General Membership Meeting

Zoom

The COMTO Miami Chapter Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 6:00 pm.   Come and meet other chapter members and learn more about the chapter. Committee Chairs will provide updates on ongoing committee activities and opportunities for membership engagement. The meeting is open to members and prospective members.  Members may submit suggestions for new business to the Parliamentarian and Membership Chairperson, T-Erica Pugh. Send any suggestions to [email protected] prior to March 28, 2022.  RSVP online at www.comtomiami.org.      Zoom Meeting ID:865 4863 3400   Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86548633400?pwd=c1ViS3h0RnkwVEx6ZUtLSkR2cVl4Zz09 Password: COMTO 

COMTO Building the Leadership Mindset

Zoom

Join us on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 for another Professional Development Series: Developing a Leadership Mindset. Hear from our special guest, Eulois Cleckley, Director & CEO of the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation & Public Works as he shares key leadership strategies, styles, and types. The intent of this session is to assist attendees from various career levels share and discuss how to lead, interact with and influence others. A leadership mindset involves having certain attitudes, beliefs and expectations that create the foundation of who you are, and is the driving component of everything you do within your job. Robin Sharma...

Installation Ceremony of the 2022 – 2024 Board of Directors

The Historic Hampton House 4240 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, FL, United States

Join COMTO Miami Chapter on Thursday, June 9th at the Historic Hampton House for the Installation Ceremony of the 2022 - 2024 Board of Directors. We are pleased to announce that the COMTO National Board Chair, Tanya Adams will be our special guest of the Reception following the ceremony. Due to COVID19 related precautions, this is an invitation only event. To request an invitation, send an email to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Masks are strongly encouraged to attend.orkig

Free

General Membership Meeting (August 18, 2022)

Zoom

The COMTO Miami Chapter Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held both in person and virtually on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 6:00 pm. There are several upcoming events and we will need your participation to make each event successful. Come and meet other chapter members and learn more about the chapter. Committee Chairs will provide updates on ongoing committee activities and opportunities for membership engagement. The meeting is open to members and prospective members. Members may submit suggestions for new business to the Parliamentarian and Membership Chairperson Melissa Rolle-Scott. Send any suggestions to [email protected] prior to August 15, 2022.  RSVP online...

Free

COMTO MIAMI New Member Orientation

ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN COMTO MIAMI EXECUTIVE BOARD IN WELCOMING MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN 2022 ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 AT 10 AM. WE WILL DISCUSS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, CHAPTER GOALS & INITIATIVES AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT & NETWORKING. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83654097452?pwd=UWtmUEIyMmxodHk1Z2c4SlRpWUMwUT09 Meeting ID: 836 5409 7452 Passcode: COMTO One tap mobile +16465588656,,83654097452#,,,,*260417# US (New York) +16469313860,,83654097452#,,,,*260417# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 9128...

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Canceled COMTO Miami Chapter Bowling Mixer (This event will be rescheduled for November during COMTO Week. Stay tuned!)

Sparez Bowling 5325 University Drive, Davie, FL, United States

Join us on Friday, September 23rd at SpareZ Bowling Alley, located at 5325 University Drive, Davie, FL 33328. Come with your best game to win the Grand Prize! You’re not a Bowler? No problem. Come cheer on the team of your choice and enjoy the food, drink and great camaraderie, all for just $25! Sign up as a team of four for $140 or bowl as an Individual for $40. Mix and mingle with fellow COMTO members and guests. Feel free to bring family and friends for an evening of networking, food and fun, and bowling! Funds raised benefit the COMTO Miami...

2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 Applicant must be either a resident of or attend school in Florida  The Miami Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is seeking applicants for scholarship awards of $1,000 each. COMTO is a national, multi-ethnic organization founded in 1971 to advocate for the transportation needs of minorities. COMTO’s vision is to be the primary voice in the transportation industry for people, businesses and communities of color, with a focus on equal access to opportunities to learn about careers in the transportation industry through scholarship programs, internships and mentoring.  Applications must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, October 5,...

Air, Land & Sea: Partners in Transportation Business Engagement Symposium

The Air, Land & Sea Symposium will bring Small Minority-owned and Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) interested in doing business with Miami-Dade County (MDC) together with the transportation leaders of MDC and companies from the private sector to discuss MDC transportation project opportunities. The symposium will include informative and interactive matching sessions by transportation mode in which the small minority-owned business members will engage with project leaders and administrators to ensure project readiness. Participants include the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Department of Transportation & Public Works, Port Miami and Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. Register online to attend at https://mdcsbd.gob2g.com/Default.asp?  Go to Outreach then click...

COMTO Miami Scholarship Golf Tournament

Jacaranda Golf Course (West) 9200 West Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL, United States

Join us on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Jacaranda Golf Club, located at 9200 West Broward Blvd. in Plantation, Florida for the COMTO Miami Charles George Scholarship Golf Tournament. The Tournament is Scramble format. Registration starts at 7:00 am and Shotgun starts at 8:00 am. Cost is $175 / player of $600 / team. The cost for the Scholarship Luncheon is $60 per person. For registration and more information, contact William Texidor at 786-516-1118. The Tournament continues to be a means of assisting students (sometimes first generational) to pursue a degree. The chapter named its tournament after its Founder,...

Free

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Miami International Airport (North Terminal Auditorium) 2100 NW 42nd Ave., Miami, FL, United States

COMTO Miami will recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. Every year, from September 15 to October 15, the US celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. This is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of the Hispanic community to the country. The 2022 theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation”. Join us for a fun evening with food, dancers, and music as we celebrate the rich heritage and many accomplishments of Hispanics in Transportation. The event will be held at the Miami International Airport in the North Terminal Auditorium.