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October�November 2007 ��� Volume 43 Issue 8 PRESIDENT�S MESSAGE � Esther Crandall
In July, I attended the Federation Presidents meeting in Louisville, KY.� It was held at the Galt House, which will be the site of our 2008 National Convention.� This is a wonderful hotel for a convention.� The food served at our meeting was delicious; in addition, there are several cafes/restaurants in the hotel.� Just a short walk uphill, there are restaurants and shops, even music in the street on occasion.� There is a limo service housed in the hotel.� For single passengers, this service is cheaper than a taxi.� Reservations must be made in advance (don�t� wait until the day before).� I�m sure the telephone number will be provided with convention registration information.� Two or three passengers fare better by sharing a taxi ride.� Either is very convenient as transportation between the airport and hotel.
������������ As to the meeting itself, it went very well.� The National Executive Board meeting began the day before our arrival.� The first morning the Presidents met with the Executive Board and were told we had free hand to discuss whatever we wanted in regard to improving the NARFE organization.�
������������ The Presidents then agreed to limit our discussions to four important topics:� Communication, Membership, Structure, and Legislation.� We separated into three groups for a day and a half.� Each group then gave a presentation to the other groups and the NEB.� Not surprisingly, many of our ideas and suggestions were the same.� The NEB then addressed each issue and gave us their thoughts, proposals, and solutions on our recommendations.
������������ Following is a summary of actions taken:
Communication:� We asked that the Web Site be more user friendly and were told that changes are already underway to improve the site.� We asked for a search area in the Q&A section.� The Treasurer and Will Speer will look into making this happen.� We suggested Virtual Chapters and were told that the first Virtual Chapter is already in existence.� It is a congressional chapter that meets online in real time.� Others will follow.� We said that we�d like to see more Letters to the Editor in the NARFE magazine.� President Baptiste said that she encourages our members to write letters.� She gets |