From the President

To support legislation and regulations beneficial to federal civilian employees and annuitants and potential annuitants under any federal civilian retirement system and to oppose those detrimental to their interests.

To promote the general welfare of federal civilian employees and annuitants and potential annuitants, to advise and assist them with respect to their rights under retirement, health and other employee and retiree benefits laws and regulations, and to represent their interests before appropriate authorities.

To cooperate with other organizations and associations in furtherance of these general objectives.

Iam excited about what NARFE has accomplished as an association thus far, setting the stage for our next 100 years. We have launched a new website and a new online community (FEDHub). We have had key advocacy wins in postal reform and employee benefits legislation. Instead of focusing on policies that were not politically viable, NARFE drafted compromise language that everyone could get on board with—and that was the language signed into law. This underscores NARFE’s strength as a nonpartisan organization that both chambers of Congress and the administration can count on to help them reach the finish line with important pieces of legislation.

NARFE has provided testimony before congressional committees, participated in meetings with government agencies, administration officials and coalition partners, and stood beside you in town hall meetings. NARFE remains the go-to resource for the federal community among the media and policymakers. And you know we will continue to advocate for federal pay increases and full COLAs for FERS retirees, support efforts to reform or repeal the GPO and WEP, and provide substantive feedback on efforts to modernize the civil service.

None of this would be possible without your involvement in NARFE. Members drive what we do and are the engine behind every ounce of progress. So, thank you for being an active part of our association and supporting our continued efforts to increase awareness of the value and contributions of federal employees and retirees.

While I am proud of our accomplishments, we have more to do to remain the federal benefits experts. Coming up is NARFE’s premier training conference, FEDcon22, August 21-23 in Scottsdale, AZ. FEDcon22 will have top-notch advocacy training, federal benefits information, and a leadership development track to help grow membership, increase member engagement at all levels of the association and dive into the practice of succession planning. Taking cues from ongoing popular content in NARFE Magazine and FEDHub, we have created a stellar lineup of content and speakers to ensure you get a lot of bang for your buck.

Potential new leadership will help steer the path for our association. This is an election year for NARFE, and ballots are included in this issue. To read candidate statements and get more information, go to www.narfe.org/2022election. Remember to exercise your right to vote for the candidates that can best represent us.

I wish you all good health, and please stay safe.

natpres@narfe.org

Once in a lifetime, a product comes along that truly moves people. Introducing the future of battery-powered personal transportation . . . The Zinger.

Throughout the ages, there have been many important advances in mobility. Canes, walkers, rollators, and scooters were created to help people with mobility issues get around and retain their independence. Lately, however, there haven’t been any new improvements to these existing products or developments in this field. Until now. Recently, an innovative design engineer who’s developed one of the world’s most popular products created a completely new breakthrough . . . a personal electric vehicle. It’s called the Zinger, and there is nothing out there quite like it.

“What my wife especially loves is it gives her back feelings of safety and independence which has given a real boost to her confi dence and happiness! Thank You!”

–Kent C., California

The first thing you’ll notice about the Zinger is its unique look. It doesn’t look like a scooter. Its sleek, lightweight yet durable frame is made with aircraft grade aluminum so it weighs only 47.2 lbs. It features one-touch folding and unfolding – when folded it can be wheeled around like a suitcase and fits easily into a backseat or trunk. Then, there are the steering levers. They enable the Zinger to move forward, backward, turn on a dime and even pull right up to a table or desk. With its compact yet powerful motor it can go up to 6 miles an hour and its rechargeable battery can go up to 8 miles on a single charge. With its low center of gravity and inflatable tires it can handle rugged terrain and is virtually tip-proof. Think about it, you can take your Zinger almost anywhere, so you don’t have to let mobility issues rule your life.

Why take our word for it? Call now, and find out how you can get a Zinger of your very own.

Available in Green, Black and Blue (shown)

10”

The Zinger folds to a mere 10 inches.

(Zoomer Chair)

Joystick can be mounted on the right or left side for rider’s comfort

The Zinger and Zoomer Chairs are personal electric vehicles and are not medical devices nor wheelchairs. They are not intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position. They are not covered by Medicare nor Medicaid. © 2022 Journey Health and Lifestyle

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