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2019 GALLERY
This photo gallery illustrates some of the Cradle of Texas Chapter #33 Sons of the American Revolution’s historical participation in patriotic, community, civic, educational events and ceremonies. Click on an image to open a larger version in a viewer. Use the right and left arrows in the viewer to scroll through the gallery. When finished, click the small “X” in the upper right corner to exit the viewer and return to the gallery. Our chapter meets January through May and September through December usually on the second Saturday of the month.
2019
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Cradle of Texas Registrar Bill Sanders inducts six new SAR members. 14 Sep 2019
Friendswood, TX Parade 4 Jul 2019 also celebrating 50 Year Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing Mission
Moon to land on! Friendswood, TX 4 Jul 2019
Some of Friendswood HS Marching Band 4 Jul 2019
More of Friendswood HS Marching Band 4 Jul 2019
There were 4 or 5 of these cars and clowns 4 Jul 2019
Patriot marches! 4th of Jul Parade. Friendswood, TX 2019
Friendswood, TX Parade 4 Jul 2019
Holly Farms, Brazoria, TX 4 Jul 2019 Joint celebration and flag retirement ceremony Asa Underwood DAR and Cradle of Texas SAR
A rare weather event: rainbow over lightning in an orange/yellow sky from dust storm in Louise, TX 8 Jun 2019. Photo by Craig Yackel.
Table A attendees (L-R): Sandy Weems, Connie Avera, Win Avera, Bill Greenwood, Neailin Greenwood. Palacios Mexican Restaurant 11 May 2019
Table B, C, D attendees (L-R): Wayne Dodd, Bill Sanders, Ted Bates, Caroline Wiggins, Chriss Barbee, Julie Barbee.
Grand Entrance: Mary and Bud Northington; Rodney Weems on right. Palacios Mexican Restaurant 11 May 2019.
Good eats on Table A!
Table C (fore): L: Chris and Julie Barbee; R: Ted Bates, Bill Sanders; Table B (rear): L-R: Mark Mote, Cheryl Dodd, Wayne Dodd.
Table E attendees: Nelson Leopold, Dave Forandtain. Palacios Mexican Restaurant 11 May 2019
Speaker Cheryl Dodd, tells us how LaSalle’s ship La Belle was discovered and excavated from Matagorda Bay.
Speaker Cheryl Dodd, President of City by the Sea Museum in Palacios, receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Compatriot Ted Bates who also was involved with the La Belle project.
President Rodney Weems receives the Military Service Veterans Corps Award from Compatriot Sandy Weems, Chairman, Veterans Committee.
Early meeting arrivals Wharton County Junior College Hutchins Conference Room Wharton, TX 13 Apr 2019:
L-R: Bill Sanders (standing), William Griffiths MD, Pat Sanders, Donald Congdon, Dr. Caroline Wiggins, Connie Avera,TXSSAR Registrar-Coastal Group Jack Muggli (standing), Jennie Muggli, Sandy Weems
Attendees having lunch from the WCJC cafeteria. Hutchins Conference Room, Wharton, TX 13 Apr 2019
Some of the attendees at the April Meeting at the rear 13 Apr 2019
Other attendees at the April Meeting 13 Apr 2019
Jennie Muggli, Speaker TXSSAR Registrar Coastal Group Jack Muggli recieves Certificate of Appreciation from Chapter VP Carl Wiggins Wharton, TX 13 Apr 2019
Registration Desk at the 124th TXSSAR Annual Convention, Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark, 5 April 2019
Friday Luncheon: Color Guard ready to initiate the event. 5 April 2019
Friday Luncheon: President Tom Jackson presents Silver Good Citizenship Medals to Dr Robert and Dr Jane Cohen, Larry and Barbara Stevens and John and Mary Thompson
Friday Luncheon: Guest speaker Gen Joseph W Ashy is inducted into the Texas SAR. 5 Apr 2019
Friday afternoon: Color Guard and attendees ready to open the first general session. 5 Apr 2019
Early Saturday morning: Our 2018 yearbook display fully set up. 6 April 2019
Early Saturday morning: Our 2018 yearbook display fully set up next to all the other yearbook entries. 6 April 2019
Saturday morning: second general session: Tom Jackson with 7-yr-old xx who raised money to place wreaths on veterans graves. 6 April 2019
Youth Awards Luncheon: Oration Contestants. 6 April 2019
Saturday evening Gala Banquet: Color Guard ready to open event. 6 April 2019
Saturday evening Gala Banquet: TXSSAR Registrar-Coastal Region Jack and Jennie Muggli (upper right) ready for grand entrance. 6 April 2019
Saturday evening Gala Banquet: Some of guests seated on my left at our table. 6 April 2019
Saturday evening Gala Banquet: Some of guests seated on my right at our table. 6 April 2019
Saturday evening Gala Banquet: Double line of prior Patriot Medal Award recepients honor six new Patriot Medal Award recipients: John Anderson, Lawrence Connolly, John Hamlin, Robert Kittrell, Gary Lovell and Reeves Winn. 6 April 2019
Saturday evening Gala Banquet: Color Guard Commander Change of Command ceremony. 6 April 2019
TXSSAR State Vice-President and Chairman of Medals & Awards John Hamlin and Cradle of Texas Chapter #33 President Rodney Weems discuss the Shipman Newman and Yearbook Competitions and the 125th SAR Anniversery Commemorative Medal planned for 2020. Arriving after this photo (and not pictured): Compatriot and Past Chapter President Dr. Michael J Rees. 9 Mar 2019
Guests Dr. Caroline Wiggins (left) and Clara and Simon Wood of Scotland (right rear); Chapter Registrar Bill Sanders and wife Pat Sanders of Comfort Wood DAR Chapter and TXSSAR Treasurer and Past Chapter President Russell Dart (right fore). 9 Mar 2019
7614 Guests Tissie Schwiebel of the Asa Underwood DAR Chapter and Robert Schwiebel DVM. 9 Mar 2019
Wife Carroll and Compatriot William Griffiths MD (left) and Compatriot Bill Underwood (right). 9 Mar 2019
Chapter Secretary Mark Hansen (left rear); Past President Win Avera, Connie Avera, Sands Weems IV and Compatriot Sands Weems III. 9 Mar 2019
Accepting 35-year Membership Certificate on behalf of their son Martin Schwiebel are Tissie and Robert Schwiebel; certificate presented by Chapter President Rodney Weems. 9 Mar 2019
Historian and avid student of the Battle of New Orleans, Bobby Gervais speaks with gusto and deep insight about the many twists, turns, and players in this important battle including the roles of his ancestor and the pirate Jean Lafitte. 9 Mar 2019.
Rodney Weems presents a most well-deserved Certificate of Appreaciation to speaker Bobby Gervais. 9 mar 2019
Guest Scott Dick of Brazoria attended to hear the presentation on the Battle of New Orleans by Bobby Gervais at the invitation of Michael Bailey issued during our SAR recruiting campaign during the Brazoria Heritagle Day Celebration on 2 Mar 2019. 9 Mar 2019
What a pair! Bobby Gervais and Lora-Marie Bernard. 9 Mar 2019 On The River Restaurant, Freeport, TX.
March 14 (Cherry) Pi Day or Cherry 3.14 Day 2019
Anson Jones Ceremony Creekside Cemetery 19 Feb 2019
George Washington Birthday Parade, Laredo, TX 22 Feb 2019. TX SAR members Tom Green State President Tom Jackson and Chapter member Michael BAiley share breakfast at the La Posada Hotel before marching to the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge.
Abrazo – Stars of Bridge Ceremony
Michael Bailey with parade queens. 22 Feb 2019
Immigrant’s Naturalization Oath Ceremony 13 Feb 2019
Among over 4000 attendees, 2200 new immigrants took the oath to become American citizens. 13 Feb 2019
A few of the happy new American citizens! 13 Feb 2019
Table 1 attendees at Fat Grass Restaurant, Bay City, TX 9 Feb 2019
Table 2a attendees at Fat Grass Restaurant, Bay City, TX 9 Feb 2019
Table 2b attendees at Fat Grass Restaurant, Bay City, TX 9 Feb 2019
View of group and officers table
Chapter President Rodney Weems presents a Certificate of Appreaciation to speaker Dr. Paul Spellman. 9 Feb 2019
President Rodney Weems presents Compatriot and Charter Member Albert (Abby) Herreth with his 35-year Membership Award. 9 Feb 2019
President Rodney Weems presents the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Agatha Sanchez. 9 Feb 2019
Agatha Sanchez is recognized for her leadership in fostering numerous worthy projects within the Sweeny, West Columbia and Brazoria communities for nearly a decade. 9 Feb 2019
President Rodney Weems presents Past President and Secretary Winston Avera with the SAR Cradle of Texas Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his many years of unrelenting service to our chapter. 9 Feb 2019.
Win Avera always steps in and does what needs to be done.
Table 1a attendees Tom Wiggins, Jack Shofner (John’s grandson), John Wiggins. Los Cucos Restaurant, Wharton, TX 12 Jan 2019
Table 1b attendees Caroline Wiggins and Sandy Weems 12 Jan 2019
Table 2 attendees Russell Dart, Pat and Bill Sanders, John McCain, Peggy Roberts (John’s daughter), Michael Bailey, Brenda Hansen. 12 Jan 2019
The whole group. Seated at the officer’s table (L-R): Ron Brown, TXSSAR Dist 7 VP; Chapter President Rodney Weems, Treaurer, Nelson Leopold. 12 Jan 2019
Mark Hansen receives his Certificate of Membership into the Cradle of Texas Chapter 33 SAR from Bill Sanders accompanied by Dist. 7 VP TXSSAR Ron Brown. 12 Jan 2019
Wife Brenda and Bill Sanders look on as Ron Brown presents the challenge coin to Mark Hansen. 12 Jan 2019
John Wiggins recieves the Certificate of Membership into the Cradle of Texas Chapter 33, Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution from Bill Sanders; Ron Brown looks on. 12 Jan 2019
Sister-in-law Caroline Wiggins pins the rosette on John Wiggins’ lapel. 12 Jan 2019
Ron Brown presents the challenge coin to John Wiggins.
TXSSAR Dist. 7 VP Ron Brown (L) administors the oath of office to the incoming 2019 Cradle of Texas Chapter 33 officers: (L-R) Vice-President Carl Wiggins; Treasurer Nelson Leopold; Secretary Mark Hansen; President Rodney Weems; Chaplan/Historian Michael Bailey; and Registrar Bill Sanders. 12 Jan 2018
2019 Chapter President Rodney Weems accepts the Presidents Medal and Ribbon from TXSSAR Dist. 7 VP Ron Brown. 12 Jan 2019
2019 Cradle of Texas Chapter #33 Officers with Dist. 7 VP Ron Brown. 12 Jan 2019
Oldest chapter Compatriot and WWII veteran John McCain at 101 years offers remarks on his homecomming back to Wharton after the war. 12 Jan 2019
