Welcome to the 57th
North Carolina Federation
of Chapters Annual Convention
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
PROGRAM BOOKLET
HAVELOCK, NC
May 7 – 9, 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome, NC Federation President Sam Crain, Jr. 1
Welcome, Host Chapter President & Convention Chair Nathaniel Johnson 2
Welcome, Mayor James A. Sanders, Havelock, NC 3
Welcome, Havelock Chamber of Commerce 4
Welcome, Havelock Tourist and Event Center 5
Convention Schedule
· Tuesday 6
· Wednesday 8
· Thursday 10
2012 – 2013 Federation Board 11
Speakers Bios
· Sam Crain, Jr., Federation President 12
· William F. Martin, Region X Vice President 13
· Elaine Hughes, NARFE Secretary 13
· Jessica Klement, NARFE Legislative Director 14
· Brandon J. Madden, Outreach Specialist, NC Dept. of Justice 15
· Judy Hickes, Peak Performance 15
· Mayor Jimmy A. Sanders, Havelock, NC 15
Lyle V. Storch Award and Recipients 16
Charles R. Patton “Good Egg” Award and Recipients 18
Past Federation Presidents 19
2013 Convention Steering Committee 20
2013 Federation Committee Members 21
Special Appreciation to BC/BS and TAGG–Tarheel Advertising–Graphics 23
Welcome to 2015 Convention, Mayor David W. Combs, Rocky Mount 24
North Carolina Federation of Chapters
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Fifty-Seventh Annual State Convention
May 7 – 9th, 2013, Havelock, NC
May 7, 2013
NARFE Members and Guests:
On behalf of the North Carolina Federation of Chapters, I welcome each delegate, member, guest and “first timer” to the Fifty-Seventh annual convention. We hope all of you find this year’s convention welcoming, inviting, and informative.
The convention planning committee worked energetically to provide the best possible setting for this event, as well as informative speakers and workshops. Our special guests include Elaine Hughes, NARFE Secretary, and Jessica Klement, NARFE Legislative Director, both of whom will speak to us from Headquarters, and Region X Vice President William F Martin, who will update us about news from around the region.
Convention Chair Nathaniel Johnson and I will host an orientation session for new members and “first timers” to the convention. This session includes information about workings of the convention, general sessions, and area caucuses.
Thanks to the Havelock-Cherry Point Chapter 2211 and other Area VI chapter members for organizing this convention.
Again, welcome to your 57th Annual State Convention. I encourage all of you to enjoy the weather, the beautiful beaches, and the historic sites and towns of coastal Eastern North Carolina.
Sam Crain, Jr., President
NC Federation of Chapters
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North Carolina Federation of Chapters
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Fifty-Seventh Annual State Convention
May 7 – 9th, 2013, Havelock, NC
WELCOME
May 07, 2013
Welcome to the Gateway to the Crystal Coast City of Havelock. We are the city which grows but has managed to maintain a small town friendliness. Our citizens are very diverse, coming from all over the country to make Havelock their home. This divergence means civic and social opportunities abound.
The “Gateway City” continues to be one of the fastest growing urban areas of the state. Area VI Havelock-Cherry Point Chapter 2211 is pleased that you have chosen to attend the 57th Annual State Convention of NARFE. We hope that you will take advantage of the Aircraft Exhibit within the Tourist and Event Center grounds. Look to the sky and enjoy the “Sound of Freedom” from MCAS Cherry Point Marine Air Station.
The Host Committee extends “Thanks and Appreciation” to all Chapters, Sponsors, Delegates, Advertisers, Speakers, Exhibitors and friends for their generosity, their participation and support. Please call on host members for assistance and help in making this Convention a SUCCESS.
THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Nathaniel H. Johnson
Nathaniel H. Johnson
Convention Chair 2013
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WELCOME FROM MAYOR OF HAVELOCK, NC
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WELCOME HAVELOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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WELCOME HAVELOCK TOURIST AND EVENT CENTER
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North Carolina Federation of Chapters
Fifty-Seventh Annual State Convention
Tuesday, May 7th
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Executive Board Meeting Event Center Conference Room
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration, Credentials
and Exhibitors’ Tables Event Center Lobby
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM COMMITTEE MEETINGS LOCATION
1:00 - 1:45 PM Audit Hampton Inn Conference Room
1:00 - 1:45 PM Nominating Event Center Conference Room
1:00 - 1:45 PM Rules Area A Main Hall Event Center
1:00 - 1:45 PM Ballot and Teller Area B Main Hall Event Center
1:00 - 1:45 PM Bylaws Holiday Inn Express Conf. Room
1:45 - 2:30 PM Budget Hampton Inn Conference Room
1:45 - 2:30 PM Legislative Event Center Conference Room
1:45 - 2:30 PM Sgt-At-Arms Area A Main Hall Event Center
1:45 - 2:30 PM Resolutions Area B Main Hall Event Center
1:45 - 2:30 PM Courtesy Holiday Inn Express Conf. Room
1:45 - 2:30 PM Credentials Event Center Lobby
3:30 - 4:15 PM “FIRST TIMERS” NARFE ORIENTATION:
Hosted by Sam Crain, Jr. Nathaniel Johnson Area A Main Hall Event Center
OPENING SESSION Main Hall Event Center
5:45 PM Door Prize Drawings Renee Johnson
6:00 PM
Call to Order Sam Crain, Jr., President
Recognition of Chapter Banners Sam Crain, Jr., President
Invocation Pastor Jim Daub, St. Paul Lutheran Ch., Havelock
Posting of Colors Havelock High School JROTC,
Major Alexander McCraight, Commanding Officer
Pledge of Allegiance Sam Crain, Jr., President
Host Chapter Welcome and Intro’s Nathaniel Johnson, Convention Chair
Welcome Address Mayor James Sanders, Havelock, NC
Welcome, Event Center Amanda Ohlensehlen, Sales Manager
Response to Welcomes Bennie M. Saunders, Executive Vice President
Recognition of “First Timers” Sam Crain, Jr., President
Introduction of Head Table
and Officers and Guests Sam Crain, Jr., President
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TUESDAY, May 7th (continued)
BUSINESS SESSION I Main Hall Event Center
Introduction of BC/BS Sponsor Sam Crain, Jr., President
Remarks by BC/BS Joyce Echols, Group Consultant
Remarks by GEHA Garietta Graves, Account Executive
Introduction of Federation Committees Bennie M. Saunders, EVP
FEDERATION COMMITTEES
Audit Committee Chair John Koivisto, Chapter 454
Ballot & Teller Committee Chair Harriet Bartlett, Chapter 1312
Budget Committee Chair Merrill D. Jackson, Chapter 192
Bylaws Committee Chair Bill R. Austin, Chapter 105
Courtesy Committee Chair Sue Wyatt, Chapter 808
Credentials Committee Chair Thomas Rogers, Chapter 2206
Legislative Committee Chair Robert Allen, Chapter 2295
Nominating Committee Chair Philip W. Treadway, Chapter 808
Resolutions Committee Chair Roger N. Quincoses, Chapter 454
Rules Committee Chair Walter R. Mack, Chapter 2208
Sergeant at Arms Committee Chair Joseph Boyles, Chapter 1791
COMMITTEE REPORTS
First Credentials Committee Report Thomas Rogers, Chair
Rules of the Convention, Rules Committee Walter R. Mack, Chair
ADJOURN UNTIL 8:30 AM WEDNESDAY MAY 8th
7:00 PM - BC/BS AND NC FEDERATION RECEPTION – MAIN HALL
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, May 8th
BUSINESS SESSION II Main Hall Event Center
8:15 AM Door Prize Drawings Renee Johnson
8:30 AM
Call to Order Sam Crain, Jr., President
Invocation Pastor Mark Woods, Cherry Point UMC
Pledge of Allegiance Sam Crain, Jr., President
Credentials Committee Report Thomas Rodgers, Chair
Introduction of Speaker Nathaniel Johnson, Convention Chair
“Keeping Seniors Physically and
Mentally Healthy” Judy Hickes, Peak Performance
10:00 – 10:15AM BREAK
Introduction of NARFE Speaker Sam Crain, Jr., President
“NARFE’s Legislative Agenda” Jessica Klement, Legislative Director
North Carolina Tax Issues Paul E. Sams, Immediate Past President
2012 Convention Minutes Ronald E. Buffaloe, Secretary
Federation Budget Report Gracie W. Couch, Treasurer
Sergeant-at-Arms Announcement
Recess: All Delegates Adjourn to their Area Caucus
11:15 AM Area Caucuses
Vice Presidents will chair their caucus, including election of the new Area V.P. This also is an opportunity to discuss Area and Chapter business with the Area V.P. The Area VP will ask first for nominations from the Area member of the Nominating Committee and then from the floor and will conduct the election. The gavel will remain with the current Area V.P. to preside for the remainder of the meeting.
The outgoing Area V.P. recognizes the newly elected Area V.P. and offers him/her the opportunity to speak, but the new Area V.P. will not assume responsibility until after he/she has been sworn in during the regular assembly. Federation officer candidates may take this opportunity to visit Area caucuses. Delegates shall return to the general assembly room not later than 1:00 PM. The Nominating Committee Chair shall provide results of the area caucus elections to the Federation President who will announce the results during the next business session.
Area Caucus Meeting Locations:
Area I Event Center Conference Room Area IV Main Room Area B
Area II Event Center Breakout Room Area V Holiday Inn Exp. Meet. Room
Area III Main Room Area A Area VI Hampton Inn Meeting Room
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch – Tourist and Event Center will provide box lunches for guests who pre-registered for the Convention
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, May 8th (continued)
BUSINESS SESSION III Main Hall Event Center
1:00 PM Door Prize Drawings Renee Johnson
1:15 PM
Call to Order Sam Crain, Jr., President
Credentials Committee Report Thomas Rodgers, Chair
Introduction of NC DOJ Speaker Robert Allen, Public Relations Officer
“Crimes Against Senior Citizens” Brandon J. Madden, NC Dept. of Justice
Introduction of Region X VP Sam Crain, Jr., President
Region X Vice President Comments William F. Martin
2:30 – 2:45 PM BREAK
Election of Officers Paul E. Sams, Immediate Past President
Announcements and Introduction of Candidates for Federation Offices
Sergeant at Arms Committee Joseph Boyles, Chair
Only Delegates will remain in the Business Session for Election
Ballot & Teller Committee Harriet Bartlett, Chair
Description of the election process
Bylaws Committee - First Reading Bill R. Austin, Chair
(All comments will be held until the second reading)
Resolutions Committee Roger N. Quincoses, Chair
Audit Committee John Koivisto, Chair
Budget Committee Merrill D. Jackson, Chair
Ballot and Teller Committee Harriet Bartlett, Chair
Nominating Committee Philip W. Treadway, Chair
Sergeant at Arms Committee Announcements
3:30 PM – WORKSHOPS Repeated at 4:30 PM in same rooms
Workshop 1 - Chapter Secretary and Treasurer Training Main Room A
Workshop 2 - Assisting Chapters Open Forum Main Room B
Workshop 3 - Changes to NARFE and Federation Websites Event Ctr. Conf. Room
5:15 PM - ADJOURN BUSINESS SESSION UNTIL 8:00 AM THURSDAY
6:45 PM - BANQUET DOORS OPEN MAIN HALL EVENT CENTER
Invocation Father William Lesak, Capt. US Navy, Ret., Havelock
Awards Ceremony Bennie M. Saunders, Executive Vice President
Charles R. Patton “Good Egg” Award and the Lyle V. Storch Award
Service Officer Award Sharrill Jennings, Service Officer
Music/Entertainment Havelock High School Jazz Ensemble, Jorge Benitez, Dir.
Introduction of Guests Sam Crain, Jr., President
Installation of Officers William F. Martin, Region X Vice President
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THURSDAY MORNING, May 9th
BUSINESS SESSION IV
8:00 AM Door Prize Drawings Renee Johnson
8:15 AM Call to Order Sam Crain, Jr., President
Memorial Service Area Vice-Presidents seated front row
Rolling Presentation of Names of Deceased Members
Lighting of Candles Area Vice Presidents
Closing of Service
9:00 - 9:30 AM BREAK (Hotel Checkout)
Introduction of NARFE Secretary Sam Crain, Jr., President
“Building a Better NARFE” Elaine Hughes, National Secretary
Credentials Committee Final Report Thomas Rodgers, Chair
Bylaws Committee Final Reading Bill R. Austin, Chair
Alzheimer’s Reports/Awards Margaret Malley, Alzheimer’s Coord.
NARFE-PAC Report Tom Hobgood, NARFE-PAC Coord.
Legislative Committee Report Robert Allen, Chair
Courtesy Committee Report Sue Wyatt, Chair
Membership Awards Theron Rumsey, Membership Coordinator
Recognition of Service Bennie M. Saunders, Exec. Vice President
Recognition of Planning Committee Nathaniel Johnson, Program Chair
Sergeant-at-Arms Committee Joseph Boyles, Chair
Evaluation and Remarks Sam Crain, Jr., President
Final Door Prize Drawings Renee Johnson
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
12:00 Noon Adjourn sine die
NOTE: Sergeant-at-Arms Chair dismisses Committee.
Turn in red vests to Registration Desk.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Federation Board Meeting - Event Center Conference Room
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North Carolina Federation of Chapters
Executive Board
2012-2013
Sam Crain, Jr. President
Bennie M. Saunders Executive Vice President
Ronald E. Buffaloe Secretary
Gracie W. Couch Treasurer
Freida M. Terrell Area I Vice President
Sue Hawkins Area II Vice President
Betty J. Whitten Area III Vice President
Doris Maxwell Area IV Vice President
L. Thomas Jennings Area V Vice President
Nancy Batchelor Area VI Vice President
Paul E. Sams Immediate Past President
William F. Martin Region X Vice President
Theron Rumsey Membership Coordinator
Carolyn London Legislative Officer
Sherrill Jennings Service Officer
Robert Allen Public Relations Officer
Sabine Dieringer Editor
Margaret C. Malley Alzheimer’s Coordinator
Charles Pratt Webmaster/Net Coordinator
Thomas N. Hobgood NARFE-PAC Coordinator and Parliamentarian
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BIOS OF SPEAKERS
Sam Crain, Jr., President
North Carolina Federation of Chapters
Sam was born on June 25, 1942 in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Whitehaven High School and Memphis State University. Both of his daughters – Karen and Jennifer – received their undergraduate degrees from Memphis State University. Sam’s wife, Kitty, graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, which makes for some great dynamics when watching sports on TV. Sam did not leave Memphis until 1996 when he and Kitty moved to Jackson, TN. In May, 2001 they moved to Maggie Valley, NC, where they live in a 150 year old log cabin in the mountains.
As the Vietnam War was heating up and the military draft was getting closer, Sam joined the Tennessee Air National Guard and started a career in the military. He spent the next 38 years in the same organization. After six years in the Guard, he was offered a full time position as a Civil Service employee. In 1999, he also retired from the unit with 30 years of Federal Civil Service. Sam spent the first 19 years as an enlisted person going from Airman Basic to Master Sergeant. After graduating from Memphis State University with a BBA in Accounting and Financial Management, he was commissioned as a Captain and 19 years later retired as Lt Col. His civil service and military careers went from putting fuel in airplanes to serving as Comptroller/Financial Manager for the unit.
After retirement, Sam joined NARFE as a Life Member and has served as Vice President, President and Service Officer and presently as Sunshine Chairman with Chapter 1420, Waynesville, NC.