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 Karla Galindo

Chaplain - Admiral Peggy Cox Jared

Boatswain-Admiral Walt Wilson

TNA Board Representative -Admiral Colin Chude

Our next Squadron meeting will be Friday, September 11, 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.    

L to R: 1st place essay contest winner Eleanor Bonnet, with squadron president, Admiral Jimmy Peet and Secretary Linda Fisher.

  

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The Samuel May Williams Squadron met on June 5, 2026 for our quarterly meeting at the San Antonio Petroleum Club.

Highlights included the presence of our 3 winners of the 7th grade essay contest and their teacher, principal and parents representing Llano Junior High School in Llano, TX. 1st place winner, Eleanor Bonnet read her essay entitled “The Battle of Campeche and How it Changed History”. Thanks to our Secretary and Admiral Linda Fisher for coordinating this contest. The 2nd place winner was Curren Bauman and 3rd Place winner was Mia Romero.

Our keynote speaker was Admiral and Dr. Amy Jo Baker giving a beautiful power point presentation of “The 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence”. Dr. Baker is America 250 Chair, San Antonio de Bexar, Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. New oficers of our squadron are Admiral Linda Fisher, Secretary; Susan Rediesal, Treasurer; Admiral Fred Solis, Deputy Commander, and Admiral Colon Chude, Squadron Representative to TNA Board – WELCOME!

Keynote speaker, Admiral Amy Jo Baker receiving her 'thank you' certificate from Admiral Fred Solis. 

Save the Date!

Friday December 4, 2026

Winter Quarterly Meeting 

Interesting Fact:  44 of our 55 members are Admirals!!  

Come join us!

  

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