April 2003
E-News from The Association
This monthly electronic newsletter from The Association of
Former Students keeps you informed and up-to-date on happenings at Texas
A&M University and througout the Aggie community. If you received this as a
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More Than 350 Aggie Musters to be Held Worldwide
Aggies are preparing once again for Texas A&M's oldest and most revered tradition-Aggie Muster. More than
350 Muster ceremonies are held every year throughout Texas, the United States, and internationally. Muster ceremonies
have evolved to reflect the preferences and personalities of those who host them. From the small county gatherings with
barbeque and beer to the larger formal events that rent out hotel ballrooms, the observances have become as diverse as Aggies
themselves. For more information on your local Aggie Muster please visit The Association's Muster webpage at:
www.AggieNetwork.com/Muster
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Send Your Friends Ag E-Greetings from AggieNetwork.com!
The Association of Former Students is proud to announce the launch of our newest website feature, Ag E-Greetings.
Send your friends and family an electronic greeting card, Aggie style! Say Howdy! Send a birthday card or a message of
encouragement. If you have an Aggie student who is graduating, send a graduation E-Greeting and attach a half-price new
graduate Association Century Club membership. Visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/EGreetings to
send an Ag E-Greeting today!
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Participate in the 1st Memorial Blood Drive
Each year on April 21, Aggies around the world gather to honor those who have passed on during the year. In memory
of these fallen Aggies, as well as those currently in need, the Houston A&M Club, Reveille Club, Howdy Club, and
Houston A&M Mother's Club, in collaboration with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, will hold the first ever Muster
Memorial Blood Drive. Please plan to donate at any one of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's conveniently located
donor centers any time from April 14-21. All donors who credit Aggie group code 1234 will receive a commemorative
Spirit of America T-shirt. Please visit http://www.giveblood.org/html/aggie_muster.htm
for more information or to find the donor center nearest you.
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The Association Hosts Largest Ring Day Ever!
The Association of Former Students hosted Aggie Ring Day April 3rd at the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni
Center with special guests helping deliver Aggie Rings to 2,984 Aggies! Some lucky students were excited
to have Dr. Gates, Dr. Southerland, Coach Franchione and his wife, Kim, hand them their Fightin' Texas Aggie Ring.
Check out pictures from The Association's largest ever Ring delivery at:
http://www.aggienetwork.com/eventpics/default.aspx!
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Join the Traveling Aggies at Camp Allen, in Italy, or the Rocky Mountains
Camp Allen: July 18-20, 2003
Come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with the Traveling Aggies on 950 acres of beautiful rolling hills
of oak and pine forest at Camp Allen. A family package starts at $475 and includes two evenings of
hotel-style accommodations, all meals, plus a wide range of activities such as canoeing, fishing,
swimming, volleyball, Aggie arts & crafts, and many more. Please visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/travel/info.aspx
for more information and to request a brochure.
Alumni College in Veneto, Italy: July 21-29, 2003
Come and enjoy a nine day, all-inclusive trip to Italy's Veneto District. Visit Veneto's walled
cities: Cittadella, Marostica, Bassano del Grappa, and Castelfranco Veneto. Journey to Verona,
the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and the town of Sirmione, located on beautiful
Lake Garda, as well as many other exciting endeavors. This is an exceptional travel value with
prices starting at $2,395. Please visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/travel/info.aspx
for more information and to request a brochure.
Colorado Challenge Works: August 20-24, 2003
Enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, fly fishing, and rafting in Colorado. This trip includes all
specialty equipment and instructions, all meals, transportation to and from the airport and river, and
all lodging. Prices start at $600. Please visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/travel/info.aspx
for more information and to request a brochure.
For more information or to request brochures on any of the Traveling Aggies upcoming trips, please visit
http://www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel.
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31st Annual Golf Classic Coming in May
Do you play a mean game of golf...or is your golf game just plain mean? It doesn't matter! Come out
and join The Association and the staff of the Texas A&M Golf Course May 16-17 for what is sure to be
two days of fun in the sun! This tournament has developed a loyal following over the last 30 years, but
we're always looking for new players and new teams. For more information contact Scott Jarvis '00 at
SJarvis00@AggieNetwork.com.
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AggieHostel Scheduled for First Week in June News from Texas A&M University Subscription Information
This year's AggieHostel will take place Sunday, June 1-Friday, June 6. Starting this year, AggieHostel is
designed for former students 60 years or wiser. This is a wonderful program for former students and their
spouses or guests to come back to Aggieland and spend a week on campus, attend some classes, and relive Ring Dance!
If you are a member of the Class of '64 or earlier, be on the lookout for the AggieHostel page in your newsletter.
Please contact the Former Student Programs office at 979-845-7514 for more information or visit
http://www.aggienetwork.com/events/hostel.aspx.
The Association of Former Students Announces 2003 Distinguished Alumni
Four proud Texas Aggies have been added to the ranks of Texas A&M's most distinguished former students.
Carlos Cantu of Germantown, Tennessee, Class of 1955; M.L. "Red" Cashion of Bryan, Class of 1953; A.W.
"Head" Davis Jr. of Bryan, Class of 1945; and J. Howard Shelton of Fort Worth, Class of 1941 were recently
named the 2003 Distinguished Alumni by The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University.
Read more.
Regents Elect L. Lowry Mays '57 as Board Chairman
After Erle Nye of Dallas and former Association board member John D. White '70 of Houston took their
oath to serve as members of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, the board elected new officers.
Read more.
Campus Master Plan Public Forum Set For April 21
Texas A&M University is in the process of creating a Campus Master Plan that will guide the growth of campus
facilities over the next few decades. Former students are encouraged to participate in the forum.
Read more.
Gary Blair Named Head Women's Hoops Coach
Gary Blair, who spent the last 10 years as the head women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas,
has been named the head coach at Texas A&M, Director of Athletics Bill Byrne announced.
Read more.
Southerland '65 Presented with Honorary Buck Weirus Award
Retiring Texas A&M Vice President for Student Affairs J. Malon Southerland '65 was presented an
honorary Buck Weirus Spirit Award at the All-University Awards ceremony during the university's Parents'
Weekend activities.
Read more.
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