AAFEA Membership

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 in grades GS-13 through SES (or equivalent grades). AAFEA membership is also available to uniform members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Public Health in grade Major (or equivalent) and above.

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 January through 31 December. Membership entitles you to participate in quarterly meetings, receive electronic copies of meeting minutes, and career counseling.

Join now to take full advantage of your 2012 membership!

Please review the Membership Application and contact us if you have any questions. We invite you to join AAFEA. We are now accepting applications and renewals for the 2012 membership year.

If you are a ready to join or renew now, please CLICK HERE.



AAFEA Meeting Calendar

The AAFEA Meeting Calendar for the 2011 Membership Year includes General Membership Meetings, Special Events, and Board Meetings. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

General Membership Meetings are open to all current, financial members. Details regarding location and times will be provided to the membership via email in advance of the meeting. In general, meetings are typically scheduled over the lunchtime period.

Special Events include the Fall Social and the Annual Workshop. Details regarding these events are posted on the AAFEA website and circulated via email and the AAFEA newsletter.

Board Meetings are open only to AAFEA Board members. The Board meetings are held the first Friday of each month at the City Club, Washington, D.C., except in July and August.

For questions regarding any of these events, please send an email or contact us at 866-600-4894.

Thank You.

General Membership Meetings

March 2012

Special Meetings

April 30 - May 2, 2012: Annual Workshop
October 2012: Fall Social and Networking Event

Board Meetings

January 2012

 

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. 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.
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