With over 4000 members, the branch serves federal retirees in the Greater Victoria area.
The northern boundary between the Victoria and Sidney branches runs approximately on an east-west line starting at Royal Oak drive and bisecting the Sannich Peninsula.
The name “Victoria-Fred Whitehouse” commemorates the acknowledged founder of FSNA, Mr. Fred Whitehouse, who was a resident of Victoria. Mr. Whitehouse, then president of the Civil Service Federation, acted as the guiding hand in establishing the FSNA and was elected the first National Secretary-Treasurer in 1963.
Our Purpose:
- Communicate with local members through meetings and newsletter;
- Respond to members who have questions about retirement pensions and related benefits such as Superannuation, the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, the Public Service Health Care Plan, the Pensioners Dental Services Plan, the FSNA long Term Disability Plan, MEDOC travel insurance and Johnson Inc. home insurance;
- Assist members and the families of members who experience the loss of a loved one, including help in advising necessary authorities and providing information on survivor benefits;
- Support facilities and charities which provide services to seniors through the periodic donation of financial grants;
- Recruit new members;
- Submit resolutions to the Region for furtherance to the National Convention;
- Administer the affairs of the Branch;
- Participate in local provincial advocacy, dealing with issues of importance to superannuates and seniors in our community; and
- Fulfill our responsibilities under FSNA By-Laws.
- To Advocate measures beneficial to retirees and potential retirees of the PSC, CAF and RCMP and other Federal Agencies or bodies deemed appropriate by the National Board of Directors;
- To Oppose measures inimical to retirees and potential retirees;
- To Promote the general welfare of those mentioned above;
- To Inform and assist retirees and potential retirees mentioned above with regard to their rights as annuitants and;
- To Cooperate with other organizations in furtherance of mutual objectives.