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North Miami Commission for Women appoints two reps to Miami‑Dade Women’s Summit as members press over $40 ticket and funding shortfall
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the North Miami Commission for Women named two representatives to the Miami‑Dade Women’s Summit advisory process and heard a briefing from summit chair Naomi Esther Blamere. Members raised concerns about a newly announced $40 general‑admission fee, limited communication and a roughly $55,000 sponsorship gap the advisory board is still trying to fill.
The North Miami Commission for Women on May 19 voted to designate Chairwoman Nerissa Glickman and Board Member Emmanuel Fleurimont as the commission’s two representatives to the Miami‑Dade Women’s Summit advisory committee and pressed summit leaders for details about ticketing and fundraising.
The move was approved unanimously, 5–0, after a brief motion from Chairwoman Glickman and a second. The action was procedural but set the city commission’s official liaison to the summit’s advisory process as organizers prepare for the inaugural countywide event.
Why it matters: The summit, scheduled for June 20, 2026, at Miami Dade College’s School of Justice (North Campus), aims to bring municipal and county women’s commissions, elected officials and community groups together. Dr. Naomi Esther Blamere, who chairs the summit advisory board, told commissioners the event is intended to “unify women across all levels” and attract roughly 500 attendees.
At the meeting Dr. Blamere said organizers have set a nominal registration fee because sponsorships have fallen short of the original targets. “There is nothing about this summit that is free,” she said, adding that the advisory board had pivoted from a projected $150,000 budget toward a smaller target and had secured about $45,000 so far.
Board members questioned the timing and communication of the decision to charge admission. “I was led to believe the event was going to be free,” Board Member Claudia Pazmino said, asking when the advisory board decided to charge and when the commission would receive a full itinerary and speaker list. Dr. Blamere responded that the advisory board voted on operational choices and that the North Miami Commission for Women had one vote on the advisory board, exercised by Councilwoman Mary Estime Ervin.
Organizers described tiered pricing: general admission was set at $40, student tickets at $20 and a VIP level for additional benefits. Dr. Blamere said VIP pricing and sponsorship tiers were intended to help underwrite programming and hospitality; she also confirmed a VIP breakfast that will recognize three women from Miami‑Dade County.
Funding and contingency plans: With sponsorships short of goals, Dr. Blamere said the summit will rely on vendor sales at lunch and other contingency measures if full sponsorship targets are not met. “If we are not able to raise the additional funds, there will not be free food,” she said, adding that vendors would be asked to provide lunch for purchase so attendees would not be left without options.
Next steps: Staff said a press release and sponsorship package would be circulated and that ticket registration would go live after the city approves the final press release. Dr. Blamere said she will consult with Councilwoman Ervin about complimentary tickets for North Miami residents and email commission members with updates and the full itinerary when available.
The commission also asked staff to support outreach and promotion, and the chair and designated representatives will liaise with the summit advisory board on scheduling and communications leading up to the June event.
