Hello Chapter Members!
I cannot believe October is already here! I hope everyone is doing well and gearing up for the cooler Fall weather. As always, the Chapter has been hard at work on your behalf, and I am excited to share the latest updates with you.
Chapter Check In: Join us virtually on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12 PM. We will discuss 2027’s calendar of events including Chapter meeting dates, RTS, committees, strategic plan, and an open floor discussion for our members! Register at CFC-NIGP Fall Virtual Chapter Check-In - Events - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP
Reverse Trade Show. Our 27th Reverse Trade Show is quickly approaching, and the response has been incredible! We currently have approximately 250 registered vendors, along with 7 Diamond Sponsors, 6 Gold Sponsors, and 21 Silver Sponsors, bringing our total raised to more than $63,000! Thank you to every Chapter member who has registered their agency, contacted vendors, shared our posts, volunteered, or helped spread the word. But we’re not done yet! Every additional agency, vendor, and sponsor strengthens the event and helps generate more funding to support Chapter programs and professional development opportunities. Please continue sharing RTS with your vendor network, make sure your agency is registered, and help us finish strong. See you November 4th!
- Hotel Room Survey: The room raffle is closed.Congratulations to the following winners!
- Milli Medina
- Gail Brown
- Jennifer Deveaux
- Herronda S. Mortimer
- Janet Vivian
- David Santiago
- Michael Hall
- Inga Campbell Fegley
- Heidee Marie Santiago-Rullan
- John Jankowich
- Tabatha Freedman
- Event Registration: Registrations for vendors, and agencies are located at Home - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP on the home page.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Damaris Nazario at fundraising@cfcnigp.org if you would like to volunteer for RTS!There are virtual opportunities before the event and in-person opportunities on the day of the event.
Additional details are available on the CFCNIGP website.
December Chapter Meeting: Please join us on Friday, December 4th, 2026, for our Chapter Membership Meeting and State of the Chapter. Price is $15 in person, including lunch, and $0.00 virtual attendance. The Chapter Membership Meeting and presentation is 12:00 PM (lunch in-person), 12:30 PM meeting, and State of the Chapter at 1PM. Register at December 4, 2026 Membership Meeting and State of the Chapter - Events - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP
We will also have a Scholarship Overview presentation at 11:00 AM, held prior to the Chapter meeting. For additional details, please refer to the flyer included with this message.
Dessert Competition. Back by popular demand! We will be having a dessert contest. Bake your favorite cake, pie or dessert and enter it for a prize at our December meeting! Reach out to Nick Canjar at vicepresident@cfcnigp.org to register your entry for a chance to win a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize.
2026 Scholarship Deferment Survey. Do you have scholarship funds? The Chapter’s 2026 Scholarship Deferment Survey is open on our website! The five (5) question survey allows you to defer unused scholarship fund to the following year. The survey closes on December 15th, 2026. NOTE: This is the last day to register for the survey. Log in on the website. Go to Member Resources, select Surveys, select the 2026 Scholarship Deferment Survey. Complete the survey and submit response. Surveys - Central Florida Chapter of NIGP (you must be logged in for the link to work).
Pro-D Opportunities Scholarships. Don’t forget, for Pro-D opportunities you have to be an active Chapter member. Congratulations to the following winners of the Core Certificate: Foundations of Leadership Scholarship!
- Michelle Cherry
- Ramie Bahsoon
- Inga Fegley
- Megan Miller
Also, congratulations to the following winners of the Specialization Certificate: Using Federal Grant Funds Scholarship:
- Bryan Grover
- Gwendolyn McKinney
- Angela Thomas
Engagement. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. As we move into the fall season, we are excited to build on our shared successes. If you are interested in getting more involved, we have opportunities available - from Committee Chair and Committee Member roles to RTS activities. Feel free to reach out to me or any Board member to learn more.
Thank you!
Luis A. Aviles, CPPO, CPPB, FCCM
2026-2028 President
president@cfcnigp.org