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sent to each member via the email address we have on file for you in o ur membership
database. If you have not received recent updates and need to either add or change the
email address we have for you on filed, you can do so through the NATCA Portal here .
Daily Press Clippings : If you're not already receiving the daily clips via your
email in box and would like to be added to our distribution list, email
dchurch@natcadc.org . Archive of all press clips available here . We are including many
shutdown - related clips in our recent editions of the daily press clippings package.
Press list : We can add you to our press distribution list so you receive anything
se nt out immediately upon release. Email smccann@natcadc.org .
Government Affairs Department Updates : In addition to the most recent
update above from Government Affairs, you can see past updates to get the full
ba ckground on all shutdown, sequestration, and FAA reauthorization - related news. Click
here .
Stay Informed on Social Media : The quickest way to get information is via
social media, on NATCA's Facebook , Twitter and Instagram accounts. We encourage
you to " Like" and "Follow" them today. Postings over the last several days on the funding
issue drew significant interest and attention.
News and Notes from the Public Affairs Shop
Harrisburg (MDT): We worked last week to make final preparations for the
collab orative FAA - NATCA press event on Oct. 20 to promote the successful installation
of Terminal Automation and Modernization Replacement at MDT. NATCA FacRep Phil
Gesumaria and Chris Falcone, who was instrumental in the project, are leading our local
media eff orts and we helped them with talking points and also general media relations
guidance. Our main message is that collaboration between labor and management on all
levels of the project was the reason for a seamless transition from the old equipment to
the n ew. Additionally, NATCA is proud of the professionalism and dedication of the
controllers at this facility who not only learned the new system, but also did it while
maintaining the highest levels of safety and efficiency. Below are the top two press clips
of the event:
ABC27 WHTM HARRISBURG, PA.
HIA gets better way to keep planes on course
FOX 43 HARRISBURG
Harrisburg Airport technology will have you flying the friendlier skies
2016 NATCA WALL CALENDAR UPDATE: We are in the editing stage of our draft
2016 calendar and remain on track to go to the prin ter soon. Each facility will receive a
shipment of calendars for their members. Look for your copy around Dec. 1.
ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM: The nominations are
coming in and they are wonderful! We are looking forward to hosting our sel ection
meeting in early January. T here are just over two months left to nominate your fellow
brothers and sisters for an Archi e League Medal of Safety Award. All events since Jan. 1,
2015 , are eligible. The 12
th
annual program will honor the best flight as sists of calendar
year 2015 from each region. To nominate, use the new online form. Winners will be
honored at Bally's in Las Vegas on March 23, 2016 , to close NATCA's annual
Communicating for Safety conference in grand style.
