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:    Apr.  6, 2021  

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.

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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

March 12, 2021

Lisa Scott

Education Manager with the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network

"Colon Health Issues"

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April 9, 2021

Attorney Sarah Linley Cligman

Cligman Law Firm

" Elder Law Matters"

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May 14, 2021

Helen L. Brooks, RN, MSN, Ed., SCRN

Stroke Program Director, Neuroscience Admin., Prisma Health Richland

"Stroke Education"

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June 11, 2021

Laura Peck, MPH, MCHES

Injury Prevention Coordinator, Prisma Health Richland

"Home Safety"

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Please plan to arrive and register early.

 This is a buffet luncheon meeting.

Price: $14.00

Cost includes choice of hot or cold beverage, salad, various entrees, vegetable selection, rolls  and dessert.

CHAPTER OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

 William M. Toney

1st VICE PRESIDENT

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

Charles (Randy) Herald

3rd VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

 Loraine Montgomery

TREASURER

Robert Shear

 Executive  Committee

Elaine Von Eck 

Executive Committee

Thomas K. Daniels

Executive Committee

Nellie Bodenhamer

Executive Committee

Eddie Adams