NARFE Chapter 443

NARFE membership is open to civilians who are eligible or will become eligible to receive a Federal annuity or survivor annuity from the federal government included current Federal employees, retirees, former employees, spouses and surviving spouses of those eligible to join NARFE. NARFE is the sole organization devoted exclusively to protecting your present and future retirement benefits.

WHAT IS NARFE?

The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) is an organization committed to preserving federal retirement benefits for all civilian employees, retirees and survivors by uniting those who dedicated their careers to their nation through federal service.

WHAT DO I GET THROUGH MY MEMBERSHIP IN NARFE?

1. A national professional staff to protect my benefits.
2. A local chapter whose officers are available to assist in time of need.
Local meetings for networking and fellowship and discussion of items of interest.
3. Local newsletter as well as a national magazine that keeps members current on issues related to their special interests.
4. Assistance both locally and nationally with individual problems such as pre retirement counseling, health insurance and annuity issues.
5. A State Federation with a program intermediate between local and national concerns and to deal with state issues such as state taxes.
6. Election of delegates to represent you who will vote for NARFE leadership and goals.

January 13 - Dean Morgan, District Vice President, spoke about the results of the NARFE National Convention held in September 2006. Also, Ernest Williams, our Chapter Service Office, spoke about changes to the Federal income taxes for 2006. At this meeting,
members approved an increase in Chapter dues making the annual Chapter dues $7.00 effective April 1, 2007.

February 10 - John Johnston, writer for Old Huntsville magazine, provided an interesting talk about "How Huntsville Used To Be"

March 10 - TV Channel 31 weatherman, Brad Huffins, presented a talk about TV weather forecasting and answered questions about the weather.

April 14 - Chapter 443 Public Relations Officer, Guy McAllister, presented a talk on "HDTV - Answers and Many Questions"

May 12 - Program will be provided by Mr. Bob Harrell, NARFE Region III National Vice President.

June 9 - Program will be presented by Mrs. Diane Brennan. She is with Madison Drugs and will talk about wellness, mental/physical health and alternative medicine.

July 14 - Program will be presented by Dr. L. Robey, Madison County Health Office.

Aug 11 - Sue Schmitz, Alabama State Legislator

Sep 8 - Laura Jo Hamilton, Madison County Circuit Court Judge

Oct 13 - Chapter Membership Meeting: Prospective NARFE members will be invited to a complimentary luncheon, Chapter Officers will present information about NARFE and prospects will be asked to join NARFE.

Nov 10 - Program will be presented by Mr. Chris Alexander, BC/BS Representative for Alabama

Dec 8 - Chapter 443 Annual Christmas Party

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Officers for 2007
President	Charles R. Bunnell	(256) 881-4944
1st Vice President	Bob Richardson	(256) 430-0351
2nd Vice President	Monte Hollowell	(256) 882-9590
Secretary	Eleanor Kay	(256) 881-8124
Treasurer	Bob Hamilton	(256) 881-1902
Im. Past President	Jerry Cox	(256) 536-6957