60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00

60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014

8:00 AM - 9:00 AMFIRST TIMERS’ BREAKFAST Chesterfield Room

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMREGISTRATION James River CorridorCREDENTIALS James River Corridor

8:00 AM - 6:00 PMSILENT AUCTION James River G & HEXHIBITORS James River E & F

10:00 AM - 2:00 PMHEALTH SCREENING James River Foyerby Anthem BlueCross BlueShield



MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM

FIRST BUSINESS SESSIONJames River G & H

OPENING CEREMONIES OF 2014 VFC CONVENTION

PRESIDING OFFICERLuther L. Santiful Staunton-Augusta County-WaynesboroVFC President Chapter 178

PARLIAMENTARIANMary E. Swain Colonial Williamsburg Chapter 685VFC Parliamentarian

TIMEKEEPERWilliam Schmidt Dulles Chapter 1241VFC Secretary


INVOCATIONMargaret Yowell Springfield Chapter 893VFC Chaplain

INTRODUCTION OF COLOR GUARDMargaret Yowell

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

NATIONAL ANTHEMShannon ConleyMidlothian High School

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCERaphael Wong McLean-Great Falls Chapter 489VFC Treasurer



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WELCOME TO THE CONVENTIONRichard Giangerelli Dulles Chapter 1241VFC 1st Vice President & Convention Coordinator

INTRODUCTION OF WELCOMING SPEAKERRichard Giangerelli

WELCOME TO RICHMONDMr. Steve ElswickVice ChairmanChesterfield Board of Supervisors

INTRODUCTION OF PAST VFC PRESIDENTS, SPECIAL GUESTS, AND NATIONAL OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Luther Santiful




PARLIAMENTARIAN COMMENTSMary E. Swain

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERSWilliam Schmidt

REPORT OF REGISTRATION COMMITTEEMark Fisher Roanoke Valley Chapter 111

REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEEMary Kelley Wilderness Trail Chapter 1837



Registrations Mon Tue Wed

Delegates 95

Delegates-At-Large 22

Alternate Delegates 0

Members & Guests 18

NARFE Hq. Personnel 1

Total Attendance 116

Credentials Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes

Voting Delegates

32 443

Proxy Voters 5 26

Delegates-At- Large

23

Total 37 492


PRESENTATION OF CONVENTION RULESLee Barta Louisa Chapter 2065VFC Sergeant-at-Arms

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO APPROVE 2014 VFC CONVENTION MINUTES

Luther SantifulPRESENTATION OF CONVENTION PROGRAM

Richard Giangerelli

BREAK

MEMORIAL SERVICEMargaret Yowell

READING OF VOTING PROCEDURESWilliam Schmidt




NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORTMaureen Nolet Fredericksburg Chapter 90VFC Nominating Committee Chair

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOORLuther Santiful

Nominating speeches are limited to 3 minutesSeconding speeches are limited to 2 minutes

CALL FOR ELECTION BY VOICE VOTE FORUNCONTESTED OFFICES

Luther SantifulNOMINEE SPEECHES FOR CONTESTED OFFICES

Nominee speeches are limited to 5 minutes



Members of the VFC Nominating Committee 2014

Maureen (Moe) Nolet ChairWarren Fisher #0111 Vice Chair

Nick Andrus #232 Mary Lykins #1472 Jeanette Pelton #1665 Lyn Osborn #2265 Pam Austin #1134 Jerry Rosenfeld #1549 Bill Boning #1241 June Staton #1697 Jeanne Garrison #685 Dan Warren #974 Ralph Hensley #180 Margret Yowell #88 David Hostetler #0005 B.J. McMillan Thomas #1823 Jon Joyce #180 Barbara Whittington #1293 Debra Laughon #1068

VFC CONVENTION 2014NOMINATIONS

President, Richard Giangerelli

Secretary, William Schmidt

Treasurer, Raphael Wong

1st Vice President, Kathy Arpa

2nd Vice President, Leslie Ravenell


CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS COMMITTEE REPORTLeslie Ravenell Colonial Beach Chapter 595VFC Constitution & Bylaws Committee Chair

DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTSLuther Santiful

ANNOUNCEMENTSLee Barta

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN



Credentials FormDESIGNATED VOTING REPRESENTATIVE

CHAPTER LEAD DELEGATE

VFC 2014 Convention

This certifies that _________George Schmidlaf___________________ is the

LEAD DELEGATE for Chapter _____________20171__________________

Number of Authorized Votes: _______12__________

_____Mary Kelley_____________

Credentials Committee

________4/14/2014____________

Date

Ballot Form

NARFE - Virginia Federation of Chapters (VFC)

2014 NARFE VFC Convention Ballot

Authorized Number of Votes: ____12______

Ballot & Tellers Chair Initials: ___MK______

ENTER NUMBER OF VOTES IN WHOLE NUMBERS ONLY

For Against

Proposed VFC Bylaws Amendment 2014-1a: 7 5Revise Article I, Section 2, Paragraph D to read as follows:“Chapters are exempt from paying dues to the VFC for those chapter

voting members who have been granted NARFE Honorary Life

membership and whose Chapter dues have also been waived, and

for all members who are considered to be non-voting national members.”

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20141:30 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 Bon Air SuitArea IX James River GArea X James River H

Registration & Credentials CLOSED during caucus meetings

2:15 PM – 2:30 PMNEWLY ELECTED VFC NOMINATING COMMITTEEMEETING WITH VFC SECRETARY Board Room




COMMITTEE MEETINGSAlzheimer’s Shenandoah AMembership Shenandoah BNational Legislation Shenandoah CState Legislation Shenandoah DPublic Relations Anna RoomResolutions York RoomChapter Websites James River G & H

2:45 PM – 5:00 PM

Service Bon Air Suite

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

BREAK



Alzheimer’s CommitteeShenandoah A

Registrant ChapterDonna Shackelford (Chair) Fairfax 737

Dorothy Almassy Colonial Beach 595

Mark Arpa Vienna 1116

Betty Atkinson Seaside (Va. Beach) 1827

Willie Cole Colonial Heights 1472

Brenda Cordle Midlothian 2265

Charles Dane Annandale 1159

Carolyn Fisher Roanoke Valley 111

Mary Heck Fredericksburg 90

Ronald Johnson Imperial Plaza 1510

Rose Mary Overton South of the James 1138

Nancy Palmerino Arlington 7

Mary Schrum Colonial Heights 1472

Lawrence Strauss Peninsula 682

Barbara Whittington Churchland 1293

Margaret Yowell Springfield 893

Membership CommitteeShenandoah B

Registrant Chapter Registrant ChapterB.J. Thomas McMillan (Chair) Northern Neck 1823 Judith Moore Caroline 2112

Priscilla Adkins Virginia Beach 974 Joseph Murray Seaside 1827

Judith Basmemgo Metro (Va, Beach) 5 Maureen Nolet Fredericksburg 90

Jim Bono Roanoke Valley 111 Raymond Orland Suffolk 1743

Fran Bono Roanoke Valley 111 Wilhelmina Santiful Shenandoah Cnty 2358

Robert Brady Harrisonburg 164 Shirley Shands Petersburg 28

Raymond Brandenburg Warrenton 1549 Deanna Shepherd Springfield 893

Carol Brown Northern Neck 1823 Jean Starkey Colonial Beach 595

Stanley Brown, Sr. Northern Neck 1823 Raymond Staton Brentwood 1697

Beulah Davis South of James 1138 June Staton Brentwood 1697

Delwyn Dyer New River Valley 1134 Patricia E. Taylor Imperial Plaza 1510

Yvette Gilmore Richmond 60 Joyce Thomas South of James 1138

Alice Gray Petersburg 28 Ralph Thompson Fairfax 737

Pat Harahan Springfield 893 Bettye Thornton Imperial Plaza 1510

Dillard Horton Suffolk 1743 Bettye Warren Virginia Beach 974

Frances Hudson Annandale 1159 Clifton Wilks Lake of Woods 1885

Evelyn Kirby Region II Judith Willis Metro Area NVA 1665

Caroline McDonald Caroline 2112 Helen Willis Midlothian 2265

Mark McLachlan Arlington 7 Raphael Wong McLean 489

Betty Mitchell Tidewater Norfolk 66

National Legislation CommitteeShenandoah C

Registrant Chapter Registrant ChapterThomas Hall (Chair) Churchland 1293 Stan Palen Colonial Beach

595

Alex Adkins Virginia Beach 974 Jackie Shipley Manassas 356

Judith Castelluccio Danville 1011 Patricia A. Taylor Peninsula 682

Nicholas Duy Lake of Woods 1885 John Tolleris Alexandria 232

Linda Force Woodbridge 1270 Mary Lou Vroman Annandale 1159

Carroll Graham Tuckahoe 1727 Wanda Ware Roanoke Valley 111

Thomas Hart Fairfax 737 Donald Warren Virginia Beach 974

John Horan Brentwood 1697 Raymond Whipple Peninsula 682

Pierce Johnson Woodbridge 1270 William Willis Metro Area NVA 1665

Mary Kelley Wilderness Trail 1837 Robert Zombron Midlothian 2265

State Legislation CommitteeShenandoah D

Registrant Chapter

Patricia Downs (Chair) Charlottesville 135

Roy Beasley Petersburg 28

James Bradley Midlothian 2265

Shirley Cornwell Lake of the Woods 1885

Mark Fisher Roanoke Valley 111

Douglas Jones Annandale 1159

Jon Joyce Winchester 180

Margaret Keator Peninsula 682

Jack McMurchy Petersburg 28

Robert Miller Alexandria 232

Travis Poole New River Valley 1134

Stephen Stastny Colonial Heights 1472

Evelyn Steele Colonial Beach 595

Mary Swain Williamsburg 685

Michael Thurber Peninsula 682

Public Relations CommitteeAnna Room

Registrant Chapter

Gaston Gianni (Chair) Woodbridge 1270

Jennie Lekacos Midlothian 2265

Mary Margaret McGowan Vienna 1116

Lynn Osborne Midlothian 2265

Richard Ravenell Colonial Beach 595

Jan Raymond Virginia Beach 974

Thomas Reid Tuckahoe 1727

Sylvia Rumsey Peninsula 682

Annette Walker South of the James 1138

Bobby Whittington Churchland 1293

Carolyn Wilson Colonial Heights 1472

Patricia Wolfe Dulles 1241

Resolutions CommitteeYork Room

Registrant Chapter

Kathy Arpa (Chair) Vienna 1116

Robert Boyd Midlothian 2265

Jeanne Garrison Williamsburg 685

Anthony Michalek Midlothian 2265

Marilyn Riddle Williamsburg 685

James Righter Dulles 1241

Max Scruggs Arlington 7

Joseph Seay Midlothian 2265

Richard Shrum Louisa 2065

Service CommitteeBon Air Suite

Registrant Chapter Registrant Chapter

Constance Bails (Co-Chair) Fairfax 737 Edward Heflin Imperial Plaza 1510

John Bails (Co-Chair) Fairfax 737 Milton Laughland Harrisonburg 164

Phyllis Brown Metro (Va. Beach) 5 Sterling Nichols Alexandria 232

Mable Cole Colonial Heights 1472 Neil Parker Falls Church 401

Dorothy Dane Annandale 1159 Jeanette Pelton Metro Area NVA 1665

Alfred S. Dansker Shenandoah Cnty. 2358 Suzanne Righter Dulles 1241

Margaret Drewry Roanoke Valley 111 Roberta Rollins Colonial Beach 595

Allen Earnhardt Brentwood 1697 Priscilla Saboe Manassas 356

Veronica Fountain Petersburg 28 Thomas Yager Peninsula 682


SPECIAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSRecruiting & Retention York RoomNewsletters & Postal Regs. Anna RoomFund Raising New River RoomChapter Officer Training Pond RoomTruHearing Presentation Cove Room

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

BREAK

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

RECEPTION Shenandoah C & D

DINNER ON YOUR OWN





TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014

7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBREAKFAST Restaurant & Chesterfield Room

8:00 AM – 9:30 PMBALLOT VOTING Anna Room

8:00 AM – 5:00 PMREGISTRATION James River Corridor

8:00 AM – 6:00 PMSILENT AUCTION James River G & HEXHIBITORS James River E & F

10:00 AM – 2:00 PMPHOTO BOOTH James River Foyerby Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield



TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM

SECOND BUSINESS SESSIONJames River G & H

PRESIDING OFFICERLuther L. Santiful

PARLIAMENTARIANMary E. Swain

TIMEKEEPERWilliam Schmidt

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEMargaret Yowell

REPORT OF THE REGISTRATION COMMITTEEMark Fisher

FINAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEEMary Kelley

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Delegates 95 126

Delegates-At-Large 22 24

Alternate Delegates 0 2

Members & Guests 18 25

NARFE Hq. Personnel 1 4

Total Attendance

Credentials Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes

Voting Delegates

32 443 47 602

Proxy Voters 5 26 9 41

Delegates-At- Large

23 24

Total 492 667



TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM

REPORT OF THE TREASURERRaphael Wong

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTLuther L. Santiful

INTRODUCTION OF NARFE NATIONAL TREASURERKathy Arpa Vienna-Oakton Chapter 1116VFC 2nd Vice President

NARFE HEARQUARTERS COMMENTSRichard ThissenNARFE National Treasurer

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKERLuther L. Santiful

GUEST SPEAKERHonorable Mark WarnerU.S. Senate, Virginia

BREAK

Richard G. Thissen, NARFE National Treasurer


National Active and Retired Federal Employees AssociationTUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERLuther L. Santiful

KEYNOTE SPEAKERJessica Klement NARFE Legislative Director

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKERLuther L. Santiful

GUEST SPEAKERDavid Snell NARFE Federal Benefits Service Director

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKERRichard Giangerelli

GUEST SPEAKERWilliam Shackelford Fairfax Chapter 737Co-Chair NARFE FON Committee


12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 20141:30 PM –2:45 PM

THIRD BUSINESS SESSIONJames River G & H

ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOTING RESULTSLuther Santiful

2013 R. DAVID SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD NOMINEESLuther Santiful

VFC MEMBERSHIP AWARDSB.J. Thomas McMillan Northern Neck Chapter 1823VFC Membership Chair

ALZHEIMER’S ISSUESDonna Shackelford Fairfax Chapter 737VFC Alzheimer’s Chair

COMMITTEE REPORTS RESOLUTIONS

Kathy Arpa, Chair



TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 20141:30 PM – 2:45 PM

COMMITTEE REPORTS – continuedNATIONAL LEGISLATION

Thomas Hall, Chair Churchland Chapter 1293STATE LEGISLATION

Patricia Downs, Chair Charlottesville Albema. Chap. 135PUBLIC RELATIONS

Gaston Gianni, Chair Woodbridge Chapter 1270MEMBERSHIP

B.J. Thomas McMillan, ChairSERVICE

Constance & John Bails, Co-Chairs Fairfax Chapter 737ALZHEIMER’S

Donna Shackelford, Chair CHAPTER WEBSITES

Stanleigh Palen, Chair Colonial Beach Chapter 595







2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

BREAK

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

SPECIAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSSOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE BOOMER ERA James River G & HRECRUITING & RETENTION York RoomNEWSLETTERS & POSTAL REGS. Anna RoomFUND RAISING New River RoomFINANCIAL PLANNING Bon Air Suite




BREAK

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

SPECIAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSRECRUITING & RETENTION York RoomNEWSLETTERS & POSTAL REGS. Anna RoomFUND RAISING New River RoomCHAPTER PRESIDENTS MEETING Bon Air Suite

RECESS




BANQUET SOCIAL Shenandoah Ballroom Area(Cash Bar)

6:45 PM – 9:30 PM

BANQUET Shenandoah Ballroom INVOCATION

Margaret YowellINTRODUCTION OF DAIS & SPECIAL GUESTS

Debra Laughon Bedford Chapter 1068

DINNER SERVEDSPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

Luther SantifulINSTALLATION OF VFC OFFICERS

Richard ThissenENTERTAINMENT

D.J. Eric Cunningham of Choice Entertainment

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014

7:00 AM – 9:00 AMBREAKFAST Restaurant & Chesterfield Room

8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSILENT AUCTION James River G & HEXHIBITORS James River E & F

9:00 AM – 12:00 PMTHIRD BUSINESS SESSION

James River Ballroom G & H

PRESIDING OFFICERLuther Santiful

PARLIAMENTARIANMary Swain

TIMEKEEPERWilliam Schmidt

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEMargaret Yowell

FINAL REGISTRATION REPORTMark Fisher



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Delegates 95 126 127

Delegates-At-Large 22 24 24

Alternate Delegates 0 2 3

Members & Guests 18 25 27

NARFE Hq. Personnel 1 4 4

Total Attendance 136 181 185

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM

UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOONLuther Santiful

BREAK

REPORT OF THE 2014 VFC CONVENTIONWanda Ware & Debra Laughon

REPORT OF THE 2015 VFC CONVENTION PLANSKathy Arpa & Pierce Johnson

DISCHARGE OF VFC & SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRSLuther L. Santiful

PASSING OF GAVEL FROM OUTGOING TO INCOMINGVFC PRESIDENT

Luther L. Santiful



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM

REMARKS BY INCOMING VFC PRESIDENTFINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Lee BartaBENEDICTION

Margaret YowellADJOURNMENT SINE DIE



61st Annual Convention

Virginia Federation of ChaptersNational Active and Retired Federal Employees

Association

April 13 – 15, 2015Monday thru Wednesday

Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center2371 Carl D. Silver ParkwayFredericksburg, VA 22401

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60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014 8:00 AM - 9:00