Challenge Coins and Ladies Pins available to support the National Congress in 2029 in Austin

Nice looking items available

 

Article submitted for the Winter (Feb) Issue of the National Magazine

 Hopefully it will make the Issue.  Keep an eye out for it.

The Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 upon request by the HOUSTON SYMPHONY provided a Color Guard for their Gala on September 19, 2026.

Alexander Hodge members, Carl V. Hill, Mike Bishop, Steve Barber, and Jim Penny, along with Freedom Chapter member, John Meredith were in uniforms representing the Revolutionary War.  The group greeted the over 500 people attending the Gala on the grand staircase at the Corinthian.  Carl V. Hill provided a display of historic flags.

This ceremonial welcome tied into the patriotic theme of the evening that celebrated America’s 250th anniversary and raised over $850,000 for the Symphony’s education, community engagement, and artistic programs.

The Gala followed the Opening Night of Symphony’s 2026 Season at Jones Hall in Houston where the Symphony celebrated America’s 250th anniversary with a program featuring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and special guest Matthew McConaughey.  The program featured songs by George Gershwin, classics from the Great American Songbook, and Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait.

The SAR members were well received and there was a high demand by Gala attendees for photos to be taken with them.

Welcome newest members

 Welcome to our newest members.   

Contact information will be included in the November Newsletter.

William Marion Funk       Richmond, TX 77469

Patriot- Christian Funk

 

Patrick Roland Grayson   Dallas, TX 75230

Patriot- John Grayson

 

Dylan Patrick Grayson     Plano, TX 75025

Patriot- John Grayson

 

Declan Dylan Grayson (Junior member)     Plano, TX 75025

Address, email and patriot same as father

 Received the following message from the Freedom Chapter.  Note, this is the Chapter that our District VP, Art Byrum belongs to.

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Dear Texas Compatriots,

 On behalf of the Freedom Chapter of the Texas Sons of the American Revolution, we invite you all to the Texas 2027 State Convention to be held April 8-11, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency Conroe, 

Texas Event registration will soon be live on the texassar.org website. Go to Events.

Make your room reservations NOW ! at the Hyatt Regency Conroe by calling the hotel directly at 936-323-6727. 

When calling, it is important that you identify yourself as a part of the Texas SAR group, to receive the group rate and ensure that the group is credited for the room nights.

 Or click the following booking link: Group Booking | Texas SAR 2027 

Hotel Rate $ 185.00 USD/Night plus tax. Rates are offered 3 days pre/post event. Cutoff date for booking the blocked rooms is Wednesday, March 24, 2027. 

Cancellation must be done 24 hours before date of arrival to avoid charges. 

If you have any issues booking a room, contact Dennis Brunson @ 979-324-8552 or e-mail dpbrunson@gmail.com 

If you need additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact the following: Ed Sellards edsellards@yahoo.

The National Magazine, is it in the Mail??

 For all those who are Approved as members of the SAR, everyone should be receiving a Quarterly National Magazine.

If you are not receiving it, then there is a problem somewhere that needs correcting.  I received mine from 2022 to 2025 but none for 2026.  Found out that suddenly, my address was wrong.  Emailed them and the address was corrected and Magazines are on the way.

If you are not getting yours, then let me know and I will look into it.

                                                                                                               Jgp

New Website is underconstruction

 Thanks to Robert Rhodes and his tech people, there will soon be a new Chapter Website.  It is modeled in a way after the State Site.  

There will be a Public viewing side and then a members only side that will include Minutes and information that does not need to be accessed by the Public.

Hopefully, that will reduce the spam and attempts by outsiders to pose as members needing funds for something.

Here is how the display on the Website is planned to appear.

Next Dinner Meeting with a Speaker is on Tuesday the 29th at Spring Creek BBQ on Hwy 6. in Missouri City.

 The Chapter's dinner meeting is coming up this Tuesday, September 29th.at Spring Creek Barbeque. We will start to gather at 6:30 and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. The address is 4895 Hwy Six in Missouri City.

The featured speaker will be Denise Bennett, who will portray Catherine Littlefield Greene, the wife of Revolutionary War General Nathaneal Greene. You will enjoy this one!

Speaker for September Meeting will be Denise Bennett

Denise Bennett will once again return as the Speaker at our bi-monthly dinner meeting.  We last saw her at our January 28, 2025 meeting where she portrayed Adrienne de Lafayette 

At this month's meeting, Denise will portray Catharine Littlefield Green the wife of General Nathanael Green.  General Green was one of George Washington's favorite generals.

Denise Bennett is a passionate volunteer, lifelong learner, and historical interpreter with a deep commitment to preserving and sharing American history.  A first and second generation American, she has traced her lineage to ancestors who arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1623 and served in the American Revolution.  She is married to a descendant of several Mayflower Pilgrims.

Denise brings history to life through first-person portrayals of forty-three historical women spanning five centuries of American history.  Fourteen of the portrayals were developed for the American 250!

She delivers around 30-40 performances annually across Texas and the U.S, including presentations at major lineage society events.

Her work in women's suffrage was recognized with the NSDAR National First Place Award for Commemorative Events. She is currently authoring two books, including a work on Adrienne de Lafayette drawn from Adrienne's own letters and family's personal correspondence.

Worth a look for those interested in History or doing Research. As excellent subject matter. Can get notices delivered to Inbox.

 

Some of the information and Courses are Free.

Sale on items at the SAR Store

 

The SALE section of the SAR Store has been updated with recent markdowns on a variety of official SAR items. Whether you're looking to add to your collection, purchase a gift for a fellow compatriot, or stock up on chapter essentials, you'll find exceptional savings on quality merchandise.

But don't wait—these deals are available only while supplies last