Sat, May 07, 2011
Trade Association Members Met With More Than 150 Members Of
Congress Or Staff
NATA members blanketed Capitol Hill Thursday morning to push the
association's legislative agenda. Nearly 100 NATA member company
representatives met with more than 150 Members of Congress and
staff to discuss a wide array of federal, state and local issues,
including FAA Reauthorization and the Freedom from Government
Competition Act.
Day on the Hill participants began the day's events with a
preparatory breakfast that included feature speaker Senator Mike
Johanns (R-NE), Co-Chair of the Senate General Aviation Caucus, and
then dispersed for meetings with their congressional
representatives. Those meetings enabled the association's members
to discuss with their Members of Congress issues critical to the
future success of their businesses and, ultimately, to the economy
of the country.
"Participation in the Day on the Hill has been rewarding
personally and professionally, and is an easy way to get in front
of your Congressional representatives and Senators. The NATA
staff gives you the tools and sets up the appointments - you just
need to deliver the message and let your representative put a face
on General Aviation," said NATA member Ted Hamilton of Landmark
Aviation.
"These meetings are simply invaluable when it comes to the
message our members can make with their Congressional
representatives on important issues facing our industry," said NATA
President James K. Coyne (pictured, above). "As I do every
year, I challenge our members to continue communications throughout
the year to develop a firm relationship with their representative
and thus a solid foundation for our industry."
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