February 2021 Newsletter

Collin County

Aggie Moms

Next general meeting scheduled for Feb. 15

Our club's next general meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Mon., Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m.  Login to your CCAM account from our website to register for the Event. You will then receive the Zoom link by email.

Dr. Daniel J. Pugh, Sr., Vice President for Student Affairs, and his wife Denice Williams Pugh will be the guest speakers, so ask your spouse to join us, too!


Pour a glass of your favorite beverage, grab some chocolates, and join us Monday night for a sweet treat!

Click to register

Danny & Denice Pugh

"Dr. Pugh is the senior student affairs officer at Texas A&M University, providing vision and leadership to the Division of Student Affairs. Through his governance, the Division's departments, programs and services work to provide student support and promote a culture of inclusivity, learning and success."

~TAMU.edu

Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY

Federation Aggie Moms Online Auction (2/12 - 2/21)

Monday, Feb. 15 - General membership meeting on Zoom; speakers Dr. Daniel J. Pugh, Sr. Vice-Pres. for Student Affairs, & his wife Denise Williams Pugh

MARCH

Monday, March 15 - General membership meeting; nominations

Monday, March 15 - Scholarship application closes

Saturday, March 27 - the BIG EVENT, 9-11 a.m., Feed My Starving Children, Richardson

APRIL

Online Federation Aggie Moms Boutique (4/9 - 4/23)

Thursday, April 15 - Golf tournament (in the afternoon)

Monday, April 19 - General membership meeting; speaker Aggie Ring Statue Sculpter; elections

MAY

Monday, May 17 (tentative) - Last general membership meeting; all recognition (grads & scholarships); new board installation/introduction

Aggie Angels

Aggie Angels is planning another event for March.

Details coming soon!

Goodie Bags

We will have 75 goodie bags available in April for pick up at a date and location to be determined.

For our new Aggie moms, we offer goodie bags for sale each semester right before finals. Normally, they are available to be picked up at the MSC by your Aggie. Aggie Moms clubs from all over Texas reserve space at the MSC for this fun tradition, but due to COVID, we will have an alternate plan again this spring.

The bags will be $20 each with a limit of four per mom. Keep posted on the contents of our spring bag. Also, if you have suggestions for an item(s) to include this semester, OR if your place of business has something to donate or for us to purchase, please let us know. We love making these bags special for our Aggies, so all feedback is greatly appreciated.

Email us at CCAMGoodieBags@aggienetwork.com.

Thanks and Gig 'Em!

Marla Larimore &

Tracey Koerner

A request from our historian...

CCAM Yearbook Pictures

Be part of the first CCAM Photobook! Please upload a profile picture to our Wild Apricot database so we can include you in the All Members Yearbook Section of our photobook. Officers, please login to your CCAM account, as well, to upload a profile picture for the board section. Also, all members must update your information if you want us to print your Aggie's name(s) and year of graduation below your name. If you are alumni, please fill out that part, too. Follow these steps:

1. Go to our website: collincountymoms.aggienetwork.com

2. Go to the tab: About Us then hit Membership

3. Scroll down to the end of that page and login with your username and password and then click edit your member profile.

4. My Profile page will open. Hit the green button Edit Profile.

5. Scroll down to Member Information. Beside My Picture, click Remove/Change.

Nominating committee to be established

for next year's board

President-elect Kathy Terzis is working to create a nominating committee for next year's board. If you have interest in helping with the nominating committee please contact Kathy at CCAMPresidentElect@AggieNetwork.com.


Boutique still open

for business

Don't forget that our CCAM Boutique is still available online!

Contact Janelle Dugas with questions: CCAMBoutique@aggienetwork.com.

Click to shop our CCAM Online Boutique

Spring golf fundraiser needs sponsors, volunteers

We need everyone's help to make our spring golf tournament, scheduled for April 15 at Hurricane Creek in Anna, a HUGE success! We need sponsors--big sponsors (over $900) and small ones ($100). If you know a business that is Aggie-owned that you frequently go to in Collin County or that you work at, these all my be interested in sponsoring us. We don't know if we don't ask!

Please reach out to fundraising chair Kathy Terzis at CCAMFundraiser@AggieNetwork.com if you can help and/or send her the business names and contacts. She will be happy to reach out and ask. If everyone contacts three individuals or businesses, we will be well on our way to our goal. Click the button below to be directed to our website for more information that you can share.

With YOUR help, we can make this a successful fundraiser for our students.

Thanks and Gig 'Em!

Golf Tournament Info

Scholarship committee needs readers

The scholarship application is now open. The deadline to submit is March 15 by 5 p.m. 

We are looking for a few moms to serve as readers for the scholarship applications. Reading will begin March 16 and be due back by April 2.

If you have an interest, please contact Stephanie Maday, Scholarship Chair, at ccamscholarships@aggienetwork.com.

All CCAM fundraising efforts go directly to fund Aggie student scholarships and student organizations on campus.

Save the Date: BIG Event

Save the date for the BIG EVENT - Saturday, March 27.

What is the BIG EVENT? It is the largest one-day student-run service project in the nation that began in 1982. Each spring, approximately 20,000 Aggie students show their appreciation and say "thank you" to the Bryan/College Station community by completing service projects such as yard work, window washing, painting and more. 

Collin County Aggie Moms is sponsoring our own local BIG EVENT on the same day! Please join us from 9-11 a.m. at the Richardson location of Feed My Starving Children. Volunteering with FMSC is a fun, team-building experience that lets you be a part of the solution to world hunger. Visit www.fmsc.org to learn more about the organization and to sign up to participate! Click Volunteer at the top of the page, scroll down to "Looking for a Specific Group?" and type in our code, GGB4WV

Contact Lori Reuthinger with any questions: lori@reuthinger.net.


Aggie Mom Brag

Charlie Walker, Class of '24, son of mom Karen Walker, was selected for the new TAMU Formula Electric Team. Below is a photo of a brainstorming meeting. They are seeking sponsors.

Rewards Programs

Please check them out and start participating today. Everything adds up. 

Buy the online gift cards for yourself (you can use them every time you go shopping to many of your favorite stores) or for a gift (think birthdays, teachers). 

If you need physical gift cards, it can be arranged.

Please contact Becky Bird with any questions: CCAMRewards@aggienetwork.com.

Click to learn more

SCRIP Gift Cards

We have a SCRIP (gift card) fundraiser that gives you the convenience of ordering gift cards from hundreds of retailers in various denominations and raises money for our scholarship fund.  HEB, Walmart, Best Buy, Starbucks, Chipotle, On the Border, and Chili’s are just a few of the many selections available. Gift cards are perfect for your Aggie students, family members, and for your own use. For more information on SCRIP, click here!

Click to learn more

Aggie Mom University:

Inspire, Learn, Lead

The Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Clubs is proud to announce AGGIE MOM UNIVERSITY!  

Through AMU, our mission is to provide clubs, their officers and members with training that promotes knowledge of the Federation and best practices for clubs, in addition to developing future Aggie Mom leaders.

Classes range from "How the Federation Serves You" to "How Your Aggie Mom Club Benefits You" as well as Best Practices for Scholarships, Treasurers, Club Operations/Development and Tech Tools. There is something for everyone!

Classes are offered several times during the month via Zoom. Check out the calendar at the Federation's website.

Any questions, please let me know.

Suzan York '86

CCAM Federation Representative


Federation Aggie Moms Auction

The Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Clubs is hosting an online Shining Together 2021 auction.

There are over 65 items available for bidding.

The proceeds from this auction will be used to support local clubs in their endeavors to raise money for scholarships and organizational giving and underwrite the costs of the Board as they provide training to member clubs through Aggie Mom University, District meetings, Zoom meetings and outreach programs.

Bidding online begins Feb. 12 and ends at midnight Feb. 21.

Items are not just “Aggie Love” in nature.  There are food and wine baskets, beauty baskets and certificates and coupons for those wanting to visit Bryan, College Station, Austin and Fredericksburg!

Please share the auction information with your friends and family!

Federation Aggie Moms Online Auction

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