Upcoming Events
Christmas Party
Date and Location TBA
Stephen F. Austin Chapter
Fieldtrips
Wed., October 23, 2024
San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
February 2025
TBA
Scholarship Luncheon
Sat., April 26, 2025
Balcones Country Club
Austin, TX
District Meeting for District VIII
"Sunbonnets & Sunflowers"
October 11 & 12, 2024
Kerrville TX
Let's support our Chapter President, Milli Pope as she is presented as the new District VIII Representative!
Summer Field Trip
Sam Houston Memorial Museum & Republic of Texas Presidential Library
Tues. July 16, 2024
Huntsville, TX
DRT 2025
Annual Convention
Odessa, TX
May 13 - 17, 2025
Texas Honor Days
January 26 - Mirabeau B. Lamar Day
February 19 - Texas Statehood Day
March 1 - CRT Founder's Day
March 2 - Texas Independence Day
March 6 - Alamo Heroes Day
March 27 - Goliad Heroes Day
April 21 - San Jacinto Day
May 14 - Treaties of Velasco Day
September 18 - Texas Heroes Day
3rd Sat. in Sept. - Texian Navy Day
October 2 - Gonzales Day
November 3 - Stephen F. Austin's birthday
November 6 - DRT Founder's Day
December 9 - Siege of Bexar Day
2024 National Convention Announcements
SFA Chapter Essay Submission Wins at National!
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Our own 7th grade essay contest winner,
Margaret Russell, won both the District VIII competition
and the 2024 National competition!
Margaret was awarded a certificate and a $50 check for her District win, and a certificate, a plaque, and a $500 check for her national win. Additionally, Margaret received a silver coin pendant worth $250 as a special gift from our President General, Carol Steakley. Thank you, Mrs. Steakley, for your generous gift! Margaret was the winner of the 4th grade national competition as well!
On May 28th, Debi Pantalion and I met with Julia and Brian Russell, along with Margaret and her siblings William and Abigail, at their home to present Margaret with all her awards. Margaret was thrilled with her prizes, and we are all so proud of her. Only one little Russell left for the essay contests, but no pressure, Abigail.
SFA Chapter President Named New District VIII Representative
Milli Pope, our chapter president was elected our new District VIII Representative. She is replacing Marilyn Wade, who previously held the position. It is a DRT national Board of Management position, and her role will be to act as liaison between the 18 chapters in District VIII and the Board.
In response to her new challenge, Milli said, "It is a big role, but I look forward to getting to know all the chapters in our area."