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

END OF YEAR GIVING

2018 is quickly coming to an end. This time of year, we find ourselves with tons of things on our “To Do” list. We hope that you will consider making a tax deductible year-end donation to ASTEF.
This is the perfect way to honor someone, remember someone with a memorial gift. or thank those who have helped you or your chapter in any way.
Remember a gift to ASTEF is one that keeps on giving as funds are used for scholarships, leadership events, and community projects that impact Texas educators, students, and children.
Donations are accepted any time but to qualify for the Stewardship campaign, donations should arrive by January 15.
Donations can be made by credit card using the “Donate Now” button found on the ASTEF website or by check to ASTEF using the contribution form found under the forms tab.
We hope that you had a wonderful year and will consider making a year-end donation.

ASTEF WEEKENDER APRIL 2019
FULL
This exciting trip is currently full. However; if you would like to be added to a waiting list, email your name and phone number to
Dr. Barbara Derrick, ASTEF President, at president@astef.org

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.

FINANCIAL FOCUS: You Can Still Gain Tax Benefits from Charitable Donations

Like most people, you probably know several organizations worthy of your philanthropy, and you may well have contributed to them, perhaps on an annual basis. In the past, when you’ve made charitable donations, it’s been a win-win: You were able to provide support to a worthy organization and you received some valuable tax benefits. But with the passage of the new tax laws, things may have changed considerably for many people. Are there still tax benefits to making a charitable donation?
Read the answer to this question in this informative article by Edward Jones.

Complete Article

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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