NARFE is the only membership organization dedicated solely to protecting federal employees' and retirees' earned pay and retirement and health care benefits. The national NARFE organization supports lobbying to Congress and conducts webinars regarding health insurance and retirement, among other things.
YOUR LOCAL NARFE CHAPTER is the face-to-face part of NARFE. When you need to speak directly to an expert for something regarding retirement benefits, health insurance, navigating the OPM websites to change your TSP and benefit settings--the local chapter is where you will find that personal help. Presentations from visiting experts, knowledgeable chapter members, or the Chapter Service Officer will guide you.
Local Chapters
· Send chapter members newsletters that:
o explain legislative threats affecting federal employees and retirees.
o identify local and State Federation activities to support federal retirees and employees and protest encroachments to pensions and benefits.
o announce local NARFE social legislative and fund-raising events.
· Organize local face-to-face discussions and presentations about senior health, finance, housing, legal issues, long-term care and life insurances,
and pension/benefit threats.
· Convene representatives from several health insurance companies to answer your questions in group and individually.
· Put local boots on the ground to encourage politicians to protect federal promised pensions and benefits.
· Sponsor fund raisers, like silent auctions, bake sales, etc.
· Gather within and across chapters for social events.