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24 N AT I O N A L A I R T R A F F I C C O N T R O L L E R S A S S O C I AT I O N The NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that touches the lives of many people across the United States. The foundation is a 100% volunteer organization consisting of NATCA members, family, friends, NATCA staff, and aviation partners. Often, these volunteers have full time jobs outside of NCF, making their dedication to the success of the charity even more inspiring. A hallmark of NCF is its low operating expense. NCF was established when the realization was made that many NATCA chapters were volunteering individually, in their local communities. NCF knew that combining its energies on a national level would raise more money and allow for a bigger impact while bringing recognition to the air traffic profession. NCF is NATCA's Charity of Choice. NCF is a charity of charities, giving back to multiple causes across the nation. NCF strives to be at the doorstep of every cause and every NATCA member's need. NCF seeks out organizations that serve a similar purpose and focus on helping the underserved. While NCF does give to large, well known charities, it likes to focus and seek out charities that are underfunded and are often missed through typical charity drives, allowing a bigger impact on smaller underfunded charities. Our members choose the charities that are supported by NCF. To find out how to support a charity that is important to you, visit the NCF booth or email natcacharitable@ natca.net. ✔ Donations At our booth at Communicating for Safety (CFS), you can complete an 1187 payroll deduction form to establish an automatic donation to NCF each pay period. If you begin payroll deduction – or increase your donation – you will receive an NCF T-shirt. All donations are tax deductible. ✔ Silent Auction NCF is again hosting a silent auction this week in the exhibition hall that includes a tremendous array of mostly donated items, including food and wine, crafts, travel, NATCA-related items, and much more. The silent auction opens at 9 a.m. on Monday and runs through Wednesday morning. Silent auction bidding will be online through the GiveSmart platform. To register to bid and join the fun, text NCFCFS to 76278 and follow the prompts or go to NCFCFS. givesmart.com to register. ✔ Charity Poker Tournament NCF is again hosting its wildly popular poker tournament here at CFS. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. on Monday evening at the Horseshoe Poker Room, with the tournament starting at 6:30 p.m. sharp. There is a $100 buy-in. ✔ Grand Prize Raffle Buy some raffle tickets from an NCF volunteer and take your chances on winning an awesome Grand Prize Raffle! NCF Officers Corrie Conrad, President Elizabeth (Betsy) Beaumont, Vice President Kristen Laubach, Secretary Krissy Lewandowski, Treasurer Board of Directors Kimberly Becke Jason Boyde Andrew LeBovidge Steve Lewandowski Andrea Orr For more informa on on NCF and how to get involved, contact: natcacharitable@natca.net 202.220.9831 NATCA Charitable Foundation

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