ASPA South Florida Chapter

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/

Board nominations are here!

ASPA South Florida Chapter is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2028 term. This is your opportunity to lead, serve, and help shape the future of our chapter.

Open Positions:
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
4 Board of Directors Seats

Timeline:
Nomination Period: April 24 – May 4, 2026
Nominee Notification: May 5 – 6, 2026
Election Period: May 7 – 14, 2026

To run for a position, you must be a current member of the organization. If you are not yet a member, you can join here:
https://www.aspanet.org/ASPA/ASPA/Membership/Membership.aspx

To view the roles and responsibilities for each position, please review the chapter bylaws here:
https://www.aspasouthflorida.org/about/by-laws

Submit your nomination here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelyqFnzE7xKLXMeKW1og43pmN6gbv6YeS0Eo_meMPR1XuNSQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

For questions or more information, email [email protected]

🚢❤️ WIN A DREAM CRUISE + CELEBRATE LOVE & FOOTBALL AT SEA! 🏈🌹

ASPA South Florida is giving YOU the chance to experience an unforgettable Valentine’s Day & Super Bowl Cruise 2027 aboard the Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas!

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

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

🎟 RAFFLE DETAILS:
• $50 = 1 Ticket
• $100 = 3 Tickets
📅 Drawing Date: October 24, 2026

👉 Enter here: https://givebutter.com/aspacruiseraffle

Imagine celebrating love, football, and luxury at sea—all while supporting scholarships and student opportunities through ASPA South Florida.

✨ Don’t miss your chance to win this incredible getaway!

Set sail for a one-of-a-kind experience that blends love, football, and giving back ❤️🏈🌊

Support the ASPA South Florida Chapter through our Valentine’s Day & Super Bowl Fundraiser Cruise 2027 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas! Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, friends, or fellow professionals, this is your chance to enjoy an unforgettable weekend 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

This is more than a getaway—it’s an investment in the future of public service leaders. Come network, celebrate, and make an impact while enjoying the ultimate cruise experience.

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

We are proud to congratulate Wen Fils-Aime on being selected as one of ASPA South Florida’s new Student Representatives. As a professional with Palm Beach County Housing and Economic Development: Office of Small Business Development Division and a Doctor of Public Administration student at Nova Southeastern University, Wen brings a strong blend of leadership, public service, and student engagement to this role.

We are also excited for him to serve alongside Ana Luisa as co-chair of our newly formed Ad Hoc Student Involvement Committee, where they will help expand student outreach, strengthen involvement, and build deeper connections within ASPA South Florida. Please join us in congratulating Wen on this exciting opportunity.

We are proud to congratulate Ana Luiza Ferreira Terra Pinto on being selected as one of ASPA South Florida’s new Student Representatives. As a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Florida International University, a Civic Leadership Research Fellow, and a Ph.D. student in Public Policy and Administration at Florida International University, Ana brings a strong blend of academic excellence, leadership, and public service to this role.

We are also excited for her to serve alongside Wen Fils-Aime as co-chair of our newly formed Ad Hoc Student Involvement Committee, where they will help expand student outreach, strengthen involvement, and build deeper connections within ASPA South Florida. Please join us in congratulating Ana on this exciting opportunity.

🌟 ASPA South Florida – Member Spotlight 🌟

The ASPA South Florida Chapter is proud to recognize distinguished leaders in our region who are making a national impact in public service:

🏆 Aneisha Daniel
Director/CEO, Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management

🏆 Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor, Miami-Dade County

🏆 Philip Harris
Director of Economic Development, City of Greenacres

These outstanding leaders have been nationally recognized as Honorees of the Local Gov 250 Government Champions, a prestigious initiative celebrating exceptional public servants who are driving innovation, leadership, and impact across local government.

As part of this recognition, they join a national network of changemakers contributing to critical conversations shaping the future of public administration.

🔗 Learn more / Register (Free Event):
https://napawash.org/events/critical-conversations-celebrating-the-american-public-servants-innovation

The Local Gov 250 initiative highlights the vital role of local government professionals leading up to the United States’ 250th anniversary—recognizing excellence across sectors including public works, economic development, public health, parks and recreation, and more.

💙 Please join us in congratulating these incredible leaders on their well-deserved national recognition!

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Celebrating Excellence in Public Service 👏🏾✨

The ASPA South Florida Chapter proudly congratulates our former Chapter President, Bill Solomon, on receiving the Chester A. Newland Presidential Citation of Merit in March 2026. This prestigious recognition reflects his unwavering dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on the field of public administration.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Bill Solomon and Steven Bobes for representing ASPA South Florida at the ASPA National Conference this month in Hollywood, California. Your continued commitment to excellence and service makes our chapter proud.

Congratulations, Bill—this honor is well deserved! 🌟

🌸 Last Call: Scholarships + Women’s Leadership Luncheon 🌸

Today is the final day to apply for the ASPA South Florida scholarships—don’t miss your chance to be recognized and supported in your public service journey!

✨ We’re awarding two $750 scholarships:
• Natacha Seijas “Women in Public Service”
• Girls in Government (GIG)

📅 Apply by TODAY (March 25) at 5 PM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIIWJua7aKnXWY9z6Dk7A5vtPsGe9X6nP9Wdafw_7Oa6u_aw/viewform

🏆 Winners will be honored at our Women’s Leadership & Civic Impact Luncheon featuring incredible leaders like Sen. Rosalind Osgood, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Chief Delma Noel-Pratt, Chief Robin Starks, and Rep. Robin Bartleman.

🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 UM Newman Alumni Center

🎟 Secure your ticket today to avoid higher door pricing:
ASPAWomensHistory2026.Eventbrite.com

Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, networking, and celebrating women making an impact across South Florida. Sponsorships still available.