June 26, 2017 - The 2017 convention of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas was held in Dallas at the Westin Park Central Hotel and attended by over 500 members and guests, from over 100 local chapters from around Texas. The William Carroll Crawford was represented by Tina DuBose (Chapter Secretary) Billie Dawson, Fay Eddins, Gail Sholar, Elizabeth Pate, Barbara McClellan (Chapter Historian, Judy Lee (Chapter President) Lavonne Wood, Maggie Casto (Chapter Registrar) Vickie Martin and Gina Ferren (Chapter Vice-president).
State Officers were elected for the 2017-2019 term of office and the convention body was brought up to date on ongoing projects and decisions affecting the body.
At Convention members are able to share local chapter projects and activities and their goals for the future and learn from other chapters. The William Carroll Crawford Chapter was awarded Six Star status for their outstanding record of activities and participation and received 4th Place Publicity Award.
The 2018 Convention will be held in Addison Texas. Hosting will be the thirteen chapters of District IV, which includes the William Carroll Crawford Chapter
