Originally delivered on 1/10/2024 7:03 am

SUBJECT: January 2024 Newsletter

JANUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER

Howdy Houston Aggie Moms,

I hope you all had a wonderful time over the holidays with your Aggies! 

Our most anticipated event of the year is right around the corner on Saturday, February 3rd: "A Mother's Love" dinner and auction! Don't miss out - buy your tickets/table by January 20th! Houston Aggie Moms 2024 Auction | ClickBid Mobile Bidding (cbo.io)

But first, we can't wait to catch up with you at our January General Meeting on Thursday, January 18th! http://evite.me/HqVDdUA24Q

We've planned more fun social events, great speakers and other events this spring so check our website frequently and subscribe to our calendar: Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Calendar (membershiptoolkit.com) 

Would you like to get more involved next year? Join our board! See the Nominating Committee information below.

Happy New Year and Gig 'em,

Laura Spilman '93

President, Houston Aggie Moms' Club

laura.spilman@houstonaggiemoms.org

Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Home (membershiptoolkit.com)

MAMMA MIA!

Don't miss our awesome annual fundraiser! Bring friends, neighbors, families, Aggies, non-Aggies...to raise funds for Aggie scholarships and special programs at TAMU College Station and Galveston! 

The Galveston Yell Leaders and our fabulous DJ will keep the energy going on the dance floor while our favorite ABC 13 Aggie sportscaster, Greg Bailey, will honor us as our emcee and fire everyone up for the live auction!

Underwriting opportunities, tickets and tables are available until January 20thHouston Aggie Moms 2024 Auction | ClickBid Mobile Bidding (cbo.io) A HUGE thank you to our generous venue sponsor, The Ballroom at Tanglewood, and our other sponsors and donors!

This sweet puppy is looking for a new "Mother's Love" at our auction, too! 

We need "all hands on deck" to volunteer: bring donations to our January Meeting on the 18th (or we can pick them up!), group and wrap baskets, decorate the venue, transport auction items to The Ballroom at Tanglewood, and more! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA8AD22A7FF2-47152324-auction

Donate to your Aggie's Class Basket here: Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Class Basket Donations (membershiptoolkit.com) Which class will be the "Queen Donor" with the most donations?

Did you receive a holiday gift that "just isn't you"? Someone else will love it! 

Bring on the event tickets, experiences, Aggie items, non-Aggie items, your favorite retailer and restaurant gift cards in Houston and Aggieland, wine, jewelry, sports items, memorabilia, sign-up party ideas! 

Take our donor request letter and donor form with you on errands: 

HAM Auction Letter DRAFT 9.15.23 630PM (membershiptoolkit.com) 

2024-HAM Auction Donor Form (membershiptoolkit.com)

What to wear? Cocktail dresses optional, but we anticipate a ballroom flowing with beautiful shades of pink, red and, of course, maroon! Aggie Moms are boss moms so if you have a favorite outfit in a different color, we won't turn you away. Men...you do you, but jeans might not be the best complement to all of those lovely mothers! 

You must attend in person to bid on the fabulous live auction items, but if you really can't join us, you can still bid on our great silent auction items - and share our auction link far and wide so others can, too! Houston Aggie Moms 2024 Auction | ClickBid Mobile Bidding (cbo.io) 

Look for our "Auction Preview" to open in the days prior to the auction, too!

QuestionsNeed to arrange a donation pick up? Contact our Fundraising VPs, Bendi Saindon and Ginger Przybyla '92 at auction@houstonaggiemoms.org or 713-254-0116.

Venue: The Ballroom at Tanglewood (5430 Westheimer Court; 77056)

JANUARY GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, 1/18 - 6:30PM

What could be better than sharing warm chili on a cold Thursday night with your Aggie Mom friends? 

Find out about great resources for our Aggie students - on personal and academic matters - from Angela Winkler, TAMU Assistant Director of Student Assistance Services and play a few fun games for prizes, too!

Earn an extra door prize ticket for EACH AUCTION DONATION you bring to the meeting! Check out the list of requested donations above in the auction segment!

Share your cooking skills or shopping skills by contributing food or drinks for the meeting here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA8AD22A7FF2-47159081-hamc or help support the additional meal costs here: https://houstonaggiemoms.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/264377 ;

Our HAMC Boutique will be set up at the meeting (after taking a break in November) so check out our exclusive items in person!

We can't wait to catch up with you after the holidays!

Please RSVP by Monday, January 15thhttp://evite.me/HqVDdUA24Q

Bethel Church of Houston - 825 Bering Dr., 77057

WINTER FEDERATION WEEKEND: 1/19-21 - College Station

The Federation of Aggie Moms' Clubs (over all 111 Aggie Mom Clubs) has a weekend full of fun events including:

- a dinner and auction on Friday, 1/19, at 6:00p.m. (tickets must be purchased by 1/12): https://files.constantcontact.com/63cbfe82901/45508452-27c1-47a5-8440-546726a42632.png?rdr=true

- an important business meeting - which includes a vote on bylaw and standing rule revisions. If you would like to serve as one of our Houston delegates at the business meeting on 1/20 at 9:00a.m. in person or via Zoom, please register here by 1/17:Winter Business Meeting Registration January 2024 (google.com) 

  1. Bylaw Committee Report d850315b-46c7-42c9-9ed4-f142389a24e8.pdf (constantcontact.com) 
  2. Notice of Amendment to the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs Articles of Incorporation 50c95a88-5f4e-40e9-915b-cd538d38036b.pdf (constantcontact.com)
  3. Notice of Amendment to the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs Bylaws 6eefa951-f731-4664-95cd-e24c8c6b0ab6.pdf (constantcontact.com)
  4. Notice of Amendment to the Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers’ Clubs Standing Rules Federation standing rules Final 1-22-2022(1) (constantcontact.com)
  5. Proposed amendments or additional questions to either revision must be submitted, in writing, to the chairman of the Bylaws Committee, Linda Rodriguez, at parl@aggiemoms.org no later than January 12, 2024.

- "Sip & Shop" in Downtown Bryan on 1/20 from 12-5p.m.; register by 1/12 to receive a personalized tote bag: Aggie Moms' Sip & Shop | Destination Bryan

- Aggie Dads event at Big Shots Golf on 1/20 from 1-4p.m.; RSVP on their Facebook page: (2) Just Aggie Dads | Facebook 

- Kick-off reception for the "Aggie Mom Project" at The Benjamin Knox Wine Bar/Gallery on 1/20 from 5-7p.m.; RSVP here: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Benjamin Knox Gallery (google.com) 

- Happy Trails Brunch at Aggieland Outfitters on University Drive on 1/21 from 9a.m.-1p.m. with 20% off all weekend long (in-store only) for Aggie Moms!

-The Warehouse at C.C. Creations is offering Aggie Moms a 35% discount all weekend long with Promo Code AGMOMFED24 in store AND on-line!The Warehouse- 28,750 sq. ft. of Texas A&M merchandise (thewarehouseatcc.com) 

MEMORIAL PARK WALK: Saturday, 1/20 - 9AM

Enjoy some fresh air walking in Memorial Park with your Aggie Mom friends! Join us for an easy walk around Memorial Park's lovely lake area! We'll get some exercise while visiting with fellow Houston Aggie moms!

From Memorial Drive, take East Memorial Loop Drive into the Eastern Glades area of Memorial Park. Take the first left into the parking lot, which is just past a small building. We'll meet at the water fountain next to that building. Parking is $2.20 for 2 hours. We may stop at Citizens coffee truck along the way. 

In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule. Please RSVP so we know you're coming and can message you if there's a change: http://evite.me/sCusjHnEsT

Questions? Contact Betsy Morris at 832-725-1561

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS
DO YOU WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN HAMC IN 2024-2025?

Thank you to those who have volunteered to serve on our Houston Aggie Moms' Club 2024-2025 Board! We are pulling together a great group of leaders for our club, but still have a number of key spots to fill. How might you apply your skills, personality and experience to serve on our board?

The most critical roles we are still looking to fill are:

Treasurer, Membership, Boutique, Fundraising and Recording Secretary/Registrar.

Most of our VP positions can be filled by two people, so we would love for you to work with another Aggie Mom with the same interests. Find a friend to make it more fun or get to know a new partner! 

Our 2024-2025 Board Slate will be announced at the "A Mother's Love" Auction on Saturday, February 3, 2024, so the Nominating Committee is quickly working to fill all the slots.  

Please respond with your interest and/or questions to: nominatingcommittee@houstonaggiemoms.org

Your HAMC 2024-2025 Nominating Committee,

Cara Reid, Chair

Rachel Clarke ‘94

Kim Coolidge

Niki Kooyman

Elizabeth Varjas

Dawn Weaver ‘92

WHERE DOES YOUR AGGIE APPLY FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIPS?

Texas A&M 2024-2025 University Scholarship Application for Continuing Students

Deadline: February 1, 2024

By completing this single application, your Aggies may be eligible for not only the majority of our scholarships, but for those offered through academic colleges and departments, academic excellence, veteran/spouse/dependent scholarships, Southerland Aggie Leader Scholarships and more.

The holiday break is a great time for them to complete it when they're not juggling their academic work, as well!

https://uwide.tamu.edu/

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CALENDAR!

Don't miss any of our upcoming events!

Download the Membership Toolkit app and subscribe to our calendar from the app or your laptop: Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Manage Subscriptions (membershiptoolkit.com)

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