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Have you read the latest Lone Star News?
It is posted in two formats on the TSO website.
Quick access to the newsletter has been added below.
LSN Winter Edition 2016 (pdf)
LSN Winter Edition 2016 (SWF)
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| Seeking New Directors |
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Applications for the
Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation Board of Directors are now available on the ASTEF website.
The ASTEF board is currently seeking applicants with experience or training in non-profit budgeting/finance, organizational fundraising, grant-writing and/or marketing.
The ASTEF Board of Directors is a working board whose directors work as a whole, and in small groups, to raise, manage and distribute funds according to the mission statement and by-laws of the foundation.
Visit the website for an application and additional information.
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Galveston Travelers
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What an incredible weekend was planned by the Galveston, Tx City and Sante Fe ladies! Having lived as long as I have in Houston, I had never done the Harbour Tour, listened to Jean Lafitte, known of the Robertson Library, nor toured the Grand Theater and the Moody Mansion. The girls did a first class trip and the fellowship of the attendees made it all that more enjoyable.
Wonderful job!
Pat Osborne
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My sister and I never could have planned, envisioned, or executed such a delightful weekend on our own. We are still talking about it, and she has filled several pages full of memories for our chapter scrapbook. It's hard to pick a favorite event, but we are still awed that we lunched in the Moody Mansion ballroom where debutantes once waltzed in exquisite gowns! Kudos to you and your committee for your meticulous attention to detail and consideration of the needs of such a varied group of travelers. When can we get in line for the next one?
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Many thanks,
Trudy Matus, Mu Upsilon
Gloria Riggs (soon to be initiated into MU)
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| Kroger Rewards Program |
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Do y
ou have a Kroger or Ralphs Store in your area? Please help support ASTEF by signing up for the Kroger or Ralph Community Awards. Every time you shop at ANY Kroger or Ralphs in Texas or Louisiana, you will earn dollars for ASTEF. By selecting ASTEF as the community organization you wish to support, you are supporting SCHOLARSHIPS, LEADERSHIP and PROJECTS. By simply grocery shopping, you are helping raise much needed funds without any out of pocket cost to you.
To sign up, you must first create a digital account. Then it is a simple two-step process. Instructions are posted on the ASTEF website.
After completing your registration,
you must present your Kroger Plus Card or provide your Alternate ID at the register during the transaction in order for it to count towards the program. In addition, you will need to renew the Organization selection (ASTEF), once a year.
Every quarter ASTEF will receive a check from Kroger based on the collective spending of members, families, and friends.
ANYONE can sign up and designate ASTEF as the community organization to support our Foundation. How easy and wonderful is that?
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Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad! Joyeus Noel! Frohe Weihnachten! Merry Christmas!
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| From the President's Desk |
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 On behalf of the Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation Board of Directors, I extend my best wishes to each of you for a joyous holiday season.
Holidays provide an opportunity for us to celebrate our successes and to anticipate the future. The ASTEF Board celebrates and appreciates the support we have received from Texas State Organization (TSO) members this year.
With your generous donations and participation in ASTEF activities, we can all witness the impact across our state in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership and Projects. Members are pursuing graduate degrees, prospective educators are continuing their studies, chapters are implementing project grants, and plans are in place for the next Leadership Seminar! We all have a reason to celebrate!
We anticipate another successful year for ASTEF in 2017. This year we are planning to celebrate Giving Month in February and we hope to surpass the amount raised last year on our Giving Day. It is not too early for chapters to begin planning a special activity or program in support of ASTEF during February -- our Foundation Focus month.
TSO
Convention in Houston in June will be a fun-filled time for all. Plan now to attend the Diva Doin's sponsored by ASTEF!! We look forward to seeing you in Houston!
As the year 2016 draws to a close, you may wish to consider a gift to ASTEF as part of our Annual Giving campaign. Gifts may be made by going to our website astef.org and clicking on Donate Now. Gifts may also be made in honor or in memory of someone by using the contribution form which can be found on the website. Gifts to ASTEF are tax-deductible.
Enjoy this update on OUR Foundation--ASTEF!
Happy Holidays to all!
Carolyn J. Grantham
ASTEF President
2015-2017
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| ASTEF Giving Day - Tuesday, February 14, 2017 |
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Watch for the thermometer on the ASTEF website in February. It will display the money received during the Foundation Focus Month. 
Our goal this year is $15,000.
Contributions can be in memory or honor of someone. Just indicate the fund you want it go to: SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP or PROJECTS.
Use the downloadable contribution form for any fund, or to indicate that the funds are in memory or to honor someone.
Using the DONATE
button on the website will send your money to directly to PROJECTS.
To help you celebrate February Foundation Month, look for a program idea on the ASTEF website. There are many suggestions for a program.
If you pass the hat or host an ASTEF Party, one person should send in a check for the total amount. If you give $25 or more your name will appear in the convention program.
Donations to ASTEF are separate from Chapter Honors contributions. They are not counted toward chapter honors.
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| DIVA Auction Items Needed |
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ASTEF will once again be hosting the ever-popular silent auction at this year's convention. But this year's auction will take on a new twist as it goes DIVA Style. The auction will be composed of items that are especially loved by women.
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s will include things such as jewelry, perfume, chocolate
, gift cards for shopping, wine, hand crafted
items by talented DKG members, and more.
To help make the auction a huge success and to find something for everyone we are asking for donations. Items should range from $25 to $200 in value for the DIVA auction or be suitable for combination with other items.
The goal of the DIVA auction is to offer smaller items with more moderate prices.
Larger donations are also being requested for the traditional silent auction.
Plans are underway to highlight travel packages to Galveston, Austin, Waco, Houston, and San Antonio.
If you have items for these great cities or other larger items not related to travel, we would love to have your donation.
If you would like to donate an item or a cash contribution so the committee can purchase items (checks made payable to ASTEF), please contact
Dr. Barbara Derrick
Vice President of Advancement
409-789-1602
4214 Bolton Ave
Santa Fe, TX 77510
We welcome your gift and your help in raising funds which promote scholarships, leadership, and projects.
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| One Attendee to Receive a Professional Make-over |
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Ever dreamed of a make-over? Well you might just be in luck! Friday morning, June 23, 2017, ASTEF will be hosting the fabulous, fun-filled, make-up, shape-up, Diva Doin's during the convention.
During this ticketed event Houston and Texas designer/
stylist Ashley Dunn will be transforming one attendee with a fashion make-over.
Ashley will also be sharing some tips and tricks with the audience as she tells of her personal journey and her vision
for empowering women of all ages.
One
attendee will be randomly chosen from those who register for the convention by the
early bird May 1 registration deadline
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on Thursday, prior to the convention, as she works to find and enhance her inner Diva.
Other items during the event will include an interactive stiletto exercise demonstration and the need to get up on our feet, C
ash Clutch Crew recognition, a Diva Silent Auction, a
designer handbag raffle with a mystery dollar amount enclosed, and lots of fun!
Be sure to mark your registration form to attend the Diva Doin's! Doing so you will be contributing to ASTEF in a fun way. And who knows, you just might have that dream of a make-over come true!
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| Classy Cash Clutch Crew |
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The ASTEF Cash Clutch is a fundraiser.
All money contributed to a Classy Cash Clutch will be credited as fundraising income. The first report of contributions was December 1, 2016.
However, there is still time to contribute to the Classy Clutch. The red clutches will continue to appear at meetings and events through the spring. The final report of contributions will be on May 1, 2017.
Thank you for your continued support of our goals to
impact education by impacting educators.
For questions, please e-mail Barbara Derrick, Vice President of Advancement
BLSDerrick@aol.com
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