July 2025 Newsletter

LAREDO A&M MOTHERS’ CLUB MONTHLY

newsletter! Yes, we want to share with you and others a recap of last month’s activities.

Howdy Party & Membership Drive:

In June, we hosted our annual Howdy Party and membership drive, welcoming incoming Aggie Moms and their freshmen The evening included introductions of our new board members and recognition of our Ring of Honor Moms. Former Aggie Daniel Serna delivered an inspiring message to the students, encouraging them to embrace their time in Aggieland We celebrated this year ’ s scholarship recipients, including the J J Sanchez Scholarship Memorial honoree, and recognized recent graduates and new Aggie Ring recipients

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Drive:

We held two membership drives at the McDonald’s on Jacaman Rd. It was a great chance for new Aggie Moms who missed the Howdy Party to stop by, say howdy, and sign up! At our last drive, our awesome Ring of Honor Moms also hosted a Food Pantry Drive for the Texas A&M Campus Pantry Thanks to your kindness, we filled two boxes with non-perishable food and received generous cash donations Huge thanks to all our amazing Aggie Moms who helped make it a success!

Enjoy this month’s newsletter!

Club Highlights

Howdy Party

This year, the Laredo A& Club proudly awarded 17 to local students wh attending Texas A&M Un fall Each applicant s heartfelt essay sharing w their chosen field of study A&M will help them a goals, and the impact the degree will have on their community At our Howdy Party, scholarships were awarded to five current st d t and three incoming fre making the celebration eve special In addition, 10 Assistance and 12 Ring Crest a

this event a success!

We’re here to offer you support, connection, and opportunities to grow. encourage you to get involved, share ideas, and enjoy everything our club has to offer.

Please reach out anytime — we’re stronger together, and your voice matters.

Welcome aboard and Gig ’em!

Yes! We have several events throughout the year but our biggest fundraiser is our 9th Annual Golf Tournament. Feb. 28, 2026. Without your help it would not be possible. We are better together!

We are kindly asking new and existing members to please fill out our member google form. Membership renewal annual dues are $20 new and existing members and $5 Ring of Honor Moms. http://cash.app/$aggiemomslaredo

To place an order for your shirt today scan link. Cost $30-$35

Community News

Supporting the Aggie Pantry* College life can be tough, and sometimes our Texas A&M students face unexpected hardships. Thankfully, the university offers the Aggie Campus Pantry a resource where students can access meals and basic necessities like toiletries When the Pantry reached out to Aggie Moms Clubs for help, our generous Laredo Aggie Moms stepped up! We donated both non-perishable food items and monetary contributions to support students in need Thank you to everyone who gave so selflessly your kindness makes a difference!

Ring & Crest Assi

Ring Assistance is awarded to the son or daughter of a Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club member who is in good standing with membership dues, active participation in meetings and events.

Ring Crest is awarded to the Aggie graduate, son or daughter, of a Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club member who is in good standing with membership dues, active participation in meetings and events

Board Retreat Kick-Off*

Our Laredo Aggie Mom Board Members recently attended their very first board retreat and it was a great success! The team worked hard to plan the upcoming year, setting the calendar, choosing meeting themes, and brainstorming fun events for all members to enjoy

A heartfelt thank you to the Kirkpatrick Family for generously hosting us and making us feel so welcome Here's to an exciting and successful year for our club!

Community News

Helpful links

Parent & Family Resource

https://tx.ag/familyportal

Aggieland’s Week of Welcome: owdy Week Howdy Week: August 20-26, 2025

Activities Page ://howdyweek.tamu.edu/featuredevents/?fs=e&s=cl

How Aggies rate their professors https://www ratemyprofessors com/

Don’t want to walk around campus alone at night?

Here is a link to share with your Aggie. The Corps of Cadets offers an escort service on campus for safety and security. Have your Aggie save this number on their phone:

Corps of Cadets Guard Room (979) 845-6789

https://www tamu edu/emergency/procedures/safetySupport html

Learn about Code Maroon Mobile app https://youtu.be/Klsx-sgo3L0

Utilize Student Services!

From help in classes, writing papers, or just needing someone to talk to - it is all there! https://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/services/

How Aggies get involved outside the classroom and make new friends: find a club or organization https://studentactivities tamu edu/

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FAMILY WEEKEND DATES

Mark your Calendars! Family Weekend at Aggieland is all about celebrating our Aggies and the families who support them The Spirit of Aggieland comes alive across campus, making it the perfect time for your Aggie to share their college experience with you Gig’em, hotels fill up fast!

Enjoy the excitement of tailgating, cheer on students receiving their hard-earned Aggie Gold, and witness traditions like the Corps of Cadets Unit Awards and Ross Volunteer Demonstration. And don’t forget to stop by the Aggie Mom Boutique for unique finds and gifts!

It’s a weekend full of memories, tradition, and true Aggie spirit you won’t want to miss it!

Thankyou forchoosingto beamember!

For any questions and/or concerns please email laredopresident@aggiemoms.org or laredoreporter@aggiemoms.org

Feel free to share with us information that you think might help our Aggie moms and their families. Thanks and Gig’em!

Thank you Casa Blanca Golf Course for hosting our First Membership Meeting See you soon! Monday, September 15 6PM th asa Blanca Back Rd redo, TX 78041

Our current facebook Laredo-Texas A&M Mothers’ Club Private Facebook Group

Howdy! Our WhatsApp group is for members only. If you are not included please text Brisa (956) 693-1814

Mares-Rubio ’98 President, Laredo A&M Mothers’ Club Email: laredopresident@aggiemoms.org

Tel: 956-763-9283

Club Address: P.O. Box 450682 Laredo, TX 78045