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February 27, 2014
3706 Crawford Ave
Austin, Texas 78731-6308
512-454-7300
It’s NGAT CONFERENCE TIME!!
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
What are you waiting for?
Join us March 21-23, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston.
All conference events and meetings will be held in the Hyatt Regency.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!!
http://www.ngat.org/ngatconf.php
A $25.00 late fee will be added to all registrations received after
March 7, 2014. Only Onsite registrations will be accepted after
March 16, 2014.
NGAT NEWS NUGGETS
The HOTEL DISCOUNTED RATE of $95.00 expired on February 26, 2014 but
the online link still seems to be working so if you have not made your hotel
reservation get online NOW! At this point we can no longer guarantee the hotel
At 9-years-old, he should be doing what kids do and not worrying about things like cancer. Fate had a different plan. Damon Billeck, a San Antonio boy recently diag-
nosed with Osteosarcoma bone cancer got a surprise message from Pharrell
Williams. "Happy" is a song performed by singer and producer Pharrell Williams, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack album. The song was written and produced by
Williams. Click here is watch the San Antonio Kens 5 News Report on Damon.
DAMON BILLECK GETS SPECIAL MESSAGE
Original story by Jeff Anastasio/KENS 5 San Antonio
At 9-years-old, he should be doing what kids do and not worrying about
things like cancer. Fate had a different plan. Damon Billeck, the nephew
of NGAT Membership Director, MSG (Ret) Theresa Billeck-Zuniga was recently diagnosed with Osteosarcoma bone cancer, is going through
tough times now. The entire family is. Still, Damon keeps his spirits up
by listening to his favorite song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. It’s the catchy tune that just hit No.1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. With that in mind,
family friend Mark Landis hatched a plan. Writing on his Facebook page,
he hoped to further lift Damon’s spirits by getting an autographed photo of Pharrell for the boy. Mark, VP of Programming with L&L Broadcasting
called in a favor never imagining what would happen next.
Pharrell left a amazing personal message of love and support on Youtube. In the video Pharrell commended Damon on his bravery and urged him to
enhance the present. “The past you can’t change, the future you can only
contemplate, the present is malleable, “ Pharrell said. “That’s why it’s a gift because you can do whatever you want with it. So my suggestion to
you is to take this moment right now and recognize this is the new you.”
The music star told Damon he’s welcome at any show and encouraged the boy to keep fighting. “This is your moment right now and your life is just
beginning.” Brain Billeck, Damon’s dad says the entire family is over-whelmed and humbled by the support as they take the next stages in treat-
ment. “I’ve never seen anyone, let alone a 9-year-old have such a positive
outlook on something so horrible. He’s my hero!” Brian wrote on Face-book.
Pharrell will sing his hot song on the Academy Awards this Sunday night.
You never know, Damon just might get a personal shout-out in front of millions.
A fund has been set up to help with Damons medical bills and treatments.
Donation can be made payable to Damon Billeck Benefit Fund. Mail donations to:
Frost Bank, Damon Billeck Benefit Fund
P.O. Box 2503
Universal City, TX 78148
Thank you to LTC Scott Kingsley of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade for the tour he gave Damon Billeck of the new Armed Forces Reserve Center attached to the Austin