JROTC Chapter Scholarship Awardees

 The Following Cadets were awarded Scholarships from the Chapter this year.  The Chapter awarded two $500 Scholarships and three $300 Scholarships.

Navy Cadet Grayson Machmer - FBISD Clements High School

Air Force Cadet Logan Mace - FBISD Dulles High School

Army Cadet Sky Gibbs - SMSD Stafford High School 

Air Force Cadet Ayda Abbsyan - LCISD Foster High School

Air Force Cadet Nathalee Coria - LCISD Lamar High School 

Note: Skye Gibbs was the only one to submit a photo and her and family attended our Chapter Meeting last night.  She also sent Carl a letter of Appreciation.

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previously posted on May 12, the following 18 cadets received a medal and a certificate of appreciation.

In recognition of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing, and excellence,

                  thus exemplifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and

                                                   sustained our patriot ancestors.

 

SCHOOL                                 DISTRICT                 Unit                               CADET

1. Austin H S                                 FBISD                    Navy                              Tyler Cho

2. Bush H S                                   FBISD                    Navy                               Oliver Nguyen  

3. Clements H S                            FBISD                    Navy                                Blake Wang

4. Dulles H S                                 FBISD                    Air Force                         Sayana Alvarado

5. Elkins H S                                 FBISD                    Air Force                          Ayaan Arora

6. Hightower H S                          FBISD                    Army                                 Josue Escobar

7. Kempner H S                            FBISD                    Air Force                           Christian Valencia

8. Lamar Consolidated H S          LCISD                     Air Force                           Yeith Guardiola

9. Marshall H S                            FBISD                    Air Force                             Kezia Gyamfuaa

10. Ridge Point H S                     FBISD                    Marine Corps                       Boo Le

11. Stafford H S                           SMSD                     Army                                   Fernando Alvarez

12. Terry H S                                LCISD                   Air Force                                    X

13. Travis H S                              FBISD                    Marine Corps                      Wesson Stewart

14. Willowridge H S                    FBISD                    Marine Corps                      Myron Avery

15. Fulshear H S                          LCISD                     Air Force                            Hadley Intriago

16. George Ranch H S                 LCISD                     Air Force                           Traylynn Clay

17. Randle H S                             LCISD                     Air Force                                  X

18. Foster HS                               LCISD                     Air Force                           Alexander Tran

Welcome to new member, Thurman D. Glenn

 Thurman Dee Glenn is our newest member and joins son Randal Glenn.  Thurman's patriot was approved on 4/17/2025.  

Randal was approved on 1/24-2025. 

Their patriot was David Norman who served as a private in a Union County, South Carolina company raised by Colonel Thomas Brandon and Colonel James Williams.  

Thurman Glenn

Randal Glenn and father, Thurman Glenn

Why we need members to help facilitate the SAR Programs for the Chapter

There are many Programs that benefit the Youth at different age levels.

For example, the SAR Poster Program is for Grades 3-4-5.  In 2003, our Chapter winner was a 5th Grader.  She advanced to the State Convention and won 1st place.  she then was advanced to the National Convention.

For the Chapter win, she received a $50 Savings Bond and for the State win, she received a $300 Saving Bond.

Over the years, our Chapter has awarded and recognized many accomplishments achieved in the Programs of the SAR.  Our Chapter's winners have went on to win 1st Place at State in the Poster Contest twice and placed 3rd once.   Winners from our Chapter placed 2nd in the Knight Essay Contest twice.  We have had a 1st and a 2nd Place winner in the C.A.R. Essay Contest.

The JROTC awards in the surrounding school districts has been an annual occurance.

This is just what I've found so far, I expect to find more!

The kids need your help, we need a member to take a Contest and a School District and help promote and facilitate it.  Probably can find a Disteict employee to assist.

Extend Greeting to new member that I missed earlier - Thurman Dee Glenn

 Let's Welcome Thurman D. Glenn. He joined 4/17/2025

Dr Randal Glenn joined on 1/24/2025 and was previously welcomed.

Lertter of Thanks from JROTC Alexander Hodge Chapter Scholarship recipient

 Good Evening, Mr. Hill. 

I hope this email finds you well. 

I am extremely grateful to have been nominated for the $300.00 scholarship by my AJROTC Senior Army Instructors, Major Patrick and Sergeant Major Williamson. I've been working very hard, and this award will help me for college.

A professional picture of me that may be used for the newsletter is attached in this email in the form of a jpg. 

Again, thank you so much for this opportunity.

Sincerely, 

Skye Energy Gibbs 

Reminder of use of SAR Logo received from State Historian

 "As most of you already know, the SAR Branding Guide was released in 2023.

It is my understanding that we should no longer use the SAR Insignia without permissions from SAR headquarters.  We are to use the SAR Logo (with optional chapter name) in the left most significant position of chapter websites, newsletters, flyers, letterheads, etc.  

I don't think retrofitting is necessary, but I believe ongoing websites, newsletters, etc are impacted.  So please review the websites and documents that you are aware of and advise the appropriate chapter members.

Need assistance or questions?"

Looks like I will have to switch position of the Logo on Chapter Newsletters.  jgp

ROTC Names for 2025- JROTC Medal and Certificate

 

             In recognition of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing, and excellence,

                  thus exemplifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and

                                                   sustained our patriot ancestors.

 

SCHOOL                                 DISTRICT                 Unit                               CADET

1. Austin H S                                 FBISD                    Navy                              Tyler Cho

2. Bush H S                                   FBISD                    Navy                               Oliver Nguyen  

3. Clements H S                            FBISD                    Navy                                Blake Wang

4. Dulles H S                                 FBISD                    Air Force                         Sayana Alvarado

5. Elkins H S                                 FBISD                    Air Force                          Ayaan Arora

6. Hightower H S                          FBISD                    Army                                 Josue Escobar

7. Kempner H S                            FBISD                    Air Force                           Christian Valencia

8. Lamar Consolidated H S          LCISD                     Air Force                           Yeith Guardiola

9. Marshall H S                            FBISD                    Air Force                             Kezia Gyamfuaa

10. Ridge Point H S                     FBISD                    Marine Corps                       Boo Le

11. Stafford H S                           SMSD                     Army                                   Fernando Alvarez

12. Terry H S                                LCISD                   Air Force                                    X

13. Travis H S                              FBISD                    Marine Corps                      Wesson Stewart

14. Willowridge H S                    FBISD                    Marine Corps                      Myron Avery

15. Fulshear H S                          LCISD                     Air Force                            Hadley Intriago

16. George Ranch H S                 LCISD                     Air Force                           Traylynn Clay

17. Randle H S                             LCISD                     Air Force                                  X

18. Foster HS                               LCISD                     Air Force                           Alexander Tran

                               

Additional Awards at State Convention this past March.

 The Chapter was also received the Col Joe M Hill Patriot Fund that is awarded annually for Chapters who have total contributions which exceed the total from the previous year.

The Chapter was awarded the Texas SAR Flag Presentation Award for recognizing companies and individuals for proper display, maintenance, and care when flying the U.S. Flag during the past year. We also received the Award last year.

Alexander Hodge Chapter Newsletter wins 1st Place in Group2 at State Convention in March

 I hadn't heard anything about the results of the Newsletter Contest until checking the Texas Website and noticed there was a Link on the Heading of Contest/Programs with several Subheadings of Winners & Awards-State-2025.

The Ross Shipman Award was Contest for the best Electronic Newsletter published last year.  Alexander Hodge Chapter is in Electronic Group2 for Chapter memberships of 51-99.

I had submitted our December Newsletter.  I was afraid that it would be considered too long.  It was created for our enjoyment by looking back on all of 2024 and by looking forward to events for 2025.

However, since the Contest awards points for covering a range of subjects, I felt that we certainly would not leave any points on the Table!

Apparently, it worked!!!

Jim Penny

Alexander Hodge Chapter

Webmaster & Newsletter Editor.

Perpetual Membership, if right for you, could be a savings in the long-term

 For any younger (than me) person looking to join the Sons of the American Revolution, you might want to consider Perpetual Membership.

Over a time, all Dues may continue to increase. Someone having a potentially long Membership Life, may want to consider this Program. Just do the math, to see if it is right for you.

I have an Excel Spreadsheet with current rates for both National and Texas. combined It doesn't want to Format correctly here, so if you would like it, message me.


Perpetual Membership Information

Note: The following rates are effective September 2023. Due to an increase in National dues for 2024, Life Membership rates have increased, updated charts have been posted, and the new rates are now in effect for National Life Memberships. Perpetual Memberships must now be processed under the new rates.

Texas SAR Perpetual Membership pays National, State and Chapter Dues of the respective Member for life. National and State dues are paid at the rate in effect each year even if they are increased. Chapter dues are paid at the rate of $9.50 as per Article XXIX, Section 1 of the Bylaws.

The Perpetual Membership Rate is based on the age of the Applicant and requires two separate applications (APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE NSSAR NATIONAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP PLAN and APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE TEXAS SAR PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP PLAN). For example: the Texas SAR Perpetual Membership rate for an Applicant age 40 is $1,141 from the NSSAR National Life Membership Plan Application plus $790 from the Texas Perpetual Membership Plan Application which totals $1,931. The National Life Membership Rates may be found on the Application for Enrollment in the NSSAR National Life Membership Plan form. Your Texas SAR Perpetual Membership Rate can be automatically calculated for you on the Fee Calculator page.

A Texas SAR Perpetual Membership may be purchased in two unequal installments (First installment from NSSAR National Life Membership Plan rates and the second installment from Texas SAR Perpetual Membership Plan rates). The First installment will be used by the Texas SAR Treasurer to purchase a National Life Membership for the Applicant. The Applicant would be required to pay State and Chapter dues until the second installment is paid. After the second installment is paid, the Applicant would not be required to pay future State or Chapter dues.

Compatriots wishing to purchase a Texas SAR Perpetual Membership should complete a National Life Membership Plan form and a Texas SAR Perpetual Membership Plan form. Send the completed National Life Membership Plan form to the Texas State Secretary with a check payable to Treasurer General, NSSAR. Send the completed Texas SAR Perpetual Membership Plan form to the Texas SAR Treasurer with check payable to Texas State Treasurer. The National Life Membership Plan completed form is sent by Texas State Secretary to NSSAR to purchase a National Life Membership for the Compatriot. The Texas SAR Perpetual Membership Plan completed form is retained by the Texas State Treasurer to purchase the balance of the Texas SAR Perpetual Membership for the Compatriot.