NARFE'S MISSION STATEMENT

NARFE'S Chapter 87 of Columbia, South Carolina was founded in 1952 for all ACTIVE and RETIRED Federal Employees, their spouses and survivors united to preserve their economic security and well-being.

NARFE’S objectives are to:

Sponsor and support legislation to protect the benefits

and general welfare of its members

on issues such as health benefits, retirement, etc.;

Inform members about legislative issues, primarily retirement income and Health care benefits,

taxation and COLA’s;

Strengthen the political influence of current and future federal retirees through NARFE-PAC,

a political action committee;

Cooperate with other organizations seeking to accomplish

similar legislative goals;

Work in partnership with the Office of Personnel Management to answer questions related to retirement benefits;

Foster public recognition and appreciation of government service, and

Contribute to the well-being of local communities.

Recent posting date: Jan. 8, 2021 www.87.scnarfe.org

NOTICE

Because of COVID-19 and the concern for the health and safety of our members, in-person meetings at Seawell’s Restaurant have been suspended until further notice. NARFE Chapter 87 monthly meetings are now being held by a virtual format every second Friday of each month at 11:30 am. A virtual format enables members to join the meeting in one of two ways: (1) A member may call into the meeting by a provided telephone number and passcode or (2) A member may use an electronic device such as a smartphone, IPAD or Computer to download an application and join the meeting via a video connection. A notice is sent, prior to each meeting, to members with detail instructions on how the member may join the meeting. Anyone desiring to join the meeting and needing instructions may contact NARFE Chapter President William Toney by email (wtoney@sc.rr.com) or by cell phone at 301-526-2873.

FEDERATION AND CHAPTER NEWSLETTER - COMBINED

CHAPTER

MEETING

LOCATION

NARFE CHAPTER 87, Columbia, South Carolina holds it's monthly meetings on the Second Friday of each month beginning at 11:00 a.m. Seawell's Restaurant, 1125 Rosewood Drive in Columbia, directly across from the entrance to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Doors open at 10:45 a.m.

No reservation required.

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Guest Speakers

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February 12, 2021

Mrs. Susan Dungan

Cardiovascular

Outcomes Coord.

Prisma Heart Hospital

"Heart Health"

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Please plan to arrive and register early.