Virginia Federation of NARFE
Chapter 111
Roanoke Valley
Charter Date: 02/11/1952
Annual Chapter Dues: $10.00
Meeting Information: We meet the first Friday of each month at Jersey Lily’s Roadhouse restaurant on Electric Road (Route 419) near Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem, VA., except no meetings are held in June and July and December’s meeting may be held at a different location. We cordially invite all active and retired federal employees to attend our meetings. No reservations are required; order from the menu.
If you are eligible to join NARFE, consider attending one of our meetings; the chapter will pay for your lunch. No strings attached!
We have socializing and sign-in between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m.; the business meeting is called to order at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch, and a speaker or program on topics of interest to the federal community and our members. The monthly meeting is canceled when either the Roanoke City or the Roanoke County Schools are closed because of hazardous road conditions due to snow or ice.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 12703
Roanoke, VA 24027-2703
2024 Chapter Officers
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Service Officer
Network Coordinator
Newsletter Editor
Alzheimer’s Chair
Chaplain
Historian
Outreach
Programs
Public Relations
Sgt-at-Arms
Frances Boatman
Carolyn Tucker
Karen Simmons
Ellie Long
Mark Fisher
Carolyn Tucker
Mark Fisher
Ellie Long
Ellie Long
Phyllis Scruggs
Wanda Ware
Ellie Long
Charles Rawlins
Karen Simmons
Vacant
Anne Cepeda
2024 Calendar
June and July: No monthly meetings.
Friday, August 2, 2024. Cindy Markham, VirginiaNavigator. Topic: Caregivers / Information on Transportation Options.
Friday, September 6, 2024. Speaker and Topic: TBD
Friday, October 4, 2024. Tentative Speaker: Deborah Brown, VFN State Legislative Coordinator. Topic: 2025 VFN Legislative Plan.
Friday, November 1, 2024. Speakers: TBD. Topic: FEHB Open Season.
Friday, December 6, 2024. Annual Meeting and Holiday Luncheon
Chapter Newsletters
The chapter newsletter, NARFE News, is published several times a year. Each monthly edition contains the latest legislative news, membership and treasurer reports, and the monthly business meeting minutes.
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Legislation
| At the national level, NARFE has professional staff to represent our views on Capitol Hill. Grassroots advocacy by Chapter members supplements and compliments these efforts. Visit the local office of your federal and state legislators. Attend town halls and events in your district. These are well advertised on the legislator\’s website. Connect with their staff to develop relationships with those who will be advising them. Write a letter! There are many sources that provide legislation information of interest to the federal community beginning with the NARFE Advocacy Page and congress.gov which posts detailed information on current legislative activities. You can also find out what\’s going on in Congressional committees and subcommittees at U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives websites. |
Websites with Legislative News (Federal and Commonwealth of Virginia)
Federal News Network
Internet broadcast radio and website-based news and information on the federal government.
FedSmith
A digital news service for current and former federal employees.
Federal Times
Your online source for federal news, government operations, agency management, federal pay & benefits information.
Fedweek
Information resource for federal and military employees and retirees.
The Federal Insider
Washington Post columnist Joe Davidson writes the Federal Insider which covers federal government accountability, service, and workplace issues.
Government Executive
Government news resource.
Virginia Legislative Information System
Find Bills introduced in the current General Assembly session.
Virginia Gneral Assembly
The official website of the General Assembly
ELECTED OFFICIALS SERVING NARFE CHAPTER 111
Contact your Federal and State elected officials to ensure your voice is heard for concerns relating to the rights and benefits of Federal employees and retirees. Each legislator\’s website has direct links for contacting each legislator online. |
United States Government
SENATE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Senator Tim Kaine (D)
231 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4024
Fax: (202) 228-6363
Website: http://kaine.senate
Senator Mark R. Warner (D)
703 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: TOLL FREE: 1-877-676-2759
Website: http://warner.senate
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA 5th District)
1213 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4711
Fax: (202) 225-5681
Website: https://good.house.gov
Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA 6th District)
2443 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5431
Fax: (540) 857-2675
Website: https://cline.house.gov
Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA 9th District)
2202 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3861
Fax: (202) 225-0076
Website: https://morgangriffith.house.gov
Virginia State Government
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR
Glenn A. Youngkin (R)
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 1475
Richmond, VA 23218
804-786-2211
Website:http://www.governor.virginia.gov
Roanoke Valley State Legislators
ViRGINIA SENATE
Senator Christopher T. Head (R-3rd District)
(For Senate District 3, Chapter 111 areas include the city of Covington, Alleghany County, Botetourt County, and Craig County, as well as portions of Roanoke County.)
Senate of Virginia
P.O. Box 396
Room No: 619
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 698-7503
Fax: (804) 698-7451
Website: Senate of Virginia
Email: senatorhead@senate.virginia.gov
Senator David R. Suetterlein (R-4th District)
Senate District 4 contains the entire cities of Roanoke and Salem, as well as portions of Roanoke County and Montgomery County.)
Senate of Virginia
P.O. Box 396
Room No: 606
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 698-7504
Website: Senate of Virginia
Email: senatorsuetterlein@senate.virginia.go
VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-38th District)
(House District 38 contains portions of the city of Roanoke)
General Assembly Building
201 North 9th Street
Room No: 910
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone (804) 698-1038
Website: Delegate Rasoul
Email: DelSRasoul@house.virginia.gov
Delegate Joe McNamara (R-40th District)
(House District 40 contains the entire city of Salem, portions of the city of Roanoke, and portions of Roanoke County.)
General Assembly Building
201 North 9th Street
Room No: 813
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Office: (804) 698-1040
Website: Delegate McNamara
Email: DelJMcNamara@house.virginia.gov
JOIN NARFE TODAY
Protect your federal benefits and retirement security.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is the only association dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the benefits of America\’s active and retired federal employees and their survivors. For only $48.00 a year, you can have:
- A voice on Capitol Hill
- Advance information on changes to your federal retirement, health, and other benefits
- An award-winning monthly magazine and exclusive website access
- Member perks
- Eligibility for college scholarships and disaster relief grants
Chapter membership is optional. When you receive your renewal notice, you must elect to stay in the chapter. National and state membership is $48 annually; Chapter 111 dues are $10 annually, for a total of $58.
Chapter 111 dues fund the bulk rate permit, printing and mailing the newsletter, newsletter supplies (toner, labels), lunches for guest speakers, raffle tickets and gift baskets, the annual Christmas luncheon, partial payment of travel expenses to the VFC convention, and donations to political campaigns. Please consider remaining a Chapter 111 member when you renew your dues.
1. Register online. Click here to go to NARFE’s National website.
2. By Telephone: Call NARFE and join using a major credit card. The toll-free number is: 800-627-3394
3. By Mail: Member Application
★ (Please identify Chapter 111 as the Local Chapter to join on your application.) ★