Greg Vogle, Director of Intelligence Studies Program, The Bush School
Menu: Cobb salad
|
| 2-6 p.m. |
Free Time |
Hospitality Rooms |
|
| 2:30 p.m. |
Virtual Campus Tour |
Oakwood Ballroom |
|
| 3:30 p.m. |
Standing Room Only: The Legend of the 12th Man |
Oakwood Ballroom |
|
| 6:30 p.m. |
Cash Bars Open |
Hilton Ballroom |
Attire: Cocktail or Church Attire
|
| 7 p.m. |
Sul Ross Group Banquet Dinner |
Hilton Ballroom |
Attire: Cocktail or Church Attire
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Susan Ballabina, Chief External Affairs Officer & Senior VP for Academic and Strategic Collaborations, Texas A&M University
Menu: New York Strip Steak with Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Sauce OR Atlantic Salmon with Asiago Caper Cream Sauce
|
Thursday, March 9
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Reunion Registration & Check-In Desk Opens |
Hilton North & South 40 |
|
| 8 a.m. |
Sul Ross Group Breakfast |
Hilton Ballroom |
Speaker: Case Harris '23, Student Body President
Speaker: Grayson Winchester '23, Corps Commander
Speaker: Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez '79, Vice President of Student Affairs, Texas A&M University
Menu: Fruit, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes, Croissants, Coffee, Water, Orange Juice
|
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: 2023 SRG Reunion; FAX 979-845-9263.
If you have any questions, please contact the Class Programs team at 800-633-7514 or Class@AggieNetwork.com. 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 Tuesday, March 7. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the Feb. 13 late fee deadline. All registrations received after this date will incur a $15 late fee. Registration will close Monday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m.
Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided on Wednesday, March 8. 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' reception. 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 University Center Garage or Gene Stallings Blvd. 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 2023-24 year to be voted upon during the member business meeting on March 8.
President - George Nelson ’64
1st Vice President - Jerome Rektorik ’65
2nd Vice President - Henry Goodwin '66
Secretary/Treasurer - Ken Stanton ’64
Director - Arno Krebs Jr. ’64
Director - Hale Burr ’65
Director - Kevin Andrews '66
Immediate Past President - Edis Oliver ’63
Corps Liaison* - BG Patrick R. Michaelis '93
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 Class Programs Team at 800-633-7514 no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the Feb. 20 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
Elephant Walk
Share Elephant Walk memories: What was Elephant Walk like when you participated? As the 100-year anniversary of this tradition approaches in 2025, help describe how it looked in your senior year. Email The Association at AggieNetwork@AggieNetwork.com!
Century Club Donation
Gifts to The Association of Former Students create a lasting impact for students and former students of Texas A&M through scholarships, student assistance funding, student organization support, career services and more. Make your gift today to help us help more Aggies.
Levels of annual giving:
Active - $50-$99
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999
Diamond - $1,000+
Endowed - $25,000+
