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
on May 13, 2025
"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
on May 12, 2025
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.
on May 8, 2025
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.
Texas SAR Patriot Medal awarded to Carl V Hill Jr at the State Convention
Texas SAR Recipients of the Patriot Medal
Carl was awarded the Patriot Medal at the annual State Convention in March.
Carl has served the Alexander Hodge Chapter for 32 years. He was the Founding President in 1993. Carl served as Chapter President from 1993-1996; 2016-2017; and currently beginning in 2022 to present. He has also served in a number of other roles within the 32 year history of the Alexander Hodge Chapter.
Carl is third member of the Chapter to receive the prestigious metal
Ron Brown received the Medal in 2022 and Lovell Aldrich received the medal in 2002
The Patriot Medal is awarded only by a state society. It is the highest award given for service at the state or chapter level. This medal is presented only to individuals and may be received ONLY once. It represents long, faithful and outstanding service at the state and/or chapter level.
The medal is sterling silver and bears the portrait of Compatriot General of the Army Douglas MacArthur on the obverse within the inscription, "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution." The reverse is inscribed "Awarded to for Patriotic Service by the Society SAR, 20". The medal is suspended from a chest ribbon of royal blue color. The design for the medal was selected by Compatriot MacArthur. He received the first medal, presented posthumously at his tomb in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 19, 1964, where it is on permanent display.
Note: A Patriot Medal Nomination Form is available on the private site.
Note: Art Byrum, our District 7 VP, was also awarded the Patriot Medal at his year's State Convention.
| Year | Compatriot | Chapter |
| 2025 | Art Byrum William Covington Carl Hill Larry Loop Thomas E. Milson William B. Watts | Freedom Arlington Alexander Hodge San Antonio McKinney Dallas |
Minutes to Business Meeting on April 29 2025
on May 7, 2025
Alexander Hodge Chapter No. 49
Business Meeting Minutes
April 29, 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.
Attending: Carl Hill (President), Don Burns (Vice President),
Jim Penny (Newsletter and Web Master), Don Rollins (Sgt. Of Arms), Lovell
Aldrich, and Steve Barber (Secretary)
Secretary Report: Steve
Barber provided copies and reviewed the Chapters March 25th, 2025 Chapter
meeting minutes. The minutes were approved by the attending officers.
Steve Barber reported that, as
of April 29, 2025, the State of Texas SAR office reported that only 8 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. One member did commit to paying those dues and a copy of his statement
was sent to him for that payment.
Treasurers Report:
Carl Hill presented the Treasurer’s
Report. The Chapter’s Treasury has a balance of $9,459.12. after the following cash
transfers to the Chapter,
1)
$513.00 To Alexander
Hodge SAR Chapter from State SAR– Refund for Junior ROTC metals and
certificates.
2)
$133.00 To Alexander Hodge SAR Chapter from
State SAR – Perpetuals\ Member Fund.
3)
$1333.33 – Alexander Hodge Chapter additional share
of funds raised by Richard Zdanowicz, previous District 7 VP for the Junior
ROTC Scholarships for 2025. This brings
the total JROTC scholarship money raised for the Alexander Hodge Chapter to
$1891.66. To allow the reward of two $500.00 Fort Bend High School cadets and
3- $300.00 scholarships to Lamar High School cadets, it was voted on to add $8.34 from the
Chapter’s Treasurer funds to these funds to allow these schlorship awards in
2025.
4)
The Chapter received a donation of $125.00 from
Mrs. Bernice Mistrot.
Registrar’s Report:
Five (5) new applications have
been submitted to National SAR for Robert Rhodes, Joshua Evans, Sean Hicks and
Dr. Randal Glenn. The approval for Dr. Randal Glenn was just received. The
fifth application was a supplemental for Gayle E. Barber, father of Steven
Barber. For this supplemental, National required a birth certificate, even
though Mr. Barber was listed on the applications for his son Steven Barber and
Grandson Matthew Barber. A birth certificate was acquired and sent to National.
The other applicants are pending.
Three (3) applications are at
the SAR State Level for Dr. Thomas Cool, his son Jack Phillp Cool and Doug
Thorpe.
Registrar committee is
actively working on applications for Brandon Draper, Micheal Bishop and three
of his relatives, and Thomas Whitenton, the 2-year-old grandson of Tim Birtcher.
Sandy Barber, Alexander Hodge DAR
Registrar is working on the completion of a SAR application for the son of
Sylvia Garcia, who is a recent new DAR applicant and a rather difficult
application completion for. Richard Laughlin.
The committee also reports
working on 5-6 additional applications that have recently expressed interest in
joining the Alexander Hodge SAR Chapter.
Web Site and Newsletter
Report:
Jim also presented a Mentor
Training program for new members to improve Chapter recruiting and retention of
new Chapter members. This structure program from the State SAR looks very promising
as program to adopt to improve Chapter membership and participation in Chapter
activities. This program would require active participation of existing members
as mentors to use this program to recruit new members and having new members
actively participating in Chapter events. The program has sign on paperwork, a
Power Point presentation, a list of mentor responsibilities and a State lapel
pin recognizing mentors’ participation. Jim produced an “Alexander Hodge #49
New Member Orientation Manual for 2024-2025”, for new members coming into the
chapter. This manual explains the history, the organization, where to find SAR
items and functions of the SAR organization from a local, State and National
SAR level.
Jim Penny is also working on a
Chapter May 2025 newsletter
Finally, Jim bought up the
need for Chapter SAR biographies from Chapter members for The Texas SAR
Achieves committee publishing volume 3 of the Texas Society History in 2025.
The last time this was published as volume 2 was 2005. Each Chapter member is
encouraged to provider a short one-page biography and a portrait picture to Jim
Penny to be included in this publication. The Chapter had 13 members listed in
volume 2. An example of a biography is available on request. The deadline for
submittal of your biography is July 1st, 2025. Today there are only
2 biographies submitted.
Upcoming SAR Chapter
Opportunities to Participate:
1) Two Historical
Flag Presentation are being planned for the first half of 2025. One event has
been requested by the Saint Lawence Church Scout program in Sugar Land, TX. The
second event is being requested for around July 4th, 2025 at the Genealogy
Department at the George Library in Richmond, Texas. Looking for members to assist
in these presentations, Our District 7 VP Art Byram suggested we should
consider giving this flag presentation to JROTC groups. Details to be
announced.
2) Another
VA Hospital visit for the Alexander Hodge Chapter #49 is being planned for late this year. The Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center is located at 2002 Holcombe
Blvd, Houston, Texas.
Please let Carl Hill know of your interested in
attending this very rewarding event.
3) Carl
Hill President of the Alexander Hodge Chapter is being awarded the “Patriots
Metal” at a State Business meeting for his dedication and contributions to the
SAR organization.
4) A
reminder was made that fall State Board of Managers Meeting is going to be in
Houston October 24th through the 26th, 2025. Ther
Alexander Hodge and Carrington SAR Chapters are hosting this event. Planning for
the site must be made and events planned and organized. The event being
considered for the delegates is to visit to the Christian University Freedom
Hall.
The next Alexander Hodge
Chapter #49 meeting is scheduled for May27th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at Spring
Creek Barbecue restaurant on Highway 6 in Missouri City Texas. The speaker will
be Chrisy Campbell, discussing the Artillery at the Battle of Yorktown.
END OF BUSINESS MEETING REPORT
Prepared by Steven J. Barber,
Secretary
Speaker for next Meeting on May 27 2025
on May 6, 2025
Kristie Campbell has been a member of the DAR since 2000.
She is a member of the San Jacinto chapter where she has served 3 terms as Chapter Regent. \
She has been a DAR Correspondent Docent for 8 years.
She is the 2018, 19, 20, 21& 22 National Outstanding Museum Correspondent Docent presenting 77 presentations this past year.
Kristie is currently serving the National Society as the National Vice Chair Junior American Citizens Committee – for Education and Training and the Texas Society as State Chair for Texas Debutants.
She not only has a strong commitment to DAR but also serves the Texas Society Children of the American Revolution, (C.A.R.).
She serves as Senior President of the Captain Edward Weyman, Texas Society Colonial Dames of the 17th Century.
She is the Corresponding Secretary and Past President of the Cross Trails Chapter. She a member of General Society of Mayflower Decedents – Houston Colony.
* Past President of the Daughter's of Founders & Patriots of America, John Shepherd Texas chapter,
Past President of the LaSalle Chapter - Daughters of American Colonists.
She is a member of New England Women & Descendants of American Farmers, Boone Society.
Kristie is a director of the Klein ISD Education Foundation Board.
She received a Points of Light Commendation from President George HW Bush in 2006.
She received the Texas Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Dames Who Make a Difference Award in 2016 for serving over 1600 community service hours, which she has continued to serve each year.
She actively works in local schools, 4-H, Klein FFA, Junior Guild, Camp Hope and oversees a PTSD support group on Facebook currently serving 28 veterans.
She is a graduate of the University of Houston with degrees in Political Science, Economics and Psychology and has a Masters in Digital Learning from Western Governors University.
Kristie lives in Klein, Texas is married to Mike for 26 years, and has 2 daughters Abby Sue 22 and
Arabelle 15.
Kristie is the daughter of Art Bryum, the Texas SAR District 7 VP.
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