Committees

Silver Taps Committee oversees all aspects of the Silver Taps ceremony, including managing letter-writing tables, constructing and setting up reflection displays, and hosting the families of the students being honored on Taps night, ensuring they feel welcomed and cared for throughout the ceremony. As a committee we are devoted to honoring the memory of fellow students and encouraging the student body to take part in remembrance.

The Public Relations Committee is responsible for envisioning, creating, managing, and sharing the story of our organization with the world. We help develop our social media presence to ensure that information about our events, ceremonies, and initiatives are clear and accessible. We collaborate closely with the graphic and creative design to produce everything from social media graphics to merchandise and marketing materials.

The Outreach & Education Committee was formed to fulfill the mission of Traditions Council of “preserving and promoting the traditions at Texas A&M through outreach and education”. As a group, they are responsible for perfecting scripts for speaking engagements, organizing council appearances, and putting together Traditions Week! This committee works hard to ensure members of the council feel prepared to fulfill this duty and have fun doing it too!

The Membership Development Committee oversees the social events of the Traditions Council. This is a super fun committee to be on as you are responsible for the semi-formal and end of year banquet, Fall and Spring retreats, lunch buddies, and any other social event we may have throughout the year. This committee is devoted to promoting community within the council and fostering lifelong friendships.

Council Investment is all about supporting Traditions Council through fundraising and alumni outreach. We plan profit shares, fundraising events, and fun events that help fund our organization. One of our biggest events is Run for the Ring, which raises money specifically for Aggie Ring scholarships, something we’re incredibly proud to support. We also work to build strong relationships with our former members, connecting past and present generations of Aggies. Whether we’re organizing events or reaching out to former members, we’re always working to invest in the future of Traditions Council and the traditions we love.

The Bonfire Remembrance Committee is responsible for coordinating the logistics of the Bonfire Remembrance Ceremony held every November 18th at 2:42AM. In addition, we facilitate campus promotion and engagement leading up to the ceremony, including sub-events such as the screening of Burning Desire, the Reflections Display in the MSC Flag Room, Coffee & Reflections, and host the families of honorees throughout the evening of the ceremony. This committee serves the Aggie family by ensuring that every year we remember 11.18.99 and the lives of the twelve Aggies we lost.