2024 AUGUST Networking Lunch

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Before August 8th, a $5 Early Bird discount will be applied to each ticket in your cart.

The Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource and Support Center (VRSC) is the preeminent national leader for student veteran support, proudly providing caring, personalized and continuous support to undergraduate and graduate Aggie Veterans and military-affiliated Aggies. Founded by Col. Gerald "Jerry" L. Smith '82, USMC (Ret.) in 2012, it is the standard by which all other student veteran programs are judged. With Col. Smith's retirement this month, the Support Center is welcoming a new leader. 

This will be Col. Smith's final presentation as VRSC Director, and the new Director's first introduction.   

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Like all Houston Aggie Women events, this Networking Lunch is OPEN TO ALL.  No membership required.

Before August 8th, a $5 Early Bird discount will be applied to each ticket in your cart.

$41 Member Pricing

$46 NON-Member Pricing

Membership Alert: ALL 2023 Memberships have expired.   Click here to purchase your 2024 Membership now and begin taking advantage of Member Pricing immediately.

Membership starts immediately and expires December 31, 2024.

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Recent lunches have sold out and this lunch will be very popular too!

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Summer temperatures have arrived! Remember to stay hydrated with your personalized Houston Aggie Women travel tumbler.  Keeps your cold beverages cold for longer. Or use it to keep your morning beverages hot for longer.  Order online and pick it up at lunch!

Lunch is served family-style - this month's menu includes salad, pasta, grilled chicken with veggies, and don't forget those fabulous desserts! Yum!

Questions? E-mail JClark@melton-melton.com or Houston.Aggie.Women@gmail.com

HOUSTON AGGIE WOMEN is a key resource for Aggie women, friends and family.  We connect the Houston Aggie community through networking, education, and giving back.

Our events are OPEN TO ALL - men and women, Aggies and Non-Aggies - anyone needing a little boost.

Connect with other H-town Aggies for another "can't miss" episode of Houston Aggie Women Networking Luncheons.

Second Tuesday of every month - networking starts at 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us for good food, good conversation, and an interesting speaker - sometimes an Aggie, sometimes not, but always interesting.

Afraid you won't know anyone there?  Bring a friend!

Can't find a friend to bring?  Don't worry!  In a room full of friendly Aggies, you're bound to find a conversation to join. And with our wide range of Class Years, you'll probably find someone with a Class Ring just like yours.

FEATURED SPEAKER:

VRSC Director Col. (Ret.) Gerald “Jerry” L. Smith ’82

Director, Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center (VRSC), Texas A&M University (Since 2012)

Director, Office of Veteran Services (OVS), Texas A&M University System (Since 2018)

Col. Smith served for thirty years as a US Marine Artillery Officer, holding six command tours with two combat tours (Iraq 2003 & Afghanistan 2007). Other military assignments included eight years in higher education: three years as the Marine Instructor at Rice and Prairie View A&M; one year instructing at the USMC Command & Staff College; and four years as the TAMU Professor of Naval Science from 2008-2012. He earned a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the National War College, a Master of Science in Military Studies from the U.S. Marine Corps Command & Staff College, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from Troy State University. Col. Smith’s Bachelor of Arts is in Political Science from Texas A&M University.

As the VRSC Director, Col. Smith leads a talented team that identifies, develops, and provides uniquely tailored services that enhance academic success and holistic development of Veterans & Military-Affiliated students. As the OVS Director, he facilitates support, collaboration and communication between the 11 Texas A&M University System campuses that enroll over 4,500 student veterans and 7,000 military family members. Col. Smith has raised nearly $15 million to support Aggie student veteran scholarships and programs. He received the Congressional Veterans Commendation Award from Congressman Bill Flores (2014), and the TAMU John J. Koldus III Faculty & Staff Achievement Award (2015).

Col. Smith and his wife Cindy ’83 enjoy scuba diving, boating, fishing and spending time with their three granddaughters.