Houston A&M Club

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2023
2023-10-10 08:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-14 08:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-12 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
AGE REQUIREMENTS at the Warehouse, 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
Come join us the Second Tuesday of each month at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone that wants to join us is welcome. Wear your Aggie gear and please grab any Longhorns and any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday.
When you arrive look for William Wade ’73 who will be fully decked out in Aggie gear including a 12th Man towel.
We currently have three shifts available on second Tuesdays:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Evening Shift: 6-9:00 p.m.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. By registering in the Food Bank’s system, the hours can be tracked throughout the year and downloaded at any time or pickup the certificate at the end of each shift before you leave.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Since it is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions to location: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here. (Be sure to save the information for future registration).
Every Adult must register in their system before volunteering. Please share this link with adult volunteers in order to register with our group.
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact Jim Thorpe to have one emailed to you.

Memorial Lunch Meet & Greet
2023-10-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Churrascos – Memorial City, 947 Gessner Road, Suite B-290, Houston, TX, 77024
When: 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1 p.m. Where: Churrascos Memorial City, 947 Gessner Rd B290, Houston, TX 77024 Cost: $30 for this 3-Course Meal Parking: $3 valet or complimentary garage SPONSORED BY: K3 Renovations CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2024
2024-02-13 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-12 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-09 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-14 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-11 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-09 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-13 08:00 - 21:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us the Second Tuesday of each month at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone that wants to join is welcome. Wear your Aggie gear and bring any Longhorns, other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) are welcome. Age Requirements at the warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
When you arrive look for William Wade ’73 who will be fully decked out in Aggie gear including a 12th Man towel.
We currently have three shifts available on the 2nd Tuesday:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
Evening Shift: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Don’t forget, this can be used toward volunteering service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. By registering in the Food Bank’s system, the hours can be tracked throughout the year and downloaded at any time or pickup the certificate at the end of each shift before you leave.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you have questions, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here (Be sure to save the information for future registration).
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact Jim Thorpe ’78 to have one emailed to you.

Food Bank Saturday
2024-02-17 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-06-15 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us on Saturdays throughout the year at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome. Bring any Longhorns, any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Saturday.
We have two Aggie Volunteer shifts available:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please wear Aggie gear so we can find you more easily! Upon arrival, look for William Wade ’73, one of our coordinators, who will be decked out in Aggie gear, including a 12th Man towel. All first-time volunteers receive one of our coveted and stylish Houston Aggie Volunteers t-shirts.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. Volunteer jobs vary in size and scope, but the majority are done in air-conditioned areas and DO NOT involve substantial lifting. People with all levels of physical ability are welcome.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Age Requirements at the Warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned and 15 years old unchaperoned.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here. (Be sure to save the information for future registration.)
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact Jim Thorpe ’78 to have one emailed to you.

Food Bank Saturday
2024-03-16 08:00 - 16:30 | Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
Come join us Saturday, March 16 at the Houston Food Bank, where we will be working on various projects, such as assembling community food boxes and back pack buddy bags. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome. Bring any Longhorns, any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Saturday.
We have two Aggie Volunteer shifts available:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please wear Aggie gear so we can find you more easily! Upon arrival, look for William Wade ’73, one of our coordinators, who will be decked out in Aggie gear, including a 12th Man towel. All first-time volunteers receive one of our coveted and stylish Houston Aggie Volunteers t-shirts.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community service hours for those in high school, college and other community organizations. Volunteer jobs vary in size and scope, but the majority are done in air-conditioned areas and DO NOT involve substantial lifting. People with all levels of physical ability are welcome.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Age Requirements at the Warehouse are 6 years old chaperoned and 15 years old unchaperoned.
Note: As this is a warehouse environment, everyone must wear closed-toe shoes (no sling-backs), long shorts (to the knee) or pants, and no low cut tops (OSHA regulations). If you would like to sign up or have questions, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78. Click here for more information on the Food Bank.
Directions: Take I-10 east, exit 774, Gellhorn Dr (after McCarty St, before 610 East Loop). U-turn to feeder road heading west. Turn right on Portwall St (green Houston Food Bank sign), turn right into parking lot in front of light green building (same area as HFB trucks and loading docks). Park at the far end of the lot, by the main entrance.
Register with the Houston Food Bank website for this shift by clicking here. (Be sure to save the information for future registration.)
Every Adult must register in the Food Bank system before volunteering. Please share this HFB Registration Link with adult volunteers to register with our Aggie group.
If you have trouble registering online, or if the HFB website says that a shift is full, please email William Wade ’73 and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of volunteers, and you can sign in upon arrival; no one is ever turned away!
Minors (6 to 15 years old) will need a minor waiver form. These can be filled out at the front desk or contact Jim Thorpe ’78 to have one emailed to you.

Aggie Business, Beer & Bones
2024-03-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Little Woodrow’s – Katy, 22225 Katy Fwy, Katy, 77450, United States
Join fellow Aggie professionals for a fun, relaxed evening of camaraderie, cold beers & cocktails, dominoes, and other bar games. No agenda. No presentations. No cost, other than your own food & drink tab. It’s a great way to expand your network and build valuable business or personal relationships!
When: Wednesday, March 27th
Where: Little Woodrow’s Katy (22225 Katy Fwy.)
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
No RSVP required, but encouraged to reserve the proper amount of space; email jeffreina11@gmail.com. Click here to follow the Business, Beer & Bones Facebook Page.

Houston Aggie Muster 2024
2024-04-21 13:30 - 18:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
“In this ceremony we honor the memories of fellow A&M men and women whose death prevents their answering Roll Call at this annual Muster. The Roll is a symbolic Roll Call of all students and former students whom death has taken from our ranks, but whose memory lives on in our hearts. As each name is called, a comrade will answer: Here!”
Featured Speaker: Jerrod Johnson ’10, Houston Texans QB Coach & Former Texas A&M QB
Doors Open: 1:30 p.m.
Reception: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ceremony: 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Title Sponsor: Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83
Maroon Sponsors: Gregory Cokinos ’79, Brent Vannoy ‘88, & Barnett “Barney” & Sam Gershen ’69

This event is free, and all are welcome. While an RSVP is not required, please register below if you plan to attend, as it helps with our planning purposes.
If you would like to make a Muster Memorial Gift, please select the “Muster Memorial Gift” option. You are welcome to make a Memorial Gift regardless of whether you can attend.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE
Volunteers are needed the day of the ceremony from 12:30 p.m. – End of Ceremony. If you would like to volunteer at Muster, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
Deadline to submit names: Wednesday, April 10th. To confirm that your loved one is on the list of those to be remembered, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
HAMC will be collecting nonperishable food items at this year’s Muster ceremony to donate to the Houston Food Bank. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your items at the designated locations before the ceremony begins.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR DONATE

Thank you to our sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83
Maroon Sponsors
Gregory Cokinos ’79 – Cokinos | Young

Barnett “Barney” & Sam Gershen ’69 – Gershen Consulting

Brent Vannoy ‘88 – PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

About our Speaker:
Jerrod Johnson ’10, Houston Texans QB Coach & Former Texas A&M QB

Jerrod Johnson ‘10, is in his fourth season coaching in the NFL. He joined the Houston Texans as the quarterbacks coach in 2023.
The Humble, Texas, native played in 37 career games at Texas A&M (2006-10) and completed 650-of-1,109 passes for 8,011 yards and 67 touchdowns. Johnson was the program’s all-time leader in attempts, completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns until QB Kellen Mond broke each of those records from 2017-20.
Johnson, who was Second-Team All-Big 12 in 2009, was teammates with Rams OLB Von Miller and Titans QB Ryan Tannehill when at Texas A&M, where Tannehill was one of his top receiving targets before he transitioned to quarterback. During his redshirt 2006 season with the football team, Johnson also played on the basketball team for the 2006-07 season, appearing in three games.
Johnson’s NFL playing career, which started after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, included time with Dallas, Baltimore, Chicago, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Johnson arrived in Houston after one season with the Minnesota Vikings as the assistant quarterbacks coach, a team who finished the season with a 13-4 record and won the NFC North by four games. In 2022, he helped coach QB Kirk Cousins to the fourth-most passing yards (4,547), fourth-most completions (424) and fifth-most passing touchdowns (29) in the NFL. Cousins became the fifth player in NFL history to complete eight consecutive seasons with at least 25 passing touchdowns, while his five consecutive such seasons is the longest streak in franchise history. The Vikings’ passing attack helped WR Justin Jefferson earn NFL Offensive Player of the Year, first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors after he led the league in receptions (128) and receiving yards (1,809).
Prior to joining the Vikings, Johnson spent three seasons (2019-21) with the Indianapolis Colts. In 2019, he served in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship and spent 2020-21 as an offensive quality control coach. From 2015-18, Johnson served on the coaching staff at St. Thomas High School in Houston, Texas, where he was the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator for his final two seasons. Johnson, who played in the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2011, coached in the same bowl in February 2022.
After attending Humble High School, Johnson was a three-star recruit as an athlete in the class of 2006. His older brother, Marquis, is the Vikings assistant strength and conditioning coach. Johnson is married to his wife, Braidee.

Cypress Aggie Happy Hour
2024-05-09 17:00 - 20:00 | World of Beer – Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX, 77433, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Northwest Houston area for a fun, relaxed happy hour. No cost, other than your own food & drink tab. It’s a great way to expand your network and build valuable relationships! Bring a friend – everyone is welcome!
When: Thursday, May 9th
Where: World of Beer – Towne Lake (9945 Barker Cypress Rd.)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
No RSVP required, but encouraged to reserve the proper amount of space; email sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com.

Coach's Night 2024
2024-05-23 18:00 - 22:00
2024 Houston A&M Club Coach’s Night Presented by Frost Bank

Featuring Mike Elko
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Bayou City Event Center

Join us for an evening of Aggie camaraderie and football chatter.

Registration is now OPEN!
CLICK HERE to visit our Registration Site!

Flags for Fallen Vets
2024-05-26 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Houston National Cemetary
Flags for Fallen Vets
On the day before Memorial Day, rain or shine, the Houston A&M Club joins thousands of volunteers to place over 80,000 flags at Houston National Cemetery. The following Saturday, rain or shine, we return to recover the flags, clean and store them.
Flag Placement – Sunday, May 26th
Arrival Time: 8:00 a.m.
Flag Placement: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (approximately)
Location: Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038
We will meet and start at Sections U/U1/U2 (at the back of cemetery).
Additional Information: Please wear Maroon and White and bring TOOLS that can make a hole in the ground (e.g. Phillips head #3 screwdriver, or any rod the diameter of your little finger). Also be sure to bring WATER to stay hydrated in the heat.
HAMC has 40 volunteer slots to fill for this year’s Flag Placement. To RSVP and receive a map, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78 at thorpejim@comcast.net by Thursday, May 23rd.

Flag Recovery – Saturday, June 1st
Flag Recovery: Saturday, June 1st @ 8:00 a.m.
Contact Jim Thorpe ’78 at thorpejim@comcast.net if you’d like to volunteer with our effort to recover the flags, clean and store them.

Special note: There are 27 Aggies interned at this Cemetery. After initial flag placement, a special group of Aggies will place a small Texas A&M flag at each grave site.

** If you cannot participate in person, but would still like to help, consider contributing to Flagsforfallenvets.com for the Houston National Cemetery. Donations help resupply flags, and cover transportation and storage. In the comments section, note that you are an Aggie with the Houston A&M Club. Any donation amount helps.

Cypress Aggie Happy Hour
2024-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | World of Beer – Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX, 77433, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Northwest Houston area for a fun, relaxed happy hour. No cost, other than your own food & drink tab. It’s a great way to build relationships with local Aggies. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome!
When: Thursday, June 13
Where: World of Beer – Towne Lake (9945 Barker Cypress Rd.)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
No RSVP required, but encouraged to reserve the proper amount of space; email sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com.
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggies Facebook Page.

EnMed Happy Hour
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, 1020 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Join us for an evening of networking at the EnMed Aggie Happy Hour! Enjoy light bites and drinks as you socialize while overlooking our great city from the Texas A&M EnMed Tower’s 17th floor.
When: Thursday, June 20
Where: Texas A&M College of Engineering Medicine, 17th Floor (1020 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Don’t miss an opportunity to meet new colleagues and experience this incredible school. If you know of a fellow Aggie who’d be interested in attending, please forward them the information. All are welcome!
Parking validation will be available.
RSVP at tx.ag/EnMedLuau

College World Series Watch Party
2024-06-22 18:30 - 22:30 | Backyard Grill, 9453 Jones Rd, Houston, TX, 77065, United States
Join the Houston A&M Club at The Backyard Grill on Saturday, June 22 to watch Aggies beat the hell out of Tennessee!
Game Starts at 6:30 p.m.
The Backyard Grill will be offering a FREE Nacho Bar for Aggie fans during the game!

The Backyard Grill is located at the Southwest corner of Jones Rd. at West Rd., north of 290.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Steve Loomis ’75 so we know how many Aggies to expect.
steve.loomis@barlettainc.com

College World Series Finals Watch Party
2024-06-23 12:30 - 16:30 | Backyard Grill, 9453 Jones Rd, Houston, TX, 77065, United States
Join the Houston A&M Club at The Backyard Grill on Sunday, June 23 to watch Aggies beat the hell out of Tennessee!
Game Starts at 1:00 p.m.
The Backyard Grill will be offering a FREE Nacho Bar for Aggie fans during the game!

The Backyard Grill is located at the Southwest corner of Jones Rd. at West Rd., north of 290.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Steve Loomis ’75 so we know how many Aggies to expect.
steve.loomis@barlettainc.com

CAMP Volunteer Info Session
2024-06-27 17:00 - 19:30 | King’s BierHaus, 2044 E T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
The Caring Aggies Mentoring Program (CAMP) is looking for volunteers to support our 3rd grade students (in Aldine ISD), as well as our 9th & 12th grade students (in Spring Branch ISD).
We are having an info session and social open to anyone interested in learning about CAMP.

Date: Thursday, June 27
Location: King’s BierHaus, 2044 E T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

We will plan monthly events for the students over the 2024-2025 school year.

CAMP volunteers mentor students as they develop through school and inspire them to pursue higher education by:

Reinforcing excellent academic standards
Building confidence and leadership skills
Providing fun, life-enriching experiences
Role-modeling qualities of success

It’s fun and easy to become a volunteer:

Attend one orientation session
Pass a State of Texas required annual background check
Commit to mentoring a group of students approx. 4 – 5 days each school year
Represent Texas A&M and share the Aggie Spirit with our community

To learn more about CAMP, click here: C.A.M.P. – Houston A&M Club (houstonags.org)

Cypress Aggie Happy Hour
2024-07-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Home Run Dugout, 1220 Grand West Blvd, Katy, TX, 77449, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Northwest Houston area for drinks, dinner, networking, plus to watch the Astros & enjoy live country music. No cost, other than your own food and drink tab. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome for a fun-filled evening!
When: Friday, July 26
Where: Home Run Dugout (1220 Grand West Blvd, Katy)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
*The Astros face the Dodgers at 7:10 p.m.*
* Home Run Dugout will feature live Country Music starting at 8:00 p.m.*
No RSVP required, but encouraged to reserve the proper amount of space; email Megan at meganhtown@yahoo.com or Sterling at sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggies Facebook Page.
