Class of '64 Mini Reunion

April 19 - 22, 2016
Galveston, TX

HOWDY
This is your first call for the 52nd Anniversary ’64 Class reunion, so please pay close attention. This year’s Mini Reunion will take place during Muster Week, April 19-21, 2016. That is on Tuesday-Thursday, Thursday being April 21 Muster Day. The setting for this grand occasion is the Hilton Galveston Island Resort in Galveston, and the featured event will be the Muster at our campus focusing on maritime studies, Texas A&M University-Galveston, with the Sea Ags. 

Activities will be centered around the unusual things to see and do in and around the beautiful seaport of Galveston and at TAMUG. There is a portfolio of things to do and see at TAMUG, excursions on campus involving the unique aspects of maritime activities, touring the ship simulator, and perhaps even sailing aboard the sailing vessel General Rudder. Some of these excursions are weather dependent, so please be flexible.​

When you make your hotel reservation and register for the Reunion, email or text John Gabbert at john.gabbert@rrhcs.com or cell (903) 715-5700, and you’ll be placed on the Mini Reunion email group for additional messaging if needed. Get on with it now, and we will look forward to a time of fun revisiting our youth and our old pals at least once this year.

Hoo-ah! Your Class Agents,
John Gabbert - john.gabbert@rrhcs.com
George Nelson - glnelson64@gmail.com
Ken Stanton - kstanton2@suddenlink.net
Stan Wylie - swy42@yahoo.com


ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of ‘​64 Spring Mini Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the Hilton Galveston Island Resort directly before ​Mar. 18, 2016 at (409) 744-5000. Be sure to reference the Group ​Name: Texas A&M Class 1964 Reunion to receive the rate of $​139 per night, plus tax. If you prefer to stay at another hotel in the area, please visit the Galveston Convention & Visitor Bureau website for more accommodations information. Call and make your reservation today as many of the hotels fill up fast! 

*​​Hilton Galveston Island Resort — Reunion Headquarters Hotel
5400 Seawall Boulevard — (409) 744-5000
Group Name: Texas A&M Class 1964 Reunion
Deadline: Mar. 18, 2016
Check-in time: 4 p.m. 
Check-out time: ​11 a.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, April 19

Wednesday, April 20

Thursday, April 21

 *Exact times and order of tours will be determined by weather and group size*

Friday, April 22

ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, for the Class of ‘​64 Spring Mini Reunion. Make your reservations by calling the Hilton Galveston Island Resort directly before ​Mar. 18, 2016 at (409) 744-5000. Be sure to reference the Group ​Name: Texas A&M Class 1964 Reunion to receive the rate of $​139 per night, plus tax. If you prefer to stay at another hotel in the area, please visit the Galveston Convention & Visitor Bureau website for more accommodations information. Call and make your reservation today the hotels fills up fast in the spring! 

*​​Hilton Galveston Island Resort — Reunion Headquarters Hotel
5400 Seawall Boulevard — (409) 744-5000
Group Name: Texas A&M Class 1964 Reunion
Deadline: Mar. 18, 2016
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. 
Check-out time: ​11 a.m.

REUNION REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
After securing your room reservation, please print, complete, and return the Reunion Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, PO Box 10005, College Station, TX 77842, ATTN: Class of ’64 Mini Reunion; FAX 979-845-9263; or you can register online. Check in will be with your Class Agents at any of the events during your Mini Reunion. To ensure your admission, register before the Apr. 4 deadline. All registrations received on or after the deadline will incur a $10 late fee.

TEXAS A&M GALVESTON
For detailed information about Texas A&M Galveston please visit their website by clicking here.

Campus Tours: There are several tours that the campus is offering including the Sea Food Safety Lab, Sea Life Facility, Bridge Simulator, and the TS General Rudder training vessel (please wear closed toe shoes and no heels are allowed when touring the ship). Please be flexible with all the campus tours as some options may not be available due to weather or schedule availability.

Lunch:  please purchase your tickets ($10 per person) for the lunch in the dining hall during the morning reception from 8:30-9 a.m.  Cash and credit card are accepted. Student delegates will be eating lunch and sharing their Texas A&M Galveston experience with you. 

Helpful links:
- visitor information
- map & directions
- parking (please print and display in your vehicle)

GALVESTON ATTRACTIONS
For more information on what to see, do, and where to eat please ​click here.

A​ttractions
Historic Downtown Strand District: Antique lovers, aficionados and shoppers of all kinds will discover beautiful and interesting objects at Galveston’s myriad of shops. Be sure to indulge yourself at La King’s Confectionery, a 1920s soda fountain serving malts, shakes, ice cream sodas, ice cream, candies and coffee. 
Moody Gardens Complex: An adventure resort with three pyramid-shaped buildings featuring a live rainforest replica with free roaming animals, a gigantic aquarium and an interactive Discovery Museum. 
1886 Bishop’s Palace: Walk back in history at a nationally recognized architectural landmark. The Bishop’s Palace opens its massive front doors to reveal an interior of equally impressive beauty. 
Ferry Ride plus Dolphin and Bird Watch: Galveston’s Bolivar Ferry is well known across the Lone Star State. Take a free cruise between Bolivar and Galveston for a closer look at marine birds like pelicans, seagulls and get a close look at graceful dolphins as they swim by. Approximately 20 minutes each way. 
Lone Star Flight Museum: Discover this rare collection of historic aircraft which is the largest of its type. Take an aerial tour of the island aboard a warplane, including a B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell or a Stearman. 
San Jacinto Monument & Battleship TEXAS: Visit the battleground where Texas won its independence. The San Jacinto monument is a one hour drive north of Galveston and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Lunch
Jimmy’s on the Pier: A full-service restaurant with one of the best views of Galveston. On warm days, the deck opens all the way around to offer panoramic views of the amazing Gulf of Mexico. 
Shrimp-n-Stuff: A local restaurant known for affordable and delicious seafood, po-boys, gumbo and salads. Locals and visitors alike have supported this eatery’s reputation for its value, freshness and flavor and it has been an island mainstay since it opened in 1976. 

Dinner
Colonel Paddlewheel: Try dinner aboard the climate controlled as you take a leisure cruise on Galveston Bay 
Gaido’s: Is an island treasure celebrating over 100 years in Galveston! Tender pork chops, mouthwatering steaks, fresh seafood and award-winning pecan pie are just a few of the stars at this iconic restaurant.

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 call the Former Student Programs office (800-392-2096) by noon on Monday, April 11. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fee. Registration changes after this deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.