About

NARFE is the only organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the earned pay, retirement and healthcare benefits of federal employees, retirees and survivors.  Founded by 14 members in 1921, NARFE has advocated tirelessly in support of ALL federal employees and retirees before the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), members of Congress and the White House.

As stated on the NARFE website*: “NARFE’s national legislative program is advanced in Congress by a team of registered lobbyists backed by an informed network of grass-root activists in every state and congressional district, and a member-supported Political Action Committee (PAC).” Our strong supporters and years of experience on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies have made NARFE a name respected by members of Congress and a key player in the federal community.  We are your voice before Congress!

On the NARFE National website, www.narfe.org, you’ll find the status of legislation affecting the earned retirement and healthcare benefits of federal employees, retirees and their survivors.  It also provides prospective members with information on the purpose of NARFE, its mission and accomplishments, and how to become a member of the NARFE family.

This website provides our members with information and notification of upcoming events.

If you are an active (current) or retired federal employee interested in learning more about NARFE, we invite you to explore this website and the links we’ve provided.  If you’re interested in attending a local NARFE chapter meeting to meet us and see what we’re all about, click on “Chapter Pages” to find a chapter meeting near you.

*https://www.narfe.org/about-narfe/

Events

Chapter Legend

MARCH 2024

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

11 March 2024 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Stephanie Hahn, District Representative from Congressman Kilmer’s Bremerton office will provide an update on current legislation. Come meet the Washington State Federation Legislative (National) & PAC Coordinator Doug Rushton who will discuss current legislation and give a PAC presentation.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

20 March 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA

DO THE NARFE LAC — CURTIS PRICE, CHAPTER LEGISLATIVE CHAIR

A short intro to the NARFE Legislative Action Center (LAC).  A phone call is good, but NARFE LAC is even better! Learn how to use the NARFE LAC to get action from our Congressional Representatives–and help NARFE advocate with you at the same time. Come in person or on Zoom and bring your questions!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782


Federal Benefits Webinars

24 March 2024 – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Eastern Time (11:00AM – 1:00PM Pacific Time) – 1 hour webinar plus 1 hour Q&A – Retirement Tax Planninghttps://www.narfe.org/federal-benefits-institute/narfe-webinars/ National webinar webpage has not been updated yet


26 March 2024 – 10:00AM – 2:00PM – Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo located at the Indigo Hotel- Everett Waterfront, 1028 13th St, Everett, WA 98201.

The Everett Chapter #0193 will have a table at the Expo sharing all the great things that NARFE does to protect our Federal Benefits!!

Below is the Announcement/Flyer showing all the vendors that will be present. You can acquire information not just for seniors and yourself but for your loved ones, also. This is a free event. NARFE is located on the 3rd page of the attached flyer.

Hope to see you there! Merry Byrum

APRIL 2024

Federal Benefits Webinars

4 April 2024 – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Eastern Time (11:00AM – 1:00PM Pacific Time) – 1 hour webinar plus 1 hour Q&A – Postal Service Health Benefits Preview & Special Enrollment Periodhttps://www.narfe.org/federal-benefits-institute/narfe-webinars/ National webinar webpage has not been updated yet

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

8 April 2024 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Interview a Local Author. We will partner with Kitsap Regional Library Foundation (KRLF) who will interview Jonathan Evison, author of the novel, “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving.” Money raised from book purchases will go to KRLF.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

17 April 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782


Federal Benefits Webinars

25 April 2024 – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Eastern Time (11:00AM – 1:00PM Pacific Time) – 1 hour webinar plus 1 hour Q&A – Key Questions You Need to Answer As You Approach Retirement: PART 1https://www.narfe.org/federal-benefits-institute/narfe-webinars/ National webinar webpage has not been updated yet

MAY 2024

OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly – 3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November

1 May 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Location and program to be announced. Meeting moved up to first Wednesday to accommodate attendees.

SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November

2 May 2024 – 1:00PM – location and program to be announced. Meeting moved up to first Thursday to accommodate attendees.


Federal Benefits Webinars

2 May 2024 – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Eastern Time (11:00AM – 1:00PM Pacific Time) – 1 hour webinar plus 1 hour Q&A – Key Questions You Need to Answer As You Approach Retirement: PART 2https://www.narfe.org/federal-benefits-institute/narfe-webinars/ National webinar webpage has not been updated yet

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

13 May 2024 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Melanie Magnenat from KidVantage and a “diaper derby”. KidVantage, located at 1463 NE Dawn Rd off Hwy 303 in East Bremerton, helps families in need with items for infants and children. In May, organizations collect packages of diapers fitting infants to 5-6 years olds and donate them to KidVantage.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

15 May 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782

OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October

21 May 2024 – noon to 1:00PM via Zoom. Program to be announced.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85611777117?pwd=Q00wT1lBVjRHQk9EdUxqcEtKazE4Zz09

Meeting ID: 856 1177 7117 Passcode: 536226


Federal Benefits Webinars

23 May 2024 – 2:00PM – 4:00PM Eastern Time (11:00AM – 1:00PM Pacific Time) – 1 hour webinar plus 1 hour Q&A – Retirement Planning for Mid-Career and Late-Career Fedshttps://www.narfe.org/federal-benefits-institute/narfe-webinars/ National webinar webpage has not been updated yet

JUNE 2024

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

10 June 2024 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Kitsap County Auditor Phil Cook will provide an update on the senior/disabled persons exemption program for property taxes.

JULY 2024

OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October

16 July 2024 – noon to 1:00PM via Zoom. Program to be announced.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85611777117?pwd=Q00wT1lBVjRHQk9EdUxqcEtKazE4Zz09

Meeting ID: 856 1177 7117 Passcode: 536226

AUGUST 2024

SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

15 August 2024 – 1:00PM – location and program to be announced. Meeting might be moved to 22 August to accommodate attendees.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

21 August 2024 – Chapter Picnic – Time and place to be announced.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly – 3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

21 August 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.

SEPTEMBER 2024

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

9 September 2024 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

18 September 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782


OCTOBER 2024

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

14 October 2024 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced. Nomination of officers.

OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October

15 October 2024 – noon to 1:00PM via Zoom. Program to be announced. Election of officers.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85611777117?pwd=Q00wT1lBVjRHQk9EdUxqcEtKazE4Zz09

Meeting ID: 856 1177 7117 Passcode: 536226

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

16 October 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782


NOVEMBER 2024

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

11 November 2024 – 10:00AM – 1:00PM – FEHB Plan Health Fair. Membership meeting starts at 1:00PM. Presentations by FEHB plan reps – Election of Officers.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

20 November 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782

OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly -3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

20 November 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim. FEHB Plan Health Fair. Election of Officers

SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

21 November 2024 – 1:00PM – location and program to be announced.

DECEMBER 2024

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

9 December 2024 – 1:00PM – Holiday Luncheon – RESERVATION REQUIRED

Location and price to be announced.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

18 December 2024 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782

JANUARY 2025

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

13 January 2025 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

15 January 2025 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185

Or join by phone: 253-215-8782

FEBRUARY 2025

BREMERTON CHAPTER 0181 monthly – 2nd Monday – except July & August

10 February 2025 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.

OLYMPIA/SOUTH PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 0236 – 3rd Tuesday – February, May, July & October

18 February 2025 – noon to 1:00PM via Zoom. Program to be announced.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85611777117?pwd=Q00wT1lBVjRHQk9EdUxqcEtKazE4Zz09

Meeting ID: 856 1177 7117 Passcode: 536226

EVERETT CHAPTER 0193 monthly – 3rd Wednesday – except June, July & August

19 February 2025 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at 12:30PM – Evergreen Bowling Lanes, rear meeting room, 5111 Claremont, Everett, WA – Program to be announced.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885646379?pwd=YW1XbHdDR0NsV2VMY2hCenhvM1NyZz09

Meeting ID: 848 8564 6379 Passcode: 545185 Or join by phone: 253-215-8782

OLYMPIC PENINSULA/SEQUIM CHAPTER 1006 quarterly – 3rd Wednesday – February, May, August & November

19 February 2025 – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon at the Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim, WA . Program to be announced.

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

SEATTLE CHAPTER 0043 quarterly – 3rd Thursday – February, May, August & November

20 February 2025 – 1:00PM to 3:00PM, at the Northgate Seattle Public Library, 10548 5th
Ave NE, Seattle, WA. The library is across from the east entrance to the Northgate Mall. There are several bus routes that stop nearby. There is also a small off-street parking lot shared by the Community Center. Program to be announced.

Contact Us

To contact any of the chapter officers, please use the contact information on that chapter’s page. To contact a Service Officer for help with federal benefits questions, please go to the Federation Service Officer page.

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Disclaimer

While every effort is made to provide current and accurate information, the information contained herein should not be relied upon as your sole source of information about your federal retirement or benefits.  This is an informational site for federal and postal employees and retirees and their families – it does not purport to be a legal or official source of federal personnel and retirement information.

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Not all of the links on these pages are controlled by NARFE, NARFE Washington State Federation, this NARFE District, or NARFE Chapters 0181, 0236 or 1006.   We do not necessarily recommend nor endorse the contents of any links mentioned on our web pages, we only provide them for your information and education.