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Johann De Castro, NARFE senior vice president of finance and administration, and Francine Garner, senior manager of business development, at the ShopNARFE table at FEDcon24. Our table swamped all conference! Thank you to all attendees who grabbed some extra merchandise.

NARFE members Deborah Rodgers, Donna Jennings, Carolyn Williams and Judith Cuthbertson connect during a networking break between sessions at FEDcon24. It’s always great to see our members catching up and having a great time.

William Shackelford, NARFE national president, and David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst for The Cook Political Report With Amy Walter, led the exclusive NARFE-PAC Breakfast at FEDcon24. Wasserman provided an objective and refreshing data-packed discussion about current outlooks for the 2024 presidential election, sprinkled with light humor that kept a sold out NARFE crowd on their toes!

Alex Sheen addressing members during his opening keynote session.

Grassroots Advocacy and Legislative Affairs Manager Ivana Sara leading her session.

Ivana Sara, grassroots and legislative affairs manager, Matthew Sanderson, content manager, Jennifer Rafael, director communications and marketing and Johann De Castro, NARFE senior vice president of finance and administration attending the St. Louis Cardinals game

Nicole, federal benefits manager, and Natcole, senior manager of membership data, meet FEDcon24 attendees in the lobby of the Hyatt early Monday morning, August 19, 2024, for an early morning workout near The Gateway Arch

Early morning fitness to start the conference off right

Dr. Ronald Smiley of NARFE Chapter 0190 Ventura County, Nora MacDonald, director of member engagement, Nicole Blackstone, federal benefits manager and Vic Peterson, NARFE Arizona Federation state legislative chairman

NARFE National Treasurer/Secretary Kathryn Hensley addresses FEDcon24 attendees during general session.

Tom Temin, host of The Federal Drive on the Federal News Network, gives the closing keynote.

FEDcon24 attendees reconnecting and making memories during a networking/lunch break

NARFE members enjoying the close of FEDcon24

A FEDcon24 attendee takes an eye exam at the Blue Cross Blue Shield exhibitor table.

FEDcon24 attendees reconnecting and making memories during a networking/lunch break

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute experts Mark Keen, CFP, and Tammy Flanagan during their track session “Don’t Fall for These Common Retirement Myths”

John Hatton, NARFE staff vice president of policy and programs, points to a graphic on screen while leading the FEDcon24 track session “Advocacy Update: What’s the Latest and What’s Ahead.”

Leslie McCormick, nominating chair, MO Federation and Connie D. Cronin, Chapter 0011 president.

Ivana Sara, grassroots advocacy and legislative affairs manager and John Hatton, staff vice president of policy and programs, leading “Advocacy Update: What’s the Latest and What’s Ahead” on Aug 19, 2024

Attendees lined up to meet Alex Sheen and receive autographed copies of his motivational book because i said i would.

Attendees gathering vital information from general session.

National President William “Bill” Shackelford and FEDcon24 event planner Tracy Cooper of Planner AuthoriTEA

Guests arriving and attending our welcome reception

Attendees enjoying the morning sunrise and getting ready to workout at the Arch.

Kenneth Bailey during Monday, August 19 breakout session Why Mentoring Matters

Brook Huber presenting during Monday, August 19 breakout session Nutrition and Aging: Gaining Powerful Nutrient Knowledge.

Mika Cross connecting with active federal employees during Monday, August 19 breakout session The Confidence Catalyst: Unleashing Your Full Potential At Any Age and Stage.