On 22 November, 2025, the Lone Star Life Member Affinity Group (LMAG) held its Volunteer Appreciation event.
Thirty-eight people attended, and there was much to appreciate. The LMAG received the 2025 MGA Achievement Award, Region 5 2025 Directors Special Award, Region 5 & Global LMAG Achievement Awards. Scott Atkinson won the Region 5 2025 Achievement Award and the 2025 Region 5 Life Member Individual Achievement Award. Dr. Ernest Franke won the IEEE David Monroe Memorial Achievement Award. Warren Conner won a Chapter Chair Award, and Curtis Cryer won a Chapter Vice Chair Award.
A special Tribute was given for David Monroe (IEEE Senior Member) and Founder & COO of the San Antonio Museum of Science & Technology (SAMSAT), who was killed in a workplace accident.
