PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Howdy, Aggie Moms! 

As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches and I begin to count my blessings, it seems I have more Aggie Mom friends to count than ever.  Not only have I gotten to know so many of you this year, but I just returned from my first Aggie Mom Camp at College Station, where I was able to make many new and wonderful acquaintances.  I met our special “out-of-state” Aggie Mom, Terry O’Connell from Connecticut, who was one of my camp counselors.  I was able to get better acquainted with my roommate, Melinda Johnson, and I met so many other wonderful moms, students, and other Aggies.  While it would be hard to say what was best about the weekend (it was chock full of stuff!)  I believe my favorites were the opening session with the 1987 Yell Leader and his 6 year old son and helper, and the wonderful closing speech by Dr. Ben Welch.  That Yell Leader from 1987 was so proud he could still get those white pants on!! And his son knew every yell and every sign, and “helped” his Dad teach us Moms how to hump it!  It was a delight to be present for that.  And Dr. Ben had us all wiping our tears with our breakfast napkins on Sunday morning as he elaborated on how Aggie Moms make a DIFFERENCE in their students’ lives.  I hope many of you will consider attending in the future.  This is a great opportunity to see first hand some of the amazing talent at Texas A&M. 

Goody Bag time is here, and we are looking forward to some FUN as we prepare goody bags for our students this meeting.  We will be meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church this month, and our goody bag containers will be pop-up clothes hampers.  Please collaborate with other Aggie Moms and bring items for 85 students.  In the past these bags have included popcorn, candy, gum, soup mix, drink mix, crackers, teas, post-its, highlighters, index cards, inspirational sayings, and more.  Use your imagination for items to help our Aggies to get through Finals with less stress and more success! 

We will have a short business session, and take care of some details for the upcoming Singing Cadet concert.  We have many tasks and ways to help with this project, and NOW is the time to volunteer to help out through 1) hosting 2 Cadets, 2) purchasing a sponsorship ad in the program, and/or 3) helping out with phone calls or other preparatory activities.  Call or email Suzy Mears to volunteer!  Most importantly, MARK YOUR CALENDARS and TELL YOUR FRIENDS to attend the concert, January 12. 

We will also be discussing whether or not to take advantage of another opportunity for Matching Grant funds from the Health Foundation, to grow our San Angelo Texas A&M Mothers’ Fund Scholarship fund with the San Angelo Area Foundation.  As in years’ past, for each  $1 of new money raised, we can match with club funds and receive a match of  $2. from the Health Foundation.  Each $1 raised becomes $4 in the fund!  What an exciting way to offer even more scholarships to area students in the future! 

Please come and hear the details, and express your views on this important opportunity.

Scholarship Chairperson Penny Talley will also have information for us about how students can apply for this and other scholarships. 

Last, but not least, I promise some fun Thursday evening – with a hula hoop!  Don’t miss it!

See you soon,

Nevie

NOVEMBER MEETING — Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church - 3536 YMCA Drive - San Angelo

Goody Bags will be assembled for our Ag’s preparing for exams.  Moms,  please plan for approximately 85 Aggies.  Several of you may even wish to go in together when purchasing these items.  Some ideas include: snacks, popcorn, candy, gum, hot chocolate, highlighters, note pads, sticky notes, pens, pencils, toothbrushes, razors (please no liquid drinks or breakable items). 

After the meeting we will have time to meet in small groups for those who signed up stating they were interested in forming a bunko group, book club, etc.

NOVEMBER HOSTESSES

Virginia Brock

Sue Engdahl

Melissa Faubion

Sharon Hayden

Carolyn Kuhn

Dena Martin

Donna Palmer

Betty Jo Wilde

Harriet Sansone

Chris Hunter

GOODY BAGS

We hope that all of you will be able to attend the November meeting.  However, if you won't be able to attend, please contact another mom to pickup your students' bag?  Remember that we cannot mail goody bags.

MONTHLY AUCTION

Each month we will be auctioning off an Aggie item. Last month’s item was a hand-painted gift basket containing an A&M coffee mug, Aggie note pad and note/recipe holder, two Aggie lapel pins and two Aggie charms which was won by Yvonne Biederman at a cost of $25. Thanks Yvonne!

This month we will be auctioning off a “Saw ‘em Short” wood sculpture. 

If you have something special that would make a great auction item, please contact Shelley Gregg at 374-4640.

THANK YOU – October Hostesses! 

Georgia Williams

Judie Williams

Yvonne Biedermann

Marilyn Drake

C. J. Duncan

Vicki Foreman

Lucy Jochum

Trish Jordan

Harriet Sansone

Paula Sweeten

Harriet Sansone

DECEMBER MEETING – Christmas on the Ranch

The December Christmas party will be at the home of Judy and Tim Turner in Water Valley.  All of the Turners are excited about hosting the Christmas party.  Our special guest will be Elmer Kelton!  I am sure that his “Christmas on the Ranch” stories will be entertaining and heart-warming.  You will not want to miss it!  Husbands are also invited and everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite finger foods.  Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 8 and plan to carpool/caravan out there!

RING OF HONOR

The first Ring of Honor luncheon for the year was held at Jaberwocky's Restaurant on Wednesday, October 5.  This luncheon is intended to provide updates on club activities to our members who are no longer able to regularly attend club meetings.  Those attending included:

DeAnna Campbell

Melba Cox

Chris Hunter

Nevie Lacy

Jean Stinnett

Paula Sweeten

Frances Tefas

Kay Young

The next Ring of Honor lunch will be held at Gil’s on January 18 at 11 a.m.

TUTORIAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Please email this information on to your Aggie.

• We have several tutorial scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis.
• It is necessary for the scholarship to be requested (by the student) in advance by e-mail to Judy Turner at trtdoc1@wcc.net
• Please put “Tutorial Scholarship” in the subject line area of the email.
• Any student from our area enrolled at Texas A&M University may apply.
• The tutorial scholarship will be valid from the day issued until May 2006.
• It will be advertised by publishing it on the web, e-mail, newsletter, distributed with the food coupons and area newspaper.
• We must have the student’s name, mailing address, parent’s address and student id for the tutorial coupon.
• The student can only use tutorial sources listed on the coupon.

SPIRIT OF AGGIELAND BEARS

The Department of Student Financial Aid is conducting a “Spirit of Aggieland” Beanie Bear sale as part of the SECC. The proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. The cost of the bears is $6 each. If you are interested in purchasing one of these bears, you can find more information at http://tamus.edu/secc/docs/SECCSFABeanieSale.pdf

Beanie Bears will be delivered through campus mail or they can be picked up at the Pavilion, RM 212. We will also have forms available at the November meeting if you are interested.

YEARBOOK CORRECTION

Please make the following correction in your yearbook:

Che ‘Rie Baker should be Che ‘Rie Barker

If anyone else has a correction, please call Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 or email her at laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com

DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATION

During our October meeting we voted to make $100 donations to the following student organizations:

Aggie Access

Aggie Band

Aggie EMTs

Aggie Muster

Alternative Spring Break

Assist

Big Event

Carpool

Corp Chaplain

NAM

SINGING CADETS

The San Angelo A&M University Mothers’ Club are proud to have the opportunity for the San Angelo area to hear the world acclaimed Texas A&M University Singing Cadets on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of San Angelo.  This concert is free and open to the general public.  Please mark your calendars now and make plans to attend.

We are still needing a few more homes as Host Families for the Singing Cadets. If you can host two or more of these Aggies on Thursday night after the concert, please contact Suzy Mears at 944-9146 or email her for more information at suzy@mohairusa.com

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

On the night of the Singing Cadets concert, San Angelo Aggie Moms' will present  a PowerPoint presentation before the event as people are coming in. We would like to use our Aggies in this presentation.  What we need from you is photos of your Aggies!  Here are the guidelines we would like everyone to use when selecting and sending photos: 

• No more than 2-3 photos of your Aggie on campus or at an Aggie event (depending on how many we get,  will be the deciding factor on how many we use)
• Include their name and year  (Joe Smith '05)
• Hometown (San Angelo, Eldorado, Sonora, etc.)
• Parent's Name (Bill and Mary Smith)
• Graphics can be emailed to:

Lanee Warrick at laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com

• Photos can be mailed to Lanee at:

                Lanee Warrick

                Box 174

                Water Valley, TX 76958

• If mailing photos, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope (photos will be immediately scanned in and returned to you)
• Write names on back of photos
• All photos or graphics must be received by Thursday, December 1

DISTRICT FEDERATION MEETING

This year’s District Federation Meeting will be held in Abilene on Saturday, January 21. More information will be available in the December newsletter. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend. We will be putting a carpool together for the trip to Abilene.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRAFT TIME

A craft time will be held on Sunday, November 13 in the home of Shelley Gregg (3225 Woodland Circle)  at 2 p.m. until ??? We will be working on craft projects to take to Winter Boutique in College Station on December 1-2. If you need more information, please contact Shelley at 374-4640.

A second craft time will be held on Sunday, November 20 at the same time.

AGGIE MOM BRAGS

If any of you have Aggie Mom Brags, please call Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 and leave a message or you can email her at:  laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com

Will Fortin ’07 (Aggie Mom, Theresa Fortin) recently ordered his Senior Boots!

Desiree Austin ‘04 (Aggie Mom, Jet McGarvey) is graduating from  Air Force basic training on Friday, November 4 and is currently stationed at Fort Mead, Maryland.

Jess Stinnett ’06 (Aggie Mom, Jean Stinnett) received his Aggie ring in September the same week he turned 21.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Memorial contributions to our scholarship fund have been received honoring the memory of:

Mrs. R. C. Leffel, mother of former San Angelo Aggie Mom president, Jane Wardlaw  

Mrs. Rebecca Schriever, former San Angelo Aggie Mom President.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences are extended to the following:

Aggie Mom Toni Sudduth and family on the death of her father, Bill W Hargis

Aggie Mom Jane Wardlaw and family on the death of her mother, Mrs. R. C. Leffel

Aggie Mom Pat Talley and family on the death of her husband Edgar Talley

COOKBOOKS 

Cookbooks are still available for $20 each. The cookbooks will be available at the monthly club meetings, or you may pick one up at Talley Press at 21 E. Harris Avenue.  You can also contact Shelley Gregg at 374-4640 and she will be glad to reserve a cookbook for you. 

NEW AGGIE MOM COOKBOOK

Over the next year San Angelo Aggie Moms will be putting together a new cookbook with the delivery date scheduled for January 2007. This will give us plenty of time to get the recipes typed in, proofread, and submitted to the publisher. We will have time to proof again once the book is delivered before taking it to Boutique in April of 2007. The main theme for this cookbook will be occasions and we will also feature favorite family menus. We have narrowed down our categories to the following:

• Fall Feasts and Festivals – pretty much self explanatory
• Girls Night Out – Bunko, Bridge, Aggie Mom Sleepovers, Meetings, etc.
• When They All Come Home – Holidays, Family Reunions, Celebrations such as Christenings, Graduation, Birthdays, etc.
• Showers and Brunches – Weddings, Showers, Brunches, Coffees, and Teas
• Tailgating and Bowl Parties – pretty much self explanatory

If anyone would like to submit an entire  menu for one of the dividers listed above, we will be charging $25 per menu submitted. You can put as many recipes as you would like at no charge. For more information on this, please contact Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com or Debbie Lisoski at 469-3935 dlisoski@saisd.org.

 We have enclosed a form to be used to submit your recipes or to bring them to the next few meetings.  We would like to have these in by the November meeting.  Please feel free to make copies of the form for additional recipes.

We would like to have current members send in their recipes by December 1.

NEW AGGIE MOM COOKBOOK COVER

Benjamin Knox has generously agreed to do the cover for the next cookbook. He would like to have a commitment from someone in the club or the community to purchase the piece ($2,000 -$4,000) and he will expedite it.  If not, he will do it at no charge and sell it from his gallery in College Station.  If anyone is interested or knows of anyone interested in purchasing this original piece of artwork, please contact Nevie Lacy( 651-4532 nevnews@aol.com) or Lanee Warrick (484-3005 laneewarrick@aggientwork.com)

DECEMBER 2005 GRADUATES

If you have an Aggie graduating in December, please call or email Nevie Lacy (651‑4532 nevnews@aol.com).  Please be sure to include your Aggie’s name and class year (which is not necessarily the year they graduated!)

PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION

Upcoming Academic & Activity Calendar Dates to be Aware Of

Saturday, November 12     A&M @ Oklahoma

November 17 – December 6     Spring 2006 Registration

Friday, November 18     Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day

Tuesday, November 22     Class of 2006 Elephant Walk

Tuesday, November 22     Class of 2007 Junior E-Walk

Thursday, November 24     t.u. Yell Practice

Thursday & Friday, November 24-25     Thanksgiving Holidays

Friday, November 25     A&M vs. t.u.

Tuesday, December 6            Last day of fall classes

Friday, Mon – Wed, December 9, 12-14            Fall Semester Exams

Friday & Saturday, December 16-17            Commencement and Commissioning

Thursday & Friday, December 1-2            MSC Hospitality: Holiday Craft Fair

STUDENT MEDIATION AND LEGAL SERVICES

Conflict is a part of life, and learning how to deal effectively with conflict is a life skill that we encourage. The Department of Student Life provides many resources for your student through our Student Conflict Resolution Services Office (SCRS). SCRS offers many tools for students to resolve conflicts or legal issues they may face such as roommate or landlord disputes, consumer protection, auto accidents, criminal charges, and other legal concerns.  SCRS has a licensed attorney available to provide legal information and advice to students, and all services provided by SCRS are included in student service fees.  Find out more about Student Mediation Services at

http://studentlife.tamu.edu/scrs/sms/

and Student Legal Services at

http://studentlife.tamu.edu/scrs/sls/

STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICE 

Is your student struggling with homesickness?  Worried about finals?  Stressed over relationships or finances?  The Student Counseling Service provides a myriad of resources to enhance your student's college experience and to help in times of stress.  They are prepared to assist in times of crisis or emergency; with outreach and counseling; and have various academic and Career Services.  There are even "Tips for Parents". Many resources are available on line at:

http://www.scs.tamu.edu/selfhelp/elibrary/parentips.asp

RESIDENCE LIFE 

Those of you with students living in our residence halls might have questions from time to time regarding rules, schedules or other issues.  Here are two links to Residence Life websites that provide useful information:

http://reslife.tamu.edu/contacts.htm

http://reslife.tamu.edu/publications/livingoncampus/default.asp

SPRING REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Pre-registration for the Spring semester begins Nov 17, 2005 and continues through December 6th. Pre-registration start dates and times will be e-mailed to your student's Neo e-mail account <https://neo.tamu.edu/> .

Registration for classes can be done using the Web interface. NOTE: Students will be denied access if they try to access the Web registration system before their assigned start date/time.

For more information, visit the website:  http://register.tamu.edu/

VISITING COLLEGE STATION

Over the next year we would like to include in each newsletter interesting and fun things to do in the College Station, Bryan, or nearby areas.  These could include touristy spots, great restaurants or shopping ideas.  We will also be including helpful hints to be passed along to our Aggies that would include names for physicians, dentists, optometrist, car repair, etc. If you have any suggestions, please contact Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 or email her at

laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com.

This month we have restaurants that have come recommended by parents and students

Cafe Eccell

http://www.restaurant.com/microsite.asp?rid=218397

101 Church Ave             979-846-7908

Chipotle

http://www.chipotle.com/

815 West University            979-260-2282

College Station Seafood - Behind Taco Cabana on Texas across from the campus

Doe’s Eat Place

200 S. Main Street, Bryan            979-823-3637

Double Dave's Pizza

http://www.doubledaves.com/home.html

919 Harvey Road     979-764-DAVE

2002 E. 29^th St Ste 101 979-822-DAVE

Rock Prairie Road     979-696-DAVE

Freebird's

http://freebirds.com/

Mi Cocina

326 George Bush Dr            979-695-6666

12675 FM 2541              979-695-7000

Taco Cabana -  is a great place for breakfast if you don't want to wait in line at IHOP

701 Texas Ave S          979-693-1904

Texas Roadhouse - similar to Logan’s

 http://texasroadhouse.com/newsites/index.php?rid=22

1601 University Drive     979-268-0558

T'Jins Chinese Restaurant

3515 Longmire Dr # A   979-696-3666

Vintage House at Messinahof – Pricey but a really nice place for something special

http://messinahof.com/

Reservations recommended

4545 Old Reliance Rd.            979-778-9463 Ext 31

Wings-N-More

http://www.wingsnmore.com/locations.htm

1511 University Dr         979-691-2100

FOOTBALL TICKET CORNER

Several people are looking for football tickets and hotel rooms for all games.  If you have tickets or rooms that you do not need, please contact Nevie Lacy (651-4532 nevnews@aol.com.)  She will try to match up tickets and people!

AGGIE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 12 A&M @ Oklahoma* (ABC) 11 a.m.

Friday, November 25 A&M vs t.u.* (ABC) 11 a.m.

*Denotes Conference Game

GAME DAY SHUTTLE

Cost:  FREE!

Hours of Operation:  Beginning 3 hours prior to kick-off and for 2 hours after game ends

Shuttle Stop:  Post Oak Mall-parking lot between JC Penney & Dillard's south and Texas A&M University - Lewis Street

2005 - 2006 DATES TO REMEMBER

Remember to Mark Your Calendar

Officer Board Meetings

all at 6 p.m. @ Sierra Vista Methodist Church

Monday, December 5

Monday, January 2

Monday, February 6

Monday, March 6

Monday, April 3

Monday, May 1

Membership Meetings

all at 6:30 PM @ Trinity Lutheran Church

Thursday, November 17 (Good Bags - Trinity Lutheran)

Thursday, December 8 (Judy Turner - Christmas at the Ranch)

Thursday, January 19 (in Sonora)

Thursday, February 16 (TBA)

Thursday, March 23 (Goody Bags - Trinity Lutheran

Thursday, April 20 (TBA)

Thursday, May 18 (TBA)

Additional Dates of Interest

January 12

Singing Cadets Concert @ First Baptist Church in San Angelo

January 16

Martin Luther King Day – Holiday – No Classes

January 17

First day of spring semester classes.

January 21

District Federation Meeting in Abilene

March 13 - 17 (Monday - Friday)

Spring Break.

April 7 - 8

Spring Federation Meetings & Parents Weekend* at Reed Arena

April 21

Muster

May 5, 8 - 10

Spring semester final examinations for all students

May 12 - 13

Commencement, Commissioning, and Final Review.

* The San Angelo A&M Mother’s Club has a sales booth at these functions to raise money for scholarships.

A Big Thanks!

A big thanks goes to Christopher Hunter (son of Aggie Mom, Chris Hunter) for the upkeep of the San Angelo Aggie Moms website.  We sincerely appreciate all of your help!

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