Howdy Aggie Moms,
Fall is in the air…school is in full swing, and our Aggie
students have settled into the routines of college life.
How about yesterday’s Maroon-Out Football game
against Alabama?! What a game! Upcoming Maroon-Out
dates to remember are Sunday, October 25–Soccer
game and Sunday, November 8–Volleyball game. In
continued support of our Aggies, let’s “Maroon Out” at
the General Meeting on October 19! Whoop!
Thanks to all who have paid your membership dues—
new, returning, and associate members! Membership is
a focus of CCAM in the fall. We had over 100 new moms
attend our New Moms Tea last month and we had a
great representation of membership at our first meeting
of the year. If you have not yet joined for this year,
now is the time to do so. You are encouraged to pay
your dues by October 19 so you can continue to receive
our emails and newsletters and ensure you will be listed
in our membership directory which will be distributed at
the November general meeting.
Fundraising is also a focus for CCAM in the fall. Our
Pecan Sales are underway and orders are due at our
October 19 general meeting. This year we continue to
offer bags of shelled pecans and gift-ready flavored
pecans. It’s a great time to connect with past Aggie
moms and introduce new moms to the delicious pecans
we sell.
You will find information in the newsletter on other fall
fundraisers such as our very own Aggie-Grown
Poinsettias which will be available for the holidays. Scrip
Gift Cards can also be ordered monthly. They make
wonderful gifts or you can use them yourself. Contact
your friends, relatives and clients and let’s make this a
stellar year to raise funds for student scholarships and
student organizations.
Goodie Bags will be available for pick up at the October
meeting. We only have a few extras available for
purchase! This is not a fundraiser, just something
special for your students as they finish the fall
semester—goodie bags packed with love and care by
Aggie moms!
As you can tell, our October meeting will be a busy
meeting…but a great way to get to know many new
moms, make new friends and be a part of great
traditions! We look forward to seeing you at the
meeting!
Thanks and Gig' em!
Christy Kinnaird
Mom of Madeline ‘16
President’s Message
C o l l i n C o u n t y A g g i e M o m s C l u b Volume 32 / Issue 2
October 2015
Aggie Moms Connect ing
General Meeting
October 19 — Join us!
We are excited to host student leaders at our
October meeting!
Student representatives, David Broussard ’15 and
Betsy Spurgin ’18, from CARPOOL- "Caring
Aggies R Protecting Over Our Lives" will be our
guests.
CARPOOL offers a nonjudgmental ride home
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from
10 p.m.—3 a.m. anywhere in Bryan/College
Station area during the school year.
CARPOOL is one of the largest student
organizations at TAMU. Come hear all about this
incredible group... and even hear some stories
from the trenches!
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CCAM Membership
Why join Collin County Aggie Moms Club?
1. To form friendships and socialize with other Aggie
moms
2. To stay connected to your child, learning the “in’s”
and “out’s” of activities at A&M
3. To receive information regarding CCAM, Texas A&M
activities, and to hear great guest speakers from
A&M
4. To raise funds that go directly to support local
Aggies
5. To have a chance to learn about the traditions of
Texas A&M
6. To become as active an Aggie mom as you choose—
there is no pressure
7. To learn the things about college life that your
Aggie doesn’t share with you
8. To have a monthly opportunity to brag about your
Aggie
9. To network with other Aggie moms who are also
experiencing the “empty nest” syndrome
10. TO HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
These are 10 “Good Bull” reasons to join or renew your
membership for 2015-16!! If you still haven’t joined or
renewed, there’s still time.
Deadline to renew or join is October 19 to be included
in our annual Directory. Please join soon so you don’t
miss out on being included in the Directory.
Membership forms are available on our website and at
the October 19 General Meeting.
Click the following link to be directed to a membership
form:
http://collincountymoms.aggienetwork.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/05/Membership-Form-2015-
2016.pdf
For more information contact:
Suzan York, 1st VP Membership, [email protected]
Aggie Moms Connecting
Artwork by Benjamin Knox
The Collin County Aggie Moms create personalized
ornaments and they are sold in our boutique to
contribute to the club's scholarship program. These
ornaments typically hang on your Christmas tree, but
we make and sell them year round for special occasions
(for example, Graduations, Birthdays, and Aggie
Weddings too!).
This year we created some unique ornaments, they
weren' t even Maroon, fo r F i sh Camp
counselors! Several Aggie Moms in our club craft
ornaments that are available for sale at any time, but
we also make personalized ornaments with Students'
Names, Class Years, Club Names, and so on.
Pre-made ornaments will be available at the Howdy
Holiday Sale on December 5 at the TAMU AgriLife Dallas
Center, but if you would like to personalize your
ornaments, please submit your orders in October!
If you have any questions, contact Cynthia Thomas at
email [email protected] or call/text
661-809-3184.
Personalized Ornaments
Aggie Moms Connecting
Aggie Moms Connecting has been
busy having fun! On September 24th,
we painted the “Aggie Barn,” on
October 2 we had our Bunco kick-off
event.
On October 24, we have a tour
planned at the George W. Bush
Presidential Library and Museum and
lunch also.
On Friday November 6, you can do a
little early holiday shopping at a
private event at Kendra Scott Jewelry
located at The Shops at Legacy.
We welcome all Aggie Moms to our
events. Continue to look for
information in the weekly emails and
in the Evites to learn when and where
our events will be held.
Leave no fish behind… pay it forward!
Calling all seasoned Moms to GET HOOKED and help
welcome our Fish Moms to our wonderful club. We have
a large SCHOOL of FISH Moms who need to be
REELED IN. We still need you as Aggie Angels for our
new FISH Moms! It’s Easy! We give you the
information. You just need
to be a friend, answer the occasional question, and be
willing to "Adopt a Mom."
Please be an AGGIE ANGEL
and help comfort those “Freshman jitters!" Click on the
following link and fill out the form to be an Aggie Angel:
http://goo.gl/forms/9OXOmOJ1Zo
Do you have questions or concerns? Aggie Angels are here to help. An Aggie Angel is a sophomore, junior,
senior, or alumni mom who has "been there" and is
available to answer your many questions concerning your student's first year at Texas A&M.
If you would like to participate in this program, just let one of us know. We will match you with an Aggie Angel
or you can request someone you know to be your Big Sis.
For more information please
contact:
Norma Walker
281-636-3971 [email protected]
—or—
Andi Rosenfield
Aggie Angels
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Volume 32 / Issue 2
Aggie Angels Dinner — Great
Night with New Friends!
When: Poinsettia Sales Begin October 19
Colors: Red, Pink, and White
Cost: $12 — Save $2 when you purchase 5 or more
Pickup: TAMU Agri-Life Dallas Center December 5
Attention New
Fish Members
Poinsettia Sales Begin What a gorgeous way to begin your Holiday decorating
and gift giving. These Aggie-grown Poinsettias are
fresh, full, beautiful, and last beyond the holiday
season. In addition to adorning your home, purchase
some for your family, friends, church, and co-workers.
Pass along this opportunity to others for their holiday
décor!
Quantities are limited – make sure you order now! Look
for the Poinsettia table at the General Meeting.
The Poinsettia order form is located at:
http://collincountymoms.aggienetwork.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/10/Poinsettia-Form-2015.doc
Final Pecan orders are due THIS Monday October 19 at
our General Meeting! We offer delicious Texas Grown
Pecans. Buy plenty for baking, cooking, snacking, and
freezing. Sell to your friends and families. Don’t forget
that Pecans make great Gifts! The pecan order forms
are now ready and posted on our website at:
collincountymoms.aggienetwork.com
We offer the following pecan choices:
1 lb. Pecan Halves $12
2 lb. Pecan Halves $20
2 lb. Pecan Pieces $18
13 oz individual flavors: $14
* Cinnamon spice
* Milk Chocolate
* Praline
Trouble deciding? A 13 oz. Sampler of four flavors is
available for $15. The four flavors in the Sampler
include Cajun, Praline, Honey Toasted, and White
Chocolate. Yum!
http://collincountymoms.aggienetwork.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/09/Pecan-Sale-2015-
OrderForm.xls
We have so many wonderful recipes to share that we
are compiling a Pecan Cook Book! Anyone who submits
a recipe, will be entered in a drawing for a 2 lb. bag of
Pecans. Whoop!
Contact Karen Patton at [email protected] with
"Pecan Recipes” in the subject line. No need to worry
about formatting or typing. Include your name and
contact information. Also include the name(s) and class
year(s) of your Aggie(s)! Deadline for recipe
submissions is October 19, 2015.
All pecan orders and money are due at the October 19
CCAM General Meeting. The pecans will be here in time
for Thanksgiving! Pecan bagging will be on Saturday,
November 14 and Pecan Pick Up is November 15.
Please contact Julia Hoxie with any questions at
972-658-6285 or [email protected]
Help us continue to give back to the students and
student organizations at Texas A&M through the
proceeds from our annual pecan sale. Happy selling!
2015 Pecan Sale!
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Aggie Moms Connecting
SCRIP Gift Cards
Goodie Bags
Our fall semester Goodie Bags will be ready for pick up
at our next general meeting on October 19. A total of
107 goodie bags were sold and there are approximately
13 bags remaining for purchase at the meeting.
Included in the goodie bag is a maroon string backpack,
gray mason jar cup and straw, and a striped knit beanie
hat. These items have the Texas A&M logo on them.
Candy boxes, gum, popcorn packs, chips, and coupons
are also included in the bag along with a special items
from the City of College Station.
Thanks to everyone who purchased the goodie bags for
their Aggies and buddies!
We have SCRIP (gift card) fundraiser that allows you
the convenience of ordering gift cards from hundreds of
merchants and retailers in various denominations. For
example HEB, Best Buy, iTunes, and Chili’s are just a
few among the many available.
Gift cards are perfect for your Aggie students, family
members, and for your own use. If you don’t see a merchant listed on the order form, go to
www.glscrip.com where you can view a complete list of available cards. Email the completed form or a
summary of your selections to [email protected] by Sunday November 8 if you would like to pick up your
cards at the November 16 General Meeting.
Please bring check or cash with you to the meeting to
pay for your order. You can also buy one of the limited
number of gift cards we have available at the meeting
(Barnes & Nobles $25, Buffalo Wild Wings $10, Chili’s
$25, iTunes $15, Panera Bread $10, Red Lobster/Olive
Garden $25, Starbucks $10).
Let Collin County Aggie Moms do your shopping, and
we will add to our scholarship fund at the same time!
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Aggie Br’ags
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Aggie Moms Connecting
Lauren Hancock, high school senior, was just accepted for the fall of 2016 in TAMU's Business program.
Ashlyn Hancock, a Junior at A&M, received her Aggie Ring September 25!
Whoop!
Proud Parents
Randy and Deann Hancock both ‘88
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
A digital Whoop for Sharon Ellis who
donated a laptop computer. This enables
CCAM to use this for our Membership
database.
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, April 1, 2016 is our annual Spring
Fundraiser, Howdy Rowdy Round-Up at
Fairview Farms in Plano.
In November, volunteers will be needed to
solicit donations. For those of you who
don't like calling on prospective donors, we
also have a list of establishments that
require requesting donations online via
their websites. Most of these places require
at least 90 days’ notice, so we'll be
completing our requests by early
December.
To get your creative minds going, we'll also
be passing around a list of silent auction
basket ideas at our General Meeting.
Our goal is to collect 100 baskets! Whoop!
If you have a donation or an idea for a
donation for the Silent Auction, please
contact Jenny Secrest at
Spring Fundraiser
Silver Taps
We extend our deepest
sympathy to the families of
these current and former Collin
County Aggie Mom members:
To Sherry Bryant, on the death of her mother,
Maxine Smith, on June 10.
To Craig Ball DVM '97, on the death of his
mother, Jeanet Ball, CCAM member for over 20
years, on July 18.
To Barbara Vanikiotis '81, on the death of her
mother, Joan Lee (Bowers) Murphy, on
September 25.
Bunco Night!
Aggie Moms Connecting is on a roll!
Bunco Get-togethers are for any members who are
interested. The next Bunco night will be Friday Dec. 11.
Look for your Evite! Hope to see you there!
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CCAM Communications Weekly emails are sent on Wednesdays. Please send brief and specific
information by Tuesdays that you would like in the email to:
Monthly Newsletter: Articles for the next newsletter are due on Tuesday,
November 10. Send articles to Susan at [email protected]
Aggie Brags: Send your info to Susan at [email protected]
Aggie Moms got
creative as they
painted their own
rendition of the
Aggie Barn at
Painting with a
Twist.
A HUGE Aggie Mom thank you to Chief Mike Ragan, Lieutenant Allan Baron, and
former officer, D.J. Ohana of the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) for
speaking at Collin County Aggie Moms at our September General Meeting! We
appreciate you coming from College Station to visit us! Thanks Texas A&M UPD for
all you do to keep Aggieland safe!
Collin County Aggie Moms Connecting — October 2015
CCAM Board Members 2015-16
President
Christy Kinnaird [email protected]
VP at Large Barbara Vanikiotis
Secretary Linda Waninger
Historian Vicki Reitinger
Parliamentarian Elizabeth McCoy
Federation Representative
Katie Latham [email protected]
1st VP Membership Suzan York
2nd VP Projects Kim Hagerty
3rd VP Socials Atesh Stahl
4th VP Programs Angie Rogers
5th VP Publications Rita Fulmer
Treasurer Sue Burke
Email Coordinator Sherry Bryant
collincountymoms@
aggienetwork.com
Webmaster Lynette Duval
Newsletter Susan Gullord