Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation

ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATION

Do you know of an outstanding woman who supports education on the state and/or regional area? Would she make an excellent candidate for ASTEF’s Advocate for Education award?
The Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF) Board of Directors seeks to recognize Advocates for Education who are avid supporters of education by showing commitment to service and financial contributions to multiple areas of education while not a current educator.
Qualifying nominees must be a woman who resides in Texas; may have an educational background but is not a current educator; and is not a member (active, reserve, or honorary) of DKG. There is evidence that the nominee strives to improve education in Texas through her continued outstanding service and financial support benefitting Texas students and/or educators. The nominee must show excellence in leadership and serve as an example to others as an advocate for education.
Application Guidelines and the official application can be found on the ASTEF website, under the Forms tab. Nominations are due to Dr. Earin Martin, Vice President of Projects and Programs.

Guidelines and Application

ASTEF NEEDS YOUR HELP

At the upcoming TSO convention in Arlington, we will be offering ten baskets in a traditional silent auction. To make this happen, we are asking members to donate a gift card valued at $10 or more. These gift cards can be purchased from restaurants, retail stores, department stores, home improvement stores, garden centers, gas stations, Amazon, Apple or any other business thought useful to members.
Please send these cards to Lou Hitt, PO Box 1773, Decatur, TX 76234. by March 22, 2019.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marian Clinton at Advancement@astef.org.
Thank you for your help in this endeavor. The proceeds will be used to fund scholarships, leadership and local projects that impact Texas educators, students and children in our local DKG communities.

ASTEF TRAVELERS EXPLORE ASHEVILLE

DKG members, friends, and family recently traveled on a Road Scholar trip to Asheville as apart of the ASTEF Travelers program. Highlights of the trip included visiting the Biltmore decorated for Christmas, the All Souls Cathedral, and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Another highlight was the unique quality of the Art Deco and Arts and Crafts architecture. ASTEF would like to thank the travelers for supporting ASTEF in a fun and unique way. Be on the lookout for future travel opportunities.

The Biltmore Estate was self sustaining and had a dairy. The life size cow depicts part of that history.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation is

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.

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.

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.

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