COLORADO COLUMBINE CHAPTER
2339 Columbine Chapter 2339 is the state-wide chapter which was designed for those
who do not have a NARFE chapter nearby or for those who do not wish to or cannot attend chapter meetings. This was true until
we had the National Convention in 2016. The convention delegates voted to eliminate mandatory chapter membership.
Therefore, present chapter members can choose to become national only members or remain in a chapter.
The Columbine Chapter was initiated by the Colorado Federation in 2003 and was chartered by the National Office. Members who
remain with our chapter enjoy all the rights and privileges of NARFE membership just like those in a traditional chapter.
The original purpose was to give NARFE members whose rural chapters closed, a home chapter to belong to, which could meet
their unique needs and keep them involved in NARFE. This fact alone has proven to be one of its many benefits. Because of
the chapter’s unique status, the number of our members has increased significantly over the years; however, the elimination
of mandatory chapter membership may affect our chapter’s membership in the future. The chapter was
designed to communicate via a quarterly newsletter and email whenever possible. Because some of the members do not have email
capability, we distribute the newsletter and vital communication by regular mail to those members. While we don’t hold
regular meetings, we do stay in touch with our members who have decided to remain with our chapter and believe that personal
contact keeps them involved in NARFE. Our emphasis is on providing information and service to our members. Our quarterly newsletter
can be viewed on the link below. If you believe that Columbine Chapter 2339 would be a good match for
you instead of electing to be a national only member, contact our VP for Membership, Mary Bleecher, at 303-750-3703 or email
her at marybleecher@q.com. Her address is noted below. Chapter location: Statewide; no specific meeting location; Executive
Board meetings are held quarterly. A biennial meeting is held in conjunction with state conventions. Officers as of January
2016: Martha Leiker, President
Mary Bleecher, Vice President
Hazel Birtle, Secretary
Betty Lucero-Turner, Treasurer Initially, officers were
elected and installed. Since 2007, officers have been appointed by the Colorado Federation President due to geographic
considerations and availability to serve. The present officers live in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas Columbine’s
Secretary-Treasurer position has been separated since the 2003 charter. Serving as Treasurer post-Charter includes Jack
Roberts, Ed Olmstead, Paul Whitehurst and currently, Betty Lucero-Turner. Columbine has been represented by an officer position
at each National and State Convention, plus Regional Conferences since the charter was issued. Members have also served
on various Federation and National committees as well as on the National Executive Board. Contact: Martha Leiker 3475 American Dr. Apt. 111 Colorado Springs, CO 80917-5713 719-247-8041 leikerm@comcast.net
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTBy Martha LeikerHow many
of you have tried to call or write one of your Chapter officers and discovered that you did not have an address or phone no.
for any of them? Well, maybe we should tell all of you where to find us! Martha Leiker, President 3475 American Dr., #111Colorado Springs,CO 80917Ph. 719-247-8041 leikerm@comcast.net Retired from the C.I.A. in 1998 Mary Bleecher, Vice President 7900 E. Dartmouth
Ave. #46 Denver, Co 80231 Ph. 303-750-3703Marybleecher@q.com Retired from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development in 1999 Hazel Birtle, Secretary 9161 W. Lake Dr.Littleton, Co 80123Ph. 303-307-4732 HBBirtle@AOL.COMRetired from
Defense Finance and Accounting in 2003. Betty Lucero-Turner, Treasurer 535 Stafford Circle Castle Rock, Co 80014-5309Ph. 303-663-7455blturner2311@aol.comRetired from US Dept. of Labor
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COLORADO COLUMBINE
NARFE CHAPTER #2339 HISTORY Columbine was chartered on June 3, 2003, at Alexandria, Virginia. The charter
was signed by National President Charles Fallis and National Secretary David F. Sullivan. Charter
Officers: Donald A. Harvey, President*
Mary J. Bleecher, Vice President
Bobbie-Lewis, Secretary-Treasurer Charter members indicated on the Charter: Dorothy
Brundige Bernice Oberg*
Larry Burkholder
Charles Reiman Ardith Dickson
Maurice Schaefer Charles Huntley Robert Taylor *deceased
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