Howdy!
You will find I use humor as a connecting point. In our family we say, “we tease because we love”. Depending on which family member you talk with, you might get a grin, a nod or an eye roll as a response.
But my first official communication with you is on a more heartfelt note. Our bylaws say we are to contribute to the welfare and happiness of our Aggies and provide a support unit for those who love them. That’s our focus as a chapter. But what does that mean?
Being an Aggie, I already understand the meaning of being part of that community. I typically say it’s not about the diploma; it’s about the Ring. But the ring is more than an expensive chunk of gold on your finger. It’s the symbol that you belong to a community. It’s the feeling of being part of a family. No matter where you are in the world. It’s being a not so very confident twenty something year old with a fear of public speaking introducing herself to a room of predominately men in order to network. Men you really don’t know. Strangers old enough to be your father…and it’s actually okay. Because they are all Aggies. An Aggie family. My family. A support unit that cares about me just because I’m an Aggie.
The same goes for you even if you didn’t attend A&M yourself. Because once an Aggie Mom, always an Aggie Mom. You are now part of our Aggie family.
A community begins and ends with those who are in it. A community thrives when those members contribute and receive in positive, encouraging ways open to building relationships with those around them.
Being a part of NWHC Aggie Moms is more than just being a member. A name on a list. A body in a seat. At least once a month it should be like coming home to family. The same feeling your Aggie experiences when coming home from Aggieland.
I didn’t start to really have that experience in NWHC until I decided to let myself thrive as an Aggie Mom. If you had asked my MIL, “Busy” would be my middle name. We’ve all been there, right?…jobs, kids in multiple activities, husband, other family members, volunteering…the list goes on. Give, give, give. Another date on the calendar. One more thing to do…for someone else. Because that’s what moms do.
But is your schedule overpowering what you need? You may not even realize how tired you are until you stop moving. It’s okay to say I need something for “me”.
We want the most for our Aggies. How about the most for Aggie Mom (insert your name here!)?
Come sit in a room with other women just…like…you. The same struggles and worries. The same to do lists. But all wanting a little more. A little connection. The knowledge you don’t have to carry it alone.
Block out our meetings on your calendar. Join the board. Join Book Club. Do more than the occasional, because this “to do” becomes so much more. Begin building relationships. Sharing difficulties and joys in life. Support. Connection. Home. Family. Thriving.
I want “NWHC Aggie Moms” to thrive, but more importantly I want YOU to thrive.
How about we thrive together?
Amy Cornell ’93 (Giglets ’22 & ’27)
NWHC Aggie Moms
President 2026-2027
All New Aggie Moms Welcome!
Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2:30pm
13407 Columbia Key Drive
Tomball, Texas 77377
August General Meeting
HOWDY PARTY!
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Houston Distributing Company
7100 High Life Drive
Houston, TX 77066
Registration/Check-in 6:30 pm
Meeting 7:00 pm
Potluck provided!
