Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation

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CLICK HERE to register and buy tickets starting at 7:00 am November 18.

The United States is the 1st country to charter a state organization. USA’s birthday is May 11, 1929. Uncover the best of the US with Moon USA State by State, a foldout poster map with checklists to track your adventures is included. This package sponsored by ASTEF Director Suzanne Stidom is valued at $70.12.
Canada is the 2nd country to charter a state organization. Canada's birthday is June 7, 1952. Two Canadian favorites are: Nokomis 100% Pure Canadian Organic Maple Syrup, Grade A, Gluten Free and Vegan, Clearly Canadian Sparkling Flavored Water in a 4 Flavor Sampler. This package sponsored by ASTEF Director Pat Bumpus is valued at $94.44.
Norway is the 3rd country to charter a state organization. Norway’s birthday is April 3, 1970. To honor Norway, the gift is a hand crafted and hand painted Enesco Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Norwegian Santa Figurine. This package is valued at $92.29 and is sponsored by ASTEF Director Risa McCann.
Sweden is the 4rd country to charter a state organization. Sweden’s birthday is April 25, 1972. There are are two items: Bergen Marzipan Assorted Fruit in an 8 oz. package and the Reoean Hand Painted Swedish Wooden Dara Horse Figurine. This package sponsored by Former ASTEF Director Lynda Anderson is $82.36.
Mexico is the 5th country to charter a state organization. Mexico’s birthday is February 9, 1974. There are an authentic handwoven serape Mexican Blanket in coral, a colorful Frida Kahlo apron made in Puebla, Mexico. This package is valued at $94.36 and sponsored by ASTEF Webmaster Kitty Hutchcroft.
Finland is the 6th country to charter a state organization. Finland’s birthday is March 29, 1974. The Finland gifts include Marimekko Floral Cocktail Beverage Paper Napkins, Pieni Unikko Floral Pot Holder with Loop in Red Poppy, and Fazar Marianne Chocolate Filled Mint Candies. This package is valued at $86.31 and is sponsored by ASTEF President Rosemary Morrow.
Guatemala is the 7th country to charter a state organization. Guatemala’s birthday is August 12, 1975. This package includes Fresh Roasted Organic Guatemalan Huehuetenango envipods which are K-Cup compatible and 12 Worry Dolls with a Guatemala Fabric Storage Bag. Total value of this package sponsored by ASTEF Director Connie Hernandez is $73.90.
Iceland is the 8th country to charter a state organization. Iceland’s birthday is November 7, 1975. This package includes a 3.17 ounce jar of Saltverk Lava Sea Salt, Hallo Sapa Icelandic MOSS and Kelp duel package of soap. This package sponsored by ASTEF Director Joanne Davis is valued at $80.30.
The Netherlands is the 9th country to charter a state organization. The Netherlands’ birthday is March 31, 1976. This package features dish cloths with 4 Dutch designs Also included are 24 single packs of Dutch Caramel Stroopwafels. This package sponsored by Former ASTEF Director Andi Kirby has a total value of $79.01.
Puerto Rico is the 10th country to charter a state organization. Puerto Rico’s birthday is December 11, 1976.This prize package features an Assortment of Puerto Rican Candies by Fabrica De Dulces and a beautiful engraved gift set of 4 wood coasters made in Puerto Rico.This package sponsored by ASTEF Director Trudy Matus is valued at $87.86.
Great Britain is the 11th country to charter a state organization. Great Britain’s birthday is November 19, 1977. The gift package from Great Britain features Buckingham Palace Tea Tin with 40 English Afternoon Teabags and Taylor of Harrogate 48 count assorted Specialty Teas. This package sponsored by ASTEF Director Cindy Drumm is valued at $80.30.
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ASTEF invites you to join us as we celebrate the 17 countries of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

250 tickets will be sold for the following 20 prizes:
First Prize: $250.00 Visa Gift Card
Second Prize: $150.00 Visa Gift Card
Third Prize: $100.00 Visa Gift Card
Fourth-Twentieth Prizes: Gifts linked to a DKG Country and a $50.00 Amazon Gift Card

Important Dates
November 18, 2022: 250 tickets go on sale for $25.00 each at 7:00 a.m.
November 30, 2022: Ticket sales will close at 12:00 p.m.
December 4, 2022: Live ZOOM Drawing from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for 20 fabulous prizes. If you are one of the 250 lucky Golden Ticket 2 holders be sure to join the event or be available by phone or text. All are welcome to be part of the ZOOM fun.
December 5-12, 2022: Prizes will be arriving on your porches from Amazon.com.

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El Salvador is the 12th country to charter a state organization. El Salvador’s birthday is December 11, 1976. This package includes Fresh Roasted Organic Coffee in K-Cup compatible cups. This package sponsored by ASTEF Founding Director Evelyn Barron is valued at $81.99.
Costa Rica is the 13th country to charter a state organization. Costa Rica’s birthday is June 20, 1980. The gift associated with this country is a packaged gift set of Ricante Hot Sauce which has recipes on the back for your enjoyment. This package valued at $79.99 is sponsored by former ASTEF Director Lou Hitt,
Germany is the 14th country to charter a state organization. Germany’s birthday is March 21, 1992. The gift is a Jim Shore Heartwood Creek German Santa Stone Resin Hanging Ornament and Hermann the German Himbeer Bonbons Valued at $83.66, this package is sponsored by Past State President Vicki and Jerry Davis.
Estonia is the 15th country to charter a state organization. Estonia’s birthday is March 8, 2008. Estonia’s gift package begins with a Tallinn Travel Notebook containing expressions and proverbs from Estonia, a coffee mug with the map of the country, and an Estonia Landmark Shot Glass. This package sponsored by ASTEF Director Nelle Gentry is valued at $82.91.
Panama is the 16th country to charter a state organization. Panama’s birthday is November 27, 2009. This package begins with a Mola De Panama Drawstring Bag and a book The Panama Hat Trail by Tom Miller. The Panama Hat Trail is at once a study in global economics and a lively travelogue. This package valued at $78.78, is sponsored by Donna Morehead, TSO Leadership Seminar Chair and her Pi Chapter.
Japan is the 17th country to charter a state organization. Japan’s birthday is October 14, 2012. This package includes a book, Tomoko Fuse’s Origami Boxes, which shares techniques of the beautiful paper gift boxers and a Premium Green Tea Bags Gift Set from Shizuoka Japan with three kinds of teas. This package is sponsored by ASTEF Director Charlotte Nyman with a value of $79.40.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU - ASPIRING EDUCATORS

We need your help finding Aspiring Educators who are presently enrolled or enrolling in education classes. This opportunity is one of the easiest ways to claim a little money to help with books and tuition. Specific information on how to help Aspiring Educators write an effective application is in the presentation which was used at the Zoom meeting. Click here for the presentation. In the meantime, the recording of the Zoom meeting has been added.
Please try to find a qualified candidate and encourage her to apply.

Donor Form

“All Aboard the ASTEF Train” is on the move and needs all TSO members to hop on board. We are inviting members to join this journey as funds are raised for Scholarships, Leadership and Projects. TSO members will receive Scholarships, the opportunity to attend the 2023 Leadership Seminar, and Project Stipends.
There are stories about these journeys and ASTEF wants to hear them. Use “Because someone gave” as the beginning of the story of a scholarship, leadership opportunity or project stipend you or your chapter received. Send it to Webmaster Kitty Hutchcroft at webmaster.astef@gmail.com
These stories will be posted to the website. Click here to read the stories.
ASTEF says thanks for the continued support of “Our Foundation”
Get on board the ASTEF train and fill it with many, many stories! And, please donate to Scholarships, Leadership or Projects.

Thank you to the members who help make ASTEF’s mission possible through your commitment to the advancement of ASTEF.

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.