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!

Patriot Ancestor: John Templeton, Jr.

JOHN TEMPLETON, Jr. (1760 - 1820) - Both John Templeton, Sr. and Jr. from Rowan County, N.C. fought in the Colonial Wars including Dunmore's War of 1774. They then joined in the Revolutionary War and fought in the Battle of King's Mountain, a decisive battle, on Oct. 7, 1780. John Sr. was a sergeant and flag bearer and John Jr. was a private and fifer. When the father was killed in battle, John Jr. picked up the flag and carried it through the battle. For his service, John was awarded a warrant for 2,000 acres in Tennessee. John married Nancy Hawkins, daughter of Joseph Hawkins of Tennessee. One of his other daughters married John Sevier, first Governor of Tennessee, and the other daughter, Rebecca married John Crockett and gave birth to nine children, three daughters and six sons, the fifth one was Davy Crockett of Tennessee and Texas fame.  John Templeton, Jr. is the ancestor of Tommy (Tom) Jacob Meinecke.

Dinner Meeting - Tuesday September 27, 2016 at 6:30pm

Tom Green will present a program on the Battle of Saratoga and we will have a power point presentation on the Hodges Bend Cemetery clean-up. Dinner Meeting at Sweetwater Country Club 4400 Palm Royale Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479, Phone: (281)-980-4100.  Remember to let Lovell Aldrich know your meal choice when you make your reservation with him at (281)-491-1542. The deadline for reservations is the previous Friday at 6:00 PM.

In the News: The Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, Alexander Hodge Chapter

For more than a century, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education and encouragement of patriotic endeavor. Shown are members of the Alexander Hodge Chapter: Sons of the American Revolution members Tom Green, left, and John Thompson, right, and Daughters of the American Revolution, from second to left, Susan Kirby, Devoni Wardlow and Sharon Ring Rollins.

Posted: Fort Bend Herald, Friday, September 16, 2016 10:05 am, By DIANA NGUYEN

Officer Planning Meeting - August 30, 2016 at 7:00PM

August 30, 2016 at 7:00PM there will be an officer planning meeting at the home of Lovell Aldrich, Phone 281-491-1542. Officers are expected to attend and members are welcome to attend.

SAR Youth Award Programs

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and our local Chapter offer several Youth Award Programs for cash awards and scholarships. These programs are available to various age groups, grade levels, and organizations such as the JROTC and Eagle Scouts. For additional information, refer to Youth Awards Programs web page, or contact our Educational Officer via email.

In the News: U.S. WWII veterans honored with French medal on Battleship Texas - July 4, 2016

Presentation ceremonies of the French Legion of Honor to 16 U.S. WWII veterans aboard the Battleship Texas by the Consul General of France (far right).  Participating in the ceremonies were Carl Hill, Jr., President of Alexander Hodge Chapter of the SAR, and Tom Green, Registrar and Historian.

Refn: U.S. WWII veterans honored with French medal on Battleship Texas, Click 2 Houston, July 4, 2016