- REPRESENTS federal retirees/employees within the state. NARFE/VFC is the
only organization lobbying for our earned rights/retiree benefits at the state
level. Bear in mind that no U.S. Congress or Virginia General Assembly can
be relied upon to treat us fairly or with concern ...VFC has to take the initiative.
- PROVIDES a unified voice in Richmond when dealing with the governor and
the General Assembly and educates state legislators and local officials about
concerns of federal retirees/employees. It helps state legislators refine
proposed bills affecting us all.
- PROMOTES the objectives of NARFE throughout Virginia. The VFC is the logical
organization to set specific and attainable goals for the chapters to support
within the state, in accomplishing the objectives of National Headquarters. VFC speaks for
all Virginia members on National NARFE policy issues.
- FACILITATES effective group action to accomplish common objectives. By establishing
a viable political base at the grassroots level, it channels member efforts
so as to avoid personal agendas, narrow political viewpoints and pet peeves.
- TRAINS local NARFE chapter officers, committee chairs and area coordinators
in order to provide top quality leadership skills for the furtherance of common
goals.
- COMMUNICATES with members and the public-at-large about issues of concern
to federal retirees/employees. VFC provides a larger voice than that of any
single chapter.
- MAINTAINS a state political fund (VFC State Political Account) to support political candidates who share
NARFE's and VFC’s legislative goals.
- MOBILIZES volunteer resources existing in chapters in ongoing support of
causes vital to NARFE members. Advocates NARFE's national legislative agenda and the VFC's state Legislative agenda.
- ADVISES chapters on effective ways of carrying out various functions such
as membership, services, and public relations benefiting federal retiree/employees.
VFC has the unique capability through its area vice presidents to monitor
chapter activities and provide assistance when needed.
- SERVES as a vehicle for the exchange of ideas among members about
programs/actions of benefit to federal retirees/employees through its
annual convention, the VANARFE VFC official email network, the VFC web
site, www.vanarfe.org, and the "VFC Notes" (the VFC newsletter).
(April 2006)
VFC SERVES 56 LOCAL CHAPTERS
Representing some 20,000 NARFE Members in Virginia
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