Impacting Education by Impacting Educators
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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.
ASTEF extends their thanks and appreciation to all who took part in any or all of the convention fundraising events. Special thanks go to those who donated auction items and gift cards for the baskets and Mania game. Remember, a gift to ASTEF is one that keeps on giving as funds go to support Scholarship, Leadership, and Projects. ​
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ASTEF ARLINGTON HIGHLIGHTS
   ASTEF would like to thank everyone who participated in any way in the ASTEF activities held during the convention. Here is a brief recap. 
   The breakout session, ASTEF and YOU, was presented to a full house on Thursday afternoon. We hope you learned a little bit more about ASTEF, YOUR Foundation. 
   Project displays for the 2018-2019 project stipend recipients were on display in the Expo Center. Many people viewed these and we appreciate the chapters for preparing their display. 
   A huge thanks goes to the 339 people who purchased tickets to ASTEF Salutes and heard keynote speaker former Black Hawk pilot Elizabeth McCormick. Her presentation encouraged us to be “in the pilot seat of our lives.” Elizabeth also presented a break-out session.
   A special thanks goes to Tracey Shea and Kendall Hasse who shared remarks about their participation in the Leadership Seminar and in the Scholarship Program, both of which are funded by ASTEF.
   The Third ASTEF Advocate for Education was presented during the Annual Meeting to 19-year State School Board member Patricia “Pat” Hardy. She expressed her appreciation for the award and for the dedication to education and the expertise of all those present in the room. 
   Also, during the Annual Meeting, the 2019-2021 Slate of Officers, elected at the June Board Meeting, were presented by Carolyn Grantham, Nominations Chair. The new officers, as well as the new directors can be found on this website.
The officers will continue to advance the work of ASTEF these next two years with their expertise, care, and dedication. The new directors will serve from 2019 to 2025. Their participation will add to the existing Board’s expertise and commitment to fulfilling ASTEF’s Mission.  
   Always an exciting part of the Annual Meeting is the announcement of the Project stipends. This year ASTEF received a record number of 60 applications. Applications came from chapters, individual members and one area. As you can imagine the selection was difficult. ASTEF would love to fund all applications and hopes that those not chosen will apply again. Dr. Earin Martin, Vice President of Programs and Projects, announced 34 project stipend recipients totaling $39. 560. Congratulations to all! 
   Information on the upcoming Fourth ASTEF Weekender to Scientific Galveston- October 11-13- was shared and is on the ASTEF Website. You may also contact Dr. Barbara Derrick at travel@astef.org. 
   ASTEF strives to put the FUN in FUNdraising as funds are raised to support Scholarship, Leadership, and Projects. This year’s efforts included the Online Auction with over 100 items, a “traditional paper and pencil” silent auction for gift baskets filled with gift cards ranging from $50 to $225 and other items,  Mystery Mania- where members were guaranteed a $10 gift card for their $10 and a chance to win upwards of $25 to $100 gift cards, arm-length tickets were sold for a chance to win registration to the McAllen Convention next summer, Blinky rings were sold as members played a game of Heads and Tails (during the ticketed event) for a diamond tennis bracelet, offered eight once-in-a- lifetime trips through Winspire, and the popular Kendra Scott Pop-Up Store was held. 
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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