71st Annual Conference<\/strong> The Virginia Federation of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) proudly welcomes members, guests, and partners to our 71st Annual Conference. This gathering brings together leaders and members from across the Commonwealth to learn, collaborate, and strengthen our shared commitment to advocacy, service, and community.\u00a0 We proudly\u00a0announce our\u00a071st Annual Conference<\/strong>, returning in 2026 to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and the welcoming city of\u00a0Harrisonburg, Virginia<\/strong>. This signature event brings together members, leaders, advocates, and partners from across the Commonwealth to learn, collaborate, and shape NARFE\u2019s future in Virginia.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s conference provides opportunities for education, leadership development, and meaningful connections. Through workshops, presentations, and discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into legislative advocacy, membership growth, retirement and healthcare issues, and organizational leadership\u2014all designed to support strong chapters and an engaged membership.<\/p>\n As we meet in 2026, we also celebrate two important milestones: the 71st anniversary of the Virginia Federation of NARFE<\/strong> and the 250th anniversary of our nation<\/strong>. These anniversaries remind us of the enduring value of public service and the importance of ensuring that the voices of federal employees and retirees continue to be heard and respected.<\/p>\n NARFE\u2019s mission remains vital today. Through advocacy at both the state and national levels, member education, and outreach within our communities, we work together to protect earned benefits and promote the well-being of current and retired federal employees and their families.<\/p>\n This conference reflects the strength of our organization \u2014 built on volunteer leadership, shared experience, and a commitment to service. Whether attending workshops, connecting with exhibitors, or engaging in fellowship with colleagues and friends, we hope you leave inspired, informed, and energized to continue advancing our mission.<\/p>\n In 2026, our theme \u2014\u00a0\u201cYour Voice, Your Future, Our Mission\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 reflects our core. Every member\u2019s voice matters. Every idea contributes to a stronger future, and together we advance a mission rooted in service, advocacy, and community.\u00a0 This conference is more than a gathering. It is a space to share knowledge, strengthen leadership, expand our advocacy efforts, and build lasting connections that support federal employees and retirees across the state.<\/p>\n Over three days, attendees will enjoy a dynamic mix of:<\/p>\n Engaging speakers and workshops<\/strong>\u00a0focused on advocacy, technology, leadership, and membership growth \n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Virginia Federation of NARFE\u2019s 71st Annual Conference brings members together to learn, connect, and strengthen our shared commitment to advocacy, service, and the future of federal employees and retirees \u2014 Your Voice, Your Future, Our Mission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2175,"parent":1579,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"kp-content-permissions":[],"class_list":["post-2307","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2307"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2311,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2307\/revisions\/2311"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1579"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"kp-content-permissions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.narfe.org\/va\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kp-content-permissions?post=2307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Your Voice, Your Future, Our Mission<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMeaningful discussions<\/strong>\u00a0on the future of NARFE, both in Virginia and nationally
\nNetworking opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0that connect members, chapter leaders, and newcomers
\nUpdates from national officers and subject-matter experts
\n<\/strong>Special events and activities<\/strong>\u00a0highlighting the best of Harrisonburg and the Valley<\/p>\nYour Voice. Your Future. Our Mission<\/strong><\/h5>\n