THE TEXIAN. The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas VOL III NUMBER 2 JULY 2010 SAN JACINTO DAY CEREMONY

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1 THE TEXIAN The Official Publication of The Sons of the Republic of Texas VOL III NUMBER 2 JULY 2010 Sam F. Clark, KSJ When you read this message, our great nation will have celebrated another 4th of July. Spring has come and gone as we head into the dog days of summer. It is a great time to be thinking about the 175 th Anniversary of Texas Independence and to begin planning our various activities in the SAN JACINTO DAY CEREMONY San Jacinto Day celebration began early with the San Jacinto Chapter hosting a dinner on Tuesday evening, April 20, at the Steamboat House in Houston to honor the crew of the USS Texas: Commander Robert Ronsca and his wife, COB (Chief of the Boat) Rory Wohlgemuth, and Junior Sailor of the Year Christopher Taormina. The Sailor of the Year, Michael Reuss, was an expectant father and unable to attend. The dinner was also attended by President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ and Immediate Past President General L. Vaughn Oliver, KSJ. Also present was Mr. Travis LaGrone, president of the Navy League of Houston, and Ms. Eron B. Tynes, president of the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The chapter proudly displayed its SRT banner with signatures of all of the crew of the nuclear-powered submarine. The evening was a great prelude to the San Jacinto Day ceremony, and the crew was most appreciative of the dinner and tokens of recognition. PRESIDENT GENERAL S MESSAGE celebration of the 175 th. The public will become more aware of Texas Independence as newspapers and magazines will have more articles about Texas and the early Republic. We need to take full advantage of this opportunity and get involved in the re-dedication of historical markers and sights and promote the observance of historical dates before and during the Republic. San Jacinto Day Ceremonies.. 1, 3, 5 President General s Message... 1 Texas History Essay Contest Winners... 4 Texian Navy Day in Matagorda.. 6 June Executive Committee Meeting... 7 Let each of us be involved at our local city and county levels and request Proclamations from our Public Officials to really emphasize the important dates in our state s history. Chapters can plan events to recognize and emphasize special historical dates and get the members involved. Volunteers can speak at WHAT S INSIDE cont. pg. 3 cont. pg. 2 Madam Powell Marker Re-Dedication In & Around Texas In Memoriam New Members Calendar of Events... 16

2 PRESIDENT GENERAL S MESSAGE local luncheons for the Rotary and Lions Clubs, or at local schools and other organizations in your areas to promote Texas History. Chapters that meet regularly at a restaurant or other facility should be sure and recognize the management/owner for their support of the SRT with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Chapter. They will display that certificate on their wall and we will all benefit. We need to get volunteers through our Speakers Bureau to speak on behalf of the SRT. Frequent requests for speakers on Texas history come from various historical organizations throughout the state. Chapter Presidents, please be thinking about purchasing flags for your chapter if you currently do not have them. In times past we have been able to place combined orders at a savings along with SRT podium drapes. The flags available include U.S., Texas, SRT, and the Knight flags. We will have pricing at our next Executive Meeting in September. Enjoy your summer! God Bless Texas And Each of You HENDERSON COUNTY, TEXAS COMMISSIONERS COURT cont. from pg. 1 (L-R) Commissioners Jerry West, Ronny Lawrence, Piney Woods Chapter President Charles Luna, Henderson County Judge David Holstein, Commissioners Joe Hall and Wade McKinney. Henderson County, Texas Commissioners Court issues resolution proclaming April 21, 2010 as San Jacinto Day in Henderson County, requesting all citizens of Henderson County to join in the celebration of this important event in Texas history. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISTRICT REPRESENTIVES 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 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 SAN JACINTO DAY CEREMONY cont. from pg. 1 On Wednesday, April 21, the official State of Texas San Jacinto Day Ceremony was held on the steps of the San Jacinto Monument. Mr. Will Haddock served as co-chairman. Ron Stone, Jr. was Master of Ceremonies, and James L. Haley, author of Sam Houston, gave the keynote address. Sam Houston IV, KSJ read from the official Battle Report of General Sam Houston. President General Clark and SRT Education Committee Chairman Mr. Denton Bryant awarded, the three winners of the SRT Texas History Essay Award. Robert Hancock, Immediate Past President of the Sam Houston Chapter, also awarded the winners of the essay awards contest. San Jacinto Chapter President Ron Brown awarded the Sailor and Junior Sailor of the Year Awards for the USS Texas. After the ceremony, many attendees enjoyed lunch at the San Jacinto Inn. It was a great day, well-attended, and the weather was perfect. Plans are already under way for the 175 th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto in Everyone should make plans now to attend. SAN JACINTO VETERAN MEMORIAL SRT members Don Taylor & his wife Bonnie from Harper, TX and Larry Morris & wife Judy from Fredericksburg attended the memorial at Bluffton cemetery in Llano Co., TX. Don and Larry served as color guards. 3

4 IN AND AROUND TEXAS THE TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST COMMITTEE CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR As the Texas History Essay Contest Committee prepares for another Essay Contest we remember George R. Brown, KSJ, who contributed the funds through the Brown Foundation to begin recognizing Senior High School Students who submitted Texas History Essays in a contest for College Scholarships. Begun 37 years ago there is no question that the Annual Contest has fulfilled a vision to explore the spirit of the Texas frontier during the Republic of Texas. In the School Year, a large number of entries (40) were received from a very wide geographic area throughout the State of Texas. More than 25 Texas towns and cities were represented and (7) seven other states were also represented in the contest. Each year, the Essay Contest is announced through the Texas Education Agency to all Senior High Schools in Texas during the months of September and October. Typical Essay Topics chosen by the Committee include, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, The Battle of the Alamo, The Goliad Massacre, The Battle of San Jacinto and other appropriate Texas History Topics. This year s contest entries were very well written and researched with 12 essays reaching the Finalist Category. Scholarship Winners this year were: Miss Emily Glazener from Rockport, Texas, First Place winner and recipient of a $3,000 Scholarship will attend the University of Texas. Miss Sarah Fallin, from Katy, Texas Second Place winner and recipient of a $2,000 Scholarship will attend Texas A&M University and Miss Victoria Schwartz from Lufkin, Texas Third Place winner and recipient of a $1,000 Scholarship will attend The University of Texas. The Texas State Historical Association has selected the Essay of First Place Winner, Emily Glazener for publication in the Texas Historian to be distributed in the fall of Members of the current committee are Chief Judge Joe Ericson, KSJ, Tom Green, KSJ, Bryant Slimp, Gerald Sitterle, KSJ, and Chairman Denton Bryant. Pictured above from left to right: Sam Clark, President General, Miss Emily Glazener, Sarah Fallin, Victoria Schwartz, and Denton Bryant, Chairman of the Annual Texas History Essay Contest. The Texas History Essay Topic was The Battle of Coleto and the Goliad Massacre. 4

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6 IN AND AROUND TEXAS TEXIAN NAVY DAY CEREMONY IN MATAGORDA By: SRT Texas Navy Committee On Saturday, September 18, 2010, 11:00 AM, The Sons of the Republic of Texas will sponsor a ceremony at Matagorda Cemetery, honoring Secretary of the Navy Samuel Rhoads Fisher and the entire Republic of Texas Navy. After witnessing the capture of the Texas flagship Independence during a running battle with the Mexican ships Vencedor del Alamo and Libertado near the mouth of the Brazos River on April 17, 1837, Secretary Fisher planned the storied Yucatan Expedition, where the Texas Navy raised the Lone Star Flag of the Republic of Texas on Mexican soil. The local citizens of Matagorda are excited about the event that will honor the Republic of Texas Navy and one of their early citizens, Samuel Rhoads Fisher. Several descendants of Secretary Fisher will be present to participate in the ceremony. Representatives from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Navy Association also will participate. With the approach of the 175 th anniversary of Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico, it is appropriate to remember the events that led to the Texas Revolution. Much of the colonists discontent with the centralist Mexican government involved maritime issues, including unreasonable tariffs on shipped goods. In September 1835, the first naval engagement occurred near Velasco, between the Texian privateer ship, the San Felipe, and a Mexican revenue cutter, the Correo Mejicano; the Correo Mejicano was forced to surrender unconditionally. Less than one month later, the first land engagement between Texian colonists and Mexican forces occurred at Gonzales on October 2, The fall of 1835 in Texas was as volatile as the pre-revolution American sentiment in the British colonies only 60 years earlier. Bringing lawn chairs, hats and umbrellas for rain or sun will be good planning. If storming or lightning, the ceremony will be held in the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, the historic home of Samuel Rhoads Fisher 107 St. Mary Street, Matagorda, TX Overnight accommodations in Matagorda are limited or already booked, but there should be ample room in nearby Bay City, 15 miles from Matagorda. After the ceremony, the Texas Navy Association is sponsoring a BBQ lunch at Christ Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall located at 206 Cypress Street in Matagorda. The cost of the meal is $7 per person, and lunch reservations are requested for planning purposes. Tickets for the lunch will be pre-sold in Matagorda County. For attendees outside of the Matagorda area, lunch reservations should be made by contacting Admiral William C. Fisher, IV by at: wyebrook@swbell.net. After lunch, Rik and Peggy Stanley, owners of the Stanley-Fisher Bed & Breakfast, have graciously opened their historic home to everyone attending the Texian Navy Day ceremony. The Texas Navy Association will provide soft drinks and coffee during the reception and tour of the Fisher House. For people staying in the area Saturday night, Christ Episcopal Church has planned a colonial Texas church service at 9:00 AM on Sunday. Christ Church is the oldest Episcopal Church in Texas, established in 1838; Samuel Rhoads Fisher was one of its early members. Texian Navy Day is observed on the third Saturday of September. The Honorable Todd Staples, currently the Agriculture Commissioner of Texas and SRT honorary member, authored the legislation designating Texian Navy Day as an official, state recognition day. Enacted by the 79 th Texas legislature in 2005, Texian Navy Day is honored each year on the third Saturday in September. Commissioner Staples drafted the legislation as a Texas State Senator, which office he served at the time. For additional information, contact SRT Texas Navy Committee Chairman David Hanover at (903) or by at: dhanover@suddenlink.net. 6

7 IN AND AROUND TEXAS JUNE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING IN LIBERTY Michael Mark has been approved for Membership in the Hugh B. Johnston (Liberty, Texas) Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Any male person of good moral character who is a direct descendant of a loyal resident of Texas prior to her merger with the United States of America on February 19, 1846, is eligible for membership in the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Mark s qualifying ancestor was Charlotte Wade Mark who was born in the Republic of Texas in Pictured with Mark (holding SRT certificate) are Sons of the Republic of Texas member Thomas Chambers, Sons of the Republic of Texas President General Sam F. Clark, Jr., Daughters of the Republic of Texas President General Patti Atkins, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Franklin Hardin (Liberty, Texas) Chapter President Linda McGowan Jamison, and Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Committee member Karen McNair. The gentleman in the Texas hat at the Liberty County Courthouse is Dr. Jere C. Showalter. The picture at Casa Don Boni features Hugh B. Johnston Chapter President Dozier Partlow, Dr. Jere Showalter, Michael Mark, and Tommy Chambers. 7

8 IN AND AROUND TEXAS TEXAS CENTENNIAL HISTORIC MARKER RE-DEDICATION AT SITE OF THE HOME OF ELIZABETH POWELL Texas Centennial Historical Marker. Site of the Home of Elizabeth Powell Keynote speaker Dr. Gregg Dimmick On Saturday, May 1, 2010, the San Jacinto Chapter #1, Houston, hosted a rededication of the Texas Centennial historical marker placed at the site of the home of Elizabeth Powell in Author Gregg Dimmick, a full-time pediatrician and parttime avocational archeologist, was the keynote speaker. Madam Powell s Tavern was the meeting place of the remaining Mexican Army, some 2,500 strong, after the defeat of Santa Anna at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836; the Mexican generals met to decide if they should attack Sam Houston s rag-tag army or withdraw and await instructions from Mexico City. Dr. Dimmick and other members of the Harris County Archeological Association researched the area some years ago, and Dr. Dimmick is believed to be the first person to study and write about this historic meeting of the Mexican generals in his book, Sea of Mud: The Retreat of the Mexican Army after San Jacinto, An Archeological Investigation (2004); their decisions no doubt changed the course of history for both Mexico and Texas. Two years ago, after reading Sea of Mud, Carl Hill contacted Dale Williamson and Tom Green, KSJ to search for the marker. Located on private property near Kendleton, Texas, south of Houston off U.S. Highway 59, the marker had been knocked down years ago, probably by cattle, and the 1936 Centennial bronze star had been removed. Two years later, approximately 84 Texas history enthusiasts met in Jack Wendt s ranch pasture and re-dedicated the restored 1936 marker. Mr. Wendt had poured a concrete slab and up-righted the 74 year old historical marker, and former San Jacinto Chapter President Clay Fisher ordered a new bronze star from the Texas Historical Commission. Tom Green, Dale Williamson and Robert Williamson cleaned the marker, attached the replacement star and arranged for the ceremony to re-dedicate the marker. Fort Bend County Historical Commission Chairman Bert Bleil told the crowd about the activities of their commission, and Charles Sadnick, historian from the Texas Historical Commission in Austin spoke on the history of the hundreds of Texas Centennial historical markers that were placed throughout Texas in After the restored marker was unveiled by SRT President General Sam Clark, KSJ and San Jacinto Chapter President Ron Brown, everyone in attendance was invited to a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wendt. Descendants of Elizabeth Powell, Frank and Vickie Deffes, their son Frank and his wife Alicia from Louisiana, were recognized for attending the ceremony. Thanks to all who attended, and a special thanks to the Wendt family for their generosity and warm Texas hospitality! Welcome from President General Sam F. Clark, KSJ 8 (L-R) Elizabeth Powell descendants Frank Deffes and son, Frank; President General Clark, Chapter President Brown; Dr. Dimmick; Jack Wendt; Bert Bleil

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10 IN AND AROUND TEXAS 4 TH GENERATION EAGLE SCOUT The rarity of 4 th Generation and especially Texas 4 Generation Scout families is indeed rare. Among other things, Victor has applied to several scholarship camps, like Texas A&M Eagle Scout Corps Cadets Camp, and is looking at Rice University as well as University of Texas. One family friend, and Victor s Uncle Rob, both Eagles and A&M Grads, are CEOs of International Architecture Firms in Dallas and Houston. At the Eagle Ceremony Tampa Bay Architects/AIA showed-up as a surprise to present Victor a Summer Architecture Camp Scholarship usually given to Juniors and Seniors in Tampa Schools. Also Victor received a unique letter from the President (Obama) and State Reps, USAT/USA Triathlon CEO Skip, who presented Victor a bag of USAT Equipment Victor is the top Youth Triathlete 15 and Under in St Pete/Tampa Region, expected to make Nationals in St Pete late this Summer! Obviously, I m the proud Father, but I think we did this Texas Family Tradition right. The only thing better would have been to do it in Houston or Austin..with SRT as an important part of the ceremony. USAF Pararescue and Aerial Evac also flew an American Flag on a Mission over Afghanistan for Victor on a C-130J, same day he had his Eagle Board, a unique honor for a USAF Military Brat. Thanks SRT for making his event special! Pictured, Victor s Grandfather, from Austin, Texas, Pepper Karstendiek, former Bay Area Council, TX (Brazoria) Executive Board and District Commissioner, and Lake Huron Council President, pinning and presenting the family Kerchief to Victor. Also Present Victor s Dad, Paul Karstendiek, SRT Member Piney woods, and Gulf Ridge Council BSA Executive Board and Tampa Scout district Chairman. Not pictured, Victor s Great Grandfather, Otto Albert Karstendiek, a 1920s West Texas Scout in Marfa, and El-Paso, Texas. 10

11 IN AND AROUND TEXAS ALAMO CHAPTER DINNER MEETING On June 3 rd at the Alamo Chapter dinner meeting, Mark Shelstad, Head of Archives and Special Collections at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) gave a presentation on the SRT's O'Conner Collection housed at their library. Forty members and guests were impressed with the overview and the professionalism of the presentation. Mr. Shelstad wrote to the chapter president commenting on how impressed he was with the depth of history represented at the meeting by the descendants as they recounted their ancestors role in Texas Independence. The event further strengthened the SRT relationship with the UTSA staff that cares for the collection. SCV DIVISION CONVENTION The certificate Jane is holding is the Lucy Pickens Award. It is the highest honor given by the TX DIV SCV to women who make an outstanding and unusual effort to support the Cause. The award is named for Lucy Pickens known as the "Queen of the Confederacy". She was the wife of the Civil War Governor of South Carolina and contributed mightily to the war effort. The award I received and am shown holding is the "Deo Vindice" award, only one such award is given each year to the outstanding member among the 2,500 TX Div SCV members. 11

12 LONE STAR CHAPTER #58 ANNUAL MEETING We had our Lone Star Chapter annual dinner meeting on July the 10th at Charlie Fogarty s Steamboat House Restaurant. We had 51 guests in attendance including our 7th grade Texas history teacher of Mont. Co. winner Cindy Howard and our 4th grade Texas history Teacher of Mont. Co. winner Jackie Ingram. They both received $ from our chapter and $ from Spirit of Texas Banks along with a performance by Bob Heinonen for both winning schools. We raffled off our Brown Bess musket and the winner was SRT member Buddy Inman. The program for the night was presented by Gregg Dimmick on Gen. Filisola s retreat with the Mexican Army though the Sea of Mud. The door to the log cabin dining room was guarded by Rollin Thunder and several attendees came in period dress. Republic of Texas personalities in attendance were: Sam Houston, William Barrett Travis, Three Legged Willy Williamson, Jim Bowie, Stephen F. Austin and William Custard. 12

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14 IN AND AROUND TEXAS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER THE ALAMO!! On the 10th of July the Alamo Chapter sent three chapter members to the Esparza family reunion in Pleasanton, Texas. Bob Benavides, Historical Events Administrator; Tony Perez, 2nd Vice President; and Richard Esparza, Treasurer represented the chapter well by distributing SRT and Alamo Chapter brochures and talked up the SRT to the approximately 700 attendees. Richard is descended from Gregorio's older brother who petitioned the Republic for the land grant for his brother's service to the Republic at the Alamo. Much of the land around Pleasanton belonged to the Esparza Family and much was donated to churches, cemeteries and for public works in the area. Ten of the attendees expressed interest in joining the SRT and we have followed up with them. In Memoriam Name Chapter Hometown Wayne Burford Duddlesten 1 Houston, TX Joe Yell McNutt, Jr. 14 Franklin, TX John Jesse Saldana, Sr. 7 San Antonio, TX William Roy Stoudenmier 46 Crosby, TX March 23-25, 2012 ANNUAL MEETING IN 2012 Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel & Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker (Highway 16), Kerrville, TX Toll-Free: YO RESORT ( ) $ Rate (per night): Single/Double 89 + tax Executive King $ tax 1 Bedroom Suite $ tax 2 Bedroom Suite $ tax Ask for The Sons of the Republic of Texas rate; room reservations not identified with the SRT group will not be added back to the block afterward to be counted toward SRT guaranteed minimum, so PLEASE identify yourself as SRT! 4 PM check-in; noon check-out Group rate will be honored 2 days pre and post event dates, based on availability. 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. 14

15 NEW SRT MEMBERS Name Chapter Ancestor Hometown Ronald Phillip Quijada Brown 0 Calvin Musgrave Maurertown, VA Deward Lynn Strong 0 Isham Strong Centrahoma, OK Deward Lynn Strong 0 Alpha Jackson (A. J.) Ferguson Centrahoma, OK Don Richard Cheairs 1 John Francis Cheairs Bellevue, NE Richard Norman Davis III 7 Mathew Caldwell Nellysford, VA Roy Edward Meredith 7 Ernst Wittnebert San Antonio, TX James Henry Wood 8 Robert Wooding Chappell Charlotte, NC Michael Adrian Mark Jr. 10 Charlotte Wade Mark Liberty, TX William Mark Day Jr. 12 Amos Ury, Sr. Austin, TX Michael Neal Edmonds 12 Samuel South Austin, TX Landon McCoy Jones 12 Alberto Vaughan Dripping Springs, TX Jack Franklin Straley 12 Joseph Leland Straley Madison, AL Don Olan Young, Jr. 12 A. M. Highsmith Dripping Springs, TX Richard Allen Young 12 Vashti Gibbs Belton, TX Robert Allen Young 12 Vashti Gibbs Belton, TX Jackson Morgan Oglesbee 20 John Sanders San Jose, CA James David Oglesbee 20 John Sanders Nacogdoches, TX Carlton Kent Jordan 29 Mtilda Hampton Smiley, TX Dolores B. Rios 29 Margarita Jacoba Dias Goliad, TX William Pierce Hobbs Peet 33 William Henderson Hines Bowling Green, OH Mark Evan Culpepper 36 George Washington Grimes, Sr. Decatur, TX Brian L. Eck 40 Peter Segner San Antonio, TX Phillip Gerard Garza M.D. 40 Pascual L. Buquor Princeton, NJ Thomas Anthony Jones 40 George Jeremiah Jones Helotes, TX David Allen Jones 40 George Jeremiah Jones San Antonio, TX Michael Barber 40 Ezekiel Smith San Antonio, TX Daniel Edward Stipp 40 Elijah Clemens Hinds San Antonio, TX Kenneth Ross Wright Jr. 40 James Talbot Ross Selma, TX William Scott Hamilton 45 Alexander Jefferson Patrick Rowlett, TX Charles Jarrad Grumbles 56 Benjamin Franklin Grumbles Lufkin, TX Steven Kyle Hall 58 Samuel Washington Lindley Spotyslvania, VA Ronald Timothy Horan 58 Jose Antonio Baldemero Navarro The Woodlands, TX Terry Lee Mathis 58 James Farmer New Caney, TX Ronald Lewis McLaughlin 58 Ulysses A. D. Weathersby Conroe, TX Russell Lewis McLaughlin 58 Ulysses A. D. Weathersby Conroe, TX Robert LaReid Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Tomball, TX Michael Reid Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Kingwood, TX Luke Thomas Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Kingwood, TX Scott James Mosby 58 Andrew J. Nail Kingwood, TX Joseph Otto Rosser 58 Joseph Warrington Baxter The Woodlands, TX 15

16 Calendar of Events 2010 Executive Board Meetings September 10, 11 Hampton Inn & Suites, th Street, Bay City, TX; (979) ; Rate $99 plus tax December 3, 4 Hampton Inn, 7006 N Navarro Street, Victoria 77904; ; Rate $102 March 27 April 21 September 19 September 19 October 2 November 3 November 20 April 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 Meetings The Tremont House, 2300 Ship s Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX; (409) ; Rate $139; Cutoff date: March 10, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING September 10-11, Hampton Inn & Suites, th Street, Bay City, TX; (979) ; Rate $99 plus tax 1717 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)