SFA Chapter Meetings & Events
Thank you for your interest in our chapter!
Yearly Schedule of Meetings & Events
The Stephen F. Austin chapter meets the third Monday of select months (Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, and May) at 12:00 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 - Enter on the west side of the building. There will be a sign on the door. (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. The State Convention is also held in May.
Fall 2026 to Spring 2027
Monday, September 21, 2026 at NW Rec
Speaker: Brett J. Derbes, Ph.D., TSHA Director
Topic: The Handbook of Texas Women: 10 Years Later
Includes a New Member Welcome Ceremony
(for all new members approved in the last 12 months)
October
Fieldtrip San Jacinto Battlefield and Museum
Meet van at Northwest Recreation Center; depart 8 a.m.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
District VIII Meeting
hosted by Martin Wells Chapter in Leander
Monday, November 16, 2026 at NW Rec
Speaker: Author & Historian Jack Woodville London
Topic: Texas Republic era & relevance to his book,
Dangerous Liasons
Tuesday, December 2, 2026
Chapter Christmas Party (& Milli's Birthday!)
Home of Terri and John Obermiller
5728 Standing Rock Drive, Austin 78730
Starting at 11 AM for Potluck Lunch and Gift Exchange
Monday, January 18, 2027 at Different Mtg Location:
Allyce Dolan's home at 2318 Shoalmont Drive,
Austin 78756 (near NW Rec)
Speaker: Sylvia Forbes, Historian & Writer
Topic: The Historic Texas Landscape;
What the landscape looked like back when Texas was a Republic and before.
February
Fieldtrip TBA
Monday, March 15, 2027 at NW Rec
Speaker: Author & historian Richard Zelade
Topic: Highlights from & inspiration for his book
Austin Murder and Mayhem
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Balcones Country Club
Speaker: Richard B. McCaslin, Ph.D.
Topic: Defining a Historic Landscape:
Pompeo Coppini in Texas
Monday, May 17, 2027 at NW Rec
Chapter Member's Ancestor Presentation
Audrey Poche on her ancestor, Jacob Friesenhahn
Information on Monthly Chapter Meetings
and other Events
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.
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DRT 2026 Annual Convention
The Daughters of District 2 wish to invite you all to join us in Fort Worth, Texas, May 26-30th, 2026 for the 135th Annual DRT Convention which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel. The 2026 convention, themed “Cowtown & Cowgirls - Celebrating Generations of Texas Women” will help us learn more about women in Texas history - exploring past, present, and future generations. The convention also promises to bring the opportunity to share insights and foster collaboration.
We are confident that your presence will contribute greatly to the success of the convention, and we are eager to have you join us in this enriching experience.
Don't forget to pack your boots and hats and Texas-sized bling! I look forward to seeing you in Fort Worth.
Theresa Taylor
District 2 Representative
The Daughters of The Republic of Texas