Class of '56 60 Year Reunion

April 11-14, 2016
Fredericksburg, TX

HOWDY
We hope all of you are having a great 2016!  Who would have ever thought we would be completing plans for our 60th Anniversary Class Reunion. (Historical Note:  Pinky Downs ’06 was only 66 years old when he led yells at “The Grove” in 1952 – we thought he was 90).  We have two reunions planned for 2016.  The Sul Ross Group Reunion is set for March 21 – 23, 2016  (for more information, click here). We will have our 60th Reunion in Fredericksburg, April 11 -14, 2016 .  (Arrive Monday the 11th and depart on Thursday the 14th).  Even though the Reunion will be 3 full days, you can come for as few days as you like or come for the entire time (but please just come).  For more information and registration forms, please click here.  At this stage of our lives, we should take every opportunity to visit with our Classmates and their families and to enjoy the camaraderie we all hold so dear and value so much.

Your Class Agents,
Henry Hill
Paul Holladay

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, April 11

Tuesday, April 12

Wednesday, April 13

Thursday, April 14

ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Class of '​56 60th Anniversary Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the ​Inn on Barons Creek directly before ​March 12 at (​866) ​990-​0202. Be sure to reference the Group Name, '56 Texas A&M Class 2016, to receive the rate of $​99 per night, plus tax. If you prefer to stay at another hotel in the area, please visit the lodging page on the Visit Fredericksburg website. The Fredericksburg Inn and Suites is directly across the street from the Inn on Barons Creek and serves as a great alternate hotel.

*Inn on Barons Creek — Reunion Headquarters Hotel
308 S. Washington St. — (​866) ​990-​0202
$​99/night, plus tax 
Group Name: '56 Texas A&M Class 2016
Deadline: ​March 12, 2016
Check-in time: after 4:00 p.m. 
Check-out time: ​11 a.m.

REUNION CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
After securing your room reservation, you can print out and return the Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, PO Box 10005., College Station, TX 77842, ATTN: Class of '56 Mini Reunion; FAX 979-845-9263; or you can register online. 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 first event of the Mini Reunion, which will open at the times listed on the schedule of events.  The Class Agents will have these items with them. Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. To ensure your admission, register before the March ​28 deadline. All registrations received on or after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.

FREDERICKSBURG VISITOR INFORMATION
Please visit the Fredericksburg Visitor website (click here) for more information on activities, attractions, and places to eat.

GOLF
*Golf will be available at the local Lady Bird Golf Course on Tuesday, April 12 at 10:40 a.m. and Wednesday April 13 at 10:40 a.m.  If you plan to play, please contact Paul Holladay at 713-857-4487 or charstitcher@aol.com.

CLASS DINNER MENUS
Monday, April 11
Green salad bowl with two dressings. Grilled chicken breast with sherry mushroom sauce and thin sliced beef with red wine sauce. Buttermilk mashed potatoes, sautéed seasonal vegetables, rolls & butter. For dessert bread pudding with caramel cream sauce.
Fresh brewed iced tea and a coffee bar (decaf available).

Tuesday, April 12
House Caesar salad, homemade garlic bread, and meat & tomato lasagna.  For dessert lemon cake. Fresh brewed iced tea and a coffee bar (decaf available).

Wednesday, April 13
Dill & sour cream cucumber salad, Ursinger knockwurst with mustard, Jaeger schnitzel (thin sliced pork loin, breaded & sautéed) topped with mushroom sauce with tomatoes. Caraway sauerkraut and homemade hot German potato salad with bacon & onion. Assorted rolls & butter. Apple strudel for dessert. Fresh brewed iced tea and a coffee bar (decaf available).

ATTIRE
Please check the weather before traveling to Fredericksburg and pack accordingly. During the Class dinners on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday the attire will be casual to business casual.

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 - $1-$99
Bronze - $100-$249
Silver - $250-$499
Gold - $500-$999 
Diamond - $1000-$1999
Double Diamond - $2000-$4999
Platinum - $5000-$9999
Double Platinum - $10,000 plus

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 12:00 p.m. on April 4, 2016. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after the April 4 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.