For additional information or to provide additional input please contact us by emailing fortnorfolkfew@gmail.com.
FEW Cruise Survey - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FEW_Cruise_Survey
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Are you interested in taking a cruise?
Federally Employed Women is planning a cruise for 2011. To maximize participation we want YOUR input. Please click on the link below (FEW Cruise Survey) and complete the survey questions as soon as possible but no later than April 5, 2010.
For additional information or to provide additional input please contact us by emailing fortnorfolkfew@gmail.com.
FEW Cruise Survey - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FEW_Cruise_Survey
For additional information or to provide additional input please contact us by emailing fortnorfolkfew@gmail.com.
FEW Cruise Survey - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FEW_Cruise_Survey
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
2010 Census - It Matters!
The 2010 census forms will be arriving in the mail soon. You will have 10 questions to answer. Be sure to tell your family and friends to completed their forms and mail them back to ensure your community receives much-needed Federal funding.
By completing your 2010 census form, you are helping to secure Federal funding to support education, health care, housing and economic development in your community. Counting every person living in this country is a huge job and we need everyone’s participation! If every member of your community is not counted in the census, we all lose. In the 2000 census, millions of people went uncounted.
In addition to allocating funds, the census affects your voice in Congress. The results of the data are used to adjust the number of districts per state and the number of representatives your state has in Congress. So, you can see that many things are impacted by the census and how important it is to have each person in our families, neighborhoods, and communities counted.
For more detailed and accurate information on the census, please go to the official website at: www.2010.census.gov/2010census.
Thank you and let each of us do our part to make the "2010 Census" a success !!!
By completing your 2010 census form, you are helping to secure Federal funding to support education, health care, housing and economic development in your community. Counting every person living in this country is a huge job and we need everyone’s participation! If every member of your community is not counted in the census, we all lose. In the 2000 census, millions of people went uncounted.
In addition to allocating funds, the census affects your voice in Congress. The results of the data are used to adjust the number of districts per state and the number of representatives your state has in Congress. So, you can see that many things are impacted by the census and how important it is to have each person in our families, neighborhoods, and communities counted.
For more detailed and accurate information on the census, please go to the official website at: www.2010.census.gov/2010census.
Thank you and let each of us do our part to make the "2010 Census" a success !!!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Coming Soon: Diamond Lifetime or Lifetime Membership Application
For members who would like to become Diamond Lifetime or Lifetime Members, there will soon be a form to complete your application.
A Lifetime Membership may be granted to regular members in good standing for the previous five (5) consecutive years as specified in Article III, Section 5 of FEW's National Bylaws. It is a one time cost of $300.00 A national lifetime membership does not preclude payment of yearly chapter/Regional obligations. Lifetime members will receive a permanent membership card specifying holder is a lifetime member, a letter of acknowledgment signed by the National President and a personalized plaque showing lifetime membership.
For the most up-to-date version of the Annual Membership form go to http://www.few.org/docs/forms/FEW_Membership_Form.pdf
A Lifetime Membership may be granted to regular members in good standing for the previous five (5) consecutive years as specified in Article III, Section 5 of FEW's National Bylaws. It is a one time cost of $300.00 A national lifetime membership does not preclude payment of yearly chapter/Regional obligations. Lifetime members will receive a permanent membership card specifying holder is a lifetime member, a letter of acknowledgment signed by the National President and a personalized plaque showing lifetime membership.
For the most up-to-date version of the Annual Membership form go to http://www.few.org/docs/forms/FEW_Membership_Form.pdf
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
FEW National President Sue Webster shares her journey
My Personal Journey
It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not. ~ Author Unknown
I have felt the need to share my personal story for quite some time, so I would like to take a few minutes to do so in this issue of News & Views. In High School and into my mid-20s and even into my early 30’s, I was PAINFULLY shy. I thought that I would never overcome this problem. I now know that this was because of a huge issue with a lack of confidence. Thankfully, I have overcome my issues with shyness, and I credit my experiences with Federally Employed Women (FEW) for giving me confidence and experiences that have helped me to do so.
Today I know there are medically-prescribed drugs available, and I often wonder if they had been available then, if I would have used them. I do not know, but I am thankful that I do not need them now. FEW provides opportunities for gaining skills in public speaking (something I thought would kill me once upon a time), developing networking and social skills and learning so many other skills. The legislative program in itself is one that is very empowering. Having the opportunity to go into our CAPWIZ program and learn about the issues that affect us as women and federal employees is very educational and powerful and has given me great confidence that I once lacked as an individual. In addition, the training programs provided offered information that has also been very valuable to building confidence and has helped me tremendously. The support that I have found through my networking within FEW has helped me beyond measure as well as the opportunities for speaking and interacting during various meetings.
I still get somewhat nervous on certain occasions, but I will tell you it is not what it once was!
When I started with FEW in 1992, I never imagined that one day I would be sitting at the table with agency heads talking about issues of importance to our members; or standing in front of 2,000 National Training Program attendees speaking about FEW or have those countless other wonderful opportunities that FEW has provided. It has been an amazing journey that will not end until I choose for that journey to end, as I plan to continue to support this wonderful organization for as long as I am able.
If you are considering running for an office in FEW, serving as a committee chair or helping on a committee, I encourage you to take the first step and go for it. The benefits are amazing!
Only as high as I reach can I grow,
Only as far as I seek can I go,
Only as deep as I look can I see,
Only as much as I dream can I be.
~Karen Ravn
**Also in the FEW News & Views - February 2010 Issue Volume 2, Issue 13**
It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not. ~ Author Unknown
I have felt the need to share my personal story for quite some time, so I would like to take a few minutes to do so in this issue of News & Views. In High School and into my mid-20s and even into my early 30’s, I was PAINFULLY shy. I thought that I would never overcome this problem. I now know that this was because of a huge issue with a lack of confidence. Thankfully, I have overcome my issues with shyness, and I credit my experiences with Federally Employed Women (FEW) for giving me confidence and experiences that have helped me to do so.
Today I know there are medically-prescribed drugs available, and I often wonder if they had been available then, if I would have used them. I do not know, but I am thankful that I do not need them now. FEW provides opportunities for gaining skills in public speaking (something I thought would kill me once upon a time), developing networking and social skills and learning so many other skills. The legislative program in itself is one that is very empowering. Having the opportunity to go into our CAPWIZ program and learn about the issues that affect us as women and federal employees is very educational and powerful and has given me great confidence that I once lacked as an individual. In addition, the training programs provided offered information that has also been very valuable to building confidence and has helped me tremendously. The support that I have found through my networking within FEW has helped me beyond measure as well as the opportunities for speaking and interacting during various meetings.
I still get somewhat nervous on certain occasions, but I will tell you it is not what it once was!
When I started with FEW in 1992, I never imagined that one day I would be sitting at the table with agency heads talking about issues of importance to our members; or standing in front of 2,000 National Training Program attendees speaking about FEW or have those countless other wonderful opportunities that FEW has provided. It has been an amazing journey that will not end until I choose for that journey to end, as I plan to continue to support this wonderful organization for as long as I am able.
If you are considering running for an office in FEW, serving as a committee chair or helping on a committee, I encourage you to take the first step and go for it. The benefits are amazing!
Only as high as I reach can I grow,
Only as far as I seek can I go,
Only as deep as I look can I see,
Only as much as I dream can I be.
~Karen Ravn
**Also in the FEW News & Views - February 2010 Issue Volume 2, Issue 13**
Friday, March 5, 2010
Women's History Month 30th Anniversary Celebration - March 24, 2010
Come Join the 30th Anniversary Celebration in our Nation's Capitol
In 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation recognizing the importance of honoring, and celebrating the achievements of American women.
Please join this historic anniversary celebration on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 24, 2010
In addition to the special event in the Capitol, the National Women's History Project and several women's organizations will be sponsoring a series of events, programs, and celebrations from March 23rd to March 28th.
Included in these events will be a two women's historic sites bus tours - one on Thursday, March 25th from 9 to 1 and another on Saturday, March 27th from 9 to 2. For detailed information and a schedule of events, email the National Women's History Project at nwhp@nwhp.org.
30 Years of Writing Women Back into History has changed the consciousness of our nation. We welcome this historic opportunity to celebrate.
Come join us!
National Women's History Project
3440 Airway Drive, Suite F
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-636-2888
http://www.nwhp.org/
In 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation recognizing the importance of honoring, and celebrating the achievements of American women.
Please join this historic anniversary celebration on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 24, 2010
In addition to the special event in the Capitol, the National Women's History Project and several women's organizations will be sponsoring a series of events, programs, and celebrations from March 23rd to March 28th.
Included in these events will be a two women's historic sites bus tours - one on Thursday, March 25th from 9 to 1 and another on Saturday, March 27th from 9 to 2. For detailed information and a schedule of events, email the National Women's History Project at nwhp@nwhp.org.
30 Years of Writing Women Back into History has changed the consciousness of our nation. We welcome this historic opportunity to celebrate.
Come join us!
National Women's History Project
3440 Airway Drive, Suite F
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-636-2888
http://www.nwhp.org/
Thursday, March 4, 2010
41st National Training Program
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has issued a memorandum of support for FEW's 41st National Training Program (NTP). This year's event, "Jazz Up Your Career," will be held July 12-16, 2010, in New Orleans, LA. FEW NTP 2010 is open to everyone and provides training and workshops over a wide range of topics including OPM's Fundamental Competencies and Executive Core Qualifications leadership competencies.
Lastest update on membership processing
FEW National Office recently modified a portion of membership processing to streamline steps and achieve faster posting of membership transactions. While this modification will only effect internal operations at National Office, the transition period has caused a few anomalies outlined below:
* There is currently a back log of new and renewal membership checks deposited after February 5th that have been deposited by the bank, but not been fully processed in the FEW database.
* Members who have paid their renewals in the month of February may still receive renewal notices due to the backlog of checks.
Thanks for your patience and support of FEW!
* There is currently a back log of new and renewal membership checks deposited after February 5th that have been deposited by the bank, but not been fully processed in the FEW database.
* Members who have paid their renewals in the month of February may still receive renewal notices due to the backlog of checks.
Thanks for your patience and support of FEW!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Welcome to our online community!
The Fort Norfolk Chapter of Federally Employed Women is exited to establish an online presence! Be sure to bookmark our Blog for the latest updates about our chapter's programs, community service events and meetings. In the upcoming days, we will also be launching our Facebook Fan Page. In the meantime, be sure to check out the National Level FEW Facebook Fan Page!!!
