Sharon: you can book an award trip under the current AGR Rules up to 11 months in Advance, and you have until Jan.23,2016 to do this!
Be aware that after 1/24/1 AGR2.0 takes effect ( Fare Based Redemptions/ the Zone System goes away) and if you cancel or modify the Rez there willl be a 10% Point penalty assesed,20% if less than 14 Days before Departure.
You also have until Jan.23 to take a,Paid Amtrak trip, even a,$5 trip will roll your points over for 3 years or if you get the new AGRMC from BOA your points won't expire.