TXDAR Virtual State Conference 2021
TXDAR Virtual State Conference 2021
The annual State Conference for members and guests of the Texas Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

All Texas Daughters are encouraged to virtually attend the annual State Conference.  Guests are invited to attend indicated events.

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1. Registration Fees:  Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration for State Conference is online only. No mail in registrations will be available. You must register during the pre-registration period to attend State Conference.

2.  Attendees may update their registration options and attendee information through the registration system.  

3.  Confirmation of Registration:  All registrants will receive a confirmation email and it is important to keep this email. Members need to check for their confirmation email, which should be received soon after completion of online registration. If a confirmation email is not received, it may indicate a problem with the completion of your event registration. Be sure and check your spam folder and if you do not receive the email contact OnlineTXDARhelp@gmail.com.

4.  You MUST HAVE YOUR Confirmation Email and the confirmation code contained in the email in order to access the Virtual State Conference programs.  



Agenda
Monday, March 8
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Video available for viewing March 8-22, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. To view any of the videos, please choose the "Video Workshops" tab at the top right of this screen and each video is listed alphabetically. Click "Video Workshops" to access handout of videos.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Social Dessert Hour for current or former chapter regents. Elizabeth Jones, President.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Wine & Laughter: Share your funniest or most embarrassing DAR Moment." Social event for current or former state chairs. Sarah Adams Cook, President.
Tuesday, March 9
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Social event for current or former chapter officers. Margaret Rodrigues, President. Click title to download the TXDAR Bingo Card.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Social event for current or former state vice chairs. Shannon Taylor, President.
Wednesday, March 10
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TXDAR Book Club presentation by author Nina Sankovitch, "American Rebels: How the Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of the Revolution."
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Social event for current and former Texas Pages only. Holly Becker, President.
Thursday, March 11
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dee Downer Saddler will speak about the pioneers who traveled the Santa Fe Trail and the DAR sisters who marked it to preserve its history.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Voting by Delegates online during this time. Delegates must be registered through Eventleaf. Each delegate will receive specific voting instructions sent to them personally in an email. There is no actual session; voting is online.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Chapter members & family are invited to attend virtually and remember as the names of members who have passed away in the previous year are read. Members in good standing at their passing and have been reported through eMembership, will be honored.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Social event for Cameo Club members. Amanda Anderson, Debbie Mudd & Lauren Barteau, Co-Chairs. Click "Cameo Club Social" to download Cameo Bingo Card!
Friday, March 12
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A Zoom Forum meeting will be held to discuss any questions regarding the Texas Friendship Cottage.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
All members are invited to recognize chapter Outstanding Juniors, Junior award recipients and the achievements of Texas Juniors.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Board recommendations, reports, election of state officers for 2021-24, recognition of outstanding achievements by State Chairs. All members should register and attend. Attendance by delegates is essential.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
An up-to-date overview of the DAR Schools and their special qualities.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Voting by Delegates will take place online during this time. Delegates must be registered through Eventleaf to attend the conference. Each delegate will receive specific voting instructions sent to them personally in an email.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
A special video tribute to Texas chapter regents sets the stage for this special evening. Please tune in to virtually applaud these Daughters who are true stars of the State Society’s constellation.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Honoring 50+ year members and other recipients (click to see full description). the Outstanding C.A.R., Honorary Junior for Life, as well as the Texas OJ will be announced.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Social event for current Juniors and Junior Council. Ashley Clark, President
Saturday, March 13
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Member and New Horizons Graduation. Greetings from guests, KDS & Hindman. The Virtual Run for the Warriors and TXDAR election results.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Essay winners, teachers and other remarkable individuals are recognized by the State Historian as well as the American History, DAR Good Citizen and Women in American History committees.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This presentation will chronicle the National DAR Service to America Project, through which Daughters have made and donated more than 800,000 personal protective equipment items (face masks and other PPE) to organizations and individuals in need.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
How to find an eligible ancestor & what each society requires in terms of documentation and lineage. This special session will not be recorded. This will be the only opportunity to view this new presentation created by noted genealogist Debbie Duay.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Social event for current or former state officers. Susan G. Tillman, President.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
TXDAR will recognize members and individuals who exemplify heroism, patriotism, and service. Installation of the new TXDAR State Officers.
Monday, March 22
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All video workshops come to an end.
Speakers
Genealogist
Commemorative Events National Vice-Chair for the 200th Anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail
National Chair, Service to America Committee
Texas State Regent
NSDAR Recording Secretary General
Astronaut
Jerry Lynn Ross is a retired United States Air Force officer, engineer and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of seven Space Shuttle missions, making him the joint record holder for most spaceflights.
Professional Parliamentarian

Jerry Ross

Jerry Lynn Ross is a retired United States Air Force officer, engineer and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of seven Space Shuttle missions, making him the joint record holder for most spaceflights.

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