Official Publication of the Abilene A&M ClubPOST OFFICE BOX 884ABILENE, TEXAS 79604

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Official Publication of the Abilene A&M Club, Inc.

http://aggienet.tamu.edu/abileneamc

January 2011

David Todd, P.E.Principal

P.O. Box 5052 Phone 325-698-9996Abilene, TX 79608 Fax 325-695-3299

“Camaraderie thrives through the intangible Aggie Spirit – the bond that transcends generations to connect graduates through the time-honored traditions that set Texas A&M apart from other universities.” The Abilene A&M Club is your local Aggie network. Camaraderie with fellow Aggies is one of the biggest benefits of your involvement with the Abilene A&M Club. In addition to promoting camaraderie, fellowship and networking among fellow Aggies, the Abilene A&M Club will • Keepyouconnectedto Texas A&M • Fundscholarshipsfor deserving local students attending Texas A&M • Provideopportunitiesfor you and other Aggies to serve the Abilene community. We want you to support the efforts of your local Abilene Aggie network. Pleaseconsiderbecomingamember

or renewing your membership with the Abilene A&M Club for 2011. If your membership is paid by March 31, 2011, we will include your name and information in an Abilene Aggie Directory. A membership form is included on the last page of this newsletter. Membership dues are $35/year.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * As you probably know, the Aggies will be playing in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, January 7th at 7:00 pm.WHOOP!! Please join theAbileneA&MClub at a Cotton Bowl Partyat Allison Cowling’s house, 4900 Meadow Dr. (691-1443 or 829-1429). It will be BYOB, but please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Your families are welcome! Feel free tocome when you can and leave when youneedto! Our next Abilene A&M Club meetingwill be January 5th at 12:00noon at the Abilene Country Club. Our speaker will be Andy Armstrong

'01 of Coleman, currently the Assistant Registrar of Texas A&M. Hopetoseeyouthere!

BTHO LSU!

Gig‘Em!Allison Cowling ‘01

2011 Officers & Board Members

President Allison CowlingPresident Elect JamesHughesPast President Risha SandersSecretary Gary ThrockmortonVP Programs Danny BrownVP Finance Risha SandersVP Scholarships Marta HollowellVP Membership Risha SandersVP Publicity Clay DeathrageVP Communications BrandonPolkBoard Members Gary Throckmorton Russell Guthrie Bobby Ogdee Curtis Tomme Robert Willen Clay DeathrageMuster Chair BrandonPolkGolf Tournament Bobby OgdeeFry Booth Chair Roxanne SchoenCrew Chief CoordinatorJimTallantSocial Events Zane Vinson

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UPCOMINGEVENTS(All Regular Club and Board Meetings are at the Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway.)

Bobby J. Melson, CPA '58Russell Guthrie, CPA '80Jeromy Stephens, CPA '00

Phone: 325.673.0712Toll Free: 866.673.0712

Fax: 325.673.0119

100 Chestnut, Suite 108Abilene, Texas 79602

P.O. BOX 5377Abilene, Texas 79608

Member TCRA, NCRA, STAR

PAM LETZ, CSRABILENE COURT REPORTERS

Email: lsr@abilene.com

January 5, 2011 Abilene A&M Club Meeting January 26, 2011 Abilene A&M Club Board Meeting

Ronny J. BryantProfessional Insurance Agents/Consultants

N. First at Mulberry • Box 1400 • Abilene, TX 79604(325) 673-6414

MILLER APPRAISAL SERVICEState Certified Residential Appraisals

Conard Miller ‘59 Office (325) 692-4031 Home (325) 692-4318 Mobile (325) 668-0963 2065 Highland FAX (325) 692-7945 Abilene, Texas 79605

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Specializing in the renovation of foreclosed & distressed properties

Tom McAlisterP.O. Box 5001Abilene, TX 79608

325.677.7543Fax 325.692.3028

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on FM 707

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FM 707 Self-Storage

2041 S. Treadaway • (325) 676-5886Rental Office

Class of '76

BUFFALO GAP RD. ANIMAL CLINICDogs - Cats - Birds - Exotics

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Office: 325-793-1011Fax: 325-793-1013

Pager: 325-671-7481Emergency & House Calls

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Sponsorships available for the Newsletter$75 per year

2011Annual Membership Dues