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TRISH GILBERT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVISM AWARD NiW Today n i w . n a t c a . n e t In 2009, NATCA established the National Legislative Activism Award to be presented at NATCA in Washington. The following year, the award was renamed for one of NATCA's most eŒective activists, Trish Gilbert. Gilbert set the standard and defined what it means to be a legislative activist in this Union. The award was appropriately renamed for her incredible work ethic, drive to take NATCA from "good" to "great," and the inspiration she is to others. Previous winners of the award include Steve Weidner (2016), Jason Arnold (2015), Toby Hauck (2014), Mitch Herrick (2013), Betsy Beaumont and AnnMarie Taggio (2012), Brody McCray (2011), Mark Griffin (2010), and Linda Miller (2009). Winners of this award were activists who were inspired by NATCA's legislative vision and stepped up to do extraordinary work. They all shared a passion to serve the Union through their legislative efforts, which is what makes our Union so effective. Some of the work past winners were recognized for includes: • Organizing a drive to register voters, • Establishing relationships within their state to defeat a bad facility consolidation during the White Book, and • Organizing PAC drives around the region to educate NATCA's membership. NATCA also honors activists from each region as chosen by their Regional Vice President. These NATCAvists have devoted a lot of time and energy to building congressional relationships, educating other members about NATCA's legislative efforts, and advancing legislation important to NATCA. Each region will award this year's winner in their regional breakout meetings on Monday, May 22. Will you be next year's winner of your region's Legislative Award or the Trish Gilbert Legislative Activism Award? Ask your FacRep, State Legislative Coordinators, and Facility Legislative Reps how to become more legislatively active. Trish Gilbert, Steve Weidner, and Paul Rinaldi 6

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