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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Lamar Day.........................................................................................January 26
Texas Statehood Day......................................................................February 19
Texas Independence Day & Flag Day....................................................March 2
Sam Houston’s Birthday
Alamo Heroes Day.................................................................................March 6
Goliad Heroes Day...............................................................................March 27
San Jacinto Day......................................................................................April 21
Texian Navy Day......................................................3rd Saturday in September
Gonzales Day.....................................................................................October 2
Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday...........................................................................................November 3
Founders Day..................................................................................November 6
All chapter meetings are held at the Pioneeer Memorial Log House
unless otherwise indicated.
2008-2009 Chapter Meeting Programs |
October 2 |
10:00 am |
"Treasured TSU Archives "
Dr. Bernard Forrester
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October 25 |
pm
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SJC CRT
Pumpkin Decorating
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November 6 |
10:00 am
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"Texian Legacy "
Nina Hendee
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December 11
(note date change) |
11:30 am |
Christmas Luncheon
Details to be announced
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December 14 |
pm |
Christmas Open House
Honoring Friends of the Log House
Hosted by CRT - DRT
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January 8
(note date change) |
10:00 am |
"Judge Three-Legged Willie Williamson "
Dale Williamson
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February 5 |
10:00 am |
"Land Grants of Texas through Spain, Mexico, Republic of Texas, State of Texas "
Darrell Shine & Nedra Foster
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March 5 |
Field Trip |
"Fanthorp Inn "
Anderson, Texas
Luncheon: Cafe M. Bloomers
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April 2 |
10:00 am |
"Rough Road to Justice: Journey of Women Lawyers in Texas "
Betty Chapman
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May 7 |
10:00 am |
"James Bowie and the Famous Bowie Knife "
Denton Bryant
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Memorial Service for departed members.
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June 4 |
11:30 am |
End-of-Year Luncheon
New Members Welcome Service
Installation of New Officers
DRT Convention Report
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, February 22, 2009
Texas Independence Day Celebration
& Chili Cook-Off
Come join the San Jacinto Chapter, DRT and CRT as we celebrate Texas Independence Day with the Texian Army on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Log House. It will be a Living History Festival, along with a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Tom Green, SRT, will be there to display his Texas Flags, along with Larry Hoff, Blacksmith, and Edwin Erwin will be on hand to sign Land Grants. The Texian Army in conjunction with the Sons of the Republic of Texas will present Land Grants.
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 per child under 16. Please free to come in period dress or your favorite Texana.
If you are interested in having a Chili Team please contact Eron Tynes @ 713-851-0520. It is time to dig out Uncle Bob's old chili recipe and start chopping those red-hot chili peppers. Prizes will be given for the: Best Authentic Texian Chili, Best Deer Meat Chili, Best Armadillo Style Chili, Best Roadkill Chili, Best Trailriders' Chile, Best Rattlesnake Rattle Chili, Best Red Hot Pepper Chili, Best Possum Chili, Best Squirrel Chili and more. Last year we had to add two new categories - Best Buffalo Meat Chili and Best Chocolate Chili. Come see how many you can win.
As part of our celebration, we will have a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Last year the Flag Retirement Ceremony was held and a number of the children participated. This year we are inviting all children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc., to participate in this moving patriotic ceremony. If you have a used Texas flag that needs to be properly disposed of, please let me know.
This year Marilyn Chapman has volunteered to coordinate those interested in bringing a dessert, please call Marilyn at 713-522-1876.
We need Chapter members to assist with Registration, Judging the Chili Cook-off, and with setting and cleaning up. If you can help out, please call Eron Tynes at 281-820-0676 or email: 54texan@peoplepc.net.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
7TH Annual San Jacinto Symposium
9 AM - 4 PM
University of Houston Conference Center
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
San Jacinto Commemorative Ceremony
10:00
This observance includes a reading of General Houston's battle report and the laying of a wreath in honor of those who fought at San Jacinto.
Presentation of DRT & SRT Scholarship Winners.
San Jacinto Battleground
Saturday, April 25, 2009
San Jacinto Day Festival
10:00-6:00 Texian and Mexican Camps Open
10:00-6:00 Festival Activities Around the Monument Family Entertainment, Craft Vendors, Children's Area, Historical Demonstrations, Food and Live Music.
3:00-4:30 Battle Reenactment Reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto, followed by a memorial ceremony honoring all who gave their lives on April 21, 1836.
4:30-6:00 Festival Activities Continue
6:00 Festival and Camps Close
San J acinto Battleground
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009, 2 PM
Reception for Texas History Essay Winners and Parents at the
Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum
DRT Convention Information |
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May 14-16, 2009
117TH DRT Convention
Killeen Civic & Convention Center
3601 South W.S. Young Drive
Killeen, Texas
June 19-20, 2009
49th CRT Convention
http://www.drt-inc.org/Calendar.html
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