NARFE WASHINGTON STATE FEDERATION WESTERN WASHINGTON DISTRICT

For Social Security information on how to claim Windfall Elimination Provision and/or Government Pension Offset benefits, go to the Social Security Website. NEW INFORMATION ADDED 3 FEBRUARY 2025

Western Washington District Chapters

Link to Washington State Federation Website https://www.narfe.org/wa/

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

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/

Chapter Legend

Social Security website for information on WEP/GPO https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html

MARCH 2026

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

9 March 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. “March is NARFE-PAC Month”. Annie Chatman, Kitsap Transit Customer Service Lead, will tell us about ACCESS bus services.

APRIL 2026

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

13 April 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Unfortunately, we were unable to coordinate with a local author this year. However, Kitsap Regional Library Foundation will provide a presentation on estate planning and using the FreeWill program.

MAY 2026

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

11 May 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Paul Andrews, Kitsap County Auditor will update us on current voting and balloting as we approach the mid-term elections.

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

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

20 May 2026 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim, Washington. No host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.

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

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

21 May 2026 – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA. No-host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.

Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than _____________.

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

DATE, TIME, LOCATION AND PROGRAM NOT CONFIRMED

When: 19 May 2026 – noon to 1:00PM

Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14^th Ave NE)

Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count.  RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!

Program: To be announced.

Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!

JUNE 2026

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

8 June 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.

JULY 2026

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

DATE, TIME, LOCATION AND PROGRAM NOT CONFIRMED

When: 21 July 2026 – noon to 1:00PM

Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14^th Ave NE)

Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count.  RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!

Program: To be announced

Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!

AUGUST 2026

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

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

19 August 2026 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim, Washington. No host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.

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

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

20 August 2026 – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA. No-host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.

Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than _____________.

SEPTEMBER 2026

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

14 September 2026 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.

OCTOBER 2026

Region IX Symposium—–October 1-3—–Ellensburg, Washington

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

12 October 2026 – 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

DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

When: 20 October 2026 – noon to 1:00PM

Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14^th Ave NE)

Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count.  RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!

Program: To be announced.

Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!

NOVEMBER 2026

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

9 November 2026 – 10:00AM – 1:00PM – FEHB Plan Health Fair. Membership meeting starts at 1:00PM. Presentations by FEHB plan reps – Election of Officers.

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

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

19 November 2026 – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline – 11:30AM – No host lunch, election of officers and White Elephant drawing.

Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than _________.

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

DATE AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

25 November 2026 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim – Lunch at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. FEHB Plan Health Fair. Election of Officers.

DECEMBER 2026

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

13 December 2026 – 1:00PM – “Myra Clodius Holiday Luncheon” at the Elks Lodge on Pine Rd – RESERVATION REQUIRED – $??.00 per person.

JANUARY 2027

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

11 January 2027 – 1:00PM – West Side Improvement Club, 4109 West “E” Street, Bremerton. Program to be announced.

FEBRUARY 2027

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

8 February 2027 – 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

DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

When: 16 February 2027 – noon to 1:00PM

Where: Super Buffet Restaurant, 1390 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey (I-5 Exit 111 Marvin Rd NE. Left over I-5, right onto Quinault Dr NE, second left to go behind Lemon Grass Restaurant or take roundabout to Galaxy Dr NE then left onto 14^th Ave NE)

Please CONFIRM your attendance for a restaurant head count.  RSVP to Secretary Mary Traxler, three six zero-four six three-six nine zero five (call/text) or email maryt dot traxler at gmail dot com. Even if you forget to confirm, please come!

Program: To be announced.

Two partial lunch drawings: 2 tickets for $1 ($2 limit) — up to 4 chances to win. Winners receive half the amount collected to help pay your lunch bill. See you there!

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

DATE, TIME AND LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED

17 February 2027 – Big Elk Restaurant, 707 E Washington St, Sequim, Washington. No host lunch begins at 11:30AM, meeting starts at noon. Program to be announced.

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

DATE, TIME, LOCATION AND PROGRAM NOT CONFIRMED

18 February 2027 – 11:30AM to 1:30PM – Spiro’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant, 18411 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA. Program to be announced.

Please RSVP to Secretary Theresa Blahato at (two-zero-six) five-two-five – three-three-nine-one and leave a message with your name and contact number or you can email tpblahato at gmail dot com with your contact information. Please respond no later than Friday, 5 February.

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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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.