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About Us

Statue of Indian on horseback

Spokane Indian holding salmon while sitting horseback. (Photo/Scott Robinson)

Chartered in March 1950, Spokane Chapter is a local group of federal civilian employees and retirees within NARFE. Our membership is composed of about half chapter members and half national-only members. Most members live within east-central Washington State, although some members live outside of this geographic area. A list of Chapter Leaders can be found below.

Chapter Officers
  • Kathy Brooks – President, Newsletter Editor, Service Officer, Retired U.S. Postal Service, 40 years, joined NARFE 2010
  • Bob Tribelhorn – Vice President, Retired Natural Resource Conservation Service, 35 years, joined NARFE 2015
  • Margie Dennis – Secretary, Retired U.S. Postal Service, 36 years, joined NARFE 2012
  • Arlene Patton – Treasurer, Service Officer, Retired Housing Urban Development, 24 years, joined NARFE 2008
Committee Chairs
  • Roger Bosky – Legislative (National), Director, Retired Social Security Administration, 35 years, joined NARFE 1994
  • Sue Harvey – Sunshine, Retired U.S. Postal Service, 39.5 years, joined NARFE 2011
Directors
  • Bev Benka – Retired Federal Judiciary, 24 years, joined NARFE 2015
  • Dennis Poppe – Retired U.S. Air Force, 30 years, joined NARFE 2003
  • Gisela Moyle – Annuitant Spouse, joined NARFE 2013
  • Mary Rohner – Retired U.S. Postal Service, years, joined NARFE 2025
  • Scott Robinson – Webmaster, Retired Bureau of Land Management, 34.5 years, joined NARFE 2006