The Chapter Today
On April 21, 1933 the Stephen F. Austin Chapter was formed on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Our chapter has continued to thrive throughout our 90+ year history with over 100 current members.
Board of Directors 2025 - 2027
President: Milli Pope
1st Vice President: Terri Obermiller
2nd Vice President: Debi Pantalion
3rd Vice President & Lori Helmers
CRT Sponsor:
Recording Secretary: Juanita Painter​​​
Corresponding Secretary: Beverly Locklin
​Registrar & Webmaster: Allyce Dolan Historian: Carolyn Schilithuis​
Honors & Awards: Dusky Waters ​
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Chaplains: Laura Kitley &
Barbara Walters
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Parliamentarian: Ervalyn McVeigh
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Members at the September 2023 Meeting
The stated missions of our chapter:
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Perpetuate the memory and spirit of those who achieved and maintained the independence of Texas.
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Provide educational programs of the highest caliber in coordination with Texas school districts and the Texas Education Agency, as well as programs for the public.
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Encourage research into early Texas records, preserve historic documents and encourage the publication of historic records.
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Secure and memorialize historic sites.
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To promote the celebration of Texas Honor Days.
April 21, 1836: Texan militia under Sam Houston defeat troops under Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto
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