Houston A&M Club

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2024
2024-10-08 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-12 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-10 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Traditions Lunch
2024-10-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
October Featured Speaker:
Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez, Jr. ’79, Vice President For Student Affairs

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Memorial Lunch
2024-10-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-11-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-01-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-20 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Churrascos – Memorial City, 947 Gessner Road, Suite B-290, Houston, TX, 77024
When: 3rd Thursday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Churrascos – Memorial City (947 Gessner Rd. Suite B290, Houston, TX 77024)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: $3 Valet or Complimentary Garage

Join us at Churrasco’s – Memorial City on the third Thursday of each month for great conversation and delicious food. We highly encourage pre-registration, but walk-ins are always welcome.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: Mays Business School Center for Executive Development

Cypress Aggie BYOB Kickball
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Bridgeland Baseball Fields, 18702 Terrapin Dr, Cypress, TX, 77433, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Northwest Houston area for a BYOB Kickball game. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome for a fun, relaxed evening!
When: Thursday, October 17
Where: Bridgeland Baseball Fields (18702 Terrapin Dr, Cypress, TX 77433)
Time: 6:00 p.m.

No RSVP required, but encouraged for planning; email Sterling at sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggie Facebook Page.

The Woodlands Lunch
2024-11-07 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-12-05 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-06 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-03-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Churrascos – The Woodlands, 21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands, TX, 77380
When: First Thursday
Where: Churrasco’s – The Woodlands (21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands, TX 77380)
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Available at the Waterway Ave. Parking Lot (18 Waterway Ave.) or at the 25 Waterway Garage (21 Waterway Ave.)
Join us at Churrasco’s – The Woodlands on the first Thursday of each month for great conversation and delicious food. We highly encourage pre-registration, but walk-ins are always welcome.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Traditions Lunch
2024-11-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
November Featured Speaker:
Michael E. Fossum ’80, President and COO, Texas A&M Galveston

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Cypress Aggie Army-Football
2024-11-14 17:45 - 20:00 | Town Lake Baseball Field, Cypress, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Northwest Houston area for an Army-Football game. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome for a fun, relaxed evening!
When: Thursday, November 14
Where: Towne Lake Baseball Field (Tuckerton @ Greenhouse)
Time: 5:45 p.m.

No RSVP required, but encouraged for planning; email Sterling at sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggie Facebook Page.

Aggie Business, Beer & Bones
2024-11-20 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 tab. It’s a great way to expand your network and build valuable relationships.
Come celebrate the much-deserved success of Aggie football at our last Business, Beer & Bones event of 2024, just prior to Thanksgiving week and the highly anticipated game against t.u.!
When: Wednesday, November 20
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.

November Aggie Happy Hour
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Kirby Ice House, 3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Get in the holiday spirit at our November Aggie Happy Hour! We are hosting with Houston Howdy Club at Kirby Icehouse – Upper Kirby (3333 Eastside St) on Thursday, November 21 from 6 – 9 pm.
Cheers to drink specials and good times! We’ll see you there!

Cypress Aggie BYOB Pickleball
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Join fellow Aggies in the Cypress and Hockley area for a BYOB Pickleball outing. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome for a fun, relaxed evening!
When: Thursday, December 5
Where: Coles Crossing Pickleball/Tennis Courts (13810 Greenwood Manor Drive, Cypress, TX 77429)
Time: 6:00 p.m.

No RSVP required, but encouraged for planning; email Sterling at sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggie Facebook Page.

Traditions Lunch
2024-12-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
Monthly Featured Speaker:
Join us for a special Traditions Lunch where we will host our Annual Meeting and celebrate our Volunteers of the Year.

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Traditions Lunch
2025-01-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
January Featured Speaker:
Tony Buzbee ’90, Attorney, The Buzbee Law Firm

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
** SOLD OUT ** Walk-ins will not be admitted due to space requirements.
Join us at our next lunch on Monday, February 10, featuring Jonathan Lusk ’04, CEO of Bird Dog! Registration coming soon.
Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2025
2025-01-14 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-11 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 William Wade ’73. 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 William to have one emailed to you.

Cypress Aggie Happy Hour
2025-01-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Restivo Family Cellars, 18918 Hopfe Rd #1, Hockley, TX, 77447, United States
Join fellow Aggies in the Cypress and Hockley area for happy hour at Restivo Family Cellars vineyard and winery in Hockley.
Family friendly – Everyone is welcome for a fun, relaxed evening! Food truck Takos LaGorda will be on-site. No pets, please.
When: Friday, January 17
Where: Restivo Family Cellars (18918 Hopfe Rd #1, Hockley, TX 77447)
Time: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

No RSVP required, but encouraged for planning; email Sterling at sterlingyourrealtor@gmail.com
Click here to follow the Cypress Aggie Facebook Page.

Traditions Lunch
2025-02-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
February Featured Speaker:
Jonathan Lusk ’04, CEO, BirdDog
Join us on the second Monday of each month at Grotto on Westheimer to hear from inspiring and experienced Aggie leaders such as coaches, deans, and local c-suite executives.
When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Cypress & Hockley Happy Hour
2025-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | 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, February 20
Where: World of Beer – Towne Lake (9945 Barker Cypress Rd.)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 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.

Traditions Lunch
2025-03-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
March Special Programming: Outstanding Houston Aggie 2024
Robert W. “Bob” Harvey ’77
President & CEO Greater Houston Partnership

Join us on the second Monday of each month at Grotto on Westheimer to hear from inspiring and experienced Aggie leaders such as coaches, deans, and local c-suite executives. Check back soon for this month’s featured speaker!

When: 2nd Monday
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch & Speaker from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Grotto (4715 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027)
Cost: $30 for a 3-Course Meal
Parking: Valet or Complimentary Self-Parking
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Aggie Business, Beer & Bones
2025-03-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Brass Tap Katy, 7109 Katy Gaston Road, Richmond, TX, 77406
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 tab. It’s a great way to expand your network and build valuable relationships.
NEW LOCATION! We are pleased to announce this new partnership supporting a local Aggie-owned business!
When: Wednesday, March 19
Where: Brass Tap Katy (7109 Katy Gaston Road, Richmond)
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.

Cypress & Hockley Happy Hour
2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 over cold drinks and DOMINOES. Bring a friend – everyone is welcome!
When: Thursday, March 20
Where: World of Beer – Towne Lake (9945 Barker Cypress Rd.)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 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.
