OPM Director to Address the National Association of Retired Federal Employees

Greensboro, N.C. - On Monday, September 23, the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Kay Coles James, will address the 27^th National Convention of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). During her speech, James will honor the hard work done by NARFE on behalf of its members, and she will emphasize the continued need to maintain a strong civil service.

The conference will bring hundreds of NARFE members from around the country to discuss issues facing former federal employees.

WHAT:	27th National Convention of the NARFE
PLACE:	The Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons 3121 High Point Road Greensboro, NC
WHEN:	Monday, September 23
TIME:	10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Media planning to attend should contact Edmund Byrnes at 202-606-2402 or edbyrnes@opm.gov.

OPM oversees the federal work force and provides the American public with up-to-date employment information. OPM also supports U.S. agencies with personnel services and policy leadership including staffing tools, guidance on labor-management relations and programs to improve work force performance.