The SAR Welcomes Three Members of the Cochran Family

Oliver Cochran, Sr.

Oliver and William Cochran

We would like to welcome the newest members to the SAR, Oliver Cochran, Sr., as well as Oliver and William Cochran.

"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.

"Tom Green finally 'graduates' the third grade" - The Texas Compatriot - Fall 2017

"Editor's note: This abridged thank-you note and photo was provided by Compatriot John Kenton Thompson with Mary Elizabeth of The Woodlands.  Their suggested headline has been used above."

"Dear Ms. Kotfhage:

  Thank you again for allowing Compatriot Thomas Green of the Houston, Texas, area and me to provide a flag history presentation at your school this day.  Wonderful school and group of youngsters, and we were most impressed by the students attentiveness and interest in the presentation."

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.

Patriot Ancestor: Col. Mark Bird

Mark Bird was born 1763, in Berk Co., Pennsylvania into the iron master family of William Bird. William was the strength of the family. William died in 1763 the year Mark married into the Ross family. William left Mark 3000 acres of land three forges a gristmill and a saw mill.

Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM

 The Speaker for the November 28th meeting will be Sam Houston State University history professor Caroline Crimm, and her topic will be "Benjamin Franklin and the international aspects of gaining help for the American Revolution".   Our dinner meeting will be Tuesday November 28th at the Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land, TX. We start to gather around 6:30 P. M. and the meeting starts at 7:00 P. M.  Please contact Compatriot Lovell Aldrich at 281-491-1542 or email him at reservations@hodgesar.org to make reservations and choose a menu item. The reservation and cancellation deadline is noon Friday, November 24th.

Officer Planning Meeting - November 8, 2017

November 8, 2017 at 7:00PM there will be an officer planning meeting at the home of Lovell Aldrich, email reservations@hodgesar.org or Phone 281-491-1542. Officers are expected to attend and members are welcome to attend.

Dinner Meeting - Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 6:30 PM

The Speaker for the meeting will be Rice professor John B. Boles who will speak on his new book, "Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty". You don't want to miss this meeting, and one of professor Bole's books will be given away as the door prize. This meeting will be the past president's meeting, where we will honor, our chapter past presidents: Lovell Aldrich; Tom McCormick; Mike Green; Lance Salge; Shane Steele; Fred Bultman; Lee Phillips; Tom Meinecke; Dennis Nall; Ron Brown and Carl Hill. Please contact Compatriot Lovell Aldrich with your dinner selection. The choices are Swiss Steak and Gravy or Maple Glazed Chicken. Lovell's phone number is 281-491-1542.

Officer Planning Meeting - August 29, 2017

August 29, 2017 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.