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Bill Shackelford VFC President |
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WELCOME TO VIRGINIA
Welcome to the Virginia Federation of Chapters (VFC) website, www.vanarfe.org. We are part of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association, which was founded in 1921. Within the Virginia Federation there are 60 chapters (59 local chapters and 1 E- Chapter) representing over 20,000 members serving current, former and retired federal employees, as well as spouses and survivor annuitants.
Chapter 2363 (E-Chapter) was chartered by NARFE Headquarters with the intent to attract those members who will not join because they do not want to attend chapter meetings or be affiliated with a chapter (but are willing to pay dues and communicate entirely via the computer) will join this or other future E-NARFE chapters. E-Chapters are a means that NARFE can meet the needs of those Active Federal Employees (AFEs) and recent retirees who are willing to join NARFE as long as they can do business electronically.
Our primary mission is to support Congressional legislation beneficial to current and potential federal annuitants and to oppose legislation contrary to the interests of these senior individuals. We have an active relationship with other senior organizations who also seek to protect benefits and to combat potential adverse legislation at the both national and state levels. We must all work together to be successful in this mission.
The Virginia Federation is divided into ten areas with an area vice president serving as the link between their respective chapters and the federation. In addition there are six program committee chairs covering Alzheimer’s, Membership, National Legislation, Public Relations, Service and State Legislation. The voting VFC Board members include the Executive Committee (President, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer), ten Area Vice Presidents, six program chairs and the Immediate Past President.
The Federation’s 2011 theme this year is "NARFE - Challenged As Never Before". NARFE is a grass-roots organization whose strength lies with its members in the local chapters. The federation’s role is to assist these chapters in getting their work done through guidance, program training, leadership development, providing pertinent information, serving as speakers and encouraging National and State legislator contacts.
We are concentrating on ways to increase our membership through recruitment activities and to face the challenges in retaining our members over the long haul. Special activities supported by the Federation include federal agency pre-retirement seminar participation, health fairs, TRIAD (law enforcement programs supporting seniors), various Postal Service conventions and seminars for active Federal employees.
While here on our webpage, please be certain to visit the current events items, along with list of Chapters, Federation Officers, Program Chair webpages and also the link to NARFE National Headquarters. If you are not already a member of NARFE, please join today by clicking on www.narfe.org and completing the application on line.
William "Bill" Shackelford
VFC President 2010 - 2011
Virginia Federation of Chapters Officers
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TEN THINGS THE VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF CHAPTERS (VFC) DOES FOR YOU
- 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 website, www.vanarfe.org, and the "VFC Notes" (VFC newsletter).
VFC SERVES 60 LOCAL CHAPTERS
Representing some 20,000 NARFE Members in Virginia
NARFE - Challenged as Never Before
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