LEGcon25, held from June 9 – 11, 2025 is a WRAP

🎯 Conference Format & Attendance

• The event began with a “Know Before You Go” briefing on June 3, preparing attendees for the virtual platform, meeting logistics, and Advocacy Day priorities

• LEGcon25 attracted 228 registrants from 46 states plus D.C., culminating in 216 meetings with members of Congress and their staff over Advocacy Day

📋 Agenda Highlights

Training & Keynotes

• Opening address by NARFE National President William “Bill” Shackelford.

• Advocacy update by policy VP John Hatton, followed by insightful remarks from Members of Congress:

  • Reps. Kweisi Mfume, Glenn Ivey, Don Beyer, Mike Turner, Brendan Boyle, Jamie Raskin, Melanie Stansbury

  • Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Tim Kaine

Breakout Sessions

• Grassroots strategy, maximizing congressional meetings, and NARFE‑PAC fundamentals.

• A session on “Advocacy in the Age of Trump” led by Bradford Fitch.

• A Hill staff panel featuring experienced staffers:

  • Khamare Garner (Sen. Warren), Terrance Taylor (Rep. Hoyer), Meera Dheer (Rep. Goldman)

🤝 Advocacy Day & Outcomes

• On June 11, more than 200 participants held virtual meetings—driving NARFE’s legislative priorities directly to Capitol Hill staff

🛠️ Resources & Next Steps

• Attendees have access to session recordings, presentation slides, and the virtual meeting platform through the LEGcon25 Zoom Events lobby (available until July 10).

• The Advocacy Day portal remains open, and registrants are reminded to send thank-you notes by July 11

🌟 Impact & Outlook

LEGcon25 reinforced member engagement and bolstered NARFE’s grassroots advocacy by:

• Equipping members—from beginners to seasoned advocates—with lobbying tools.

• Fostering bipartisan support via direct interaction with a wide spectrum of legislators and staff.

• Preparing the federal community to face challenges and influence policy effectively amid political shifts