Alamo Aggie | May/June 2023

$70,000 RAISED COACH’S NIGHT RECAP

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HOWDY

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Howdy Ags!

Summer has officially arrived, and it has been great having students and interns join us for Monday Lunch and Howdy Hour meetings here at Aggie Park. Our Membership Committee is encouraging active students to become members of the San Antonio A&M Club by providing them with deeply discounted memberships fees, like $0.00. Whoop! If you know a student currently enrolled at the College Station or Galveston campus, please encourage them to become members of the finest Club in the Aggie network.

In May, the San Antonio A&M Club hosted Coach’s Night at Aggie Park for the first time in many years. It was great to be at home for this event and to be able to highlight the exceptionality of the San Antonio A&M Club within The Association of Former Students. Coach Fisher spoke to a sold-out crowd and did not disappoint with his comments of what to expect from our team as the Aggies kickoff the season on September

2. Special thanks to Event Co-Chairs Lane Mitchell and David Gay and their team of volunteers for hosting a spectacular event for Coach Fisher and his staff.

Scholarship Committee Chair, Joe Rodriguez, has been hard at work to acquaint our Class of 2027 scholarship

recipients with our Club. The students were present to introduce themselves at Coach’s Night as well as at the Scholarship Luncheon on June 5. The Scholarship Committee does a remarkable job of selecting individuals to receive these scholarships and represent our Club. Even Coach Fisher commented on what an impressive group of students we are supporting with our scholarship funds. Many thanks to our Scholarship Committee for their commitment to selecting such superior students. They clearly represent the Aggie core value of excellence well before attending their first day of class.

Looking forward, we will be hosting the Family BBQ at Aggie Park on August 5. This is the third of four major scholarship fundraising events hosted by your San Antonio A&M Club. The final fundraising event for the year is the 12th Man Reload Shootout on September 15 at the San Antonio Gun Club. Volunteers are needed for both, and signups can be found on www.AggiePark. com under the individual event page or under the “Get Involved” tab on our website. Look and see if there’s an event you might be interested in supporting with your time.

Thanks & Gig ’em,

Becki Holmes ’82 President

Board of Directors 2023

PRESIDENT

Becki Holmes ‘82 president@aggiepark.com

VICE

PRESIDENT

Don Preecs ‘83 vicepresident@aggiepark.com

TREASURER

Lane Mitchell ‘79 treasurer@aggiepark.com

SECRETARY

Paula Schnettler ‘82 secretary@aggiepark.com

DIRECTORS

Chris Clements ‘79

David Gay ‘86

Whitney Schrader ‘08

Sandra Hoggard ‘87

Sybil Howell ‘82

Paige Petersen ‘15

Mitchell Byrum ‘17

Don Meyer ‘78

Austin Teske ‘18

YOUNG AGGIES

COORDINATOR

Nicholas Simpson ‘19 youngaggies@aggiepark.com

Aggie Park

AGGIE FAMILY AGGIE FAMILY FFUNDRAISER UNDRAISER BB Q

New this year: Get ready for a rocking Cornhole Tournament and relive your college glory days with domino battles! Dinner at 5 PM, free hotdogs for kids 8 and under, $15 for Members, $20 for Non-Members. Tickets at www.AggiePark.com.

COACH’S NIGHT

RAISES $70,000 FOR A&M SCHOLARSHIPS

Our 2023 Coach’s Night was held on May 9 at the newly remodeled Aggie Park. The banquet was inside the building with silent auction, vendor tables and the VIP areas under our outside patio and under tents that were set up especially for the event. It was a drippy, rainy day that kept the early May temperatures in the low 70’s making the outside areas quite comfortable under the shelter of the patio and tents.

Doors opened at 5:30 p.m. for the silent auction, vendor tables and VIP areas. Coach Fisher arrived and spent the early part of the event signing memorabilia and making recruiting calls to potential and future players. Once his calls were completed, Coach moved to the VIP area and spent

time visiting and getting pictures with the enthusiastic and patient crowd. Attendees also enjoyed visiting with the Aggie Yell Leaders and meeting with Reveille’s handlers. Miss Rev was as photogenic as ever and many photos were taken.

After the invocation and Star-Spangled Banner, a catered dinner of Tex-Mex enchiladas beans and rice was served. The program began with the thanking of sponsors and remarks from this year’s club president, Becki Holmes ‘82. After remarks, Becki introduced Marty Holmes ’87 (no relation) with an update from the Association of Former Students. Marty endeared himself to the local crowd by uncovering the “Original Aggie Park” t-shirt he was wearing under his sport shirt.

Marty was followed by an update from Justin Morgan from The 12th Man Foundation. Coach’s Night Co-Chair David Gay ’86 then introduced auctioneer Josh Garcia who did an excellent job with our live auction.

After the live auction, the introduction of our latest scholarship recipients was headed by Scholarship Chairman Joe

Rodriguez ’02. The 8 incoming freshman students each gave a short synopsis of where they attended high school, what their expected major was and if they were joining the Corps.

Coach’s Night Co-Chair Lane Mitchell ’79 then introduced Head Coach Jimbo Fisher. Jimbo began his talk by expressing his support for moving to a 9-game conference schedule. He went on to talk about the positives the team has going into the next season and the realities of how coaching has changed in the transfer portal era. Jimbo ended his time at the microphone with detailed descriptions of many of the individual players and what can be expected of them this fall.

Coach’s Night at the Original Aggie Park was a pleasant and informative evening and a solid fund raiser (~$70,000!) for San Antonio’s A&M scholarship program. Lane and David sincerely thank all the volunteers that helped to make our event a success!

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

The San Antonio A&M Club and Foundation showcased their impactful work by hosting a scholarship luncheon on June 5. Graced by your generous support, the event served as a platform to celebrate the scholarships granted to deserving students at Texas A&M University. A captivated audience had the privilege of hearing directly from some of the Foundation’s esteemed recipients. These bright individuals passionately shared updates on their degree progress and their significant involvement in various facets of university life. The luncheon created an atmosphere of gratitude, camaraderie, and inspiration, exemplifying the power of collective support in shaping the future of promising young minds. Your presence at this special gathering was truly appreciated, as it reaffirmed the commitment to educational excellence.

Gig ’em,

Joe Rodriguez ’02

Scholarship Chairman

Class of 2027

Abigail Hernandez

Josie Johnson

Thomas Porter

Andres Sanchez

Emma Segura

Class of 2026

Malachi Drew

Samuel Griffith

Kaeyen Jeppson

Rachel Rosser

Michael Yoon

Class of 2025

Jonathan Bitter

Kennedy Engle

Class of 2024

Brandon Groff

Jonathan Kutsch

AGGIE MOMS’ CLUB

Howdy, Aggies!

The San Antonio Aggie Moms’ Club kicked off its 2023-2024 fiscal year on June 1, and I am honored to serve as club president for another year! Thanks to many talented Aggie moms, we wrapped up a successful year at the end of May and are anticipating another great year ahead. Even though my Aggie daughters have already graduated, I am excited to continue being involved and encouraging other parents as they support their students.

We take a break from our general meetings in June and July, but many of our board members continue working right on through the summer. On July 22, we’ll host our big event of the summer, Howdy Social, where we will welcome incoming freshmen (Class of 2027!) and transfer students. Many of our board members and committee chairs have been planning a nice Aggie welcome for these students. In addition to having the Galveston A&M Yell Leaders as our special guests, we’ll also feature representatives from the Corps of Cadets, Spartan Tutoring, University Police, Taylor’s Place, the Student Recreation Center, the Counseling Center, the Big Event, and several other campus organizations. As always, we’ll have fun giving out quite a number of door prizes and a couple of scholarships as well. If you know any incoming freshmen or transfer students, send them our way so we can share more details, including how to RSVP.

On Sunday, August 13, we will host our Corps of Cadets Social for the parents of new cadets. That event will take place at the Cody Library,

11441 Vance Jackson, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for parents of cadets to meet one another and learn more about the Corps of Cadets and what to expect for the upcoming school year.

For those interested in joining the San Antonio Aggie Moms’ Club, our meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month (except for January, June, and July) at 6:30 p.m. at Aggie Park. We have a simple meal, a guest speaker or other program, and drawings for door prizes and a $250 scholarship. It’s a great place to build friendships, learn more about Texas A&M in general, learn details that can benefit our students, and raise funds for scholarships. For more information, please send inquiries to sanantoniomoms@aggienetwork. com or to my email address below.

Gig ’em, Virginia McCleskey ’88 President, 2023-2024 samomspresident@aggienetwork.com

AGGIE WOMEN’S CLUB

Howdy!

Happy “Hot” Summer Ags! May was filled with two amazing events worth sharing. Our May luncheon was held at Albi’s Vite Italian Restaurant in Leon Springs at which time we installed our new slate of Officers for the 2023-2024 calendar year. Pictured below are those in attendance: Carolyn McDuff, Judy Hardy, Adrienne King, Vivian Coleman, Donna Hill, Debbie Castro & Kathleen Graham.

Our second event was held at Rebecca Creek Distillery. Several members along with family and friends attended a fabulous tour and tasting. It was a nice experience and great opportunity to mingle afterwards and enjoy the evening.

During the summer, we take a break from our monthly luncheons, but we continue working & planning for activities for the next calendar year. Our pie committee supports the San Antonio A&M Club year-round during Monday Lunch by serving slices of pies with a smile. Our spring fundraiser “Bags, Bling & Bingo” is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Aggie Park so mark your calendars. We are actively working on the event and will share more details as things progress. Look for details & activities concerning our organization, when you follow us on San Antonio Aggie Women’s Club | Facebook or at www.AggiePark.com.

For questions about our club or club membership, please contact Donna Hill at dchill1025@att.net or at 210-241-6719.

Gig ’em, Debbie Castro ’88 President, 2023-2024

YOUNG AGGIES

OF SAN ANTONIO

The month of July is a busy one! On July 22, the Young Aggies are hosting our ever-popular annual GuadaWhoop River Float! We will be meeting at Whitewater Sports at 10:15 a.m. in order to maximize float time. This month we are also having our July happy hour on July 20. The July happy hour will be at Alamo Beer Hall, conveniently located in central San Antonio at 202 Lamar St. Alamo Beer Hall is a beautiful, fun venue and has several local and major beers and ciders and they also have wine for our non-beer drinkers. They also have multiple craft brews from Alamo Brewery to choose from (Buy Local!) and delicious food to accompany the drinks. The July happy hour will start at 6:00 p.m.

Don’t miss out on our awesome Young Aggie events in July! Be on the lookout for events in August, as we are planning on having both a happy hour and a networking/game night at Port San Antonio.

Gig ’em, Nicholas Simpson ’18 Young Aggies Coordinator

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Aggie ParkEvent Center

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

The Director of Development and Operations will be the lead staff position for the San Antonio A&M Club and Foundation. Primary duties will be to focus on club strategic development, membership growth, and the value of membership in the SAAMC. In addition, the Director of Development and Operations will be tasked to recommend improvements and enhancements to Aggie Park. The position will also oversee the operational functions of the club/foundation and staff requirements needed to conduct club and foundation business.

1. Primary point of contact for the Association of Former Students, the Twelfth Man Foundation, Texas A&M University Foundation, and any other TAMU affiliated groups.

2. Assist Board of Director (BOD) in developing and implementing a strategic planning process that can be conducted annually.

3. Follow and enforce Aggie Park Policies and Procedures Ops manual approved by the BOD.

4. Conduct an annual BOD workshop to review the operational policies of the club, foundation, and committees and educate new BOD members on duties and responsibilities.

5. Light bookkeeping duties such as processing a receipt will be required. Other bookkeeping tasks may be required for monthly delivery of club/foundation/park activity (bills incurred, etc.) to third-party vendors.

6. Prepare an annual outreach campaign to encourage additional membership to the SAAMC and prepare value statement of member benefits.

7. Personally acknowledge dues and donations to the club and foundation in a timely manner.

8. Attend BOD and Executive Committee meetings. Attend committee meetings as needed.

9. Maintain open communications with BOD and committee members.

10. Oversee fundraising activities and committees.

11. Oversee facilities committee.

12. Provide quarterly communication with members to let them know what is happening with the club and foundation.

13. Secure sponsorships, donations, and silent/live auctions items for events.

EVENT COORDINATOR

The Event Coordinator will assist customers to plan and execute events as well as assist to maintain the facilities of Aggie Park. The person that fills this role shall provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.

1. Work with customers, event staff, and porters to book rental events at Aggie Park and oversee the success of the events.

2. Provide information and site visit tours for parties interested in renting Aggie Park.

3. Create and revise table and chair layouts for each event using provided planning software.

4. Work with the janitorial crew to ensure the facility is clean, organized, and prepared accordingly for events.

5. Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.

6. Coordinate and set up weekly San Antonio A&M Club “Monday Lunch” event.

7. Assist San Antonio A&M Club and Foundation committees with event services.

8. Provide monthly report to Executive Director concerning facility rental activity and facility operations.

9. Light bookkeeping duties such as invoicing customers and making bank deposits.

10. Coordinate bus transportation to College Station for Texas A&M home football games.

11. Take inventory of Aggie Park equipment prior to rental client departure.

12. Lock the facility at conclusion of event .

EVENT PORTER

Several openings are available for the position of part-time Event Porter to provide facility services for after-hours Aggie Park Event Center rental clients. Responsibilities include:

1. Open the facility and ensure proper setup for rental client per approved layout.

2. Provide supervision and support to rental client during event.

3. Ensure supplies are adequately stocked throughout event.

4. Serve as point of contact for event security.

5. Provide audiovisual system support.

6. Take inventory of Aggie Park equipment prior to rental client departure.

7. Lock the facility at conclusion of event.

For more information and to apply, please email us at executivedirector@aggiepark.com.