59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Silent Auction
Parlor E & F
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hospitality Suite
Bon Air Suite
NOTE:
Delegates are Welcome at the Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by TRIPPS Restaurant,
when convention is not in session
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration & Credentials
James River Ballroom Foyer
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FIRST BUSINESS SESSION
OPENING CEREMONIES OF 2012 VFC CONVENTION AND
FIRST BUSINESS SESSION
James River Ballroom G & H
PRESIDING OFFICER
Luther L. Santiful
VFC President
Shenandoah Chapter 2358
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Mary E. Swain
VFC Parliamentarian
Colonial Williamsburg Chapter 685
TIMEKEEPER
Bill Schmidt
VFC Secretary
Dulles Chapter 1241
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
INVOCATION
Margaret Yowell
Past 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
Carlton “Nick” Andrus
Alexandria Chapter 232
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Samuel Harris
VFC Treasurer
Tuckahoe Chapter 1727
4
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WELCOME TO THE CONVENTION
Richard Giangerelli
VFC 1st Vice President
and Convention Coordinator
Dulles Chapter 1241
INTRODUCTION OF WELCOMING SPEAKER
Carolyn Wilson
Convention Chair
Colonial Heights Chapter 1472
WELCOME TO RICHMOND
Mrs. Dorothy Jaeckle
Chair
Chesterfield Board of Supervisors
INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS,
PAST VFC PRESIDENTS, OTHER APPOINTEES, AND
NATIONAL OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE
Luther Santiful
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DEDICATION OF THE CONVENTION TO OSCAR HONEYCUTT
Carroll Graham, Tuckahoe Chapter 1727 &
Jack McMurchy, Petersburg Chapter 28
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Luther Santiful
GUEST SPEAKER
Jessica Klement
NARFE Legislative Director
PARLIAMENTARIAN COMMENTS
Mary E. Swain
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS
Bill Schmidt
REPORT OF REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
Judy Brantner
Richmond Chapter 60
REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
Jack McMurchy
Petersburg Chapter 28
Registrations
Mon
Delegates
120
Delegates-At-Large
7
Alternate Delegates
18
Members & Guests
25
NARFE Hq. Personnel
1
Total Attendance
171
Tue
Wed
Credentials
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes
Voting
Delegates
20
300
Proxy Voters
16
129
Delegates-AtLarge
55
55
91
484
Total
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PRESENTATION OF CONVENTION RULES
Lee Barta
Sergeant–At–Arms
Louisa Chapter 2065
PRESENTATION OF CONVENTION PROGRAM
Richard Giangerelli
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO APPROVE
2013 CONVENTION MINUTES
Luther Santiful
INTRODUCTION OF NARFE REGION X VICE PRESIDENT
Kathy Arpa
VFC 2nd Vice President
Vienna-Oakton Chapter 1116
NARFE HEADQUARTERS PERSPECTIVE
William Martin
NARFE Region X Vice President
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
READING OF BY-LAWS & ELECTION PROCEDURES
Bill Schmidt
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Maureen Nolet
Fredericksburg Chapter 90
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
Luther Santiful
Nominating speeches will be limited to 3 minutes
Seconding speeches will be limited to 2 minutes
ELECTION BY VOICE VOTE FOR UNCONTESTED OFFICES
NOMINEES FOR CONTESTED OFFICES
Speeches limited to 5 Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee Barta
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
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
Pond Room
Area IX
Cove Room
Area X
James River G & H
Registration & Credentials CLOSED during caucus meetings
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
BREAK
VFC Secretary meeting with new VFC Nominating Committee ----Board Room
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR DELEGATES
Alzheimer’s
Membership
National Legislation
Public Relations
Resolutions
Service
State Legislation
Shenandoah A
Shenandoah B
Shenandoah C
Anna Room
York Room
New River Room
Shenandoah D
COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR APPOINTEES
Ballot & Tellers
Constitution & By-Laws
Electronic Committee
Pond Room
Cove Room
James River G & H
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
BREAK
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
TRAINING SESSIONS
Presidents & Vice Presidents
Shenandoah A
Secretaries & Treasurers
Shenandoah B
Newsletters
Shenandoah D
Web Pages & Social Media
James River G & H
Service – 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
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration & Credentials
James River Foyer
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Silent Auction
Parlors E & F
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hospitality Suite
Bon Air Suite
NOTE:
Delegates are Welcome at the Hospitality Suite
Sponsored by TRIPPS Restaurant
when convention is not in session
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SECOND BUSINESS SESSION
PRESIDING OFFICER
Luther Santiful
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Mary E. Swain
TIMEKEEPER
Bill Schmidt
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Brady
VFC Chaplain
Harrisonburg Chapter 164
16
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REPORT OF REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
Judy Brantner
REPORT OF CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE
Jack McMurchy
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Robert Brady
INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Richard Giangerelli
SPEAKER
Juanita Balenger
Community Outreach & TRIAD Director
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
Samuel Harris
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Luther Santiful
Registrations
Mon
Tue
Delegates
120
132
Delegates-At-Large
7
18
Alternate Delegates
18
7
Members & Guests
25
29
NARFE Hq. Personnel
1
1
171
187
Total Attendance
Wed
Credentials
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes
Voting
Delegates
20
300
33
562
Proxy Voters
16
129
19
170
Delegates-AtLarge
19
19
22
22
91
484
74
754
Total
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BREAK
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
RESOLUTIONS
Kathy Arpa
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
Leslie Ravenell
Colonial Beach Chapter 595
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee Barta
RECESS
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
VOTING FOR BYLAWS AMENDMENTS & CONTESTED VFC OFFICES
Anna Room
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
1:30 PM –3:45 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOTING RESULTS
Luther Santiful
COMMITTEE REPORTS - continued:
NATIONAL LEGISLATION
Tom Hall
Churchland Chapter 1293
SERVICE OFFICERS
Connie and John Bails
Fairfax Chapter 737
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Gaston Gianni
Woodbridge Chapter 1270
ALZHEIMER’S
Donna Shackelford
Fairfax Chapter 737
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
COMMITTEE REPORTS – continued
STATE LEGISLATION
Gene Brown
Vienna-Oakton Chapter 1116
MEMBERSHIP
Dennis Martin
Springfield Chapter 893
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Donna Shackelford
GUEST SPEAKER
Clara Weston
NARFE Region X Alzheimer’s Coordinator
BREAK
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Kathy Arpa
GUEST SPEAKER
Larry Rosenthal
President
Rosenthal Wealth Management Group
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Richard Giangerelli
GUEST SPEAKER
Robyn Kehoe
Director of Field Operations
Federal Employees Education and Assistance Association (FEEA)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee Barta
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
BREAK
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SPECIAL SESSIONS
VFC PRESIDENT’S MEETING WITH CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -New River Room
WORKSHOP WITH OPM - - - - - - - - - - - James River Room
Sharon Appel
Benefits Officers Training and
Development & Retirement Services
FAMILY LAW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - York Room
(Wills, Trusts, Estates, & Elder Law)
Hall & Hall, PLC
RECESS
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013
6:00 PM – 6:40 PM
BANQUET RECEPTION - - - - - - - - Shenandoah Ballroom Corridor
(Cash Bar)
6:40 PM – 8:30 PM
BANQUET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shenandoah Ballroom
INTRODUCTION OF DIAS & SPECIAL GUESTS
Carolyn Wilson
INVOCATION
Robert Brady
DINNER SERVED
ENTERTAINMENT – Bak-N-Da-Day
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Luther Santiful
DRAWINGS / PRIZES
Richard Giangerelli
INSTALLATION OF VFC OFFICERS
William Martin
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
WALK WITH BLUE CROSS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Parlor F
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THIRD BUSINESS SESSION
James River Ballroom G & H
PRESIDING OFFICER
Luther Santiful
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Mary Swain
TIMEKEEPER
Bill Schmidt
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Brady
FINAL REGISTRATION REPORT
Judy Brantner
FINAL CREDENTIALS REPORT
Jack McMurchy
27
Registrations
Mon
Tue
Wed
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
171
187
188
Total Attendance
Credentials
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Chap Votes Chap Votes Chap Votes
Voting
Delegates
20
300
33
562
35
579
Proxy Voters
16
129
19
170
20
173
Delegates-AtLarge
19
19
22
22
22
22
36
484
52
754
53
774
Total
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Luther Santiful
VFC STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION
Kathy Arpa
INTRODUCTION OF VIDEO GUEST SPEAKER
Luther Santiful
VIDEO GUEST SPEAKER
Honorable Mark Warner
U.S. Senate, VA
BREAK
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT
Bill Young as Patrick Henry
Dawn Holms, Dept. of Tourism, Petersburg, VA
59TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REPORT OF THE 2013 CONVENTION
Carolyn Wilson
REPORT OF THE 2014 & 2015 CONVENTION SEARCH COMMITTEE
William Shackelford
VFC Immediate Past President
Fairfax Chapter 737
DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE & SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Luther Santiful
PASSING OF GAVEL FROM OUTGOING TO INCOMING
VFC PRESIDENT
Luther Santiful
REMARKS BY INCOMING VFC PRESIDENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lee Barta
BENEDICTION
Robert Brady
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
60th Annual Convention
Virginia Federation of Chapters
National Active and Retired Federal Employees
Association
Monday – Wednesday
April 14 - 16, 2014
Holiday Inn – Koger Conference Center
1021 Koger Center Boulevard
Richmond
SEE YOU THERE!!!!!