ASTEF in Action @ TSO Convention in Waco
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ASTEF Annual Meeting Holds Surprises
When making your convention agenda, do not forget to include attendance at the ASTEF Annual Meeting that immediately follows the TSO General Meeting on Friday morning. There are some special surprises built in just for you!
All those remaining for the meeting will receive a token of thanks for their support of ASTEF's three major areas: Scholarship, Leadership, and Projects. You will also be entered for a chance to win one of Jimmy Don Holmes's special iron pieces of art and a select Kendra Scott jewelry item. These will be given away at the conclusion of the meeting. Plan to be there for the entire meeting as winner must be present to win. For some lucky chapters and one individual the biggest surprise will be the awarding of the project stipends. Slightly over $38,000 will be awarded during the meeting. Any chapter or individual who applied needs to be present to receive their check! Come learn what exciting projects are being done across the state. Maybe next year you will be receiving a check? Come be part of the surprises and celebrate the accomplishments of ASTEF. |
ASTEF Convention Online Auction
This convention is providing a lot of new experiences for attendees. Technology will be a significant part of the whole event. There will be one more technology innovation. An ASTEF Online Auction will go live on Monday, June 11.
The online auction is scheduled to run for the week of the convention with bidding closing on Friday evening. Auction items will be available for viewing and pick-up at the Waco Convention Center on Saturday. Sign up to get the ASTEF emails about the events prior to the convention. Instructions about registering to bid will be on this site, sent in an ASTEF email and at the ASTEF tables in Waco. Join the fun by visiting the tables in WACO.Donations can also be made on the Auction site before and during the Waco Convention. Not going to convention? You can still be a part of the exciting online auction. You can bid from home! When you win, we will contact you and arrange for your wonderful item to get to you. Don’t let not being in Waco hold you back from bidding for Scholarships, Leadership, and Projects!
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Building ASTEF Strong
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Do You Shop for ASTEF?
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We sure hope you have made your plans to attend the State Convention in Waco, June 14-16. The steering committee has really out done themselves! It is going to be a great event from start to finish! What we feel will be one of the highlights of the shortened convention will be the ASTEF ticketed event, Building ASTEF Strong. The highlight of the event will be a presentation by HGTV’s Fixer Upper regular Jimmy Don Holmes.
Jimmy Don will be telling us about his life, the people who have shaped his life, and the journey he took that lead him to Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines. His future plans will be discussed too now that the ever-so popular show is ending. We want to thank him for donating his time. And that’s not all! He has also generously donated one of his signature iron art pieces. The winner will be drawn at the end of his presentation where he will sign the piece and take a photo with the lucky winner! Other exciting items during the event will include tons of door prizes, a raffle, and much more as we Celebrate the Strength of ASTEF! So, check that box on the registration form and include your $25 100% tax-deductible donation today! |
Are you a part of the I Shop for ASTEF team? If so, we want to hear from you.
Two years ago we joined partners with Kroger and Randall's/Tom Thumb grocery stores. Every time you shop, they send us money to be used for Scholarships, Leadership, and Projects. It's that simple! You still keep all of your perks for being a rewards member. The only difference is now you are earning funds for ASTEF! If you have joined either program, please bring along a receipt to Waco to be entered into a special drawing. If you haven't joined, no problem! Just come by the ASTEF information tables and we can get you signed up and entered for the special drawing. It only takes a few minutes. Information on where these stores are located will be on display too. Also, anyone can sign up! So tell your family and friends to join us today in our funding of Scholarships, Leadership, and Projects simply by shopping. 
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WHO WE ARE
Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF), the non-profit arm of Texas State Organization Delta Kappa Gamma, poised to award scholarships to members for advanced degrees, certification, or lifelong learning opportunities; to provide funding for leadership events, such as, convention speakers and Leadership Seminars; to award funds to Aspiring Educators; and for classroom or community projects that impact Texas students, children, and educators. The amount that we can award depends on our fundraising efforts and your support. The more we raise the more we can give! To read more about ASTEF, go to WHO WE ARE, the story of our foundation. |
To learn more about your Educational Foundation in action,
read the latest Lone Star News available on the TSO website. Watch for announcements about ASTEF activities at the coming TSO State Convention in Waco. Are you registered for the Texas State Convention? For DKG International in Austin? Make plans to attend TSO State in June and DKG International in July. Both events will enrich, encourage and surprise you. Donating to our foundation is easy and only takes a few minutes. You can give by using the Donate Now button on the menu above or you can mail your contribution using the newly designed contribution forms on the same menu.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation is
ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.
- to provide funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas, and
- to promote educational excellence for Texas students.
ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.
Your tax deductible contributions to ASTEF have impacted education, educators and students, in the Texas communities.
Thank you for your donations and support.
As a 501(c)(3) public charity, ASTEF provides funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and promotes educational excellence for Texas students.
Thank you for your donations and support.
As a 501(c)(3) public charity, ASTEF provides funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and promotes educational excellence for Texas students.
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