Howdy GBB members,

This update is to remind you of important dates through the rest of the semester. There will be other socials throughout the semester so be on a lookout for texts or updates on the Facebook group, but these are the really important dates:

November 6th, 2:00pm - Meeting

November 11th, 5:00pm - Payment of $800 total due

November 20th, 2:00pm - Meeting

December 4th, 2:00pm - Meeting

December 9th, 5:00pm - Payment of $820 + airfair due

Thanks & Gig'em!

Howdy,

Donating the Texas A&M's Global Business Brigade in January is very easy and takes no time at all! Simply follow these steps below to help our members experience the trip of a lifetime and the people of Torti Abajo experience the knowledge many of us take for granted.

1) Go to www.empowered.org/January-2012-Texas-A-M-Business-Brigade and click on the "Donate" tab.

2) Choose either general donation or a donation directly to a volunteer.

3) Enter your billing information and receive your tax deductible receipt.

Every donation is greatly appreciated and make sure to include your name and e-mail so we can keep you up to date with all the latest developments. On behalf of all of Global Business Brigades Texas A&M, thank you for making a difference in the world!

Howdy!

This is a quick reminder that applications for the January 2012 Brigade are due in the Koldus Drop-Box by 5:00pm on Friday, September 16th.

Business Brigades from Global Brigades on Vimeo.

*****Click here to download the application! *****

From May 17th to 24th, 2011, GBB Texas A&M and 25 Aggies traveled to Torti Abajo, Panama!

Read about the trip from:

- Scott Perry: http://jscottperry11.blogspot.com/2011/05/el-choque.html

- Young Kim: http://yjkim227.blogspot.com/2011/05/give-man-fish-and-feed-him-for-day_4245.html

- Flickr GBB Texas A&M May 2011 Picture Slideshow - created by Young Kim

- SmugMug GBB Texas A&M May 2011 Picture Slideshow - created by GB

In less than 24 hours, Texas A&M Global Business Brigades will be traveling to Panama for the third time. This brigade is set to make an impact on small business' in Torti Abajo, Panama.

We would like to say thank you to all the families and sponsors who contributed to help make this brigade possible!!

Also, check out the Global Brigades Facebook photo album on the community of Torti Abajo, Panama to get a visual of where we will be visiting!

Our second GBB meeting of this semester will be held Sunday, February 13th @ 2pm, location TBA via email. The Spring semester Meeting Schedule is as follows:

Third meeting: Sunday, March 6th

Fourth meeting: Sunday, April 3rd

Fifth meeting: Sunday, May 1st

Only 105 DAYS left until our next brigade in May 2011!

HAPPY VALENTINES!

Click here to see a picture slideshow of GBB August 2010 Panama Trip!

***** Click here to download the application! *****

Global Business Brigades is excited to announce recruitment for a brigade in May 2011. Here are some important dates to remember:

MSC Open House - 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 5th
Informationals #1 - 6:00 PM on Monday, September 13th in Wehner 109
Informationals #2 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14th in Wehner 109
Applications Due - 5:00 PM on Friday, September 17th

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more information about GBB, come out to one of the recruiting events listed above, contact of of the officers, or email us at gbb@gbb.tamu.edu.