January 2015
Volume 93 Issue 7
Dallas County Texas A&M University
Mothers’ Club Newsletter
Editor: Karen Hunter
DCAM Est. 1922
Singing Cadets Concert
In this Issue:
Singing Cadets Concert
January Meeting
Raffle Help Needed
District Meeting
Federation Meeting
Sponsorship
Housing & Meals
Chili Cook-off
Book Club
Howdy Basket Winner
Pg
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, January 10:
District 1 & 2 Meetings
@ Texas A&M Law School
8:30 AM
Thursday, January 15:
Gen Mtg & Chili Cook-off
@ AgriLife Center
7:00 PM
The Dallas County Aggie Moms’ Club is so
excited that the Singing Cadets are coming
back to Dallas! Last year, they performed a
mini-concert at our Boots n’ Whoops Gala, and
the group’s Director, David Kipp, expressed an
interest in performing in a different type of
venue. On February 20th, the Singing Cadets
will make their debut in the Dallas Arts District
at the Dallas City Performance Hall (2520 Flora
Street, Dallas 75201). The doors will open at
6:00 PM for Raffles and VIP Reception, and the
concert will begin at 7:30 PM.
The Singing Cadets are known as the “Voice of
Aggieland” and are in their 110th touring
season. They perform each year for more
people than any other collegiate choral group
in the United States with a variety of music
ranging from patriotic, Broadway, school songs,
Tuesday, January 20:
First Day of Classes
@ Texas A&M University
Wednesday, January 28:
Book Club
@ La Madeleine
7:00 PM
Looking Ahead:
Thursday, February 19:
Gen Mtg
@ AgriLife Center
7:00 PM
February 20, 2015:
Singing Cadets Concert
@ Dallas City Performance Hall
7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00)
Wednesday, February 25:
Book Club
@ TBD
Page 1 of 2
Tickets are on sale now and range from $25 - $50.
Groups of 10 or more can get a 10% discount;
register your group or family name, and DCAM will
include your group name on the concert program.
Proceeds will benefit A&M Student Scholarships
and Student Organizations.
To Purchase Tickets: www.ticketdfw.com/whatson/2015/singing-cadets; groups of 10 or more:
click on the "Bring Nine Friends and Save" link.
Make it an evening in Downtown Dallas – go to
www.thedallasartsdistrict.org/visit/dining to find
out about restaurants in the area. The tickets
would make great Valentine’s gifts!
January Meeting – Ross Volunteers
Mark Nichols
Squadron "Heaven's" Eleven
Executive Officer 2015
January 23 & 24:
Federation Meeting
@ Texas A&M University
sacred, and comic selections. To learn more
about the Singing Cadets, go to their website:
http://singingcadets.tamu.edu.
Mark Nichols was born and raised in a small town
south of Amarillo called Canyon, Texas. From
there is where he received many personality
traits from living in a small town environment
but similar to a “big” city feeling. After
graduating from Canyon High School in May 2011,
Mark went to Texas A&M University originally as
an Aerospace Engineering major. He also joined
the Corps of Cadets in Squadron “Falcon”
Sixteen and became a member of the Fightin’
Texas Aggie Class of 2015. After his first
semester at A&M, he realized his passion was
more for interacting with people and caring for
their needs rather than punching a calculator
and memorizing complex formulas. With that in
mind, Nichols decided to change majors to
Industrial Distribution where he would still
receive a technical degree but with focuses in
business, sales, and supply chain or branch
management. Upon graduation in May 2015, He will
receive a minor in Business Administration and a
Certificate of Leadership through the Corps of
Cadets. Mark will enter the work force in the DFW
metro for Sunbelt Industrial Trucks as Customer
Service and Support Representative where he is
currently employed as their Social Media
Coordinator.
Nichols transferred this past Fall to the newly
reinstated Squadron “Heaven’s” Eleven where he is
serving as the Executive and Chief Financial Officer
for the outfit. After joining the Industrial
Distribution program, Mark started to experience
joy in his academics and also found the topics much
more interesting and appealing than his previous
major. He has been honored by the Dwight Look
College of Engineering as a Distinguished Student
Scholar. But on a personal level, Mark enjoys being
outdoors whether it is hunting, fishing, playing
golf, or going for a run. He enjoys running,
swimming and biking so naturally he possesses a
love for participating in triathlons. Above all else
he cherishes spending times with family, friends
and his 15 year old golden retriever “puppy.”
Raffle Items & Volunteers Needed
Howdy and Happy New Year!
and setup before the Concert.
We are still looking for volunteers to help with
several events associated with the Singing
Cadets Concert. We will have Raffles prior to
the concert, and we need volunteers to solicit
items, pick them up and help with presentation
I also want to thank everyone for coming to our
Rockfish Dinner/Ornament Exchange and Rally
House Shopping Fundraising events.
-- Tommie Kenas, Fundraising Chair
Dallas County Texas A&M University
Mothers’ Club Newsletter
DCAM Board Members
2014-2015
President -- Kathy Jagielski
presidentdcam14@gmail.com
VP at Large –Cindy Waldrop
dcamvpatlarge@gmail.com
Membership -- Janice Patterson
dcammembership@gmail.com
Directory – Robyn Cox
dcamdirectory@gmail.com
Fundraising -- Tommie Kenas
dcamfinance@gmail.com
District 1 & 2 Meeting
The Annual Meeting for Districts 1 & 2 will
hosted by the Fort Worth/Tarrant County Aggie
Moms’ Club on Saturday, January 10th (8:30
AM – 12:30 PM) at the Texas A&M Law School.
There will be a cost of $10. We will be able to
tour the Law School afterwards. Hurry – you
must RSVP to the meeting by January 5th.
Click here for more details.
The District Meetings are open to all DCAM
members. If you plan to attend and want to
carpool or have lunch with other DCAM
members, please contact Stephanie at
dcamdistrictrep@gmail.com.
Winter Federation Meeting
The Federation will hold their Winter Meeting
on January 23rd & 24th, and it is open to all
Aggie Moms. The dinner is on Friday at 6:30
PM at Pebble Creek Country Club. The Meeting
is on Saturday in the Memorial Student Center
(Gates Ballroom). Coffee and visiting will begin
at 8:00 AM, and the Meeting will run until
10:30 AM. RSVP for dinner by January 15th; the
cost is $22 (checks payable to ‘Federation of
TAMU Mothers Clubs’; send to Katie Latham 5
Lime Cove, Lucas, TX 75002).
Email Stephanie at dcamdistrictrep@gmail.com
if you plan to attend. For more information, go
to Winter Federation Dinner Invitation.
Publicity -- Karen Hunter
dcampublicity@gmail.com
Hospitality -- Betty Vaughan
dcamhospitality@gmail.com
Howdy Chair – Riza Miller
dcamhowdy@gmail.com
Programs -- Carol Barke
dcamprograms@gmail.com
Boutique – Pam Calder
dcamboutique@gmail.com
Recording Secretary -- Sharon
Keeler
Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you know a business or individual who might
consider becoming an event sponsor? If so,
please let us know. You can access the
Sponsorship Information on our website.
Housing & Meals for Cadets
As hosts of the Singing Cadets for their February
concert, we need to provide housing and meals
for the Singing Cadets while they are in Dallas.
We need to feed and house approximately 65
Singing Cadets. We are looking for families to
host a minimum of two cadets per home. If you
can take more students that's fantastic!
dcamrecsecretary@gmail.com
Corresponding Secretary -Melinda Marusak
dcamcorresec@gmail.com
Treasurer – Cindy Lindsley
dcamtreas@gmail.com
Historian – Lee Ann Erder
dcamhistorian@gmail.com
Parliamentarian – Peggy Nolan
dcamparliamentarian@gmail.com
Federation District Rep –
Stephanie Krog
dcamdistrictrep@gmail.com
Newsletter Editor – Karen Hunter
Sponsors can attend a VIP Reception prior to the
Concert. If you have any questions, contact
Sharon Keeler at dcamrecsecretary@gmail.com or
214-236-0339.
Here's the commitment:
- Provide transportation from the Dallas City
Performance Hall to your home after the
concert on Friday, February 20th
- Provide sleeping accommodations
- Provide breakfast on Saturday morning
- Provide transportation to the bus on Saturday
morning (location TBD)
We will also need to organize a group of
volunteers to provide and make box lunches for
the bus ride back to College Station on Saturday.
If you're interested in volunteering your home,
joining the "Lunch Bunch" or for any questions,
contact Peggy Nolan at 214-616-4851 or
Pnolan1029@gmail.com. Many thanks and Gig 'em!
January Chili Cook-off
Book Club
SaleChili Cook-off
Start planning lidays!
now – our annual
will be held onlidays!
Thursday, Sale
January 15th before
our January General Meeting. Bring your
favorite chili to be judged. If you do not plan
to enter the competition, you can still bring an
item (cornbread, sour cream, cheese, chopped
onions, baked potatoes or dessert).
Join us on Wednesday, January 28th at 7 PM
at La Madeleine at Preston & Forest as we
discuss ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel
Pie Society’ by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie
Barrows. Please RSVP to Janice at
jpsunshine2u@aol.com if you plan to attend.
Contact Betty at dcamhospitality@gmail.com
with the item you can bring or if you have any
questions.
We will also be picking the next book we’ll
discuss for the February meeting on
Wednesday, February 25th. Happy reading!
Howdy Basket Winner
Website:
http://dallasaggiemoms.org/
Facebook:
Dallas County Aggie Moms
Page 2 of 2
Congratulations to Cathy Hefko, the winner of
this year’s Dallas County Aggie Mom Howdy
Basket! Each year, the DCAM Board Members
assemble a basket with great gifts and lots of
Aggie items. To qualify for the drawing,
entrants must have attended three DCAM
events (i.e., Meetings, Howdy Party, Brunch,
etc.) prior to our November General meeting.