Houston A&M Club

Memorial Lunch
2024-06-20 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-05-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-04-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-03-21 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Sponsorship Available: Email melinda@houstonags.com.

Food Bank Saturday
2024-06-15 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-13 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.

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.

Food Bank Volunteer Days 2024
2024-06-11 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-14 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-09 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-12 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.

Traditions Lunch
2024-06-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
June Featured Speaker:
Dr. Roderic Pettigrew, Dean, School of Engineering Medicine

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

The Woodlands Lunch
2024-06-06 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-05-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-04-04 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-03-07 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

Flags for Fallen Vets
2024-06-01 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-26 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.

Coach's Night 2024
2024-05-23 18:00 - 22:00 | TX
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!

Traditions Lunch
2024-05-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
May Featured Speaker:
Walter Ulrich, Medical Bridges President & CEO
With special guests from the Texas A&M BUILD Program.

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 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.

Houston Aggie Clay Shoot 2024
2024-05-03 07:30 - 14:00 | American Shooting Centers, Houston, TX
Join us for a day of Aggie Camaraderie and Sporting Clay Shooting!
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
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 $70 for a two-seater cart & $100 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:

Coach's Night Volunteer Meeting
2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Volunteers Needed to Help with Coach’s Night!

We are holding a Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. at The Cannon West Houston in the 1837 Room (1334 Brittmoore Road Houston, TX 77043).

Please RSVP to Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com.

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.

Traditions Lunch
2024-04-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
April Featured Speaker:
Frank M. Muller, Jr. ’65, President, Toby Enterprises & 2005 Outstanding Houston Aggie

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
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.

Coach's Night Volunteer Meeting
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Volunteers Needed to Help with Coach’s Night!

We are holding a Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. at The Cannon West Houston in the 1837 Room (1334 Brittmoore Road Houston, TX 77043).

Please RSVP to Dana Randolph ’91 at agladybug91@gmail.com.

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.

Traditions Lunch
2024-03-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
March Featured Speaker:
Fred Caldwell ’82, CEO Caldwell Companies & Outstanding Houston Aggie 2023
Join us to honor our 2023 Outstanding Houston Aggie, Fred Caldwell ’82!
This award is given annually to the former student of Texas A&M who, in the judgment of the HAMC, best exemplifies those characteristics to which all Aggies aspire: love of and service to the school, but more importantly, service to the community, state and nation, as well as an outstanding contribution to his or her profession or industry.
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
