Hutchinson Welcomes the KS Federation of NARFE

Hutchinson Welcomes the Kansas Federation of National Active & Retired Federal Employees State Convention

HUTCHINSON, Kansas, (March 28, 2008) – The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (CVB) welcomes the Kansas Federation of National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), to Hutchinson for their State Convention.  The conference will be held at the Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center, from April 27-29, and is expected to draw approximately 200 attendees from all across Kansas.

“We are pleased that NARFE chose to have their convention in Hutchinson,” said LeAnn Cox, Director, CVB. “Each convention that is held in our community has an impact on our local economy. This convention will have an approximate economic impact of $56,000.”

The Hutchinson Salt City Chapter will be hosting the event, with registration at 12:30 Sunday, April 27, or Monday from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. The activities at the convention will include various committee meetings, round table discussions, informational speakers, election of state officers, silent and live auction to raise funds for Alzheimer’s and a banquet on Monday night. Featured guest speakers include: Chuck Timanus, Director of Public Relations from the national headquarters in, Alexandria, VA and Richard Thissen, Region V Vice-President. The convention will close at noon, Tuesday, April 29.

The NARFE organization is governed by an elected leadership consisting of approximately 1,650 chapters, 50 state federations, plus the District of Columbia. Kansas has 45 chapters. The main objective of NARFE is to keep members informed of their earned benefits, to improve and protect those benefits.

The convention is open to any retired federal employee, member or non-member of NARFE. Registration is required by April 7 and may be made by contacting Clyde Woolfolk, 620.663.2513; Bill Collins, 620.662.8896; or Harold Gottsch, 620.663.5225.