2012 John W. Doubenmier and Public Service Awards Recipients Announced!
Each year, since 1963, the Kern County Chapter of ASPA has presented the
John W. Doubenmier Award for distinguished service in the field of public
administration and a Public Service Award. These awards are presented annually
to individuals who, in the opinion of chapter members, have done the most in demonstrating
excellence in public service, either over the past year (Doubenmier) or over a lifetime (Public
Service). The awards will be presented at the Doubenmier Awards Dinner at 5:30 on May 24,
2012, at Hodel’s, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308-2946
This year's recipients can be found on the Doubenmier information page.
To meet the recipients and enjoy a wonderful evening with your Kern Country Chapter ASPA members
please visit the dinner page today!
ASPA Hosts District 1's Supervisor's Candidates Forum
On Wednesday, March 28th, Kern County ASPA hosted the candidate's
forum for those seaking the District 1 Supervisor's position.
This forum took place at the Ridgecrest City Council chambers and was
presided over by Kern County ASPA's very own Dr. Steven Daniels. The candidates
for the position of District 1 Supervisor include: Roy Ashburn, Heidi Carter-Escudero, David Freeland,
Mick Gleason, Chip Holloway, Sam Ramirez, and Daures Stephens.
The Kern County Chapter of ASPA is on Facebook!
That's right, you're favoriate ASPA chapter is now on facebook.
Come check us out!
National ASPA Membership
Kern County ASPA has now become affiliated with National ASPA! This allows our local chapter to leverage the resources of National ASPA and grants the benefits of being a 501(C)3. As part of this change our members will need to register with National ASPA to maintain their membership with ASPA as we will no longer be handling ASPA membership at the local level. Please click on Join ASPA to be taken to the National ASPA webpage where you can find further details on becoming a member of National ASPA.
Scholarship Fundraiser
Support future public administrators through the ASPA Scholarship Drawing for a chance to win a valuable prize! Tickets are 6 for $5 or $1 each at the door!
Kern County ASPA needs your help!
Kern County ASPA is looking for up to eight enthusiastic members to join the ASPA Council and help
provide fresh ideas and a new perspective. Help make a difference in the services our organization offers!
The ASPA Council meets on the first Thursday of the month at 12:00 at the Dream Center, 1212 18th
Street in the upstairs conference room. These are open meetings and members are welcome to attend.
Please contact Barbara Minor at kernaspa@gmail.com for more information.