Weekly Newsletter 1/09/2026
- Posted by reveillenorth
- On January 8, 2026
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Announcement #1
Join Us for Speaker Colonel Mikel J. Burroughs this week!
Colonel Burroughs (retired) was born in Peoria, Illinois in 1957. He graduated from Washington Community High School in December 1974. In January 1975 he enlisted in the United States Army Delay Entry Program as a Private E-1.
Colonel Mikel J. Burroughs (retired) as the Brigade Commander for the 89th Sustainment Brigade. Colonel Burroughs served 9 years enlisted service to the grade of E-6/SSG and 29 years of commissioned service culminating in the end of his (37) years of continuous service in the United States Army, Illinois National Guard, and United States Army Reserves on February 1st, 2012.
COL Burroughs served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006 as the MNC Commander for the 13th COSCOM.
He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a BS degree in Management and received his Master’s in Strategic Studies through the Army War College.
His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal w/two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal w/silver oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal w/oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal (Mississippi Flood of 1993).
Colonel Mikel J. Burroughs (retired) now resides with his wife Bella, His Mother Wanda in Conroe, TX, is the current Chief Executive Officer and former Chairman of the Board for Victory for Veterans, Inc, Member, Board of Directors for the National Veterans Transition Service Inc., AKA REBOOT, Member, Board of Directors, Working with Hope, Board Member, American Senior Living, and has been the Senior Director, Military/Civilian Debt Acquisition & Relief for Undue Medical Debt (501c3) nonprofit for the last 8 years.
He volunteers his time with “Warriors for Life” weekly over the last 8 years. Colonel Burroughs is married to Bella Burroughs and has three daughters, Kattie, Madalyn, and Lauren.
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Announcement #2
New Location!
Starting this Friday, January 9th, Reveille will be meeting weekly at Niko Niko’s Greek & American Cafe
922 Lake Front Cir, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Announcement #3
Name Tag Awards
12th Man Honorees:
25 “Silver Bugle” Honorees:
50 “Gold Aggie Ring” Honorees:
75 “White Diamond” Honorees:
100 “Century Tree” Honorees:
150 “Elite” Honorees:
200 “Double Diamond” Honoree:
250 Honoree:
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Announcement #4
Our Members Make a Difference
2024…$15,250 was Donated to Local Charities and those in need!
Q1 $2,000 Montgomery County A&M Co A&M Scholarship
Q2 $4,000 Abundant Harvest Ministries
Q3 $4,250 Meals on Wheels (600 Turkey Day Bags)
Q4 $5,000 Arrow Child and Family Ministries)
2023…$15,000 was Donated to Local Charities and those in need!
Q1 $2,000 Montgomery County A&M Co A&M Scholarship
Q3 $2,500 Meals on Wheels (2000 breakfast bags)
Q4 $5,750 Meals on Wheels (600 Turkey Day Bags)
Q4 $4,750 Arrow Child and Family Ministries)
2022…$15,700 was Donated to Local Charities and those in need!
Q1 $2,000 Montgomery County A&M Co A&M Scholarship
Q1 $1,500 Rent for Member
Q2 $2,000 Operations Pets Alive
Q1 $1,500 Meals on Wheels (2000 breakfast bags)
Q4 $2,000 Meals on Wheels (2000 breakfast bags
Q4 $1,600 VEL Institute
Q4 $5,100 Arrow Child and Family Ministries)
2021….$14,300 was Donated to Local Charities!
Q1 $2000 Montgomery County A&M Co A&M Scholarship
Q3 $250 Antioch Ministries International
Q3 $1,200 Meals on Wheels (2000 breakfast bags)
Q3 $2,000 Operation Pets Alive
Q4 $250 Shield Bearer
Q4 $1,000 Project Zero
Q4 $3,400 Arrow Child and Family Ministries
Q4 $1,200 Meals on Wheels (2000 breakfast bags)
Q4 $1,000 VEL Institute
Q4 $2,000 Compassion United
2020…$15,000 was Donated to Local Charities!
Q1- $2,000 A&M Scholarship
Q2- $1,000 Breakfast bags to Meals on Wheels to feed elderly
Q2- $2,000 donated to Friends of Reveille impacted by Covid
Q3- $1,500 sponsor Veterans to attend leadership banquet
Q3- $2,000 donated to Interfaith of the Woodlands
Q4- $1,000 donated to Light the Night – Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Q4- $5,500 BEAR orphan & foster children Christmas presents
In 2019, $10,000 was donated to the following local charities:
Q1- A&M Scholarship
Q2- Veterans – VEL Institute
Q3- Animal Rescue – Operation Pets Alive (OPA)
Q4- Orphan & Foster Christmas Presents
(Every dollar above meal cost is donated)
Want to Become a Member?
email: Adam Koch
akoch@kochig.com
Special Benefit: Members get an ad page on the Reveille website (see below for link).
Coffee Member: $25/month
Breakfast Member: $45/month
Friends of Reveille: starts at $80/month
(includes breakfast membership & all additional money is donated to local charities)
Build Your Page on Our Website
Members, click here to create your ad page on the Reveille website.

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Announcement #5
Community Service Events
Future Community and Service Events Please contact Adam Koch with community service suggestions at akoch@kochig.com
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Fun Pics Of The Week!
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Photo Link:
A special thank you to Frank Boyd. Frank is a chemical process engineer and the owner of Frank Boyd Photography. Visit Frank’s website to view and download photos from previous meetings.

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Announcement #6

via Zoom
Includes: Meeting Interaction & Online Commercials
Reveille Online
“Simulcast of Live Meeting”
If you are unable to attend Live,
please join Reveille Online
Friday, January 9th, 2026
portal opens at 7:15am
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Details
Reveille Online – via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88474152225?pwd=bE9PQVlKTTBXeW1ITGRJUSt4ck1BUT09

Meeting ID: 884 7415 2225
Password: 772565
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If video is not an option for you, please use the Conference Call #
+1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 884 7415 2225
Password: 772565
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Follow us on Social Media!
Social Media Platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReveilleNetworking
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reveille-networking-group/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@reveillenetworkgroup/featured
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reveillenetworkinggroup
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LIVE in Person!
next Friday
Friday, January 9th, 2026

Meeting Info:
7:00 – 7:20…..Networkers Arrive
7:20……………Breakfast is Served
7:30……………Meeting Starts
8:30……………Meeting Ends
8:30 – 9:00…..Networking
Location:

Niko Niko’s at
2922 Lake Front Cir, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Looking for Someone’s Contact Information?
Contacts from the roster are available via request. Please contact Adam at akoch@kochig.com.

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Join Us at Our Next Meeting…
Date: Friday, January 9th, 2026
Location

Niko Niko’s at 922 Lake Front Cir, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Time
7:00 – 7:30 am Networking
7:30 – 8:30 am Meeting
Weekly Meeting Cost:
Breakfast Buffet – $15
Chick-fil-a minis, Coffee & Beverages – $5
We accept cash or credit. First Timers attend for free.

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