Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation

Navigation for the ASTEF website is both at the top and at the bottom. Happy exploring the website as we continue to update many of the pages.
To see the other birthday videos, click on the Home Page tab and scroll down to 10th Anniversary Videos

FEBRUARY IS GIVING MONTH

Each year ASTEF sets aside the month of February as Foundation Focus Month. Chapters are strongly encouraged to do something to educate and inform about “OUR” Foundation. Resources are available under the Resource tab.
A huge part of this effort is Giving Month. In February members are asked to open their hearts by opening their pocketbooks to support the work of the Foundation. Members and friends may make a tax-deductible donation by using the “DONATE” button located below for a donation to the Projects fund or use the "Donation Form" button below to make a donation to either the project fund, the scholarship fund, or the Leadership Seminar fund.
Help us raise the thermometer by sending in your gift today (deadline is February 29)! A gift to ASTEF is one that keeps on giving as Scholarship, Leadership and Projects are made possible due to your generous support!

Giving Month Donation Form

SUPPORT THE WORK OF ASTEF

ASTEF MILESTONE APPROACHES ~ SAVE THE DATE!

Did you know that ASTEF will be celebrating her 10th Birthday on September 17? To help celebrate, please watch the videos located on the Home Page and under the Home tab.
Please keep in mind, these videos were made with love and care by members across the state. Remember, that while we are professionals, we are not professional film makers. So please, overlook our imperfections and focus on our message.

ASPIRING EDUCATORS DEADLINE MARCH 1

Did you know that ASTEF sponsors women striving to become educators? $10,000 is set aside each year to award these women $1,000 or $500 stipends. Those seeking a degree are eligible for a $500.00 or $1000.00 stipend and those seeking alternative certification are eligible for a $500 stipend. Applicants must be sponsored by a Texas DKG member. The application is located under the Forms tab and is due March 1.
ASTEF is very proud of the impact we are making in these women’s lives. To learn more about them and their journey to becoming an educator, click on the link to read the 2019-2020 recipients’ stories and gratitude. Aspiring Educators page

10 YEARS = $10,000!
BECOME A DECADE DONOR

To help commemorate ASTEF’s Tenth Birthday, the Foundation is issuing a challenge - to raise $10,000 for 10 years of giving. If every member gave just a little, we would be able to reach this goal with ease. Will you help?
To become an ASTEF Decade Donor, include a donation on your McAllen Convention Registration form, give a donation at the convention, or send in a donation using our donor form by clicking the button below. All those giving will receive a special ASTEF Decade Donor ribbon at convention.
Just think how many dreams can come true for our members, Texas children, students, and educators if we each give towards this goal! What an impact this would make for so many!
Please consider helping ASTEF in honor of ten years of making dreams come true by becoming an ASTEF Decade Donor!

ASTEF Decade Donor Form

The Board has many exciting things planned to help kick off this special occasion as we gear up for September 10, 2020 - ASTEF’s official tenth birthday

SCHOLARSHIP MARCH 1 DEADLINE APPROACHES

As we focus on the Foundation this month, it is a good time to remind everyone about Scholarships. Applications can be found on the dkgtexas.org website. In addition, a link is also available on the ASTEF website under forms. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 1 to qualify and should be mailed to Sherri Davenport, TSO Scholarship Chair.
Listen now as Dr. Rosemary Morrow and Dr. Karen Duke reflect on the scholarships they received while earning their degrees.

INVITE A DIRECTOR

February is near. This means so is ASTEF’s Foundation Focus Month. During the month of February all chapters are strongly encouraged to have a program, a brief report, newsletter article, or some other form of communication to share the word on “OUR” Foundation and the great things happening across the State.
Another option is to invite a Director to your meeting. All it takes is an email or call! For a list of Directors, click on the Home tab then on Board of Directors (not the protected link). For more information, contact Dr. Rosemary Morrow Vice President of Marketing at marketing@astef.org. She can provide you with emails and phone numbers for any of the Directors.
Pictured above is Alpha Iota’s Chapter President Susan Duke with ASTEF Immediate Past President Dr. Barbara Derrick.

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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