opm memorandum

On March 11th, OPM released a memo stating that the 2010 AAFEA Training Workshop "qualifies as training in compliance with 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41". To view the full memo, click here.

aafea 2010 training workshop

Registration for the 2010 AAFEA Training Workshop is now open! The 2010 AAFEA Training Workshop will be held April 19 - 21, 2010 in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Register now to take advantage of the Early Bird rate... [more]

brown receives 2010 same golden eagle award

The Society of American Military Engineers has selected AAFEA President William A. Brown Sr. as the recipient of the SAME Academy of Fellows Golden Eagle Award... [more]

Becoming a Member of AAFEA

Thank you for your interest in the African American Federal Executive Association, Inc. AAFEA, a non-profit association, was founded in February 2002 by several African American members of the Federal Senior Executive Service. AAFEA promotes the professional development and advancement of African Americans into and within the senior ranks of the United States Government. We sponsor programs and advocate policies that will enhance opportunities for African Americans to serve our nation in senior level positions.

AAFEA membership is open to active and retired federal employees (including military) in grades GS-13 through SES (or equivalent grades). Annual dues are $125.00 for members of the Senior Executive Service (SES) and $100.00 for all other grades. Membership year runs from 1 April through 31 March. Please note, membership dues will not be pro-rated. Membership entitles you to participate in quarterly meetings, receive electronic copies of meeting minutes, and career counseling.

Please review the Membership Application and contact us if you have any questions. We invite you to join AAFEA. We are now accepting applications/renewals for the 2010 through 2011 membership year. If you are ready to join now or renew your membership, CLICK HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Membership

What are the benefits of membership in AAFEA?

Benefits include access to current and retired members of the SES and other high ranking federal officials; participation in the AAFEA mentoring program; and access to the AAFEA Scholarship Program. In addition, AAFEA distributes information to our members regarding high-level GS and SES vacancies as they occur and we are asked by federal agencies to distribute the information.

Does AAFEA collect resumes or recruit for the federal government?

AAFEA is a private professional organization. We do not recruit for the US government or maintain resumes. Our mission is to ensure the government develops policies and programs that enhance the opportunities for African Americans in the Senior Executive Service. Please note that as a benefit to our members, AAFEA does distribute information regarding federal vacancies as they occur and we are asked by federal agencies to distribute the information.

What is a financial member?

Financial members are those persons whose dues are current and paid in full. All current financial members should have received a certificate indicating that they are members in good standing for the 2010-2011 membership year (April 2010 through March 2011). If you are in doubt regarding your status, please contact us.

I am a current financial member of AAFEA, but I am not receiving member updates or communications. What should I do?

Please contact AAFEA via email or telephone to ensure that your membership is current and that we have the correct contact information on file. AAFEA suggests that a personal (non-governmental) email address be used for all membership communications.