FAQs
Q. Why would I want to join a statewide chapter?
A. This is the perfect chapter for current federal employees to join. There’s no conflict with your work schedule and you don’t have to drive to monthly meetings. This chapter does not hold monthly meetings. (Most chapters hold their meetings during the day when people are working.)
For retirees, the statewide chapter offers you the benefits of staying informed on legislative issues that may impact your financial future. You also receive quarterly the Texas Federation Register — the federation newspaper. Monthly meetings are not an issue as you may attend the meeting of any chapter.
Q. Who may join the statewide chapter?
A. Current federal employees, retirees, or their spouses from anywhere may join.
Q. How do I join the statewide chapter?
A. Just compete a NARFE Membership Application to join. Include your check for $48.00 (1st year’s dues) and mail it to NARFE Member Services. Two other options are listed at the bottom left of the application. Be sure to complete the block for one-year free chapter membership and enter 2365 as your chapter.
Q How much are the dues?
A. Dues are $48 for National and chapter dues are $6 after the first year free.
Q. How can I pay automatically?
A. Existing NARFE members who are annuitants, their spouses or their survivors should submit the Texas Federation TF-DW2 Dues Withholding Form for NARFE Members who are retirees, spouses of retirees or annuitant survivors and mail it to the address on the form. For existing NARFE members, your annual dues are $42.00 (National) and $6.00 (Chapter 2365) which is $48/12 or $4.00 a month.
New members who are annuitants, their spouses or their survivors should submit the Texas Federation TF-DW3 Dues Withholding Form for New Members and mail it to the address on the form. For a new member’s first year, the National dues are $48.00/12 or $4.00 a month and includes a one year free membership in Chapter 2365. Upon renewal, National dues are discounted to $42.00 annually and chapter dues of $6.00 will be added to your monthly National annual dues. The total of $48.00 divided by 12 will be $4.00 a month.
If you mail your form to the Texas Federation Treasurer at the address on the form, you will receive a rebate of $20.00 from the TX Federation the first time you apply for dues withholding.
Q. What will I receive for my Membership?
A. Members will receive their NARFE Magazine and the Texas Federation Register. You also get a “dynamo” legislative team at NARFE HQ that stays alert to happenings in Congress that has an impact on federal employees’ and retirees’ benefits. This legislative team lobbies to protect and preserve our earned benefits.
Q. Does the statewide chapter ever hold a meeting?
A. YES. Every other year a meeting is held at the location of the Texas Federation Conference one day before the conference starts or on a day convenient for all 2365 attendees at the conference.
Q. How are officers elected?
A. Every other year, officers will be elected by email or US Postal System mail. Request for volunteers for offices will be sent to the membership early in the year (or in late December of the prior year) . From the volunteers , a ballot will be prepared and mailed to each chapter member. All ballots must be received 30 days prior to the TX Conference . The elected officers will be notified and they are encouraged to attend the where the Chapter 2365 meeting will be held and newly elected officers will be officially installed. If elected officers are unable to attend this meeting, other arrangements will be made for installation.
Q. What if I am already a member of another chapter?
A. Members in good standing may transfer to Chapter 2365 by completing a Member Request Transfer (F-84) and mail it to the address on the form.