Houston Aggie Moms' Club: September General Meeting THURSDAY and Upcoming Events
Howdy Houston Aggie Moms!
We're ready to catch up with our Aggie Mom friends, make new friends and enjoy the energy the Galveston Yell Leaders always bring to kick off a new year! We're so proud of all of our current and former students and are here to support each other through it all. We have an exciting year planned with lots of fun events beginning THIS week!
SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING: This Thursday, September 21st at 6:30PM
NEW MEETING VENUE: Bethel Church of Houston - Fellowship Hall (825 Bering Drive; 77057).
- In keeping with our Aggie Mom tradition that began almost 100 years ago, we will offer a chicken dinner (tenders/nuggets) with side items provided by our awesome board members, dessert, tea and water.
- Please donate $5 to help cover the chicken and dessert costs by either Venmo https://www.venmo.com/u/Laura-Spilman-3 or cash (exact change, please).
- Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 19th, so we can plan accordingly for food and beverages: http://evite.me/qS7WzYN9tx
- Feel free to invite other Aggie Moms and either include them with your RSVP or forward this e-mail to them!
- Members will be voting to approve the Bylaw and Standing Rule changes that were approved by our board at the May board meeting and presented to the membership at our May general meeting. Those changes may be found on our website under “Bylaws” and will be presented again at the September meeting.
ANNUAL WINE & CHEESE MEET & GREET: Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30PM
One of our most fun events will be held at Tabitha Casey’s home (11748 Sicene Way; 77024).
- If you are a returning member, please bring a bottle of wine to share or consider making a Venmo https://www.venmo.com/u/Laura-Spilman-3 or cash donation to help cover expenses.
- If you are new to the club, just bring yourself (and another Aggie Mom or two if you’d like)!
- Please RSVP by Monday, September 25th, so we’ll have plenty of light bites, wine and non-alcoholic beverage options, too: http://evite.me/MJqwYsSJcV
KENDRA SCOTT “GIVE BACK” EVENT - COLLEGE STATION and ON-LINE:
Saturday, October 7th (Time TBA, depending on the TAMU/Alabama game time)
Kendra Scott in Century Square (166 Century Court, Suite G-40; College Station; 77840)
- Exclusive maroon jewelry in-store!
- On-line code and event time will be announced soon.
- 20% of sales will be donated to our club to help support Aggie scholarships and TAMU organizations.
OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, October 19th at 6:30PM
Bethel Church of Houston - Fellowship Hall (825 Bering Drive; 77057)
- More details will follow in a few weeks.
ROUND TOP COLLECTION “SHOP FOR A CAUSE” EVENT: Saturday, October 21st from 10:00AM-6:00PM Round Top Collection Gallery – Rice Village (2504 Rice Blvd.; 77005)
- Find great gifts and items for your home, including an exclusive item just for Aggie Moms!
- We need eight volunteers to greet shoppers and hand out flyers to let them know their purchases will help support Aggie scholarships and TAMU organizations. Please sign up for a shift here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA8AD22A7FF2-44345850-theround
- 20% of sales will be donated to our club to help support Aggie scholarships and TAMU organizations.
HOUSTON CLUB HAPPY HOUR/FUNDRAISER: Wednesday, October 25th, 5:30-8:00PM
Houston Club (910 Louisiana St., Suite 4900; 77002)
Soak in amazing sunset skyline views and enjoy fantastic drinks and light bites downtown on the 49th floor of the former One Shell Plaza.
- ALL are welcome: Aggie Moms, spouses, friends, neighbors (non-Aggies welcome, too)!
- Dress code: business casual, no shorts or t-shirts
- Free parking in the garage under the building after 5:30PM; see Evite for details
- 20% of beverage sales will be donated to our club to help support Aggie scholarships and TAMU organizations.
- Please RSVP by Monday, October 23rd, through our Evite link: http://evite.me/vA429TQe1Y
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS (more details to follow):
- COFFEE MORNING SOCIAL: Friday, November 3rd, 10:00AM at Dish Society (Bellaire near Wesleyan)
- NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, November 16th, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston
- HOLIDAY SHOPPING AND GIFT WRAPPING PARTY IN THE HEIGHTS: Saturday, December 2nd; meet at Ginny Poche’s home: (249 W. 22nd St.; 77008)
- ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON (members only): Saturday, December 9th, 11:00AM-1:00PM at Houston Racquet Club
- NO DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING (Holiday Luncheon instead)
- JANUARY GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, January 18th, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston
- ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION FUNDRAISER “A Mother’s Love:” Saturday, February 3rd, 6:30-10:30PM at The Ballroom at Tanglewood
- NO FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING (Annual Dinner Auction instead)
- MARCH GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, March 21st, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston
- FEDERATION OF AGGIE MOMS’ CLUB/HOUSTON AGGIE MOMS’ CLUB BOUTIQUE during FAMILY WEEKEND in COLLEGE STATION: April 12th-13th at the TAMU Memorial Student Center
- NO APRIL GENERAL MEETING (Family Weekend in College Station instead)
- MAY GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, May 16th, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston
- ADDITIONAL FUN SOCIAL EVENTS ARE BEING PLANNED FOR JANUARY-MAY 2024!
MEMBERSHIP:
Please log-in to determine whether your membership is current and confirm/update your directory listing at: Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Home (membershiptoolkit.com) It only takes a few minutes, even to renew your membership!
DIRECTORY - BUSINESS ADS AND SENIOR TRIBUTES:
Aggies AND Aggie Moms love to support and celebrate with each other!
- If you would like to advertise your business and/or celebrate your graduating senior in our 2023-2024 Membership Directory, please let us know before October 23rd here: Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Directory Advertisement Sales (membershiptoolkit.com)
FINALS CARE PACKAGES (only members may purchase them):
We create and deliver great Finals Care Packages to the College Station campus the week prior to finals during the fall and spring semesters to give our Aggie students (and some of OUR Aggies’ lucky roommates, boyfriends and girlfriends!) a gift of TLC and a personalized message from YOU!
- Galveston Aggie Moms can purchase packages, too, but they'll need to be picked up from our Finals Care Package VPs in Houston – UNLESS we have a Galveston Aggie mom or two volunteer to deliver them to our Sea Aggies!
- Previous care packages included items such as an A&M insulated cooler, Howdy wireless speaker, A&M flashlight with keychain, A&M duffel bag, A&M football jersey, fleece throw, beverage holder or a Howdy pillowcase and plenty of snacks!
- Purchase your FCP before October 23rd here: Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Finals Care Packages: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 (membershiptoolkit.com)
WEBSITE TRANSITION TO MEMBERSHIP TOOL KIT:
We are getting close to completing the transition from our previous website to our new website through Membership Tool Kit, so please bear with us a little longer and check out our new website: Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Home (membershiptoolkit.com)
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- FACEBOOK: If you’re on Facebook, request to join our private (members only) group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HoustonAggieMoms/
- INSTAGRAM: Follow our public page: Houston Aggie Moms (@houstonaggiemoms) • Instagram photos and videos
We look forward to seeing you in a few days! Feel free to share this message with any other Aggie Moms you know!
Thanks and Gig 'Em,
Laura Spilman ‘93
President
Houston Aggie Moms’ Club