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Derby City Chapter, FEW, #082, Louisville, Kentucky
Anne Ramsey, Editor
http://fewderbycity.org
May is Asian/Pacific Islanders Awareness Month
May 3-9 is Public Service Recognition Week
May 10-17 is National Women’s Health Week
May/Jun 2015
members for training and preparing for advancement in their
careers.
On April 11, 2015, Derby City FEW held a training event,
“Federal Jobs: From Resume through Interview” at the NPC
for the Louisville Metro area. Everyone that attended
thought the training was phenomenal. We had a job fair that
morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. At 9 a.m. Johnny Nichols,
NAF, Debt and FMS Accounting Branch, started the training
with, ‘Federal Job Hunting- Part 1 and 2”. He provided the
class with excellent examples of how to put together a
federal resume and the types of pitfalls to avoid. He also
provided guidance on using USAJOBS and the application
process. His tips on how to fill out applications and how
federal resumes differ from private ones were invaluable.
Everyone was very excited by the information shared and
thought his presentation was excellent. During lunch, we
had Harvey Parris, Jr., CPAC, talk to us about Military
Preference. He gave us handouts and explained the different
types of military preference, how they apply, and the
benefits of each. The last session of the day was
“Interviewing Skills”, by Carol Dawson, EEO Guidance,
Inc. Carol is a wonderful speaker and trainer. She had the
entire room engaged in the material she presented. The
information that she shared and the tips that she gave were
extremely valuable. This is an area that many people do not
take the time to prepare for and her training explained many
of the pitfalls people hit because of bad preparation. The
day was a success. This training was made possible by so
many in our chapter and I would like to thank personally
Paula Thompson for her leadership on the training
committee. Without her efforts, we would not have been
able to provide this worthwhile service to the area. I would
also like to thank the Census Bureau for supporting us by
providing the facility for our use, Susan Horn from Blue
Cross, Blue Shield, Federal for being an awesome sponsor,
the AFGE for providing breakfast and supporting our efforts
with their members.
President’s Message
It is Kentucky Derby time!
This is the time of year in Louisville for
which our Chapter got its name. The
three week long celebration is kicking off
and will culminate with the “Run for the
Roses” on May 2, 2015. It is always an
exciting time for our area with tons of events from a
fireworks show, marathons, parades, steamboat races,
basketball shoot-outs, balloon glow with race, baseball,
concerts, fairs and of course horse racing. If you have never
been to visit Louisville during this time, I encourage you to
come join the fun.
Derby City Federally Employed Women (FEW) has had a
great two months since my last report. During March,
members of our Chapter attended the Southeast Regional
Training program (RTP) on March 11-13 in Oak Ridge,
Tennessee. The members that were fortunate to go came
back with glowing reports of the quality of training and
events that were sponsored by the Oak Ridge FEW Chapter.
During our March 19 Chapter meeting, the members who
attended gave the Chapter a report on all the activities and
training from the RTP. If you have never had a chance to
attend a training program sponsored by FEW, I highly
recommend that you do so. The next chance for you will be
in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 13-17 for the National
Training Program (NTP). Visit www.few.org where you
will find all the information about registration, hotels and
classes. They have an excellent line up of training for the
federal worker so mark your calendars and get ready.
Everyone mark their calendars for the 40 th anniversary
celebration of Derby City FEW Chapter on June 18 at
Wildwood Country Club. Many special guests are going to
be speaking to us about Derby City FEW’s history including
National Past President Sue Webster. There will be a good
food, good entertainment and good fellowship so plan to join
us!
On March 28, Derby City Chapter members assisted with
the Public Radio telethon by staffing the phones and taking
donations. This is one of the community services that our
chapter supports every year and the members who
participate always report back that it is a worthwhile event.
Derby City Chapter also held an affinity group meeting at
the Census Bureau’s National Processing Center (NPC) on
March 24. We took an opportunity at this meeting to discuss
with employees the opportunities that are available to FEW
Laura
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2014 – 2015 Chapter Officers and Committees
vision and left sided numbness (no paralysis). While his
recovery is going slower than we expected, he is expected to
make a full recovery. He won't be able to drive for a while,
much less fly! He will be grounded for a year before he can
even start trying to get his license back. It will likely be two
years before he can fly, if he ever can. Thankfully, I have
enough sick leave that I am able to take FMLA to be with
him. We appreciate all the prayers!”
President – Laura Dillander, Census Bureau
1st Vice President – Reginna Morris, Veteran’s Benefits
Administration
2nd Vice President – Lauralee Northington, Retired, Census
Bureau
Secretary – Mary Lou Andres, Retired, F.B.I.
Treasurer – Becky Giles, Retired, F.B.I.
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Audit – Susan Janssen
Community Involvement – Becky Giles and Lauralee
Northington
Diversity – Nancy Neviett-Stagner
Training & Scholarships – Paula Thompson/Aretha
Wilkerson
Publicity – Donna Walker
Budget & Finance – Lauralee Northington
Membership – Anne Carter/Sharon Humphrey
Programs – Reginna Morris
Bylaws – Beverly Heiden/Anita Stringer
Compliance - Carol Dawson
Legislative – Judy Dillander/Lauralee Northington
Newsletter – Anne Ramsey, plus all officers and committee
chairs
Mentoring – Betty Southerland/Paula Thompson
Parliamentarian – Esther Thomas
Sandy Carver reports that she is “still at the VA in
Louisville and will be celebrating 34 years in November. I
was recently promoted to the Lead Technologist of the
Chemistry Department in the Pathology & Laboratory
Medicine Service. Last year, I completed a ten month
training program entitled “Louisville Emerging Achievers in
Development (LEAD)”. It is a wonderful training program
that develops leaders within the organization.”
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Our January speaker, Christy Barger, a nurse at the Census
Bureau, reports that her husband is very ill with stage 4
colon cancer. Please remember him in your prayers.
If you have news about yourself or another member to
share, please let me know. Send information to
[email protected].
If you are interested in serving on any committee or just
would like information about any committee, please contact
Laura Dillander at [email protected].
Member News
Mary Lou Andres’ husband, Andy, was in the hospital
March 12-19. He fell at home and lacerated his liver
and fractured a rib. The treatment caused problems with his
heart. He’s now recovering at home.
FEW Monthly Meeting Info
Thursday, May 14, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Against the Grain, 401 E. Main St.
Program: TBA
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Thursday, June 4, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
Teleconference
Another sad note from Mary Lou that we didn’t get in time
for the last newsletter: Her brother, Jimmy Ham, passed on
January 20, 2015. As most of you know, Jimmy had lived
with Mary Lou and Andy for 10-12 years and had been
taking dialysis treatments for several years. Even though he
had been very sick, his passing was unexpected and came as
a shock. Jimmy was cremated and there was no funeral or
visitation. There will be a memorial service at a later date.
Thursday, June 18, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Wildwood Country Club
Program: Derby City Chapter 40th Anniversary
Speaker: Sue Webster, Past-President, FEW
Reservations Requested – Call Ginna Morris, 502-7274238, [email protected]
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Rhonda Parerro’s husband, Ted, had a stroke February 24.
“He was in the hospital for about a week then spent another
week in inpatient rehab. He is now in outpatient rehab. The
stroke was in an area of the brain that affects mostly
balance. He is still experiencing a lot of dizziness, double
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Derby City Programs for 2014-2015
Lifetime Members
By Ginna Morris, Program Chair
By Becky Giles, Treasurer
May 7, 2015 – Board Meeting
May 14, 2015 – Regular Meeting
June 4, 2015 – Board Meeting
June 18, 2015 – 40th Anniversary Celebration
July 9, 2015 – Board Meeting
July 16, 2015 – Regular Meeting
August 6, 2015 – Board Meeting
August 20, 2015 – Regular Meeting
September 3, 2015 – Board Meeting
September 17, 2015 Regular Meeting
October 1, 2015 – Board Meeting
October 15, 2015 – Regular Meeting
November 5, 2015 – Board Meeting
November 19, 2015 – Regular Meeting
December 17, 2015 (tent.) – Christmas Celebration
Your annual Chapter dues of $20 were due by March 31.
We are no longer providing any paper bills, but we hope that
you can help us save some trees by just bringing your cash
or check to the next monthly meeting or by mailing it to PO
Box 1721, Louisville, Kentucky 40201. Since we are
required to pay a Southeast Regional assessment for every
member on our roster, we need to receive your dues as soon
as possible. Thanks for your monetary support which helps
us to provide training and scholarships as well as pay the
regional assessments. If you are unable to meet this
obligation, please let me know ([email protected])
because I will be dropping friendly reminders in the mail
later this month. We would love to see all of you in person,
but if you can’t make a meeting, at least make a phone call
or send a note so that your fellow members and friends can
be aware of what is happening in your life. A special thanks
to all for your continued support of Derby City Chapter.
Becky Giles, Treasurer 812-923-3876
Membership Report
By Anne Carter, Membership Chair
Derby City Chapter
Federally Employed Women
40th Anniversary
Over the last several weeks we have been actively recruiting
members for Derby City and Gold Vault Chapters at
numerous events on Fort Knox. We started by handing out
Chapter brochures and membership applications at the
Women’s History Observance at the Wayburn Theater on
March 26. We set up an information table at the Human
Resource Command (HRC) Welcome Center for the Race
package pick up on March 27 and 30. On March 31, HRC
held a 5k run/walk to honor Women’s History Month.
Posters from the New Albany High School Art Department
were displayed and voted on not only at these events but at
the National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, as
well as the FBI in Louisville. The posters were quite a
crowd pleaser and when an information booth was set up for
the Sgt Audi Murphy Club 5k Scholarship run on April 18,
attendees asked about the posters. They were disappointed
that the contest was over and commented on the talent
displayed in the artwork.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Cocktails - 5:30 p.m.
Dinner – 6:00 p.m.
$22.00
Wildwood Country Club
5000 Bardstown Road
Louisville, Kentucky
RSVP by June 15: Lauralee Northington
(502) 448-2124 Home
(502) 594-5386 Cell
[email protected]
Mail checks to: P.O. Box 1721
Louisville, KY 40201
April was designated as National Membership Month and
both Derby City and Gold Vault have added new members
in support of this event. To each of you who have recruited
a new member, I offer a heartfelt thank you! If each of us
could recruit one new member our Chapter would double in
size in no time.
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the Census, National Processing Center, Jeffersonville,
Indiana, at a FEW information table at the U.S. Army
Human Resource Command (HRC) Welcome Center at Ft.
Knox, for the 5K run/walk to honor Women’s History
Month on March 27 and 30, 2015, at the Ft. Knox Gold
Vault FEW Chapter Meeting on April 9, 2015, the Ft. Knox
Audie Murphy Club 5K Scholarship Run on April 18, 2015
and at the Louisville Office of the FBI’s March Women’s
History Month celebration. Most voters had trouble
choosing just one favorite!
New Members
Welcome to the following new members of the Derby City
Chapter:
Rosetta Smith, FBI, London, KY
Amber Spriggs, Census Bureau
Julie Wilson, Census Bureau
Christina Burchett, Corps of Engineers
Veronica Cohron, Census Bureau
Shirley Yarborough, Census Bureau
The following posters were submitted by art students of New
Albany High School, 1020 Vincennes Street, New Albany,
Indiana:
Is Your Personal Information Correct?
Are you receiving regular emails from the Derby City
Chapter and National FEW? If not, they probably don’t
have your correct email. Visit www.few.org under
“Member” and check your personal information to be sure it
is correct. You need to update the national membership
roster yourself. FEW needs a personal email because
legislative information cannot be sent to a government
computer. Also, when you do that, be sure Donna Walker,
Publicity Chair, has your email so she can send pertinent
Chapter information to you. Donna’s email is:
[email protected].
1st Place ($50) – Tyler Forman (9th grade)
Derby City Chapter Nominating Committee
By Lauralee Northington
A Nominating Committee was selected at the March
meeting. The members of the committee are Lauralee
Northington and Betty Southerland. The slate of officers
was discussed at the April meeting. Elections will take place
in May.
Women’s History Month Poster Contest - 2015
By Mary Lou Andres
The Derby City Chapter of Federally Employed Women
announced the winners of the annual Women’s History
Month poster contest sponsored by the Derby City Chapter
and the Louisville Office of the FBI on April 16, 2015.
Thanks to all those students who participated and to those
who voted for their favorite poster.
2nd Place ($30) – Lucinda Quinn (10th grade)
The posters were displayed at the Derby City Chapter’s
monthly meeting on March 19, 2015, at the U. S. Bureau of
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Summary of April Meeting
By Mary Lou Andres, Secretary
Generational Differences in the Workplace was the topic for
the April meeting. Nancy Neveitt-Stagner presented a chart
of the characteristics of four generations: Traditionalists,
Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials. She
cautioned us to use this information to understand other
generations but don’t use it to stereotype as not everyone of
each group has all the characteristics noted. The biggest
take-away I had from the meeting was that all generations
want respect but each doesn’t define it the same way. The
group discussion was fun and provided insight into how we
interact with different generations of co-workers.
3rd Place ($20) – Brianna Dixon (11th grade)
Louisville Public Media Spring Drive
By Lauralee Northington, Community Activities Committee
Derby City Chapter members worked with the Louisville
Public Media (LPM) Spring Drive in March.
L to R: Nancy Stagner, Diversity Chair and Ginna Morris,
1st Vice-President
Public Service Recognition Week
May 3-9 celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
(PSRW). Organized by the Public Employees Roundtable
(PER) the week honors military, federal, state, county and
local government employees whose hard work has made our
government the best in the world.
The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Government
Works.” Public servants do amazing things across our great
nation, around the world and in your hometown and
community. Government would not function efficiently
without the dedication and tireless efforts of its workforce.
PSRW 2015 recognizes the daily challenges of public
service and celebrates the accomplishments of the men and
women who answer the call and dedicate their lives to
serving the American people.
Nancy won this t-shirt as a door prize!
Guess which generation she aligns with!
During this week and throughout the year, please
communicate to others the benefits and value of the work
done by public servants. To learn more about PSRW and
ways to get involved, check out the PSRW webpage at
http://publicservicerecognitionweek.org/.
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the respect of men working at the higher levels of sports
franchises is to always act, dress and talk professionally so
they are aware that you are there to do your job and provide
professional support to the organization.
Southeast Regional Training Recap
& Summary of March Meeting
Lastly, I would like to note that I found the panel session to
be most interesting. The topic was “All Hands In: Innovate
& Collaborate.” The facilitator was Tearsa Smith, the
WATE Anchor from the Good Morning Tennessee TV show
and she posed provocative questions to the panel consisting
of Stephanie Short, Associate Deputy Director of Field
Operations for the Department of Energy (DOE): Monica
Regalbuto, Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Environmental Management for the DOE: Pamela
Reeves, United States District Judge of the Eastern District
of Tennessee: Julie Elliott, Senior Vice-President of
Compensation and Benefits for SCRIPPS Networks
Interactive, and Jamie Woodson, President and Chief
Executive Officer of SCORE. With different backgrounds
and viewpoints, it was interesting to see how all of these
ladies handled difficult situations while enjoying and
progressing in their careers.
L to R: Lauralee Northington, Becky Giles, Ruth Kruer, Anne Carter,
Susan Janssen, Anne Ramsey
Six Derby City Chapter members attended the Southeast
Regional Training Program (RTP) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
The attendees talked about the RTP at the March meeting.
Following are their reports:
In addition to wonderful training, the story and history of
Oak Ridge and how it came to be and how the whole facility
developed and supported the Manhattan Project was
fascinating. I hope to see everyone in New Orleans in July
at the 2015 NTP.
RTP 2015
By Becky Giles
My Experience at RTP
I found the keynote speakers to be quite impressive,
inspirational, and accomplished ladies but I have come to
expect that at all NTP and RTP sessions. The morning’s
first speaker was Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Deputy
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, who was just
recently appointed to that position by President Obama.
Although she was surrounded by quite a large security
detail, she provided greetings to all attendees and seemed
quite down to earth as she described how she juggled her
professional and family life and how her sons were only
interested in her new position if they were going to be able
to ride in the cars with escorts and sirens. She considered
one of her major accomplishments was negotiating the
release of nuclear materials from the former Soviet states to
the United States for safe-keeping.
By Ruth Kruer
I really enjoyed attending the 2015 Southeast RTP held in
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on March 11-13. They keynote
speakers were dynamic and the training sessions I attended
were very informative. Friday morning’s Officer Training
session was instrumental in my agreeing to accept an office
in our Chapter this coming year.
Report from RTP
By Anne Carter
The Southeast Regional Training Program held in Oak
Ridge, Tennessee, was truly an outstanding program. Becky
Giles, Ruth Kruer, Lauralee Northington, Anne Ramsey and
Anne Carter traveled together and had a great time bonding,
networking and working to make ours one of the best
Regions in FEW. Susan Janssen met us there. We were one
of several Chapters with numerous attendees. I’m proud to
say that our Chapter is always well represented at Regional
and National events.
The afternoon keynote speaker was Jenneen Kaufman, Vice
President/Chief Financial Officer of the Tennessee Titans.
She stated that she is still one of the few women in an
executive position in the National Football League (NFL)
franchises. Although there has been great progress in salary
differences between men and women in the corporate world,
it was a struggle and a pleasure for her to earn the respect of
the other executives as well as the football players because
as you can imagine this is still pretty much a man’s world.
She stated that she had always been a football fan and she
had a good knowledge of the game but the only way to gain
The Oak Ridge Chapter has excellent support from the
Department of Energy and their local agencies. I spent quite
a bit of time discussing their partnerships and gaining
insights into forming the same type of cooperation with our
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agencies here at home. The enthusiasm of the Oak Ridge
Chapter was extremely refreshing and contagious. So much
so, that I have committed to taking the Special Program
Managers Course at the National Training Program in New
Orleans in July in an effort to replicate these beneficial
partnerships.
To those of you who have never attended a Regional or
National Training Program, I would highly recommend that
you consider attending the next ones. The benefits from
these training sessions far exceed the classroom scenarios.
By meeting other leaders we have the unique opportunity to
tap into their resources and experiences and share our
successes as well. The time and money you invest in your
career and our Chapter are well worth your investment.
Dysfunctional workplace
Lower productivity
Lawsuits – discrimination
Animosity
Resentment
High attrition
Stunted development
Signs of Workplace Favoritism
 Are you spending more time with some employees
than others?
 Are decisions clear?
 Is there a lack of transparency about performance
and results?
 Is there a lack of commitment about “people
decisions”?
 Is there an unwillingness to discuss?
I’d love to have you join us and you’re more than welcome
to ride along and share a room!
What to do
 First get the facts
 Talk to your supervisor about your career and job
diplomatically (don’t ambush; creates
defensiveness)
 Continue to work hard
 Be patient
 Don’t be angry with the favored employee
Summary of Perceptions of Favoritism Class
By Anne Ramsey
One of the classes I particularly enjoyed was “Perceptions
of Favoritism” by Debbie Stairs, Ph.D. Following is a
summary of that class.
What to do if you experience this
 Discuss this with Human Resources or Employee
Concerns
 Become an expert and if you can’t, do your best
every single day
Favoritism - Favoring a person because of some extraneous
feature
Nepotism – Favoring a person because they are a family
member
Cronyism – Favoring friends and associates
Favoritism is a problem when
 Someone enjoys all the comforts of a previous or
current relationship
 Discriminatory behavior in the workplace occurs
 Incompetent people are promoted
Notes From the RTP
By Lauralee Northington
This was my first time attending an out of town Regional
Training Program and I enjoyed it very much. Just being
able to meet, mingle and socialize with a lot of people who
were from different federal agencies and other organizations
was a joy.
How do I become a favorite?
 Do your best everyday
 Volunteer for the hard stuff
 Ask for more
 Communicate regularly
 Be visible
 Provide more than what is expected
 Develop deep relationships
The facilities were outstanding. Everything was set-up just
great from the welcome reception dinner on Wednesday
through the entire time. There was plenty of food and drinks
available. All the speakers did an excellent job.
As a Manager
 Assign, select and promote based on qualifications
and skills
 Communicate, communicate, communicate
 Provide feedback to employees – all employees
 Develop relationships with every team member
 Have equal opportunity fun with everyone
They had a very interesting panel session with the facilitator
being a TV Anchor from Good Morning Tennessee. There
were three development workshops during the morning
session and three different workshops during the evening
session.
Thursday morning an ALL ABOUT FEW presentation was
presented by the Regional FEW Manager Vickie Wheeler.
That afternoon there was a FEW Regional Meeting
Impact of Workplace Favoritism
 Employee morale decreases
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informing everyone of what each Chapter has done in the
past and informing everyone of future projects. On the last
day, Friday morning, there was a FEW Officer Training
which is very beneficial because this is where you can learn
more about FEW. That afternoon we went on an Oak Ridge
Reservation Tour which was really fun and very interesting.
If you have never been to an NTP, I encourage you to make
this your year to attend. This year we are planning for a
transformational career enhancing program. Warren Bennis
said, “The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders
are born-that there is a genetic factor to leadership. This
myth asserts that people simply either have certain
charismatic qualities or not. That's nonsense; in fact, the
opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.” This is
your opportunity to receive the training necessary to make a
greater contribution to your Agency. Training is not an
option for Agencies to stay on top of trends, it's mandatory.
At this NTP, we will have with us, the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) Director, Katherine Archuletta and
Cheryl Wood, an international speaker and coach. They
know the benefits of a knowledgeable and well trained
workforce.
All in all it was very enlightening and I plan to attend more
RTP’s in future.
Derby City Chapter 1-Day Training
By Anne Ramsey
The NTP brings a week full of training and personal
awareness for federal workers. Hence, for our special
awareness initiative FEW will have the American Heart
Association (AHA) with us. Millions of Americans live with
heart disease, stroke or a cardiovascular condition. One in
three women die of heart disease and stroke. But it can be
prevented. At the NTP, we will provide tips and inspiring
stories of success. FEW declares Tuesday, July 14, 2015, as
a day to wear red in honor of heart disease. Join us and
support this effort to prevent heart disease.
I wasn’t able to attend the training on April 11 this year, but
from all reports, it was a big success. The training was
excellent as usual. The profit is estimated to be $886.79.
Thanks to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for being a
sponsor of our April 11 training.
The NTP is where we inspire the total woman - in career and
home. Take this opportunity to build upon the greatness
within you. Visit our webpage to get started with your
registration at www.few.org.
The Key Registration Dates are:
February 16, 2015
February 23, 2015
March 2, 2015
June 13, 2015
Registration
Member
Non-Member
One Day-Member
One Day-NonMember
NTP 2015 – Your "Journey to Excellence”
Begins
Diamond Lifetime Members
Lifetime Members
General Members & Non-FEW Members
Early Registration Ends
Before June 13
$1,175
$1,300
$ 700
After June 13
$1,375
$1,500
$ 700
Onsite
$1,475
$1,600
$ 700
$ 750
$ 750
$ 750
There is a special rate for members who pay their own way.
Tuition Out of Pocket (TOP) forms are available on the
FEW website. This special registration form is for a
registration rate of $700 for FEW members who are paying
their own tuition and is only for Members, Chapters or
Regions paying out-of-pocket. Agency-funded registrations
are not eligible for this special rate.
By Karen Rainey, NTP Chair
In the Spirit of Excellence, we announce that the 46th
National Training Program (NTP) registration is still open.
We invite you to start your "Journey to Excellence" with
Federally Employed Women (FEW) in New Orleans,
Louisiana, July 13 -16, 2015. This is the place to rejuvenate
and maximize your career. The NTP facilitates the mission
of FEW through providing professional growth opportunities
for all women and federal employees, along with a multitude
of self-development tools. It's not too late to register and be
a part of this premier training event.
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be eligible for tuition assistance or loan repayment programs
through their agencies -- check with your HR/Worklife
officials to find out if your agency participates.
2015-16 Scholarship Season!
Announcing New Leadership Program
Scholarships
Federally Employed Women
(FEW)/Management Concepts (MC)
Certificate Program Scholarships
By Linda Patrick, National Scholarships Chair
Community Involvement
Opening April 17, 2015 - New FEW/MC Leadership
Certificate Program Scholarships
By Becky Giles, Community Involvement Chair
We are still collecting supplies for Ronald McDonald House.
The following spring cleaning supplies are from their wish
list:
Swiffer Supplies
Disinfectant spray
Styrofoam cups
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Small brown paper lunch bags
Garbage bags: 10, 13, 30, and 55 gallon
Furniture polish
Windex
Multi-purpose cleaner
Laundry and Dishwasher detergent
Disposable gloves
Scholarship Applications will be accepted from April 17 May 15, 2015.
FEW, in partnership with MC, is announcing TWO
certificate program scholarships known as the FEW
Leadership Certificate Program Scholarship and FEW
Supervisors Leadership Certificate Program Scholarship.
The leadership certificate scholarships are open to current
federal government employees. Retirees are not eligible for
these scholarships. FEW members must have at least two
consecutive years as a FEW member in good standing as of
April 1, 2015.
The certificate programs consist of six courses.
The scholarship recipients will be required to complete three
core courses and three electives.
If you are unable to bring any of these items to the meetings,
please let me know and I will make arrangements to get
them from you as they are gratefully appreciated.
The recipients must complete all the program requirements
within three years of the first day of the first course taken for
credit.
The scholarship recipients must begin the program within
five months of being awarded the scholarship.
Denim Day
To apply for these scholarships or to get additional
information go to www.few.org; then select the Training &
Education link and click on the Scholarships link in the left
gray sidebar. Beginning April 17, 2015, scholarship
application documents will be available on the FEW
website.
By Anne Carter
April is sexual Assault and Awareness Month. The Army’s
Human Resource Center (HRC) at Ft Knox, Kentucky,
observed Denim Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
Civilians, contractors and military were encouraged to
participate. HRC coordinated efforts throughout the entire
month of April, to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness
Prevention Month to reinforce our personal and unit
commitments to the elimination of sexual assault in the
military and our communities. This year's theme is
"Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.
How to Find Other Scholarships
FEEA receives many emails each year from students and
parents looking for scholarship options beyond FEEA's
programs. There are many options for researching the wide
variety of available scholarships from free sites like
FastWeb and Scholarships.com to the U.S. Department of
Education's educational grant information. High School
guidance departments and college advisors may also be able
to point students in the right direction based on their field of
study or outside interests. Some federal employees may also
Denim Day is a rape prevention education campaign where
community members, elected officials, businesses and
students are asked to wear jeans as a visible means of protest
against misconceptions that surround sexual assault.
In Italy in the 1990s an 18-year old girl was picked up by her
married 45-year old driving instructor for her very first
lesson. He took her to an isolated road, pulled her out of the
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car, wrestled her out of one leg of her jeans and forcefully
raped her. Threatened with death if she told anyone, he
made her drive the car home. Later that night she told her
parents. They helped and supported her to press charges.
The perpetrator was arrested and prosecuted. He was
convicted of rape and sentenced to jail.
employee would be hired for every three who leave
government service; decrease the rate of return on the Thrift
Savings Plan's Government Securities Fund (G Fund);
encouraging total elimination of the Federal Employees
Retirement System (FERS); eliminating the FERS Annuity
Supplement; and increasing postal employees share of the
FEHBP premiums. NARFE has strongly opposed this 2016
budget.
He appealed the sentence. The case made its all the way to
the Italian Supreme Court. Within a matter of days the case
against the driving instructor was overturned, dismissed and
the perpetrator released. In a statement by the Chief Judge,
he argued, “because the victim wore very, very tight jeans,
she had to have helped him remove them, and by removing
the jeans it was no longer rape but consensual sex.”
Jessica reminded all that politics is local. Remind your
representatives that constituents are voters and voters elect.
Grassroots advocacy plays a big part in legislation. Silence
equals acceptance.
The convention elected new officers for a four year term.
Finally, a proposal to change the state convention to every
other year was voted on and approved. The next Kentucky
Federation Convention will be held in 2017, one year after
the National Convention.
Enraged by the verdict, within a matter of hours the women
in the Italian Parliament launched into immediate action and
protested by wearing jeans to work. This call to action
motivated and emboldened the California Senate and
Assembly to do the same, which in turn spread to Patricia
Giggans, Executive Director of Peace Over Violence, and
Denim Day in LA was born. The first Denim Day in LA was
in April 1999, and has continued every year since.
All Chapter Members Note
 All members – please make sure that your contact
information is correct on the National membership roster as
well as with the Derby City Chapter officers. You need to
have a non-work email account for the national roster since
all legislative information may not be sent to a government
computer. If you are not receiving emails from both the
Chapter and the National Office, they may not have your
correct email. You can log on to the national website under
“Member” and check all your information and make any
necessary corrections. Also be sure Donna Walker,
Publicity Chair has your correct email. Donna can be
reached at [email protected].
The bottom line is that THERE IS NO EXCUSE AND
NEVER AN INVITATION TO RAPE.
NARFE News
By Dorsey Kozarovich
During the week of April 7, the Kentucky NARFE
Federation held the state’s 50th convention in Louisville at
the Holiday Inn, Hurstbourne. There were two attendees
from NARFE HQ, Dick Thiessen, President and Jessica
Klement, Legislative Director. Mr. Thiessen spoke on
NARFE's strategic plan to change the organization and is
seeking input from members. Changes were suggested at the
2014 National Convention, but not accepted by a majority of
members. They are trying to determine the best overall
structure to sustain and improve NARFE's mission
accomplishment. Ideas can be emailed to
[email protected]. Additional information on the 2014
suggested changes is available on the NARFE website at
narfe.org.
 The Southeast Region Board Meetings are open to all
members who would like to join in. These meetings are
conference calls held the last Thursday of each month at
7:00 p.m. EST. Contact Laura Dillander, Derby City
President, at [email protected] to get the call-in
information.
 The Derby City Chapter monthly Board meetings are also
held by teleconference on the first Thursday of each month
at 6:30 p.m. and are open to all members. To join that
teleconference also contact Laura to get the call-in
information.
Jessica Klement, Legislative Director provided information
on the following Congressional proposals for active and
retired Federal employees:
Increasing retirement contributions by roughly six percent
for all current federal employees; Increasing some federal
retirees share of their health insurance premiums by basing
the government contribution on their years of service;
increasing employees' and retirees' Federal Employees
Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) premiums by tying the
government's employer contribution to inflation and turning
FEHBP into a voucher program; decreasing the civilian
workforce by ten percent through attrition, whereby one
A Woman’s Place is on the Money
By Mary Lou Andres, Secretary
The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of
the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote.
So it seems fitting to commemorate that milestone by voting
to elevate women to a place that is today reserved
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exclusively for the men who shaped American history. That
place is on our paper money. And that new portrait can
become a symbol of greater changes to come.
the struggle for racial equality and civil rights in the United
States. Read more.
Wilma Mankiller (1945 - 2010)
Let's make the names of female "disrupters" -- the ones who
led the way and dared to think differently -- as well-known
as their male counterparts. In the process, maybe it will get a
little easier to see the way to full political, social and
economic equality for women. And hopefully it won't take
another century to realize the motto inscribed on our money:
E pluribus unum, or "Out of many, one."
“Prior to my election, Cherokee girls
would have never thought that they
might grow up and become chief.”
Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
and first elected female Chief of a
Native nation in modern times. Her 10year administration, from 1985-1995, revitalized the Nation
through extensive community development, self-help,
education and healthcare programs for the Cherokee
Nation’s 300,000 citizens
Below are four candidates for you to consider in this Final
Round of voting. You may vote for only one on this ballot.
The winner will be presented to the White House as the
people's choice for the new $20!
This group is campaigning to get a woman’s portrait on the
$20 bill. Go to the website www.womenon20s.org to vote
for your favorite.
These candidates were chosen from a field of 15 in a robust
5-week Primary Round from March 1st to April 5th that
garnered more than 256,000 votes.
So far they have recorded nearly a half million ballots
seeking a woman’s portrait on the $20 bill. It is now within
their sights to present President Obama with an even more
powerful mandate – a million or more votes for historic
change.
Eleanor Roosevelt (1884 - 1962)
“No one can make you feel inferior
without your consent.”
Redefined the role of First Lady. Used
her newspaper column, radio and
speeches to champion civil and women's
rights, often in opposition to her
husband FDR’s policies. As a United Nation’s delegate and
“First Lady of the World,” she drafted the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
Free Federal benefits and advancedplanning webinars are available!
The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Programs (FLTCIP)
spring education campaign and Federal Employees Dental
and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) includes
informational webinars. We also cover related long term
care issues such as making the most of your benefits,
financing long term care, and the advantages of planning for
retirement. These webinars are available at no cost.
Harriet Tubman (c.1822 - 1913)
“Every great dream begins with a
dreamer. Always remember, you have
within you the strength, the patience,
and the passion to reach for the stars to
change the world.
Spring webinars are available!
Born a slave, she fled North to freedom,
later making 19 trips back to the South
as an Underground Railroad conductor, leading some 300
slaves to freedom. A nurse during the Civil War, she served
the Union army as a scout and spy. She was active in the
women's suffrage movement after the war. Read more.
Learn more about the (FLTCIP) and (FEDVIP), plus explore
related long term care issues such as making the most of
your benefits, financing long term care and the advantages
of planning for retirement. Sign up for a free webinar today
at www.LTCFEDS.com/webinar. All events are available
on-demand.
Rosa Parks (1913 - 2005)
Caregiving
May 7, 2015 - Caregiving is one of the most stressful
situations a family can face. Is your family prepared? Join us
as Mary Lou McGuinness, senior long term care specialist
for LTC Partners, hosts an open discussion on the many
stages of caregiving and the issues many caregivers face
when they provide long term care for a loved one. Mary Lou
will also share helpful resources and details about the
FLTCIP benefits and features.
“I would like to be remembered as a
person who wanted to be free... so other
people would be also free.”
Saluted by Congress as the “first lady of
civil rights,” she challenged racial
segregation by refusing to give up her
bus seat to a white man. Her arrest, and
the ensuing Montgomery bus boycott, became symbols in
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Am I Saving Enough for Retirement?
May 12, 2015 - The average federal employee has $111,517
(CSRS) to $112,487 (FERS)* saved in investment vehicles
such as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). How much more is
needed to secure a comfortable retirement, and where will it
come from? Join Karen Schaeffer of Schaeffer Financial and
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) and
representative Jeannie Singleton as we discuss the various
funding strategies for retirement, These will include federal
benefits and private investments such as IRAs, as well as
how to protect years of careful planning from unexpected
financial challenges.
Women Veterans ROCK! On Campus Series
Women Veterans ROCK! is celebrating five years of
working with Women Veterans, Military Spouses and Girls
in Military Families with the launch of its new signature
program, “Women Veterans ROCK! Day on Campus.”
As an official university partner, the University of
Louisville’s Women’s Center is hosting Women Veterans
Rock Networking and Brown Bag events in the University
of Louisville Student Activities Center.
*Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. “Thrift
Savings Fund Statistics,” www.frtib.gov/pdf/minutes/MM2014Oct-Att1.pdf, September 2014.
The monthly series began on March 30 and continues on the
following Mondays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in room
W303A of the U of L Student Activities Center:
May 18, 2015
June 29, 2015
July 27, 2015
August 31, 2015
September 28, 2015
October 26, 2015
November 23, 2015
December 21, 2015
Maximizing Your Social Security Benefit
May 21, 2015 - Most people have a general understanding
of Social Security, but what about your individual situation?
Join James Marshall of Federal Retirement Planning, LLC,
and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
representative Jeannie Singleton as we review federal
annuitant case studies to help you—and your spouse (if
married)—maximize your Social Security benefits and
decide the best option for you.
For more information contact Women Veterans ROCK! At
http://www.womenvetsrock.org.
Midcareer Planning Checklist
May 26, 2015 - If you’re like most people, when you plan
your summer vacation, you make a list of what you need to
do and bring so you don’t forget anything important. You
should treat your retirement planning the same way. Join
Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director at the National
Institute for Transition Planning, as she shares her midcareer
checklist to help you evaluate your goals, get on track now
for a successful retirement and learn how to protect that
retirement against rising health and long term care costs.
Coming Events
May 20-22, 2015 – NARFE Indiana Convention;
Springfield, Indiana
July 13-16, 2015 – National Training Program – “Your Journey
to Excellence;” New Orleans, Louisiana
Maximizing Your Federal Benefits: Calculating TSP
Elections for FERS Employees
May 27, 2015 - If you are covered by the Federal
Employees’ Retirement System (FERS), the Thrift Savings
Plan (TSP) is one part of a three-part retirement package that
also includes your FERS basic annuity and Social Security.
Join us as TSP and (FLTCIP) representatives detail
strategies for maximizing your TSP contributions and
elections, as well as avoiding pitfalls to your retirement
savings.
Deadline for articles for the next issue of the Pacesetter is
June 25, 2015.
The Pacesetter is published bi-monthly as a means of
sharing the many issues of interest to all FEW
members and potential members. Articles are
welcome from all sources. The editor reserves the
right to edit for space requirements. The published
views do not necessarily reflect the organization’s
stand or that of any particular person except as stated
in the article. Send any articles or ideas to Anne
Ramsey, Editor. Phone: 502-451-2127. E-mail:
[email protected].
Maximizing Your Federal Benefits: Calculating TSP
Elections for CSRS Employees
June 3, 2015 - If you are covered by the Civil Service
Retirement System (CSRS) or are a member of the
uniformed services, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a
supplement to your CSRS annuity or military retired pay.
Join us as TSP and Federal Long Term Care Insurance
Program (FLTCIP) representatives detail strategies for
maximizing your TSP contributions and elections, as well as
avoiding pitfalls to your retirement savings.
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