With only a few days left until our 3rd Annual Dr. Elaine Bailey Innovator's STEAM Golf Tournament, on February 9, 2022, I am asking you to reach out and engage your network to ask for their support. I know these are tough times for everyone, so I am asking that we highlight our empathy for college students through our fundraising efforts. Sign up to golf if you can, but if not, there is no donation too small.

TABSE family, please post, like, and share an invitation to "golf or give" on your social media accounts and group chat platforms. We are golfing with a purpose! Emphasize that the Dr. Elaine Bailey Innovator’s STEAM 3rd Annual Golf Tournament is to raise money for scholarships.

I have been asking members across the TABSE organization to help elevate our message. Share the link below to show your support for the upcoming tournament. Yes, we invite you to join us for 18 holes of fun, but if you are not able to be there to kick off the 37th Annual TABSE Conference, please click on the link https://tabse.net/golf-tournament/ to donate.

Your golf registration includes18 holes of golf and both brunch and dinner. We have 1st and 2nd Place Winners and prizes for

• longest drive
• straightest drive
• closest to the pin
• and last but definitely not least... drum roll please... we have the 13th hole as your lucky chance to win 1 million dollars... Yes, you read that right!

For additional information feel free to reach me by cell (713-494-6120) and/or by email.

I'm looking forward to a great day on the links with you!

Best,

Bashelia Ward

Manager of School Partnerships - South

LINC, The Learning Innovation Catalyst

(713) 494-6120

BasheliaWard@linclearning.com

http://linclearning.com

Dr. Joseph Alvin Drayton was born on May 24, 1941, in Longview, Texas. Joseph began his formal education in Tyler, Texas where he graduated from Emmitt Scott High School in 1959. Committed to making his mark as the sixth member of the Jackson clan to receive a degree from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), he went on to attend Texas College. It was there that he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, eventually becoming a life member while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his education at Texas Southern University and earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

Dr. Drayton enjoyed a distinguished career as an educator. He served in many capacities including public school teacher, School Administrator, Project Director, Assistant Superintendent and District Superintendent. He also served as field services supervisor for university students. His professional career began initially in Galena Park ISD, but he later joined the Houston ISD where he spent the majority of his career.

Joe Drayton was the 16th Past President of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) and a founding member and Past President of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE). Locally, he enjoyed affiliation with the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE). Dr. Drayton received many awards during his lifetime including NABSE’s most prestigious award, the President’s Award, HAABSE’s Living Legend Award, the George T. Nelson Harris County Council of Organizations Lifetime Achievement Award for Education, TABSE’s Appreciation of Dedication Award and the Boy Scout’s Silver Beaver Award.

Dr. Drayton was an advocate for organ donation. During the early years after his heart transplant, he accepted many speaking engagements in an effort to tell his story and encourage others to become organ donors. A heart transplant added 20 years to his life—years that he never took for granted. At the end of life, it was his request that his organs be donated to Life Gift. NABSE, TABSE and HAABSE thanks Dr. Joseph Drayton for his life in education and his gifts of knowledge and friendship. God transitioned Joseph from time to eternity on July 11, 2017.

The results of Executive Board election positions of Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian will be finalized following the Delegate Assembly meeting and should be announced during the meeting. TABSE has and needs talented and dedicated members to help the organization stay committed to serving our student populations around the state. Great leaders emerge from your serving with TABSE as elected officers and committee members.

Many legal tactics are being designed to make it more difficult to vote either by mail-in or early voting. Get prepared early to vote by knowing the issues and the candidate views on those issues. For the March 1st primary elections go online early to review the ballot for your area. If voting by mail-in ballot, make certain to follow the requirements to receive your ballot in a timely manner. Prior to voting early beginning on February 14th, or on election day, make certain that you know the appropriate polling locations and have the required documents needed such as Texas ID, Drivers license or other state issued ID with picture on it. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is February 18, 2022.

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