

Ada Peoples organized the first Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club in Dallas in 1922, with the same objective that remains today. She was concerned about what she thought of as the “poor” quality of life on this all-male campus, with no entertainment, no culture, and a complete lack of women’s influence. The mothers’ club idea spread and eight clubs became a federation in 1928, with Mrs. F. L. Thomas presiding as the first Federation President. The Federation Board of today consists of elected officers and several appointed positions. Those women serve as the coordinating body for more than 100 clubs and membership of more than 8,000 moms. The Federation of Texas A&M Mothers’ Clubs may not have seemed like much when it began in 1928: just a few mothers of students of the then Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas selling goods to support their sons’ educations. But since then, the clubs have grown into a vital network of mothers across the globe, dedicated to raising funds for Texas A&M University students and programs.
Since the Federation of Aggie Mother’s Clubs was founded, the Federation has given more than $8-million to support the university and Austin Aggie Moms have given back nearly $600,000 in scholarships to Austin Aggies. The majority of this profit comes from selling jewelry and merchandise — most of which is Texas A&M-themed, of course.
Charter Members
Mrs. Mike Balagia
Mrs. Chester A. Freund
Mrs. A.W. Haenel
Mrs. F. F. Hill
Mrs. F. C. Homeyer
Past Presidents of Austin Aggie Moms
Name | Year |
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Danielle Janecka | 2024-2025 |
Stacey Ankele Federation Board 2024-2026 | 2023-2024 |
Linda Cristan-Rodriguez Federation Board 2023-2026 | 2021-2023 |
Kathleen Pasquarette | 2020-2021 |
Denise Isenhour Federation Board 2020-2021 | 2019-2020 |
Daniela Knight '87 Federation Board 2019-2024 | 2018-2019 |
Denise Isenhour Federation Board 2019-2020 | 2017-2018 |
Shelly Taylor | 2016-2017 |
Kathy Johnston | 2014-2016 |
Heather McAshan | 2013-2014 |
Sue Munns Federation Board 2014-2018 | 2012-2013 |
Debbie Mincher | 2011-2012 |
Julie Black | 2010-2011 |
Karen Allen | 2009-2010 |
Carolyn Storey | 2008-2009 |
Karen Allen | 2007-2008 |
Christie Nalle | 2006-2007 |
Vicky Abney | 2005-2006 |
Pat Thomson | 2004-2005 |
Patsy Nichols | 2003-2004 |
Marjie Walters | 2002-2003 |
Nancy Harrison | 2001-2002 |
Loraine Bazan | 2000-2001 |
Martha Richardson | 1999-2000 |
Sarah Ann Gowdey | 1998-1999 |
Sue Gravett | 1997-1998 |
Mary McDaniel | 1996-1997 |
Lori Kruczek | 1995-1996 |
Mrs. John Parker | 1994-1995 |
Anne Beck Curb | 1993-1994 |
Carol Blaschke | 1992-1993 |
Mrs. Garvin Shipley | 1991-1992 |
Mrs. Randy Berry | 1990-1991 |
Mary Jane Crocker | 1989-1990 |
Mrs. Harlan Ihnen | 1988-1989 |
Mrs. James Redding | 1987-1988 |
Mrs. Jim Yauger | 1985-1987 |
Mrs. Ben Morgan | 1984-1985 |
Mrs. Clarence W. Guelker | 1983-1984 |
Mrs. Jack Harris | 1982-1983 |
Mrs. Howard Payton | 1980-1982 |
Mrs. Clarence Ham | 1979-1980 |
Mrs. C. O. Smith | 1977-1979 |
Mrs. Leonard Nielsen | 1976-1977 |
Mrs. Henry Llewellyn | 1975-1976 |
Mrs. Walter Rasco | 1974-1975 |
Mrs. George Krause | 1973-1974 |
Mrs. W. P. Mullener | 1972-1973 |
Mrs. Don Cottrell | 1971-1972 |
Mrs. Eleanor (C.R.) Walters Federation President 1978-1979 | 1970-1971 |
Mrs. Sidney Hughes | 1969-1970 |
Mrs. Jim Boswell | 1968-1969 |
Mrs. Tom McDougal | 1967-1968 |
Mrs. Roy Johnson | 1966-1967 |
Mrs. W. L. DeGinder | 1965-1966 |
Mrs. Gene Howard | 1964-1965 |
Mrs. David L. Tisinger | 1963-1964 |
Mrs. Catherine (John) Beasley Federation President 1969-1970 | 1962-1963 |
Mrs. E. B. Snead | 1960-1962 |
Mrs. A. E. Massengale | 1959-1960 |
Mrs. James Miller | 1957-1959 |
Mrs. Henry Grupe | 1955-1957 |
Mrs. William Alsup, Jr. | 1954-1955 |
Mrs. Leonard Carlton | 1953-1954 |
Mrs. H. W. Zuch | 1951-1953 |
Mrs. C. O. Harris | 1950-1951 |
Mrs. Mike Balagia | 1949-1950 |
Mrs. Boyd Rhea | 1947-1949 |
Mrs. Fred P. Helm | 1945-1947 |
Mrs. Leola Shipley | 1943-1945 |
Mrs. John R. Banister | 1941-1943 |
Mrs. F. F. Hill | 1939-1941 |
Mrs. J.W. Flora | 1938-1939 |