Houston A&M Club

Memorial Lunch
2021-10-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-09-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-08-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-07-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-06-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-05-20 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-04-15 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Churrascos – Memorial City, 947 Gessner Road, Suite B-290, Houston, TX, 77024
Memorial Meet & Greet Lunch:
When: 3RD THURSDAY
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Churrascos Memorial City, 947 Gessner Rd B290, Houston, TX 77024
Cost: $25 covers both lunch and dessert.
Parking: $3 valet or complimentary garage
SPONSORED BY: K3 Renovations and Simply Organized

Churrascos is following all health and safety guidelines set by the state and the health department to ensure your safety.
We ask that all our guests:

Take your temperature and if 99.5 degrees and above, please stay home
If you or any member of your household shows signs of illness of any kind, please choose to stay home

Aggie Night @ The Houston Dash
2021-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | BBVA Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave, Houston, TX, 77003, United States
Join the Houston A&M Club for “Aggie Night” at the Houston Dash game on Sunday, October 17 at 6:00 PM. Cheer on Aggie Women’s Soccer star Shea Groom ’15 and the Houston Dash as they push for the playoffs in the last game of the regular season!
Tickets are only $15!
CLICK HERE to purchase yours today and invite your friends and family to join!

Food Bank 2021
2021-10-05 08:00 - 21:00, 2021-09-07 08:00 - 21:00, 2021-08-03 08:00 - 21:00, 2021-07-06 08:00 - 21:00, 2021-06-01 08:00 - 21:00, 2021-05-04 08:00 - 21:00 | HOUSTON FOOD BANK 535 Portwall St Houston, TX 77029 United States, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
AGE REQUIREMENTS at the Warehouse, 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
Come join us the First 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 us is welcome. Wear your Aggie gear and please grab any Longhorns and any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday.
When you arrive look for William Wade ’73 who will be fully decked out in Aggie gear including a 12th Man towel.
Starting on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, we will be welcoming Aggies ALL DAY on first Tuesdays with the following shifts:
Morning Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 1:00-4:30 p.m. (Currently Not Available)
Evening Shift: 6-9:00 p.m.
Don’t forget that this can be used toward volunteering community 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.
Families (with anyone age 6 years or older) and friends are welcome. Since it 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 to location: 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 their system before volunteering. Please share this link with adult volunteers in order to register with our group.
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 to have one emailed to you.

Score Fore Scholarships Golf Tournament
2021-09-24 07:30 - 13:00 | Cypress Lakes Golf Club, 18700 Cypresswood Dr, Cypress, TX, 77429, United States
Registration is Open!
Join us for golf, fun, prizes and food! Net proceeds benefit the Houston Chapters of the Houston A&M Club, Texas A&M University Hispanic Network and the Houston Reveille Club to support current Texas A&M student scholarships and student organizations.
Date: Friday, September 24, 2021
Location: Cypress Lakes Golf Club
Arrival Time: 7:30 a.m.
Tee Time: 8:00 a.m.
This four-person scramble is open to everyone and will create a truly spectacular golf experience.
Registration Includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart and Green Fees, Range Balls, Team Photograph, Locker Room Use, Door Prize Raffle Ticket and Buffet Lunch
Register your 4-Person Team or Individually today!
See below for Sponsorship and Registration details.
Individual Registration: If you would like to play but don’t have a team, email Hector Cavazos at devlacav@aol.com regarding individual registration availability.

HAMC Spirit Night @ Willie's Grill & Icehouse
2021-09-07 11:00 - 22:00
The Houston A&M Club is partnering with Willie’s Grill & Icehouse for “Spirit Night” on Tuesday, September 7!
Dine-in, carry-out or order delivery directly from Willie’s and mention “Spirit Night” (see online order instructions below) and Willie’s will donate 15% of your purchase–including alcohol(!)–back to HAMC!
The HAMC Spirit Night will be running ALL DAY at ALL of the Houston-area Willie’s locations:
Copperfield (7092 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77095)
Cypress (24236 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429)
Jersey Village (17492 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040)
Katy (19905 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094)
Spring (6815 N Grand Pkwy, Spring, TX 77379)
Sugar Land (945 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478)
The Woodlands (16846 I-45 S, Conroe, TX 77384)
Willowbrook (19770 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070)
ONLINE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Place your order at https://order.williesgrillandicehouse.com/ (Third party orders DO NOT count towards Spirit Night donations.)
2) Type in your address or zip code, and choose the correct location from the locations panel. Please ensure that you are choosing the correct location.
3) Add items to your cart, including Adult beverages.
4) Click the Red “Cart” button on the top left of your screen
5) Click “Checkout” and enter vehicle details if ordering curbside.
6) Enter SPIRITNIGHT into the coupon code field, and click Apply.
7) You will see a “discount”; SPIRITNIGHT -$0.01 below Subtotal. This means that your ticket was counted towards Spirit Night.

Food Bank Saturday
2021-08-21 08:30 - 12:00, 2021-06-12 08:00 - 12:00 | HOUSTON FOOD BANK 535 Portwall St Houston, TX 77029 United States, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
AGE REQUIREMENTS at the Warehouse, 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
Come join us Saturday, June 12 from 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. So please grab any Longhorns and any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday night.
Aggie Volunteer Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Please wear Aggie shirts, hats, etc 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 vast majority of the work is done in air-conditioned areas and DOES 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. Since it 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 to location: 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 their system before volunteering. Please share this link with adult volunteers in order to register with our group.
If you have trouble registering online, just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of more volunteers, and you can sign in upon your arrival.
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 to have one emailed to you.

CAMP Volunteer Orientation
2021-08-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Cabinets & Designs, 1022 Wirt Road, Suite 308, Houston, TX, 77055
RSVP to tamucamp@gmail.com.
Our Mission

To mentor children as they develop through school and inspire them to pursue higher education by reinforcing excellent academic standards; building confidence and leadership skills; providing fun, life-enriching experiences and role modeling qualities of success.

Become a Volunteer

Attend one orientation session
Pass a State of Texas required annual background check
Commit to mentoring these students four to five times each school year
Respectfully represent Texas A&M University and share the Aggie spirit with our community
Have fun!

Houston Food Bank Back-to-School Distribution Day
2021-08-14 07:00 - 16:30 | NRG, Houston, TX
The Houston Aggie Volunteers have been asked to aid with a massive distribution of back-to-school supplies and food boxes on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at NRG – Yellow Lot.
Morning Shift*: 7:00 a.m. – Noon
Afternoon Shift: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We have promised Mayor Turner and the Houston Food Bank that we can cover two distribution tents and need 24 Aggie Volunteers to serve at the tents. Friends, Family, Neigbors are all welcome–teens 15 and older can volunteer with a chaperone.
This event is OUTDOORS and will involve lifting boxes of food and school supplies throughout the shift.
To Volunteer: RSVP by Tuesday, August 10 to William Wade ’73 wvwade@airmail.net.
There will be a short webinar for volunteers on the evening of August 11.
All first time volunteers receive one of our coveted and stylish HAMC Volunteer t-shirts.
We understand that this volunteer opportunity is not for everyone–if you are intersted in helping out at one of our Houston Food Bank warehouse volunteer days the next one is Saturday, August 21.
*Morning Shift may already be filled by other organizations–most Aggie volunteers will be needed in the afternoon.

CAMP Volunteer Orientation Session
2021-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Cabinets & Designs, 1022 Wirt Road, Suite 308, Houston, TX, 77055

CAMP Volunteer Orientation Sessions
2021-08-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Cabinets & Designs, 1022 Wirt Road, Suite 308, Houston, TX, 77055

Food Bank Saturday
2021-07-17 08:00 - 12:00 | HOUSTON FOOD BANK 535 Portwall St Houston, TX 77029 United States, 535 Portwall St, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
AGE REQUIREMENTS at the Warehouse, 6 years old chaperoned, 15 years old unchaperoned.
Come join us Saturday, July 17 from 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. So please grab any Longhorns and any other school’s alumni, friends, family or coworkers that are aimlessly wondering what to do on a Tuesday night.
Aggie Volunteer Shift: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Please wear Aggie shirts, hats, etc 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 vast majority of the work is done in air-conditioned areas and DOES 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. Since it 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 to location: 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 their system before volunteering. Please share this link with adult volunteers in order to register with our group.
If you have trouble registering online, just show up anyway! HFB is always in need of more volunteers, and you can sign in upon your arrival.
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 to have one emailed to you.

Tradition's Lunch
2021-06-14 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-05-10 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-04-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Grotto Ristorante, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, 77027
Traditions Lunch – Marcella Burke ’04
Sponsored by Brent Vannoy ’88, Partner, Hughes Watters Askanase
Date: 2nd Monday, April 12, 2021
Time: 11:30 Networking, Lunch from Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Grotto, 4715 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
Cost: $25 covers both lunch and dessert
Parking: valet or complimentary self-parking available
Grotto is following all health and safety guidelines set by the state and the health department to ensure your safety.
We ask that all our guests:

Take your temperature and if 99.5 degrees and above, please stay home
If you or any member of your household shows signs of illness of any kind, please choose to stay home
Wear a mask when not seated and maintain a safe social distance from other guests at the event
NEW POLICY: To ensure your safety and meet restaurant capacity requirements, online RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED by Friday, April 9th at noon.

This is an in-person activity. Every attendee must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before attending in-person activities. The Houston A&M Club recommends that no one in the higher-risk category take part in-person. Anyone who feels sick must Stay Home. If you become sick or develop symptoms, isolate yourself then go home and seek care. The Houston A&M Club cannot make any guarantees of safety and you are attending at your own risk.

Marcella Burke ’04, Partner, King & Spalding
A native Houstonian, Marcella is the proudest member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2004. She was recipient of the 2004 Buck Weirus Spirit Award and recognized in the 2018 Texas A&M 12 under 12 young alumni spotlight. She recently left the Trump administration, where she was the senior attorney for energy development on federal land. She served in two roles at the U.S. Department of the Interior (1) Deputy Solicitor for Energy and Natural Resources, and (2) Senior Counselor to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. And she also served as Deputy General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Marcella recently returned to Houston and is a partner at King & Spalding, where she leads the Houston office of her firm’s environmental practice group. She has three sons whose blood also bleeds maroon.

Flags for Fallen Vets - Flag Recovery
2021-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Houston National Cemetary
Flags for Fallen Vets
On the day before Memorial Day the Houston A&M Club joins thousands of other volunteers to place over 80,000 flags at Houston National Cemetary. No matter the weather, all flags go out or none. The following Saturday, rain or shine, volunteers return to recover the flags, clean and store them.
This year’s Flag Recovery will take place on:
Date: Saturday, June 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon (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) CLICK HERE to link to the Houston National Cemetery site and click on “Cemetary Map” on the right side of the page.
Additional Information: Please wear your Maroon and White and bring a 5 gallon buckets (or something similar to collect flags), rags, folding or camp chair and water. There is currently a chance of rain, so please check the forecast and plan accordingly.
To join us for this special morning of service please contact Jim Thorpe ’78 at thorpejim@comcast.net or 713-249-4678 by Thursday, June 3.
If you cannot participate in person, but would still like to help, please consider contributing to Flagsforfallenvets.com for the Houston National Cemetery. Donations help resupply flags, and cover transportation and storage costs. Any amount helps.

Flags for Fallen Vets
2021-05-30 08:00 | Houston National Cemetary
Flags for Fallen Vets
VOLUNTEER UPDATE: We have reached our volunteer capacity for Flag Placement on Sunday, May 30. Thank you to everyone who is will be helping with this special day of service. We are still in need of volunteers for Flag Recovery on Saturday, June 5 (details below).
Flag Placement: On the day before Memorial Day the Houston A&M Club joins thousands of other volunteers to place over 80,000 flags at Houston National Cemetary. No matter the weather, all flags go out or none.
This year’s Flag Placement will take place on:
Date: Sunday, May 30
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) CLICK HERE to link to the Houston National Cemetery site and click on “Cemetary Map” on the right side of the page.
Arrival Time: 8:00 a.m.
Flag Placement: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (approximately)
Additional Information: Please wear your Maroon and White, 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) and make sure to bring your water.
To join us for this special morning of service please contact Jim Thorpe ’78 at thorpejim@comcast.net by Friday, May 28.
Flag Recovery: Saturday, June 5 @ 9:00 a.m. (please let Jim know if you’d like to volunteer with effort as well)
Special note: There are 27 Aggies interned at this Cemetery. After initial flag placement, a special group of Ags will place a small ATM flag at each grave site.
If you cannot participate in person that day, but would still like to help, please consider contributing to Flagsforfallenvets.com for the Houston National Cemetery. Donations helps resupply flags, and cover transportation and storage. Any amount helps.

Coach's Night with Jimbo Fisher
2021-05-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77045, United States
The 2021 Houston A&M Club Coach’s Night presented by Frost Bank and featuring Coach Jimbo Fisher, will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Bayou City Event Center.
Reception: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Attire: Aggie Business Casual
Virtual Silent Auction is OPEN! CLICK HERE to view, register and bid!
Bidding will close at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5.
To make a donation to our Paddles Up A&M Scholarship fund please CLICK HERE.
This is the Houston A&M Club’s premier fundraising event and proceeds provide scholarship support to Houston-area Aggies.
Masks are recommended for attendees.

Thank you to our sponsors:

This is an in-person activity. Every attendee must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before attending in-person activities. The Houston A&M Club recommends that no one in the higher-risk category take part in-person. Anyone who feels sick must Stay Home. If you become sick or develop symptoms, isolate yourself then go home and seek care. The Houston A&M Club cannot make any guarantees of safety and you are attending at your own risk.

Muster
2021-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Good Shepherd Methodist Church, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 20155 Cypresswood Dr,, Cypress, TX, 77433, 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: Barnett “Barney” Gershen ’69
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Muster Ceremony & Live Stream Video: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
**The “In Person” Ceremony is SOLD OUT.**
This event will be live-streamed beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 for those who would like to attend virtually. Use the link below after 6:15 p.m. to join the virtual event.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIVE STREAM.
**Muster live stream will start at 6:45 p.m. If you had trouble with the link it has been fixed.**
If are joining us virtually and would like to make a Muster Memorial Gift please select the “Virtual Attendee” option below and then complete the donation information.

This is an in-person activity. Every attendee must evaluate their unique circumstances and make an informed decision before attending in-person activities. The Houston A&M Club recommends that no one in the higher-risk category take part in-person. Anyone who feels sick must Stay Home. If you become sick or develop symptoms, isolate yourself then go home and seek care. The Houston A&M Club cannot make any guarantees of safety and you are attending at your own risk.
Barnett “Barney” Gershen ’69
Barnett (Barney) Gershen is the founder and CEO of Gershen Consulting LLC in Houston, TX. Since 2005, Gershen Consulting has specialized in providing industry specific advisory, recruiting, and investing services to clients across the country (and beyond).
Prior to becoming an independent consultant, Barney was Chief Executive Officer and co-owner of Associated Building Services (ABS), a company he grew from 2 employees to over 13,000. The company grew to over $230 Million in yearly revenue (the industry average being $5-10 Million) – making it one of the top 5 independent building maintenance firms in the U.S. Known for being an innovative, results oriented company, specializing in state-of-the-art management leadership, a successful sale of ABS was completed in 2004 (even though it was “never for sale”). Barney attributes much of his success to the leadership experience he gained while serving in the Corps of Cadets.
Barney completed his undergraduate degree in Management with honors at Texas A&M (while appointed as the executive officer of his Corps of Cadets unit), and earned his MBA in finance at The University of Texas (his dissertation was on the building services industry). He served in the U.S. Army (retiring in 1978 as a captain) and completed Owner/President/Management certification at Harvard University later in his career. Barney was later honored as a distinguished graduate from Texas A&M.
Community involvement is an important part of Barney’s life – To name a few, he is a founding member of Crime Stoppers and the Holocaust Museum in Houston, as well as the Building Service Contractors Association International (1965), and has served on the board of advisors for the Holocaust Museum and YMCA (including the founding of the downtown Houston YMCA youth program). Through endowed scholarships at Texas A&M (focusing on the Corps of Cadets and the business school), as well The University of Houston, Barney is involved in giving back to the educational community as well.
Barney is an avid sportsman and enjoys reading and playing handball. He also loves traveling and spending time with his wife, four children, and seven+ grandchildren!
