membership benefits

 

Networking—Interactions with professional public managers not only provides the basis for lasting friendships, but offers opportunities for informal consultation with skilled professionals on matters of public concern.

Professional Development—A series of luncheon speakers and professional development seminars on cutting edge topics enable you to develop critical technical, ethical and leadership competencies.

News and Views—ASPA membership is one way to keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening in your community.

Advancing Public Service—Learning about best practices provides the opportunity to better serve the citizenry of Miami-Dade County and other parts of South Florida

Conference Participation—Supplementing ASPA’s national and state conferences on public administration is the inauguration of a South Florida conference with informative presentations from professional practitioners and academics.

Visibility Among Peers—ASPA’s South Florida chapter rewards excellence in public service with annual awards, scholarships, internships and other forms of personal recognition for outstanding performance.

Community Service—Chapter efforts are designed to provide outreach and special assistance to needy segments of our community.

Spotlight Miami—With the national ASPA Conference coming to Miami in 09 the chapter has the opportunity to put a spotlight on the exciting South Florida community.

Liaison with Educational Efforts—The chapter has established linkages with area high school and higher educational institutions to encourage students to consider careers in public service.

Public-Private Partnerships—The ASPA chapter is cultivating close relationships with nonprofit and private sector service providers in recognition of the changing face of the public service profession.