MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER Howdy Houston Aggie Moms! Hope you have a Happy Mother's Day! Without Aggie Moms there would be no Aggies! Hope they spoil you and remind you of how loved you are! Please join us for our last General Meeting of the 2025-2026 year! We will be recognizing our outgoing board, installing the new board, recognizing a Life Member and honoring our graduating Aggies and their moms! Thanks and Gig 'Em,
Cyndi Ruiz-Mansfield
President of the Houston Aggie Moms' Club
president@houstonaggiemoms.org |
Sandwich Generation Support Network End of Year Social |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 5:30 Doors Open - Be first to try a modality if you arrive early! 6:00-7:30 (presentation, socializing, and experiences) OsteoStrong - Spring Branch (8404 Katy Fwy., #400; 77024) Join us for snacks, drinks and pampering while you learn about improving bone density, posture and balance! Come as you are (no gym clothes needed) to try out the Vibeplate and short circuit. Reward yourself with a choice of modalities (hydromassage, red light therapy, biocharger, or compression therapy). Bring loved ones if you'd like or focus on your self-care! |
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Please join us at our last General Meeting of the 2025-2026 year! We will be celebrating a great year and presenting the new board, honoring a Life Member, and recognizing our Moms with Seniors this year. So, please join us in the fun! *PLEASE NOTE: Bethel Church will be having a dinner for their high school graduates in our typical meeting room so we will be meeting in the Student Room off the Porte-cochere. Please enter parking lot off Sugar Hill, closer to Chimney Rock side. |
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Ring of Honor End of Year Social |
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Once an Aggie Mom, Always an Aggie Mom! Let’s WHOOP it up at our final Ring of Honor Social of the year. Join us Saturday, May 30th 5:00 pm at Mia’s Table 1035 Gessner Rd. 77055 ROH moms, Look for Evite coming in your inbox soon! Are you a Ring of Honor Mom? Still confused on what exactly that means? Hit more for an explanation. |
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Houston Aggie Moms' Online Store |
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Did you know we have an online store? Want some HOUSTON AGGIE MOMS' merch? - Your one-stop shop for Exclusive Houston Aggie mom logo T-shirts, Polos, Sweatshirts & Quarter-Zips
- Rep Houston Aggie Moms at our events, Boutique & Federation meetings
- Customize with your name on some items
- Ships direct to you!
- A small percentage supports Aggie Scholarships!
Buy Items here: Houston Aggie Moms' Store |
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Photography Class Results |
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At our last General Meeting we had Ashley teach us how to take pictures on our phones that don't suck! Below are some pics that were submitted after our session. If you weren't able to attend but would like her tips, go to our website and see her slide show. In fact, did you know we have other speakers slide shows on our website embedded in our calendar? Scan QR code to check out speakers' slides! 
 
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving...What is an Endowment? |
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We have over 12 Houston Aggie Moms' Club Endowments that previous Houston Aggie Moms created and fully funded! These endowments provide over $30k in scholarships every year! We will be presenting the results of our Funding Distribution for Scholarships and Support for TAMU Organizations at our May 21st meeting. But before we go over those numbers we wanted to give you an idea of what endowments are and what they do. The Texas A&M University System boasts one of the largest endowments in the U.S., valued at over $19 billion to $20 billion, providing perpetual funding for scholarships, faculty chairs, and programs. Managed by the Texas A&M Foundation and UTIMCO, these funds are invested in a diverse Long-Term Investment Pool (LTIP) to ensure long-term growth and steady annual payouts. Key Aspects of the Texas A&M Endowment: - Purpose & Function: Endowments are self-sustaining funds where the principal is invested, and a portion of the returns is distributed annually to support university operations, primarily student scholarships and faculty support.
- Management & Investment: The Texas A&M Foundation manages these funds, focusing on a "long-term investment pool" that leverages diverse asset classes to maximize returns and withstand various market conditions.
- Types of Endowments:
- Endowed Scholarships: Typically require a minimum gift of $25,000, which can be funded over five years.
- Faculty Chairs/Professorships: Generally require minimums of $1,000,000 or more depending on the college.
- Fellowships: Often start at $150,000 to support graduate research.
- Payout Policy: The foundation currently distributes 4% of the LTIP's average unit value to the university, with an additional 1.25% covering operational costs.
- Reporting: The Office of Finance provides disclosures, including endowment account reporting, legislative reports, and compliance monitoring.
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It's almost that time of year! Please check your membership expiration date with this link: If your membership expires on May 31, our membership drive starts June 1 so please renew for another year, or even 4 years! If your Aggie has graduated (Yay!), please renew and join our Ring of Honor (ROH) group (no additional cost) and add extra social activities throughout the year just for ROH members! MEMBERSHIP NOTES: 1. Please do no opt out of the directory when you submit your renewal. Our membership list is not for solicitation use and is for members use only. If you opt out, new friends cannot find you! 2. Please do NOT delete your students when they graduate. Our MTK system is used by many PTAs, so this option is in the system. Unlike PTAs, Houston Aggie Moms still wants to know about your Aggies! Once an Aggie Mom, Always an Aggie Mom - even after your Aggie is a Former Student! 3. If you have a Former Student, please also complete the ROH membership. ROH Members may still have a current student as well as a former student. QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE? Please email VP Membership at Membership@HoustonAggieMoms.org |
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Howdy Future Houston Aggie Moms! Save the Date! Howdy Party is for incoming Aggie freshmen, transfer students and their moms and/or grandmas, dads or guardians! Join us for an afternoon of Aggie fun! July 19, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 5308 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77005 Meet other Aggie moms, learn about life at A&M from a panel of current students, watch the Galveston Yell Leaders in action, win a door prize, and enter to win a random drawing of a couple scholarships! Howdy Current Houston Aggie Moms! If you would like to help with this event, contact Dara Sigloch, our Howdy Chair, at howdyparty@houstonaggiemoms.org. We welcome any help setting up! Also please encourage anyone you know with an incoming freshman or a transfer student to attend & join the fun… Click "More" for Pics from last year. |
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Sandwich Generation, April 30th  Speaker, Regents Professor at TAMU, Dr. Farida Sohrabji, PhD (2nd on left) Last 2025-26 Board Meeting After Party @ Postino Wine Bar! |
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2026 Houston A&M Club's Coach's Night |
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FEATURING COACH MIKE ELKO Who: Aggies & Aggie Moms and Dads What: Annual Coach's Night - Dinner & Auction Where: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd; 77045 When: Wednesday, July 20th Why: An evening of Aggie Camaraderie and Football Chatter! Important Details: Houston Aggie Moms proudly support the Houston A&M Club by attending this event annually. Each year we fill tables to sit together and enjoy the evening with each other. Note that tickets are available from the Houston A&M Club - if you purchase directly, you will not be seated at Aggie Moms' tables. Tickets: Will post link once available for purchase. Interested or want more information? Please email Cyndi Ruiz-Mansfield at President@HoustonAggieMoms.org |
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| Kathy Roth Choate‘s Aggie Mom career includes boutique vice president parliamentarian, president-elect, president, past-president and Ring of Honor Co-Chair (pictured above in the middle). Kathy’s passion for education took root early in her career working in inner city school districts, feeding children and educating them about nutrition. A proud Nebraska Cornhusker at heart, Kathy was initially dismayed when her children did not follow suit. However, she and her husband, Bob, have since fully embraced the Aggie culture. Their son Rob ‘20 and daughter-in-law Alyssa are parents to her first grandchild (of hopefully many). Daughter Haley and son-in-law Ethan are also hoping to add children to their family of dogs, ducks, chickens, and cows with extra length horns. Kathy is determined to inspire all her future grandchildren to “bleed maroon,” ensuring the tradition continues and their moms can experience the joy of being an Aggie Mom as much as she has. |
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| Iram Ahmed joined Aggie Moms in 2022 after her son, Zane, matriculated at Texas A&M University to study electrical engineering. Although she is not an Aggie herself, she quickly became an enthusiastic supporter and fan of all things Aggie—just like her son. Her growing connection to the university inspired her to volunteer and support Texas A&M students. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive management experience in both the oil and gas industry at ExxonMobil and in government with the City of Houston, Iram brings strong organizational skills and professional expertise to Aggie Moms. Her background has enabled her to make meaningful contributions to the organization, and she has served on the board as Corresponding Secretary since 2025–2026. Outside of her volunteer work, Iram enjoys gardening, traveling, and staying active. She is an avid pickleball player and is always eager to step onto the court for a game. Iram is proud to support Texas A&M and its students through her involvement with Aggie Moms. |
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Upcoming Events | | Wednesday, May 6 | | | Tuesday, May 12 | | | Thursday, May 21 | | | Saturday, May 30 | | | Sunday, July 19 | |
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