U.S. House of Representatives Passes FY 2018 Budget Resolution; NATCA honors diversity of membership; hurricane relief efforts continue; girls in aviation raise each other up.

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) by a vote of 219 to 206. Just as it did when it passed out of committee on July 19, the Republican budget resolution - which provides a blueprint for how Congress may fund the government for FY 2018 - contains recommended reforms to federal employee retirement benefits.  Read more.

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join NATCA in celebrating the diversity of our membership. Read more.

Relief supplies from Houston arrived in Miami on Friday, Sept. 29, and 7,000 pounds of supplies were flown to San Juan on Thursday. Read more.

Aviation safety professionals around the world celebrated Girls in Aviation Day on Sept. 23. NATCA members attended events in their local communities to connect with and educate the next generation of women in aviation. Read more.

Washington, D.C., Jacksonville, Fla., Phoenix, Denver, and Chicago: Places NATCA members are making a difference across the country this week.  Read more.

Keep up to date on all things NATCA: 100 percent NATCA facilities; Runway Safety Forum update; another successful facility transition to STARS; and more. Read more.
2018 NATCA Events
Convention 2018: Robert's Rules

1. Only one matter may be considered at a time.
2. It is the right of the majority to rule.
3. It is the right of the minority to be heard.

Brush up on some of the underlying principles behind the procedures for deliberation and debate, called Robert's Rules of Order, to get ready for Convention.

The 17th Biennial Convention will take place in Philadelphia, April 17-20, 2018. Check out the new NATCA Convention page and register today!

Members should submit proposed resolutions or amendments by close of business (5 p.m. EST) on Dec. 18, 2017, to the NATCA Executive Vice President at tgilbert@natcadc.org. Proposals will then be mailed to all members at least 60 days prior the convention. The National Convention body will then vote on all proposals that are in order and properly before the body.

If you have any questions please contact a Constitution Committee member

Article XIV Section 1 of the NATCA Constitution covers this subject.
NATCA Looks Ahead to CFS 2018

Communicating For Safety (CFS) has moved to the fall and will take place Oct. 22-24, 2018, at Bally's Las Vegas. For more information, check out the revamped CFS site.

For information on how to nominate your fellow brothers and sisters for the Archie League Medal of Safety Awards, Professionalism Awards, and Region X Commitment to Safety Award, which will be presented at CFS 2018, click here.
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