Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation

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5TH ASTEF WEEKENDER IN TYLER

photo from Visit Tyler

The 5th annual ASTEF Weekender is April 22 -24, 2022 in beautiful Tyler, Texas. During the Weekender we will explore historic parts of Tyler and celebrate her beauty and position as the Rose Capital of the country. We will explore many unseen treasures of the city. One of the potential highlights will be a walking tour of the famous Rose Garden and Rose Museum. The Weekender will begin Friday night with a welcome reception followed by dinner and conclude Sunday after lunch. Members and guests will not be disappointed as they explore the historic city of Tyler. More information about the trip will be posted on the ASTEF website. All registration forms and deposit checks are to be mailed to TSO Headquarters and marked ASTEF Weekender. The total cost of the trip is $325.00 per person. The deposit for the trip is $75.00. The deadline to register is March 19, 2022. The trip is limited to 50 participants. Non-DKG member guests are welcome.
For more information about this Weekender click here

Registration Form_Tyler Weekender

KITTY HUTCHCROFT, WEBMASTER, REMINISCES ABOUT ASTEF BOARD MEMBERS

Kitty shares her memories of Lee Bourg who was one of the Founding Directors and Shirley Owens who contributed so much to ASTEF as our technology guru.

KENDRA SCOTT IS FIFTH ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION

In 2002, Kendra Scott started her company with just $500 in her pocket. Since that time, the company has grown to over a billion-dollar industry with over 100 stores nationwide.
She does more than just design jewelry though, she creates an atmosphere of joy, optimism and beauty. Her mission statement reflects her beliefs. Kendra says, "We believe in a world in which all women and children live their brightest, healthiest and most empowered lives."
On a national level, Kendra supports organizations that actively improve lives, advance knowledge, and unlock opportunity in three key areas: health and wellness, education and entrepreneurship, and empowerment. Her company and brand support many philanthropic efforts by funding grants, volunteering time and hosting or sponsoring events.
Since 2010, the company has given back over $30 million dollars to local, national and international causes. She has given over $9 million dollars in in-kind donations, volunteered over 2,000 hours and partnered with more than 10,000 philanthropic organizations in the last year alone.
Through her foundation or other foundations that she has supported for the year 2020 during Covid, here is just a glimpse into her many acts of generosity and kindness:

Provided 4.2 million meals to families in need through Feeding America
Donated over $475,000 to 40 hospitals across the country
Hosted 50+ virtual events
Funded 5,000 research hours for breast cancer
Launched the Anti-Racist Children's Book Education Fund with their donation to The Conscious Kid
Donated 3000+ books to children and educators in communities in need through First Book
Donated 28,800+ pieces of jewelry to organizations and individuals in need

PROJECT STIPENDS 2021

The ASTEF Board of Directors is proud to award almost $20,000 for project stipends this year. Considering we have been in a pandemic for the last 16 months, this is truly amazing.
The projects that were selected for funding were chosen because they support our purposes: to provide funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and to provide educational excellence for Texas students. They varied from addressing a need in their community or school, to providing mentoring to early career educators and pretty much, everything in between.
For the full list and a brief summary of the projects click here or look on the Projects 2021-22 Page.

ASPIRING EDUCATORS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Both the Aspiring Educators page and the Scholarships page have been updated with information announced at the Denton Convention. Please take a look at both pages found under the Purposes tab above.

Thank you to YOU- the members- who help make ASTEF’s mission possible through your commitment to the advancement of ASTEF-Your Foundation.

Donating to our foundation is easy and only takes a few minutes. Quick ways to donate to ASTEF are:

Donate button: Use this button to contribute to the Projects Fund using your credit card or PayPal. When using the Donate button, donations can be a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

Use the Contribution Forms found on the Donate Now page or the Forms Page to contribute by check to the fund of your choice (Scholarship, Leadership or Projects)
Contribution Forms also give you the opportunity to designate the contribution as a memorial, honorarium or chapter contribution for convention recognition.

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.

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.