60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
FIRST TIMERS’ BREAKFAST
Chesterfield Room
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
REGISTRATION
CREDENTIALS
James River Corridor
James River Corridor
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SILENT AUCTION
EXHIBITORS
James River G & H
James River E & F
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
HEALTH SCREENING
James River Foyer
by Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
FIRST BUSINESS SESSION
James River G & H
OPENING CEREMONIES OF 2014 VFC CONVENTION
PRESIDING OFFICER
Luther L. Santiful
VFC President
Staunton-Augusta County-Waynesboro
Chapter 178
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Mary E. Swain
VFC Parliamentarian
Colonial Williamsburg Chapter 685
TIMEKEEPER
William Schmidt
VFC Secretary
Dulles Chapter 1241
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
INVOCATION
Margaret Yowell
VFC Chaplain
Springfield Chapter 893
INTRODUCTION OF COLOR GUARD
Margaret Yowell
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
Color Guard
SFC Raymond Martin
& the Manchester Jr. ROTC
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Shannon Conley
Midlothian High School
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Raphael Wong
VFC Treasurer
McLean-Great Falls Chapter 489
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60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
WELCOME TO THE CONVENTION
Richard Giangerelli
VFC 1st Vice President
& Convention Coordinator
Dulles Chapter 1241
INTRODUCTION OF WELCOMING SPEAKER
Richard Giangerelli
WELCOME TO RICHMOND
Mr. Steve Elswick
Vice Chairman
Chesterfield 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, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PARLIAMENTARIAN COMMENTS
Mary E. Swain
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS
William Schmidt
REPORT OF REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
Mark Fisher
Roanoke Valley Chapter 111
REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
Mary Kelley
Wilderness Trail Chapter 1837
Registrations
Mon
Delegates
95
Delegates-At-Large
22
Alternate Delegates
0
Members & Guests
18
NARFE Hq. Personnel
1
Total Attendance
116
Tue
Wed
Credentials
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes
Voting
Delegates
32
443
Proxy Voters
5
26
Delegates-AtLarge
Total
23
37
492
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
PRESENTATION OF CONVENTION RULES
Lee Barta
VFC Sergeant-at-Arms
Louisa Chapter 2065
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO APPROVE
2014 VFC CONVENTION MINUTES
Luther Santiful
PRESENTATION OF CONVENTION PROGRAM
Richard Giangerelli
BREAK
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Margaret Yowell
READING OF VOTING PROCEDURES
William Schmidt
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Maureen Nolet
VFC Nominating Committee Chair
Fredericksburg Chapter 90
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Luther Santiful
Nominating speeches are limited to 3 minutes
Seconding speeches are limited to 2 minutes
CALL FOR ELECTION BY VOICE VOTE FOR
UNCONTESTED OFFICES
Luther Santiful
NOMINEE SPEECHES FOR CONTESTED OFFICES
Nominee speeches are limited to 5 minutes
Members of the VFC
Nominating Committee 2014
Maureen (Moe) Nolet Chair
Warren Fisher #0111 Vice Chair
Nick Andrus #232
Jeanette Pelton #1665
Pam Austin #1134
Bill Boning #1241
Jeanne Garrison #685
Ralph Hensley #180
David Hostetler #0005
Jon Joyce #180
Debra Laughon #1068
Mary Lykins #1472
Lyn Osborn #2265
Jerry Rosenfeld #1549
June Staton #1697
Dan Warren #974
Margret Yowell #88
B.J. McMillan Thomas #1823
Barbara Whittington #1293
VFC CONVENTION 2014
NOMINATIONS
President, Richard Giangerelli
Secretary, William Schmidt
Treasurer, Raphael Wong
1st Vice President, Kathy Arpa
2nd Vice President, Leslie Ravenell
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS COMMITTEE REPORT
Leslie Ravenell
Colonial Beach Chapter 595
VFC Constitution & Bylaws
Committee Chair
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
Luther Santiful
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee Barta
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
Credentials Form
DESIGNATED 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:
Revise 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.”
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60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
AREA CAUCUS MEETINGS
Area I
Shenandoah A
Area II
Shenandoah B
Area III
Shenandoah C
Area IV
Shenandoah D
Area V
Anna Room
Area VI
New River Room
Area VII
York Room
Area VIII
Bon Air Suit
Area IX
James River G
Area X
James River H
Registration & Credentials CLOSED during caucus meetings
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
NEWLY ELECTED VFC NOMINATING COMMITTEE
MEETING WITH VFC SECRETARY
Board Room
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Alzheimer’s
Membership
National Legislation
State Legislation
Public Relations
Resolutions
Chapter Websites
Shenandoah A
Shenandoah B
Shenandoah C
Shenandoah D
Anna Room
York Room
James River G & H
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Service
Bon Air Suite
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
BREAK
Alzheimer’s Committee
Shenandoah A
Registrant
Donna Shackelford
Dorothy Almassy
Mark Arpa
Betty Atkinson
Willie Cole
Brenda Cordle
Charles Dane
Carolyn Fisher
Mary Heck
Ronald Johnson
Rose Mary Overton
Nancy Palmerino
Mary Schrum
Lawrence Strauss
Barbara Whittington
Margaret Yowell
Chapter
(Chair)
Fairfax 737
Colonial Beach 595
Vienna 1116
Seaside (Va. Beach) 1827
Colonial Heights 1472
Midlothian 2265
Annandale 1159
Roanoke Valley 111
Fredericksburg 90
Imperial Plaza 1510
South of the James 1138
Arlington 7
Colonial Heights 1472
Peninsula 682
Churchland 1293
Springfield 893
Membership Committee
Shenandoah B
Registrant
B.J. Thomas McMillan (Chair)
Priscilla Adkins
Judith Basmemgo
Jim Bono
Fran Bono
Robert Brady
Raymond Brandenburg
Carol Brown
Stanley Brown, Sr.
Beulah Davis
Delwyn Dyer
Yvette Gilmore
Alice Gray
Pat Harahan
Dillard Horton
Frances Hudson
Evelyn Kirby
Caroline McDonald
Mark McLachlan
Betty Mitchell
Chapter
Registrant
Northern Neck 1823
Virginia Beach 974
Metro (Va, Beach) 5
Roanoke Valley 111
Roanoke Valley 111
Harrisonburg 164
Warrenton 1549
Northern Neck 1823
Northern Neck 1823
South of James 1138
New River Valley 1134
Richmond 60
Petersburg 28
Springfield 893
Suffolk 1743
Annandale 1159
Region II
Caroline 2112
Arlington 7
Tidewater Norfolk 66
Judith Moore
Joseph Murray
Maureen Nolet
Raymond Orland
Wilhelmina Santiful
Shirley Shands
Deanna Shepherd
Jean Starkey
Raymond Staton
June Staton
Patricia E. Taylor
Joyce Thomas
Ralph Thompson
Bettye Thornton
Bettye Warren
Clifton Wilks
Judith Willis
Helen Willis
Raphael Wong
Chapter
Caroline 2112
Seaside 1827
Fredericksburg 90
Suffolk 1743
Shenandoah Cnty 2358
Petersburg 28
Springfield 893
Colonial Beach 595
Brentwood 1697
Brentwood 1697
Imperial Plaza 1510
South of James 1138
Fairfax 737
Imperial Plaza 1510
Virginia Beach 974
Lake of Woods 1885
Metro Area NVA 1665
Midlothian 2265
McLean 489
National Legislation Committee
Shenandoah C
Registrant
Thomas Hall (Chair)
Alex Adkins
Judith Castelluccio
Nicholas Duy
Linda Force
Carroll Graham
Thomas Hart
John Horan
Pierce Johnson
Mary Kelley
Chapter
Registrant
Churchland 1293
Virginia Beach 974
Danville 1011
Lake of Woods 1885
Woodbridge 1270
Tuckahoe 1727
Fairfax 737
Brentwood 1697
Woodbridge 1270
Wilderness Trail 1837
Stan Palen
Jackie Shipley
Patricia A. Taylor
John Tolleris
Mary Lou Vroman
Wanda Ware
Donald Warren
Raymond Whipple
William Willis
Robert Zombron
Chapter
Colonial Beach 595
Manassas 356
Peninsula 682
Alexandria 232
Annandale 1159
Roanoke Valley 111
Virginia Beach 974
Peninsula 682
Metro Area NVA 1665
Midlothian 2265
State Legislation Committee
Shenandoah D
Registrant
Patricia Downs (Chair)
Roy Beasley
James Bradley
Shirley Cornwell
Mark Fisher
Douglas Jones
Jon Joyce
Margaret Keator
Jack McMurchy
Robert Miller
Travis Poole
Stephen Stastny
Evelyn Steele
Mary Swain
Michael Thurber
Chapter
Charlottesville 135
Petersburg 28
Midlothian 2265
Lake of the Woods 1885
Roanoke Valley 111
Annandale 1159
Winchester 180
Peninsula 682
Petersburg 28
Alexandria 232
New River Valley 1134
Colonial Heights 1472
Colonial Beach 595
Williamsburg 685
Peninsula 682
Public Relations Committee
Anna Room
Registrant
Gaston Gianni (Chair)
Jennie Lekacos
Mary Margaret McGowan
Lynn Osborne
Richard Ravenell
Jan Raymond
Thomas Reid
Sylvia Rumsey
Annette Walker
Bobby Whittington
Carolyn Wilson
Patricia Wolfe
Chapter
Woodbridge 1270
Midlothian 2265
Vienna 1116
Midlothian 2265
Colonial Beach 595
Virginia Beach 974
Tuckahoe 1727
Peninsula 682
South of the James 1138
Churchland 1293
Colonial Heights 1472
Dulles 1241
Resolutions Committee
York Room
Registrant
Kathy Arpa (Chair)
Robert Boyd
Jeanne Garrison
Anthony Michalek
Marilyn Riddle
James Righter
Max Scruggs
Joseph Seay
Richard Shrum
Chapter
Vienna 1116
Midlothian 2265
Williamsburg 685
Midlothian 2265
Williamsburg 685
Dulles 1241
Arlington 7
Midlothian 2265
Louisa 2065
Service Committee
Bon Air Suite
Registrant
Constance Bails (Co-Chair)
John Bails (Co-Chair)
Phyllis Brown
Mable Cole
Dorothy Dane
Alfred S. Dansker
Margaret Drewry
Allen Earnhardt
Veronica Fountain
Chapter
Registrant
Fairfax 737
Fairfax 737
Metro (Va. Beach) 5
Colonial Heights 1472
Annandale 1159
Shenandoah Cnty. 2358
Roanoke Valley 111
Brentwood 1697
Petersburg 28
Edward Heflin
Milton Laughland
Sterling Nichols
Neil Parker
Jeanette Pelton
Suzanne Righter
Roberta Rollins
Priscilla Saboe
Thomas Yager
Chapter
Imperial Plaza 1510
Harrisonburg 164
Alexandria 232
Falls Church 401
Metro Area NVA 1665
Dulles 1241
Colonial Beach 595
Manassas 356
Peninsula 682
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SPECIAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
Recruiting & Retention
Newsletters & Postal Regs.
Fund Raising
Chapter Officer Training
TruHearing Presentation
York Room
Anna Room
New River Room
Pond Room
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
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
Restaurant & Chesterfield Room
8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
BALLOT VOTING
Anna Room
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
REGISTRATION
James River Corridor
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SILENT AUCTION
EXHIBITORS
James River G & H
James River E & F
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
PHOTO BOOTH
James River Foyer
by Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
SECOND BUSINESS SESSION
James River G & H
PRESIDING OFFICER
Luther L. Santiful
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Mary E. Swain
TIMEKEEPER
William Schmidt
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Margaret Yowell
REPORT OF THE REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
Mark Fisher
FINAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
Mary Kelley
28
Mon
Tue
Delegates
95
126
Delegates-At-Large
22
24
Alternate Delegates
0
2
Members & Guests
18
25
NARFE Hq. Personnel
1
4
Registrations
Total Attendance
Wed
Credentials
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes
Voting
Delegates
32
443
47
602
Proxy Voters
5
26
9
41
Delegates-AtLarge
Total
23
24
492
667
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
Raphael Wong
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Luther L. Santiful
INTRODUCTION OF NARFE NATIONAL TREASURER
Kathy Arpa
VFC 2nd Vice President
NARFE HEARQUARTERS COMMENTS
Richard Thissen
NARFE National Treasurer
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Luther L. Santiful
GUEST SPEAKER
Honorable Mark Warner
U.S. Senate, Virginia
BREAK
Vienna-Oakton Chapter 1116
Richard G. Thissen,
NARFE National Treasurer
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Luther L. Santiful
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jessica Klement
NARFE Legislative Director
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Luther L. Santiful
GUEST SPEAKER
David Snell
NARFE Federal Benefits Service Director
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Richard Giangerelli
GUEST SPEAKER
William Shackelford
Co-Chair NARFE FON Committee
Fairfax Chapter 737
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee 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
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
1:30 PM –2:45 PM
THIRD BUSINESS SESSION
James River G & H
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOTING RESULTS
Luther Santiful
2013 R. DAVID SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD NOMINEES
Luther Santiful
VFC MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
B.J. Thomas McMillan
VFC Membership Chair
Northern Neck Chapter 1823
ALZHEIMER’S ISSUES
Donna Shackelford
VFC Alzheimer’s Chair
COMMITTEE REPORTS
RESOLUTIONS
Kathy Arpa, Chair
Fairfax Chapter 737
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
COMMITTEE REPORTS – continued
NATIONAL LEGISLATION
Thomas Hall, Chair
Churchland Chapter 1293
STATE LEGISLATION
Patricia Downs, Chair
Charlottesville Albema. Chap. 135
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Gaston Gianni, Chair
Woodbridge Chapter 1270
MEMBERSHIP
B.J. Thomas McMillan, Chair
SERVICE
Constance & John Bails, Co-Chairs
Fairfax Chapter 737
ALZHEIMER’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
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee Barta
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
BREAK
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SPECIAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE BOOMER ERA
RECRUITING & RETENTION
NEWSLETTERS & POSTAL REGS.
FUND RAISING
FINANCIAL PLANNING
James River G & H
York Room
Anna Room
New River Room
Bon Air Suite
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
BREAK
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
SPECIAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
RECRUITING & RETENTION
NEWSLETTERS & POSTAL REGS.
FUND RAISING
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS MEETING
RECESS
York Room
Anna Room
New River Room
Bon Air Suite
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
6:00 PM – 6:40 PM
BANQUET SOCIAL
Shenandoah Ballroom Area
(Cash Bar)
6:45 PM – 9:30 PM
BANQUET
INVOCATION
Shenandoah Ballroom
Margaret Yowell
INTRODUCTION OF DAIS & SPECIAL GUESTS
Debra Laughon
Bedford Chapter 1068
DINNER SERVED
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Luther Santiful
INSTALLATION OF VFC OFFICERS
Richard Thissen
ENTERTAINMENT
D.J. Eric Cunningham of Choice Entertainment
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
Restaurant & Chesterfield Room
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SILENT AUCTION
EXHIBITORS
James River G & H
James River E & F
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THIRD BUSINESS SESSION
James River Ballroom G & H
PRESIDING OFFICER
Luther Santiful
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Mary Swain
TIMEKEEPER
William Schmidt
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Margaret Yowell
FINAL REGISTRATION REPORT
Mark Fisher
40
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
136
181
185
Registrations
Total Attendance
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Luther Santiful
BREAK
REPORT OF THE 2014 VFC CONVENTION
Wanda Ware & Debra Laughon
REPORT OF THE 2015 VFC CONVENTION PLANS
Kathy Arpa & Pierce Johnson
DISCHARGE OF VFC & SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Luther L. Santiful
PASSING OF GAVEL FROM OUTGOING TO INCOMING
VFC PRESIDENT
Luther L. Santiful
60TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
REMARKS BY INCOMING VFC PRESIDENT
FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee Barta
BENEDICTION
Margaret Yowell
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
61st Annual Convention
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees
Association
April 13 – 15, 2015
Monday thru Wednesday
Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
SEE YOU THERE!!!!!