January 2003
E-News from The Association
Association Raises Record Annual Fund
The Association is proud to announce that we have achieved our best fundraising
year in our 124-year history! Once the final numbers have been added, the 2002
annual fund will have surpassed the $6 million mark. 2002 proved to be a very challenging
fundraising year for most charitable organizations, and 2003 presents us with even more
challenges as we again strive to reach the $6.2 million mark. Through the combined
efforts of our volunteers, we are confident in our ability to achieve this landmark goal!
Thank you for all you have done for The Association and the Aggie Network in 2002 and
for all you will help us achieve in 2003! Click here
to make your 2003 contribution or pledge.
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Aggie Nightlife: Texas Aggie Magazine to Feature YOUR Stories
When a bunch of Aggies get together, there is bound to be a good time, and
lots of good bull. We will feature former students’ stories and pictures in a coming issue of
the Texas Aggie magazine, and take Aggies of all ages on a trip down memory lane. So dig up
those old pictures (we want the good ones!), and share your stories of a favorite Aggie Night
spot and the memories you made there. Just reply to this message to submit stories and high
resolution digital images, or send them by mail to Texas Aggie magazine, Attn: Night Life,
505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840.
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Communications Survey Results Are In
The Association of Former Student conducted a Communications Survey
during the fall of 2002. A total of 50,000 former students received the survey, and we’ve
received approximately 5,500 responses. The staff here at The Association will spend time
evaluating our projects and programs against the valuable information we have gathered.
We hope you will review this information, and if it generates questions, or certainly if it
generates ideas, please give us a call. We welcome the opportunity to answer questions
or to brainstorm ideas with you. Questions and comments about the survey may be directed
to Amy Glass '92, Brand Manager for The Association.
Click here to see survey results.
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Attention December ’02 Grads: Online Directory Now Available
December graduates can now access the Online Directory of Former Students.
Our database is complete and includes all 2002 graduates. Since its launch on December 2, 2002,
more than 6,000 users have registered as members of the AggieNetwork.com online community.
The Online Directory is the ultimate Aggie resource, searchable by region, occupation, class year
and more. You can find old friends and make new ones! If you would like to be a registered member,
visit www.AggieNetwork.com to learn more.
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Traveling Aggies Embark on 2003 Season
The Traveling Aggies are off to a variety of exciting destinations this
summer and fall. Our program offers former students, their families and friends the chance
to travel among the camaraderie of fellow Aggies while experiencing local customs, lifestyles
and educational opportunities. Our trips are a chance to learn about new locales in the company
of great Aggie friends. Click here
for more information on the entire 2003 season.
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News from Texas A&M University
Malon Southerland ’65 to Receive NASPA's Scott Goodnight Award
Texas A&M University Vice President for Student Affairs J. Malon Southerland ’65 has been selected by the
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators for its top honor, the Scott Goodnight Award. Read more…
Gates Narrows A&M ‘Vision’
Texas A&M cannot afford to move forward on all parts of Vision 2020, its plan to become one of the nation’s
top public universities. That’s the message of A&M President Robert Gates. Read more…
Corps Stands Tall For Perry Inauguration
Texas A&M University's Corps of Cadets will be well represented as one of their own is sworn in as governor
Tuesday, January 21. The 2,000-member cadet corps is sending more than 500 cadets to support the inauguration
of Gov. Rick Perry ’72, a former cadet and yell leader. Read more…
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