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Former Chapter Officers receive Recognition

Chapter president, member, and florida federation president standing in front of chapter members after certificate presentation

Florida Federation President Steve Abney (r) presents a certificate of service to Past Chapter President Bill Denney (c) – Chapter President Jack Simes (l)

Chapter president, member, and florida federation president standing in front of chapter members

Florida Federation President Steve Abney (r) presents a certificate of service to Past Chapter Treasurer Linda Gardner (c) – Chapter President Jack Simes (l)

Florida Federation President Steve Abney (r) presents a certificate of service to Past Secretary Ellen Bohde (c) – Chapter President Jack Simes (l)

Chapter Officers Installation Ceremony for term May 2026 – April 2027

Three chapter officers on left and Florida Federation President on right during swearing in ceremony

Chapter President Jack Simes (l), Second Secretary Ellen Bohde (c) and Treasurer Don Murphy (r) are sworn in as Officers by Florida Federation President Stephen Abney (far right)

May 2026 Monthly Meeting

Dave Hartzell standing in front of chapter members and speaking about fraud

David Hartzell-Retired Police Captain

Dave Hartzell poses for a photo

April 2026 Monthly Meeting

Guest speaker Sharon Vasickanin provides information regarding Project Linus to chapter members.

Sharon Vasickanin speaks to members regarding Project Linus and the handmade fleece blankets and quilts their organization provides to children facing serious trauma or illness.

January 2026 Monthly Meeting

Ellen Spradley speaks to members about the 2025 tax filing season. She gave an overview of significant changes to itemized and standard deductions.

2025 Annual Holiday Luncheon

2025 Annual Luncheon – Stonewood ISB

Health Insurance Fair – November 17, 2025

Chapter members seated and prepared to listen to representatives from four health insurance companies provide updates on insurance changes in 2026.

31 Chapter members were in attendance at the 2025 Health Insurance Fair

GEHA Health Insurance representatives give updates to Chapter members.

Representatives from GEHA Insurance provide updates to Chapter members

BC/BS Health Insurance representative gives updates to Chapter members.

Representative from BCBS Insurance provides updates to Chapter members

UHC Health Insurance representative gives updates to Chapter members.

Representative from UHC Insurance provides updates to Chapter members

AETNA Health Insurance representative gives updates to Chapter members.

Representative from AETNA Insurance provides updates to Chapter members

Walk to End Alzheimer’s on November 1, 2025

Chapter 2247 Members at the Walk to End Alzheimer's

Chapter 2247 Members participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Manned a NARFE Information Table

Flower Garden at the Walk to End Alzheimer's

Garden to honor those with or caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other related conditions.

Chapter 2247 October Monthly Meeting

Guest standing giving speech to chapter members seated at tables

Cheryl Meeks provides information regarding the Bridgeview Center

Guest standing and giving a briefing to chapter members seated at tables

Chapter members listen attentively as Cheryl Meeks discusses donations given to the Bridgeview Center.

Florida Federation welcomes new Officers

Left to Right: Region III Vice President Lynn Harper
Trish Vevera – Secretary
Stephen Abney, President
Keith Bass, 1st Vice President
Scott Stover, Treasurer

Chapter 2247 September Monthly Meeting

Members discuss business during the September 2025 Chapter meeting