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Bill Whatley, Jim Jones, George Dersheimer and Pete Lenes
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Bill Whatley - Secretary, Jim Jones - TXSSAR President, Diane Jones, Mary Louise Gulley - Vice Regent of the George Washington Chapter - DAR, Bob Davis - Exxon Mobil Corporation and Linda Davis 
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Bryan and Carl Crittendon in their new Revolutionary War uniforms, Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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Patrick Kerr, George Dersheimer and a friend , Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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Our sign at the pub on the Strand, Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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George Dersheimer, Carole Whatley and Sue Lenes, Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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Bryan and Carl Crittendon, Drake Peddie, Patrick Kerr and Steven Tanner, Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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Lunch Buffet at the Tremont House, Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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SAR/DAR in the Christmas Parade, Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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Sar and Dar members in a Carriage ride at Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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The Color Guard at the parade for Dickens on The Strand, 2010
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George Dersheimer and Barry Rogers at the November Meeting
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Madeleine Rogers and George Dersheimer in his new uniform.
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August Meeting - Pete Lenes, George Dersheimer, Constable Dennis P. Murphy and Patrick Kerr
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August Meeting - David Peterson giving new gavel to Pete Lenes
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August Meeting - George Dersheimer, David Cangelosi and Patrick Kerr 
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August Meeting - Pete Lenes, Doug McBee, George Dersheimer, David Cangelosi and Patrick Kerr
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August Meeting -George Dersheimer, Probationary Fireman David Cangelosi and Patrick Kerr
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August Meeting - Pete Lenes, George Dersheimer, Constable Dennis P. Murphy and Patrick Kerr 
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August Meeting - Pete Lenes, Doug McBee, George Dersheimer, Captain Andrew Rourke and Patrick Kerr 
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August Meeting -George Dersheimer, Captain Andrew Rourke (Fireman), Probationary Fireman David Cangelosi and Patrick Kerr
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August Meeting - Pete Lenes, George Dersheimer, Constable Dennis P. Murphy and Patrick Kerr 
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August Meeting - Pete Lenes, Doug McBee, George Dersheimer, David Cangelosi and Patrick Kerr
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August Meeting -David Peterson and George Dersheimer
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August Meeting -  George Dersheimer, Captain Andrew Rourke and Patrick Kerr
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Patrick Kerr, Lt. Henry Porretto, Officer Joneka Loyd and President Pete Lenes 
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Patrick Kerr, Lt. Henry Porretto and President Pete Lenes
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Lt. Henry Porretto giving his presentation with President Pete Lenes
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July 23,2010.The Galveston Fire Department Honor Guard raised the Honor Flag and brought it to half staff at the Vietnam Memorial at the Moody Gardens Hotel. David Guidry,GFD Fire Department Honor Guard and George Dersheimer, Bernardo de Galvez Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution color guard member.
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Honor Flag Raising - The GFD Honor Guard
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Honor Flag Raising - G.Dersheimer and a member of the GFD Honor Guard at the Mooody Gardens visitors center with the Honort Flag on display.
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Honor Flag Raising - Compatriot George Dersheimer, Center with 4 members of the GFD Honor Guard. 
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July 4 Parade Galveston - Lt. Col Fred McCall and prospective member (Nance).
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July 4 Parade Galveston - Ginny Evans, David Jones, Patrick Kerr and George Dersheimer
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July 4 Parade Galveston - Ron Whatley's decorated truck with Bill Whatley and Steve Whatley
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July 4 Celebration - Darice Whatley(SAR AUX) with father, Pete Lenes, Asa Whatley, Tyler Whatley with a prospective member (boy in blue shirt) Nance with George Dersheimer in back ground.
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July 4 Parade Galveston - Patrick Kerr - Dual member.
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July 4 Parade Galveston - Pete Lenes, Bill Whatley and David Jones.
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July 4 Parade Galveston - Ron Whatley's truck and trailer decorated for parade with many chapter members throwing beads to the crowd.
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June Chapter Meeting 2.
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June Chapter Meeting 3.
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June Chapter Meeting 4.
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Memorial Day 2010 - Color Guard Commander, Steve Whatley, presented his father-in-law
William Todd his Certificate of Appreciation. Pete Lenes, President to his right.
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Memorial Day 2010 - Color Guard Commander, Steve Whatley, presented his father-in-law
William Todd his Certificate of Appreciation. Pete Lenes, President to his right.
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Memorial Day 2010 - Sam and Mike Heffernan receives their father's Certificate of Appreciation from Color Guard Commander Steve Whatley and President Pete Lenes.
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Memorial Day Services at Moody Gardens - Galveston.Color Guard - Front - David Jones - Back - Lt. Cmd Bryan Crittendon, Chaplain U.S.N, Pete Lenes, Patrick Kerr, Steve Whatley and Jim Mitchell .
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Memorial Day Services at Moody Gardens Galveston.
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Memorial Day Services at Moody Gardens Galveston - George Dersheimer during presentation.
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Memorial Day Services at Moody Gardens Galveston - George Dersheimer during presentation.
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Memorial Day Services at Moody Gardens Galveston - George Dersheimer and Lt. Cmd. Bryan Crittendon, Chaplain U.S.N. during invocation.
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Memorial Day Services at Moody Gardens Galveston - Color Guard - L to R Color Guard Commander, Steve Whatley, Patrick Kerr, Pete Lenes, Jim Mitchell and Lt. Cmd. Bryan Crittendon, Chaplain.
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Special Meeting prior to Memorial Day services. Front row: George Dersheimer, David Jones- Robert Rankin chapter, Manager, Mario Garcia, owner Roger Garcia and President Pete Lenes
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President Pete Lenes with Galveston's finest officers . Back - President Pete Lenes, Jimmy Fullen and Patrick Kerr:  Front - Tiffany Atkins and Lt. Caldwell of the Galveston Police Dept. 
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President Pete Lenes presenting Constable Jimmy Fullen the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate with the Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation with Patrick Kerr.
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President Pete Lenes presenting Jenny Le the Outstanding Citizenship Pin and Certificate.  Jenny Le, Mr. Le and Patrick Kerr. 
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President Pete Lenes, Constable Joe Giusti (Prospective Member), Constable Tiffany Atkins and Constable Jimmy Fullen of Precinct 4, Galveston County
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Constable Tiffany Atkins receiving the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal from President Pete Lenes.
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Doug McBee receiving his Certificate of Appreciation for being a member of our chapter's first Color Guard from President Pete Lenes.
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Mary Glenn wins the center piece donated by Bernardo de Galvez Chapter # 1 President Pete Lenes, Mary Glenn, Steve Whatley and Patrick Kerr.
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Doug McBee receiving his Certificate of Appreciation for being a member of our chapter's first Color Guard from President Pete Lenes.
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Mary Glenn wins the center piece donated by Bernardo de Galvez Chapter # 1 President Pete Lenes, Mary Glenn, Steve Whatley and Patrick Kerr.
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Linda McBee a member of the George Washington Chapter DAR is presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate.
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Vice Regent Mary Louise Gulley of the George Washington Chapter DAR is presented the SAR Appreciation Medal and Certificate.
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George Williamson is presented the 15 year Membership Pin and Certificate.
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Chief of Police Charles Wiley receives the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate. He also received a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation and Vietnam War Service.
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Bernardo de Galvez President Pete Lenes receives a Star for the Chapter Flag Banner - 2010
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President Pete Lenes ( second from left ) receives a star for the Patriot's Fund Flag Banner.
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Mary Louise and John Gulley , Chapter Registrar, share some thoughts with Ron Whatley, Chapter Achievement Awards Chairman.
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TXSSAR Ladies Auxiliary members Darice Whatley and Elizabeth Whatley - 2010 TXSSAR Convention.
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Bernardo de Galvez Chapter #1 members and wives. Seated ( L to R) Mary Louise Gulley, John Gulley, Chapter Registrar; Ron Whatley, Achievement Awards Chairman; Standing (L to R ) George Dersheimer,Immediate Past President; Anne Mitchell, Jim Mitchell, Color Guard; Darice Whatley, Sue Lenes, Pete Lenes, Chapter President; Elizabeth Whatley, Steve Whatley, Chapter Color Guard Commander.
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Steve Whatley, Chapter Color Guard Commander.
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Steve Whatley, Chapter Color Guard Commander at the 2010 Convention.
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Chief Peter Davis - Galveston Beach Patrol receiving Certificate of Appreciation from Vice President Bryan Crittendon and President Pete Lenes.
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Chapter Poster winner Matt Nance and Pete Lenes
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Chapter Essay winner Mathew Mandoza and Pete Lenes
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David Petterson swearing in the new officers for 2010/2011- Pete Lenes President - Bryan Crittendon Vice President and Gordon Robinson Treasurer
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David Petterson swearing in the new officers for 2010/2011- Pete Lenes President - Bryan Crittendon Vice President and Gordon Robinson Treasurer
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President Pete Lenes & Vice President Bryan Crittendon presenting Certificate of Appreciation & Color Guard Pin to Color Guard member John Mason 
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Past TXSSAR President David Peterson
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President Pete Lenes presents Matre D Byron a certificate of appreciation to Gaido's Pelican Club
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Compatroit Steve Whatley, center with the Texas Flag, with Sons of the American Revolution members from the Kingwood, Galveston and Conroe chapters. Photo by Julie Bonnin

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Compatroit Steve Whatley, center with the Texas Flag, with Sons of the American Revolution members from the Kingwood, Galveston and Conroe chapters. Photo by Julie Bonnin

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President Pete Lenes presents Matre D Byron a certificate of appreciation to Gaido's Pelican Club
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February meeting presentation.
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February meeting photo.
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John Gulley,Ron Mason, Steve Whatley, Pete Lenes,George Dersheimer and the Whatley twins receive color guard certificates.
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February meeting presentation.
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February meeting presentation.
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February meeting presentation.
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George Dersheimer receives five year pin.
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February meeting presentation.
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Past Texas State SAR President David Peterson receives the War Service Medal.
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Oration contest winner, Jenny Le at the February Chapter Meeting.
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Oration contest winner, Jenny Le, receives the Oration Certificate from President Lenes.
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February meeting presentation.
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Fred Hill presenting Black Powder Small Arms at our January meeting.
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Fed Hill displays Black Powder arms at his January presentation.
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Fred Hill's January meeting presentation.
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Fred Hill presented with a certificate from the Chapter
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Chapter president Pete Lenes presents a medal and certificate to Ronald Mason.
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Veterans Administration Clinic receives Certificate of Appreciation
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Gordon Robinson receiving a certificate from chapter president Pete Lenes.
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Pete Lenes presents Doug McBee with a certificate.
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Chapter President Pete Lenes visits with Fred McCall.
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Fred McCall at our chapter meeting.
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John Gulley and George Dersheimer receive color guard pins from President Lenes
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John Gulley presents a status report to the Chapter.
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Marty Nottbohm receives a certificate from Chapter President Pete Lenes.
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President Pete Lenes with an award.
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Doug McBee presents US Constitution display to elementary classroom teachers.
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Doug McBee presents US Constitution display to elementary classroom teachers.
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Doug McBee presents US Constitution display to elementary classroom teachers.
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Doug McBee presents US Constitution display to elementary classroom teachers.
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Flag Certificate presented to Tremont Hotel.
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Flag Certificate prestented to Bank of America.
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Flag Certificate presented to Moody Bank
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Flag Certificate Presented to Hometown Bank - Seawall
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Flag Certificate presented to Splish Splash Washateria
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Flag Certificate presented to Capital One Bank
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Flag Certificate presented to Moody Bank - Seawall
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Flag Certificate Presented to Wal Mart
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July 4 2009 Parade in Galveston.
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Eleizabeth Whatley and Bill Whatley (Secretary) at the July 4 Parade
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George Dersheimer, Past President, and Pete Lenes, President, at Galveston's 2009 July 4th Parade
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Asa Whatley, Samuel Whatley, and Pete Lenes, President, at the July 4th Parade
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Sue Lenes, Auxilliary member SAR, and Frank Billingsley, Channel 2 Weather, at the July 4 Celebration
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Frank Billinslgy, Channel 2 Weather, Darice Whatley, John Gulley, Past President, Lynette Gulley, DAR, Mary Louise Gulley, DAR, at Bill Whatley;s July 4 Celebration
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July 4 2009, George Dersheimer, Past President, Pete Lenes, President, and Steven Whatley, Color Guard Chariman
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Gordon Robinson, Treasurer, at Bill Whatley's 4th of July Celebration
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Happy 4th! - July 4 celebration at Bill Whatley's
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Great food, fun, and fellowship with SAR, DAR, friends and family July 4 2009
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Memorial Day Ceremony at Moody Gardens Hotel, 2009.
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Scouts Bryson Bassett, Jared Tetley and Ryan Van Dewalli posting the colors for the Memorial Day Ceremony at Moody Gardens Hotel, 2009.
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Gilbert Gallardo from VFW post 880 in Galveston awaits Roll Call during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Moody Gardens Hotel, 2009.
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A Vietnam Veterans Flag was presented to the hotel at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Moody Gardens Hotel, 2009.
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Abraham Johnson, a hotel employee and a Vietnam veteran, accepts on behalf of the Moody Gardens Hotel as the Vietnam veterans flag was presented during the Memorial Day Ceremony, 2009.
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Memorial Day Ceremony at Moody Gardens Hotel, 2009.
Gilbert Gallardo rings the bell during Roll Call as Compatriot Steve Whatley in Continental US Army uniform stands by his side. Compatriot Dersheimer called the names of 75 Galveston area Vietnam veterans that paid the extreme sacrifice for the principals of democracy.
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Newly Installed President Pete Lenes speaks to SAR Bernardo de Galvez Chapter #1, at the March 2009 Meeting in Galveston
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David Peterson installs the Bernardo de Galvez Chapter #1 Offices for 2009
Left to Right - David Peterson, Bill Whatley (Secretary), Pete Lenes (President), Marty Nottbohm (VP), Gordon Robinson (Treasurer).
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2009 State Meeting, Nacogdoches, Texas.
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Compatriots in Full Uniform at the State meeting in Nacogdoches.
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2009 STATE MEETING, NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
Top Row - Marty Nottbohm (VP), Ron Whatley, John Gulley (registrar)
Mary Gulley, Sue Lenes, Pete Lenes (President)
Bottom Row - Darice Whatley, Carole Whately, Bill Whatley (Secretary)
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2008 Past President George Dersheimer (right) receives a medal and thanks for his hard work in 2008. Presented to him by Pete Lenes, 2009 President, at the March meeting.
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TXSSAR President Harry Fife visits SAR Bernardo de Galvez Chapter #1, December 13,2009
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TXSSAR President Harry Fife installs Dave Dersheimer and Ron Whatley. BILLY ACCEPTS FOR Steve Whatley and Chapter President Dersheimer accepts for Dave Dersheimer.
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Bernardo de Galvez Chapter #1 President George Dersheimer presents a Bronze Texas Service Certificate and Medal to Maureen Patton,Executive Director of the Grand 1894 Opera House.
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Galvestons 4th of July Parade 2008 - Bernardo de Gálvez Chapter #1 as Grand Marshall - Compatriot Jim Cantrell, Haley Dersheimer, Ryan VanDewalli and Compatriot George Dersheimer at the parade staging area
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Galvestons 4th of July Parade 2008 en route - Compatriot Jim Cantrell, Haley Dersheimer, Ryan VanDewalli and Compatriot George Dersheimer proudly representing SAR and Bernardo de Gálvez Chapter #1
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Galvestons 4th of July Parade 2008 - Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas visits with Haley Dersheimer and Ryan VanDewalli
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July 2008 - Compatriot Dersheimer pays a visit to BSA Troop 123
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July 2008 - Compatriot Dersheimer presents a certificate of appreciation to Scout Ryan VanDewalli for his help as a color guard on Memorial Day 2008
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The Lenes Family Joins
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Color guard members - State convention - 2008
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Color guard wives - State Convention - 2008
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Chapter #1 Past-president John Gulley and wife, George Washington Chapter DAR vice-regent
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Vice-president Chapter #1,Pete Lenes and wife, Sue
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Galveston Mayor Thomas and Compatriot George Dersheimer
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Chapter#1 President - Memorial Day,2008
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Memorial Day, 2008
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Compatriot Dersheimer visits with a veterans family
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Chapter #1 President being congratulated by his Wife, Marge Dersheimer
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VP District 7, Don Pugh installs new Chapter#1 Officers - 2008
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Cello performance by Vaughan Hennen, grandson of Compatriot Kenneth Vaughan
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Vaughan Hennen assists with the War Service Award presented to his grandfather Kenneth Vaughan
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TXSSAR Banner at State Convention, Arlington, TX, 2008
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Veterans Day - Sea Wolf Park, Galveston - 2007
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TXXSAR Color Guard, Sea Wolf Park, Galveston - 2007
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Chapter #1 Past-president Gulley receives past-presidents pin and certificate from Chapter President Dersheimer
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Compatriot Peterson receives his 20 year pin from TXSSAR President George West.
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Chapter President presents ths Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Police Capt, Edward Benivedez.
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Compatriot Doug McBee is shown presenting the Senior ROTC award to Cadet Quinn in April.
 
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