Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation

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Navigation for the ASTEF website is both at the top and at the bottom. Happy exploring the website as we continue to update many of the pages.
To see the other birthday videos, click on the Home Page tab and scroll down to 10th Birthday Videos

THANK YOU ASTEF-DEBBI BALL

In the time leading up the McAllen Convention and continuing on to the Denton Convention, ASTEF members have been making videos. These videos have been about the three purposes of ASTEFand the history of ASTEF. The Founding Directors’s memories of their roles in making the dream of ASTEF a reality has been a special treat Now we would like to highlight the ways ASTEF has impacted our members’ and chapters’ lives. Has ASTEF made a difference in your life? Here Debbi Ball tells her story..

Tenth Birthday Memories

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.

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

INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A PROJECT STIPEND?

At the Area 9 Workshop in September, 7 chapters joined together to provide information for chapters interested in applying for a Project Stipend. In the video, members discuss a variety of different kinds of projects and the process they used in the grant application . The video is a wealth of information for those wishing to apply. Click here for the video.

DEADLINE FOR MID YEAR REPORT DUE JANUARY 31

This is a reminder that the Mid Year Report for the 2020-2021 Project Stipend winners is due by the end of January. Please send any photos as separate attachments to your email.
Beta Lambda Chapter sent their report in with 3 attachments. Remember no photos showing children's faces.

For more photos and information about Beta Lambda's project, go to the Projects and Stipends Page.

MONTHLY RECURRING GIVING IS NOW AN OPTION FOR YOU!

Deadlines are a constant in our everyday lives, and it is easy to forget to make payments, send cards, purchase gifts, etc. Automatic payments have evolved to help cure that problem.
ASTEF now offers you the option of setting up monthly recurring donations to the Projects Fund. You can now have peace of mind that your donation to the Projects Fund has been sent and that you are helping TSO members in providing extra services to their schools, their students, and their communities.
Setting up a recurring monthly donation online is easy. Go to the ASTEF website and click on either the Donate button or Donate Now tab. The instructions are clear and convenient! No checks to mail. No hassle in remembering to send your donation. And…the distribution of payments across the year makes the commitment more manageable.
Just think…
$5 a month = $60 a year,
$10 a month = $120 a year,
$20 a month = $240 a year,
$25 a month = $300 a year.

As you can see, a little at a time really adds up! What will work best for you? As 2021 begins, please consider setting up your recurring donation to the ASTEF Projects Fund. We thank you for your support!

NOT TOO LATE TO BE A CUMULATIVE DONOR

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. For 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. With February designated as Giving Month, this is the perfect time to round up your donation.

MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE-THANKS FROM ASPIRING EDUCATORS
DEADLINE FOR NEW APPLICATIONS-MARCH 1

Collegiate members as well as non-member women who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education and/or a Texas teacher certification are eligible to apply for the Aspiring Educator Grant.
Applicants may apply for a 3-hour award, a 6-hour award, or a one-time award to earn alternative certification in Texas.
All applicants must be sponsored by a member of DKG.
Guidelines and applications are available on the Forms..
Check out the Aspiring Educators page for the updates.

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. 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.