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Members Are Talking on FEDHub—Are You Part of the Conversation?
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ince launching in November, FEDHub, NARFE’s exclusive online member community, has seen a lot of activity. Members are connecting and discussing a myriad
of subjects, including NARFE itself—one of the key topics of conversation has been NARFE membership and how to reach and attract active federal employees. We love when our members share ideas for growing NARFE. Here are a couple excerpts from this discussion thread: Clint McSherry, Durham, NC: “What ideas might you have for engaging and eventually recruiting current Feds to this valuable and important association?” Pauline Jue, San Francisco, CA: “Most employees say…[they] have many years to go before retirement. So, they’re thinking NARFE isn’t for them. I’ve also tried to work through our local Federal Executive Board. They’ve
been kind enough to allow us time during their preretirement training sessions but haven’t been willing to send us their agency addresses or information so we can do direct outreach.” What do you think? How can we bring NARFE’s message to current federal employees? And what can we do to overcome the notion that NARFE is only for retired Feds? Visit FEDHub to share your ideas.
As a reminder, this is a combined January-February issue of NARFE Magazine. There will not be a separate February issue.
And remember, FEDHub is not just for discussions, but also for sharing resources that can be helpful to active and retired Feds. Your fellow members are posting articles and blog posts in FEDHub’s libraries—articles on topics like how much cash you need in retirement and how to keep more of it from going to the IRS. There’s a lot of great information and ideas being exchanged on FEDHub. What questions do you have about NARFE, your federal benefits or financial planning? Find answers at FEDHub. Visit www.narfe.org and click the FEDHub link or go directly to fedhub.narfe.org and join the conversation today. —BY DAVE BOWMAN, SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
2022 FEDERATION MEETINGS
SAVE THE DATE: FEDCON22
INDIANA: April 21, 2022, Indianapolis
Make plans to attend FEDcon22, August 21-23 in Scottsdale, AZ. Get ready for thought-provoking speakers, comprehensive education on federal benefits and financial planning, and opportunities to connect with fellow NARFE members and federal colleagues. Details will be available in future issues of NARFE Magazine and in NARFE NewsLine, NARFE’s weekly newsletter. Email events@narfe.org with questions.
MISSISSIPPI: April 7-9, 2022, Louisville
2022 FEDERATION ELECTIONS MISSOURI: Ballot is in the December newsletter. Vote through January 26 by mail c/o Michele Brown, P.O. Box 38424, St. Louis, MO 63138, or by email at monarfevoting@gmail.com.
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