2021 VFN Annual Conference
Location: Richmond, VA 10/10/2021 - 10/13/2021
President: Dr. Constance T. Bails
Take time to leaf through our Program Booklet below:

The 2021 Conference Program Booklet was dedicated to:


A Celebration of Life was held on 10/12/2021
"For those who Influenced our Future"

 

 

For as long as we live,

because you were a part of us,

we will always remember you…

Area I – Jeanne Garrison

Chapter 682 – Peninsula

Catherine Askew

June V. Mitchell

Buford Thaxton

Paul R. Crowley

Joseph B. Petro

Currie J. Turner

Barbara C. Cubbage

Marian F. Simpson

Nicholas G. Vretakis

Mildred F. Hartman

Jay J. Singh

Ronald I. Weber

Judy Jarman

Kathryn Anne Smith

Wayne A. Wright

Mildred F. Keeton

Particia A. Taylor

Chapter 685 – Williamsburg

Ernest R. Chandler

Raymond O. England

Harold Holland

William H. Hopkins

Chapter 1757 – Middle Peninsula

Audrey Stover

Chapter 1823 – Northern Neck

Gordon Davison

Richard Donovan

Marjorie Gaines

Ann Kyker

Joe McCoy

Glenwood O’Neil

Area II – Julia Hobbs

Chapter 5 – Metro Virginia Beach

Robert M. Etheridge

Walter C. Savelle

Chapter 66 – Tidewater Norfolk

Jeanette King

Georgette Skafte

Ron Whitehurst

Rosemary Whitehurst

Chapter 974 – Bayside Virginia Beach

Alex H. Adkins

Madeline Allen

Jack L. Freeman

Chapter 1827 – Seaside Virginia Beach

Barbara A. Anderson

Donald e. Burcham

Robert Todd Moore

Elaine J. Singer

Warren R. West

France M. Winn

Area III – Wynn Hasty

Chapter 28 – Petersburg

David Driscoll

Chapter 60 – Richmond

Mary W. Jones

Chapter 1727 – Tuckahoe

Frances J. Boulanger

Chapter 2065 – Louisa

None

Chapter 2080 – Piedmont

None

Chapter 2265 – Midlothian

Doris Barden

Milton Goodman

Bonnie Behm

Thomas Behm

Beverly A. Crosby

Shirley Yeratt

Thomas McElwee

Bettie Shertoli

Area IV – Raymond Orland

Chapter 1293 – Churchland

Claire t. Hill

Joseph D. Lee

Michael W. Powers

Chapter 1697 – Brentwood

Lois W. Broadnax

Doris E. Kocher

Barbara E. Lippincott

Chapter 1743 – Suffolk

Magnolia Hicks

Area VII – Luther Santiful

Chapter 111 – Roanoke Valley

Chapter 135 – Charlottesville

Chapter 164 Harrisonburg

Chapter 180 – Winchester

Chapter 1793 – Page Valley

Chapter 2358 – Shenandoah County

Area VIII – Leslie Ravenell

Chapter 90 – Fredericksburg

Lucille W. Darcey

Joseph G. Gamble

Robert F. Hayden

Jack C. Hicks

Gladys Judy

Joseph E. Pfeifer

William A. Shipman

Wayne Stamey

Mary E. Staples

Charles Sterling

Merle R. Thompson

David Upchurch

Chapter 595 – Colonial Beach

Ed Coffey

Ann Jenkins

Margaret McMullen

Anna Payne

Chapter 1549 – Fauquier

Judith McConahy

Chapter 2112 – Caroline

None

Chapter 2343 – Falls Run

Nancy Behrmann

Don Shiffert

Area IX – James Little

Chapter 232 – Alexandria

Florence Albaugh

Joseph Tarnopol

Chapter 356 – Manassas

Frederick Brennan

Chapter 893 – Springfield

Ronald Breen

William I. Brickhill

Beverly Clemsen

Donald E. Crzja

Eleanor Erickson

Michael Everard

Douglas R. Firman

Harry F. Hardin

Elizabeth Hogue

Elaine P. Just

Anthony Kuders

Frederick A. Leedy

Lillian Levy

John M. Mercer

Irene Mields

Lola E. Ratliff

William J. Seefeldt

Daniel Seganish

Leland W. Southard

Allen G. Taylor

Luther F. Worrell

Chapter 1159 – Annandale

Evelyn Fuller

Anthony Gallagher

Wendell L. Keyes

Karl Muenzenmayer

John Reeves

George Richards

Gertrude Santoro

Joan Sperling

Phil Waggener

Peggy Ward

Chapter 1270 – Woodbridge

Barbara Fisher

Philip J. Gloss

Robert L. Griffin

Shirley R. Howard

William J. Kastner

Howard Mervine

June K. Pauley

Yakobo L. Paulo

Raymond V. Rush

Frederick H. Stein

Area IX – Theodore Pasek

Chapter 7 – Arlington

David Cauthon

Franklin D. Derenge

Margaret Huddleston

Loretta A. Marzetti

Ronald Munson

James Placke

Arnold Sells

William Thomson

Chapter 489 – McLean-Great Falls

Rosario M. Baucino

Arthur E. Fitzherals

Joseph R. Spann

Chapter 737 – Fairfax

Paul del Grudic

Lloyd Johnson

Lucille Kelly

James Lamb

Linda Meyers

Hazel Roberts

Arthur Schlosser

Ina Stadler

Chapter 1116 – Vienna-Oakton

Harold W. Andress

John w. Brentlinger

Sylvia Davies

Marjorie Goad

Kenneth Goben

Shirley A. Keyes

Curtis K. Kooser

Elizabeth C. Meehan

Joseph Murphy

Mary Murphy

Richard Opp

Jean T. Reavey

Larry Soufal

Chapter 1241 – Dulles

Charles W. Boning

Barbara Harding

Randy K. Sayles

Bettie W. Thacker

Chapter 1665 – Metro Northern Virginia

Tomoko T. Campen

Mary Nash

Virginia National Only

Charles A. Clark

Beverly Clemson

Barbara Cook

Daphne W. Copley

Evelyn Courtney

Axel R. Granholm

Henry Hallerman

William I. Hicks

Marie A. Howe

Anthony J. Iacono

James R. Johnston

Richard M. Kennedy

Claude A. Kitts

Elsie H. Langstroth

James V. Loughran

John F. McGuire

Donald I. McNair

Linda R. Meyers

Richard B. Mizelle

Melvin J. Moore

Robert M. O’Brien

Don Reilly

Richard S. Sciascia

George R. Slezak

Fred Stuckwisch

Click below for more information about our generous sponsors.  Their continued support is appreciated and contributes to the success of our VFN Events.  Thank you to each and every one!

Conference Sponsors

Shenandoah Wine Tours

Relax, We’ll Dirve

Come join us for a afternoon exploring the wineries of Shenandoah County, VA.  You will enjoy the view as we take you along the back roads to experience not only the delicious wine and spirits provided at the vineyards but our beautiful local scenery as well.  A delicious snack box catered by Happpenings Event Planning of Woodstock, VA is included as well as all the cool water you can drink.

Shenandoah Wine Tours, Book Today

 

Welcome to the #1 health insurance choice for federal employees, retirees, and their  families.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

What’s New for 2021

Plans:    

Standard Option, Basic Option. FEP Blue Focus

FEP & Medicare

Dental  & Vision

 

Artful Living at Lake Prince Woods!

Making a decision to retire is never an easy task.  It is a decision that requires thought, preparation, and the innate ability to adapt to change.  The ultimate goal is to be taken care of while also experiencing the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.  

Lake Prince Woods, is an award winning residential retirement community, offering an array of lifestyle choices.  Located in Suffolk, Virginia, the community is nestled among 172 lovely wooded acres bordering Lake Prince.  As a continuing care retirement community, Lake Prince Wood offers residential living, assisted living, memory care and health care services with accommodations available for direct move-ins to assisted living and health care.  

Enjoy active retirement living without the responsibilities of home maintenance while having a safety net of services at your back door – all within our beautiful community.

Visit www.lakeprincewoods.org for more information or call (757) 923-5500

What’s Happening in Suffolk?

Small Town charm, eco-adventure, performing and visual arts, history, festivals, boutiques, chef-owned restaurants, golf, guided tours, and peanuts…..you’ll love Suffolk.

VISITSUFFOLKVa.com

Your source for citywide events, attractions, tours, dining, accommodations & meeting space information.

524 Main Street, Suffolk, Va 23434 or (757) 514-4130

VisitSuffolk@suffolkva.us

 

BrookDale, Senior Living

Experience a senior living lifestyle that features restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, concierge services and more with special savings for NARFE members.  Take advantage of discounts on senior living accommodations, private-duty home care and respite stays.

To learn more, call 844-861-2053

or visit brookdale.com/NARFE

Applicable to all discounts: Residents under a Life Care Agreement are not eligible for the discounts.  These discounts do not apply to any room, board or services which are paid for all or in part by any state or federally funded program.  Subject to availability.  Further restrictions may apply.

GEHA

With GEHA’s High medical plan, Medicare A & B enrollees get reimbursed up to $600 to help pay Medicare Part B premiums.  That’s just one of the many ways that GEHA medical plans work with Medicare and for you.

geha.com

800-821-6136

This is a brief description of the features of the High Option plan.  Before making a final decision, please read the plan’s federal brochure, RI 71-006, available at geha.com/PlanBrochure.  All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the federal brochure.

United Healthcare

With great benefits.  Retirement offers the chance to dedicate our time to pursuing your passions.  Federal retirees can rest easier knowing that UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO plan offers:

  • No out-of-pocket costs for covered medical services
  • Part B premium subsidy
  • Incentives like free gym memberships and hearing aid benefits
  • Nationwide network with access to any willing provider

Reap the rewards of your retirement.  Learn more at uhcfeds.com/retirees

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affilated companies, a Medicare Advantage organizaiton with a Medicare contract.  Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.  Administration services provided by United HealtCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates.

Benefits, features and/or devices vary by plan/area.  Limitations and exclusions apply.  Not for distribution to retirees or beneficiaries.