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 Amy Jo Baker

Secretary-Treasurer - Admiral Karla Galindo

Chaplain - Admiral Peggy Cox Jared

TNA Board Representative -Admiral Gregory Delk  admdelk@texasnavy.com

Our next Squadron meeting TBA.  We will be gathering at our normal meeting location at our usual time 11:00am.  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.

Our speaker at the December 5, 2025 squadron meeting was Robert Naething, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) .  Robert is retired & president of the Fifth Army Association. His fascinating presentation was on Ft. Sam Houston and how this historic Fort plays into today's shifting military in and out of San Antonio.  

New Admirals Commissioned!!

L to R: Squadron Commander, Admiral Jimmy Peet, Admiral Pam Rosser & Admiral Rita Schimpff.  Max Strozier, acting Boatswain.  

We also Commissioned two new Admirals: Pam Rosser & Rita Schimpff.  The "Red Carpet" was rolled out and the Bell ringing was performed by acting Boatswain, Max Strozier.  

Pam Rosser: is a 9th generation Texan and is the head conservator at the Alamo since 2010. Pam is a talented and accomplished architectural conservator with over 33 years experience specializing in the preservation and restoration of Spanish Colonial wall art, historic structures, and objects. Renowned as the first full-time professional conservator at the Alamo, with unmatched expertise in conserving and its historic surfaces. 

Rita Schimpff: is a historic researcher, published writer and preservationist.  Her research, writings and hands-on restoration helped the Herff-Rozelle farm in Boerne, Tx attain National Register designation and her article on the history of the recently discovered and demolished Sommers Saloon in San Antonio won 2nd place in the Texas State Genealogical Society awards. 

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

Come join us!

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