NARFE-hosted Microsites: Creating a Digital Culture, One Webmaster at a Time

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents NARFE-hosted Microsites Creating a Digital Culture, One Webmaster at a Time Thursday, June 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET The Microsites Working Group (MWG) of NARFE’s Configuration Advisory Board (CAB) is pleased to present an in-depth introduction to microsites. This webinar is directed to NARFE members, officers, and staff at every level to provide an understanding of the value of microsites, how to use them, and what they add to NARFE. Microsites are NARFE-owned websites designed for chapters, federations, and regions, and managed by webmasters trained by the CAB-hosted MWG. Since 2023, about 200 NARFE members have taken webmaster training and developed over 100 microsites. Each site provides a powerful way of attracting new members, engaging current members, learning digital skills, and developing new leaders. A standard template ensures sites are easy to navigate and simple to maintain. Successive webmasters receive structured training and flexible mentoring. Posts that are shareable on social media or by email announce NARFE meetings and events; menu tabs provide access to resources (documents, FAQs, links, and newsletters); and photo albums and contact forms ensure officers can be securely contacted. Learn how you can become trained as a webmaster or backup, and how to request a microsite for your chapter or federation. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Join us on Thursday, June 4, at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn to use NARFE-hosted microsites. Strengthen your technical and communication skills as you maximize your understanding of NARFE technology and what it provides for you and our association.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents Should I Stay or Should I Go? Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET In our second session on this important topic, we will revisit how 2025 proved challenging for federal employees and how 2026 may present additional obstacles. With workplace changes and new responsibilities, it’s natural to consider your options. Making informed, proactive decisions about your future is crucial for long-term stability. Understanding how your choices may impact you over time can set you up for success. Careful planning forms the foundation of a secure and independent future. To assist, NARFE’s federal benefits specialist, Tony Opat, will lead an in-depth discussion on federal employment topics, including: Considering retirement or resignation Reviewing the big picture of federal retirement income Understanding various types of retirement and separation incentive eligibility Reviewing creditable service Securing important documents that may be needed for retirement processing Introducing the new OPM Online Retirement System A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Join Tony Opat and our team at 2 p.m. ET on June 11 to discover more about the Federal Employees Retirement System’s (FERS) Basic Benefit Plan and the options available to you.

Preparing for Retirement

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents Preparing for Retirement Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET Planning for retirement requires time, so it’s wise to begin at least a year in advance. Review your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) for accuracy, request annuity estimates, and consult your agency’s HR benefits specialist to help ensure a smooth transition. Attend our second session on this essential topic, where NARFE benefits specialist Tony Opat will guide us through the retirement process and discuss key steps such as: Familiarizing yourself with the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) benefits Finalizing your service credits Adjusting your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions Updating beneficiaries Making decisions about your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Join Tony Opat and us at 2 p.m. ET on June 18 to discover how proactive planning can lead to a smoother retirement transition.