The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Mary Jane Parker.

Prayer was said by Becky Erikson.

A buffet style covered dish meal was enjoyed by everyone present.

Special speakers from the Texas A & M University Crime Prevention Unit were introduced at 7:15 p.m.

The minutes of the September meeting were read by Kay Stephens.  Approval was made by Marilyn Ferguson and Joyce Broyles.

Treasurer's report was presented by Manju Wadhwani.

Kimberly Ruyle reported that we have approximately 30 new members this year.  Mary Jane Parker said that we would be "adopting" an Aggie Mom from Louisiana.

Fundraising Committee:

• "You've Been Gig'ed" signs are about 3 weeks behind due to Hurricane Ike.

• Sterling Bazaar is November 22.  We have wooden Christmas ornaments to paint for the event.

• The Outback Steakhouse ticket sale will not be until January or February.

• We will be selling frozen pies for the holiday season.  Samples will be available at the Nov. meeting.

• Also, Mary Ann Gaylord will be presenting "Tastefully Simple" samples at the next meeting.

Goody Bags will be delivered Nov. 17th.  The cost for each is $12.00 and the deadline to order is Oct. 31st.  Sharon Jeffrey is in charge of the orders.

Dena Trice listed the names of the recipients of the "Continuing Education Scholarships".  They are: Rachel Job, Justin Lewis, Kyleigh Parker, Stoney Burke, Juan Gonzales, Ashley Karl, and Shikha Yadav.

Aggie Mom Camp will be November 14-16. Gloria Graves encouraged everyone to attend if possible.

An Aggie Brag was given by Cyndi Foster.

Aggie Pocket Money went to Kyleigh Parker and Jessie Sutton.  They each received $19.00.

Door prizes were won by Linda Couch and Marilyn Ferguson.

Linda Couch motioned to adjourn the meeting and Gloria Graves seconded.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Next meeting will be November 6, 2008, at Maranatha Church.

Submitted by:

 

Kay Stephens
Secretary
Baytown Aggie Moms