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Hovis Testimony on Cell Tax Fairness Act
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NATOA Recommends FCC Coordinate Efforts on Broadband Comparisons
In reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission, NATOA has urged that the Commission coordinate its efforts to compare international broadband offerings and conduct a domestic consumer survey.  These studies, required of the Commission by the Broadband Data Improvement Act… » More…

NATOA Urges FCC to Preserve Local Government Role, Protect Public Interest in Broadband Grant Program
NATOA has filed comments with the FCC regarding the role that the Commission should take in helping NTIA to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  In its comments, NATOA urges the… » More…

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Details on Libby Beaty’s Memorial Service

June 18, 2009 12:44 PM

A memorial service has been scheduled for Libby Beaty, Executive Director of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) on Friday, June 26, 2009.

 

The service will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria at 7:00 PM on the evening of the 26th.  The GW Masonic Memorial is located at 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22301 adjacent to the King Street Metro Station.  Click here for a list of local Alexandria hotels.


Also, Randy Noranbrock, Libby’s husband, has created a blog for us to use to share our thoughts about Libby.  Please feel free to comment and share your thoughts and feelings: http://web.me.com/rnoranbrock/Randys_Blog/Main/Main.html 


To honor Libby, NATOA will be establishing an Education Fund for her children.  Further details will be posted to the website as they become available.

NATOA Mourns the Loss of Our Beloved Executive Director, Libby Beaty

June 15, 2009 12:48 PM

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Elizabeth (Libby) Beaty, Executive Director of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA), passed away on Friday, June 12 after a valiant battle with cancer. Libby was an extraordinary woman, a loving mother and a great friend to NATOA.  Under Libby’s leadership, NATOA developed into an influential communications policy organization representing hundreds of communities around the country. As the Executive Director, Libby was responsible for oversight and management of all aspects of NATOA’s operations in coordination with its Board of Directors.  Libby’s tireless efforts at the FCC, NTIA, and before Congress gave communities a powerful voice in the debate over America’s communications policy.  

 

“Libby was an accomplished professional,” said Mary Beth Henry, President of NATOA, “Yet nothing in the world was more important to her than her husband Randy and her two adorable boys, Jonathan and Nicholas.”   NATOA is indebted to Libby for her exemplary leadership and her fierce advocacy on behalf of communities across America.  “Those of us who had the honor and privilege to work with Libby will be forever grateful,” said Ken Fellman, President-Elect of NATOA.  

 

Prior to joining NATOA in 1999, Libby served in a variety of senior positions at the Federal Communications Commission.  She earned her B.A. in Business Management and in Fine Arts from Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina and her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in Brooklyn, New York. 

 

To honor Libby, NATOA will be establishing an Education Fund for her children.  Services have not yet been scheduled. Further details will be posted to www.natoa.org as they become available.

NATOA, 17 Other Supporters, File Comprehensive National Broadband Comments with FCC

June 8, 2009 10:46 PM
NATOA, joined by 17 other forward-thinking partners, has filed expansive and comprehensive comments regarding the creation of a National Broadband Plan with the Federal Communications Commission.  These comments represent a vision of what America’s broadband future can become by adopting progressive policies in the public interest, and reflect the values and concerns of communities across our nation.

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NATOA Announces Call for Nominations for Community Broadband Awards

June 8, 2009 1:22 PM
Throughout the United States, numerous exceptional leaders in government, business, organization and the community are serving as champions of local interests and needs in broadband and technology. NATOA’s Community Broadband Awards annually recognize these efforts and achievements.
 
The Community Broadband Awards are announced at NATOA’s annual conference each fall and the recipients are highlighted on NATOA’s website and in the NATOA Journal.
 
The Community Broadband Awards are presented by the NATOA Board of Directors based on its consideration of all nominated individuals and projects.  The nominee and/or nominator DOES NOT need to be a member of NATOA - these awards are designed to recognize the best of the best throughout the country.

Awards are presented annually in the following SIX categories:
  • Community Broadband Hero of the Year - individual award
  • Community Broadband Visionary of the Year - individual award
  • Community Broadband Wireless Project of the Year
  • Community Broadband Fiber Project of the Year
  • Community Network of the Year
  • Community Broadband Organization of the Year
Winners will be announced at the 2009 Annual Conference taking place September 30 - October 2, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. The submission deadline is Friday, August 14, 2009.  Nominations are $100 per entry.  Nominations may be submitted online.  To access the nomination form, click here.

Click here for a list of previous winners.  If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Hovis at (301) 933-1488 or jhovis@CTCnet.us

New NATOA Publication Available: Local Government Official’s e-Guide to Communications Facilities Siting

May 22, 2009 2:18 PM
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This essential electronically published Guide includes:

  • A review of federal, state and local laws on facility siting including lessons learned from court cases involving siting decisions
  • Establishing comprehensive and effective wireless zoning codes
  • How to establish a win/win relationship with facilities companies-to ensure full coverage and appropriate compensation for all parties
  • Case studies of local government and wireless carrier collaboration
  • Use of co-location, creative stealth technology and other appealing solutions for your community
  • Guidelines for dealing with radio frequency emissions safety
  • Protecting public safety communications from interference

Click here to order your copy today.  NATOA members receive the guide for half price!

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