59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013 8:00 AM - 5:00

59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSilent AuctionParlor E & F

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMHospitality SuiteBon Air Suite

NOTE: Delegates are Welcome at the Hospitality SuiteSponsored by TRIPPS Restaurant,when convention is not in session

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration & CredentialsJames River Ballroom Foyer



MONDAY, APRIL 22, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM

FIRST BUSINESS SESSION

OPENING CEREMONIES OF 2012 VFC CONVENTION ANDFIRST BUSINESS SESSION

James River Ballroom G & H PRESIDING OFFICER

Luther L. SantifulVFC PresidentShenandoah Chapter 2358

PARLIAMENTARIANMary E. SwainVFC ParliamentarianColonial Williamsburg Chapter 685

TIMEKEEPERBill SchmidtVFC SecretaryDulles Chapter 1241


INVOCATIONMargaret YowellPast VFC ChaplainSpringfield Chapter 893

INTRODUCTION OF COLOR GUARDMargaret Yowell

PRESENTATION OF COLORSColor GuardSFC Raymond Martin &the Manchester Jr. ROTC

NATIONAL ANTHEMCarlton “Nick” AndrusAlexandria Chapter 232

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCESamuel HarrisVFC TreasurerTuckahoe Chapter 1727



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WELCOME TO THE CONVENTIONRichard GiangerelliVFC 1st Vice Presidentand Convention CoordinatorDulles Chapter 1241

INTRODUCTION OF WELCOMING SPEAKERCarolyn WilsonConvention ChairColonial Heights Chapter 1472

WELCOME TO RICHMONDMrs. Dorothy JaeckleChairChesterfield Board of Supervisors

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS, PAST VFC PRESIDENTS, OTHER APPOINTEES, ANDNATIONAL OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Luther Santiful




DEDICATION OF THE CONVENTION TO OSCAR HONEYCUTTCarroll Graham, Tuckahoe Chapter 1727 &Jack McMurchy, Petersburg Chapter 28

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERLuther Santiful

GUEST SPEAKERJessica KlementNARFE Legislative Director

PARLIAMENTARIAN COMMENTSMary E. Swain

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERSBill Schmidt

REPORT OF REGISTRATION COMMITTEEJudy BrantnerRichmond Chapter 60

REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEEJack McMurchyPetersburg Chapter 28



Registrations Mon Tue Wed

Delegates 120

Delegates-At-Large 7

Alternate Delegates 18

Members & Guests 25

NARFE Hq. Personnel 1

Total Attendance 171

Credentials Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes

Voting Delegates

20 300

Proxy Voters 16 129

Delegates-At- Large

55 55

Total 91 484


PRESENTATION OF CONVENTION RULESLee BartaSergeant–At–ArmsLouisa Chapter 2065

PRESENTATION OF CONVENTION PROGRAMRichard Giangerelli

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO APPROVE2013 CONVENTION MINUTES

Luther SantifulINTRODUCTION OF NARFE REGION X VICE PRESIDENT

Kathy ArpaVFC 2nd Vice PresidentVienna-Oakton Chapter 1116

NARFE HEADQUARTERS PERSPECTIVEWilliam MartinNARFE Region X Vice President




READING OF BY-LAWS & ELECTION PROCEDURESBill Schmidt

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORTMaureen NoletFredericksburg Chapter 90

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOORLuther Santiful

Nominating speeches will be limited to 3 minutesSeconding speeches will be limited to 2 minutes

ELECTION BY VOICE VOTE FOR UNCONTESTED OFFICESNOMINEES FOR CONTESTED OFFICES

Speeches limited to 5 MinutesANNOUNCEMENTS

Lee Barta

12:00 PM – 1:30 PMLUNCH ON YOUR OWN



MONDAY, APRIL 22, 20131:30 PM – 2:15 PM

AREA CAUCUS MEETINGSArea I Shenandoah AArea II Shenandoah BArea III Shenandoah CArea IV Shenandoah DArea V Anna RoomArea VI New River RoomArea VII York RoomArea VIII Pond RoomArea IX Cove RoomArea X James River G & H

Registration & Credentials CLOSED during caucus meetings

2:15 PM – 2:45 PMBREAK

VFC Secretary meeting with new VFC Nominating Committee ----Board Room




COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR DELEGATESAlzheimer’s Shenandoah AMembership Shenandoah BNational Legislation Shenandoah CPublic Relations Anna RoomResolutions York RoomService New River RoomState Legislation Shenandoah D

COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR APPOINTEESBallot & Tellers Pond RoomConstitution & By-Laws Cove RoomElectronic Committee James River G & H

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

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TRAINING SESSIONSPresidents & Vice Presidents Shenandoah ASecretaries & Treasurers Shenandoah BNewsletters Shenandoah DWeb Pages & Social Media James River G & HService – Train the Trainer Anna Room

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

DINNER ON YOUR OWN

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

RECEPTION - - - - - - Shenandoah Parlors C & D





TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration & CredentialsJames River Foyer

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSilent AuctionParlors E & F

8:30 AM - 5:00 PMHospitality SuiteBon Air Suite

NOTE: Delegates are Welcome at the Hospitality SuiteSponsored by TRIPPS Restaurantwhen convention is not in session



TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM

SECOND BUSINESS SESSION

PRESIDING OFFICERLuther Santiful

PARLIAMENTARIANMary E. Swain

TIMEKEEPERBill Schmidt

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCERobert BradyVFC ChaplainHarrisonburg Chapter 164

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TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM

REPORT OF REGISTRATION COMMITTEEJudy Brantner

REPORT OF CREDENTIAL COMMITTEEJack McMurchy

MEMORIAL SERVICERobert Brady

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERRichard Giangerelli

SPEAKERJuanita BalengerCommunity Outreach & TRIAD Director

REPORT OF THE TREASURERSamuel Harris

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTLuther Santiful


Delegates 120 132

Delegates-At-Large 7 18

Alternate Delegates 18 7

Members & Guests 25 29

NARFE Hq. Personnel 1 1

Total Attendance 171 187



Voting Delegates

20 300 33 562

Proxy Voters 16 129 19 170

Delegates-At- Large

19 19 22 22

Total 91 484 74 754


National Active and Retired Federal Employees AssociationTUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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COMMITTEE REPORTS:RESOLUTIONS

Kathy ArpaCONSTITUTION & BYLAWS

Leslie RavenellColonial Beach Chapter 595

ANNOUNCEMENTSLee Barta

RECESS

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

VOTING FOR BYLAWS AMENDMENTS & CONTESTED VFC OFFICESAnna Room

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 20131:30 PM –3:45 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOTING RESULTSLuther Santiful

COMMITTEE REPORTS - continued:NATIONAL LEGISLATION

Tom Hall Churchland Chapter 1293

SERVICE OFFICERSConnie and John BailsFairfax Chapter 737

PUBLIC RELATIONSGaston GianniWoodbridge Chapter 1270

ALZHEIMER’SDonna ShackelfordFairfax Chapter 737



TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 20131:30 PM – 3:45 PM

COMMITTEE REPORTS – continuedSTATE LEGISLATION

Gene BrownVienna-Oakton Chapter 1116

MEMBERSHIPDennis MartinSpringfield Chapter 893

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKERDonna Shackelford

GUEST SPEAKERClara WestonNARFE Region X Alzheimer’s Coordinator

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INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKERKathy Arpa

GUEST SPEAKERLarry RosenthalPresidentRosenthal Wealth Management Group

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKERRichard Giangerelli

GUEST SPEAKERRobyn KehoeDirector of Field OperationsFederal Employees Education and Assistance Association (FEEA)

ANNOUNCEMENTSLee Barta

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

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SPECIAL SESSIONSVFC PRESIDENT’S MEETING WITH CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -New River RoomWORKSHOP WITH OPM - - - - - - - - - - - James River Room

Sharon AppelBenefits Officers Training and Development & Retirement Services

FAMILY LAW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - York Room(Wills, Trusts, Estates, & Elder Law)

Hall & Hall, PLC

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National Active and Retired Federal Employees AssociationTUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013

6:00 PM – 6:40 PM

BANQUET RECEPTION - - - - - - - - Shenandoah Ballroom Corridor(Cash Bar)

6:40 PM – 8:30 PM

BANQUET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shenandoah BallroomINTRODUCTION OF DIAS & SPECIAL GUESTS

Carolyn WilsonINVOCATION

Robert BradyDINNER SERVEDENTERTAINMENT – Bak-N-Da-DaySPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

Luther SantifulDRAWINGS / PRIZES

Richard GiangerelliINSTALLATION OF VFC OFFICERS

William Martin

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 20136:00 AM – 7:00 AM

WALK WITH BLUE CROSS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Parlor F

9:00 AM – 12:00 PMTHIRD BUSINESS SESSION

James River Ballroom G & H

PRESIDING OFFICERLuther Santiful

PARLIAMENTARIANMary Swain

TIMEKEEPERBill Schmidt

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCERobert Brady

FINAL REGISTRATION REPORTJudy Brantner

FINAL CREDENTIALS REPORTJack McMurchy



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Delegates 120 132 132

Delegates-At-Large 7 18 18

Alternate Delegates 1 7 7

Members & Guests 25 29 30

NARFE Hq. Personnel 1 1 1

Total Attendance 171 187 188



Voting Delegates

20 300 33 562 35 579

Proxy Voters 16 129 19 170 20 173

Delegates-At- Large

19 19 22 22 22 22

Total 36 484 52 754 53 774

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM

UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOONLuther Santiful

VFC STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATIONKathy Arpa

INTRODUCTION OF VIDEO GUEST SPEAKERLuther Santiful

VIDEO GUEST SPEAKERHonorable Mark WarnerU.S. Senate, VA

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SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENTBill Young as Patrick HenryDawn Holms, Dept. of Tourism, Petersburg, VA



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 20139:00 AM – 12:00 PM

REPORT OF THE 2013 CONVENTIONCarolyn Wilson

REPORT OF THE 2014 & 2015 CONVENTION SEARCH COMMITTEEWilliam ShackelfordVFC Immediate Past PresidentFairfax Chapter 737

DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE & SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRSLuther Santiful

PASSING OF GAVEL FROM OUTGOING TO INCOMING VFC PRESIDENT

Luther SantifulREMARKS BY INCOMING VFC PRESIDENTANNOUNCEMENTS

Lee BartaBENEDICTION

Robert BradyADJOURNMENT SINE DIE



60th Annual Convention

Virginia Federation of ChaptersNational Active and Retired Federal Employees

Association

Monday – WednesdayApril 14 - 16, 2014

Holiday Inn – Koger Conference Center1021 Koger Center Boulevard

Richmond

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59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013 8:00 AM - 5:00