Impacting Education by Impacting Educators
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ASTEF'S COUNTDOWN TO THEIR 10TH BIRTHDAY!!
We hope that you enjoyed the Count Down to ASTEF's Tenth Birthday via the Constant Contacts sent leading up to the big day of September 17th. If you missed one or would like to read and see the photos again, simply click on the button below. We hope we provided an overview of who we are and how we have gotten to this place in time. Happy Birthday ASTEF ~ ENJOY! ​
ASTEF FUNDS LEADERSHIP IN A MAJOR WAY
   One of the three major components of ASTEF is being the funding arm for Leadership. ASTEF has funded events such as convention speakers but the major way ASTEF funds Leadership is through the Leadership Seminar held in odd numbered years. So far, ASTEF has funded five seminars and is excited to have the opportunity to fund number 6 this February. 
   The TSO Leadership Seminar Committee is hard at work planning the 2021 event to be held February 26-28, 2021 at the Arlington Hilton Hotel. Thirty TSO members will be selected to participate in this life-changing event. 
   More information and the application form can be found on the Leadership Seminar committee page on the DKG Texas Website (www.dkgtexas.org). The deadline to apply is October 15, 2020. The application and the Chapter President's recommendation form is provided below. 
Take the chance to hone your skills, develop your talents, and spend a long weekend of true spiritual fellowship! ​
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. 
5TH ASTEF WEEKENDER IN HOUSTON OPENS FOR RESERVATIONS
  The ASTEF Houston Weekender, scheduled for April 16-18, 2021, is now open for reservations. Spring is a beautiful time of the year in Houston and members and guests will thoroughly enjoy this lovely, dynamic, and vibrant city. Plan to visit historic parts of Houston, celebrate her beauty and explore many unseen treasures of this major urban area. The Weekender will begin Friday night with a welcome dinner and conclude Sunday after lunch. Registration is limited to 50 participants. Non-DKG member guests are welcome. Click on button to download the Registration form. Please note the that registration form will download, not just open. Look at the bottom of your browser window to see the download bar. Click on the Flyer button to see more information about this Weekender
BECOME A DREAM MAKER
   When the ASTEF ad hoc Birthday Committee began discussing ASTEF’s milestone of turning ten years old the discussion turned to, “What does ASTEF do?” Quickly the consensus became, “ASTEF makes dreams come true.”  Therefore we are initiating the Dream Maker Convention Challenge and hope you will take the challenge.
   Historically, convention is the time when the greatest amount of funds is generated. Typically, $15,000 to $19,000 is raised during this time. This is about half the amount we award in project stipends each year. The ASTEF Projects program helps Texas children, students, and educators by the work of local chapters or individuals who receive project stipends for their worthy projects. To date $212,000 has been awarded in projects. With the necessary cancellation of convention, we need to try and recoup some of these funds.
​   Would you consider donating money you would have normally spent at convention to ASTEF now and become a Dream Maker? Listed below are four levels of donations and an attached donation form for your use. The Challenge will run to September 30. Those giving will be highlighted on the website and recognized at the Denton Convention in June, 2021.
DREAM MAKER LEVELS
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Dream Fairy
$25 ticket to ASTEF Extravaganza
​ Total $25
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Genie Level
$25 ticket to ASTEF Extravaganza
$5 in arm-length tickets for chance to win  Convention Registration 
Total $30
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Angel Level 
$25 ticket to ASTEF Extravaganza
$5 in arm-length tickets for a chance to win a Convention Registration 
$10 for Mystery Mania and a guaranteed $10 or MORE gift card 
​                             Total $40
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Fairy Godmother Level 
$25 ticket to ASTEF Extravaganza
$5 in arm-length tickets for a chance to win a Convention Registration 
$10 for Mystery Mania and a guaranteed $10 or MORE gift card 
$35 for Kendra Scott Pop-Up Store Purchase.  
Total $75 donation
   Help keep the dreams alive of  members, Texas children, students, and educators by donating today. 
   Thank you for making an impact with your donation allowing so many to fulfill their dreams.
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ASTEF PROJECT STIPENDS 2020-2021 -  A CHAPTER'S THANKS
In June, the ASTEF Board announced this year’s recipients of the Project Stipends. The stipends equaled almost $34,000. To see the complete list click on the button below. To read one chapter’s thanks, click here to take you to the Projects web page. Again congratulations to the chapters and individuals  who were awarded stipends.
ASPIRING EDUCATORS FOR 2020-2021
It is with pleasure and much pride that the Aspiring Educators for 2020-2021 are announced.  In trying to help as many students as possible the committee awarded 7 stipends at $1,000 each and 6 stipends at $500 each for a total of $10,000.  We are proud of these educators!  Find the complete list of awardees on the Aspiring Educator page on the ASTEF website. Congratulations to all! 
ASTEF RECOGNIZES CUMULATIVE DONORS
   As we approach the tenth birthday of the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation we would like to thank and honor our Cumulative Donors for their generous support over these past ten years 
​Click here to see the list of the Cumulative Donors by Areas who gave $500 or more from 2010 to July 15, 2020. Each donor received a special pin utilizing  the ASTEF Seal for the first time. We hope she will wear it proudly as it serves as a reminder of the good work being done throughout our State. 
   Through their generosity and the generosity of all the donors, ASTEF has definitely made a major impact on Texas children, students, and educators. We celebrate this impact as ASTEF has certainly reached “A Decade of Making Dreams Come True.” 
MAJOR DONORS RECOGNIZED
Thank you to our Major Donors who have generously donated at least $100 to ASTEF during this past year. You can view our Major Donor List by clicking here
DECADE DONOR TOTAL GROWS
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The challenge of raising $10,000 for ten years is still very much a possibility despite our trying times. To date, $4,483 has been donated to this challenge. Any size donation makes you a Decade Donor! Donors will be recognized in Denton with a special ribbon and on the ASTEF website.  We encourage you to take the challenge and send in a donation today using the Decade Donor form below
IT'S NOT TOO LATE
   Due to the popularity of the Tenth Birthday ASTEF charm, a 2nd order has been placed with The Bell Collection! Charms are available now.
​   Orders are being filled on a first-come-first-serve bases. The sterling silver charm depicting the Tenth Birthday theme, “A Decade of Making Dreams Come True,” is $15 plus $3 for postage and handling. Up to three charms can be mailed to the same address for one $3 fee
   Please use the order form below and make your check payable to ASTEF. Thank you for supporting ASTEF in this special way!
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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