Friday, June 6th
General Session & Lunch
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
 

Charlie Wilson

Charlie Wilson, former Texas Congressman and inspiration for the best-selling book and the major motion picture, Charlie Wilson's War, will share his compelling story with NTF attendees. As a Congressman in 1980, Wilson read an alarming Associated Press report of thousands of refugees fleeing Afghanistan. Not many people knew what was happening, or even recognized what was at stake in the region, but Wilson immediately arranged to have CIA funds directed toward Afghanistan doubled and set in motion what would become known as "Charlie Wilson's War"-- his long fight championing the cause of the Afghan people against Soviet tyranny. 
 

Master of Ceremonies

David DeBoy

David DeBoy, Emmy Award-winning writer, actor and speaker, will serve as Official Master of Ceremonies. DeBoy was well-received as emcee for the 2006 NTF, and NBTA is pleased to welcome him back to the event. DeBoy began his career as an actor appearing in more than 40 professional stage productions, television and feature films. His plays and musicals have been published and produced Off-Broadway and he has won Emmy awards for his television writing.