General membership meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month, September through May. We offer informative and entertaining programs related to life at TAMU, along with time for refreshments and socializing with other Aggie Moms.
GENERAL AGENDA & LOCATION:
Meet & Greet – 6:30 pm
Meeting starts at 7:00 pm
Good Shepherd Catholic Community
1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville, TX 76034
Upcoming Meetings – 2023-2024
We strive to hold meetings the second Tuesday of the month, but sometimes it’s not possible. The dates below are set as the 2023-2024 general membership meeting dates.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
The Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership gives cadets in the Corps an opportunity to hone their leadership skills—but did you know that the classes are wide open to general students? Come learn more about how the program can give students a “leg up” as they prepare for their careers. Dr. Dave Keller ’07, who served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and is director of the Center, will provide an overview of the Corps of Cadets and the Hollingsworth Center.
May 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Final Meeting of the Year. We always end the year with a fun dinner at a local restaurant. Final business includes the announcement of the scholarship winners. This year, we’ll be at Outpost 36 in Keller. The cost is $30.00 per person for a BBQ dinner buffet, drink (tea, water or soda) and dessert. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased separately and a vegetarian option is available at check-out. Please sign up to pay and reserve your spot. When you register, make sure you look at the top of the page for your cart to complete your purchase.
Past Meetings – 2022-2023
Howdy Party- July 15, 2023- click here to see photos!
Tuesday, Sept. 12th, 2023
Our September speaker is vice president and CFO of the Texas A&M Foundation, the university’s largest fundraising entity, John Huser ’89. He’ll tell us what is involved in overseeing a $2.6 billion endowment which provides support to faculty, student groups, research, construction of buildings, professorships and scholarships. As a current Aggie dad, John can relate to Aggie parents’ questions and concerns.
John graduated in finance from Texas A&M in 1989. He also has an MBA and is a CPA. He worked for Shell for 22 years. John spent 8 years at Noble Energy and had a large finance team including staff in Israel, West Africa, China, Nicaragua and several sites in the US. Throughout his career he has visited over 40 countries. Aggie Moms and Dads will enjoy this program!
Tuesday, Oct. 10th, 2023
We’re pleased to have Sadi Monge, a founding partner of Family Connections Counseling in Colleyville, talk to us about college transition from a mental health perspective. Not only is she a current Aggie mom, but she received her bachelor’s in Psychology from Texas A&M. She earned her master’s in Counseling from UNT. Her intern, Madison Rhodes, will address mental health from a student’s perspective. Madison also graduated from A&M with a degree in Psychology and recently earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from SMU.
Tuesday, Nov. 7th, 2023
Dr. Kristi Shryock, director of the Craig & Galen Brown Engineering Honors Program, will enlighten us on the latest happenings within the College of Engineering. With more than 22,000 students and multiple degree programs, Engineering is the largest “school” on the A&M campus. Dr. Shryock is known by students and faculty as having boundless energy and enthusiasm. She earned all three of her degrees at Texas A&M: her bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering (1998); her master’s in Aerospace Engineering (2000); and her doctorate in Interdisciplinary Engineering (2011).
In March of this year, Dr. Shryock was one of 25 faculty members to receive the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Former Students at Texas A&M. It is one of the highest university honors that can be bestowed on a faculty or staff member. In 2021 Dr. Shryock was one of ten A&M professors to receive the 2021 Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award for the contributions she has made toward the student experience.
Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 2023, Holiday Party
Catered dinner and White Elephant gift exchange of Aggie theme holiday ornaments and decor.
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Once our kids turn 18 years old, everything changes legally. Do you and your Aggie have the necessary legal documents in place? It’s better to be prepared than not when an emergency happens. Steven Early ’88, a Colleyville attorney, will help make sure we are equipped. After earning a business degree from Texas A&M, Steve served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1988 to 2003, where he performed service during Operation Desert Storm. In 1996, he earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, graduating with Distinction, and was admitted to the Texas Bar. He and his wife, Kim Early ’89, have three children who are all Aggies! Kim previously served on the NETC Aggie Moms Club board.
January Bonus Speaker
Ian Wiechers ’25, Student COO of BUILD and son of NETC Aggie Mom Sheralee Wiechers, is serving as BUILD’s COO and will share BUILD’s mission in order to provide Aggies an opportunity to get involved in a great cause. The purpose of BUILD is to carry on the legacy of Bonfire. This past year, BUILD mobilized more than 1,600 student volunteers to convert shipping containers into fully functional medical clinics. Teams served in Corpus Christi, Texas; Chad; Turkey; Nigeria; and Ukraine. buildtamu.com
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Dr. Likith Reddy, DDS, MD, FACS is a Clinical Professor from the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry in Dallas will tell us about the innovation taking place on their campus. Dr. Reddy is the Department Head for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which includes a center that assists in the reconstruction of acquired and congenital defects of oral and facial deformities–one of three such centers in the United States.
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, The Big Event (service opportunity)
The Big Event has become the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation. Each spring, scores of Aggies at Texas A&M show their appreciation to the residents of Bryan/College Station through one-day service projects. NETC Aggie Moms will host its own Big Event by once again joining forces with Susan Tanner, whose outreach provides care packages to hundreds of active duty soldiers.
Past Meetings – 2022-2023
Howdy Party- July 30, 2022- 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Sept. 13, 2022- 6:30 pm
Speaker: Andrew Monaco, the “Voice of the Aggies”. Monaco handles play-by-play duties for Aggie football, men’s basketball and baseball. Potluck theme: Tailgate Treats.
Oct. 11, 2022- 6:30 pm
Speaker: University Police Department. Sergeant Josh Deleon and Officer Dee Donovan will enlighten us about services offered, campus safety and trends since the pandemic. Texas A&M is one of the largest universities in the nation and the police department is committed to be a world-class model for public safety, whose highest priority is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. Potluck theme: Fall Favorites.
Nov. 8, 2022- 6:30 pm
Speaker: Prof. Nancy Welsh, Texas A&M Law School. Ms. Walsh was one of three A&M professors to receive the 2021 University Professorship Award at TAMU and she is the director of the nationally ranked Dispute Resolution program at Texas A&M School of Law. She will give a brief update on the Aggieland North facility in Fort Worth. Potluck theme: Finger Food.
Dec. 6, 2022- 6:30 pm
Catered holiday dinner and gift exchange (Aggie ornaments or holiday decor).
Jan. 10, 2023- 6:30 pm
Speaker: Case Harris, TAMU Student Body President, will give us a student’s perspective on campus happenings. The potluck dinner theme is Mexican Fiesta.
Feb. 7, 2023- 6:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Russell Tipton, Senior Associate Director of Bands. Dr. Tipton joined Texas A&M’s Department of Music Activities in the summer of 2016. He is the conductor of the Symphonic Band and is the Senior Associate Director of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. In this role, he serves as a captain in the Texas State Guard. As a performer, Dr. Tipton served as principal tubist in the Symphony of Southeast Texas from 2011-2016. The potluck theme is Soup & Salad.
March 7, 2023- 6:30 pm
The Big Event with Susan Tanner
Join us for our annual Big Event project as we pack care packages for overseas troops with a variety of items contributed by our members. Susan has joined us for several years and has been packing troop care packages long before joining us. Hear her story and help with this rewarding project at our March meeting. The potluck theme is finger foods.
April 11, 2023- 6:30 pm
Speaker: Pascale Parker, Texas A&M’s Education Abroad program.
Did you know that Texas A&M ranks No. 1 in the nation for sending the most students abroad? Pascale joined Texas A&M in 2007 and is part of a busy team that collaborates with colleges, faculty and international partners to provide opportunities for students to study, intern, search and/or volunteer abroad. Learn about this robust program and the opportunities students have to enrich their college learning experience by studying abroad. The potluck theme is Family Favorites.
May 3, 2023 – 6 p.m. at La Hacienda Ranch (5250 Hwy 121, Colleyville, TX 76034)
It’s our last meeting of the 2022-2023 school year and we always wrap-up the year with a special dinner. We’ll be meeting at La Hacienda Ranch. Dinner includes chips, salsa, chicken/beef/vegetarian fajitas, rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, pico-de-gallo, grated cheese, fresh tortillas, and coffee, tea or soft drink. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased separately. $31.00 per person.
