The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Bubbas BBQ in Ennis on Tues., 12 Sept., 2023. The guest speaker was Mary Brodie, Admin. Assistant with the Ennis Parks and Recreation Dept. Ms. Brodie has been in Ennis for ten years and has an MS from Texas A&M University.
The speaker discussed the Shade Ennis Tree Campaign, which is in its second year of operation to provide needed shade throughout Ennis public parks. Trees provide oxygen, cool streets, and much needed shade during the summer. Additionally, trees also slow erosion, provide habitat for wildlife and add value to adjacent property. Public participation in the campaign can be made through the Sponsor a Tree, Adopt a Tree, and Memorial Tree programs. For more information contact Mary Brodie at 972-875-1234 x2419 or email mbrodie@ennistx.gov
NARFE Chap. 1191 covers Ellis, Navarro and adjacent parts of the surrounding counties. Membership in NARFE is open to all active and retired federal employees and their spouses, former federal employees, and former spouses who are entitled to a federal survivor annuity. For membership information contact 972-878-6225. You may also go to www.narfe.org
