Federal employees and federal retirees—looking for NARFE chapters in the Kansas City metro area.

You're welcome to visit our chapter. We're the largest of NARFE chapters in the metro area. We have nearly 800 federal employees and federal retirees who are members of Chapter 1162 Shawnee Mission.

Our beat is Johnson County, Kansas which is in the KC metro area. Our members come from Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee, Shawnee Mission, Gardner, and Stillwell.

There are other NARFE chapters in the metropolitan area you should know about, if you don't live in Johnson County. Drop in one of our chapter meetings and we'll help you find a chapter near your residence.

What is NARFE?

If your not familiar with the name, here's a brief explanation.

It's an organization you may have wished you had. One that's looking out for your interests on Capitol Hill — especially in today's uncertain times for federal workers and retirees.

NARFE is a national nonprofit association of federal employees and federal retirees. NARFE is not a union.

NARFE is an advocate for both active and retired federal employees before Congress and the White House. Its mission is to safeguard and enhance your federal employee health benefits, retirement benefits, and pay issues.

The NARFE Association pursues its legislative agenda with federally registered advocates (aka lobbyists) to promote its positions before Congress and the White House.

Chapter members also act as advocates by personally contacting their local congressional senators and representatives to support passage of federal legislation that benefits federal employees and federal retirees.

NARFE has some 310,000 members. And it's been active on the national scene since 1921.

NARFE has years of experience on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies that have made NARFE a respected name among members of Congress and a key player in the federal community.

Mike Causey popular radio columnists on Federal News Radio in Washington, DC talks about NARFE and why NARFE is important to you.

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NARFE Magazine
September 2010 issue

September magazine cover page
  • NARFE's award-winning magazine has information you won't find under the cover of any other publications.
  • It's a magazine dedicated solely to the interests and well being of federal employees and retirees.
  • Read articles by staff specialists who have actually worked in the federal agencies that are responsible for handling your annuity benefits and health insurance plans. That's a big plus for you.
  • Read articles by experienced specialist who report on legislation in an unbiased and factual style.
  • National's officers write on a variety issues that affect our organization and goals.
  • Magazine is published monthly. Legislation news is updated weekly and sent directly to your email address, it's also available by telephone or fax.
  • PLUS a weekly electronic newsletter, NARFE News Watch, for members having email addresses registered with NARFE headquarters.