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Members Are Talking on FEDHub—Are You Part of the Conversation?

Since 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.

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.

NARFE MAGAZINE 2022 SCHEDULE

As a reminder, this is a combined January-February issue of NARFE Magazine. There will not be a separate February issue.

—BY DAVE BOWMAN, SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

2022 FEDERATION MEETINGS

INDIANA: April 21, 2022, Indianapolis 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.

SAVE THE DATE: FEDCON22

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.

NARFE MEMBER BENEFITS

Active and Retired Federal Employees ... Join NARFE Today!

The only organization dedicated solely to protecting and preserving the benefits of all federal workers and retirees, NARFE informs you of any developments and proposals that affect your compensation, retirement and health benefits, AND provides clear answers to your questions. Who Should Join NARFE?

If your future security is tied to federal retirement benefits—federal retirees, current employees, spouses and individual survivors—you should join NARFE. • Access the NARFE Federal Benefits

Institute for powerful resources to help you fully understand and manage your benefits. • Visit the Legislative Action Center to contact your representatives about bills affecting federal benefits. • Get NARFE Magazine with news and insights for the federal community. • Save time, hassle and money with

NARFE Perks. • The opportunity to get involved at the local level by joining a chapter in your area.

NARFE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

q YES. I want to join NARFE for the

low annual dues of $48.

q Mr. q Mrs. q Miss q Ms.

Full Name

Street Address

Apt./Unit

City State ZIP

Phone

Email

I am a (check all that apply)

q Active Federal Employee q Active Federal Employee Spouse q Annuitant q Annuitant Spouse q Survivor Annuitant

q Please enroll my spouse

Spouse’s Full Name

Spouse’s Email

THREE EASY WAYS TO JOIN 1. Complete this application and mail with your payment

to NARFE Member Services / 606 N Washington St /

Alexandria, VA 22314-1914. 2. Join online at www.NARFE.org.

3. Call 800-456-8410, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

q Check, Money Order or Bill Pay (Payable to NARFE) q Bill me (NARFE membership will start when payment is received.) q Charge my: q MasterCard q VISA q Discover q AMEX

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TOTAL DUES

$48 Annual Dues X ___________ = ___________ Per Person # Enrolling Total Dues Dues payments are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

LOOKING TO MEET OTHERS in the federal community and participate in NARFE at a local level? Call 800-456-8410 to learn about a NARFE chapter in your area. Would you like to receive a FREE one-year chapter membership? Choose one: q Chapter closest to home OR q Chapter #____________

MAY WE THANK SOMEONE? Did someone introduce you to NARFE? Please provide their Name and Member ID.

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NARFE respects the privacy of our members. Personal information is used to provide content and relevant communications to our members, and will not be sold or rented to third parties. (01/21)

Silver Circle Recognizes Dedicated NARFE Donors

NARFE offers members a way to give to the association’s general fund through its donor recognition program, the Silver Circle. Your contribution to the Silver Circle directly supports NARFE’s work as we continue to provide the resources and advocacy that you rely on and which member dues alone cannot support. When you donate to the Silver Circle, you’re ensuring that NARFE can continue to fight for your financial security and earned benefits.

NARFE appreciates any financial support you’re able to provide and would like to acknowledge your generous contributions to our cause.

Donate now to the Silver Circle at www.narfe.org/ silvercircle.

With NARFE’s thanks, you will receive: • With a donation of $100 or more: A Silver Circle pin and recognition on www.narfe.org. •With a donation of $1,000 or more: A Silver Circle pin, your name plate placed on the Silver

Circle plaque at NARFE

Headquarters, recognition on www.narfe.org, and recognition at the NARFE yearly conference.

Groups of donors may choose to honor an outstanding NARFE member with a tribute gift. For details on making a gift in honor of, or in memory of, an individual, and to learn more about the Silver Circle donor recognition program, please visit www.narfe.org/ silvercircle or send an email to donatenow@narfe.org.

New Staff at NARFE HQ

John Robert Ayers has joined the policy and programs team as the policy and programs assistant. A South Carolina native, John Robert is a recent graduate of Clemson University, where he earned a degree in political science with a minor in legal studies. During his time at Clemson, John Robert completed congressional internships, worked on congressional campaigns and helped found the student organization Clemson Students Against Alzheimer’s. At NARFE, John Robert will split his time between supporting the advocacy department and the Federal Benefits Institute by assisting members and writing for NARFE Newsline and NARFE Magazine.

Enter NARFE’s 2022 Photo Contest

Capture the image that conveys your interpretation of the phrase “America in Focus” and submit it to the 2022 NARFE Photo Contest. Winning photos will be featured in the 2023 NARFE Calendar. Submissions will be accepted by mail from now through February 28, 2022.

All NARFE members in good standing, except for those who are professional photographers, are eligible to enter, even if they’ve already had a photo appear in past calendars.

CONTEST GUIDELINES

• Photos must be horizontal and 8 x 10 or 8-1/2 x 11. • No photos of children or pets, please. • No Polaroids. • Photos will not be returned.

For full guidelines, visit at www.NARFE.org/photocontest.

Photos for the 2023 calendar will be selected and winners notified by the end of June 2022.

Send photos to NARFE Photo Contest, Attn: C. Marwitz, NARFE, 606 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

NARFE relies on your donations to accomplish its many goals, such as developing educational resources about benefits, helping elect Fed-friendly lawmakers, supporting Alzheimer’s research or providing scholarships and other financial assistance to NARFE members and their families. Here are four ways you can support NARFE and its affiliated programs.

Contributions to NARFE-PAC help elect Fedfriendly lawmakers who defend the earned pay and benefits of the federal community. The PAC strengthens relationships with congressional allies by providing opportunities for NARFE members and staff to connect with lawmakers and discuss NARFE’s most pressing concerns. The PAC is a separate fund of NARFE and is funded solely through direct contributions from NARFE members. Contributions are not tax deductible. Donate now at members.narfe.org/Support-NARFE/Support-PAC, mail a contribution using the PAC giving form in NARFE magazine, or go to narfe.org/PAC-sustainer to give monthly through your federal annuity. Donations support the educational resources and advocacy efforts that our members rely on; membership dues alone are not sufficient to sustain NARFE. When you donate to fundraising initiatives such as the Century Club, Silver Circle Program, note pads, occasional cards, calendar and holiday cards, you ensure NARFE has the means to continue to fight for financial security and earned benefits on behalf of the federal community. Your contribution is not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Donate online at www.narfe.org/ donatenow or reply to the coupon you receive in the mail.

NARFE’S ALZHEIMER’S FUND

Since 1985, NARFE members have played a major role in seeking a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Through its partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, NARFE supports research into the causes, prevention, detection and effective treatment of Alzheimer’s and all other types of dementia. Your contribution is deductible for federal income tax purposes. Donate online at www.alz.org/narfedonate or mail your contribution with the form on the Donate to NARFE Programs page in NARFE Magazine.

NARFE-FEEA FUND

Donations support NARFE members during disasters; fund scholarships for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of members; and provide other financial help to members as directed by NARFE and the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund. Your contribution is deductible for federal income tax purposes. Donate online at www.feea.org/givenarfe or mail your contribution with the form on the Donate to NARFE Programs page in NARFE Magazine.

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