New Director of Member Engagement at NARFE

Nora MacDonald has joined NARFE as director of member engagement. In this role, she is responsible for recruiting and retaining members and supporting chapter and federation leaders as they expand NARFE’s reach.

Nora graduated from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, with a B.S. in Arts Management and worked at several nonprofit arts organizations including the Arts Council of Fairfax County, Round House Theater and the Kennedy Center before taking on a full-time role at Americans for the Arts.

As Member Services Associate and then Membership Marketing Coordinator, she was involved with supporting both the professional membership and the Arts Action Fund membership programs.

In 2011, she transitioned to the American Horticultural Society, where she was quickly promoted to Associate Director of Membership and Member Programs. For 12 years she oversaw the membership renewal and acquisition programs and assisted with the appeals (fundraising) program, as well as managing the organizational membership program for public gardens, awards and an annual symposium for garden educators.

Nora and her husband, Matt, live with their 7-year-old daughter, Elena, and 14-year-old dog named Toby in Alexandria, VA. She currently is PTA Treasurer of her daughter’s school. You will often find the family at local sporting events where Matt is working or Elena is playing.

“I’m excited for the opportunities and potential here for membership growth,” Nora says, “and I’m so pleased to be at NARFE.”

Welcome, Nora!

NARFE’s 2023 Photo Contest brought in hundreds of wonderful photographs from NARFE members. Narrowing the selection from several hundred photos was a tremendous effort this year, but the result is a magnificent 2024 NARFE Calendar, which is being distributed during NARFE’s fundraising efforts this year. Check next month’s issue for details on entering 2024 Photo Contest.

List Of 2023 Photo Contest Winners

Cover: “Beyond the Forest (Rocky Mountain National Park, CO)” by George Gootee, Bowling Green, KY, National Member.

January: “Blue Wonderland (Private Pond in Lancaster, PA)” by Jose R. Mojica, Paradise, PA, Chapter 0301 .

February: “Storm Clouds Over Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in Acadia National Park” by Rodney Hendrickson, London, KY, Chapter 1249.

March: “The Alaska Railroad Ride” by Belinda Huff, Lexington, KY, National Member .

April: “Albuquerque International Balloon Festival” by Roger Peterson, Buckeye, AZ, National Member.

May: “Blue—A Field of Lovely Iris” by Robert C. Peterson, Summerville, SC, Chapter 1082.

June: “Lobster Trap Floats” by Norajean Flanagan, Philadelphia, PA, National Member.

July: “The Fourth” by Stephen Aprile, Taneytown, MD, Chapter 2306

August: ‘The Arch, “Gateway to the West”’ by William Shirah, Pevely, MO, Chapter 1278.

September: “American Bald Eagle” by Randy R. Feuerstein, Littleton, CO, National Member.

October: “Colorful Cheese Display” by Andrée S. Neri, Columbia, MD, Chapter 1734.

November: “The Color of Bellagio Opus (Bellagio Botanical Gardens)” by Ronaldo Dizon Las Vegas, NV, Chapter 423.

December: “The Lonely Bench (Shoreline of Lake Superior)” by Ruth Ann Spinner, DuLuth, MN, National Member.

Reserve Your Calendar Now

Like what you see above? The 2024 NARFE Calendar will be sent to select NARFE members later this month. You can get ahead of the crowd and reserve your copy with a small donation to NARFE. Remember, your contributions support NARFE’s important advocacy and education initiatives on behalf of all federal employees and retirees. Visit www.narfe.org/reserve-calendar to make your gift today! Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.

To learn more, visit the NARFE Perks page at https:// www.narfe.org/perks or call 1-800-468-5865.

Remember: Taking advantage of just one NARFE Perks offer could more than pay for your annual membership!