1. 2016 VFC Convention April 17- 20, 2016 1021 Koger Center Boulevard
At Doubletree by
1021 Koger Center Boulevard
Richmond, VA

2. HOSTS – VFC AREA X Chapter 7 - Arlington Chapter 1241- Dulles
Chapter Fairfax
Chapter 489 – McLean/Great Falls
Chapter Metro Northern Virginia
Chapter 1116 – Vienna/Oakton

3. NARFE – Embracing Change
2016 VFC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Convention Coordinator & VFC 1st Vice President -
Kathy Arpa, Chapter 1116
Convention Chair & Area X Vice President -
Wilma Grant, Chapter 1241
NARFE – Embracing Change

4. RESTAURANT IN HOTEL

5. INTERIOR OF RESTAURANT

6. ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE
TO RESTAURANT

7. $89.00 PLUS TAX FOR KING OR TWO DOUBLE Cut-off Date: 3/28/16
NARFE LODGING RATES
$89.00 PLUS TAX FOR
KING OR TWO DOUBLE
Cut-off Date: 3/28/16

8. REGISTRATION FEE NEW THIS YEAR (subject to approval of VFC)
Postmarked by 2/12/16
Early bird – Single $60
Couple $110
(Convention & Banquet)
Regular registration 2/13/16 to 3/19/16
Convention & Banquet - $65
Convention only - $35
Banquet only - $45
Late fee after 3/19/16
Convention & Banquet - $75
Convention only - $40
Banquet only - $50

9. Convention Supporters Categories
Super Angel ($25), Angel ($20),
Cheerleader ($15), Booster ($10), Supporter ($5)

10. Rates for Commercial & Patron Ads
Full Page - $200
Half Page - $100
Quarter Page - $050000

11. Rates for Chapter & Caucus Ads
Full Page - $110
Half Page - $065
Quarter Page - $035

12. Members w/own business - $75 Discount if you buy ad and booth
RATES FOR EXHIBITORS
Corporate - $300
Small Business - $150
Members w/own business - $75
Discount if you buy ad and booth

13. RESTAURANTS WITHIN ¼ MILE OF HOTEL American Diner Arby’s Burger King
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Casa Grande (Mexican)
Chick-Fil-A
Denny’s
Friendly’s
Kapai Japanese Steakhouse
McDonalds
Panera Bread
Subway
Tripps
Wendy’s

14. VFC MANAGEMENT AWARD REPLACING R. DAVID SMITH AWARD
Watch for details and criteria

15. IMPORTANT DATES Convention theme contest deadline - 12/1/15
Nominations for officers - 12/1/15
By-laws changes due - 1/5/16
Resolutions due - 1/30/16
Names for memorial service - 2/8/16
Early bird registration deadline - 2/12/16
Program book ads due - 3/14/16
Convention supporters deadline - 3/14/16
Regular registration deadline - 3/19/16
The Convention - 4/17 to 4/20/16
The Banquet - 4/19/16