Reunion

The 36th Annual Alumni Reunion is November 4, 2023, a home game weekend with Kansas State. Kick-off is 1100.

General Information

Hotel Accommodations.

A limited number of rooms are reserved for a special UTNROTC Alumni rate at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Austin, Arboretum, 9505 Stonelake Blvd, Austin, TX 78759, 512-372-8771.

The discounted rate is $169 per night, plus tax, for 1-2

adults in a king suite or 2-doubles suite. Standard amenities include indoor heated pool, complimentary wi-fi, hot

breakfast and the Manager’s Daily Reception. A premium room with additional amenities is available for an

additional cost.

Hit the burnt orange button below to book your room. You will be taken to the Embassy Suites website. The default length of stay is set at Friday night through Sunday

(2 night stay), but the desired dates can be easily modified at the top of the screen.

If you have issues with the registration link or have any other questions, please contact Launtz Rodgers

(launtz@outlook.com & 512-545-2920) for assistance.

Friday, 3 November

Golf Outing.- SOLD OUT!

For those of you interested in a reunion Golf outing we will be gathering at Star Ranch on the morning of Friday November 3rd. We have reserved 4 tee times (16 players), starting around 0830. We can get more, if there is more interest. Please indicate your desire to participate when you register.

As in previous encounters we will face off Navy versus Marine Corps in a “best ball” format. Star Ranch is located at 2500 FM 685 in Hutto, Texas (NE Austin just north of the toll road 45 East). The cost is $75+tax, Seniors (60+), $55+tax. All fees include green fee, shared cart, and warm-up range balls.

Note that the breakfast and lunch buffets, previously included in the greens fee, are no longer included. Each player will pay when they arrive.

Please notify Bob Collins (’68) by Nov 1st if you are interested in playing.

Cell phone: 678-983-4675 or email bravocharlie@utexas.edu.

Directions to Star Ranch from Embassy Suites Hotel (9505 Stonelake, Austin):

Take MoPac (Tx-1 Loop North), Merge onto Tx Toll 45 East.

Merge onto Texas Toll 130 North (to Waco)

Take Exit 426 (Hutto/685 North) (DO NOT TURN on Gattis School Road).

Take 685/130 access road 1 mile, stay in left lane and U-turn at Flashing Red Light.

Go approx. 0.6 miles South on FM 685 and Star Ranch will be on your right.

Crow's Nest Summit Meeting.

On Friday afternoon at 3pm there will be a meeting of all ’Nesters and Friends of the Nest to discuss the Crow’s Nest Scholarship and to just visit and reminisce about old times. One of the rooms at the Embassy Suites has been reserved for this and other alumni gatherings as they may occur.

Reunion Social.

The Alumni Foundation will host a social gathering at the Embassy Suites on Friday night, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the hotel atrium. There is no cost to you or your guests. Free hors d’oeuvres will be provided and free drinks to hotel guests during the hotel’s happy hour which overlaps with this social event. There will be a cash bar for those not staying at the hotel. Please join us at the Embassy Suites Hotel for the Friday evening social even if you are staying at the hotel.

Saturday, 4 November

Saturday’s Schedule.

The UT v KSU game time has been set. Kickoff is 1100.

Parking on Campus Saturday.

Be advised that parking around campus on gamedays is challenging. Plan for potential delays. Give yourself ample time to get to the reunion events on campus. Information on UT parking can be found at https://utparking.clickandpark.com

Alumni Foundation Board Meeting.

From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. the UT NROTC Alumni Foundation board will hold their quarterly meeting in RLP Room 5.402 (McRaven classroom), before the General Business Meeting. All are welcome to attend, space permitting.

General Business Meeting & Scholarship Awards.

From 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. the “Main Event” will be held in the large WEL (Robert A. Welch Hall) auditorium, Room 3.502. This is the alumni general business meeting and scholarship awards ceremony. Come learn about the latest Unit activities, plans, and achievements. See the awarding of over $140,000 worth of scholarships and officer swords to our Battalion members by your Midshipmans Foundation. Meet and visit with the Battalion members, staff, and alumni.

Glickman Conference Room (RLP)

For those not attending the game, the conference room will be set up with drinks and snacks for game watch.

BBQ Dinner.

Our BBQ will be a post-game event at 1500 on the 1st floor patio of RLP, and the adjoining Glickman conference room. We always plan on a few extra people, but be considerate and register early for this event so that we will have enough for everyone. The cost for the BBQ is $25 per head which includes beverages. If you pay at the door, the cost will be $30 per head. We have lowered the price from previous years to drum up higher attendance while still being able to take care of the Battalion members. Many are scholarship recipients and several help with the setup of tables and chairs for this event.

NOTE: Pok 'E' Joe's will only serve for 1-1/2 hours starting at 1500. Beverages are available until they are all consumed.

Football Game.-SOLD OUT!

Kick-off time for Texas vs. KSU is 1100. We have 40 tickets for purchase this year. Tickets are $50 each for alumni and guests. The football tickets are typically distributed at the general business meeting and scholarship awards ceremony. Tickets must be purchased via our website. First come, first served. The POC for the football tickets is Ray Adams (’80) and his email is rjadams@tx.rr.com.

Sunday, 5 November

Breakfast. Embassy Suites includes breakfast. Be sure to meet and greet your fellow alums one more time before hittingthe road!

Two Ways to Register

Traditional.

As we have for years now, you can use the registration form found in your 2023 Reunion Newsletter (sent via USPS mail) or you can click here to download that form. Fill in the form completely, enclose a check for payment and mail to the address shown on the registration form. You can include a donation for the Alumni Foundation in the same check as the one used to pay for events.

If you want to make a contribution to the Midshipmans Foundation, use the separate form, provided in the 2023 Reunion Newsletter for that purpose, and mail it to the different address shown on the form. You can also download that form here.