Memorial Service for Lewis Mangum Jr., Saturday, March 13, 2020 @ 11:00AM

Lewis Mangum, Jr. passed away on February 13, 2020, and was cremated.  Visitation with the family is at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2020 at the Pearland Methodist Church located at 2314 North Grand Blvd., which is just off FR-518 south of the rail-road tracks. The easiest way to get to the church is to take the Sam Houston toll road to Cullen and go south on Cullen to FR-518, then turn left and drive one block to North Grand Blvd. Take a left turn on North Grand Blvd. and the Methodist Church is on the left.  The memorial service is at the Pearland Methodist Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2020. The phone number of the Pearland Methodist Church is 281-485-1466.

VA Hospital Visit Saturday November 9th at 10am

Our next Houston VA Hospital visit is Saturday November 9th at 10am and we will meet in the hospital main lobby for about 9:45am.

Should anyone like to participate purchasing gift bag items, I will be picking up the majority of the gift items on the evening of Thursday November 7th, so let me know should you want to participate.

Fred Bultman

Memorial Service for Bryan Jay "B Jay" Cannon

The Reverend Doctor Bryan Jay Cannon, aged 90, passed away on July 8, 2019. A memorial service will be held on July 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main Street, Houston, Texas. Following the service will be a reception at the church.

VA Hospital Visit on July 6, 2019

Our next Houston VA Hospital visit is Saturday July 6th at 10am and we will meet in the hospital main lobby for about 9:45am.

Please let me know should you or any of your chapter members like to participate and or make a donation to the VA Hospital for any of the respective events, and I will assist in facilitating the process.

Any participation will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Fred Bultman

Grave Marking Ceremony of Private Randolph Foster

Members of the Alexander Hodge and San Jacinto Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Grave Marking Ceremony of Private Randolph Foster in Fulshear Cemetery. 

Left to right, John Thompson, Tom Green, Carl Hill, Mike Bailey.

Christmas Party 2018 - December 16, 2018

Christmas 2018

Gifts donated by SAR to KHOU's Secret Santa Toy Drive

VA Hospital Visit on November 10, 2018

Our next Houston VA Hospital visit is Saturday November 10th at 10am and we will meet in the hospital main lobby for about 9:45am.

Please let me know should you or any of your chapter members like to participate and or make a donation to the VA Hospital for any of the respective events, and I will assist in facilitating the process.

Any participation will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Fred Bultman

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Members of Alexander Hodge Chapter at National Congress in Houston

Past Chapter President Ron Brown, past Texas SAR President Tom Green and founding
member + past Chapter President Carl Hill Jr.

Past President Ron Brown, President General Larry T. Guzy​ (Georgia SAR)
and founding  member + past Chapter President Carl Hill Jr. 

"Battle of Medina honored" - The Texas Compatriot - Fall 2017

Tom Green flag presentation at Battle of Medina

Each year SAR members gather under large oak trees to honor all the men, on both sides, who participated in the Battle of Medina, which occurred on Aug. 18, 1813.  This was the bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil, with between 800 and 1,300 men killed.  In the photo above the memorial program is beginning with principal speaker Atascosa County Judge Robert Hurley welcoming attendees.

Christmas Party 2017 - December 10, 2017

Christmas 2017

Houston VA Medical Center Visit - November 18, 2017

From left are Tom Green, Elizabeth Neely (Director of Recreational Therapy), Fred Bultman and Carl Hill.

The Alexander Hodge Chapter of the SAR visited the VA Hospital in the Houston Medical Center on Saturday November 18, 2017. A certificate of appreciation was presented to Elizabeth Neely, Director of Recreational Therapy, for her help.

Field Trip to Bayou Bend - June 17, 2017

Bayou Bend - Home of Ima Hogg

George Washington Birthday dinner at the Junior League - February 22, 2017

SAR Color guard helping Paul Carrington Chapter #5, to celebrate the 74th annual George Washington Birthday dinner at the Junior League, on February 22, 2017. The Honorable Ed Emmet was presented with the George Washington Distinguished Service Award at the dinner. Pictured, L to R are, Carl Hill, Tom Green, Jim Bevill, Tom Jackson, & Tom Houston.

George Washington Parade in Laredo, Texas - February 18, 2017

Tom Green, (center) carrying the Texas flag, was among those leading the George Washington Parade in Laredo, Texas on February 18th. This photo appeared on the front page of the Washington Post the morning after the parade.

Mirabeau B. Lamar Day - January 26, 2017

On January 26th, designated Lamar Day by the Texas Legislature, Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore read a proclamation honoring Mirabeau B. Lamar at his gravesite in Morton Cemetery, Richmond, Texas. Attending were: kneeling, Glen Camp, and Carl Hill, back row, Mike Bailey, Tom Green, Rion Braddock, & Tom Houston. Mirabeau B. Lamar was inaugurated President of the Republic of Texas in 1838 and is known as the Father of Texas Education.

Flag Program at Rogers Middle School - November 10, 2016

Carl Hill and Tom Green presented a Flag Program to children at Rogers Middle School in Pearland, Texas just before Veterans Day. John Thompson also assisted and provided these photos.

Houston VA Medical Center Visit - November 5, 2016

On November 5, 2016 SAR members of the Alexander Hodge Chapter visited veterans at the Houston VAMC and distributed socks, magazines and personal grooming items for the veterans. From left are Lovell Aldrich, Carrie Isaacks Bornaschella, Carl Hill, Ron Brown, Jim Kinney, Fred Bultman, Liz Neely (Director of Recreational Therapy). Michelle Bultman, and Tom Green.

The Alexander Hodge Chapter of the SAR visited the VA Hospital in the Houston medical center on Saturday November 5, 2016 in observance of Veterans Day on November 11th. There was a good turn out with seven members and two guests (Michelle Bultman and Carrie Isaacks Bornaschella). The group was escorted through the spinal cord injury unit by Liz Neely, the director of recreational therapy.

Alexander Hodge SAR Annual Christmas Party - December 11, 2016 at 6:30PM

Food, Fellowship, Games, Singing, Prizes, Christmas Cheer. Details on what to bring coming later but…….  Email Sharon Aldrich, astrogalska@aol.com NOW to confirm that you will be coming. You don't want to miss this fun evening!!

SAR Members and guests attend "Dream On" at Stages Theatre

A group of SAR members and guests, waiting to see the Marvelous Wonderettes in “Dream On” at Stages Theatre in Houston. A wonderful time was had by all! Don’t miss the next event!

97th "Birthday Party" of World War I Concrete Ship SS Selma - April 30, 2016

Publicity Chair Tom Meinecke with President Carl Hill at the 97th "Birthday Party" of World War I Concrete Ship SS Selma at the Edward T. Austin House in Galveston on April 30, 2016. Tom was the guest speaker and spoke about Alexander Hodge, "Patriot of Two Revolutions" and the history of the Alexander Hodge Chapter.