Howdy Houston Aggie Moms! 

We are ready to catch up with Aggie Mom friends, make new friends, and enjoy the energy that the Galveston Yell Leaders always bring to kick off a New Year! We are 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! 

Don't Miss These Events in September:

Thursday 9/19 6:30pm September General Meeting

Wednesday 9/25 6:30pm Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet Social

Wednesday 9/25 8am Registration opens for Aggie Mom Camp

Saturday 9/28 11am-1pm Federation District 17 Casual Lunch

Monday 9/30 7pm Auction Committee Kickoff!

Please see below for more details on these events and more "Save The Dates" to add to your calendars! Please scroll to the bottom for information on Aggie Football tickets and Tailgates from the Federation.  

Please make sure your membership dues are current and confirm and/or update your contact information by 10/31/24. We will send communications to MEMBERS ONLY after this date!  

https://houstonaggiemoms.membershiptoolkit.com/

Thanks and Gig 'Em,

Margo Wall '82

President, Houston Aggie Moms' Club

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 with side items provided by our awesome board members, dessert, and water. Gluten-free/Vegetarian items available. 

- Please donate $5 to help cover the chicken costs with this link: https://houstonaggiemoms.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/264377 or with cash (exact change, please).

- Please RSVP by Wednesday morning, September 18^th, so we can plan accordingly for food and beverages: http://evite.me/DRKwsbftEW

- The Program Chair has a fun evening planned starting with a visit from the Galveston Yell Leaders, activities, and getting to know other Aggie moms! There are Door Prizes to give away too! **Bring a Friend who is a Mother of an Aggie and NOT already a member, and you will receive an Extra Door Prize Ticket!**

- If you are a Returning Member who is planning to attend our Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet Social the following Wednesday, please consider bringing a bottle of wine to this meeting for that event, & you will get an **Extra Door Prize Ticket**! More on the Wine & Cheese Meet & Greet Social below. 

One of our most fun events will be held at Roberta Konicki’s home (4512 Teas Street; Bellaire 77401). 

- If you are a returning member, please bring a bottle of wine to share or consider making an online donation  https://houstonaggiemoms.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/302394 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 23^rd, so we’ll have plenty of light bites, wine and non-alcoholic beverage options, too: http://evite.me/rHBuVGaSXW

And you might ask - WHAT IS AGGIE MOM CAMP??? Think of it as a kind of FISH CAMP for Aggie Moms! It's so much fun that many moms go every year- you don't have to be a new Aggie mom to enjoy this fun weekend! There will be games, breakout sessions, great speakers, photo ops, vendors, Yell Leaders and sometimes Miss Reveille (she has a full schedule!), other Aggie moms from all over to meet and make friends with, and most importantly, LOTS OF FUN! Registration includes the 2-night stay at the TAMU Hotel and Conference Center - on campus across from Kylie Field. 

Who: All Aggie Moms are welcome!

What: Aggie Mom Camp

Where: TAMU Campus, College Station, Texas

When: February 21-23, 2025 (Friday through Sunday)

Registration opens: Wednesday 9/25 at 8AM

More information:Aggie Mom Camp 2025 – The Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Clubs (aggiemoms.org)

Note- there is a QR code on the information page to add your name to the interest list if you're not already getting these emails

Did you know that Houston Aggie Moms' Club is one of over 100 Aggie Mom clubs nationwide?  Clubs are grouped into Districts. Our new District 17 includes clubs in the northern Houston area. 

Who: Any Aggie Mom from Houston can attend!

What: District 17 Casual Lunch, Dutch treat!

Where: Pecos Grilling Company (28900 State Highway 249, Tomball, TX 77375)

When: Saturday 9/28 11am-1pm

Why: To meet other Aggie Moms from Houston and nearby Aggie Mom Clubs AND to have fun! 

RSVP:To help our Federation hosts with planning, RSVP to Kathy Roth Choate at krothchoate@att.net by Thursday evening 9/26 (if you miss the rsvp, please come anyway - just helpful for planning)

See you there! 

The best way to make new friends is to work together on something! This a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Aggie Moms better and to begin those friendships!  Our biggest annual endeavor is our Dinner/Auction Fundraiser, which will be on February 8, 2025 this year!  This year's theme is "A Tradition of Giving!" 

Whether you're really creative, better with technology, or perhaps have some time to solicit or just go collect auction items, we can use your help!

Who: YOU!

What: Auction Committee Kickoff!

Hosts: Co-6th VPs Fundraising: Dawn Weaver '91 & Gina Smith

Where: Dawn Weaver's home (1245 Cortlandt; 77008)

When: Monday 9/30, 7pm

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA8AD22A7FF2-51445856-auction

Want to help but cannot attend? Questions? Please email Dawn & Gina at Fundraising@HoustonAggieMoms.org 

With the Federation's continued partnership with the 12th Man Foundation, tickets are available for sale for each of the following home games below:

• Bowling Green
• Missouri
• LSU
• New Mexico State

Tickets are going fast; don't delay and purchase your tickets today!

The Seating Section may vary from game to game. Unfortunately, there are not any group tickets available for the t.u. game. 

To purchase football tickets, please click the 2024 Link https://fevo.me/aggiemoms24fb to be directed to the FEVO Aggie Moms 2024 Aggie Football Discount Link. You will be asked to CONFIRM YOUR ACCESS. Please enter code: AGGIEMOMS2024FB

 Please visit the Federation website for step by step directions:  https://aggiemoms.org/aggie-mom-football-ticket-block/

The Federation of Aggie Moms has FREE Tailgates before every Aggie Home Football game!. The tent is in Aggie Park, across the street from the "Sawing Varsity's Horns Off" statue on the East side of Kylie Field. You'll know you're at the right tent when you see the crystal chandelier in the center (yes, it's always there!). Stop for a drink and meet other Aggie moms!  Your Aggie can go with you too! We love to show off our Aggies! 

- OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, October 17th, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston

- FALL FINALS CARE PACKAGE PURCHASE DEADLINE: Monday, October 21st

- BINGO IN THE HEIGHTS AT LODGE 88: Thursday, October 24^th, Doors open at 5:30PM, BINGO starts at 7:00PM at SPJST Lodge 88

- KENDRA SCOTT GIVE BACK EVENT IN COLLEGE STATION (LSU FOOTBALL GAME): Saturday, October 26, 11:00AM-1:00PM at Kendra Scott @ Century Square, College Station

- NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, November 21st, 6:30PM at Bethal Church of Houston

- FALL FINALS CARE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION: Monday, November 25th, 10:00AM to 3:00PM at TAMU Hotel & Conference Center Lobby

- KENDRA SCOTT GIVE BACK EVENT IN COLLEGE STATION (tu FOOTBALL GAME): Saturday, November 30th, TENTATIVELY 12:00PM-2:00PM at Kendra Scott @ Century Square, College Station

- ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON (members only): Saturday, December 7^th, 11:00AM-1:00PM at Houston Racquet Club

- NO DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING (Holiday Luncheon instead)

- JANUARY GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, January 16^th, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston

- ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION FUNDRAISER “A Tradition of Giving": Saturday, February 8th, 6:30-10:30PM at The Ballroom at Tanglewood

- NO FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING (Annual Dinner Auction instead)

- AGGIE MOM CAMP: Friday February 21st through Sunday February 23rd at TAMU, College Station 

- MARCH GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, March 20th, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston

- SPRING FINALS CARE PACKAGE PURCHASE DEADLINE: Friday, March 21st

- FEDERATION OF AGGIE MOMS’ CLUB/HOUSTON AGGIE MOMS’ CLUB BOUTIQUE during FAMILY WEEKEND in COLLEGE STATION: April 4^th-5^th at the TAMU Memorial Student Center

- NO APRIL GENERAL MEETING (Family Weekend in College Station instead)

- SPRING FINALS CARE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION: Date TBD, usually late April

- MAY GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, May 15^th, 6:30PM at Bethel Church of Houston

- ADDITIONAL FUN SOCIAL EVENTS ARE BEING PLANNED FOR THE YEAR!

TAMU Mays Houston has graciously shared their classroom space with Houston Aggie Moms' for our board meetings,  TAMU Mays Houston has asked us to share information on their Executive and Professional Houston Programs with our Aggie Moms. If you, your spouse, or your children are interested in learning more, information can be found by scanning the QR code in the graphic below. Please spread the word that an Aggie RING can be earned in HOUSTON! Aggies support Aggies! Gig 'Em!

P.O. Box 1578

Bellaire TX 77402-1578