ALEXANDRIA NARFE BEACON

ALEXANDRIA NARFE BEACON
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
For Current, Former, and Retired Federal Employees.
Spouses and Survivor Annuitants
Chapter 232 Est. 1953 Alexandria, Virginia
NEXT MEETING:
October 21st 2014
TIME:
1:00 P.M.
PLACE:
Beth El Hebrew Temple, 3830 Seminary Road Alexandria, Virginia 22304
SPEAKER:
Sergeant Joe Green, Alexandria Police Department
SUBJECT:
Senior Financial Scams
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
We had a dynamite meeting on September 16. The discussion of legislative issues led by Jessie Klement,
director of NARFE's Legislative Dept., was very thought provoking. The other main participants were
Gwendolyn Beck, Independent, Micah Edmond, Republican, and Ann O'Hanlon, campaign manager for
Don Beyer, Democrat. These are 3 of the candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District of VA that is
being vacated by the retirement of Jim Moran. Although the candidates/surrogate had opening statements,
the best part was the questions and answers that were asked by our members.
For our October 21 meeting, we will have a detective from the Alexandria Police Department explain the
current types of financial scams that are being fostered in our community. We will learn what to be aware
of and how to handle these scammers. In November there will be a presentation on Diabetes Prevention.
Next January we will learn about a new Goodwin House program promoting living in our homes.
On December 9 we are having our annual holiday luncheon at the Mt. Vernon Country Club (Club), which is
a few miles south of the Mt. Vernon Inn Restaurant (Inn), at which we have met for a couple of decades.
Due to the rising cost of meals at the Inn, your Board sought out a location that is easily accessible and
more affordable. We are fortunate to be using the Club, which is more easily handicap accessible than was
the Inn. In addition to the 50/50 drawing for Alzheimer's Research, there will be door prizes, a drawing for
$100, and musical entertainment.
Our Nominating Committee has been hard at work finding candidates for President, 1st VP, and Membership Chair. You can help them by calling Fred Green (703-780-6621), Audrey Funk (703-941-0166) or
Julia Rachiele ([email protected]) and nominate someone to help all of us.
Next April's state convention will be held in nearby Fredericksburg. The costs for rooms are $89 and $94
plus taxes. Virginia Area IX consists of 6 chapters including Alexandria and is responsible for planning and
executing the convention. Some of our members have already volunteered to handle leadership and committee assignments, but a lot more will be needed to make this convention a big success. Here is another
chance to step forward and help make a difference for our cause. If you can participate, contact me or
email Pierce Johnson, who will be the Convention's Chair at [email protected].
I hope that you will be able to attend our meetings this Fall..
Nick
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NARFE CHAPTER 232 OFFICERS YEAR 2013
President
Nick Andrus
703-780-8856
[email protected]
1st Vice President
Rita Jensen
703-578-6450
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Wolfgang “Doc” M.L. Maier, Ph.D. 703-619-9675
[email protected]
Secretary
Gail Templeton
703-519-7327
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Anita J. Hood
703-780-4542
[email protected]
Treasurer
Janet Sledge
703-823-9449
[email protected]
Social Chair
John Tolleris
703-960-7562
[email protected]
Legislative Chair
Robert H. Miller
703-683-3025
[email protected]
Alzheimer’s Chair
Mike Oliver
703-683-3547
[email protected]
Public Relations
Bruce Johnson
703-548-9604
[email protected]
Service Officer
Sterling Nichols
703-799-1661
[email protected]
Membership Chair
Nick Andrus (Acting)
703-780-8856
[email protected]
Past President
Marilyn Couch
703-836-6582
[email protected]
NARFE EVENT
Candidates’ Forum: OCTOBER 16, 2014. We are happy to report that the principal candidates vying for
the 11th Congressional District seat – Congressman Gerry Connolly (D), incumbent, and Ms. Suzanne
Scholte (R), challenger – have accepted our invitation to participate in a Candidates’ Forum. The Forum
will be held on Thursday, 16th October, 2014, in the Large Conference Room at the Mason District Governmental Center, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003. This will be a “joint” forum sponsored by
six NARFE chapters with members in the 11th District (Alexandria, Fairfax, Springfield, Annandale, Woodbridge, and Vienna-Oakton). We will also be inviting fellow constituents of the 11th Congressional District who are members of other NARFE chapters. NARFE members will begin to arrive at 10 a.m. for
snacks and a social “hour.” Candidates will begin their presentations at about 10:30 a.m. with the program to be concluded by 12:00 noon. Mary Lou Vroman, NARFE, VFC CDL, 11 th District
Photographs from Chapter 232 on September 16th 2014—Linda Johnson
Micah Edmond-Republican
Gwendolyn Beck-Independent
Don Beyer’s Campaign
Manager-Ann O’hanlon
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NATIONAL LEGISLATION: Congress returned from summer break for two weeks in September to pass a temporary spending bill (continuing resolution or CR) to fund the government through December 11, extend the freeze on taxing access to
the Internet, and approve the President's requested funds to support military force against the Islamic State militants in Iraq
and Syria. Thus, Congress postponed any federal government shutdown until after the November 4 midterm congressional
elections, with control of the Senate predicted to be very much at stake.
When Congress returns to Capitol Hill November 12 for the lame-duck session, Congressional leaders will not only have to
complete fiscal 2015 spending, but also consider a tax extender bill, i.e., renew certain expired tax provisions or make several extenders permanent.
S. 2117, Smart Savings Act, passed by the Senate, is in conference with the House where a similar bill, H.R.4193, was passed
by the House July 14. The bill provides that new federal employees automatically enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan would
have their funds deposited in the Life Cycle Fund instead of the G fund.
Legislative Chair—Bob Miller
NARFE 232 Luncheon on December 9th 2014 @ Mt Vernon Country Club
This year’s holiday luncheon will be on Tuesday, December 9 at the beautiful Mount Vernon Country Club, 5111 Old Mill
Road, Alexandria, VA (less than 3 miles from the Mount Vernon Estate where our chapter held it in recent years) from
11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Our lunch in one of this country club’s elegant dining rooms will include a classic wedge salad, your
advanced choice of one of four entrees listed below on your RSVP coupon, a chocolate cake or vanilla ice cream desert,
and tea or coffee. This luncheon includes entertainment and a chance to win a $100 raffle and costs $32 per person. You
can get more information about this club at http://www.mountvernoncc.org.
To reserve your seat (s) please fill out the form below and list your (and your guest’s) choice of main entree. After filling
this out, please cut the form at the bottom of this paragraph and mail it along with your check at $32 for each member of
your party (made payable to NARFE Chapter 232). All mail should be addressed to John Tolleris, 5901 Mt Eagle Dr. Apt
1201, Alexandria, VA 22303. You may also give him your check (along with this form) at our Chapter’s upcoming October
21st or November 18th meetings. Your RSVP with payment must reach John no later than Friday, November 21st, 2014.
No refunds after the 21st November, 2014.
Please reserve a seat for _________________________________ (and if you’re bringing a guest _____________________)
at the NARFE 232 Holiday Luncheon at the Mount Vernon Country Club on December 9. My entrée is: (please also pick one
for your guest if you’re bringing one. If you’re both getting the same entrée, please put “2” on the line next to your
selection)
____ Mediterranean Chicken Breast Tomato, Olive, & Fennel Topping with Garbanzo Sauce
____ Classic Cobb Salad Beef Tenderloin, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Chicken, Bacon, Eggs and Bleu Cheese
____ MVCC Quiche Lorraine Roasted Potatoes and Steamed Veggies
____ Mixed Vegetables Pasta Grilled Vegetables, with Penne Pasta & Pesto
I can be contacted at _____________________________________________________ (either your email or phone number)
I am enclosing a check for $_____ ($32.00 per person) made payable to “NARFE Chapter 232”.
If you’re mailing your RSVP, please send this form and your check to John Tolleris, 5901 Mt Eagle Dr. Apt 1201, Alexandria,
VA 22303 to reach him no later than November 21st. He can also be reached at [email protected] or at 703-960-7562.
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NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
CHAPTER 232, THE ALEXANDRIA CHAPTER
P.O. BOX 17112
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22302
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 404
MERRIFIELD, VA
POSTMASTER—PLEASE DELIVER
BY: October 10th 2014
Please remember to advise us of any change in your email address when you
change internet providers or leave a government position for another agency or
retirement.
Food for the Social Hour
We ask members with names beginning with the letters I—R bring food. Fruit, cookies, crackers and
cheese, brownies are typical offerings. We will have perked coffee, hot and cold water, decaf powder,
and tea bags.
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