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NARFE 101. PRESENTED BY Mike Ferri, Federation Budget Chair & Chap. 193 Editor Rich Wilson, Federation Vice President & Chap. 1404 President May 31, 2013. PURPOSE. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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NARFE 101
PRESENTED BYMike Ferri, Federation Budget Chair & Chap. 193
Editor Rich Wilson, Federation Vice President & Chap. 1404
PresidentMay 31, 2013
PURPOSETo provide you a brief overview of NARFE, the Washington State Federation of Chapters (WSFC) and the many benefits of NARFE membership
topics What is NARFE?
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Resources/Links Washington Federation
To safeguard and enhance federal employee health benefits, retirement benefits, and pay issues for Active Federal Employees (AFE) and Annuitants
NARFE’S MISSION
To persuade public policy makers that federal workers ought to have economic security in retirement as compensation for devoting their careers to public service.
WHY NARFE WAS CREATED
The ONLY organization solely dedicated to safeguarding and improving the benefits of federal employees, retirees, and families since 1921
Grassroots, Lobbying organization; it is NOT a Union
Advocate for both Active and Retired federal employees before Congress and the White House
WHAT IS NARFE
WHAT IS NARFE Governed by an elected leadership of four
National Officers and ten Regional Vice Presidents
Has over 259,000 members; 54 federations, and more than 1,341 chapters
eChapter has 13,513 members as of 5/17/13
NARFE National National Officers Regional Vice Presidents National Executive Board (NEB)
State Federations Executive Board
Chapters
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Any person who is or will be eligible to receive an annuity or survivor annuity from any of the civilian retirement programs of any agency of the US government (CSRS, FERS, State Department, NOAA) or of the District of Columbia and his/her current spouse, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age.
2004 – Incorporated AFE’s into NARFE’s family
WHO CAN BE A NARFE MEMBER
Regular Members: Members who pay National and Chapter dues. Only Chapter members are considered Voting Members of a Chapter. Life Members:Members who pay present and future National dues in a lump sum. A Life Member, who was or is a Chapter member at the time a National Life Membership was or is purchased, shall maintain membership in the Chapter. Failure to do so shall result in suspension of Chapter membership rights and privileges
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Distinguished Member – A member who has reached the age of 85 and has been a NARFE member for at least 20 years may be recognized as a DM upon request and certification by the Chapter to National Office that criteria has been met. DM must continue to pay NARFE dues.
Honorary Members – Members who have been granted the right to a National membership without further payment of National dues prior to the establishment of Distinguished Member Recognition Program (2008 Convention)
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Members-at-Large (National Only Members) – Members who belong to the National Association but not to a Chapter. They pay National dues. They are non-voting members.
Associate Members – NARFE members who affiliate with any Chapter other than their “Home Chapter.” Must pay Chapter dues and may hold office within the Chapter but cannot be included in the total Chapter membership count for determining representation at National Conventions.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
On-Line Membership Option
Open to Active and Retired Federal Employees
Same benefits as regular membership
All communications are electronic (except NARFE Magazine)
eNARFE Chapter 2363 – Washington, DC◦ State eNARFE Chapters are now being formed
E-NARFE MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS – First Year Dues
$45.00 (Active and Retired)
$2.00 rebated to Chapter who recruited new retired member
$8.00 rebated to Member who recruited new active (AFE) member
NATIONAL DUES – NEW MEMBER
Chapters can establish Chapter dues for their own activities
Collected from the members in the National Dues Collection System
CHAPTER DUES
Current Regular, eNARFE Members and Members-at-Large
$40.00 for 1 year, $72.00 for 2 years, $102.00 for 3 years
$34.00 for Dues Withholding (AFE’s not eligible)$10.00 Cash Rebate from Federation under Cash
Rebate Incentive Program
NATIONAL DUES - RENEWALS
Annual Dues - $34.00 versus $40.00
1/12 of membership dues and 1/12 of chapter dues are deducted from monthly annuity
Complete a DW-2 or DW-3
Cash Rebate Incentive Program - $10.00 cash rebate from Federation
DUES WITHHOLDING
Held Biennially 33rd Convention – Orlando FL, Aug 24–28, 2014
Each Chapter is entitled one delegate for each 50 Chapter members or fraction thereof
Chapters can cast as many votes as the number of delegates entitled. Proxy votes can be cast. Limited to three proxies per voting delegate
One delegate from a chapter is designated as Voting Rep
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Washington FEDERATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Federation President
District Vice Presidents (5)TreasurerSecretaryVice President Immediate Past President
Elected by Delegates at the Biennial Federation Convention for 2 Year Term
District Vice Presidents - Elected by Delegates from Chapters in Their Respective Districts to two year terms
All Federation Officers are limited to Two Consecutive Two Year Terms
Federation officers - elected
• Appointed Officers Appointed by President and Approved by Executive BoardService Officer, Parliamentarian, Public Relations Officer,
Chaplain, and Sergeant-at-Arms
• Committee ChairsAppointed by President and Approved by Executive BoardAlzheimer’s, NARFE-PAC, Membership Chair, Nominations,
Resolutions, Editor, Webmaster, Auditing, Balloting, Budget, and Credentials
APPOINTED OFFICERS/CHAIRS
ResponsibilityProvide Policy and GuidanceCarry out mandates of Federation ConventionDirect the management and authorize disbursement of
Federation funds Composition
Federation Elected Officers Immediate Past Federation President
Meetings Meets quarterlyAll meetings open to members of Federation
FEDERATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Membership – 6,739 (May 20, 2013)
22 Chapters 1 Closing (1801, Evergreen) Smallest Chapter – 67 Members (1070,
Longview/Kelso) Largest Chapter - 922 Members (181, Bremerton) Average Size – 306 Members Chapters Broken Down into Five Districts, with District
Vice President Responsible for Chapters in His/Her District
Washington Federation
District I:Chapters 32, 239, 856, & 1247
District II: Chapters 43, 193, 196, 1404, 1701, & 1966
District III: Chapters 131, 163, 236, 1070, & 1801
District IV: Chapters 181, 881, 888, & 1006
District V: Chapters 237, 238, & 1192
Washington Federation Districts
Washington Federation – Held Biennially
Chapter or District Serves as Convention Host One delegate for every 25 members or fraction
thereof, plus Chapter President Elected Federation Officers are Delegates-at-Large Proxy Votes are Allowed Federation Officers elected Resolutions Voted on at Convention
FEDERATION CONVENTIONS
NARFE Website: www.narfe.org WA Federation Website: www.narfewa.net Federation Newsletters Chapter Newsletters NARFE Magazine GEMS (Global Electronics Messaging System) NARFE News Watch Chapter Officers Chapter Members District Vice President
RESOURCES
Every Member’s Responsibility
Practice the 3-R’s - Recruiting, Retention, and Reinstatement
Reminder Post Cards are available for Retention
Every Member should be a walking advertisement for NARFE
MEMBERSHIP
Notify NARFE Member Records Office and Chapter Secretary of name, address, phone number, email address, and member status changes
Dues Inquiries and chapter assignments should be addressed to Member Records or Chapter President and/or Chapter Secretary
Renew Membership online at [email protected]
Or Call: 800.456.8410
CHANGE IN MEMBER RECORDS
Attend Chapter Meetings Become engaged in Chapter activities Volunteer to help with Chapter projects Put your Skills to work in the Chapter Enroll in GEMS (Go to NARFE website and follow
directions – need Member ID and birth date)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish a NARFE account at www.narfe.org Be a NARFE “Activist” on Legislative Issues Strive to become a future Chapter Leader Attend District Training Don’t be afraid to ask questions or offer
suggestions for improving the Chapter
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Website: www.opm.gov/retire
Always have CSA or CSF Retirement Claim Number handy when contacting OPM
Retirement Eligibility 888.767.6738 [email protected]
Retiree/Annuitant 888.676.6738 [email protected]
Retirement Operations CenterPO Box 45Boyers PA 16017-0045
Social Security Administration Website: www.ssa.gov Phone #: 800.772.1213 Always have Social Security Number and/or Claim
#
Medicare Website: www.MyMedicare.gov Phone: 800.633.4227
IRS Website: www.irs.gov Phone: 800.829.1040
IMPORTANT LINKS
Effective March 1, 2013, all federal annuity checks (Social Security, VA, Railroad, or federal benefits) will be electronic payments
Direct Deposit to Bank or Credit Union Prepaid Debit Card (Direct Express Card)
Paper Checks will no longer be mailed
Direct deposit of annuity
QUESTIONS