2023 DRT Annual Convention

Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center

We cordially invite you to attend DRT's 132nd Annual Convention being held May 4 - 6, 2023 at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center in Galveston, Texas 77554.

Convention registration is now open!!!  Please review the program below and register for the activities.

Hotel reservations can be made by clicking Moody Gardens

Additional information regarding driving instructions and convention activities can be found here.

Advertise in the Convention Program!

This year's Convention is hosted by District IX members!  Questions may be directed to [email protected].

 

Members - Please register yourself before adding a guest(s).  Also please be aware that you will need to scroll down to see all program items for both Thursday and Friday. 

 

When
5/4/2023 10:00 AM - 5/6/2023 3:00 PM
Central Daylight Time
Where
7 Hope Blvd. Galveston, TX 77554 UNITED STATES
Sign in or create an account to register Last day to register is 4/24/2023

Program

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Description
There will be a onetime charge of $40 if electricity is needed at a sales table.
When
5/3/2023 10:00 AM - 5/6/2023 4:00 PM
10:00 AM
Cost for a sales table is a onetime charge of $25 per table, maximum 2 tables per Chapter.  Set up can be done Wednesday 10:00-noon, and Thursday 7:30am-8:30am.    Administrative Committees eligible for comped tables should contact Elizabeth White at [email protected]
When
5/3/2023 10:00 AM - 5/6/2023 4:00 PM
10:00 AM

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Description
Upon arriving until 5:00pm, visit the Bryan Museum and/or visit the Rosenberg Museum on your own, provide your own transportation.
Time
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM
Visit the place where Miss Ballinger and her first cousin, Mrs. Hally Bryan Perry, formulated the idea for their new organization which would become the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.     There will be a sign-up sheet for tours, every 30 minutes, at Registration as tours are limited to 15 members.
Time
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10:00 AM
Presidential Suite Room #907   Dress is Nice Business Attire
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM
Expo Exhibit Hall - C - Dress Code: Formal / Nice Business Attire /  No Denim Jeans / No Capris / No Shorts.
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM

Friday, 05 May 2023

Description
This is for present and past BOM officers only.    BUFFET: scrambled eggs, sausage links & hickory bacon, country potatoes, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit platters
Time
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM
Dress is Nice Business Attire
Time
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:00 AM
Galveston Harbor Tour - This is an event organized for the Spouses of DRT members only.
Time
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM
MENU:  Caesar Salad, option of Stuff Flounder  (stuffing: Fresh herbs, bread crumbs, old bay seasoning, onions, garlic, & lemon juice) or Roaster Airline Chicken, Roaster Garlic Potatoes with Buttered Green Beans & Pearled Onions with Lemon Meringue pie for dessert
Time
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Spots available
809
12:00 PM
Dress is Nice Business Attire
Time
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
1:45 PM
3:45 PM
5:00 PM

Saturday, 06 May 2023

Description
Dress is Nice Business Attire  /  No Denim Jeans  /  No Capris  /  No Shorts
Time
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
8:30 AM
Continue business meeting if needed and Installation of New Officers.
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM