The Happenings Weekly Digest provides information to members of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.

1. GIVING TUESDAY
Please help your NFBPA Treasure Coast Chapter continue to impact
our communities and neighborhoods by donating on this Giving
Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Your donation is tax-deductible, and it
goes towards helping us achieve the mission of the National Forum
for Black Public Administrators – Treasure Coast Chapter. Donations
can be made by going to the following website link -
https://www.nfbpatreasurecoastflorida.org/donate.
NETWORKING EVENT AT POPSTROKE
Come out on December 8th and network with other members and
supporters of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators –
Treasure Coast Chapter at Pop Stroke. This is a great opportunity to
network and mingle with other professionals. During this holiday
season, we are accepting unwrapped toys to provide to local
kids. Last year, the Treasure Coast chapter provided over 50 toys to
local non-profits to help support our community.
Tickets can be purchased at the following website link -
https://www.nfbpatreasurecoastflorida.org/event-details/nfbpa-
treasure-coast-chapter-networking-and-toy-drive.
Come join us at this networking event and contribute to our Toy
Drive.
2ND ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH GALA
The 2nd Annual Black History Month Gala is scheduled for February 25, 2023,
at the Havert L. Fenn Center. Last year’s event was sold out! Get your tickets
now at https://www.nfbpatreasurecoastflorida.org/chapterevents. A portion
of the proceeds will fund the NFBPA Scholarship Program. Come out and
join us on this fantastic evening.
Members can receive a $25.00 discount on their ticket (1 discounted ticket
per member). Please call Sarah Smith at 772-206-0504 and leave a message
regarding this discount. All calls will be returned within 24-48 hours.
ISSUE 5

2. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
Thank you to MissionSquare Retirement in Cooperation with PGIM
Investments, our sponsors of the Community Leadership Luncheon held
on November 4, 2022, at the Westside Boys and Girls Club. This
Community Leadership Luncheon was a facilitated roundtable-styled
discussion with City and County Managers of the Treasure Coast to
discuss leadership challenges and solutions, and an opportunity for
members of NFBPA and other interested public stakeholders in the
region to take a closer look at some of the challenges we face as a
community. Please view the event at https://youtu.be/WTjfGtwBNyA.
We would also like to say thank you to the County Administrators and
City Managers in the Treasure Coast Region for serving as panelists. Stay
tuned for future Community Leadership Luncheons!
FORUM 2023
Forum 2023 is right around the corner! To register for Forum, please go to
https://www.nfbpa.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=a6768515-
cd95-40c7-99c6-095771038767&Home=%2fevents%2fcalendar. FORUM 2023 will
be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 26 - 30, 2023! If you are interested in being a speaker or
panelist at Forum 2023, please contact Roberto Fernandez at adminservices@nfbpa.org.
Planning sessions are ongoing now for the following topics:
Personal Leadership Development Healthy Communities Technology
1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 1. Food Insecurity 1. Artificial Intelligence &
2. Cultural Competency 2. Community Trauma Communities of Color
3. Enhancing Community 2. Future of Work
Economic Vitality Resiliency to Climate 3. Financial Infrastructure
1. Infrastructure and Transportation Change (IBTS)
2. Wealth Gap 4. Public Safety
3. Broadband Access
ISSUE 5
GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNTIES
Sponsorship opportunities are available for 2nd
Annual Black History
Month Gala – Celebrating Black Excellence. Take advantage of this
opportunity to become a sponsor!! To learn more about our sponsorship
packages, email us at nfbpa.treasurecoastflorida@gmail.com!
Thank you to our current sponsors: Platinum Sponsors: Indian River State
College and Motorola Solutions; Venue Sponsor: St. Lucie County Board
of County Commissioners; Table Sponsors: Economic Development
Council of St. Lucie County, City of Fort Pierce, and City of Port St. Lucie.