THE TEXIAN. The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas VOL III NUMBER 3 OCTOBER 2010 PRESIDENT GENERAL S MESSAGE

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1 THE TEXIAN The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas VOL III NUMBER 3 OCTOBER 2010 TEXIAN NAVY DAY IN MATAGORDA The Sons of the Republic of Texas observed Texian Navy Day with an outstanding celebration of the life of Samuel Rhoads Fisher, the first Secretary of the Navy of the Republic of the Texas, at his hometown of Matagorda on September 18, A 2005 amendment to the Texas Government Code established the third Saturday in September of each year as Texian Navy Day. Originally planned as a ceremony at the grave of Samuel Rhoads Fisher at the historic Matagorda Cemetery, established in 1830 and designated as a Texas Historic Cemetery, torrential rains forced the event indoors. With less than an hour and a half before the planned start time, Rik and Peggy Stanley, owners of the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, moved quickly and resourcefully to arrange for use of the Matagorda Elementary School. The dry, climate-controlled auditorium allowed for much space for the crowd in attendance, including over two dozen descendants of Samuel Rhoads Sam F. Clark, KSJ We are off and running! The 175 th Anniversary has begun with the Battle of Gonzales Come and Take It as we remember the October 1835 events in and around Gonzales. I commend those of our members and their families that participated in the parade and other activities during the celebration. Our weekend visit to Bay City for the September 10 th Executive Committee went off with out a hitch. I appreciate all of those that attended; your input helped make it a big success. The hospitality committee was missing PRESIDENT GENERAL S MESSAGE in action, and we had to make do with what we had on Friday night. Tom/ Dick, you guys were really missed, and we appreciate all your hard work even more. One point of business, during our meeting it was made clear that we have filed our 990s with the IRS. Concern had been raised by some members when they saw our name on a delinquent list of non compliant nonprofit organizations. Rest assured that we are in compliance. Those that could not make the Texian Navy Day Ceremony in Matagorda missed a great event. We Texian Navy Day... 1, 3 President General s Message.. 1, 2 Janet s Journal... 2 In Memoriam... 5 In and Around Texas , honored Secretary of the Navy Samuel Rhoads Fisher and the entire Texas Navy. Things were plenty wet due to all the rain sent our way from the tropical storm. The Matagorda citizens rose to the occasion when a rainout at the cemetery was a sure thing. They rallied the troops and regrouped all of us at a local school auditorium. Great job by the Matagorda folks and our Texian Navy Day Committee. We appreciate the participation of the Texas Navy Association and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. New SRT Members we welcome you aboard. You are the life blood of WHAT S INSIDE cont. pg. 3 cont. pg. 2 Battle of Medina & Monument Hill Pictures Texas History Essay Contest Knight Commander s Message. 13 New Members Calendar of Events... 16

2 PRESIDENT GENERAL S MESSAGE CONT. the SRT; without you we would wither on the vine. I truly hope that you will be involved in your local chapter activities and your community. You are always welcome to come to our Executive Meetings and learn more about your new found organization that perpetuates the memory of those men and women who came to a wilderness and turned it into a great republic. May God Bless Texas Executive Meeting in Bay City September 11, 2010 JANET S JOURNAL srttexas@srttexas.org 1717 Eighth Street Bay City, Texas EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The December Quarterly Meeting will be December 3, 4, 2010 at The Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro, Victoria, TX. Cutoff date is November 19, Rate is $102. Telephone Number is (361) Be thinking about submitting a nomination for the Educator of the Year Award to be presented at the Annual Meeting in Deadline is February 11, Criteria for the award are available from the National office or in the Chapter Presidents Procedures Manual. Nominations from the Chapters for Honorary Membership and Knights of the Order of San Jacinto are due November 19, ATTENTION CHAPTER PRESIDENTS: Remember to send in your Annual Report by January 31, This will determine whether your chapter will receive a rebate check. Your report must include the new officers with mailing addresses, phone numbers and addresses along with your activities during the year as well as a financial statement. Remember: All members that are active service personnel your dues are waived. Notify SRT office by , postal service or by telephone. PLEASE NOTE: Any applicants for membership in the SRT must have 3 signatures of recommending SRT members. It is not necessary if the applicant lives out of state BUT every applicant must affiliate with a chapter. This does not mean that they will have to attend meetings. APPLICATIONS MUST BE TYPED AND NOTARIZED. **DUES NOTICES ARE IN THE MAIL** PLEASE NOTE: Be sure and mail your payment in prior to December 31, 2010 for your chapter to qualify for a rebate check in This is not a new change but is in line with the Constitution and Bylaws. Be working on your chapter archive books. All chapters big or small are eligible for the Archive Award presented at the Annual Meeting. There will be 3 categories, and the winning chapter in each category will be presented a check for $ 100 and receive a certificate. This is thanks to the generosity of Dale Williamson. Criteria for this award are available from the National Office. **NEW** Members can now update their information online and make donations. Go to **NEW**SRT Name Tags for all Members. Cost is $ Use SRT shirt, cap etc. order form on our website. Front row (l-r): L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ; Tom Houston; Sam F. Clark, KSJ; David Hanover; Robert Kendall, KSJ Back row (l-r): Bob Steakley; David Stone; Randy Pollard; Edward Heath; Janet Hickl, Administrative Assistant DISTRICT REPRESENTIVES Front row (l-r) Duane Blair, Bob Steakley and Joe Pyle Back row (l-r) Stan Stokes, John Homman and Ken Pfeiffer not present John Knox 2

3 IN AND AROUND TEXAS TEXIAN NAVY DAY IN MATAGORDA cont. from pg. 1 Fisher. Before and after the ceremony, attendees were able to examine the Fisher family tree and look at other documents chronicling the life of Samuel Rhoads Fisher and the early settlers of Matagorda. The silver lining in the rainout was a more comfortable venue than anyone anticipated no mosquitoes, no heat or humidity, and seats for everyone. The ceremony featured a welcome by Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald and Precinct 2 County Commissioner George Deshotels. James P. Bevill delivered the keynote address; he is the 2009 Summerfield G. Roberts Award winning author of The Paper Republic: the Struggle for Money, Credit and Independence in the Republic of Texas. Mr. Bevill s speech focused on how the new navy of the Republic came into existence, plagued by a constant lack of resources for recruiting sailors and maintaining its first four ships. Under Secretary Fisher s leadership, the small navy conducted raids against shipping off the Mexican coast and affected a blockade of Matamoros and its port at Brazos Santiago, culminating in the legendary exploits along the Yucatan coast during the summer of A ceremonial wreath-laying was led by President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ, and two Fisher descendants; Admiral Beth Fisher represented the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Admiral William C. Fisher IV represented the Texas Navy Association. After the sounding of Taps, Admiral Beth Fisher noted, the magnificent bugler, Benjamin Brooks (of Buglers Across America), brought 170+ years of emotion forward with the memories of our brave ancestors and left few dry eyes. The celebration continued about three blocks away at the historic Christ Episcopal Church with a bar-b-cue lunch hosted by the Texas Navy Association. Christ Episcopal Church is the oldest Episcopal Church in Texas, and its burial records include Samuel Rhoads Fisher. His official cause of death is simply, Shot. The day concluded with a tour of the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, which originally served as Secretary Fisher s home from 1832 until the time of his death on March 14, The Texas Navy Association sponsored a hospitality table during the tour of the historic home. The weekend celebration concluded on Sunday morning with worship at Christ Episcopal Church. It was an especially designed service by the Rev. Father Hoss Gwin as A Colonial Texas Celebration of the Holy Eucharist from the 1789 Prayer Book in Honor of the Texian Navy Commemorative gathering September 19, 2010 at 9 O Clock AM. The language of worship was quaint in association with the times of Here is an example of part of the invitation to Communion: Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in His holy ways; Draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble confession to Almighty God, devoutly kneeling. The closing worship of the weekend was a fitting tribute to the memory and spirit of those people for whom Texian Navy Day sought to recognize. It was concluded with a downpour of rain outside and with water pails placed in the church at various locations to catch the somewhat strong flow of leaks from the roof. A hasty meeting of the Vestry was called for the end of the service to address the drips in the church, which may have flowed beyond the pale of good taste. 3

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5 IN AND AROUND TEXAS The Moses Austin Chapter held its July monthly meeting at its usual location at Hill's Cafe on the third Wednesday. The guest speaker for July was Anthony Gray, a historian of the American antebellum period for nearly a decade. With a primary focus on the economic history of Texas, Andrew s research centers around the land speculation, cotton production, and material culture in the years immediately before and after the Texas Revolution. He also has experience in 19th Century music and military history. Andrew has worked as a battlefield interpreter for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, as well as Appomattox Courthouse National Historic Site; he has also worked for the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and as a material culture reference for PBS and The History Channel. He received a BA in history from Texas A&M in 2004, a MA in history from Texas State University in 2008, and is currently employed as a Contract Compliance Auditor at a local auditing firm in Austin. The title of Andrew's presentation was "Patriotism is a Slender Foundation: The Mercantile Firm of McKinney & Williams in the Texas Revolution". Thomas F. McKinney and Samuel May Williams funded nearly ten percent of the Texas Revolution. This service, while invaluable to the fledgling Texan Republic, was done primarily out of self interest. McKinney and Williams mercantile, located at the mouth of the Brazos River, was principally devoted to the cotton trade, but their business ventures also included land speculation and smuggling. These interests were all threatened by Santa Anna's government in 1835, and the partners joined the Texan revolt against Mexican centralism. However, both men were against Texan independence, and the aid they provided the rebellion left them deeply in debt. McKinney and Williams provide an excellent basis from which to re-conceptualize the causes behind the Texas Revolution - a war that was funded and led primarily by land speculators and merchants. A few members of the Moses Austin Chapter relaxing at Hill's Cafe (from left to right Richard Daywood, Tom Kendall, Mike Young, Mike Jenkins) MOSES AUSTIN CHAPTER # 12 SRT Book Exchange & Circulating Library This program started last year, to exchange books among SRT members. These books are quality level literature that should not be improperly disposed of. Each book has a label that lists the donor and each individual that reads the book. Bring a book to the Annual Meeting, or check one out. Each donated book becomes the property of The Sons of the Republic of Texas, and is used in the circulating library. In Memoriam Name Chapter Hometown Dr. John Allen Barton Jr. 3 Salado, TX John Samuel Byrd 45 Dallas, TX George Edwill Gray 19 Garrison, TX 5

6 IN AND AROUND TEXAS MONUMENT HILL CHAPTER # 53 CEMETERY RENOVATION This year SRT # 53 is working at Drawe Cemetery in rural Fayette Co. This community service project is our third graveyard in as many years. We worked at Drawe on Feb. 19th and May 14th straightening head stones, cutting back bramble, and resetting and cleaning grave markers. SRT # 53 meets 6 times a year in the La Grange Country Club for lunch and business and 6 times a year in the assigned cemetery for community service. Member participants were: Mark Adams (photographer, SRT # 53 President), Weldon Koenig (camo ball cap, SRT # 53 Vice President), Bob Schuhmann (light caps, SRT # 53 member and SRT District Rep.), and Neale Rabensburg (black ball cap, SRT # 53 Member). The Fort Worth Public Library received a copy of the SRT DVDs. This was presented to them on Oct. 1, at the downtown building. Ephraim Daggett Chapter # 36 Dr. Gene Allen Smith, Professor of History at Texas Christian University gave a presentation of Manifest Destiny s Texas Revolution at the Davy Crockett Chapter meeting on Sept 28, The chapter had guests from the Ephraim M. Daggett Chapter, Chris Hull, Duane Blair, and L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ. Chris Hull, Gerry Geiger, Donna Kruse (Librarian Supervisor), L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ, and Russell Leavens. 6 Dr. Gene Allen Smith and Ed Vela, Chapter President

7 IN AND AROUND TEXAS WILLIAM DEPRIEST SUTHERLAND CEREMONY AT LAKE TEXANA On Saturday afternoon, August 28, 2010, at the Sutherland Family Cemetery on Lake Texana near Edna, Texas, Elizabeth White and her sister, both DRT members, organized to dedicate a marker honoring their ancestor who was killed in the Alamo. The hero's father is buried in this obscure family cemetery that is well maintained. The owners of the property live near the cemetery and were present for the ceremony. Their Boy Scout son had cleaned the cemetery and the area around it, and the parents were proud to have over 100 people in attendance for this ceremony. 7 Photos contributed by Dale Williamson

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10 IN AND AROUND TEXAS OPEN INVITATION An open invitation to all to attend the numerous 175th anniversary events in the "Heart of Texas" District. Beginning in Gonzales on the 2nd of October "Come and Take It" Days with a parade and numerous events throughout the weekend. On the 30th of October the action moves to San Antonio where the San Antonio Living History Association (SALHA) commemorates the "Battle of Concepcion with a reenactment at 11:00 AM in the park area west of the mission very close to the actual battle site. The next event is also in San Antonio in La Villita in the downtown where SALHA recreates the "Siege and Battle of Bexar" with reenactments beginning at 10:00 AM, including the surrender of General Cos at the actual site at La Villita's Cos House. At 5:00 PM the Alamo Chapter will conduct a memorial to Ben Milam at the monument in Milam Park where he is buried. Finally, on March 6th at 5:30 AM the "Dawn at the Alamo" event will honor the fallen with re-enactors, wreath laying and a toast to the fallen. We hope to have good news coverage, good weather and as many of you that can attend in "boots and blazers". REMEMBER THE ALAMO!! TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST Topic: The Battle of San Jacinto: Events Before and After the Battle Contest deadline: Entries must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2011 Rules and criteria may be obtained at or contact The Sons of the Republic of Texas. Eagle Court of Honor for Jacob W. Burchardt and Hunter L. Chapman, August 15, 2010, Troop 308 Waco. Rechartering of the Anson Jones Chapter # 39 in Abilene on September 7,

11 IN AND AROUND TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HONORED AS YELLOW ROSE President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ and Janet Hickl Janet Hickl was commissioned as a Yellow Rose of Texas by Governor Rick Perry after 10 years of service as administrative assistant for The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT). Hickl received her commission proclamation Saturday, Sept. 11, during the SRT executive committee meeting. She has the capability of dealing with grouchy old men and making them feel like they re important, said L. Vaughn Oliver, Immediate Past President General of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. And still gets her work done Oliver, Knight of San Jacinto, said. When Hickl takes office as Matagorda County Clerk on Jan. 1, she will have held her position with the SRT for double the amount of time any other administrative assistant held the position, said Oliver. Hickl has been responsible for administration of a brotherhood with over 3,500 members. The Sons of the Republic of Texas hold prestigious literary contests in which they award cash prizes. For the past 10 years, Hickl single-handedly collected the thousands of literary submissions; compiled editorial content for The Texian, a publication produced by the SRT; created membership DVDs and carried out the many other administrative tasks. While The Sons of the Republic of Texas office headquarters are in Bay City, many of the officers of the chapter live in other parts of the state and membership hails from around the world. Oliver said they chose to have their quarterly executive meeting in Bay City so that they could honor Hickl for her service to the chapter. The Yellow Rose of Texas Commission is given only under the authority of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas. The award is given to Texas women who make significant contributions to their communities and to Texas in the preservation of history, the accomplishments of the present and building of the future. The Yellow Rose of Texas Award was conceived during the term of Governor Allan Shivers ( ). While Oliver said the SRT wishes Hickl all the best in her future post as Matagorda County Clerk, she will be missed by those in the SRT who thought of her as Snowflake because she is so unique and there will never be another like her. She certainly deserves (this award) and we re extremely proud that she was able to stay as long as she was, said Oliver. By Heather Menzies Bay City Tribune Published September 19,

12 IN AND AROUND TEXAS EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY Eighth generation Texan, Ronald Stuart Franke received the rank of Eagle Scout on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum. His great-great-great-great-great grandfather, Humphrey Jackson, was a member of Stephen F. Austin's Original "Old 300". Stuart's Grandfather Ronald Reed Franke of Buda, his father Ronald Reed Franke Jr. of Austin and his uncle, Mark Steven Franke of Evergreen, Colorado, are members of the Moses Austin Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas in Austin. Part of Stuart's recognition was a letter from Congressman Lloyd Doggett acknowledging his accomplishment and noting his memory of having presented Stuart's father with his Eagle back in Congressman Doggett also provided a flag that had flown over the Capitol and State Representative Patrick Rose provided a Texas flag that had flown over our capitol in Austin. Both flags were flown the day Stuart completed his Board of Review for Eagle Scout. According to Stuart's grandfather, the presentation of the SRT Certificate, which was unknown to Stuart or his father prior to its presentation, was a significant point of interest to the more than 50 people in attendance. Stuart is a 2010 Fine Arts graduate of A. N. McCallum High School in Austin. At McCallum he was a member of the National Honor Society. He received a letter for four years of active participation in the marching band. He won frequent recognition for his trumpet playing. However, he really hit his stride as a member of "The Knights of Steel", the school steel drum band. As a senior, Stuart won a Trustees Award for being in the top 10% of his class and the Principals Award for exemplary contributions to the school. Stuart's Eagle Scout Project was the beautification of the Fine Arts entrance on the McCallum Campus. Stuart raised funds for this project through a concert and inviting friends and family to participate with donations. After the project was completed, there were excess funds which Stuart donated to the Capitol Area Council building fund. He presented a check for $150 to the Boy Scout Council Representative at the opening of his Eagle Scout program. During his years as a scout, Stuart attended Philmont and Seabase, which are classified as High Adventure camps along with countless overnight campouts at Lost Pines and other locations around Central Texas. Stuart left Austin in mid-august to take up residence and begin studies in marketing at Colorado State University in Fort Collins this fall, where he received the Provost Scholarship. Stuart is presented his SRT Eagle Scout recognition certificate by his Grandmother, Billie Franke, who was his mentor for his Eagle Scout requirements. Ronnie Franke, Jr, Stuart's father, recalling the years of scouting with Stuart. Patrick Morris, Scout Master, Troop 49, Austin. Stuart Franke presenting Bob Oatman, Capitol Area Council, with building fund donation. 12 Ric Trent presenting Stuart with his Eagle Badge.

13 Billy E. Johnson, KSJ Knight Commander KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF SAN JACINTO KNIGHT COMMANDER S MESSAGE Fellow Knights You are invited to attend the awards ceremony at the Presidio La Bahia. We must always represent the SRT and the Knights in every capacity. I encourage all of you to attend. Dates and times have been announced in The Texian. Each year, chapters have the opportunity to submit a man whom they feel worthy of the honor of knighthood. It is now that time. Remember to consider a man who has shown prior years service to both the Sons and the State of Texas. Consideration should not be taken lightly. You may submit your choice to Janet at the National Office. The 2011 annual meeting will be held in Galveston, TX. Please make plans to attend as we will be investing Jerry Patterson. I was very impressed with the attendance at our 2010 Knights Investiture in Tyler, TX. I appreciate all Knights for their dedication and feel we can make 2011 even better. Next April s annual meeting will conclude my service as your Knight Commander. It has been a great honor and pleasure serving and I will continue to support the Knights. Forever remember that we live in the greatest country and state in the world. God bless Texas Billy E. Johnson, Knight Commander IN AND AROUND TEXAS MEMBERS OF THE SPEAKERS BUREAU Tomball campus of Lone Star College on Friday, September 3, 2010 promoted our Texas History Lecture series at the college later this month. We were there for a Tomball Chamber of Commerce meeting to hand out flyers for our Texas History Lecture. There were between 200 and 300 people in attendance. We appeared at this event last year, and our citizen attendance for our Texas History Lecture last year was the largest the college had ever had for a continuing education lecture for citizens over age

14 NEW SRT MEMBERS Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown Larry K. Arnold 1 Elijah Collard Katy, TX Dr. Charles Eugene Baker 1 Isaiah Curd Houston, TX Clayton Gerald Brollier 1 John Seabrook Sydnor Houston, TX Danny Paul Brown 1 James Henderson Brown Crystal Beach, TX Howard Gregory Butter 1 William Friend McMahon Houston, TX Stephen Thomas Dwyer 1 Edward Dwyer Bellaire, TX Samuel Jocob Dwyer 1 Isaiah Curd Bellaire, TX Kevin Micheal Dwyer 1 Isaish Curd Bellaire, TX William Earl Fairbanks 1 Drury Sanders Tomball, TX James Paul Gimmestad 1 Joseph Mims Katy, TX Brian Richard Hefty 1 Elijah Gossett Houston, TX Brian Richard Hefty 1 Andrew Edwards Gossett Houston, TX William Revis Jorgensen 1 Benjamin Richardson Jefferson, LA George Edwin Lem 1 Robert Cummings Houston, TX James Edward Mitchell 1 Benjamin Head Kingwood, TX Randy Keith Schumann 1 August Wilhelm Schumann Pearland, TX Michael Neal Williamson 1 Robert McAlpine Williamson Houston, TX Lovett Leslie Ledger 3 Mahala Mussett Costley Thompson Copperas Cove, TX Travis Isham Smith Jr. 6 Cyrus Campbell Wharton, TX Bruce Edward Toppin III 7 John Allison San Antonio, TX Stephen Randolph West Jr. 7 John William Smith San Antonio, TX Stephen Randolph West 7 John William Smith San Antonio, TX Joshua Stephen Gatlin 8 Mason Gabriel Cole Dallas, TX Alexander Gray Robinson 8 Jesse Robinson Plano, TX Alexander Gray Robinson 8 John Robinson Plano, TX John Anderson Stoneham II 8 James Charlton Moore Dallas, TX Matthew Alexander Strickler 8 Green Weaver Frisco, TX Mickey Edward Woods 8 Henry Hahn Bentonville, AR Matthew Sydnor Brollier 10 John Seabrook Sydnor Houston, TX William Earl Ray Jr. 10 James C. Ray Nome, TX 14

15 NEW SRT MEMBERS Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown Terry Lee Cochran 12 Samuel S. Lewis Pflugerville, TX Terry Lee Cochran 12 Martin Baty Cochran Pflugerville, TX Terry Lee Cochran 12 Joseph Sidney Cochran Pflugerville, TX Jerry C. Drake 12 Honorary Member Washington, DC Brian Newton Fuller 12 James Madison Perrin Austin, TX Robert Terry Kruse 12 Henry Swepson (S.) Whitehead Taylor, TX Hunter Rowe Jenkins Jr. 20 John (called Jack) Sanders Richmond, VA Marshall Walls Jenkins 20 John Sanders Richmond, VA Cody Robert Schendel 24 Robert Edward Schendel Yorktown, TX Nathan Moore Shutt 24 Robert Mortimer Milby San Antonio, TX Brandon Reid Owens 29 Jesse Kincheloe Davis Arlington, TX Luke Tucker Owens 29 Jesse Kincheloe Davis Arlington, TX Bobby Jack Barbee Jr. 36 Major Edward Barbee Weatherford, TX Thomas Ronald Jackson 38 William B. Horn Deer Park, TX Alfredo Gerardo Collazo Jr. 40 Consolacion Arocha Urrutia Laredo TX Johnny James Craig 40 James George Bleiblerville, TX Sherrill Daniel Shelton 40 Gottfried Heimann San Antonio, TX Jacob Riley Wood 40 Spencer Morris Denton, TX Jonathan Holland Veale 47 John William Smith Ennis, TX John Cole Draper Jr. 48 Archibald Magill Green Austin, TX David Merrill Draper 48 Archibald Magill Green Sugar Land, TX Roddy Marion Smith 48 Arabella Gray Deaver Harrington Frederickburg, TX David Samuel Gallant Jr. 56 Jesse Allen Latexo, TX Carl Robert Currie 57 Joseph Burleson Big Spring, TX Randy Joe Weaver 57 Jesse Allen Big Spring, TX Kevin Dean Bass 58 William Eldridge Archer Conroe, TX Larry Hollis Blackburn 58 John H Durrett Tomball, TX Russell Lewis McLaughlin 58 Ulysses A. D. Weathersby Conroe, TX Larry Allen Redmon 58 William Hiram Little Bryan, TX John Kenton Thompson 58 John Oliver Bracken The Woodlands, TX 15

16 Calendar of Events 2010 Executive Committee Meeting December 3-4 Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro St., Victoria, TX (361) ; Rate: $102, ask for the SRT block Executive Committee Meetings June 3-4 Huntsville Holiday Inn Express, 148 S. Interstate 45, Huntsville, (936) ; May 15, 2011, 3 PM cut-off; Sept March 27 April 21 September 18 September 18 October 2 November 3 November 20 April 1-3 March Rate: single/double $90 + tax, ask for the SRT block. San Antonio Drury Inn San Antonio near La Cantera, IH-10 West, San Antonio, (210) , ask for SRT block LTI Group Number: SRT Events Goliad Massacre San Jacinto Day Texian Navy Day Monument Hill Remembrance Ceremony The Battle of Gonzales Stephen F. Austin s Birthday (Father of Texas) Tomball Parade 2011 Annual Meeting The Tremont House, 2300 Ship s Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX; (409) ; Rate: $139; Cutoff date: March 10, 2011, ask for the SRT block Annual Meeting Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel & Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker (Highway 16), Kerrville, TX Toll-Free: YO RESORT ( ), ask for the SRT block EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING December 3-4, Hampton Inn, 7006 N. Navarro St., Victoria, TX 77904; (361) ; Rate: $ Eighth Street Bay City, TX RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Contact us at: SRT Office: srttexas@srttexas.org 1717 Eighth Street, Bay City, TX Phone: (979) Fax: (979)