Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons and a great New Year!

Latest News

New Board installed

The Chapters new Board of Directors was installed at its December 3,meeting. 

From the left is President Marc Harris, 1st VP Bob Miller, Treasurer Mary Singer, 2nd VP Rita Sammons, Communications and Programs Chair Peg Thiel, Sgt-at-Arms Shirley Sloper, Sunshine Chair Loretta Miller, and Alzheimer's Chair Martha Furrow.  Missing is Secretary Irene Eitel.

Federation Newsletter available

Click on Newsletters in the left-hand border than on the December 2008 on the Newsletter page.  See several pictures of members in this area.

Chapter meetings

Our next meeting is January 7 at 4pm at Gulf Coast Village.  Lisa Lansky from the Cape Coral Police, will be speaking on Forensics.

On February 4 we will have a very special speaker.  Dr Mabel Lopez will be speaking on Alzheimer's and similar diseases  Mark your calendar, you will not want to miss Dr. Lopez.. 

NARFE Protest Prompts Retreat on Health Care Changes - Open Season Extended

New Member Sign Up Bonus.

Chapter 1002 will pay for one year of a member’s Chapter Dues ($10) for each current member who signs up a new member.  The Chapter already pays for the first meeting meal ($12) for all new members.  If you signed up a new member and did not get your bonus, please let us know. 

Dues Withholding Sign up Bonus. 

Chapter 1002 will pay for one year of a member’s Chapter Dues ($10) for every member that submits a Dues Withholding form at a Chapter meeting until the money runs out.  If you wish to enter the Federation Dues Withholding contest, your application also will be forwarded to the Federation Dues Withholding Chair so it will be eligible for the Federation Dues Withholding Contest that provides up to $50 for a District winner and up to $200 to the Federation winner.

Signing up for Dues Withholding is a great deal. If you sign up for Dues Withholding at a Chapter meeting, you could end up winning as much as $260!   And Dues Withholding reduces your annual NARFE dues.

Have an emergency?

Our NARFE/FEEA emergency fund needs help from all of us. At the 2008 NARFE National Convention, Steve Bauer, FEEA Director, called on all members of the federal family to bolster our disaster fund. With all the natural disasters of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and fires, FEEA needs our help.

For those needing emergency NARFE/FEEA funds, please note that there is a $500 limit on any application for assistance.

FEEA has moved and it has a new address with new phone number:

FEEA

3333 Wadsworth Blvd.

Suite 300

Lakewood, CO 80227

  Office: 303-933-7580  

Only a few left 

The Chapter 1002 Cookbook, Red, White and NARFE is dedicated to the memory of Alice Hart, Chapter Secretary for nearly 40 years

Available for a donation of $10 for one (1) or $40 for five (5)   Postage is extra. 

They make great gifts, and a portion of the proceeds goes to Alzheimer's

Call (239) 574-4734 to get yours.