Membership

Frances E. Boatman, Membership Chairman

Frances joined NARFE in 2013 and has served as President of the Roanoke Valley Chapter 0111 since 2017. Prior to that, she was 1st V.P./Membership of Roanoke Valley Chapter 0111 in 2016 and 2017. Since 2018, she has served as Congressional District Liaison (District 6), and attended the 2019 Legislative Conference, as well as VFN Conventions/Conferences since 2016.

Although Frances lives in Roanoke, she is a native of Chase City, VA. She attended the University of Richmond (Business Administration). Following employment with Reynolds Metals in Richmond and twelve years with Burlington Industries in Clarksville, she began her Federal career in 1986 with the United States Postal Service in Roanoke, VA. She was appointed Postmaster of Fincastle in 1992, where she served until 2012, and retired with 26 years of federal service.

Previously, she served as the President of National League of Postmasters – Virginia. She received the Virginia Postmaster of the Year Award in 2005 and the NLPM National Leadership Award in 2006. After retirement, she served as President of NLPM – Virginia Retirees. Since 1992, she has participated in the yearly NLPM Forum, meeting with legislators regarding Postal employee issues.

She has two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. She enjoys traveling, ballroom dancing, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and looks forward to working with the Board and all Chapters as VFN Membership Chair.

Frances can be contacted at feboatman@live.com or (540) 330-9122.

Who Can Join NARFE?

NARFE Membership is open to civilians who are or will be eligible to receive an annuity or survivor annuity from the federal retirement program of any agency of the United States government.

That Includes:

Retirees
Current federal employees
Spouses and surviving spouses of those eligible to join NARFE
Former federal employees
A former spouse who is entitled to a federal survivor annuity

NARFE members enjoy a wealth of benefits that serve their information and financial needs. Along with the satisfaction that they have put their weight behind a legislative powerhouse that is determined to defend the federal community.

NARFE Chapters - Your Local Connection

A NARFE Chapter can be found in nearly every city and/or town across the USA, as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Panama and Guam. These local representatives of NARFE offer a host of benefits and opportunities for their members. Join a local chapter to:
Make Yourself Heard. NARFE chapters provide critical grassroots support for NARFE’s national legislative agenda. Your benefits are under attack and NARFE is in the fight to preserve them. Chapter members let their legislators know what’s on their minds and open doors for NARFE’s legislative team in Washington D. C.
Stay Informed. In addition to the rich communications from Headquarters, chapter newsletters, websites and meetings expand on the local and state issues affecting the federal community. Every NARFE chapter is unique, offering speakers and activities that meet the interests of its members.
Find Community. NARFE chapters unite federal employees, retirees, their spouses, and surviving spouses and provide an opportunity to connect with fellow Feds, get involved in leadership and governance, and develop close and lasting friendships.

To find a local chapter: Always add Chapter 2265 to your NARFE Application

1. Check out this link and contact either a Chapter Officer or the Area VP

2. Call NARFE Headquarters at 1-800-456-8410, ext 204

3. Go to the NARFE National Site: www.new.narfe.org/membership

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What is NARFE?

NARFE is the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. It is the only organization solely dedicated to protecting and preserving the pay and benefits of all federal workers and retirees.

NARFE has two primary roles:

Your Legislative Voice. In-house, influential lobbyists advocate on Capital Hill on behalf of the federal community.
Your Information Resource. NARFE provides clear information and trusted guidance on complex federal benefits issues.

As a member of NARFE, you receive:

Powerful representation and advocacy before Congress, the Office of Personnel Management and the White House
Award-winning NARFE Magazine, the prime source of information and guidance on critical legislation and benefit issues and updates
Access to a team of federal benefits specialists for personal answers to complex questions
Access NARFE Federal Benefits Institute’s online webinars and resources providing answers for the federal community on hot topics as these: Prepping for retirement and post retirement Selecting health benefits plan Thrift Savings Plan management tips Demystifying Social Security and Medicare
Legislative Alerts on congressional actions that impact the federal community
A direct line to Congress through the NARFE Legislative Action Center
Scholarships and disaster-relief grant opportunities
Members-only discounts on travel, health services, insurance and more with NARFE Perks

“Why Should I Join?”

As a NARFE member, you will have access to resources and information that can help you save money, maximize the return from your financial plans, and ultimately get the most out of all your federal benefits. NARFE experts answer your complex pay and benefit questions, NARFE PERKS partners give your discounts on important services you need, and we work tirelessly to protect your earned pay and benefits and to support the federal community.