sensationalized stories in the works, including one a bout runway and taxiway safety in
Chicago where the goal of the story will be to scare the public for ratings gain.
We can counter this coverage , where appropriate , with carefully crafted,
disciplined messaging. To that end, please remember that it is NATC A's media policy
that members must please refer all media who contact them to our Communications
Department; specifically, Sarah McCann (315 - 796 - 1560) and Doug Church (301 - 346 -
8245). I f we decide to move forward with a statement or interview, we will then work
directly with the appropriate representative.
ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM: We are looking forward
to hosting our selection meeting in early January. T here are only a few weeks 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 assists of calendar year 2015 from each region. T o 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.
The form allows you to type in information and also attach the video and audio
files that we need to complete the nomination. Please act as soon as you can to
nomina te after an event so that the audio and video files can be obtained before they are
no longer available. You can also email nominations or send them by traditional mail to
the National Office. For these and all other questions and information, please conta ct
Archie League Awards Coordinator Sarah Zilonis at szilonis@natcadc.org .
Remember – ANY member can nominate another member for this award . It
does not have to be your FacRep.
THANK YOU to those who have alread y submitted nominations. We would love
to add to this total and we know that is possible due to the great work done by our
membership this year in critical situations.
VIDEO – now available, the d ebut of our new video promoting this year's Archie
League Awards!
COMMUNICATING FOR SAFETY (CFS) – REGISTRATION IS OPEN ! Don't miss the
chance to attend CFS, the aviation industry's leading conference, focusing on safety,
technology and building relations hips. CFS will be held March 21 - 23, 2016 , at Bally's in
Las Vegas. Visit www.natcacfs.com to secure your spot! On social media,
use # NATCACFS . Follow CFS on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
CONVENTION 2016 – SAN DIEGO : New website now up and running! Click here.
Members attending the Convention next year in San Diego (Aug. 30 - Sept. 2) can now
make their reservations at the Hilton Bayfront, the official NATCA San Diego
2016 Convention hotel. Reference "NATCA" as the code when you call 1 - 800 - HILTONS.
Or use this weblink to book online .
NEW IFATCA QUARTERLY MAGAZINE NOW AVAILABLE: NATCA is a proud
member of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA).
The new issue of IFATCA's quarterly magazine, The Controller, is now available. Pl ease
click here to read the issue online .
NATCA is excited to host IFATCA's 55th Annual Conference next year, also at
Bally's in Las Vegas from March 14 - 18, 2016. Our website for the event can be found
here .
