Samuel May Williams Squadron

San Antonio, Texas

Contact via homeport@texasnavy.com:

CURRENT OFFICERS of the Samuel May Williams Squadron:

Squadron Commander - Admiral Jimmy Peet    admpeet@texasnavy.com

Squadron Deputy Commander - Admiral Fred Solis

Secretary- Admiral Linda Fisher

Treasurer - Admiral Susan Riedesel

Chaplain - Admiral Peggy Cox Jared

Boatswain-Admiral Walt Wilson

TNA Board Representative -Admiral Colin Chude

Guest speaker, Mr. Thomas Ledesma (center) receives a thank you from Admiral Amy Jo Baker and Admiral Jimmy Peet. 

The Samuel May Williams Squadron met on September 11, 2026 at the San Antonio Petroleum Club for our quarterly meeting with Admiral Jimmy Peet presiding.  

Admiral Amy Jo Baker introduced our speaker, Mr. Thomas Ledesma, who gave a wonderful presentation “The Provision of Crucial Support by Our Texas Navy During the Fight for Texas Independence”.  Thomas is a researcher with the Alamo Trust, Inc. and shared many intriguing artifacts in their care that pertain to our Texas Navy!  

Admiral Karla Galindo welcomes new member yet longtime Admiral Mike Williams of Fredericksburg, TX. Other guests included Mr. Larry Rogers and Mr. Jonathan Porter. 

Our meeting closed with the singing of “God Bless America”. 

  New Officers: Admiral Susan Riedesel, Treasurer and Admiral Linda Fisher, Secretary catch up before lunch at the San Antonio Petroleum Club.

Our next Squadron meeting will be Friday, December 4, 2026.  We will be gathering at our normal meeting location at our usual time 10:30 am.  The Petroleum Club is on the top floor at 8620 N. New Braunfels #700, San Antonio, TX, 78217.  Please contact Admiral Karla Galindo @ karfra1@netzero.net for additional information.  The cost is $35.00 per person for a full buffet of fine food.    

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Save the Date!

Friday December 4, 2026

Winter Quarterly Meeting 

Interesting Fact:  45 of our 55 members are Admirals!!  

Come join us!

  

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