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75th Anniversary of College Station
Fall 2013
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Warren Finch 979-691-4001 (office)
(GBPLM) 979-324-1152 (cell)
Tracy Paine 979-691-4014 (office)
979-450-9790 (cell)
Will King 979-691-4069 (office)
979-220-0927 (cell)
City of College Station Mike Neu 979-764-7655 (office)
979-575-0925 (cell)
Sherry Mashburn 979-764- (office)
Ad Hoc Committee Linda Harvell, chair 979-703-7200
Concept
In honor of the city of College Station’s 75th Anniversary, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is hosting an exhibit and several associated events in the fall of 2013. The
bulk of the planning and expense of this project is being handled by an ad hoc committee, ordained by city council. All monies raised by donations from residents and local businesses
are being funneled through the city’s finance office.
A reunion event is also planned, and though it will not take place at the library, it has been included in this schedule in order to give a full view of the festivities.
Locations and Dates
Exhibit: (Oct. 21, 2013 – Jan. 4, 2014) Ansary Gallery of American History, Bush Library and Museum
VIP Event: (Tues., Oct. 22, 2013) Rotunda and the Ansary Gallery of American History, Bush Library and Museum
Chamber Ribbon Cutting/InSite Launch Party: (Tues., Oct. 29, 2013) Ansary Gallery of American History, Bush Library and Museum
Classic Film: (Thurs., Nov. 14, 2013) Hagler Auditorium, Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Homecoming Event: (Fri., Nov. 15, 2013) Southwood Community Center, Brian Bachmann Park
Community Celebration: (Sat., Nov. 16, 2013) Library Grounds, Rotunda and Classroom, Bush Library and Museum
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
1000 George Bush Drive West
(979) 691-4000
The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
1002 George Bush Drive West
(979) 862-3488
Southwood Community Center at Brian Bachmann Park
1520 Rock Prairie Road
(979) 764-3472
Exhibit – Oct. 21, 2013 – Jan. 4, 2014
All items appearing in the exhibit have been gathered from various locations around town: churches, businesses, attics, storerooms, warehouses and museums. The 3,000 square foot exhibit
will be divided into 14 different sections to display the rich 75 years of College Station history. The train depot entrance and model train display, along with the railway-inspired
signs listing the names of the donors, will pay homage to College Stations humble beginnings as nothing more than a railroad stop. A vintage living room and maps of the area will tell
the story of the historic homes that once dotted main campus. Special sections of the exhibit will highlight everyday life in College Station: the schools, government, businesses and
media, along with a genealogy section explaining some prominent local families. College Station is a town rich in tradition, faith, pride and service to others, and the exhibit will
prominently feature that in the community spirit, military and Texas A&M sections. Visitors will be given an opportunity to add their own stories on the memory wall, and local art will
also be on display.
VIP Event – Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013
This reception will give us an opportunity to thank the donors ($1000 level and above) to the project. Invited guests will get to see the exhibit and will receive their gifts that accompany
their sponsorship level.
Messina Hof has given wine as a part of their sponsorship
Caterer TBD
Budget = $4,000
Mike Neu to determine talking order and list of speakers
Tracy to arrange for food, wine pourers, security, sound system and background musicians
Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting/InSite Magazine Launch Party – Tues. Oct. 29, 2013
The Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting will begin at 4:30, and will include a few remarks, door prizes and perhaps some light refreshments. At 5:30, the InSite Magazine Launch Party
begins with their VIP hour, complete with refreshments and door prizes. Non-VIP readers of InSite Magazine will arrive at 6:30.
Paid for by the George Bush Library
Would like for some members of the committee/City officials to be in attendance
Possible themed photo booth – railroad, Aggie, vintage gear
DJ
Door prizes – related to InSite Magazine
Classic Film, “We’ve Never Been Licked” – Thurs. Nov. 14, 2013
Part of the Bush Library and Museum’s Classic Film Series, this event is open to the public and includes free parking, free popcorn, a free movie, free Pepsi products and free candy.
“We’ve Never Been Licked” is an Aggie must-see, and the Class of 1960 will hold a DVD sale at the event.
Homecoming Event – Fri. Nov. 15, 2013
This is open to anyone who has ever called College Station home, and will include a dinner (optional), open house, cash bar and live music provided by Chris Austin-Martinez. Tickets
for the dinner would be sold ahead of time via txtraders.com ($12).
Community Celebration – Sat., Nov. 16, 2013
This event will begin at 9 a.m. with a vintage car show in lot 43, with a car from each decade prominently featured in the circle drive. The museum will open at 9:30, and admission to
the College Station exhibit will be free all weekend (regular museum rates for the rest of the gallery will apply). Various activities will occur throughout the day, with a special
birthday party at 3:
Possible mini-train ride through Research Park
Themed photo booth
Square dancing demonstrations
Possible choirs/bands from CSISD schools performing throughout the day (Alli Meserole)
Door prizes – Messina Hof? Signed football? Items from other donors?
We’re going to try to have the birthday cake donated by Kroger (2-4 large sheet cakes with the 75th Anniv logo)
Reveille at 3:00
Mike to ask P&R about restroom trailer for car show
Beverage donation – city contract currently under negotiation, so any sponsor would work
Alvin Olbrich, Letterman from 1938 (oldest living Letterman) – possible appearance
Committee members to serve/cut cake and to act as docents in exhibit
Budget?
Side note: Henry Mayo will have his replica Model A at Brazos Valley Worldfest telling people to stop by our event, too. **Do we need a reciprocal “stop by Worldfest” item at our event?**