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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 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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20142:45 PM – 3:45 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20144:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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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Registrations Mon Tue Wed
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
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
ANNOUNCEMENTSLee Barta
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 20141:30 PM – 2:45 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTSLee Barta
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 20144:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 20146:00 PM – 6:40 PM
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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Registrations Mon Tue Wed
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
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 20149:30 AM – 12:00 PM
REMARKS BY INCOMING VFC PRESIDENTFINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee BartaBENEDICTION
Margaret YowellADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
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
SEE YOU THERE!!!!!
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