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John Burton
Chapter 717 President

Special Link for Federal Employees
Tree Planting Info Gala Anniversary Party
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June Meeting Photos, Speaker ABC 7’s Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan!

JULY 2010 CONSUMER PRICE NEWS.
The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 0.03% percent from June to July
NARFE Legislative Hotline, number 725 was released Friday, July 30th. Senate action on federal pay and “Meet Your Candidates Month” are covered.
NARFE Legislative Hotline, number 723 was released Friday, July 16th. House passage of “telework” legislation and consumer price news are covered.
NARFE Legislative Hotline, number 720 was released Friday, June 18th.  Senate consideration of a federal pay freeze, May consumer price news and the June 30 meeting of the Fiscal Commission are covered.
ALZHEIMER’S Updates: EXERCISE & MEDITERRANEAN-TYPE DIET COMBINED LOWER RISK
Pres. John Burton opens the June meeting and welcomes guests.
Devotions by Linda Braswell
Legislative Report by Mary Hofstra
Bette Gore honored with service award.
Guest speaker Bob Harrigan, ABC 7 Chief Meteorologist explains the weather while entertaining members and guests at June 17th Meeting.  Keep up to date on the current weather at mysuncoast.com.
   
Caroyln Bach, Bette Gore and Auctioneer Jean Marie Burton inspect the merchandise.
The April 15th luncheon meeting featured an auction.  $255 was  raised for Alzheimer's charities and the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA).  Members donated a wide assortment of articles for the sale.  At times the bidding was quite lively and all seem to have enjoyed the banter.  Guests and new members were welcomed.
         Thank you to all those who helped, specifically our main auctioneer Jean Marie Burton, lower center and primary assistant Karen Bosley, lower far left.  Kudos to members Lucy Boyce, lower right on the left and Mary Hofstra, lower right for volunteering to take over membership and legislative positions, resp.
Karen Bosley helps at the auction New Volunteers Lucy Boyce and Mary Hofstra
    March 18th meeting featured guest speaker Cardiologist Dr. Ki Hassler, pictured center at right.  Dr. Hassler represented practical methods, based on studies, of reducing our risk of stroke and heart attack.  Learn more!  NARFE 717 member Dorothy Hassler, pictured far right, is Dr. Hassler's grandmother-in-law.  2nd VP Jean Marie Burton at left and below represents the doctor with a Certificate of Appreciation for her visit.  Click for larger image!
       
Service Awards           Speaker William Battle
The NARFE 717 February meeting was held on February 18th.  Meeting featured presentation of a service award to Terry Greenwood (above left with President John Burton) and an interesting program by speaker Patrick Hanna (above right with 2nd VP Jean Marie Burton) who is the Regional Director for the Seniors vs. Crime Project..
 
Service Awards
Featured speaker was WILLIAM E. BATTLE (right) of the Sarasota office of the FBI.  Mr. Battle gave a very interesting and eye-opener slide show talk about his year long  visit to IRAQ/Afghaniston in 2008.
The NARFE 717 January meeting, held on the 21st, featured presentation of service awards to (right to left): Nancy Marik, Jean Marie Burton, and Karen Bosley by Chapter President Burton (back left).  Awards were upright etched glass plaques given for past NARFE 717 service in various capacities.
Speaker William Battle
HOLIDAY Party held at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club on December 17, 2009, 102 members and guests including Venice Mayor Ed Martin attend.  Wally Roepke, Florida Federation President, installs Chapter 717 2010 Officiers.  Santa Claus makes a special appearance to hand out holiday gifts to table winners.  Matt Priscutti wins single 50/50 and donates it to Alzheimers Fund.  Entertainment was JUST THE TWO OF US featuring Robert Hosfeld & Doug White playing/singing various holiday numbers. Officer Installation for 2010
Chapter 717, 2010 elected officers (r-l): President John Burton, 1st VP William Leatham, 2nd VP Jean Marie Burton, Secretary Carolyn Bach, Treasurer Elizabeth Banta

View holiday party pictures!
 
 
 
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Last modified: 06/08/2010 by NARFE Member Nancy Marik