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HEADS OR TAILS
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Join us for a fast-paced game of chance called Heads and Tails during the ASTEF Salutes Ticketed Event. The game costs $10 for 1 chance and $20 for 3 chances to win a beautiful gold and silver diamond tennis bracelet valued at $500. The 2nd and 3rd place winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate. 
KENDRA SCOTT RETURNS TO CONVENTION
   Back by popular demand ASTEF will be sponsoring once again the Kendra Scott Pop Up Store. The store will be held immediately after the Birthday Luncheon on Friday and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. Kendra Scott gives back 20% of all sales to ASTEF. 
   Members and guests may request an item for preview by emailing Dr. Barbara Derrick, ASTEF President, at president@astef.org. The items will be held under your name for review. There is no obligation to purchase these items. 
To make a donation using PayPal or a credit card, select the button below.
ASTEF SALUTES!
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
   Join ASTEF for their Third Annual Ticketed Event on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. as they salute Scholarships, Leadership, and Projects. The highlight will be hearing Elizabeth McCormick, former US Army Black Hawk Pilot, as she shares her stories of overcoming overwhelming obstacles as a female helicopter pilot. She will inspire YOU to Soar to Success! 
   After the event, Elizabeth will be signing her book. Who knows you might even win a signed copy! Or one of the multiple door prizes that will be given away throughout the event. .
​   Your $25 ticket is tax-deductible and continues to support Scholarships, Leadership, and Projects. Come join the fun and help us Salute ASTEF.
ONLINE AUCTION RETURNS TO TSO CONVENTION!
   ASTEF will be hosting an online auction from June 17 until June 21. Going online will allow all members to be a part of the fun. The auction site can also be shared with family and friends so that they too can bid on the many great items. The more who see it the more funds it will generate thus supporting Scholarships, Leadership, and Projects.  ​
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   Thank you to all who completed the two travel surveys about upcoming ASTEF travel opportunity. The results are in and we are excited to inform you of the two trips ASTEF will be sponsoring this fall.
   By a huge margin the majority of those who responded want to travel with Road Scholar to the ​Scenic Railroads of Arizona: Sedona and the Grand Canyon. This trip is being planned for November 3 to 8, 2019. We will have a limited number of spots so get your registration in early. If you wish to read more about the trip it is Program #1083. Please be advised that a $50 non-refundable deposit will be a donation to ASTEF and is added to the Road Scholar price. Registration and more information will be on the website and at convention.
   Surprisingly the first and third choice for the ASTEF Weekender were the same. So, members really want to return to Galveston. This trip is scheduled for October 11 to 13, 2019. Even though the first ASTEF Weekender was held in Galveston three years ago this one is a completely NEW trip. This time we will take a scientific look into the grand city by the Gulf. 
   Registration and information will also be on the website in weeks to come and at the Arlington Convention. This trip will be limited to 50.  
We hope you will consider traveling with ASTEF to these two great destinations. Hope to see you there!
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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