Former President Rinaldi’s consulting fees were $180,000 in 2023, reflecting a reduction of $5,000 per month. Rinaldi Consulting’s website, which had been half-finished since 2022, was finally completed in 2024. As of 2024, NATCA is still utilizing the former president’s consulting firm.
While the Convention is vital for the Union’s operations, I question whether we could control costs more effectively. For example, the expenditure associated with one dinner during the convention for three regions also included chartering a yacht for $53,102, raising the question if there was a more cost-effective alternative.
The spending at the Fuel Bar in Las Vegas in 2023 amounted to $14,740, surpassing the annual dues rebates received individually by hundreds of small locals.
Justin Dailey for NATCA President 2024 | Jdatc2024.org