Let Us Celebrate!
After 50 years of changing the world through Texas State, it's time to pause and celebrate and thank the Lord of the Harvest. Cru at (Southwest) Texas State has a rich legacy of changing lives through the gospel and disciple-making. Perhaps you are a direct part of history or maybe indirectly through your prayers and giving.
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We are calling out to all alumni and friends of Cru at Texas State to come celebrate largely what God has done here. It promises to be a fun and festive night that will linger as you reconnect with old friends or reconnect to the vision and mission of Cru. Either way, we want to invite you to join us on the beautiful Hill Country campus of Texas State University (... or SWT for you die-hards). What a celebration that evening will be. Go Cats Go!
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NOTE: The evening is free for all guests. However, there will be a giving opportunity that evening for Cru at Texas State.
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Dress: Business Casual
Childcare is not provided. The Celebration is for Alumni, Community Members, and Cru Staff
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50 Years (and then some) Celebration & Vision Dinner
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Saturday April 13, 2024
6:30pm - 9:00pm
(5:00pm Alumni Reception)
(6:00pm Ballroom Doors Open)
(6:30pm Dinner Begins)
Texas State University
LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom (3rd Floor)
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Parking available at LBJ Student Center Parking Garage
(704 Gaillardia St, San Marcos, TX 78666)
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kelly Damphousse
Before joining Texas State, President Damphousse served as chancellor of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for five years. He previously served as associate dean and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma.
He leads from the top but he never met a stranger and he is a friend to all. He is accessible to anyone who has a question, a concern, or just wants to talk. Kelly was adopted and his adoptive parents took in foster children throughout his childhood, which left him with a passion for justice and inclusion. He is a first-generation student who personally knows the life-changing impression that higher education can have on a student’s life. His life was also impacted through a Christian student organization when he was an undergraduate student at Sam Houston State. That impact carries on in his life today. Led by the guiding principle that everyone matters, Kelly is steadfast in ensuring that all are welcome, all belong, and all are heard.
In addition to his university responsibilities, Kelly is actively engaged in athletics at a national level. Currently, he serves on the NCAA Board of Directors and the NCAA Board of Governors, and as president of the Sun Belt Conference Board of Directors. He also served as the Faculty Athletics Representative at University of Oklahoma for five years.
For more fascinating insights about Dr. Damphousse and his family: www.president.txst.edu/about-president-damphousse/biography.html
THROUGH THE DECADES
1971 - 1984
(Dennis Combrink Years)
We will hang together and have lunch at Grin’s at 11:30 am on April 13th
for all who would like to join.
Please RSVP with the number attending to tsucru50yearcelebration@gmail.com by April 6th.
1984- 1991
(Jim & Lynn Kessler Years)
Jim and Lynn reserved a reunion lunch at Grins at 11:30 AM on April 13th
for all who would like to join them. We will each pay by separate checks. Please RSVP to jim.kessler@cru.org by April 8th. BTW, they are staying at the Embassy Suites, if you would like to book a room in the same hotel. See you there!
1986 - 1999
(Reeves era, and then some)
Saturday, April 13 | 11 AM
Breakfast Brunch at the Party HQ River
House (Airbnb): 115 Riviera Dr. San Marcos
Following the Celebration
An After Party (same location as Brunch)
We will have some drinks and after-derves but feel free to bring whatever you would like to share
RSVP to shannon.reeves.tx@gmail.com
With name, # attending and phone number
2000 - 2010
Kerby Lane Cafe Brunch
Saturday April 13th | 10 AM
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After Party at Putt Pub
Saturday April 13th | 10PM
2010 - 2023
Come-and-Go Brunch at Corley's
Sunday, April 14th | 9:30 AM -12 PM
650 Summerwood Drive, NB 78130
RSVP to
Craig 512-644-8722 / Ginger 512-665-8888.
PICTURES FROM THE DECADES
Do you have any pictures from your time at Texas State University (SWT)? Please use the form below to upload them so we can use them at the Celebration & Vision Dinner
THOSE WHO ARE COMING: 392 so far...
(Updated Every Monday Afternoon | Last Updated 4-3-24, 1:50PM CST)
Jose | Abaroa |
Taylor | Abaroa |
Jesslyn | Adams |
Felipe | Adams |
Matthew | Adams |
Leigh | Adams (Hutchison) |
Hannah | Allen |
Sal | Allen |
John | Almquist |
Taylor | Almquist |
Liz | Amaya |
Oscar | Amaya |
Melrae | Ambs |
Robert | Ambs |
Debbie | Anderson |
(Alex) Sherry | Anderson |
Jeff | Anderson |
Amy | Austria |
Noah | Austria |
Miranda | Baidaoui |
Andrew | Baidaoui |
Jacob | Baley |
Emily | Barber |
Brandon | Barber |
David | Barnard |
Elizabeth | Barnard |
Holly | Barron |
Nate | Barron |
Charlotte | Batson |
Stephanie | Baumann |
David | Baumann |
Bill | Bebee |
Claire | Bellomy |
Sue Ellen | Berry |
Rick | Berry |
Josue | Blanco Ventura |
Alex | Bobotas |
Debbie | Boone |
Dan | Boone |
Ana Laura | Bowden |
William | Bowden |
Dawn | Brace |
Haley | Brand |
Hope | Brewer |
Lois | Bronaugh |
Bruce | Brunner |
Emily | Buchanan |
Brady | Buchanan |
Jill | Burleson |
Trevor | Burleson |
Jessica | Busby (Yere) |
Patricia | Cadena |
Sal | Cadena |
Steve | Cain |
Lorrie | Cain |
Trey | Campbell |
Julie | Campbell |
Jesus | Canales |
Ana | Carrasco |
Meribeth | Carter |
Bary | Carter |
Cynthia | Cary Elliott |
Carrie | Casillas |
Eric | Casillas |
Sarah | Castillo |
Michael | Castillo |
Niomi | Chapman |
Jeremiah | Chapman |
Gretchen | Chow |
Erick | Chow |
Dennis | Combrink |
Jeanne Ann | Combrink |
Ray | Cooper |
Kat | Cooper |
Mark | Cooper |
Alexis | Corley |
Craig | Corley |
Ginger | Corley |
Kristin | Cox |
Robert | Cox |
Gianna | Creighton |
Beth | Damphousse |
Kelly | Damphousse |
Jessica | Davidson |
Joel | Davidson |
Cathy | Davis |
Lori | Davis |
Jim | Davis |
Aaron | Davis |
Emily | Davis |
Jill | De Young (Dsrbyshire) |
Robin | Dean |
Eric | Dean |
Edmond | Deckart |
John | Denis |
Min Shien | Denis |
Samuel | Drell |
Hannah | Duce |
Joseph | Duce |
Linda | Duncan |
Samuel | Dunn |
Patty | Dyer |
David | Dyer |
Austin | Dykes |
Nikki | Eacho |
Derek | Eacho |
Jesse | Elizondo |
Marisa | Elizondo |
Eddie | Enriquez |
Patty | Enriquez |
Laurie | Evans |
Jennifer | Evers |
Jason | Farrell |
Andrea | Farrell |
Chuck | Flint |
Sheri | Flint |
Megan | Florence |
Crispin | Flores |
Bobbie | Flores |
Julie Wray | Fowler |
Luke | Fox |
Cameron | Foy |
Gracie | Foy |
Julie | Fuller |
Greg | Fuller |
Taylor | Gajan |
Joseph | Gajan |
Kyle | Ginn |
Dalton | Godsted |
Adam | Gonzalez |
Glen | Graham |
Yessica | Granados |
Cindy | Gravell |
John | Gravell |
Teresa | Groen |
Keith | Groen |
Woody | Hagar |
Jamie | Hagar |
Jay | Hamman |
T. J. | Hardy |
Bonnie | Harle |
JW | Harle |
Maggie | Hensley (Weber) |
Liz | Hernandez |
Gil | Hernandez |
Regan | Hill |
Katherine | Hill |
Jacob | Hillis |
Katherine | Hillis |
Rosie | Hollis |
Brice | Hollis |
John | Hood |
Mark | Horlbeck |
Renee | Horlbeck (St. Pierre) |
Michael | Howard |
Becky | Howard |
Justin | Hroch |
Tara | Hroch |
Chris | Huddleston |
Trish | Huddleston |
Miriam | Huff |
Sylvia | Huizar |
Alexander | Huizar |
Corrie | Hull |
Adam | Hull |
Leigh | Ishee |
Wendell | Ishee |
Wayne | Jacobs |
Glenda | Jacobs |
Margaret | Jamison |
Michelle | Jarrin |
Richard | Jennings |
Shannon | Jones |
Richard | Jones |
Zack | Jones |
Meagan | Jones |
Danny | Journeay |
Kelly | Journeay |
Mary | Jubela |
Jeff | Jubela |
Lance | Kauffman |
Denise | Kauffman |
Joe | Kelly |
Jim | Kessler |
Lynn | Kessler |
Oriana | King |
Sam | Koester |
Lanita | Legan |
Lonnie | Legan |
Amber | Leon |
Aubrey | Longoria |
Mare | Luker |
Tyler | Luker |
Bethany | Luna |
Matt | Luna |
Trey | Lynch |
Tiffany | Lynch |
Bob | Maas |
Jana | MacQueen |
Moises | MagaƱa |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Celebration & Vision Dinner start?
The Celebration and Vision Dinner starts at 6:30 PM. Before that, there will be an Alumni Reception at the same location starting at 5 PM. The doors to the Grand Ballroom will open at 6 PM for the main Celebration.ā
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What time should I arrive?
To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend arriving at 4:30 PM for the Alumni Reception and 5:45 PM for the Celebration and Vision Dinner as there will be almost 400 attendees. ā
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Where do I park?
The LBJ Parking Garage (located at 704 Gaillardia St, San Marcos, TX) is situated just behind the LBJ Student Center, where the Grand Ballroom is located. Please park here to avoid getting a parking ticket.ā Look for parking signs and a helper will be around to make sure you make it to the right place.
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How much will parking cost me?
Parking at the Celebration will be fully covered by us! Just remember to bring your parking ticket and we will validate it for you. ā
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Are my children allowed to come to the celebration?
Unfortunately, the Celebration is only for Alumni, Community Members, and Cru Staff.ā
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Is childcare provided for the evening?
Childcare is not provided by us for the evening. If you have a question about this please reach out to erin.obrien@cru.org
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What is the cost for Celebration & Vision Dinner?
The evening is free for all guests. However, there will be a giving opportunity that evening for Cru at Texas State.
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How will I know where to sit at the Celebration & Vision Dinner?
Upon arrival, there will be a check-in table. They will inform you where your table will beā
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Is there a dress code for the evening?
Yes, it will be business casual.
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I want to meet up with fellow attendees from my time at (South West) Texas State. Will there be any gatherings organized for us?
Yes for sure! Please look at the Through the Decades section above for more information.
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I regret to inform you that I won't be able to attend the Celebration & Vision Dinner. What should I do?
We are saddened to hear this news. Could you please email Trevor Burleson at trevor.burleson@cru.org? We will then remove you from the guest list.
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Hotels in San Marcos
Below are some discounts on hotels in the San Marcos area
10-15% off Best Available Rate
Discount Method: Reservations must be made through the online reservation link (Corporate Code: 1000002574)
0-15% off Best Available Rate
Discount Method: Reservations must be made through the online reservation link or by calling (800) 228-5050 and giving the operator our discount code - 05736275.
10% off Best Available Rate
Discount Method: Reservations must be made through the online reservation link or by calling 1-800-937-8376 and mention Corporate ID 01693660.