Food Bank Saturday
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

Memorial Lunch
2025-03-20 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-04-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-15 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 & 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.

Muster Volunteer Info Meeting
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Jax Grill, 1613 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX, 77007
We will have a brief meeting for Muster Volunteers on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ Jax Grill (1613 Shepherd Drive, just south of I-10). A list of open roles for volunteers to choose from will be provided.
Even if you have previously responded to our initial volunteer request via email, please do your best to attend this short one-time meeting. Email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com for additional info.
If you are looking to get involved with HAMC, this is a great opportunity!
Also, mark your calendar for Houston Aggie Muster on Monday, April 21 at Bayou City Event Center!

Coach's Night Volunteer Meeting
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | https://www.houstonags.org/event/coachs-night-volunteer-meeting-8/
If you’ve ever wanted to get involved with Coach’s Night, this is your chance! We still have leadership roles available, and we’d love your help.
Join us for a Virtual Meeting on Thursday, March 27 @ 6:00 p.m. to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Email Houstoncoachsnight@gmail.com for the link. Hope you can join us!
Be sure to mark your calendar for Coach’s Night on Wednesday, June 4 at Bayou City Event Center!

The Woodlands Lunch
2025-04-03 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-01 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-06-05 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

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2025
2025-04-08 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-13 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 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.

Traditions Lunch
2025-04-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
April Featured Speaker:
Chip Skowron, CEO, Prison Entrepreneurship Program
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

Cypress & Hockley Happy Hour
2025-04-17 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, April 17
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.

Houston Aggie Muster 2025
2025-04-21 16:30 - 20:30 | 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: David C. Baggett ’81, Managing Partner, Opportune LLP, and Texas A&M Regent
Doors Open: 4:30 p.m.
Reception: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Ceremony: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Title Sponsor: Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Harlin ’83
Maroon Sponsors: Barney ’69 & Sam Gershen, Gregory Cokinos ’79, The Chainani Family & AARC Group

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 3:30 p.m. – End of Ceremony. If you would like to volunteer at Muster, please email hamcaggiemuster@gmail.com.
Deadline to submit names: Friday, April 11th. 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

About our Speaker:
David C. Baggett ’81, Managing Partner, Opportune LLP, and Texas A&M Regent

David Baggett is the Chairman and Managing Partner of Opportune. Prior to founding Opportune in 2005, David was the President, COO, and CFO of a consolidation of construction companies comprising the largest residential plumbing and mechanical company in the U.S. with 6,000 employees in 35 locations. He has over 40 years of professional experience, over 35 years of which have been spent in the energy industry in various capacities, including as an investor, executive officer, board member, and consultant.
David began his career at Deloitte & Touché where he became a partner leading the firm’s energy practice. He left Deloitte to be the Senior Vice President & CFO of a publicly-traded exploration and production company where he sourced and closed acquisitions and accessed the public and private capital markets. David has served on the board of directors of North Star Energy, Marlin Midstream GP, LLC (MLP), AMPAM, Genesis Energy MLP, Encore Energy Partners (MLP), and ERCOT.
David was appointed as a member of the Texas A&M System Board of Regent by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023. In addition, he has served on the Dean’s Development Council of the Mays Business School and is the longest-serving member of its Accounting Department Advisory Council. David was named an Outstanding Alumnus of the Mays Business School in 2011. In 2016, he was recognized by the Accounting Department at the Mays Business School by being named to the initial class of its Accounting Hall of Honor. David graduated with honors with a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University.
David is very involved in the community. He currently serves on the UTIMCO board of directors and previously served on the board of the Houston Methodist Academic Institute, the Greater Houston Partnership, and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Foundation.

Thank you, Chancellor Sharp!
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Omni Houston Hotel, Four Riverway, Houston, TX, 77056, United States
The Houston A&M Club, in combination with the Houston-area Texas A&M System entities, is proud to honor John Sharp, Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, on Friday, April 25 at the Omni Houston Hotel (Four Riverway, Houston, TX 77056).
This special engagement includes a Cocktail Reception (heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar) followed by a Program with remarks from the Chancellor.
Title Sponsors: Rifle CRE & The Goodwin Group at Merrill Lynch
Capacity is limited and early reservations are highly recommended.
See below for reservation details!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Aggie Baseball @ University of Houston
2025-05-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Schroeder Park, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Aggie Baseball is coming to Houston’s Schroeder Park! Texas A&M will face the University of Houston on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Our HAMC promo code for has reached capacity, but you can still purchase tickets through the U of H Website HERE: Texas A&M | Houston Cougars
The seats are in the GA Section, so be sure to arrive early for a good spot! The Aggie dugout will be on the first base line. Gates open one hour before first pitch.
CLICK HERE to reserve your tickets to cheer on the Aggies as we BTHO UH in our own backyard!
UPDATE: The Houston A&M Club will be Feeding the Team after the game as they board the bus back to College Station. Aggies who attend the game are welcome to cheer the team as they board the bus after their win!

Cypress & Hockley Happy Hour
2025-05-08 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, May 8
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.

Houston Aggie Clay Shoot 2025
2025-05-09 07:30 - 14:00 | American Shooting Centers, Houston, TX
Join us for a day of Aggie Camaraderie and Sporting Clay Shooting!
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Location: American Shooting Center – Houston (16500 Westheimer Pkwy)
Event Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Check-in Opens
9:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start
12:30 p.m. – Lunch & Awards Reception
This 4-Person Team event is open to everyone!
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Click the link for full details.
Registration Includes: Ten (10) Stations, Range Fees, 12 Gauge Shells, Team Photograph, and Lunch.
Note that 12 Gauge Shells ARE Included with all Registrations. Shooters may bring their own if preferred.
Carts are available for Rental directly from ASC at $105 for a four-seater cart.
Shooters can register as a 4-Person Team or Individually.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Proceeds Benefit the Houston Chapters of:

Traditions Lunch
2025-05-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
May Featured Speaker:
Nate Y. Sharp, Dean, Mays Business School
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
** Pre-registration is required to secure your seat and provide an accurate headcount.
Sponsored by: HR&P – Chris Fisher ‘98

Flags for Fallen Vets
2025-05-25 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-31 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 25th
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 Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com by Thursday, May 22nd.

Flag Recovery – Saturday, May 31st
Flag Recovery: Saturday, May 31st @ 8:00 a.m.
Contact Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer with our effort to recover the flags, clean and store them.

Special note: There are 27 Aggies interred at Houston National Cemetery. After initial flag placement, a special group of Aggies will place a small Texas A&M flag at each grave site. If you know of an Aggie interred at this cemetery, please send their name to Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com to ensure they are included.

** 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.

Coach's Night 2025
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00
2025 Houston A&M Club Coach’s Night Presented by Frost Bank

Featuring Mike Elko
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Bayou City Event Center

Join us for an evening of Aggie camaraderie and football chatter!
Registration is now SOLD OUT!
CLICK HERE to view our Silent Auction!

Interested in joining the Coach’s Night Committee or donating an Auction Item? Contact our Coach’s Night Chairs at houstoncoachsnight@gmail.com.
If you would like more information on Sponsorship Opportunities, contact our Executive Director at melinda@houstonags.com.

Traditions Lunch
2025-06-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
June Special Programming:
Scholarship Luncheon
Honoring our 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

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

Aggie Business, Beer & Bones
2025-06-18 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, June 18
Where: Brass Tap Katy (7109 Katy Gaston Road, Richmond. Near the Westpark Tollway & Grand Parkway)
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.
