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NARFE Washington State Federation of Chapters

NARFE Washington State Federation of Chapters. What does it do for us?. WSFC . Represents federal retirees/employees within the state. Provides a unified voice in Olympia when dealing with the governor and the Legislature Promotes the objectives of NARFE throughout Washington.

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NARFE Washington State Federation of Chapters

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  1. NARFE Washington State Federation of Chapters What does it do for us?

  2. WSFC • Represents federal retirees/employees within the state. • Provides a unified voice in Olympia when dealing with the governor and the Legislature • Promotes the objectives of NARFE throughout Washington. • WSFC speaks for all Washington members on National NARFE policy issues.

  3. WSFC • Facilitates effective group action to accomplish common objectives. • Trains local NARFE chapter officers, committee chairs and area coordinators. • Communicates with current and potential members, federal agencies and employees, Washington Congress members and Senators, and the public-at-large about issues of concern to federal retirees/employees.

  4. WSFC • Mobilizes volunteer resources existing in chapters in ongoing support of causes vital to NARFE members, such as Alzheimer’s research. • Advises chapters on effective ways of carrying out various functions such as membership, services, and public relations.

  5. WSFC • Serves as a vehicle for the exchange of ideas among members about programs/actions of benefit to federal retirees/employees through a variety of means and forums, such as: • Conventions • Workshops • NARFENet • Federal Reporter

  6. WSFC • Provides financial assistance to: • Offset some membership recruitment and retention expenses when members submit action plans. • Offset some public relations expenses when chapters submit action plans. • Offset financial expenses for up to two members per chapter to attend the bi-annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. • Reimburse chapter service centers for volunteers’ mileage and office expenses. • Reimburse federation officers and committee chairmen mileage and expenses.

  7. WSFC • Funds: • Membership incentive programs such as rebates for recruiting spouses, signup for dues withholding or life membership. • Membership recruitment and retention awards for individuals and chapters. • Chapter Newsletter awards

  8. WSFC • Publishes a quarterly newsletter, distributed to all federation and chapter officers and committee chairs listed in Federation directories. • Maintains a Federation website which includes meeting and contact information for all chapters, and provides other valuable links and information.

  9. WSFC • Provides training at conventions and district workshops. • Conducts annual convention forum and leadership training. • Conducts annual district workshops. information and training.

  10. WSFC • Schedules FEHB Program Health Fairs throughout Washington State. • Provides display and exhibit resources. • Prepares and distributes statewide news releases .

  11. WSFC • Maintains current information on chapter, district and federation officers. • Insures that chapters receive the proper forms and information needed for • Develops and maintains a Federation budget and manages financial actions.

  12. WSFC YOUR Washington State Federation of Chapters

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