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Everything that is going on in ASTEF is announced through Constant Contact emails. If you are not receiving those email announcements, it is easy to register. Just click on the button below and you will find the signup form that will add your name to the Constant Contact list.
RHONDA POSEY, CURRENT ASTEF PRESIDENT, ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO PAY IT FORWARD 
 If you have ever received a scholarship or attended a Leadership Seminar then serving as an ASTEF director is one way to pay it forward. The Board needs many different types of individuals. Some of the needed skills include: grant writing experience, creative thinker, financial expertise, technology wizard, hard worker, and motivated to work for six years in advancing the work of the Foundation. Listen to Rhonda’s message as she encourages members who are avid supporters of ASTEF to apply.
THANK YOU ASTEF-CAROL HORTON
Former ASTEF Director Carol Horton (2013-2019) shares some memories from being asked to serve on the Program and Projects Committee of ASTEF.  She encourages members to consider applying for a project stipend as well as a Director. Applications for both are under the Forms tab. Project stipend applications are due April 1 and Director Applications April 15.
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. 
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME AN ASTEF DIRECTOR? DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS APRIL 15.
   The Board needs a variety of talented members who are passionate about the Foundation and all the great things it has done for so many Texas children, students, and educators. 
   Do you support ASTEF by actively being involved in promoting the Foundation? Are you an annual contributor? Do you have grant writing experience? Are you now or have you been a chapter treasurer? Are you good with budgets and financial concerns? Have you served on other non-profit boards or foundations? Are you creative and can you easily generate ideas to promote ASTEF? Do you have a servant heart or any other talent and skill you feel is needed to be a good director? 
   If you answered “yes” to any of these, then please consider applying to be a director. A frequently asked questions (FAQ) document and the application can be found by clicking on the buttons below.. Applications are due April 15.
THANKS FROM ASPIRING EDUCATORS
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 Check out the Aspiring Educators page for more inspiring stories..
Thank you to YOU- the members- who help make ASTEF’s mission possible through your commitment to the advancement of ASTEF-Your Foundation.
NOT TOO LATE TO BE A CUMULATIVE DONOR 
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September 17, 2020 marked a monumental milestone for ASTEF; her Tenth Birthday! From the conception to present time ASTEF has been successful due to the generous support of many. To recognize and thank these individuals for their generous support over the past ten year, those who donated $500 or more were given a special pin. The pin depicts the ASTEF Seal. This is the first time the seal has been used. A complete list of donors from 2010 to September 2020 can be found on the website; Click here to see the list of the Cumulative Donors.
But it is not too late to add your name to the list and to receive your special Cumulative Donor pin!
Anyone reaching the $500 level by June 1, 2021 is eligible for a pin. If you are unsure of the amount needed to reach this level, please contact Headquarters. 
DECADE DONOR
   Last year, the ASTEF Board challenged members to raise $10,000 in honor of ASTEF’s Tenth Birthday by the end of the convention in June 2021. 
   Members were asked to make a donation on their McAllen registration form. Members are now being asked to consider making a donation on their Denton registration form or by using the Decade Donor contribution form. Members attending the Denton convention can also make a donation by visiting the ASTEF Birthday table where forms will be available along with a free chance to win a special birthday prize. 
   Any member giving $1 or more will receive a special Decade Donor ribbon to proudly display on their name badge. Please help ASTEF reach the goal of $10,000 for ten wonderful years.
​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.