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National Office Week in Review: March 8, 2017

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NATCA representatives and the FAA managers. His calm demeanor, agreeable disposition, and soft - spoken voice instills trust in those he works with. "Matt also takes the lead in mentoring the next generation," said PCT FacRep Brandon Miller, who succeeded Sullivan as FacRep. "I am a byproduct of Matt's leadership and guidance. He taught me the standard of what was expected of me as a leader. Matt provided the scaffolding necessary to make me successful. He understands t he importance of making people feel valued for their contributions as well as appreciated for the sacrifices they make. He exemplifies 'the others before self' mentality that is becoming rare in our society. "He is an example for all, young and old alike, to try and emulate in our profession. There is no one more deserving of this recognition." Read the full article here. COMMUNICA TING FOR SAFETY – MARCH 20 - 22, BALLY'S LAS VEGAS Latest news and updates: Please click here Event website: Please click here Agenda: Please click here We will have live streaming coverage on the home page of natca.org, beginning at noon PDT on Monday, March 20. A video archive of th e entire conference will be available on our CFS playlist on YouTube after the conference. NATCA 30 th ANNIVERSARY (1987 - 2017) : Our Year - Long Celebration Last Week's F eature: NATCA's First National Elections The Union's first national election campaign took place after the 1988 Convention in Atlanta. Steve Bell was elected the first NATCA president and Ray Spickler the first executive vice president. At the regional l evel, several interim regional representatives retained their seats, but the 1988 election brought five new faces, forming the first elected National Executive Board. The NEB met for the first time after the election on Sept. 12, 1988 on the eighth floor o f MEBA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Later that month, they would present the Union's first contract proposal to the FAA. Read the full article here. Visit our special NATCA 30 th Anniversary web section : please click here . Join the discussion on social media. Use #NATCA30 CALENDARS / SCHEDULES / UPCOMING NOTABLE EVENTS National Calendar: The online NATCA calendar, complete with all training, regional events, national events, meetings, history, holidays, and more , can be found by clicking here . NATCA Academy : The 2017 schedule of N ATCA Academy classes can be found by clicking here .

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