Our Bi-monthly Business Meeting will be tomorrow. All members are welcomed.
Sources of Military Uniforms and Equipment
on February 22, 2026
Clothing Muskets, etc. | Sewing supplies, etc.Miscellaneous |
Details on State Convention on April 15-19, 2006
on February 21, 2026
Members,
The State Convention will be held in Austin on April 15-19th.
Event Registration can be done on the texassar.org Website.
Room Reservations need to be done now!
Call Austin Southpark Hotel at 512-448-222. Identify yourself as part of the Texas SAR group.
Or CTRL + CLICK the following booking Link: https://group.hilton.com/3u6rt1.
The default date range on the booking Link is April 12th-21st. You must change the dates to your desired booking dates and CLICK "UPDATE" for the System to accept your desired date!
Hotel Rate is $149.00 USD/Night plus tax. Rates are offered 3 days pre/post Event.
Cut-off Date for booking is Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Cancellation must be done 24 hrs before date of arrival to avoid charges.
If you have any issues booking a room, contact Dennis Brunson @ 979-324-8552 or email dpbrunson@gmail.com.
If you need additional help or assistance, please feel free to contact:
Mark Ellison marmellison1@gmail.com
Shildon Hawley shildon@gmail.com
Joseph Burton joseph.Burton@jll.com
Austin SouthPark Hotel
4140 Governors Row, Austin Texas 78744
P: 512-448-2222
Welcome to New Members of the Chapter
on February 4, 2026
John McMahan transferred in from the Raleigh Chapter in North Carolina. He lives in Sugar Land.
4 approved Patriots. One served as a Corporal in CT, one was a Pvt and spy in PA, one was a Pvt serving in VA, and one performed Patriotic Service in N.C.
4 approved Patriots. One served as a Corporal in CT, one was a Pvt and spy in PA, one was a Pvt serving in VA, and one performed Patriotic Service in N.C.
Michael Edward Bishop. He lives in Rosharon.
Patriot - Mitchell Clay, served in the Montgomery Co., VA Militia. Fought at the Battle of Mount Pleasant.
Gerald Wade Bishop. He lives in Lebanon, TN.
Patriot - Mitchell Clay
Douglas A. Thorpe. He lives in Richmond.
Patriot-Nathan Lewis (currently unindexed and details not available)
Newsletter Contest submissions
on December 3, 2025
Greetings all,
I have submitted the July Newsletter to the TXSSAR Ross Shipman Newsletter Contest.
I submitted the September Newsletter to the National Contest. That is a first-time submission there.
I also submitted the following to the National Newsletter article about our November meeting. It did have 5 pictures that accompanied the article.
Twenty Alexander
Hodge members and guests gathered at Spring Creek BBQ in Missouri City for
their Monthly Meeting on November 25, 2025 for an event filled night.
Speaker,
Rick Lawerence portrayed a Revolutionary War doctor and discussed medical
treatment during the War. As he spoke,
he drew from a collection of early tools of a doctor.
The
Chapter President, Carl V Hill presented a number of recognitions and Awards
during the meeting.
The Membership
Certificate for the 2yr old grandson of member, Tim Birtcher was presented to
Tim.
The Speaker, Rick Lawerence, received a Certificate
of Appreciation from the Chapter.
Mrs. Sandy Barber received the Martha
Washington Certificate and Medal for her continuing help to the Chapter.
A
Silver Service Certificate and Medal was presented to Chapter members who volunteered to work the Fall BOM on October
17-19, 2025. Members receiving the Medal
were Steve Barber, James Penny, Robert Rhodes, John Thompson, Kevin Buford,
Ron Brown, Don Burns, Lovell Aldrich, Eron Tynes, and Carl Hill.
Paul
Carrington Chapter members who volunteered were Curt Brown, Allen Henshaw,
David Peevy, and Paul Bell.
Great Meeting and presentation on Tuesday the 25th's Meeting
We heard from Rick Lawerance as he was in character as a medical doctor to American soldiers during the Revolution.
The Chapter presented Sandy Barber with the Martha Washington Certificate and Medal.
Members who worked the BOM also received the Silver Service Certificate and Medal.
Those who registered to work the BOM online received the Award. Carl is still working to obtain the Award for several of the members who worked but didn't sign-up earlier. Members who worked were Ron Brown, Steve Barber, Jim Penny, Robert Randall, Don Burns, Lovell Aldrich.
Members attending the November 25th Meeting.
(seated Left to Right): Nate Lewis, Ron Brown, Carl Hill, Tim Birtcher, Don Rollins, Thomas Cool.
(standing Left to Right): Rick Giuffere, Robert Rhodes, Don Burns, Phil Whitley, Steve Barber, Jim Penny, Micheal Bishop, Dennis Giuffere, Rick Lawerence (speaker).
(standing Back Row, Left to Right): Josh Evans and Kevin Buford.
NSSAR 250th Recognition Program for promoting the 250th Anniversary to the public.
on November 30, 2025
National Society Sons of the American Revolution
The recognition program
is designed to encourage and recognize those compatriots, chapters and
societies that participate in local, state, national and international events
which publicly educate, and recognize, honor, and celebrate the events and
heroes of the period surrounding the American Revolution. Participation
involves the planning and execution of these events, as well as attendance. The
medal covers any event celebrating and promoting the 250th Anniversary. This
therefore will cover any public events celebrating and promoting the 250th
Anniversary in the period from 2014 to 2033. Forms may be submitted for
multiple years Scorekeeping is the responsibility of each compatriot and awarding authority. The awarding authority
for each medal is as follows. The Bronze Medal is authorized and recorded by
the local chapter. The Silver Medal is Authorized and recorded by the state
society. The Gold Medal only is authorized and recorded by the NSSAR 250th
Anniversary Committee. Only Gold
Medal applications should be submitted to the NSSAR 250th
Anniversary Committee using the email address below:
Upon approval of the Gold Medal an email
will be sent to the individual authorizing them to purchase the 250th
Anniversary Gold Medal from merchandising.
Ø Awards are based
on activity and the awarding of
points for each type of activity:
a.
Directing,
chairing or co-chairing an event or
sub-committee for the duration of the event. (20
points)
b.
Participation in the planning, financing,
promotion or conduct of an event other than directing, chairing,
or co- chairing an event. Those that do direct, chair or
co-chair and event and also serve as a
regular member of a committee or sub-committee in a non-leadership role, may
also earn points. (10 points)
c.
Attending
an Event (3 points)
d.
Attending
an event in Colonial Attire (5 points)
Points are
cumulative. The maximum points that can be awarded for any one event is 28
points.
Ø SAR Members may be
awarded the Medals for achieving the following
levels:
a.
Bronze
Medal: 25 promotion points as certified by his chapter, state.
b.
Silver Medal: 60 promotion points as
certified by his state society.
c.
Gold Medal: 150 promotion points as
certified by the NSSAR 250th Anniversary Committee.
Ø Non-SAR members
may also be awarded these medals:
a.
The chapter
may present bronze awards to its Partners in Patriotism, and may
recommend its Partners to the state or national society for higher recognition.
b.
The state and district may present silver
awards to its Partners in
Patriotism, and may recommend its Partners to the national society for higher recognition.
c.
The
national society may present gold awards to
its Partners in Patriotism.
Ø Streamer. Streamers are available for chapters, state
societies and districts to present to Partners in Patriotism for attendance or
participation in a 250th Anniversary Event. i.e. Scouting Units, DAR
Chapters, etc. They are available for
purchase from merchandising at a cost of $5.00 each.
Please complete
this form with as much information as possible. If for a SAR member it is
important that the name, national number, chapter, and state society be
completed. If the form is being submitted on behalf of someone else, please
make sure the contact information of the submitter and the candidate are
entered. This form may be used by chapter and state societies to keep track of
the awards authorized. Please show the total points on the first page. Only
Gold Medal submissions should be submitted using the link above. Subsequent
pages may be added to accurately list the events if needed.
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Tomorrow night, Dinner Meeting and a Speaker
on November 24, 2025
Greetings all,
Our regular Monthly Meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday 25th. We will hear from Rick Lawrence on Medicine in the Revolutionary War.
Wreathes Across America
on November 8, 2025
The Alexander Hodge Chapter of the DAR is coordinating the Wreathes Across America again this year. Plans are for the wreathes to be placed on veteran graves at Hodges Bend Cemetery and Morton Cemetery on December 13th.
Wreathes sponsored by purchasing Online from the attached information. The wreathes will be sent to sponsoring Chapter and will not be shipped to the purchaser.
October 28, 2025 Buiness Meeting Minutes
on November 7, 2025
Alexander Hodge Chapter No. 49
Business Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2025
The officers of the Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 Sons of the American Revolution, gathered at Spring
Creek Barbeque located at 4895 Highway 6, Missouri City, TX. In the private meeting room, Carl Hill
called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
Creek Barbeque located at 4895 Highway 6, Missouri City, TX. In the private meeting room, Carl Hill
called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
Attending: Carl Hill (President), Jim Penny (Newsletter and Web Master), Don Rollins (Sgt. Of Arms) and Steve Barber (Secretary).
Secretary Report: Steve Barber provided copies and reviewed the Chapters September 30 th , 2025
Chapter meeting minutes. The minutes were approved by the attending officers.
Steve Barber reported that, as of October 1st 2025, the State of Texas SAR office reported that only six (6) Alexander Hodge Members failed to submit their 2025 annual dues. All of these members were
contacted by email and or telephone concerning the current dues due for 2025.
Matthew K. Heald should be listed as a member of the Alexander Hamilton Chapter and not the Alexander Hodge #49 Chapter, which lowers none paying Chapter members to five (5). Those five are identified as Jason E. Corley (active military who has not responded to several inquiries), Randle A. Hankla, (Houston - that made two commitments to pay but has not), Scott Hutchinson (Missouri City- No response) Joe S Moody (Missouri City- No Response) and Jimmy D Nowell Jr. (Houston, changed his email address in Feb 2025 and committed to pay, but never paid and State has failed to update his submitted updated email.
Treasurers Report: Carl Hill presented the Treasurer’s Report. The Chapter’s Treasury has a balance of $9,155.95. This reflexes $130.00 to the Alexander Hodge Chapter and $130.00 to the Carrington Chapter from the hat raffle held at the Board of Managers (BOM) meeting. Still working on settling the monies raised from the Silent Auction held at the BOM meeting.
Treasurers Report: Carl Hill presented the Treasurer’s Report. The Chapter’s Treasury has a balance of $9,155.95. This reflexes $130.00 to the Alexander Hodge Chapter and $130.00 to the Carrington Chapter from the hat raffle held at the Board of Managers (BOM) meeting. Still working on settling the monies raised from the Silent Auction held at the BOM meeting.
Registrars Report: Working on four (4) new applicants for the Alexander Hodhge Chapter. James Pettibone, Ron Blackwell, Divid Haynes and Nick Anderson.
Dropped applications for Mike McGree and Jack Sparta because of lack of interest and documents.
Micheal and Gerald Bishops applications are now at National for final approval, Douglas Thorpes
application has been completed and submitted for approval.
Still working on Applications for Brandon Draper, Richard Laughlin, Caleb Morefield and David Leiske.
Web Site and Newsletter Report: Jim Penny reported working mostly on the Chapter member biographies for The Texas SAR Achieves committee publishing volume 3 of the Texas Society History in 2025 with John Anderson.
Jim plans to publish a November Chapter Newsletter.
Dropped applications for Mike McGree and Jack Sparta because of lack of interest and documents.
Micheal and Gerald Bishops applications are now at National for final approval, Douglas Thorpes
application has been completed and submitted for approval.
Still working on Applications for Brandon Draper, Richard Laughlin, Caleb Morefield and David Leiske.
Web Site and Newsletter Report: Jim Penny reported working mostly on the Chapter member biographies for The Texas SAR Achieves committee publishing volume 3 of the Texas Society History in 2025 with John Anderson.
Jim plans to publish a November Chapter Newsletter.
There is an outstanding invoice for an ad that was published in the National SAR News Magazine for
$48.00. A check has been submitted for this outstanding invoice.
SAR Chapter Participations Awards:
1) Carl Hill proposed awarding the Martha Washington Medal to Erin Tynes for all of her hard
work in supporting the Alexande Hodge Chapter in putting on the Hat Raffle and Silent Auction at the State BOM meeting held in October 2025. Was approved by the Chapter Officers.
1) Carl Hill proposed awarding the Martha Washington Medal to Erin Tynes for all of her hard
work in supporting the Alexande Hodge Chapter in putting on the Hat Raffle and Silent Auction at the State BOM meeting held in October 2025. Was approved by the Chapter Officers.
2) Carl Hill (President) and Steve Barber (Secretary) participated in a SAR color guard
ceremony at the SAR BOM meeting in October.
3) There were nine (9) Alexander Hodge Chapter members that assisted in the running of the
State BOM meeting held in October. Liberty Medals have or will be presented to these
members for their great support in this important event. Ron Brown, Jim Penny, Lovell
Aldrich, Don Burns, John Thompson, Steve Barber, Carl Hill, Kevin Buford, and Robert
Rhodes.
4) Addition awards of recognition given at the BOD meeting in October were:
a) Alexander Hidge Chapter recognized for their participation in Wreaths Across America.
b) Alexander Hodge Chapter recognized for their “Flags of the American Revolution”
program.
c) Alexander Hodge Chapter and Carl Hill presented with Henry Knox Achievement Medal
for sponsoring the Fall BOM meeting.
d) Jim Penny awarded the Silver Service Metal for his article published in the National SAR
magazine.
Future SAR Participation Opportunities:
1) DAR 2025 Wreaths Across America fund Program. The Alexander Hodge SAR Chapter will be
supporting the Alexander Hodge DAR Chapter in purchasing wreaths and providing a Color
Guard for wreath laying ceremonies.
a) In the past the SAR chapter purchased 10 wreaths from the DAR Chapter. Flyer and order
form that members can use is attached for Chapter members who wish to buy additional
wreaths to be laid on veteran’s grave sites.
b) An SAR Alexander Hodge #49 Color Guard has been provided for the Wreath laying
ceremony at the Alexander Hodge Cemetery with a musket gun salute and taps played. The
anticipated date for this event is December 6 th , 2025.
1) DAR 2025 Wreaths Across America fund Program. The Alexander Hodge SAR Chapter will be
supporting the Alexander Hodge DAR Chapter in purchasing wreaths and providing a Color
Guard for wreath laying ceremonies.
a) In the past the SAR chapter purchased 10 wreaths from the DAR Chapter. Flyer and order
form that members can use is attached for Chapter members who wish to buy additional
wreaths to be laid on veteran’s grave sites.
b) An SAR Alexander Hodge #49 Color Guard has been provided for the Wreath laying
ceremony at the Alexander Hodge Cemetery with a musket gun salute and taps played. The
anticipated date for this event is December 6 th , 2025.
The next Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 meeting is scheduled for Nov 25,2025 at 7:00 P.M. at Spring
Creek Barbecue restaurant on Highway 6 in Missouri City Texas. The speaker will be Richard Horn
discussing “Medicines used during American Revolution”.
END OF BUSINESS MEETING REPORT
Prepared by Steven J. Barber, Secretary
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