Chapter 1827
SEASIDE

The chapter meets the first Thursday of each month at 1:30PM (except July, August, and December) at the First Baptist Church Social Hall. The July and August meetings are usually held at an Ocean Front restaurant in Virginia Beach. In December we have a Christmas luncheon at one of the fine restaurants in Virginia Beach. Newly elected officers are installed at this meeting.

DIRECTIONS:
At intersection of Laskin Rd. (31st St.) and Holly Rd. - follow Holly Rd north to 35th St. First Baptist Church is on corner of Holly and 35th St., a few short blocks from Atlantic Ave. and the Virginia Beach Ocean Front.

WORDS FROM CHAPTER 1827 PRESIDENT Ron Butler:

NARFE Seaside Chapter 1827 of Virginia Beach invites all active/ retired Federal employees to visit our chapter meetings any time. As the above directions state we are conveniently located a few blocks from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The church social hall provides a comfortable and private atmosphere for our meetings, and for socialization with fellow NARFE members. With the kitchen in the social hall, the coffee pot is always on!

Our meetings, which start promptly at 1:30PM, consist of two parts: a short program , and a business meeting, with adjournment by 3PM. Light refreshments are served after the meeting.

Our programs are varied and of interest to all active/retired Federal employees, both Civil Service (CSRS) and FERS. The programs include: discussions on Long Term Care, Health issues, Changes in Federal Health Care Plans, Taxes, Financial Planning and talks by Local/State/Federal officials.

Our chapter emphasizes the importance of keeping the members advised of national and state legislation that may affect their retirement annuities. A "Hot" line legislative report is provided to the members detailing the current legislative issues, both National and State, at each meeting.

SOME REASONS WHY WE ARE NARFE MEMBERS

NARFE MEMBERS:

1. Can influence legislation by lobbying local representatives.

2. Receive the latest information on retirement issues, taxes, financial planning, and health benefits.

3. Elect delegates who then vote regarding NARFE leadership and policies

4. Enjoy fellowship with other federal retirees and employees.

5. Support NARFE's goals though local, state, and national projects.

6. Participate in community services to promote the welfare of retirees and others

7. Opportunity to use your talents and ideas to benefit your community as an active member or leading as a chairperson of a committee or Chapter Officer

8. Receive quarterly, The VFC Newsletter Brief which keeps members abreast of items of state interest.

9. Receive monthly The Retirement Life Magazine written especially for Active/ Retired Federal Employees.
   

FEDERAL RETIREES SERVICE CENTER
LOCATION: Chartway Credit Union, 180 Newtown Road, (close to Route 44)

HOURS: 10 AM to 2PM every Monday, except National Holidays

Trained NARFE members, from Area 2 Chapters, provide information concerning questions federal retirees and survivors may have concerning health benefits, annuities, preparing necessary forms when your situation changes, etc. You do not have to be a NARFE member to participate. No Appointment is necessary.

List of Officers

President

Ron Butler

1st Vice President

Peter Amante

2nd Vice President

Erna Parr

Secretary

Ken Gimbert

Treasurer

Dick Edwards

National Legislation

Dick Edwards

State Legislation

Dick Edwards

Sunshine

Rachel & Walter Padon

Public Relation

Ken Gimbert

Alzheimers

Betty Atkinson

Service Officer

Vacant

Membership

Dick Edwards

Bill Brady

Programs

Erna Parr

Social

Rachel Padon

Walter Padon

Telephone Chair

Bill Brady

NARFE PAC

Vacant

E-mail and Web Coordinator

Dick Edwards

AREA II Newsletter Chair

Dick Edwards

List of Government Officials for
Chap 1827, Zip Codes 23454-2711

U.S. SENATORS: Jim Webb and Mark Warner
U.S. Representative: GlennNye - 2ND District
VA Gen. Assembly Senator: Kenneth W. Stolle - District 8
VA Gen. Assembly Delegate: Harry Robert 'Bob' Purky - District 82

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