Conference 2024

"Together We Will Succeed"

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming NARFE Conference on April 7-10, 2024, themed “Together We Will Succeed.” Join us for an empowering event where federal employees and retirees unite to explore new horizons, gain invaluable insights, and collectively chart a course toward success.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Engaging Workshops: Discover strategies for personal and professional growth through dynamic workshops tailored to your needs.
Expert Speakers: Learn from industry leaders, policy experts, and inspirational figures who embody the spirit of success.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow NARFE members, fostering collaboration and shared experiences that propel us forward.
Insights on Benefits and Advocacy: Stay informed with updates on federal pay, retirement, and healthcare issues, ensuring your benefits remain protected.

Let’s amplify our impact, support one another, and demonstrate that together we will succeed. Stay tuned for more details, and mark your calendars for this transformative event.

Documents

2024 Conference Press Release, 11/14/2023

2024 Conference Bulletin # 1 dtd. 01/07/2024

2024 VFN Conference Booklet

2024 Conference Online Payment Links

Annual Meeting & Conference Registration Form

Advertising – Corporate Options (Exhibitors, Ads, Donations)

Advertising – Commercial & Patron Form

Advertising – Member Form

Exhibitor Contract Form

Individual Supporter Form

HONORED GUESTS

SPEAKERS (click in the box for more info)

Would you like to nominate an outstanding NARFE Member for the Annual Management Award? Find out More HERE

Forms Created for Bulletin #1

PDF Fillable Forms

Straight Forms

VFN 24-1 Registration Fillable
VFN 24-2 Individual Supporter Letter (Fillable)
VFN 24-3 Multiple Supporters Form (Fillable)
VFN 24-4 Facilities Requirement
VFN 24-5 Exhibitors Introduction Letter (fillable)
VFN 24-5A Exhibitors Banquet Invitation Letter (Fillable)
VFN 24-5B Exhibitor Contract (Fillable)
VFN 24-6 Memorial Book (Fillable)
VFN 24-7 Advertising Introduction Letter (Fillable)
VFN 24-7A Advertising Contract Members (Fillable)
VFN 24-7B Advertising Contract Commercial (Fillable)

VFN 24-1 Registration
VFN 24-2 Individual Supporter Letter
VFN 24-3 Multiple Supporters Form
VFN 24-4 Facilities Requirement
VFN 24-5 Exhibitors Introduction Letter
VFN 24-5A Exhibitors Banquet Invitation Letter
VFN 24-5B Exhibitor Contract
VFN 24-6 Memorial Book (Fillable)
VFN 24-7 Advertising Introduction Letter
VFN 24-7A Advertising Contract Members
VFN 24-7B Advertising Contract Commercial

NOTICES

Official Notice (posted in NARFE Magazine Jan/Feb & Mar/Apr Editions

VIRGINIA: April 7 – 10,, 2024, Hotel Madison/Shenandoah Conference Center, 710 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Annual Meeting and Conference includes an election. Details about the conference can be found at https://vanarfe.org/conference2024. Paper registration forms and ballot available upon request. Please contact Jim Little, 2024Conference@vanarfe.org. or U.S. Mail, 11759 Buckley Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192-5725.

Elections

When there is only one candidate for a particular office, that candidate shall be declared the winner by acclimation without the need for a vote. Balloting by Federation members for contested elected positions will be conducted within sixty-days following the Federation Annual Meeting.

Balloting

Balloting for proposed Bylaws Amendments, as accepted at the annual meeting, and any contested officer positions shall take place within sixty days after the annual meeting. Voting will be under the direction of the Ballots & Tellers Committee.

Annual Meeting Standin Rules

Rule 1. The Annual Meeting should be conducted in accordance with the current VFN Bylaws, these Annual Meeting Standing Rules, and Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. Should there be a conflict between these documents, the current VFN Bylaws shall have precedence. Should there be a conflict between the Annual Meeting Standing Rules and Roberts Rules of Order (12th Edition), the Annual Meeting Standing Rules shall have precedence.

Rule 2. To gain admittance to the Annual Meeting and Committee Meetings, the badge/name tag issued by the Registration Committee must be worn.

Rule 3. All VFN Members must register with the Registration Committee.

Rule 4. At the beginning of each Business Session, the Chair of the Registration Committee shall report on the attendance and registration of Annual Meeting attendees.

Rule 5. Designated time and location for committee meetings, caucuses, and any other Annual Meetings shall be listed in the meetings by the meetings by the BF in presiding officer year at the Annual Meeting business session.

Rule 6. Attendees at all Annual Meeting sessions are expected to be courteous and to promptly comply with instructions from the Chair with respect to seating, talking, electronic devices, etc. Failure to comply may result in removal from the Annual Meeting Session.

Rule 7. The Bylaws Committee shall review, report on, and make recommendations on all proposed Bylaw Amendments submitted in advance in accordance with the VFN Bylaws.

Rule 8. Upon recognition by the Chair at any session, a member shall state their full name, Chapter Number or National Only affiliation before addressing the assembly.

Rule 9. The President shall appoint a Ballot & Tellers Committee to supervise voting when a secret ballot is required. (More than one contestant at AVP caucuses)

Rule 10. Voting records shall be sealed after counting and retained by the VFN Secretary for not less than three months before destruction.

Rule 11. All alleged irregularities in voting shall be promptly considered and resolved by an Appeals Committee appointed by the VFN President. The Appeals Committee shall consist of three members from different Areas, none of whom is a member of the Ballot & Tellers Committee. The Appeals Committee shall report its findings to the Annual Meeting Assembly.