Houston A&M Club

Memorial Lunch Meet & Greet
2022-05-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-06-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-07-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-08-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-09-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-10-20 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-11-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | 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

Flags for Fallen Vets - Placement
2022-05-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Houston National Cemetary
Flags for Fallen Vets
Flag Placement: On the day before Memorial Day the Houston A&M Club joins thousands of other volunteers to place over 80,000 flags at Houston National Cemetary. The following Saturday, rain or shine, volunteers return to recover the flags, clean and store them.
This year’s Flag Placement will take place on:
Date: Sunday, May 29th
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). Jim Thorpe ’78 will provide you with a map.
Additional Information: Please wear your Maroon and White, 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) and make sure to bring bottled water.
HAMC has 60 volunteer slots to fill for this year’s Flag Placement. To join us for this special morning of service, please contact Jim Thorpe ’78 at thorpejim@comcast.net by Thursday, May 26th.
Flag Recovery: Saturday, June 4th @ 9:00 a.m. (please let Jim know if you’d like to volunteer with effort as well)
Special note: There are 27 Aggies interned at this Cemetery. After initial flag placement, a special group of Ags will place a small ATM flag at each grave site.
If you cannot participate in person that day, but would still like to help, please consider contributing to Flagsforfallenvets.com for the Houston National Cemetery. Donations helps resupply flags, and cover transportation and storage. Any amount helps.

Flags for Fallen Vets - Flag Recovery
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Houston National Cemetary
Flags for Fallen Vets
On the day before Memorial Day the Houston A&M Club joins thousands of other volunteers to place over 80,000 flags at Houston National Cemetary. The following Saturday, rain or shine, volunteers return to recover the flags, clean and store them.
This year’s Flag Recovery will take place on:
Date: Saturday, June 4th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon (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). Jim Thorpe ’78 will provide you with a map.
Additional Information: Please wear your Maroon and White and bring a 5 gallon buckets (or something similar to collect flags), rags, folding or camp chair and bottled water.
There are unlimited volunteer slots for this year’s Flag Recovery. To join us for this special morning of service please contact Jim Thorpe ’78 at thorpejim@comcast.net or 713-249-4678 by Thursday, June 2nd.
If you cannot participate in person, but would still like to help, please consider contributing to Flagsforfallenvets.com for the Houston National Cemetery. Donations help resupply flags, and cover transportation and storage costs. Any amount helps.

Aggie Night @ Sugar Land Space Cowboys
2022-06-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX, 77498
Aggie Night is coming to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Saturday, June 4th – first pitch at 6:05 PM!

We have reserved the “Bullpen Patio” for this fun night at the ballpark. This section is brand new to Constellation Field and is considered to have “the most unique seats in minor league baseball” — situated at ground level in the outfield between the Bullpen and the Ice House, with the kids’ playground & splashpad nearby.

“Bullpen Patio” Tickets: $35 (includes $15 in concession/merchandise credit)
Field House Tickets: $15

CLICK HERE to reserve your tickets today and join us for Aggie Night at the Space Cowboys!

Traditions Lunch 2022
2022-06-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
Sponsored by Brent Vannoy ’88, Partner, Hughes Watters Askanase
Date: 2nd Monday of the Month
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Grotto, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
Cost: $25 covers both lunch and dessert
Parking: Valet or complimentary self-parking available
Grotto is following all health and safety guidelines set by the state and the health department to ensure your safety.
We ask that our guests:

Take your temperature and if 99.5 degrees and above, please stay home
If you or any member of your household shows signs of illness of any kind, please choose to stay home
To meet restaurant capacity requirements, online RESERVATIONS are recommended by Friday, January 7 at noon.

This is an in-person activity. Every attendee must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before attending in-person activities. The Houston A&M Club recommends that no one in the higher-risk category take part in-person. Anyone who feels sick must Stay Home. If you become sick or develop symptoms, isolate yourself then go home and seek care. The Houston A&M Club cannot make any guarantees of safety and you are attending at your own risk.

Traditions Lunch 2022
2022-06-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
Sponsored by Brent Vannoy ’88, Partner, Hughes Watters Askanase
Scholarship Lunch Recognizing HAMC Scholarship Recipients
Our June Traditions Lunch will feature the Houston A&M Club Scholarship Recipients. Please join us to recognize these students and hear more about their paths to becoming an Aggie, their plans for the future and what the Club’s support has meant to them. If you would like to sponsor a scholarship recipient, please select the second option below to cover the cost of their lunch.
Date: 2nd Monday, June 13, 2022
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Grotto, 4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027
Cost: $25 covers both lunch and dessert
Parking: Valet or complimentary self-parking available
Grotto is following all health and safety guidelines set by the state and the health department to ensure your safety.
We ask that our guests:

Take your temperature and if 99.5 degrees and above, please stay home
If you or any member of your household shows signs of illness of any kind, please choose to stay home
To meet restaurant capacity requirements, online RESERVATIONS are recommended by Friday, June 10 at noon.

This is an in-person activity. Every attendee must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before attending in-person activities. The Houston A&M Club recommends that no one in the higher-risk category take part in-person. Anyone who feels sick must Stay Home. If you become sick or develop symptoms, isolate yourself then go home and seek care. The Houston A&M Club cannot make any guarantees of safety and you are attending at your own risk.

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2022
2022-06-14 08:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-12 08:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-09 08:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-13 08:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-11 08:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-08 08:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-13 08:00 - 21:00 | 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 two shifts available on first 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.

Food Bank Saturday
2022-06-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | HOUSTON FOOD BANK 535 Portwall St Houston, TX 77029 United States, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
AGE REQUIREMENTS at the Warehouse, 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
Come join us Saturday, December 17 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. So please grab any Longhorns and any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Saturday morning.
Aggie Volunteer Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Please wear Aggie shirts, hats, etc 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 vast majority of the work is done in air-conditioned areas and DOES 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. 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.
If you have trouble registering online, of it the HFB website says that a shift is full, please eamail William Wade ’73 wvwade@airmail.net and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of more volunteers, and you can sign in upon your 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 to have one emailed to you.

The Best Little Aggie Barn Dance in Texas
2022-08-20 18:30 - 23:59 | SPJST Hall, 1435 Beall St, Houston, TX, 77008, United States
**Pre-Event Ticket Sales Have Ended. Tickets WILL be available at the door!**

The Best Little AGGIE BARN DANCE is returning in 2022!
Join us for a full night of music, dancing and fun on SATURDAY, August 20th! Bring the little ones out for the Lil’ Aggie Barn Dance with DJ Mitch Istre and performances by the Lil’ Aggie Wranglers & Wranglers Elite or come dance into the night at the Big Dance with Texas Sundown Band. All are welcome, so invite your Aggie and non Aggie friends (even t-sips!) to join in on the fun!
6:30-7:30: Lil’ Aggie Barn Dance with DJ Mitch Istre of MusicbyMitch DJ Productions
7:30-8:00: Performance by Lil’ Aggie Wranglers & Wranglers Elite
8:00-12:00: Big Dance with Texas Sundown Band
On-Site Food Trucks: Curbside Sliderz Gourmet Food Truck & Catering and Harold’s Restaurant
Sponsorship opportunities and Vendor Tables are available! For more information contact Erin Bain ’04 at erin.phillips.bain@aggienetwork.com.
Thank you to our Sponsors & Vendors!

Houston Aggie Open Golf Tournament
2022-09-23 08:00 - 14:30 | Cypress Lakes Golf Club, 18700 Cypresswood Dr, Cypress, TX, 77429, United States
The Houston Aggie Open Silent Auction is OPEN! CLICK HERE to view, register and bid!

Check out exclusive golf outings, signed Aggie sports memoriabilia, Aggie Football and Baseball Tickets, special Aggieland packages and more!

You do NOT have to be present to win. Arrangements will be made to claim winning items in the Houston area if you are not present when the auction closes. The Silent Auction will close at 2 PM, Friday, September 23.

**Tournament is SOLD OUT**
If you have any question please contact Hector Cavazos at 713-598-6096 or devlacav@aol.com.
Join us for golf, fun, prizes and food! Net proceeds benefit the Houston Chapters of the Houston A&M Club, Texas A&M University Hispanic Network and the Houston Reveille Club to support current Texas A&M student scholarships and student organizations.
This four-person scramble is open to everyone and will create a truly spectacular golf experience.
Registration Includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart and Green Fees, Range Balls, Team Photograph, Locker Room Use, Door Prize Raffle Ticket and Buffet Lunch
Sponsorship Opportunities Available! See below or contact Hector Cavazos ’74 at devlacav@aol.com or 713-598-6096 for more information.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Bonfire – Level Sponsor

Reveille – Level Sponsor

Ol’ Sarge – Level Sponsor

Howdy Hole Sponsors

Food Bank Saturday
2022-12-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-14 08:00 - 12:00 | HOUSTON FOOD BANK 535 Portwall St Houston, TX 77029 United States, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
AGE REQUIREMENTS at the Warehouse, 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
Come join us 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. So please grab any Longhorns and any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Saturday morning.
Aggie Volunteers
Arrival: 7:30 Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Please wear Aggie shirts, hats, etc 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 vast majority of the work is done in air-conditioned areas and DOES 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. 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.
If you have trouble registering online, of it the HFB website says that a shift is full, please eamail William Wade ’73 wvwade@airmail.net and just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of more volunteers, and you can sign in upon your 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 to have one emailed to you.

Aggie Santa
2022-12-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Backyard Grill, 9453 Jones Rd, Houston, TX, 77065, United States
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Aggie Santa is coming to town just in time for Christmas. Bring your little Ags to see Santa and snap a few pictures with the big guy on Saturday, December 17 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The Backyard Grill. After the kids get to share their Christmas wishes with Santa we encourage you to stay and enjoy a delicious lunch at The Backyard Grill.
Aggie Author, Cameron O’Connell ’07 will be joining us for Aggie Santa and will have his book “The ABC’s of Aggieland” available for purchase for $25.
The ABC‘s of Aggieland is a fun, interactive, and educational book for Aggie fans of all ages! Young readers will find hidden upper and lowercase letters on each page as they discover why Aggieland is so special. Your family will enjoy teaching future Aggies about the wonderful traditions and reminiscing about your own experiences at Texas A&M. The ABC‘s of Aggieland is written and illustrated by former students to provide depth, context and hidden insights. We hope that you find this interactive guide an invaluable aid to learning why so many love and cherish Aggieland.
Reservations are not needed and there is no charge to visit with Santa. All are welcome to attend.
The Backyard Grill is located on the Southwest corner of Jones Road at West Road, north of 290.

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2023
2023-01-10 08:00 - 21:00 | 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.
