Impacting Education by Impacting Educators
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SUPPORT ASTEF WHILE SHOPPING ON AMAZON
Just wanted everyone to know that it is a very easy process to support ASTEF while  shopping on Amazon.  Just make sure that you use the correct URL. 
Follow these directions:
   Thanks for visiting smile.amazon.com! Per your request, we have successfully changed the AmazonSmile charity you are supporting to Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation.
   Remember, if you want Amazon to donate to Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation, you need to start each shopping session at the URL
smile.amazon.com, and we will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.
   Visit Your AmazonSmile Impact to see donation information and learn more about your charity.
   AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.   
AREA X PICNIC/FUNDRAISER
Last Friday the Area X leadership ladies met for an indoor picnic and as at any picnic we were invaded by ants. (Provided by Nancy Newton) Never missing a chance to raise money for ASTEF we had an auction and sold the ants.
PROJECT STIPEND RECIPIENTS
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The ASTEF Board of Directors congratulates the Project Stipend recipients for 2019-2020 and wishes them great success in the implementation of their projects. For the complete list and descriptions, click on the button below.
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To make a donation using PayPal or a credit card, select the button below.
GALVESTON WEEKENDER
Amazing weekend in Galveston with some of the best gals and a few guys!!  Thanks to Barbara and her team that outdid themselves with wonderful info and food, and etc!  Kay and I enjoyed our time with each of you!  What special memories and some new special friends!!  Hugs!!
Love and God bless, Katherine
Thank you for a delightful weekend. We all benefited from your efforts. I learned so much on this trip. It was great to renew acquaintances with friends from other trips. Your committee of locals also added to our enjoyment.  Your leadership made this trip so much fun.
Thanks for a great weekend getaway! The food was delicious and the fellowship was delightful.  It was amazing to be on the campus of the University of Texas Medical Branch and to get a special tour of Old Red. 
To then go to the campus of Texas A & M University Galveston and to have the hands-on activity of our marine environment was special. ​
The Ocean Star Museum reminded us of all of the commerce in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Harbor Tour showed us commerce in action with the cruise ships leaving out while other activity was taking place. I think most of us agree that we were tired on Saturday evening.
Many thanks,
Rosemary
KIM MORRIS, ASPIRING EDUCATOR
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   Kim Morris is a paraprofessional in the elementary library at Henrietta Elementary School. She is completing her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Stephen F. Austin State University while working full time and raising her family.
   Kim was encouraged to apply for the Aspiring Educator award by her supervisor, Iota Omicron member Mandy Story.The money awarded has gone toward her tuition and books for the semester as she works to complete her degree in the spring of 2020. 
   Kim is excited to be pursuing her lifelong dream to become a teacher. Kim’s mantra and advice for others pursuing their degrees at a nontraditional time in life is from C.S. Lewis- “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
PATRICIA "PAT" HARDY THIRD ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATION
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Patricia "Pat" Hardy of Fort Worth was awarded ASTEF’s 3rd Advocate for Education award on June 22 during the ASTEF Annual Meeting at the TSO Convention in Arlington. Hardy, a long-time member of the Texas State Board of Education, is now serving in her 19th year on the State Board of Education and will complete her final term in January 2023. To see the whole story click the button below
 
Thank you to YOU- the members- who help make ASTEF’s mission possible through your commitment to the advancement of ASTEF-YOUR Foundation- not only during the convention but all year long.
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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