SFA Chapter Meetings
Thank you for your interest in our chapter!
Yearly Schedule of
Meetings & Events
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The Stephen F. Austin chapter meets the third Monday of select months (Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, and May) at noon. A light lunch is provided. At each meeting, we have a speaker on Texas history, we discuss Old Business, New Business and have Announcements.
Our regular meeting place is the Northwest Recreation Center, located at 2913 Northland in Austin. (On occasion, we need another location so please check monthly list below)
A Texas history site or museum is chosen for a field trip in February and October. In December, we enjoy a Christmas party together. A scholarship luncheon is hosted by our chapter every April. At the May meeting, a chapter member is the speaker who gives a presentation on one of her Republic of Texas ancestors.
SFA Chapter Meetings and
Other Events
Fall 2025 to Spring 2026
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​September 15, 2025
Speaker: Lance E. Osborne, author of Bold Crossings, about the settling of the Hornsby family in Texas.
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October Fieldtrip
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November 17, 2025
Includes a New Member Welcome Ceremony
(for all new members approved in the last 12 months)
Speaker: Robert Jones, author, attorney, historian
Flags of the Alamo
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December Christmas Party
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January 19, 2026
NOTE: Different Mtg Location:
(at Obermiller home) 5728 Standing Rock Drive
Speaker: George Obermiller, author & college instructor
German Influence in Texas & Impact on Texas
Based on Nick Fischer Book Series
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February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fieldtrip to Washington on the Brazos and
the Star of the Republic Museum
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March 16, 2026
Speaker: James L. Haley, author, historian
Topic title TBD
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April 18, 2026 (Saturday)
Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Balcones Country Club
Speaker: Admiral Scott Powell, Texas Navy Association
How the Texas Navy helped Save the Republic
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May 18, 2026
Chapter Member's Ancestor Presentation
Kendra Gottlieb Foster on
ancestor, Zadock Woods and his sons
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Chapter Meeting Location
(Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar & May)
Third Mondays - 12:00 noon
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NW Rec Center
2913 Northland Drive, Austin
Enter on the west side of the building. There will be a sign on the door.
Pledges Recited at Each Meeting
The DRT Pledge
Realizing that the heritage to eligibility in the Association of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is a sacred honor to be cherished,
as a member of the Stephen F. Austin Chapter,
I pledge myself to be faithful to its lofty ideals,
and to guard its interests and achievements.