single large donation, rather than numerous small ones. This also means their overhead
is lower, so more money goes to the cause. And when these groups can rely on a
monthly stream of contr ibutions, they can better plan their efforts.
This year, the Department of Transportation's campaign for the National Capital area
runs until December 15. DOT has set a lofty but attainable goal. I hope you'll consider
joining me in supporting CFC this y ear. Donations are tax deductible, and of course,
completely voluntary. You can elect to make a one - time gift, a regular payroll deduction,
or support one of the fundrais ing events across the FAA. You can also process your
donation using Employee Express and Nexus .
For more informat ion, visit the FAA CFC homepage or www.cfcnca.org .
Thanks everyone,
Teri L. Bristol
ATO Chief Opera ting Officer
MEMBERSHIP AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT
WHAT'S NEW AT NATCA STORE: The Flighter
A must - have toy for the kids and child at heart to get outdoo rs with some physical
activity! It is more than just a really great flying disc: the Flighter folds to fit nicely into
your back pocket, purse, glove box, backpack and more. Availabl e colors: blue, green
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Click HERE to see the item and order it on the NATCA Store we bsite. Select
USPS or UPS as your shippi ng preference on your orders. Reminder: Apparel items
take 3 - 4 weeks to deliver from date of order. If you need items by a certain date, please
contact NATCA Store Cust omer Service for arrangements. Expedite d shippin g charges
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To check on stock availability or for further assistance, call 800.266.0895 or
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2016 POCKET CALENDARS
The d eadline to get your individual 2016 pocket calend ar has passed. However,
y ou can still get your pocket calendar at a cost of $1.50 each. To place an order , or to
order in bulk, please click HERE .
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: What's Your Plan?
Con trol lers are a unique bunch with a unique career. Controllers adapt when
things don't go as planned, and they innovate to find solutions to seemin gly unsolvable
problems. The National Airspace System is a complex system with built in redundancies
in case t hings go awry. Life is an equally complex system. B ut when the unexpected hits
in life, what's your back up plan?
In a career field such as ours, one unique characteristic is the fact that we NEED
to have a medical clearance to be allowed to perform our job s, and thus, get paid. The
r eality is, there are literally thousands of ways to have your medical clearance taken
from you, and the paycheck that comes with it. Sound scary? No one likes to think about
such things, but pretending it can't happen to you is false l ogic. It can and WILL happen
to man y of you reading this. While nobody can eliminate the potential loss of your
