March 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
forward, see
www.AggieNetwork.com/login.aspx to update your information with The
Association and receive your own copy.
To read the newsletter online go to :
www.AggieNetwork.com/HTMLEmails/MarchENewsLetter/newsletter.html
Softly Call the Muster
Aggies are preparing once again for Texas A&M's oldest and most revered
tradition--Aggie Muster. More than 400 Muster ceremonies are held every year on
April 21st throughout Texas, the United States and internationally. The
Association of Former Students preserves and promotes this sacred and
time-honored tradition. For information and to find your local Muster ceremony
visit www.AggieNetwork.com/Muster
Back to Top
Aggies in the Military
Since the release of our February E-Newsletter, many Aggies have contacted us
to share their stories and pictures as they serve to protect our freedoms at
home. We love hearing from you! If you or someone you know is on active duty,
please share your stories and pictures. Send your news and photos to
TexasAggie@AggieNetwork.com and watch for them in the Texas Aggie
magazine and on The Association website.
Back to Top
Announce Your New Addition on Aggie Baby Central
Attention Aggie parents and grandparents! Announce the latest addition to your
Aggie family on Aggie Baby Central! This online birth annoucement program
lets proud parents and grandparents share baby pictures with family and
friends. Post a photo, share birth information, customize your posting with
Aggie graphics, and send an e-mail birth announcement, all for free! Visit
www.AggieNetwork.com to post your online baby announcement today.
Back to Top
Stay in Touch with the AggieNetwork
Stay
in touch with The Association and your Aggie friends by updating your
contact information online. By maintaining current records, The Association is
able to send your Texas Aggie magazine, Class News and other
information through the mail, as well as important news to your e-mail address.
In addition, up-to-date information ensures that your Aggie friends
can find you when they access the Online Directory of Former Students.
Please visit
www.AggieNetwork.com to update your information today.
Back to Top
Are You Missing a Great Advertising Opportunity?
The Texas Aggie magazine will reach an estimated 460,000 former
students, Aggie parents, faculty, staff and friends of Texas A&M University
in 2003. Each bi-monthly issue is circulated to more than 65,000 consumers
eager to purchase Aggie goods and work with Aggie-owned businesses. The
September 2003 issue presents a one-time, expanded advertising opportunity with
a circulation of more than 130,000!
A wide variety of ad sizes and options are available to meet the needs of
businesses both small and large. For more information on Texas Aggie advertising,
visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/TxAggie or contact Texas Aggie Advertising
Assistant Becky Stocks '01 at (979) 845-7514.
Back to Top
Join the Traveling Aggies in Eastern Europe and the
Illyrian Islands
Come join the Traveling Aggies on one of our upcoming trips.
Village Life Along the Dalmatian Coast, May 6-14
This all-inclusive package focuses on the Illyrian islands and towns that ruled
the Adriatic. The trip will be highlighted with education lectures, and chances
to interact with local citizens for a once in a lifetime cultural experience.
Packages start at $3,120 including round-trip airfare.
Cruise the Imperial Passage on the Magnificent Elbe River, June 4-19
The Elbe River is considered the gateway to Eastern Europe, and with stops in
Warsaw, Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden and Prague, this journey will be unlike any
other. Join the Traveling Aggies for the 16-day, all-inclusive package which
starts at $4,695.
For more information or to request brochures on any of the Traveling Aggies
upcoming trips, please visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/Travel.
Back to Top
Aggie Calendar News from Texas A&M University Subscription Information
Houston Aggie Weekend Coming March 27th
Houston Aggie Weekend 2003 is set for March 27-April 1. With eight events
planned, there will be something for everyone. The weekend kicks off with a
Happy Hour on Thursday. Friday features the Singing Cadets in Concert. On
Saturday, Aggies will start the day with a Habitat for Humanity project and
finish up playing at the Social and Casino Night. The weekend continues on
Sunday with the Domino Tournament, then Aggie Night at the Aeros Hockey game.
Monday brings an opportunity to get out on the links at the Golf Tournament. On
Tuesday, we'll close out the long weekend at the Houston Food Bank. All
proceeds will be donated to Texas A&M students and student programs. For
details about Houston Aggie Weekend, go to
www.houstonaggieweekend.com.
Spring Aggie Ring Orders Due March 31st
The Aggie Ring Program is currently taking Ring orders for qualified former
students. Rings ordered by March 31, 2003 will be delivered on May 8, 2003 at
the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. Aggie Rings may be ordered in
person, by mail or fax. For complete details, please contact us at (979)
845-1050 or visit
www.AggieNetwork.com/ring. We look forward to assisting you with your
Aggie Ring order!
Parents' Weekend 2003 Coming April 11-13
Parents' Weekend 2003 is almost here! Mark your calendars for "A Weekend Bigger
Than Texas," April 11-13. Weekend events include the Aggie Mom's Boutique,
Midnight Yell Practice and Bevo Burn BBQ. Come out and enjoy three days of
Aggie Pride and Tradition with other Aggies, their families and friends! Check
out the Parents' Weekend website for a more detailed schedule at
parentsweekend.tamu.edu.
Maroon & White Football Game Scheduled for April 12
On Saturday, April 12, Texas A&M Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione and
the Aggie football team will conduct the Maroon & White Spring Football
Game with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. Tickets for the game can be purchased in
advance for $5 for adults, with age 12 and under admitted free. Tickets can be
purchased at the Athletic Ticket Office in the lobby of G. Rollie White
Coliseum, or fans may order by calling 1-888-99-AGGIE (888-992-4443) or
845-2311. For more, go to
www.AggieAthletics.com.
Sawyer, Selleck Among Bush Library Leadership Panelists
Former President George Bush hosted Diane Sawyer-Correspondent and Co-Anchor of
ABC News Primetime Thursday and Good Morning America, NASA Astronaut Steve
Lindsey, actor Tom Selleck, and Steve Wynn-Chairman of Wynn Resorts, at a
leadership forum March 17 at the George Bush Presidential Library Center.
Read more.
Former A&M Chancellor Dies at 87
Frank W.R. Hubert, who served as chancellor of The Texas A&M University
System from 1979-81, died March 16th. He was 87.
Read more.
A&M Fish Drill Team Takes Second at Competition
Mardi Gras isn't all parties and frivolity. For the 28 members of Texas
A&M's Fish Drill Team, a weekend trip to New Orleans was hard work that
paid off with a second-place finish in the annual Tulane Invitational Drill
Meet.
Read more.
If you received this as a forward, see
To unsubscribe from this e-newsletter, click here
www.AggieNetwork.com/enews/remove.aspx.
To read this e-newsletter online, go to : www.AggieNetwork.com/HTMLEmails/MarchENewsLetter/newsletter.html
Back to Top