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How do BPA employees socialize with one another and/or get involved in their communities?

The Northwest Federal Employees Association (NFEA or “Associates”) is a nonprofit organization established under IRS paragraph 401(c)(4) to maintain the general welfare and provide specified benefits to Federal employees whose Agency is headquartered in the Lloyd Center area of Portland, Oregon. Employees whose Agency was once headquartered in this geographic area may still be members through “grandfathering.” The Federal government does not permit the “kitty,” or the passing of the hat. To respond to social and welfare concerns, the Associates was formed by the employees of the Bonneville Power Administration in 1938.

What sports groups could I join?

The Associates supports a Sports Program (includes both team and individual activities such as basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, softball, skiing, volleyball, tennis).

How do The Associates and other BPA employees support one another?

  • They have a purchasing program for members to receive discounted prices on services and products.
  • Some current programs provide concessions or access to automotive parts, photo supplies and processing, candies and nuts, detergent, and flower bulbs.
  • College Scholarship Program (children of members may apply)
  • Watts News (newsletter for members)
  • Amusement Discounts (Entertainment Book, Magic Kingdom Membership)
  • Caring and Sharing Program (remembrances for the ill and bereaved; celebrations of births and adoptions; medical equipment loans)

How have The Associates and BPA employees supported their communities in the past?

They sponsor such activities as a children’s December holiday party, ongoing blood drives through the American Red Cross, food drives throughout the year for the area food banks, a drive to collect back to school supplies for children in need, collect and donate used eyeglasses and hearing aids for the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundations, and many other activities in support of their communities.

How are employees made aware of community projects and/or volunteer opportunities?

The Watts News newsletter will often list volunteer opportunities with the communities. This is a good place to look if you are interesting in giving some of your free time to agencies and organizations with your community.

How can I get more information on this Employee Organization?

Visit their website at: http://www.bpa.gov/associates/
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