Originally delivered on 10/5/2023 7:09 am

SUBJECT: Houston Aggie Moms' Club: October Events

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Happy Fall, Y'all!

We have an exciting month ahead with a variety of fun social and fundraising events and a great speaker for our general meeting!

Please make sure your membership dues are current and confirm and/or update your contact information by 10/23/23 for inclusion in our directory. We will send communications to MEMBERS ONLY after this month!

https://houstonaggiemoms.membershiptoolkit.com/

Thanks and Gig 'Em,

Laura Spilman '93

President, Houston Aggie Moms' Club

Kendra Scott (College Station) Fundraiser - THIS WEEKEND: 10/7-8

Shop our Kendra Scott Give Back event from 10AM-Noon on Saturday and enjoy "sips and sweets" before our Aggies BTHO Alabama!

Mention Houston Aggie Moms' Club at the register and we'll receive 20% of your purchase to help us fund Aggie scholarships, student organizations and TAMU Programs. Shop EXCLUSIVE maroon jewelry only at this location!

Can't make it to the store? Shop online (10AM Saturday - 11:59PM Sunday night): https://www.kendrascott.com/ with on-line code: GIVEBACK-DPGQV

Kendra Scott (Century Square): 166 Century Court; College Station

October General Meeting: Thursday, 10/19, 6:30PM

Dress up in costume, fun accessories or bring a bottle of wine ($25+ value, for our auction's wine pull!) for extra chances to win SPOOKTACULAR door prizes!

Our fabulous Hospitality VPs will provide some "bloody good Halloween bites" to enjoy while we learn some inside tips to share with our Aggies from Paul Pausky '78 representing the TAMU Career Center!

Please RSVP by 10/17/23:http://evite.me/YUakSC2cnt

Bethel Church of Houston's Fellowship Hall (825 Bering Dr.; 77057)

October General Meeting Speaker Spotlight: TAMU Career Center

Paul Pausky '78 from the TAMU Career Center will give us an overview of tools and resources available to help our Aggies as they seek summer internships, attend career fairs, prepare for interviews and look for their first jobs as Aggie grads!

Has your Aggie already graduated? The TAMU Career Center helps Former Students for life! Paul has tips to share with Aggie grads, too.

Round Top Collection Fundraiser (Rice Village) - Saturday, 10/21, 10AM-6PM

Shop for a Cause at The Round Top Collection - Rice Village (in-store only) during which our club will receive 20% of sales!

Don't miss the exclusive "Howdy" piece they will offer just for our event! Halloween decor will be 50% off and all of their Thanksgiving and Holiday items will be available for purchase. See a sneak peek of a few items at our October meeting!

We need a few more volunteers to welcome shoppers and ensure they mention "Houston Aggie Moms" when they head to the register with their new decor and gifts! Meet new Aggie moms or sign up with a friend: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA8AD22A7FF2-44345850-theround

Rice Village location ONLY: 2504 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005

Houston Club Happy Hour Social/Fundraiser - Wednesday, 10/25, 5:30-8PM

Soak up amazing sunset skyline views and enjoy fantastic drinks and light bites at our Happy Hour Event at The Houston Club, downtown on the 49th floor of the former One Shell Plaza building (free parking in the garage below from 5:30PM).

Spouses, partners, friends and coworkers are ALL invited, too!

The Houston Club is kindly providing light bites and donating 20% of our beverage purchases back to our club as a bonus fundraiser, too!

Please RSVP by 10/23/23: http://evite.me/vA429TQe1Y

910 Louisiana Street, Suite 4900; Houston, TX 77002

Coffee Morning Social - Friday, 11/3, 10AM

Meet your Aggie Mom friends for fresh coffee and and/or brunch at Dish Society - West U/Bellaire!

Dish Society (West U/Bellaire): 4191 Bellaire Blvd.; Houston, TX 77025

DON'T MISS OUT!

A Sample Finals Care Package from Last Year

Finals Care Packages: DEADLINE 10/23

Finals Care Packages may ONLY be purchased by CURRENT MEMBERS, but they may purchase care packages for their Aggies' roommates, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc., too!

Surprise your Aggie(s) with a great care package on the Friday prior to Finals Week with a special personal note from you!

$35 - one semester; $60 - fall and spring semesters (tax included).

Care packages include various Aggie-themed items and snacks. Previous packages included an A&M insulated cooler, Howdy wireless speaker, A&M duffel bag, A&M football jersey, fleece throw, beverage holder, Howdy pillowcase and plenty of snacks! (Photo is a care package from last year.)

Fall semester's care package theme: "Warming Up for Finals!"

Pick-up Details for Students: TAMU Hotel & Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd.) on Friday, December 1st from 10AM-3PM. Galveston orders must be picked up from Care Package VPs in Houston.

Houston Aggie Moms' Club - Finals Care Packages: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 (membershiptoolkit.com)

Directory Ads/Senior Tributes: DEADLINE 10/23

Advertise Your Business and/or Celebrate Your Graduating Aggie with a Tribute in Our 2023-2024 Membership Directory

Aggies LOVE to support each other and Aggie Moms do, too! Business advertisers will also be recognized on our website. Distribution planned for November general meeting.

https://houstonaggiemoms.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/763