Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation

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5TH ASTEF WEEKENDER IN TYLER

April 22-24 was the fifth ASTEF weekend. Everyone had a great time . The weather cooperated and the roses and azaleas were beautiful. Click here to see the photos from each day. Thank you to Kathryn Wright and Charlotte Nyman for sharing their wonderful photos.

ASTEF AT THE LUBBOCK CONVENTION

Take a journey to the 2022 TSO Lubbock Convention with ASTEF .
You will find ASTEF in the Vendor’s room. Come by for a visit, ask questions, see the online auction items, participate in all the fundraising activities or do all the above.
Here are some of the fundraising activities:

Kendra Scott returns for a 48 Hour Shopping Spree. Kendra Scott will give back 20% of total sales to ASTEF. Members can shop online. Details are coming.
Mystery Mania: Gift cards from $10 to $100 are waiting to be chosen for a $10 cost to play.
In It to Win It - Smart Phones or Tracking Devices apps will track steps made over the course of the convention. The winners will be announced during the convention.
Arm Length Tickets: Back again this year is one of members' favorite ASTEF games. Buy tickets for a chance to win a 2023 TSO McAllen Convention registration.

Look over the rest of the Home Page to see the other ASTEF activities members can participate in at the Lubbock Convention. Enjoy the Journey!

TWO DAY, 48 HOUR "KENDRA GIVES BACK" ONLINE EVENT

Kendra Scott will have a code for online purchases June 17 and 18. Twenty percent of all sales will be returned to ASTEF. Members can shop online to help support ASTEF’s three programs. See you in Lubbock.

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

ONLINE AUCTION COMING TO LUBBOCK

Online Auction Donor Form

The online auction will officially open for both viewing and bidding on Friday, June 10. All items will then be available for viewing on Thursday and Friday morning of the convention. The auction will close on Friday, June 17.
As always, auction items donated in support of ASTEF are greatly appreciated. Items may include, but are not limited to, original art, handcrafted items, collectibles, jewelry, handbags, vacation packages, gift cards, technology, and/or any kind of unique gift items.
If you have something that you would like to donate to the ASTEF cause, please send both a completed 2022 Donor Form (see the button above) and a photograph of the item (jpg) to Betsy Ruffin at computa.cat55@gmail.com
and to Rhonda Posey at rrposey2@gmail.com. For any questions, please feel free to contact Rhonda Posey by email.
Your support of the past ASTEF auctions has been phenomenal. We are so grateful to you, our members, for your continued support of all ASTEF activities. We thank you!

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MYSTERY MANIA

ASTEF is asking chapters and individuals to donate gift cards valued at $10 or more. These cards may come from any type of stores that are found throughout Texas. The cards need to be sent to Joanne Davis. Her mailing address can be found in the Summer Edition of the Lone Star News. Thank you for helping ASTEF help fund scholarships, Project Stipends, and the Leadership Seminar.

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IN IT TO WIN IT

This is a new game for ASTEF. For a $10 registration fee, members can use their Smartphones, Tracking Devices and apps to track their steps made over the course of the convention. Check out the “In It to Win It” table to see the amazing prizes and to register for this fun and healthy game. Remember all proceeds go to support ASTEF’s programs.

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ASTEF OVERVIEW AT LUBBOCK

Make a note in your calendar for June 16 at 11:00 am to go to Room 111 for the ASTEF presentation. Board members will give an overview of all the ASTEF programs. This will help members better understand the ASTEF programs of scholarship, leadership, and projects. We will discuss filling out forms and where you can find all the information you need to better incorporate those funds into your professional and personal lives.

STEVE GOMEZ - SPEAKER AT ASTEF EXTRAVAGANZA

ASTEF is proud to announce that Steve Gomez, Head Coach of the Lubbock Christian University’s Women’s Basketball team will be the speaker at the Extravaganza during the Lubbock TSO Convention.
LCU alumnus Steve Gomez has been the head coach of the Lady Chaps basketball team for 17 years. In that time, while on his way to winning two NCAA Division II National Championships, he has posted a win-loss record of 425-125. In 10 seasons at the helm while an NAIA institution, the Lady Chaps made 10 consecutive trips to the NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament. Coach Gomez’s arrival to the LCU women’s basketball program certainly changed the foundation of the program. In those 10 seasons at the helm, LCU posted a 234-96 record under Gomez in the NAIA.
He has achievements beyond LCU, As an assistant coach, Gomez helped lead the 2018 USA Basketball’s Women’s U17 team to a gold medal in the FIBA World Cup in Belarus.
Coach Gomez states his Philosophy of Coaching as: “My philosophy of coaching is a direct reflection of the things that are most important to me – my faith, my family and a passion for developing teams for competition…. I want all involved in our basketball program to have a full understanding of success, which will ultimately be measured by the quality and influence of our lives and not only by the result of a single performance or season. …”
Preaching a counter-culture message of “you’re not really a big deal, and neither am I” has been a key message when it comes to team building for Coach Gomez.
Make sure to buy your ticket to the Extravaganza when you register for the Lubbock convention. The Extravaganza will be Friday, June 17 from 2:30 to 4:00.

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.