Maryland Federation of Chapters National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Welcome To Our Home Page Maryland's Federation President Dick Strombotne Last Updated January 3, 2007 If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about our Web site please E-mail me at DickS.narfe@comcast.net or our Webmaster g.beynon@mchsi.com To update your e-mail address click here: Read the MD Newsletter using Adobe Reader MD Federation Winter 05/06 Newsletter MD Federation Fall 05 Newsletter MD Federation Spring 05 Newsletter Need a NARFE application form for a friend? Go to: http://www.narfe.org/guest/forms_guest.cfm Federation purpose The Maryland Federation of Chapters was established April 5, 1956. At that time, there were 10 chapters. Today, there are 37 chapters in Maryland. The purpose of the Federation is to aid and support NARFE in the objectives set forth in the National Articles of Incorporation; to unite fraternally for the mutual benefit of all Chapters within the State of Maryland; to promote the general welfare of all retirees, including more liberal retirement laws an annuities; and to support civic and patriotic activities up-holding American institutions and ideals. The Federation is managed by (1) an Executive Committee, made up of the five elected officers plus two currently active Past Federation Presidents, and (2) the Federation Board of Directors, made up of the Executive Committee, all Chapter Presidents, and all Past Federation Presidents. The Executive Committee meets as needed. The Federation Board meets at least three times each year. The Federation holds a Convention in May of each odd-numbered years. The next Convention is in Ocean City, Maryland, May 22-25, 2005. TEN THINGS THE MARYLAND FEDERATION OF CHAPTERS (MFC) DOES FOR YOU REPRESENTS federal retirees/employees within the state. NARFE/MFC lobbys for our earned rights/retiree benefits at the state level. Bear in mind that no U.S. Congress or Maryland General Assembly can be relied upon to treat us fairly or with concern ...MFC has to take the initiative. PROVIDES a unified voice in Annapolis when dealing with the governor and the General Assembly and educates state legislators and local officials about concerns of federal retirees/employees. It helps state legislators refine proposed bills affecting us all. PROMOTES the objectives of NARFE throughout Maryland. The MFC is the logical organization to set specific and attainable goals for the chapters to support within the state, the objectives of National Headquarters. MFC speaks for all Maryland members on National NARFE policy issues. FACILITATES effective group action to accomplish common objectives. By establishing a viable political base at the grassroots level, it channels member efforts so as to support National NARFE policies. TRAINS local NARFE chapter officers, committee chairs and area coordinators in order to provide top quality leadership skills for the furtherance of common goals. COMMUNICATES with members and the public-at-large about issues of concern to federal retirees/employees. SUPPORTS contributions for NARFE's political fund to support political candidates. MOBILIZES volunteer resources existing in chapters in ongoing support of causes vital to NARFE members, such as Alzheimer’s research and increasing Maryland's income exclusion for calculating state income taxes. ADVISES chapters on effective ways of carrying out various functions such as membership, services, and public relations benefiting federal retiree/employees. SERVES as a vehicle for the exchange of ideas among members about programs/actions of benefit to federal retirees/employees through its bi-annual convention and the MFC newsletter. Try our links to Officers, Chapters, and Committees. The Internet will be NARFE's most powerful communication tool ever. It will allow NARFE's 55 Federations, made up of 1700 Chapters and representing over 420,000 members not only to communicate more effectively, but will truly shrink us to a global village.
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