ASPA South Florida Chapter

✨ Your next getaway could be just one ticket away!

🚢 Enter ASPA South Florida’s Cruise Raffle for a chance to win a Valentine’s Day & Super Bowl Weekend Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas!

📅 Cruise Dates: February 12–15, 2027
📍 Sailing from Port Everglades

🌴 Cruise Stops:
• Nassau, Bahamas
• Grand Bahama Island

🎟 Raffle Tickets:
• $50 = 1 Ticket
• $100 = 3 Tickets
📅 Drawing: October 24, 2026
👉 Enter here: https://givebutter.com/aspacruiseraffle

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl weekend at sea while supporting scholarships and student opportunities through ASPA South Florida.

🏈❤️ Whether you’re cheering for your favorite team, celebrating with someone special, or both, set sail for an unforgettable weekend at sea.

🚢 Join the ASPA South Florida Chapter’s Valentine’s Day & Super Bowl Fundraiser Cruise 2027 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas and enjoy the ultimate weekend getaway while supporting student scholarships and public service initiatives.

🗓 February 12–15, 2027
📍 Departing from Port Everglades
🌴 Stops in Nassau & Grand Bahama

✨ Rates starting at just $439 per person (double occupancy)
💵 Secure your spot with only a $100 deposit

📲 Contact Baileys Luxury Travel (Agent Radika) at 954-505-4540 to book today!

🎊 Congratulations to the ASPA South Florida Chapter’s newly elected Corresponding Secretary, Dayana Bennett-Ahmed!

We’re excited for the leadership and positive impact she’ll bring to the chapter. Wishing her a successful and rewarding term ahead!

🎉 Congratulations to the ASPA South Florida Chapter’s newly elected Board Members! 👏

We’re excited to welcome these amazing professionals and look forward to all the ideas, leadership, and energy they’ll bring to the chapter. Thank you for stepping up to serve and help make a positive impact in our community. Wishing you all a successful and rewarding term ahead! 🌟

Jared Crawford - Board Member; Social Security Claims Specialist, AFGE Legislative Political Coordinator, Prince Hall Free Mason Past Most Illustrious Pelican Grand Council Grand Recorder

Martha Parfait - Board Member; Administrative Supervisor - City of Fort Lauderdale’s Transportation and Mobility Department

Silvia M. Pereiro - Board Member; Sr. Executive Assistant - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University

Dr. Stephanie S. Thomas - Board Member; Deputy City Clerk/Director City of North Miami 

Please join us in congratulating them! 🎊

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✨ Ready to unwind, get creative, and make new connections?

Join the ASPA South Florida Chapter for Paint. Sip. Connect. — an evening of networking, creativity, and community impact. 🎨

Enjoy good vibes, great people, food and drinks provided by the chapter, plus a little friendly competition with prizes 👀

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Painting with a Twist – Davie Studio
5810 S University Dr, Suite #106
Davie, FL 33328

🎟️ Secure your ticket today:
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/davie/event/4289210/

We honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, and every day, the ASPA South Florida Chapter reflects with gratitude and respect for those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Earlier today, FIU Career and Talent Development hosted the 21st Annual Government Statewide Conference, “Public Service in Action: Envisioning Possibilities,” bringing together students, alumni, professionals, and public service leaders from across our community.

A special thank you to Dr. Fraser, Immediate Past President of the ASPA South Florida Chapter, for representing our chapter by tabling at the event, engaging with attendees, and recruiting new members interested in public administration and public service leadership. Your continued dedication to growing ASPA South Florida and mentoring the next generation of public servants is greatly appreciated.

Events like these are important because they create opportunities for networking, professional development, and connecting students and professionals with meaningful careers in government and nonprofit service.

Thank you to FIU Career and Talent Development and the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs for hosting such an impactful event.

🌟 Are you passionate about public service? Join the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) today to support public administration and 🎓 graduate student scholarships!

✅ Membership Levels:
• $80 Students
• $90 New Professional (began your career within the past three years)
• $95 Retired
• $120 Electronic Member (receiving digital publications)
• $145 Member (receiving hard-copy publications)

🔗 Become a member:
https://www.aspanet.org/ASPA/ASPA/Membership/Join-Here.aspx

Are you a Miami-Dade County employee? Employees can join ASPA for free, thanks to the support of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (link in bio).

📣 Don’t Miss the 2026 ASPA South Florida Chapter Board Election
Cast your vote today to help shape the future of our chapter and public administration in South Florida!

Please note: You must be a dues-paid ASPA South Florida Chapter member in order to participate in the election and cast your vote.

The ASPA South Florida Chapter Board of Directors election period is officially underway from Monday, May 11th through Monday, May 18th, 2026.

Members may now cast their vote using the link below:

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The ballot includes the full slate of candidates, as well as a proposed bylaws amendment. We encourage all eligible members to participate and make their voices heard. Voting will officially close at the end of the day on Monday, May 18th, 2026.

📌 2026–2028 Election Term Positions:
• 4 Board of Directors Seats

🗓 Election Period:
May 11 – May 18, 2026

View ASPA Membership Guidelines:
https://www.aspanet.org/ASPA/ASPA/Membership/Membership.aspx

View Chapter Bylaws, Roles & Responsibilities:
https://www.aspasouthflorida.org/about/by-laws

📩 Questions:
[email protected]

Thank you for your continued engagement, leadership, and commitment to public service.

— ASPA South Florida Elections Committee

Looking for a different kind of night out? 🎨✨
Paint. Sip. Connect. with ASPA South Florida Chapter for an evening of networking, fellowship, creativity, and community impact. Enjoy good vibes, great people, and a little friendly competition — yes, there will be prizes 👀

The chapter will be providing food and drinks, and you are still more than welcome to bring additional food and beverages of your choice to enjoy during the event.

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Painting with a Twist – Davie Studio
5810 S University Dr, Suite #106
Davie, FL 33328

🎟️ Secure your ticket today:
paintingwithatwist.com/studio/davie/event/4289210/