THE COMMISSIONER IS A 99 Page 2 COMING EVENTS itiEBBnEius Vol. 2 No. 5 January-February The Ninety-Nines, Inc. 6th Annual lll-Nines Air Derby U of I Willard Airport, Champaign, Illinois Will Rogers World Airport May 24, 1975 - rain date May 25, 1975 International Headquarters Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 speed and proficiency categories Return Form 3579 to above address open to male and female pilots 2nd Class Postage pd. at North Little Rock, Ark., race kits $2.00. Contact Von Alter, R.R. and at additional mailing offices. No. 1 Box 419X Coal Valley, III. 61240 limited to 60 aircraft E d ito r...... Mardo Crane Circulation Manager Loretta Gragg After being delayed one year due to the Contributing Editors...... Mary Foley - Betty Hicks fuel crisis the 6th Annual lll-Nines Air Editorial Assistant Phyllis Pierce Derby is on its way again. This event is unique in that the pilot of the racing plane CONTENTS may be either male or female. Also, there _ President Pat's Action Line ...... 1 are two racing categories, speed and The Commissioner Is A 99 — By Mardo ...... 2 proficiency. The Michigan Aviation Festival — Claire Ojala ...... 1 Identical awards will be presented for 1975 International Convention — llovene Potter...... 1 both categories. 1st place $200 -- 2nd place $150 -- 3rd place $100 — 4th place Daryl Ann Kyle ...... 8 $50. Trophies will be given to winning F A.I. Conference — Rosemary Colman ...... 4 pilots and co-pilots. There may be no pets Hypoxia — Mary Foley...... 4 or passengers in aircraft during race, but a International Headquarters — Marilyn Copeland ...... 5 co-pilot is mandatory. Impound date is May 23, 1975, with a Remarks by Pat McEwen at Ceremony...... 5 buffet dinner on Friday, May 23 and Chapter Histories — California (cont'd) — Ruth Rueckert...... 6 awards dinner on Saturday, May 24, 1975. Regular Features Contestants from many states, including What Its All About — Committee Reports...... 9 Georgia, Alabama, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, have By Laws Revision — Pat Jetton entered this interesting event in the past. AWTAR — PPD — Wanda Cummings The derby is sponsored by the Chicago Air Age Education — 99 Style — Linda Hooker Area Chapter, Central Illinois Chapter & International Hot Line — Lillian Snyder Quad City Chapter. Membership — Gene Nora Jessen Mary Krautkramer, Bristol, Wisconsin, Museum Report — Doris Renninger is 1975 race chairman, Gail Wenk of International Nominations — Lola Ricci...... 12 Highland Park, Illinois, vice-chairman: Scrapbook — Betty McNabb ...... 13 Marion Jayne, Palatine, lllinois-handicaps Chapter Personalities — Donna Tracy Myers by Mary Neil...... 11 chairman; Charlene Falkenberg, Hobart, Indiana, publicity chairman; the race Profile — Edna Garner Whyte — by Auleen Hall...... 8 board members are: Anita Albert, News Briefs ...... 12 Olgesby, Illinois: Von Alter, Coal Valley, New Horizons...... 12 Illinois: Julia Konger, Northbrook, NY-NJ Section Report — Marcia Gitelman ...... 13 Illinois: Mary Panczyszyn, Glenview, Chapter Reports...... 14 Illinois: Mary Stroh, Barrington, Illinois: Jo Anne Walker, Rock Island, Illinois: and Headquarters Building Fund Donors...... 16 Mary Waters, Chillicothe, Illinois. Roster Additions ...... 31 Charlene Falkenberg Items For Sale (cut out for Roster)...... Inside Back Cover

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AVIATION INC Editorial: P.O. Box 477, Cupertino, California 95014 Circulation: Headquarters, Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73159 ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT SANTA ANA, CA. 92707, TEL. 546-4300 RANCHO CALIF. AIRPORT The Cover: Fiorenza de Bernardi (Italy) during a take-off with the PA-18 on a windy TEM ECULA, CA. 92390, TEL. 676-8925 morning flying in the Dalomites during a course in mountain flying in January. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION President Pat's JULY 30-31, AUGUST 1-2, 1975 - A C T I O N By llovene Potter General Information for potential Campers LINE and Fishermen: Airstrips in the State of Washington that lend themselves to recreational use, we can direct you to several. Stehekin, at the northwest end of Lake Chelan, provides a most beautiful setting for camping, fishing, hiking or just relaxing. We have Congratulations on your acceptance of our theme ACT -ACTIVITIES - COM­ rest rooms there as well as picnic tables, MUNICATIONS and TRAINING! Through the governors’ letters and chapter newsletters water and camp sights. Copalis Beach just your ACTIVITIES have been COMMUNICATED to me. I appreciate and welcome all your north of Ocean Shores gives you fly-in correspondence. I am so proud of you! access to fine beach combing, excellent Ninety-Nines everywhere are participating and contributing much to aviation in their clam digging or surf fishing or just walking countries and communities. T - the third letter in our ACT - is Training. I am confident by in the fresh salt air. Easton air strip, 15 now that you all have hadyourBFR (Biennial Flight Review) - if not - do it now! Your APT miles east of Snoqualmie Pass is a 3,000 Chairman, Margo Smith, urged you in her column (Nov. - Dec.) to get APT too. Our new foot lighted turf strip, that is bordered on APT year has started so let’s ACT and get APT! Why not make this pledge for the new the east end by Silver Creek, which is the year- Stay Alive in '75! Only by keeping proficient and staying current can we be assured head water of the Yakima River and of our competence in an aircraft. Charlene Falkenberg, our Flying Activities Chairman, contains nice size trout for the avid has some great ways to have fun and keep proficient - don’t fail to read her article in your fisherman. Numerous small roads and last issue of the “News". trails abound in and around the strip and Thanks to our Safety Education Chairman, Marilyn Hibner, for the two articles in the fall of the year provides a myriad of color. Nov. - Dec. “News” . What great ideas she has for us to become more aware of our poor Tieton airstrip on Rimrock Lake just east of flying techniques that make us unsafe pilots. It’s all fun and games but at the same tim e White Pass. This is a very pretty setting we become safer pilots. immediately adjacent to the lake. November 21st we broke ground for our Headquarters. It was very exciting, with many Swimming and fishing would be in order at 99s in attendance and thanks to all of you who sent your continued support and best the proper time of the year. We have other wishes. It was gratifying to know so many of you are looking forward to our dedication in strips but we hope this will help for an 1975. Headquarters Chairman Marilyn Copeland has written a report, with pictures, of the opener. All of our State airstrips are closed groundbreaking ceremonies - look for it in this issue. during the winter. For further information Wasn’t that a memorable compilation of pictures and facts that our friend Glen Buf­ regarding Washington State airstrips write fington gave us in our last issue? Just think - 45 years have passed! It was great fun to William Hamilton, Assistant Director, see early pictures of members Betty Gillies Louise Thaden, Teddy Kenyon and Edna Washington State Aeronautics, Perimeter Gardner Whyte. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Buffington for the interesting article. Road, Boeing Field, Seattle, Wash. 98108. I enjoy readingand hearing of all your activities - Keep those letters and newsletters For the Salmon fisherman we suggest coming! Westport Municipal airport, 2300' sod strip, prevailing winds from the west with THE MICHIGAN AVIATION 4th Place Sharon Oxner 1.9641 no obstructions, we have taken our Aztec FESTIVAL AND RALLY 5th Place Walter Simons 1.9452 and Comanche in with no trouble. Phone By Claire Ojala • Adele Binsfield & Warren Hecksel tied at two story house on edge of strip, free The well-known Michigan Chapters of for perfect fuel. tie downs by Helen Durham’s 49'/2. Phone 99's SMALL Race was replaced this year by • Walter Simons won for perfect time. Charter offices for free pick-up service for the Michigan Aviation Festival and Rally. The non-flying part of the program was a Motel etc. Warm clothing is a must for This break from the tradition evolved over potpori of aviation lore ranging from these trips, lunch’s available at Charter the uncertainty of aviation fuel supplies technical programs on engine, fuels, office, fishing gear furnished, a complete last winter and the feeling that the 99s cruise control, airframes and new aircraft service. Reservations should be made as should demonstrate, in a positive manner, developments to aviation insurance, early as possible especially for weekend their concern for the future of General microwave ILS, hang gliding de­ and Holidays. A deposit of $5.00 per Aviation in a world of shrinking resources monstrations and static displays. Biennial person and $10.00 for a 6 man boat is and growing restrictions on personal flight reviews were also given to par­ required to confirm your reservation. Bait activities. tic ip a n ts . and tackle sold at Charter office, you may The theme of this event was to improve All attendees agreed that this unique bring your own or renl for $2.00 per day for pilot skills in operating aircraft in the most event was interesting, fun, and appropriate complete set. Bring your own lunch or buy fuel efficient manner. The Rally was flown to the times. Therefore, it was disap­ from Cafe. Coffee on board. Warm clothes enroute to the event at beautiful Autumn- pointing that only 26 aircraft entered the and rain gear may be needed to protect colorful Bellaire, Michigan and judged the Rally versus the 60 plus standbys that have from wind or rain. No fishing license pilots ability to fly the rally to predicted attended previous SMALL races. Those required. Write Sunrise Charters, P.O. Box flight plan time and fuel consumptions. who could not enter the Rally but drove in, 592, Westport, Washington 98595 for Scores for the first five places showed helped to swell the ranks and were as further information, brochures or reser­ considerable skills in this area, perhaps enthusiastic as the fly-ins. vations. They have 8 boats from 36' to 50’ gained from previous races as the first five Since our event was a timely and unique and are all first class and Coast Guard places were within 2 per cent of a perfect one to the 99s, it would be interesting to approved, have licensed Skippers and can score. the SMALL RACE Board to know why there make Motel reservations for you. Phone 1st Place Lisa Dixon 1.9750 was less support then for pure races. 206-268-6611. Commercial air service from 2nd Place Adele Binsfield 1.9742 Write Claire Ojala, 26695 Simone, Seattle to Hoquiam and Taxi or bus to 3rd Place Scotty Harmon 1.9678 Dearborn Heights, Mi. 48127. W estp o rt. THE COMMISSIONER IS A 9 9 By Mardo

Esther 0. Berner

The Director of the Aeronautics Commission of Indiana is Esther D. Berner, a currently APT member of the Ninety-Nines, Indiana Chapter. This handsome, capable woman pilot is dedicated to “the continued improvement of existing General Aviation facilities, and the development of new facilities" to assure the continued economic growth and industrial development of Indiana. Last year she successfully promoted a Governor-Proclaimed GENERAL AVIATION MONTH by per­ sonally pushing a Proclamation by Otis R. Bowen, M.D., Governor of Indiana, and Lt. Governor Robert D. Orr.

Esther Berner, member of the Indiana Chapter of the 99s, holds the top position. Madine Carpenter

The first woman to be appointed to the California State Aeronautics Board is Madine Carpenter, member of the Orange County Chapter of the 99s. Madine probably came to the favorable attention of California’s Governor Ronald Reagan because of her flying her State Senator Dennis E. Carpenter husband to meetings in areas that might otherwise have been inaccessible to him, especially time-wise. Madine has been “ in the air” since the 1950’s, when she flew as a TWA hostess. She went on to really get involved — accumulating her ratings as Commercial pilot, flight and ground instructor, single & multi engine ratings, with a license to fly as an Instrument pilot. Her interest went to racing and she placed first in both the Vixen Frisk and the Palms to Pines events. She was sponsored twice by Air California in the AWTAR, but flew two other PPDs as well. Her main goal in being a Commissioner is the “hope of saving airports and saving Los Alamitos for a general aviation airport in particular." Having owned and operated her own flying business, she should know what she’s talking about. Her en­ thusiasm and her contacts with VIPs will help a lot as she develops her place as a Commissioner.

Madine Carpenter, Orange County Chapter member thirteen years, and a past chapter chairman (1962-64), was named by Gov. Reagan as the first woman Commissioner on the State Aeronautics Board.

Geri Halfpenny

Starting her first four-year term as Airport Commissioner for the City of Salinas, California, is Geri Halfpenny, of the Mon­ terey Bay Chapter 99s. Her interest is, of course, the development of general aviation, especially to bring a top airport to the City which would be dedicated to this segment of flying. Imbued with that magic source of energy that seems to be a part of a 99, her life is exceedingly active. She is married to a flying Physician, and they have five children, Debbie 20, Pam 19, Kim 17, Jeff 14, and Jim 12. It follows that she should, for the past nine years, be giving airport tours to school children. Also, that she should have flown uncountable loads of disposable diapers to the Navy in San Diego for shipment to a Saigon Pediatric H o sp ita l. Geri likes racing and has competed in the Angel Derby, the PAR (Pacific Air Race), the Reno Fun Race, and the Mini Derby (staged bythe Golden West Chapter).She has received many high awards, among them a FAA Certificate of Merit for 1971; Monterey Bay 99 of the Year, 1972; and the Monterey Peninsula Airmen Pilot of the Year, 1973. Geri Halfpenny, of Salinas, California, a new Commissioner on She is a Private Pilot, SEL, with 500 hours and obviously Geri the City’s Airport Commision. Halfpenny is still on the way UP. A new Commissioner recently appointed to the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission for a 5-year term by Governor Dale Bumpers, is personable Marge McLean, member of the Arkansas Chapter of the 99s. She makes it a family affair, for h^r husband, Bill, serves in the capacity as chairman of the Little Rock Airport Commission, both thus dedicated to aviation service. Marge has quite a family, which one might think would oc­ cupy ALL of her time — three married daughters, and three grandchildren (with more on the way!). As a typical “involved 99” , she continues to hold a Private license, SEL, and says she is apparently the permanent treasurer of her chapter, having held this honor for about five years. Marge doesn’t mind admitting that her birthdays started on June 29, 1920. She believes that her long experience with pleasure flying will stand her in good stead when it comes to supporting general aviation on the Commission.

Virginia Proctor

As the first woman to serve on the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission, being appointed by Arkansas Governor Dale Bumpers in 1971, Virginia Proctor asserted herself immediately, she became vice-chairman of the Commission in 1972, and chairman in 1973. She is an active member of the Memphis Chapter 99s, demonstrating her leadership in our organization as chapter secretary, vice-chairman, and chairman; and going ahead to the offices of secretary and treasurer, and now Vice- Governor of the Southeast Section. In her job as Commissioner she says, “ I feel that the main key to the growth of general aviation is in educating the public as to the importance of aviation in the growth and development of Marjoie McLean, of Little Rock, Arkansas, recently appointed to communities. We need to make people aware of the potentials, the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission. needs, problems, career opportunities, etc., of general aviation. We can do this by speaking to civic clubs, schools, working with Scouts and other youth groups, writing our congressmen and senators about legislation vital to the industry and above all, creating a good image as a safe proficient pilot.” Virginia holds a Commercial license with instructor and in­ strument ratings. She and her attorney-husband, who is also a municipal Judge of Wynne, Arkansas, own a Cessna 172, and their flying is for pleasure. She has three married sons, and is a grandmother, but as with our 99s, the more she does, the more active she seems to become in aviation. She is personally responsible for many of the innovative programs which have given the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission nationwide at­ te n tio n .

Ruth Reinhold

Although we tried to get a photograph of Ruth, who is a member of the Phoenix Chapter 99s, perhaps we can rely on their accomplished reporter Natasha Swigard, to accept this challenge on our behalf, so that we may run it in a later issue. Ruth is on her second five-year term as a member of the Arizona Board of Aeronautics. She is probably most widely known as being the pilot for famous Barry Goldwater, especially during his try for the Presidency. As a Commissioner, she has been vice-chairman for a year, and chairman of this Board for Virginia Proctor, a dedicated member of the Arkansas a year. Aeronautics Commission, belongs to the Memphis Chapter of One of her interests is the development of a history of Arizona the 99s. Aviation from the balloons about 1890 through aviation beginnings to WWII. The first draft of her book is almost co m p le te d . She modestly lists her memberships in addition to the 99s in which she maintains an active role, as the O X 5 Club, the I.O.C., and the American Aviation Historical Society. In keeping with a new concept by Arizona, Ruth will see her (NOTE: We know there are several Commissioners yet to be activities on the Board widened to include “building highways mentioned. Chapter reporters please inform us of these, and see along with airports”. A person with such a solid aviation that your editor gets a write-up and a photo. We are very proud background as that of Ruth Reinhold is bound to be a most of the attainments of the 99 Commissioners.) valued Commissioner. aero display, Nomad - Australian aircraft Federation Aeronautique d isp la y. Internationale Two world champion balloonists, Dr. Jan Voesman and his wife Nimi of the 67th General Conference Netherlands made a three hour flight in a hydrogen filled balloon which carried 2,000 Sydney, Australia specially stamped envelopes for philatelists.

By Rosemary Colman

WOMEN STAR IN F.A.I. AWARDS

History was made when the 67th General Conference of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale was held in Sydney from 27th October to 2nd November, 1974. It was the first such Conference to be held in Australia and was Alan Bean, U.S. Astronaut, Mrs. Senja only the second time it has been held in Robey, member of the Australian Women’s the Southern Hemisphere. Pilots Association, Pete Conrads, U.S. Astronaut, Madame Kim Kyung - O, Vice The Conference was organized by the President of the Aero Club of South Korea, Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of 99 Mrs. Margaret Kentley, Major General relaxed and happy aboard a launch on Australia and 350 delegates attended from Aarafat, 99 Mrs. Nancy Leebold, O.B.E. more than 50 countries. Sydney Harbour after a luncheon for photographed at the Royal Aero Club Delegates to the 67th F.A.I. Conference. The Conference was opened at the Bankstown Aerodrome, Australia where famous Sydney Opera House by His they attended the Australiana Day and Some of the 99s might recall when Excellency the Honourable Sir John Kerr, discussed the next F.A.I. Conference to be Madame Kim was Korea's only woman K.C.M.G., K.St.J., O.C., Governor General held in Tehran, Iran, in 1976. Major General pilot, her plane having been purchased of Australia. Aarafat is the Vice President of the F.A.I. from “green coupons” collected by the Awards won by women included:- and President of the Iran Aero Club. United States of America girls. Lilienthal Medal - For exceptional performance in gliding or eminent services over a long period on behalf of gliding, awarded to Mrs. Ann Welch of the United HYPOXIA (Cont.) pressurization fails at high altitude for any Kingdom. Ann holds the British National Mary F. Foley reason, the pilot and other crew members Women’s Gold Flight Record of 538 k.m., Headache and lethargy usually occur must use oxygen immediately and has been Vice Chairman of the British after a prolonged period of hypoxia. The descend as quickly as possible to a safer Gliding Association for 19 years and headache is most severe in the forehead altitude, preferably below 10,000 feet. Chairman of its National Instructors Panel region, and is probably caused by swelling Rapid decompression in aircraft is an for 22 years. She has been British of the brain tissues as a result of oxygen infrequent occurrence, but all pilots representative to the International Gliding deficiency. Fortunately, permanent should be able to recognize it. Mechanical Committee since 1964 and Vice President cerebral damage rarely occurs. Nausea, failure of the pressurization system or since 1970. She undertook the revision of vomiting and severe weakness may also perforation of the cabin walls due to Section 3 of the F.A.I. Sporting Code follow hypoxic periods. The best cure for structural failure or other damage can (G liders). these symtoms is sleep, and if available, occur in any pressurized aircraft, including F.A.I. Paul Tissander Diplomas were 100 per cent oxygen. a irlin e rs. awarded to Madame Lucienne Biancotto, You may have heard the term, “time of When a decompression happens, the France and Madame Ecaterina Diaconu, useful consciousness.” This is the cabin altitude becomes the same as the Rumania. These awards are made annually of time that an individual can be ambient altitude. If the aircraft is flying at to those who while not qualifying for one reasonably expected to remain fully 35,000 feet, and a hole is produced in the of the F.A.I. medals, have, nevertheless, conscious, with enough mental alertness fusilage wail, very quicKiy (aepenaing during the previous years, served the upon the relative size of the hole and the cause of aviation in general and private and to perform satisfactorily after sudden sporting aviation in particular, by their oxygen deprivation. This is most important cabin) the cabin altitude is also 35,000 work, initiative and devotion. in high altitude flying, and is really feet. Since the outside air is much colder than the cabin air, as the decompression The F.A.I. also recognizes group efforts academic for those who never fly above and this year Australia's Royal Flying 10.000 feet. There is much individual occurs, moisture condenses forming a Doctor Service was one of the two variation, of course, but here is a general fog. The cabin becomes as cold as the recipients. “99" Robin Miller Dicks and her g u id e : outside air. Anything in the vicinity of the husband flew from Port Hedland, North At 15,000 to 18,000 feet, without sup­ hole is in danger of being sucked through West Australia to Sydney to receive this plemental oxygen, some people may faint, as the air rushes out. From the rapid award. but most just become incompetent in one- decompressions which have occurred in A feature of the Conference was the half hour or less. flight, the primary danger comes from the Australian Day when delegates were the At 20,000 feet consciousness can possibility of being sucked through the guests of the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W. usually be maintained for 5 to 12 minutes, opening or struck by flying debris. Events included typically Australian ac­ At 26,000 feet, for 4 to 6 minutes, Apart from the rapid decompression tivities such as a wood shop, Sheep dog At 30,000 feet, for 1 to 2 minutes, itself, the flight altitude determines the trials, Boomerang throwing, Reptiles At 38,000 feet for 30 seconds or less, severity of the physiological symptoms display, Sheep shearing, Clay shooting, and particularly hypoxia and sudden gas Bar B.C. luncheon, Koala bears, Above 50,000 feet a pilot has just 10 to exp a nsio n . Kangaroos, Wombats, a fly-past by F111 c 12 seconds in which to perceive that he All crew and passengers must im­ R.A.F. planes, Hang gliding display by has an oxygen deficiency and to take mediately use the oxygen equipment Bill Moyes, Ten man star parachute jump - necessary steps to save his life. provided for such emergencies. Pilot Australian Parachute Federation, Tiger In cases of rapid decompression - passengers could be a great help to airline Moth formation - R.N.A.C., Gliding - sudden failure of the pressurization cabin crerws in assisting other passengers Southern Cross Gliding Club, Crop- system in a pressurized cabin - the time of to cope with a rapid decompression, and dusting, Ultra light display, Pitts special useful consciousness is even less. If possibly save some lives. Construction on Headquarters began on the following International Headquarters Monday. The weather has been m ost cooperative on the project in November and December. Target date for completion is May Ground-Breaking Ceremony 25, 1975. Best wishes for a Happy 1975. Plan to be at the dedication of By Marilyn C opeland Headquarters, November 2, 1975 (Our 46th 99 Birthday). It was a great day! Perfect CAFU - 99s from Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Illinois were out in great number to participate in the official ground breaking ceremonies for our new International Headquarters Building on Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. The excitement mounted as we awaited the arrival of the Mayor of Oklahoma City, Patience Latting. The official march music was playing in full accord when she arrived and the festivities began. Official ground-breaking was at high noon on November 21, 1974. It was preceded by welcomes, responses and comments by Paul Strasbaugh, Executive Director of the OKC Chamber of Commerce; Chamber President, Ed Cook; FAA Academy Director Tom Creswell; Airport Trust Chairman Phil Rhoades; Airport Director John Solomon; Mayor Patience Latting; and 99 President Pat McEwen. Other 99s honored on the platform decorated with red, white and blue bunting were: Lois Feigenbaum, Janet Green Susie Sewell, Broneta Evans and Marilyn Copeland. John Solomon, Airport Manager, was master of ceremonies. After the fantastic fanfare of speeches on the platform, the fun of digging of the dirt began. All 99s in attendance were invited to participate. Outstanding attempts at shoveling were noted to be done by our Headquarters Secretaries, Loretta Gragg and Darla Bullard. Of course, they were being assisted by Jan Our International President Pat McEwen, seems to be joyful at Million, a member of the Headquarters Committee. the ground-braking ceremonies for the new International Headquarters Building. She was one of the main speakers at the historic event on November 21, 1974.

Ninety-Nines proudly posing with the shovel are (fourth from L) Susie Sewell, immediate past president; Pat McEwen, President, and Marilyn Copeland, Headquarters Committee Chairman. Other happy 99s gather around to cheerthem on. Away We Go! The first shovelsful for OUR building by VIPS

Remarks made by Pat McEwen, follow in the footsteps of our first I think it is appropriate that our official President of the Ninety-Nines, Inc., president Amelia Earhart. emblem is a compass rose with the Ninety- November 21, 1974, at the groundbreaking It was Amelia Earhart who said of Nine intertwined in the middle. We have ceremony for the Headquarters Building women in general and of the Ninety-Nines chosen a site that is centrally located for site of the Ninety-Nines, Inc., Oklahoma in particular: “We must earn true respect our home and hopefully the light of our City World Airport, Oklahoma: and equal rights of men by accepting endeavors will emanate to all points of the It is with a heart full of thanksgiving and responsibilities and if we think and compass out to infinity. joy that I attend this groundbreaking respond as capable human beings able to Amelia Earhart could foresee that ceremony today. This culminates several deal with and even enjoy the challenges of aviation would be of growing importance years effort on the part of many to find a life, then we will have much to contribute." to industry and it is the climax of the permanent home for the Ninety-Nines. We She got a particular kick out of women pageant of human progress from oxcart to have found such a home and we will be tackling all kinds of problems. This is one spacecraft. There is no field that has a eternally grateful to the Mayor of of the prime reasons she and the other greater lure for our young people than Oklahoma City, and the Chamber of women pilots in 1929 founded the Ninety- flying. We are going to provide a place for Commerce, the Airport Trust, and all the N ines. that youngster to study flying of today and others who have worked so hard to make They envisioned the Ninety-Nines as yesterday. this day finally happen. providing a close relationship among Ves, today we start a very important new We are doing several things good here women pilots with the purpose of uniting adventure. We are starting construction on today! By building a building we are them to carry out education, charitable, a home, for the Ninety-Nines, for the next demonstrating faith in the future of our and scientific activities, especially those one hundred years. What a thrill it will be country. We are demonstrating faith in the related to aviation. From the 99 charter for some, as yet unborn, youngsters to future of aviation in this great city. We are members in 1929 we have grown to almost come to our “home” and do research. If it demonstrating faith in the women pilots of 5,000 strong in our 45th year. We will were not for the vision and faith and today and of those who will follow in our continue to grow. With our new home as a courage of all of you here gathered, that footsteps. Follow much the same way, we focal point, we cannot help but thrive. would not be possible. Chapter California (continued) Histories by Ruth Rueckert (Editor's Note: This is a continuation of the first of our series of State Chapter Histories. It has been compiled by Ruth Rueckert, prominent member of the Bay Cities Chapter, with the cooperation of the individual Chapters. The newer chapters may have to be written up later, for some were formed after this was completed.)

REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER was hostess to the 1956 Spring Section Meeting (against wall, top to bottom of stairs ((Geraldine Mickelsen (International President 1953-55) Sacramento Valley Cahpter, Jean Collins, Santa Clara Valley, Edna Penners, San Diego, Martha Lundy, Governor Southwest Section, Las Vegas, unidentified; Elsie Smith, and Ethel Kerley, Los Angeles, and Dorothy Whitemen, Bay Cities, Next row t to b: Margaret Gerhardt, Bay Cities, Betty Gillies and Lois Bar- tling, San Diego, Ruth Nitzen, and Christie Warren, Los Angeles, unidentified, and Pat Stouffer, Chairman of Redwood Empire Chapter. Next row to to b: Betty Budde, Bay Cities, Dottie Sanders, San Diego, Cynthia Gilkison and Iris Critchell, Long Beach Margarita Parsons, guest, and Anna Brenner, Redwood Empire Vice-Chairman. On railing t to b: Ruth Rueckert, Bay Cities, Evelyn Briggs, San Diego, Barbara London and Bea Medes, Long Beach, Alice Roberts and Marjorie Crowl, Saguaro (Phoenix), Belle Hetzel (International President 1947- 48, Missouri Valley Chapter.) Front, Left: Lucile Wright, NY-NJ Section: and front, right: Nellie Palmer, Redwood Empire Cah­ pter.

Nov. 20, 1949 the REDWOOD EMPIRE ins, hostessing the Section meetings, and Fran Bera and Margaret Mead flew the CHAPTER was chartered with seven serving as Section Officers, assisting with Atlantic as a team in the London to vic­ Sonoma County women pilots, with Anna the AWTAR - Timer Fran Gustavson and toria, B.C. Race. The late Joan Merrian Brenner as first Chairman, and the only Chief Inspector Lou Freeman - and having Smith circumnavigated the globe. AEMS one of the seven currently a member. three members, Helen McGee of Sonora, Awards have been won by Donna Ruth (Anna was National Historian from 1955- (2nd place), Laverne Gudgel and Dorothy Evans, Joyce Jones and Jean Schiffmann. 64). The Chapter was sponsored by the Bay McAllister placed in the top ten of this Member Emma Mcguire, in early 1973, Cities Chapter, and the guilding light was famous Race. received the FAA’s Award as the out­ Marjorie Fauth, immediate Past Governor. standing Flight Instructor of the Santa Hostessed the Spring Section in Santa May 20th, 1951, HUMBOLDT CHAP­ Monica District. Rosa in 1956 - see picture - and the Fall TER was formed by seven women pilots, An annual Achievement Award is given Section meeting in Hobergs, 1963 and with a prospect of five more members. to encourage upgrading of pilot skills; the again, a Spring Section meeting in Santa Elaine Baldwin was the first Chairman, but Chapter conducts FAA General Aviation Rosa, in 1971, jointly with the Bay Cities Humboldt County is a remote, rugged Safety Seminars; has a monthly fly-in; C hapter. area, and the Chapter was only listed for flown several tons of DRF supplies; is Phyllis Cantrell placed 10th in the 1964 tw o years. active in aeroscience education, donating AWTAR with Becky Lightfoot as co­ several hundred dollars to a high sschool 1952 pilot; placed 5th in 1965, with Betty in this program; and many members are Worstell, co-pilot; and 7th in 1966, with teachers of aviation ground school Late in October, 1951, the Los Angeles her daughter, Sandy Cantrell, co-pilot. Chapter had grown so large, it was split Eight members of the Chapter flew the T he SAN FERNANDO VALLEY into three chapters. The LONG BEACH 1966 AWTAR, and Anita Worel is an C H A P TE R ’S Charter is also dated Feb.1, CHAPTER dates it’s Charter, Feb. 1, 1952, AWTAR Timer. 1952, with fourteen charter members. This with nine original members, and has Active in fly-ins, and airmarking, the active Chapter has members in and around grown to almost 100 members. Chapter also has a"Pilot of the Year” a valley with a very busy airport - Van Two major projects each year provide award, won by Anita Worel, 1967; Phyllis Nuys. The 1968 AWTAR Start was from funding: the Annual Flight Instructor Cantrell, 1968, Myrtle Wright, 1969, Nina Revalidation Clinic and the Annual Palms- Rookaird, 1970 and Betty Worstell, 1971. to-Pines Air Race, Santa Monica to In­ Recently two 99 members, instructors at dependence, Oregon. the Sonoma Countty Airport gathered in The Chapter has been the AWTAR all their women students, and formed the SANTA ROSA CHAPTER. terminus twice, 1953 and 1967, and has had the Start four times, 1952, 1954, 1955 J a n . 28, SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY and 1960; and been h o stess to the 1961 CHAPTER was chartered. A large number Fall Section Meeting. of women pilots in this area, with Modesto Members who were AWTAR winners - as its center, formed the Chapter with Fran Bera (McLin) seven times, Claire FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER Billie Wyatt, Chairman, Frances Dias Walters, Judy Wagner, Iris Critchell, and OFFICERS, 1972-73, left to right: Pat (Gustavson), Vice-Chairman, and Hazel Margaret Mead, the last named having won Hallet, Vice-Chairman, Pauline Fleming, Zimmerman as Secretary-Treasurer. twice. Pacific crossings have been made Chairman, Beverly Woodward, Treasurer, Members over the years were from all by Clare Walters, Bettty Faux , Betty Gerry Vickers, Corresponding Secretary, parts of this Valley, and into the eastern Miller and Rosalind Morrifield, all in light and Marjory Robbins, Recording hills. Active in air-marking, monthly fly- planes. Susan Oliver soloed the Atlantic, Secretary. this airport, and two of the members are Supreme Court. published in the Department of Physical past winners of the AWTAR, Lauretta 99 News Editor Mardo Crane, author of Education, UC Santa Barbara. Savory Foy, 1949, and Jean Parker Rose, two novels, and Assistant News Editor 1950. Lauretta is also Whirlygirl No. 45, Betty Hicks, author of “Ground School 1961 and was the only woman on President Workbook” and a WACOA member, are S ept. 1, EL CA ION VALLEY CHAPTER Nixon’s Advisory Committee on Aviation. SCV members. was Chartered, with 11 members being Two members with Instructors Ratings transferred from the San Diego Chapter. have been teaching Girl Wing Scouts to Original officers were Dottie Sanders, fly girls in the CAP, and daughters of 99s. 1958 Chairman, Isabelle McCrae (Hale). Vice- m s a result of work with the Junior Chairman, Boo Christensen, Secretary and Chamber of Commerce, a beautiful A p ril 7, SAN GABRIEL CHAPTER was Doris Ritchey, Treasurer. All are still active memorial statue of Amelia Earhart stands formed, an off-shoot of San Fernando members of the Chapter. in North Hollywood Park - a picture of this Valley Chaptter. Dorothy Dancer was the Activities include the Start of the 1965 statue was used on the local telephone first Chairman, and is still listed in the PPD, and assists with others; Co- book. Roster. Many of the members entered the Chairmanships with San Diego Chapter on 1954 AWTAR over the years; in 1961 reported the P.A. Races; originating the first 88.1 hrs per member (with no instructors in Mechanic Seminar on the west coast in conjunction with FAA; participating in the J u ly 8, SANTA CLARA VALLEY the Chapter), flights N-S included Alaska FAA Accident Prevention program, which CHAPER was chartered, sponsored by the to Panama, and E-W across the U.S. and tapped two members as counsellors; as Bay Cities Chapter. The first Chairman, Canada; fund raising was accomplished members of the El Cajon Valley Chamber Pat Gladney, Vice-Chairman, Jackie Petty with Scavenger Hunts; Hostess of the of Commerce Aviation Committee, aid is and Treasurer Marion Barnick are still 1962 All Woman Tour from Brackett Field, given 2cents lb. airlifts and aircades; active in the Chapter. Marion Barnick is the Spring Section Meeting in 1963 when support of AWTAR, AEMS, DRF, Flying currently Governor of the Southwest they took 2nd place in non-professional Samaritans, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Section. Pat Thomas Gladney was the 1st flying time; held a Weather Seminar in C.A.P., Sheriff Aero Squadron; aid to winner of the AEMS in 1941. 1964; and 2 cents per lb. air-lifts in 1965 AOPA Pilot Clinics, NPA; and sat in on the SCV Chapter is one of the larger and 1966. Sponsored Wing Scouts, one of San Diego County Trophy two consecutive Chapters in California, with 72 members, whom became a 99; supported C.A.P., years. 30 of which own planes and 8 are flying andd AOPA Plantation Parties. Ginny The Chapter sponsored five 99s from Clubs.Ratings go from ATR to Glider, and Wegener, the Chairman of the new Santa India with memberships; members have an impressive number of members are Rosa Chapter, was instructing at her own been officers at Section level, and held professional pilots with many thousands school for some time in this area, before International Chairmanships; mementos of hours. her move to northern California, and Norma Wilcox who owns her flying school have been donated to the San Diego Hostess of two Spring Section Aerospace Museum; and numerous Meetings, one in Salinas in 1955, and one in Tucson at this time, was a long-time trophys won by various racers are in San Jose in 1970. Sponsor, with Bay member of the San Gabriel Chapter cities chapter, of the Monterey Bay and displayed in the Administration Building, Golden West Chapters. Gillespie Field. To promote general aviation in the 1960 1962 community, members flew in formation over a new shopping center and had a O ct. 13, SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER June 15, 1962 was the Charter date of display in the Mall; participated in Airport was formed, with 13 members. Vice- the ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER, th ough Day at San Jose Municipal and Palo Alto Governor Geri Hill was present at the the first meedting was held on May 24th, Airport; helped in Airport Beautification at January 28, 1961 dinner, together with 3 and the Charter presented on September Palo Alto and Reid-Hillview airports; and other Bay Cities Chapter members, to see 14th, by Governor Geri Hill, who installed attended city and county meetings to the Charter presented. Two Charter the officers. Fifteen women composed the save the airports in the county. members, Joan Steinberger and Della initial membership, with 69 listed in the Fund raising for AWTAR, AEMS, CAEA Abernathy are still active members, and current Roster. (education) and NIFA - when the National the total membership is now 22. Two worthy causes are supported Intercollegiate Flying Association held its The AWTAR had 11 members par­ yearly: flying donated supplies forLaLiga contest in San Jose, the members sup­ ticipate, and Margaret Mead was a Santa (an organization formed by doctors at plied hours of help, donated cash and flew Barbara member when she won in 1968 and White Memorial Hospital) into remote as Judges; 76 members have entered the 1970. In the 1969 AWTAR Joan Steinberger areas of Mexico; and ferrying supplies for AWTAR, 2 the All-Woman International Air added 20 minutes to her time in the race by the DRF. Race, and Irene Leverton as pilot, with staying aloft to help a contestant orient her Two Section Meetings were held by the Marion Barnick, co-pilot, placed tenth in position and get down safely. For this the Chapter, and a very high percentage of the Great Race from London to Victoria, other contestants awared Joan the “Good members are represented at other Section B.C.; hostessed the Terminus of the Sportsman Award”, and FAA DOT Award Meetings; a Chapter member has been on P.A.R. in 1972; held a cruise and for Distinguished Service was presented the County Airport Advisory Council; held proficiency race in 1968; held five Safety by FAA Administrator John H. Shaffer. 1 cent lb. airlifts (most memorable was one Seminars; was one of the first Chapters to Look for this episode in Random-House's put on at the request of the county in hold APT Clinic and support this program; soon to be published “GREAT FLYING conjunction with Orange County Airport members fly Search and Rescue with EXPERIENCES". Dedication Day); are active in aero C.A.P.; support the DRF and Flying The main activity of the Chapter is education, Girl Scouting - to enable them Samaritans; active ih Oceanic Society DRF, of which Joan is International to earn the Aviation Badge, and hopefully Sea Watch and Conservation Patrol; and Chairman, and the Headquarters of DRF become pilots and 99s; supply speakers have two Fly-ins per month. are in Santa Barbara. Other activities are 1 for service clubs and civic organizations; Member Desiree Stuart-Alexander, a cent lb. airlifts; airmarking; held an Air stress pilot awareness, APT rides and geologist with a Ph.D. from Stanford, is Show, and was hostess to the 1963 Fall upgrading to advanced ratings; and currently mapping the moon, and studying Section Meeting at Alisal Ranch, Santa support the AWTAR and AEMS. rocks gathered on the last two moon Ynez. Member Mara Culp, winner of the 1969 w alks. In 1967 the members performed while AWTAR, is Lear Jet rated, and flies full Member Herma Hill Kay, California then-99’s Dr. Barbara L. Drinkwater and time throught North and South America Berkeley Law School Professor, was one Maurine Leonard conducted a study en­ and Europe. of ten women recommended for con­ titled “Speed and Accuracy in Decision sideration for an appointment to the Responses of Men and Women Pilots”, Continued next month - is endorsed for SMEL, SMES, Rotorcraft and Glider, plus CFI, CFII, and Ground Instructor Link Trainer. Edna now owns and operates her air­ port, Aero Valley Estates Airport, in Roanoke, Texas. After 48 years of selling and promoting aviation, and an ac­ cumulation of 21,480 hours, she has no thought of retiring. She flies three to seven hours a day. She recently said , "I love every minute of it and take pride and pleasure in every student. I have given over 200 BFRs for the FAA. I want to be sure they are very safe when I sign them off.” She has always had a keen interest in competitive flying, skywriting, and aerobatics and has won 117 trophies. Her first trophy was captured in a 1927 Little 0X5 Race. Edna has been racing 46 years (she entered 2 air races in 1974). She has flown the Powder Puff Derby 6 times and the International Angel Derby 22 times (and won 4 times). In addition to her racing and instructing, for 13 years, she was a “flying saleswoman" for an aircraft cylinders company. In the mid 30s, Edna was one of three women fliers to gain recognition in “American Women” and “Who's Who Reference Book of Outstanding Women in America” - the other two were Amelia Earhart and Helen Richey. In 1967 she won Woman of the Year - Women’s National Edna Gardner Whyte Aeronautic Assn.; Woman Pilot Con­ EDNA GARDNER WHYTE Edna received her Commission in the tributing Most to Aviation - OX5 Club of by Auleen K. Hall U.S. Navy Nurse Corps in 1929 and served America and Best Sportsmanship Pylon Edna Gardner Whyte, past International through 1935. Since 1930 Edna has trained Racing - Cleveland National Air Races. On President (1955-1957) started her flying approximately 3800 students (from 11 to October 12, 1974, Edna was selected as a career and contributions to aviation long 66). Because of the need in their work, she member of 0X5 Aviation Pioneer Hall of before her tenure of office. Twenty years has had 3 m issionaries, living in her home, Fame by the 0X5 Club of America. later, at the age of 72, she is still extrem ely while she taught them to fly. She owned Edna w illingly and enthusiastically gives active. and operated the New Orleans Air College her time and talents speaking in various Orphaned early in life, she lived w ith and at Shusham Airport from 1935-1941. She clubs and organizations, encouraging aunt and uncle. She graduated from has instructed USAF and USN pilots at interest in women’s participation in nursing school as a Registered Nurse in Meacham Field, Fort Worth. After her aviation. Asked her hobbies, she replies, 1924. While on duty as an RN, she had a retirement from military service, she and “teaching people to fly safe and well, young Naval flier in her ward. After con­ her husband were fixed-base operators in nursing people and animals back to good versing with the young man, she became Fort Worth, Tx., Aberdeen, Miss., and health, and helping people obtain pilot intensely interested in flying, started Flushing, Mich. She was the first woman licenses who cannot afford to fly.” flying in 1926 and made her first solo in to receive the Department of Commerce Aero Valley Airport is on the Dallas-Fort 1927 at Renton Field in the State of Instructor Rating in Washington, D.C. the Worth sectional. Fly in to meet and enjoy a Washington. week they were issued. Today her license Legend.

ROUNDUP '75 is the county seat of Kootenai country. The Spokane hosted Expo ‘74 this summer and Kootenai Indians were two small tribes in those of you who come to Roundup ‘75 by By Daryl Ann Kyle the area, proficient in use of bark canoes airlines will get a good view of Spokane as PRONOUNCE IT? I CAN’T EVEN SPELL IT! and dugouts. you come in to Spokane International Here in Northern Idaho a folksy, farmy, PEND OREILLE LAKE — (Pond er ray): A irp o rt. woodsy, small-city population rattles off The name comes from an Indian tribe For you trivia experts...W hile you hear a names like Coeur d’ Alene, Pend Oreille, called Pend Oreilles by early French lot about Idaho potatoes, we’re nicknamed Kootenai and such without batting an eye. trappers. These Indians wore pendant the “Gem" state; our state flower is No, we’re not all highly educated Fren­ ornaments as earings. Syringa; the mountain bluebird is our chmen, either! (And our French accent is MOSCOW— (Moss co): It’s a faux pas to state bird. Nitty-gritty details? We have no terrible.) So for those who are coming to say it like the one in Russia. Moscow has poison snakes or poison ivy in Northern Coeur d’ Alene for Roundup ‘75, here’s a several distinctions... Appaloosa horse Idaho! short course in the way we say it down on registry center, field pea capitol of the Don’t worry if you call us the Potato the farm . nation, and home of the University of State and say Pend Oreille the way it COEUR D' ALENE— (Cour duh lane): Idaho. looks. We'll welcome you with open arms The name Coeur d’ Alene was first given to BOISE: You can sometimes tell a native and a special kind of friendliness. The the chief of the Schiguumish Indians and from one who is new by the way one name Idaho probably comes from a applied to the whole tribe by French pronounces our state capitol. We usually Shoshoni Indian expression, “Ee-Dah- Canadians employed by Hudson Bay say Boy-see rather than Boy-zee. how,” which means sun coming down Company. The word Schiguumish refers to SPOKANE— (Spo can): Just across the from mountain tops. Come share in the “ an o w l’s h e a rt.” border into Washington, Spokane is our sun, July 30 through August 2, Roundup KOOTENAI— (Koot nee): Coeur D’ Alene nearby “big” city (200,000 population). '75, Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho. What it's all about INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE HOTLINE REPORTS U.S. REPORT

By Lillian Snyder

The General Assembly of the United BYLAWS REVISION COMMITTEE Nations, by their resolution 3010, Pat Jetton, Chairman proclaimed 1975 International Women's Year calling for its celebration by in­ ROSES, ORCHIDS, BOUQUETS to the tensified action to meet the needs, develop membership. You have responded fan­ the capabilities, and utilize the skills of tastically to our plea for information w om en. concerning your wishes for the new The President of the United States has Bylaws. issued a proclamation calling upon We mailed 155 questionaires-to all Congress, federal officials, state and local Chapters and to those Sections which have government, religious and educational Wanda Cummings no Chapters. In some instances the institutions, and all other groups to honor sponsorship, as previous sponsors are Chapters discussed the questionaire at women for their outstanding contribution featured. The publication is a bargain at their regular meeting, some called special to the economic, social, political and $10.00. Ordered from Barbara Evans, 40 meetings, some had a committee or their cultural life of our country. Stuart Place, Manhasset, New York 11030. or their officers review the questions and We have an opportunity to join in this some Chapters mailed copies to all their Trail-Blazing was completed in national and international project which members for review. OVER ONE HUN­ November. At every stop, we found of­ would be a great way for the 99s to really DRED replies have been received as of this ficials and ground crews enthusiastic, get on the map if every member and every date, and more coming, we’re told. This eager to pick up where they left off last chapter will become involved in their represents FIFTY-FIVE Chapters. We are year, and do their part toward the success community. I share with you the fact sheet delighted with the membership and the of the 28th Powder Puff Derby. prepared by Fay Gillis Wells on the 99s way you have participated in this most participation in IWY. Impound deadline at Riverside important project. California’s Municipal Airport will be June But, now we have to read all these INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR 1975 30, 1975. This is the home of the AWTAR answers! By the time you receive this FROM A to Z “Winners’ Wall” , and houses the delightful newsletter we will have read, tallied, Red Baron Restaurant. In lieu of a take-off compiled and considered all your banquet, Riverside has planned a great WHO: The international organization of responses and suggestions. We will have Western Barbeque night, so bring your women pilots, the Ninety-Nines, Inc. met with the Executive Board and will be Cowgirl Clothes. and the international organization of hard at work on the actual writing of the executive women, Zonta International. new Bylaws. We hope you will like what we On july 4, George Griffith will drop the WHAT: Will launch their joint participation send you. We will try to get them to you by flag for Tar No. 1 at 0900 PDT. Designated in International Women’s Year, 1975. the first part of April so you will have airports Phoenix-Litchfield, Goodyear, W HEN: January 11, 1975. (In a letter to all plenty of time before convention to AZ; El Paso International, El Paso, TX; IWYers, the Director of the United States consider them. Hale County, Plainview, TX (must stop); Center for International Women’s Year, Members, we love you and thank you for Riverside Airport, Tulsa Ok; Lincoln Ruth Bacon, wrote: “We would like the your help. Municipal, Lincoln, NB(must stop); Quad YEAR to begin with a real salute and to City, Moline, IL; Toledo Express, Toledo, that end, we have selected January 11 — OH, and Boyne Mountain Airport, Boyne the day Amelia Earhart left Hawaii on her Falls, Ml. Deadline to finish will be 1800 record-breaking flight to San Francisco. EDT July 7. This seems fitting for both her deed and AWTAR-PPD Kay Brick and Barbara Evans Trail- her name represent courage, vision, Blazed the terminus, and are raving about perserverance, and many other qualities the lush Boyne Mountain Lodge. Imagine which IWY exemplifies, as well as POWDER PUFF DERBY indoor-outdoor swimming pools and dedication to achievement in a non- Reporter: Wanda Cummings tennis courts, five golf courses and beach conventional occupation.) club...also available are sailing, fishing, WHERE: In a series of national and hiking and bicycling-another good reason territorial celebrations honoring women to race in ‘75. in aviation and the aeronautical and (Ed. Note: Wanda Cummings, newly- aerospace sciences. (The celebration in Entries open April 1, and close May 1. appointed Secretary to the AWTAR Board, Washington will be held at the For Entry Kits, send $3.00 to the new works with Chairman Marian Banks in the Washington Hilton Hotel.) AWTAR headquarters, Terminal Bldg. N- headquarters office at Dallas Love Field. WHY: To cooperate in a year-long salute 103, Dallas Love Field, Dallas, TX 75235. If Private Pilot, SEL, INSTRUMENT, 1,000 to International Women’s Year, 1975, as you have a favorite race number (1 through hrs. P.P.D. in ‘70, ‘71, ‘73. Dallas Redbird 11 excepted) you may reserve it by outlined by the United States Center for Chapter) payment of $50.00. IWY in its alphabetical calendar. Each month a different facet of women's In the Looking Forward Department: activities will be highlighted, beginning Pam Vander Linden of the Palomar Chapter The colorful and informative Com ­ in January with women in aviation and is 99 Ways and Means Chairman for 1976. memorative Album is off the press! This the aeronautical and aerospace fascinating history of our 27 races, a Those interested in showing either of sciences; February, women in collector’s item, and for racers it could be the Powder Puff Derby movies, contact business; March, women in com­ of great value as a tool for obtaining Helen Shropshire, Monterey Chapter. munications; etc. (The United Nations already has proclaimed a tribute to Be nosy. Track down that rumor of a gal and secondary school levels. women in all the Arts in September). In flying at some little outlying airport. Be a -Each new Educational Publication - 1938, Zonta International proclaimed detective and look over the list of National Aeronautics and Space Ad­ January Amelia Earhart month tor its registered pilots for your state - you’ll be ministration. members, and January 11, as AE Day. amazed at how many female names you've -Each new Educational Publication - For over thirty-five years the Zontians never heard of before are on the list. Federal Aviation Administration. and the Ninety-Nines have joined to Be outgoing even if you’re basically the -AEROSPACE magazine, published salute the winners of their Amelia introspective type. Take the student pilot quarterly, covering divers, topical facets of Earhart Scholarships, in memory of the under your wing for a dose of en­ aerospace. noted woman flyer who was a member of couragement and mother henning. Expose -AEROSPACE PERSPECTIVES, both clubs. her to some of your educational and safety published periodically, covering the news HOW: By joining in meetings, displays m eetings. and views of the nation’s high technology and celebrations to highlight all facets Membership “rules” cannot be blanket in d u stry. of women’s contributions to world rules. We’re a group of diverse pilots flying -Publications of educational value from aviation and the aeronautical and from huge cities with crowded airports and aerospace organizations. aerospace sciences. Especially by a also farms and ranches. There’s just no Every issue of the “ JOURNAL” includes series of inter-related events on Launch one way to handle membership that works articles in each of the following catagories Day, January 11, 1975—the 40th an­ for all. If each of us becomes aware of new Elementary Education: Secondary niversary date of Amelia Earhart’s women learning to fly, encourages them in Education: Higher Education: Careers. record-breaking solo flight from safety, and introduces them to the Ninety- Monthly features include Honolulu to San Francisco, the first Nines, we will all benefit. We will meet Aerospace Education News: Comment: flight linking Hawaii to the Mainland and more fascinating women who will become Research: Resources: Teaching Ideas: to our Nation’s capital, Washington — our friends, we will be challenged by each Notes: Calendar of Events. for official recognition of International others’ accomplishments and our After subscribing to this publication for Women’s Year. organization will grow in stature and almost a year, I strongly believe it should What we want to emphasize is the contribution to the aviation community. be in every school and public library. I am continuity of women in aviation and their Even if you're not the membership also as firmly convinced that every 99 constructive contributions to the industry. chairman, act as though you are. should make it an indispensible part of her Purdue University is an example. Amelia regular reading material and that she Earhart set up the women's aviation encourage educators at all levels in her program there with a special workshop Air Age Education area to make it a part of their reference labeled “Tinkering for Girls Only", so they materials. If you are a Chapter or Section could learn mechanics. One of this year’s 99 Style Air Age Education Committee Chaiman or Zontian AE Fellowship winners is a 1973 Linda M. 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DONNA TRACY MYERS Colorado Chapter of the Ninety-Nines in By Mary Neil 1941 and serving as national secretary of Colorado Chapter Reporter the Colorado Aviation Historical Society and playing an active role in the establish­ On November 9, 1974, Donna Tracy ment of their museum. This museum has Myers, past president of the Ninety-Nines already designated a corner which will be was inducted into the Colorado Aviation devoted exclusively to Women in Aviation. Hall of Fame by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society. The annual banquet was held in Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel ballroom which was filled with hundreds of those interested in Colorado Aviation from both yesterday and today. AT THE SOUTHWEST SECTIONAL: Donna was honored as Colorado’s first Achsa Holfelderof the Bakersfield Chapter licensed woman pilot. She started her pilot is honored for holding oldest pilot’s training in 1935 and received her private license, April, 1928. (Contributed by license in 1937 while working as secretary Maggie Burch) And also Betty Gillies. Her to Ray Wilson. He ran a flying school at license is dated May, 1928, and they're that time which later developed into both APT. (contributed by Maggie Burch) Monarch Aviation and still later became Frontier Airlines. As Ray’s secretary, Donna would trade work time for flying time in an old Curtiss Fledgeling. In 1939 she married John Myers who was then a Forest Service photographer and later became one of Monarch's first pilots. He retired recently after 28 years with Monarch and Frontier where he served in many capacities including Director of Flight Operations. Mr. Frank Seiler, President of the Donna has been very active in many Colorado Aviation Historical Society areas of aviation in Colorado including presenting to Mrs. Donna Tracy Myers her serving on the Board of Directors of award on being inducted into the Colorado Monarch Aviation and Frontier Airlines Aviation Hall of Fame, November 9, 1974, until her resignation in 1951; founding the in Denver, Colorado.

NINETY-NINE Curator, Page Shamburger, continues to a home for her aviation memorabilia. receive artifacts for the Museum. Nancy Impress upon each member to donate what MUSEUM REPORT Bird Walton, of Australia, has sent her they have now, or put it in their Will but movies of early flyers and other don’t let this aviation heritage be lost. Talk By Doris H. Renninger memorabilia. Jacqueline Scott, newly to her on a tape recorder. Ask about her elected Museum Trustee from early flying, the planes she flew, records The International Women’s Air and Washington, D.C., is collecting news reels broken (or struts), other women pilots she Space Museum of the Ninety-Nines—Who of women in aviation. Charter member, flew with, her memories of the Ninety- is it?—Where is it? It is you and me, and Viola Gentry, like Ruth Nichols, saved Nines, when and how she joined. Ninety- every pilot who is interested and involved much of her early flying momentos and has Nine Past Presidents should be taped, in collecting and preserving aviation given the Museum many clippings, their activities and memories, as our memorabilia, pertaining to women in autographed pictures and her early Presidents, recorded. These tapes should aviation. To date, the Museum building is licenses. Betty Miller, from Hawaii, has be sent to Curator, Page Shamburger, in a dream for the future, but the location is a donated her complete uniform, worn as a Aberdeen, North Carolina. reality. That is Dayton, Ohio—home of the member of the United States Women's For each chapter member, make her Wright Brothers, the Air Force Museum Helicopter Team, at the first World AWARE that the Museum Trust has and the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Helicopter Championship competition last requested her complete aviation The Hall of Fame is responsible for the year in England. It’s all red, white and biography—as detailed as she wishes. idea of a Museum complex, of which one blue with our American flag insignia. You, as Chapter Museum Chairman, day, the Ninety-Nines' Museum Trust with Museum Trust’s Treasurer, Grace Harris, should collect these, keep a copy for your a humidity controlled room in the Terminal gave a comprehensive Treasurer’s report at Chapter's History files, and send the Building at Cox Municipal Airport. Doris the 1974 International Convention. She original to Charter Member, Blanche Scott, Ninety-Nine, and member of also stated that the members who have Noyes in Washington, D.C. She is com­ Dayton's Aviation Council, is having pledged to the Museum continue their piling an Aviation Biographical Notebook. shelving installed in the room to house the yearly payments. This financial and moral Whatever we do, time is running out— material that has been collected. support is greatly appreciated. Remember, we must all campaign for the preservation Former International Secretary, Joan all contributions are tax exempt under the of early aviation material and as Museum Hrubec, has been appointed ARCHIVIST, Museum Trust 501 C-3 number. Trust’s Chairman, Bernice Steadman said with Genevieve Wiskman, an Archivist For each Section and Chapter Museum in her annual report, "As you get interested from Michigan to assist her. Since this is a Chairman, please let’s start a program of in our history, you will gain enthusiasm for very technical job, Joan plans to attend a AWARENESS. For instance, if you have a the preservation of our heritage and the school which has courses in this type of Charter Member, or an early Ninety-Nine Museum project will continue to work. member, make her aware that there will be b lo s s o m ". You will want to know about a RUBBER (Ed. Note: The Heading NEW HORIZONS STAMP, Compass Rose, 2" diameter, BAKERSFIELD CHAPTER reflects the belief that death is a horizon $5.00 ppd. And you may order it from 99-NOTES toward which we all fly, even though this Dorothy Mercer, Columbia Cascade new adventure is brought about by diverse C hapter, 7001 E. S leret A ve., Vancouver, Elegant, yet informal. Available in four causes. In a sense it is a flight from the W A 98664. pastels (blue, pink, lime, grey) and "bonds of earth" to unknown “New avocado. Letterhead (two 9's superim­ Horizons”) posed) is in metallic gold engraving. Folds and seals for mailing; no envelope necessary. WHIRLY-GIRLS AWARD Order all one color or variegated pack Flying on to (four of each color); 20 notes, 20 gold The winner of the Eighth Annual Doris mailing seals are $1.50. Mullen Whirly-Girls Scholarship, Mrs. Sue Send checks to Bakersfield Chapter, NEW HORIZONS Matheis of St. Louis, Mo., is known there 99s, 5405 Stockdale Highway, No. 111, as “Sue In Copter Two” to listeners of Bakersfield, CA 93309. Station KMOX-CBS. There this petite, silver blond mother of Bertha I. Barbeau-with husband five, serves as pilot-reporter for the Charles-fatal airplane accident station’s Traffic Watch plane, “Copter A tte n tio n : (Cessna 172) near Seattle, WA. in Two,” that is used as back-up for the full­ Litter bags on sale by the Lake Erie mid-July. (All-Ohio Chapter) time trafficopter. Chapter have succumbed to inflation. In 1965, Mrs. Matheis was "volunteered” Their original selling price is not feasible Beverly G. Lang - natural causes. No as a student pilot when her sales engineer- at present wholesale prices and will have date given. (All-Ohio Chapter) pilot husband Dick signed her up for flying to carry a $1.00 price tag. This is still a lessons. Now, 590 flight hours later, Sue is bargain for the attractive red, white and Marion Deitrich (identical twin sister a commercial airplane pilot and holds an blue convenient holder for necessary take- of Jan Deitrich, Bay Cities Chapter) instrument rating. She says she's one of alongs or for collecting litter in your car or died in December of Cancer. the lucky ones -- she’s sky hooked! A member of the Ninety-Nines, international plane. Mildred Hurt, Indiana Chapter, died women pilots organization, the Missouri Nov. 26, 1974, at the age of 81. She Pilots Association and General Aviation learned to fly at the age of 54, and Council of Metropolitan St. Louis, she will PLEASE send contributions for N.I.F.A. to went on to own two planes. She was use the $1,000 Scholarship toward her Joy Feak, 2824 Dallas N.E. Albuquerque, active in the 99s, the Indianapolis helicopter rating. New Mexico 87110. The Annual Spring Aero Club, and the Dolphin Club. Meet will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 18-19-20 co-sponsored this year Hazel Anna Guy, Kansas Chapter. by University of Albuquerque and the No details. College of Santa Fe. DONATIONS TO HEADQUARTERS Jo y Feak BUILDING STILL BEING ACCEPTED. WE N.I.F.A. Chairman NEED YOUR DONATION NOW. USE BLANK ON PAGE 16. UNITED WE GROW!

NEWS BRIEFS SPECIAL BUY MICROPHONE, ELECTRO-VOICE International Nominations MODEL 205-C (Formerly 205STCKKP) NEBRASKA CHAPTER RECEIVES Hand.Held Carbon Noise-Cancelling 100 A reminder: Nomination forms were Ohm Impedance. Complete with Holder and AVIATION EDUCATION AWARD mailed to all Chapters and Sections, where Hardware $21.90 New (Add Postage) CHAM CO The Aviation Distributors and no Chapters exist, in mid-December, so - P. 0 Box 660 234 Miami. Fla. 33166 Manufacturer’s Association has awarded hopefully - everyone has had time to come Phone (305) 885 1771 one of its annual Certificates of Merit for with an exciting list of candidates for outstanding achievement in aerospace International Officers and the Nominating education to the Nebraska Chapter of the C o m m itte e . Ninety-Nines Inc. This award is given Remember that our organization is only annually to ten persons or groups from vigorous as the officers we elect, and throughout the United States. This is the those elected must first be nominated first time that a Chapter of the 99s has ever from the Chapter level. It is an honor to be been so honored. asked to serve! Many good women are In recognizing the Nebraska Chapter, standing by to be asked—contact them. the Association’s Aviation Education Nominations must be in the hands of the Committee cited a number of activities of Nominating Committee Chairman by the Nebraska Chapter. These included March 1, 1975. their purchase of subscriptions to aviation STEARMAN PT-17 periodicals for selected Nebraska schools, Lola Ricci, Chairman, A riding Toy Airplane, pedal operated, stick control, plywood construction, minimum weld­ their assistance with a “Wings for 15341 Mulholland Dr. ing, easy to follow completely detailed draw Children” orientation flight program for Los Angeles, Ca. 90024 underprivileged children, their establish­ ings. ment of the first and only Aviation Explorer NOW AVAILABLE: post in Lincoln, their furnishing planes PPD Stearman PT-17 - Fokker D-7 - and pilots for high school aviation field COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM Sopwith Camel - Plans - $5.50 Each. trips and orientation flights, and par­ You will have it soon. ticularly for their encouragement and We’ve had trouble with the bindery SMALL FRY assistance to Nebraska schools by making which is being corrected. important personal contacts to teachers TOY AIRCRAFT COMPANY and administrators and participating in -AWTAR Board 156 E. Standley St. • Ukiah, CA 95482 aviation education programs. SCRAPBOOK Your contribution, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated by Jo’s sons as NOTICE By Betly W . M cNabb well as the Los Angeles 99s. Checks Among my most prized possessions are should be sent to: Lynne Opper, Chair­ my president’s scrapbooks. Now it's my man, 10865 Pickford Way, Culver City, On Page 4 of the 1974-1975 Mem­ happy assignment to prepare this year's California 90230. bership Directory under Treasurer, scrapbooks. They, one for the President, • • • Janet Green, correct telephone one for headquarters, are the ongoing, number to 601-875-5709. SPRING FASHION NOTE personal, friendly, exciting story of ninety FOR LADY PILOTS nines in all their activities. By Kathy Forrest Not the formal contribution to the ar­ This Spring, Martha Holst of West chives made by the Ninety Nines Lafayette, Indiana, will have no excuse for Historian-but the memories of friends and getting lost, at least not while she's flying. fun and activity. SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER Martha has taken her home sectional and SO PLEASE START THE NINETY NI­ Judy Roeser, Reporter turned it into a fashionable accessory for NES’ STORY COMING to your new her Spring wardrobe. Decoupaging it onto scrapbook chairman, Betty McNabb, 3114 Ten orphans from Tijuana, Mexico were a wooden purse, she combines her en­ Beachwood Drive, Panama City, Fla. treated to Christmas gifts from several thusiasm for flying into the everyday 32401. Santa Barbara stores, a stay overnight in necessities of carrying a billfold, make-up, I NEED: the home of a Santa Barbara family, and an etc. a. TWO COPIES OF EVERYTHING, IF airplane ride from San Diego to Santa The purse is not only attractive and a POSSIBLE. Barbara and back again, thanks to the good conversation starter - it is an ef­ 1. If impossible, designate which book. efforts of Los Ninos, a Santa Barbara fective “spirit-lifter-upper". After all - if b. I’ll try to use everything-clippings, based organization, and the Santa Barbara you can’t actually be flying, the next best menus, announcements, newsletters, (or Ninety Nines. Those participating reported thing is to carry it with you and maybe do a parts of them), programs, photographs, enthusiastically of their adventure. little “window-shopping" for places you’d (black and white or color) magazine ar­ Although there was a language barrier, the like to be going. For the lady who flys, ticles. pilotos (that’s Spanish) were able to make Spring fashion for 1975 is in the bag! But sometimes something won’t fit. So themselves understood when absolutely designate if you wish a return just in case. necessary. The children now understand (And please include postage.) such English phrases as “ Fasten your seat c. If you photocopy, DO be sure it’s belts," "Sit down!" and "Be QUIET". The GOOD CLEAR photocopy. latter phrase was taught to two boys in Evy d. If one of your members receives a Treen’s Cardinal who serenaded her with community honor, an exciting ap­ “Jalisco, Jalisco” until she could no longer pointment-let us know about that too-she hear the radio’s transmissions. Special IS a Ninety Nine! (Even if it’s not a 99 thanks to Jan Edmond, Evy Treen, Joan a ctivity.) Steinberger, Judy Roeser and to Ruth e. DATE EVERYTHING, IDENTIFY Dennis, chief of the San Diego Flight YOUR SOURCE AND THE ACTIVITY AND Service Station, who was so helpful with PEOPLE. WE DON’T WANT TO USE arrangements on the ground at Lindbergh ANYTHING ANONYMOUS! F ield. Help me make this year’s books just as exciting as Ruth Thomas and Val Johnson Martha Holst, Indiana Chapter & made mine, when I was your Prez. decoupaged sectional purse

PBS “AVIATION WEATHER” A HIT WITH FAA AND 180 PTV STATIONS JO ANN STEIERT MEMORIAL TRUST By Grace McGettigan “AVIATION WEATHER” a nationally- televised program for general aviation In November, 1973, Los Angeles 99 Jo interests produced by the Maryland Center Ann Steiert perished when her plane for Public Broadcasting, has been crashed minutes after takeoff from recognized by the Federal Aviation Santa Barbara 99s with Tijuana orphans Brackett Field in Pomona. Memories dim Administration for its effort “to promote are (L to R), Judy Roeser, Evy Treen, and with the passage of time, but all who knew aviation safety in an interesting and timely Jan Edmond. her will long remember her vibrancy and m anner.” love of life. In a special awards ceremony in New Jo was survived by three teenage sons, York, Robert H. Stanton, director, FAA Randy, Mark and Stephen. W ithout mother eastern region, heralded the weekly half- or father, they now live with Jo’s sister in hour program, transmitted nationally on Huntington Beach, California. To assist Friday nights by the Public Broadcasting SECTION them in obtaining college educations, the Service to more than 180 public television Los Angeles Chapter used funds in its sta tio n s. treasury to create the Jo Ann Steiert “AVIATION WEATHER” is actually a REPORTS Memorial Trust Fund a year ago. two-part program featuring the latest Throughout 1974, Ninety Nines from aviation weather conditions and pilot New York - New Jersey Section Meeting various chapters in Southern California information. The expertise of the National Cherry Hill, New Jersey have made donations and we express our Weather Service, an on-air briefer fur­ By Marcia Gitelman, Pub. Rel. Chmn. thanks for their generosity. However, to nished by the FAA, support of AOPA, and date the Fund is still too small to enable television production skills at the even one boy to attend an institution of Maryland Center have seen the program The flying weather was perfect for the higher learning and, in order to carry out grow from local Maryland coverage to one girls who flew into the New York-New our goal of this trust, more money is of the widest national television audiences Jersey section meeting in Cherry Hill, New needed. serviced by PBS. Jersey on October 18 and 19. The “ locals” could not remember the last time the Philadelphia sequence gave the visibility Chapter Reports as 30-plus. As the business meeting got underway on Saturday morning the girls all welcomed International President Pat / \ expense money. We aren’t promising but McEwen. Jerry Roberts our governor we are giving it a try. Our first expense presented Pat with a Walt Whitman Southwest Section fund raiser is a rummage sale on March 8. historical bottle. Two new chapters have Donators please contact Rose Sharp. As been formed in the section, Palisades in ARIZONA - CALIFORNIA we work together for a common goal, we Northern New Jersey, with Betty Barlia as HAWAII - NEVADA - UTAH become better acquainted and so share our president; and Central New York in the mutual interests and problems. Syracuse-Utica, New York area with We thank our representatives, who Shirley Hoerle, President. We extended presented the bid, and the entire South­ our warm wishes to these new groups. west Section for their acceptance. Along with the normal section business we BAY CITIES CHAPTER all saw a presentation of a rather novel idea Vivian Harshbarger, Reporter BIG VALLEY CHAPTER for our Golden Anniversary Convention, a Bertie Hargis, Reporter Cruise to Bermuda. This will be further Another year and, to end it in style, Our first official meeting was held July explored before any definite decision is another beautiful Christmas party with 11, 1974. We have 6 active members and made. Our section is hosting that con­ beautiful people—our Chapter members, have been doing a lot of flying. vention in 1979. husbands and friends from other Chapters. We received our charter at the South­ This was the last section meeting with Joyce and Hal Wells did such a great job west Sectional which was held in Salt Lake Jerry Roberts as our Governor. Under her on our 1973 party that we unanimously City, Utah during September. Pat McEwen excellent reign the section has held the volunteered them for the 1974 event and it our International President presented the terminus of the Powder Puff Derby twice, was a smash hit. charter to Charlene Kirk our chapter held three proficiency races and added Special treats were Margaret and John Chairman. Two other members for our four new chapters. She w ill still be keeping Gerhardt all the way from South Lake chapter attending the sectional were active as our new governor has appointed Tahoe and the youngest guest, Dorcey and Imogene Anderson and Bertie Hargis. her section "Chaplain” . Our new Governor Lee’s four month old, Katie Hadley, Our Chapter was formed soon enough Ruth Dobrescu was sworn into office along showing off her brand new teeth with a for Charlene to qualify as a delegate of our with her new slate of officers Doris Miller, happy giggle. chapter to the International Convention Vice Gov., Judy Meltzner, Sec'y., and Although Ruth and Fred Rueckert and held at Las Croabas, Puerto Rico. She also Phyllis Sproul, Treas. me (with my two year old grandson—a real reprensented the San Joaquin chapter at The section awarded Amelia Earhart airplane freak) were the only other Chapter that convention. medals to Kay Brick, Barbara Evans and members able to attend the Fly-In Eleanor Alma Hitchings, and a certificate of ap­ Wilson arranged at the Flying Lady (near FRESNO CHAPTER preciation to Minnie Osteyee. We are really Morgan Hill) it was a success because we Kathie Muller, Reporter fortunate to have such enthusiastic women were joined by Marion Barnick, Santa Clara During the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate in our section. Valley, and Nina Rookaird, Redwood Flying Association competition held at Our day was ended with a delightful Empire. We missed the Hot Air Balloon Concord (Buchanan Field) Nov. 8, 9, and luncheon and speech by Capt. John M. meet but talked to some of the balloonists 10, our members were invited to par­ Miller - Airline Transport Pilot No. 5945. who are interested in trading power plane ticipate as judges for the various events. Captain John humorously recounted the instruction for balloon time. The scores were so close that even some stories of his personal flying experiences Joyce Wells and Alma Hinds are busy simple thing like forgetting to turn on during the early flying days. He soloed a plotting entry in the 1975 Powder Puff strobes-beacons were scored against the 'Canuck’ when he was a teen-ager, he Derby. Alma became very sick during the competitors, and it came down to bare made early, self-devised instrument ap­ 1973 Derby and Joyce finished solo. inches during the Power On-Power Off proaches, and he maintained airplanes Miriam Brugh, Carol Baker (our special Spot landings. It took some fast ducking during the 20's and 30’s. He finally retired Honorary member), with Elly and Roy on our part to avoid being “zeroed" when from Eastern Airlines as a jet captain in the Jones had an extremely interesting tour of the drops were held in the target areas for 1960’s. The romance of those old days will the Coral Sea aircraft carrier. Our group the message drop activities. Elva Ehrlich never be experienced by those of us who must have been near the end of the line of and her 491/2er Delbert did the honors of fly sleek Cherokees, Cessnas and 12,000 wanting lunch so lost a few pounds getting the whole thing together and when Bonanzas under radar control. by their enforced starvation. Except for the the Awards Banquet was held Sunday, We will convene again in May 1975, with hunger pangs they had a good time. Nov. 10, the Fresno Chapter got a standing the hostess Finger Lakes Chapter, in On December 30 I start a wonderful new ovation for its help in the judging. It was a Rochester, N.Y. job. I’ll be assistant to the Administrator of real fun time, lots of hard work, and we Admissions and Public Relations at Sierra heartily agree to any activity involving Academy (a flight school) at Oakland young people who take their aviation Airport. It’s like a dream come true—being seriously. San Jose State took home most involved in my two favorite fields, Aviation of the honors and the girls contestant with and Public relations. As an extra bonus— the highest score, Barbara Teeter, Univ. of my new employer suggested the Public Arizona, was presented a trophy by our Relation work for the Academy might be C hapter. helpful in my 99 activities. The AOPA Flight Instructor Revalidation We want to announce that plans are now Clinic was held in Fresno Dec. 3, 4, and well on the way for the 1977 International 5th, co-sponsored by our Fresno 99s and 99 Convention to be held in San Francisco during the same week we also hostessed and sponsored by the BAY AREA Chap­ the FAA Clinic with Ken Gardner of ters. Hotel dates are set and the two Teledyne presenting an outstanding N.Y. - N.J. Section Officers with Pat delegates from each of our local Chapters program . McEwen Int’l. Pres. I. to R. Ruth Dobrescu, have agreed upon officers and numerous We began our Christmas festivities Gov., Doris Miller, V. Gov., Pat, Judy details. Our plan is to eliminate the Saturday, Dec. 7, at Tom and Theola Nutt’s Meltsner, Sec’y. and Phyllis Sproul, Treas. registration charge by starting now to raise home and instead of exchanging gifts, we donated money towards purchasing art Safety Board as an Accident Investigator. supplies to girls being detained in Juvenile This will make Wally the first woman to fill Hall for the holidays. We have visited the this job. She will work out of LAX, after Hall and it is a sorry sight to see some of attending special schools in Washington these girls (no home, no friends, D.C. and Oklahoma City. We are all NO ONE!) and everyone needs a FRIEND especially proud of Wally, she is doing an at this time of the year. outstanding job of furthering aviation and We are gaining two new members in the women in aviation. near future - Jean Barber and Gwen Beginning January 6th, Jane Martin will Blom gren. be working the “Big Boys” via Radar Kathie McNamara and her Co- Approach at LAX; another gal that we feel Chairperson (?) Carol Bugay are getting fortunate to have as a 99. Students of a prior “Dirty Fingernail plans made for our upcoming Fresno 400 Our Chapter is sponsoring two mem­ Course” learn to change a tire! Next Mens’ Air Race, April 25, 26, & 27 and kits bers, Coleen Giglio and Gene FitzPatrick, Mechanics Clinic will be held at Northhrup can be obtained, January 15, by sending as Flight Instructors of the Year. This March 8-9. (See LA Chapter Report for $2.50 to Kathie at 675 E. Escalon, Fresno, award, which is given by the FAA and Details.) Photo - courtesy Plane & Pilot Cal. 93710. We understand it will be a AOPA, is open to any flight instructor who M agazine. humdinger of a course. Make your check sucessfully passes at least 10 students in Transportation from Hawthorne Airport the previous 24 month period and meets payable to the FRESNO 400 MENS’ AIR will be provided for those planning to fly the other criteria outlined in the FAA RACE. in. A d visory. Send $10 deposit to Kit Wynn, 12415 GOLDEN WEST CHAPTER Jo Ella Champion is the proud owner of Artchwood Street, North Hollywood, Jeanne Abramson, Reporter an A-33 Beach Debonair which she used California 91606, before the March 1st Happy New Year and Aloha! Most to commute to her condominum complex deadline. For additional information everyone seems to be out on holiday in Palm Springs. Joan Dilley and her contact Kit by mail or telephone—home jaunts, so this will be brief (for a change). 491/2er Milan flew their Cessna 172 to (213) 765-8275—office (213) 877-0031 Ext. Janie Postlethwiate is arranging a dinner Columbia, met with relatives and went 31. fly-in to Hayward late in January which will camping. Margaret Calloway, along with Two teams from our Chapter par­ spur efforts toward night proficiency. Delores Reed of San Fernando Chapter, ticipated in the Kachina Doll Race, and Biggest activity this month, however, will flew Margaret’s Commanche to Mexico once again LA 99s returned home with be our participation with Zonta In­ City for a vacation and to attend a wed­ honors. Congratulations to Norma Fut- ternational on January 11 in observing the ding. They had a fabulous time. terman and Virgina Showers who placed beginning of America’s year-long “Salute Vickie Thomas, while continuing her 8th, and to Dorothy Pepin and Rachel to Women”. GW chairman Reo Gilmore work as a free-lance photographer, Bonzon who placed 9th! placed Loretta Gabrielson in charge of specializing in animals now works with the LA 99s enjoyed a picturesque weekend liaison, and our chapter will present the Airport Manager at Santa Monica. fly-in to Sedona, Arizona, November 8-10. fashion show portion of the luncheon We want to thank Pat McKennon for the Oak Creek Canyon was breathtakingly program that day at the request of Zonta. terrific job she is doing as new Editor of beautiful and the weather superb. It was interesting to hear on Hawaiian our monthly newsletter, Skytales. We hope Long Beach 99 Rosemary Lane was a radio of the big doings planned at that Pat’s Christmas vacation ‘south of the guest at our November meeting. Honolulu to mark the 40th anniverrsary of border’ will bring her back refreshed to Rosemary, who recently returned to the the departure of Amelia Earhart on her face the February issue! U.S. after spending many months in record-breaking flight to San Francisco. Germany as a flight instructor, had some Now that you are well into your 1975 very interesting aeronautical experiences calendars, DO mark them for the third to relate. annual Mini-Derby on June. 6. Carolyn Jean Pyatt and Eugenia Rohrberg, proud Zapata and Geri Wiecks, co-chairmen, are owners of a brand new yellow Cessna 150, deep into planning the Hayward round- recently traveled to Wichita to fly the bird robin-cruise-and-proficiency event. to its new nest at Santa Monica. Complete details next issue. Back on the flight line after recently LONG BEACH CHAPTER being hospitalized are LA 99 Marilyn Jean McConnell -Reporter Twichell, 49’/2 Bob Opper, and New members Janis Crooks, Rosemary Wally Funk, Long Beach Chapter, NTSB prospective member Irma Orsinq. Each Lane and Olivia Weathered have been Air Safety Investigator underwent major surgery and we’re glad to have them hale and hearty once again. welcomed as transfers into the Long LOS ANGELES CHAPTER Beach Chapter. Our Amelia Earhart Award Grace McGettigan, Reporter The Chapter sends a special thank-you to Norma for once again extending the recipient Joyce Jones received her CFII in ENROLL NOW! INTRODUCTORY hospitality of her lovely home to us for our August; Joan Rees got her Commercial in MECHANICS FOR PILOTS COURSE March August and her Instrument rating in annual Christmas party. 8-9 at the Northrup Institute of November; Bonnie Zrust achieved her Technology sponsored by the Los ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER Commercial; Eli Roberts got her multi- Angesles Chapter. Everyone has found Jean Garrett, Reporter engine rating; and Jean McConnell added these Mechanics Clinics to be of infinite Our January meeting always brings with an Instrument rating. value in acquiring knowledge about all the it the annual White Elephant Sale where At the Reno Air Race, Judy Wagner took items on an airplane which one can legally unuseable holiday presents are rewrapped first place in the Formula One Class while repair or replace without the services of a and sold. Many of the white elephants Coleen Giglio flew her AT - in the Silver licensed A & P. The course creates an keep coming back year after year but that Finals. Judy and Coleen were the only awareness on the part of a pilot to will go unnoticed by new members Bobbie women entries in the Reno Race. Coleen recognize various symptions of potential Reiter and Kay Stewart. went on the Mojave Race and took first aircraft malfunctions which may become Air marking activities have started! place in the Exhibition Race. Assisting with critical if not attended to. Barbara Stewart, Marje Hanson, Betty registration, timing and scoring at Mojave Forty Five dollars covers the cost of the Ackerman, & Barbara Ward joined the Hi- were Linda French, Mary Wenholtz, Joyce 2-day course and includes meals. Eighty- Desert Chapter for re-painting of Apple Failing, Mary Pinkney, Pat McKennon and five dollars includes the course, meals and Valley in November. Both Barbaras like to Nancy Bray. accomodations for Friday and Saturday work with the Hi-Desert chapter because Wally Funk has accepted a position nights. Grease smudged faces and dirty offered by the National Transportation fingernails are offered at no extra cost! Continued on Page 17 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS TO HEADQUARTERS BUILDING FUND

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OK 73159 Simmons, Helen the appropriate IRS regulations. Sleeper, Sara Fair The Ninety Nines wish to Thank all Checks payable to The 99 Building Fund Smith, Kay Tisza members who have helped make the Smith, Margo new Headquarters Building a reality. Continued from Page 15 from the Aloha Chapter is studying AERO instructor (won’t tell his name) at Ventura Technology at ASU, and Jane Patterson country airport. What an exciting story that the painting was completed before their from the Utah Chapter. was! Shirley Thom rode in the back seat of noon arrival. We hope that all the gals in the SW a Lodestar. Lorrie Bleck can't stay on the We found marking the Barstow-Daggett Section will plan on attending the Spring ground, so off she flew to Apple Valley, airport was a more involved project. Mary Sectional April 11-13th. Our chapter will Santa Ynez, Las Vegas and PSP. Loretta Ann Jamison, Barbara Ward, Ursula Tracy, be hostessing the function and we'd like to Hines, Liz Nuckolls and Michele Naples Sharron Temps, Marie Christensen, show everyone that April is one of the did some local flying. Shirely Baker, Bettty Carrier, Joan Hill, nicest reasons for living in Arizona! Our Santa Ynez fly-in was terrific. We Kathy Boyer, and organizer Shirley Cote all RENO CHAPTER brought in our DRF supplies and loaded painted Barstow-Daggett, with some help May E. Haskell, Reporter up two wagons for lunch in Solvang, from Inland Chapter members Kay Christmas shopping and baked goodies. Even though our Chapter has not Pellegrine, Virginia Boggust and Sunny Cec Schulman’s mom says, “just ask, I'll submitted news for quite sometime, we R obinson. go". Jeanie Day flew to Monterey. Ruth have been very active. Elizabeth Shattuck is planning the Mayle got apt and flew to Bakersfied, San In September we helped at the Reno Picture Hunt on February 1 and Marie Carlos, Sacto, and SBA. That’s called National Championship AIR Races. This is Christensen is doing the posters to ad­ catching up. Jill Sitton has been getting a our yearly money making project, a fun vertise it. The start will be at Corona and lot of IFR training. Helen Bernbaum flew way of making money! finish wherever the pictures lead us. So with the Coast Guard Auxiliary making Elaine Brown’s husband, Stan, was in far, no one has ever had to break the seal message drops to boats. Loreli and Pat the Reno races this year for the first time. on the emergency envelope to find out Canginao have a new Mooney, a beauty. He placed in two events. Elaine and Stan's where the route ends. Lola and Ed Ricci put in seven solid Lynn Newton passed her commercial son, Stephen, received his private pilot rating in October just before getting his hours of IFR time on their recent trip east written and Joan Sanborn earned her and on to Puerto Rico and the Virgin knee operated on for repair of an injury commercial. Joan Hill is finally getting to Islands. Several more hours were spent resulting from a hang glider landing. Jerri fly her new Cessna 172 after it was hit IFR (In Frantic Ramblings) about the Gardiner has earned her ATR, Jean twice where it was tied down. Having just terminal learning the efficiency of the Kuckhoff her Instrument Rating in her been hired to spot fish for commercial Customs service in Puerto Rico. beautiful 210 and Lois Brown her Seaplane fishermen, Shirley Cote admits that it’s Our yearly custom of taking home baked Rating in the Seebee. difficult to distinguish between shark and cookies to the Van Nuys tower operators at Your reporter’s husband, Dick, earned swordfish fins at altitude. Christmas time, took place at the 94th his Privating Pilot Rating in November so Many of the rest of us are attending Squadron restaurant for a luncheon that now I only get in half as much flying time. Powder Puff Derby committee meeting in was enjoyed by all. Katie Bolstad’s son, Roger, soloed on Riverside so there will be a well-organized Virginia Rainwater had an eventful trip December 20th. Nice Christmas present! and fun start in July. returning from San Felipe. Seems she Kay Schlinkman and I participated in a landed her Bird in some bushes at Brackett PHOENIX CHAPTER Civil Air Patrol Navigation problem in airport. That's called Bye Bye Birdie. She’s Natasha Swigard, Reporter October. We each flew three Cadets to now a qualified “Bush Pilot". December is a month for greetings and Columbia and had a great time but we parties, and the Phoenix Chapter did their hope the Cadets learned much about SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER share of partying. One party held many navigating. Judy Roeser, Reporter greetings of cheer and good wishes for Bev Our annual Christmas party was The Santa Barbara Chapter has a special Powell and her family who are moving to December 14th at Katie Bolstad’s house honorary member, Liz Cummings our own Florida in January, and the SE Section will and it was nice to have so many personal Flight Service Weather Con­ be gaining a very active member. Bev was prospective members from outlying areas. sultant. She briefs us before our trips, last year’s chapter chairman, and has Our Chapter has tentative plans to use informs and advises us of all weather data, always been very active in a variety of some of our Treasury for scholorships for files our flight plans, and frets like a capacities. some of our own members. mother hen when her chicks are out trying Another party that was well attended their wings. For our November meeting, SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER was held in honor of the chapter’s 25th Liz took the whole chapter out to a grand Anniversary, and to celebrate Christmas. Virginia Rainwater, Reporter dinner at a local restaurant. Such a lovely The annual initiation of the “491/2ers” was T’was a Merry Christmas at the home of thing to do and such a wonderful time we held. We officially initiated Howard Athey, Vesta and Don Maltby. Our 99 ladies had. She has been an inspiration to us all Howard Chard, Alan Johnson, Bob should get a trophy for their favorite dishes and we are so lucky to have her in our Rogers, and Pat Patterson (from Utah) into shared at the festive pot luck dinner, and m id st. the honorary group. what a great turnout. Seems Don lost his The Santa Barbara Airport Association’s Ruth Reinhold, Melba Beard and Sue wallet two years ago at their Utah ranch. Second Annual “Avions d’ Elegance" was Harper were recently guests of the City of The fields were plowed recently and guess held November 10, and all agree it was a Scottsdale at the dedication of the new what turned up. Yes! his dearly beloved. great success. The Santa Barbara Ninety- control tower at the airport. It was a cold, Vesta flew to Bishop and Phoenix. Libby Nines helped with registration, even to a wet, windy and brief dedication with chief Svenson has a budding pilot in the family, booth where we sold popcorn. We made a duties handed over to Mike Hunter. Ruth her17’/2 yr. old son, who has just soloed. little money, but now we have this represented the Transportation Board of Pat Hallett was checked out in a Cherokee problem. What are we going to do with the the state of Arizona; Melba represented Arrow. Margie Robbins passed her in­ forty pounds of popcorn we have left over the Antique Plane Owners; and Sue was structors written. Ellen Miller got some (We had to buy a fifty pound bag). Some there to represent the chapter. 340 time. Polly Fleming flew her 72 year future airshow will find us in the business The latest to join our ranks are: Anne old father to Santa Barbara. Delores Pynes again. Marie Baca (Transfer from LA Chapter), made us all a little envious by enjoying the This month we also co-sponsored with Colleen Crawford, Betty Engstrom sun in Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. the F.A.A. a program for all interested (Transfer from Santa Barbara Chapter), Delores is flying high with her commercial pilots on "Winter Flying”. Mr. Paul Barbara Herd, Pam Marley, Cathey written passed. Hungerford of Van Nuys was the F.A.A.’s Nicholaisen and Marie Trudeau (who Bonnie Seymour and Suzie Neff did a expert on the subject. It was very well received an Instrument Rating too). This stretch in the hospital but are recovering presented and extremely informative. Mr. brings our chapter roster up to 79 active now. Fond memories filled Pat Hallett Vincent Brophy, our Accident Prevention members! We also have two out-of-town while visiting the first airport she flew out Specialist at Van Nuys, has been 99s who will be with us for about two years of new Salt Lake City. Joyce Chaffin got responsible for many fine such programs sharing in our activities: Sierra Brown caught in the tullie fog with her flight in our area. October 13 was the 14th anniversary of for the annual A.P.E. Trip (Airplane Dorothy Mercer was in Seattle in Oc­ our charter. We celebrated with three of Proficienpy Excursion) in June. A.P.E. tober and took one hour instruction of the the six charter members present. Pamela Packages are given out in advance with the two hours dual floatplane time that she Killian, our first chairman, Della Aber­ necessary information in order to plan the won at the Northwest Section convention. nathy, now a member of the Santa Paula flight. The destination is secret, but the She loved it, and plans to be back there as Chapter, and Joan Steinberger, our only gals have a chance to compete on com­ soon as possible to take enough more to continuing charter member. It was fun puting their air speed and fuel con­ gain her rating. listening to them reminisce about past sumption. A breakfast gathering on Friday In November Billie Dutcher, Dorothy wild times and the trials of beginning a for weather briefing and submitting Mercer, Pegge Blinco and Mary Calvert new chapter. computations, then off into the blue for attended a very informative FAA Northwest Evy and Woody Treen drafted members who knows where? The men get together Region’s “Listening Session” held in of the Santa Barbara Chapter and their and join the group on Saturday for the Salem. The program included presen­ “Awards Dinner”. Everyone heads for 491/2ers to help them at the Mojave Air home on Sunday, having put those flying tations and question and answer periods Races. They were in charge of ramp skills to one more test. on “Airports Program in Oregon and control and parking and, thanks to Evy and A big event for the Chapter is the ter­ Southern Washington", “Northwest Woody, all went smoothly in that minus of the Pacific Air Race in October, Region Air Navigation and Communication department. ’75. Fran Johnson is in charge of co­ Facilities” and “Air Traffic and Flight Mary Lewis informs us that APT forms ordinating the hundreds of details Standards” . C.B. Walk, Jr.; Robert Brown, are not coming in from the Southwest necessary to make it a complete success. Chief, Airports Division and John Wichels, Section as fast as they should. A Fun and hard work ahead. Jr., Chief Airway Facilities Division gave suggestion: keep an APT form in your Our Membership Chairman Margaret enlightening presentations and fielded purse all the time and when you go in for Bock is keeping busy sending out letters lively questions from the audience. your Biennial Flight Revue or a check ride and information to prospective members. Twenty-six members and 491/2ers at­ for a new rating, whip it out on the check Members will be asked to act as a Big tended our annual Christmas party on pilot right then and there, then stuff it in an Sister to the prospect, helping her become December 14th. There was no doubt that envelope and send it to Mary. acquainted with the 99s and their ac­ our banquet room was a room for aviators! We have three new members and four tivities. New members are: Barbara Pedley A six foot long wire and crepe paper new ratings. That’s pretty good for a and Joy Reinemer. biplane floated from the ceiling, the ar­ chapter of twenty members. Our new Lynn Cary participated in the Poker Run tistry of 49'/2er Dale Dutcher, and in the additions are all new pilots: Beth Howar, in our area and took 4th place. Ginny lobby a poster created by 491/2er Stan Karen Charest, and Marilyn Weixel. And Wegener, Joan Robbins, and Sandy Blinco dipicted Santa Claus in his plane here’s a point for Women’s Lib—none of Peterson also tried their luck. towing a banner toward the doorway their husbands fly. Two new Commercial Finding time for flying in this busy saying "99 Christmas Party”. The fun Licences: Marion Fickett and Stephanie season were Suzi Cesano and Lyle “hangar flying" and gift exchange added Freeman. Two Instrument Ratings: Jan Skoglund, bringing back a Piper Super Cub up to the usual "good time had by all” . Edmond and Nina Lewis. It’s gratifying to from Pennsylvania. Joy and Jim Reinemer know that so many of our Ninety-Nines are also went to Pennsylvania bringing back a not satisfied with ordinary required Cessna 172. Judy Jones joined a ferrying proficiency, but insist on upgrading run from Florida. Fran and Rhea Johnson themselves continually. Little by little we flew to New York. Claudia and Chris are raising the standards of general Ansaldo, as well as Aliene and Gene Lee aviation—and isn’t that what it’s all about? visited relatives in Southern California. Ninety-Nines refuse to be earth bound for SANTA ROSA CHAPTER long! Ruth Foster, Reporter /* Northwest Section ALASKA - IDAHO - MONTANA Billie Dutcher and Dorothy Mercer on NORTH DAKOTA - OREGON initial DRF flight to Grants Pass in Sep­ SOUTH DAKOTA tem ber. WASHINGTON - WYOMING

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Sandy Peterson and Aliene Lee, Chairman COLUMBIA CASCADE CHAPTER of the Santa Rosa Chapter, waiting their Mary Calverl, Reporter turn in the High Altitude Chamber at The highlight of our chapter’s year so far Mather Air Force Base. has been a reception held recently at The crystall ball reveals a variety of Pegge Blinco’s home for several pioneer activities in the new year, starting with a women pilots from our area. Dorothy Christmas dinner dance to set the mood Hester Stenzel, Nona Malloy Plumonder, for the holidays. Ellen Jo Badley and Evelyn Waldren were Pegge Blinco and Mary Calvert brought the At the Board meeting in December plans honored. The four are all members of the remaining supplies a few days later. were made for a 491/2 Appreciation Night OX-5 club, and three of them are still dinner. Without their help many of our fly in g . EASTERN WASHINGTON CHAPTER projects would have fallen far short of their Ellen Badley was the second woman to Daryl Ann Kyle, Reporter goals, so, time for a “thank you". solo at the Beaverton airport; Nona A tour of Fairchild Air Force Base Plumonder made money wing walking and Helicopter Air Rescue and Recovery Unit January will bring a Fly-in to Salinas, sky diving to pay for her flying lessons; was an informative visit for our November giving all a chance to taste that Chinese Evelyn Waldren, first girl to learn to fly in meeting. The effectiveness of this rescue food at the airport. the state of Nebraska, began flying in 1928 unit in peacetime is quite marvelous, With hardly time to turn around, Spring and is still flying locally as a CFI every ranging from aid during last year’s severe will bring our 3 cents Per Pound Ride in day; and Dorothy Stenzel, Tex Rankin floods to delivering outlying patients to May. This will be the second for us and student, was champion acrobatic pilot and well-equipped hospitals in the cities. We hopefully just as successful. We’ve made a holder of the record for outside loops. The not only touched those big rescue lot of flying friends and want to make women brought scrapbooks, pictures, and helicopters, but got first hand information m ore. beautiful inspiring memories to share with from pilots on how to fly one. We also saw Claudia Ansaldo is hard at work on plans us. a demonstration on para-jumper rescue. Our sincere thanks to the Air Force for a talented in more than just aviation? “landing” rating since each take-off great tour and an ongoing job well done. Lucille and Jiggs Taylor hosted again requires one. Marcia Warner is our Pam In December we celebrated with a whats becoming our annual Christmas Am stewardess-private pilot who is holiday dinner party at Louise Prugh’s party. Lucille is a highly successful in­ working at not having to serve coffee, tea home in Spokane. We enjoyed sampling terior decorator and her home is a or milk at any of the meetings. (We will each other’s favorite dishes and of course magnificent setting for the Christmas have to switch to wine.) Interesting group did a lot of hangar flying. We missed Kay gathering. We were so happy to see former we have and from time to time there will be Peterson, our vivacious membership member Jo Ann Campbell and hope 1975 new activities to report. chairperson who was recently transferred will bring her a fresh medical certificate. Through no fault of our own, we will to Montana. Lana Balser of Spokane has probably get organized in the next few just completed her first quarter at A & P months. The weather here in the Nor­ MOUNT TAHOMA CHAPTER school. Irene Anrode told us about fog thwest does slow down our flying in the Janet Penner, Reporter seeding at Spokane International the night winter months and leaves us time to get Washington’s weather, trips, and before the party. A varied group of pilots caught up with paperwork, money making Christmas activities has hindered our we are! ideas and decision making. By the sounds flying, but somehow a large group- plus Fern Lake holds new instrument and of that last sentence, we will definately several 49V2S managed to find our way to instrument instructor ratings. Fern, have to switch to wine at the winter Jean Freeburg’s near Port Orchard Airport chairperson of the 1975 International m ee tin gs. for our annual Christmas Party. Plenty of Convention, is keeping all of us busy delicious food and hangar talk was en­ making plans for an interesting, in­ ✓ > joyed by all. formative convention next summer when Earlier this Fall several of our members we “ROUNDUP” in Coeur d’ Alene. We’ll be attended the Northwest Sectional at the South Central Section looking for you, July 30 through August 2, Doubletree Inn for an informative and fun ARKANSAS - COLORADO - LOUISIANA 1975! w eekend. KANSAS - NEBRASKA - NEW MEXICO IDAHO CHAPTER Our January meeting will be combined OKLAHOMA-TEXAS I.R.A. Pilut, Reporter with the Zonta’s of Tacoma. We are Boise's pilots of the feminine gender looking forward to exchanging information turned into poster painters and publicity between both groups. My own personal SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION hounds promoting our co-pilot course the research into scholarships for graduate ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER first week of December. We sharpened our school has revealed their sponsorship of Becky Lutz, Reporter brains, braced for the penetrating one for women in aviation and aerospace. Three speakers representing hang questions sure to hit, and put on a small After Christmas housecleaning will gliding, ballooning, and sailplaning shared but successful co-pilot course. Karla hopefully produce more rummage for our their fun and experiences with the 99s and Roberts put it together. February sale. We had our second rum­ their guests at our annual Christmas Big Boise recently got radar (that may mage sale the end of July which proved a banquet on December 18. Bobbi Stacy sound funny to you big city gals, but we’ve total success. They are fun, helpful to our gave a short history of hang gliding and never had terminal radar in Idaho) so the finances, and introduce us to some very discussed the characteristics of her craft. assistant tower chief Loal Vance briefed us interesting people! Slides were shown by Carol Davis to on procedures and winter flying. Loal is a Hopefully the monsoons will cease and illustrate her ballooning experiences. Mike good 99 friend since his instrument in­ we can all fly again! Keller told of his sailplane activities and structor was Gene Nora Jessen and he in discussed licensing and training. turn taught air traffic controller and new 99 RAINIER CHAPTER Highlight of our holiday affair was the Sylvia Burkey how to fly. He presented a Peggy Verger, Reporter presentation of our annual Outstanding timely and excellent program. We now have the approval of the 49Vis. Girl of the Year Award to Claudia Beckner. Idaho Chairman Ann Stott is now a We had a wonderful Christmas party for Claudia was selected by secret ballot and commercial pilot - watch out Northwest our December meeting and the food was received a traveling trophy as well as a Section Achievement Award aspirants. supplied by the members. Since everyone personal trophy. Ann has achieved her Private, Instrument brought their specialty, the name was Meg Guggoltz and Harriet and William rating and now Commercial in two years, changed from a “pot luck” supper to “le Brin of the Santa Fe 99s chapter were is our chapter chairman and Section gourmet crusine” dinner party. One large special guests. Meeting Chairman too. Lyn Clark, who mistake was made. As our guests, the men Flying activities: B.J. Slawson is now a flies out of the mountain resort airport were allowed to be served first. For­ Commercial pilot. Claudia Beckner and McCall, is now operating under Part 135. tunately most of us are dieting-those who family spent some time in Manzanillo, She’s flying charter into the back country aren’t did that night. There were no lef­ Mexico. Roz Kinlen and Jim flew to San and doing a lot of instructing. She recently tovers. Hostess Jeri Reynolds barely had Carlos, Mexico, for a weekend of deep sea brought her Cessnas 120 and 150 down to to rinse the dishes so we could take them fishing. Lida Swann is checked out in the Boise for the winter (her airport snows in) home. Gail S till’s red velvet cake was being Beech Sport and flies around during and her students commute 100 miles (by eaten as an appetizer. Linda Rolczynski w eekends. car) for their winter flying. How’s that for was planning to take leftovers home for a We welcome our newest member devotion? Lyn, herself, was down for a midnight snack. No such luck. Theresa Isaacson. little maintenance over the holidays as was Since the last writing our membership Fran Brown. Both are back on the line has grown from a humble 5 to an im­ ARKANSAS CHAPTER again. pressive 14. The entire chapter is Marguerite Nielsen, Reporter Carol DePue recently flew to her old directly responsible for this increase and Arkansas Ninety Nines met November stomping grounds, Southern California, to we have more names yet to contact. Two of 17 in the new terminal building at Adams bring her mother back for a visit. She our new members are brand new private Field in Little Rock. Delores Deam, experienced some mag and fuel problems pilots and are to be congratulated—Sharon hostess, was assisted by Donna Hale, in her “antique” Stinson but put it on the Vincent and Cindy Knechtel. Other new Emmy Hall, and Ann White. The meeting ground like the pro that she is. After some members are veteran pilots Nita Loftus and time was used to discuss the proposed maintenance her return was uneventful. Janis Imlay. The new members are not the new by laws and membership. Eula Logsdom has returned from a only active ones in the chapter. Jan Markey Cary Hunt is the winner of our trophy for Carribean cruise. Jo King has been up to and Elli Cunningham have both worked her contributions to the growth of aviation her neck in the Beaux Arts Christmas sale, hard and met the requirements for their in Arkansas. our big art gallery fund raiser, and she’s CFIs. Elise Smith and Phyllis Lauchner are Donna Hale represented the Arkansas given up dual in the Baron for the duration. our taildragger pilots-a difficult rating in Chapter at the South Central Sectional Have you noticed how often 99s are so very itself. Judy Nesland is working on her m eeting. Congratulations to our newly-wed. after it and the economy gets through with juction with the FAA at the University of Chairman Linda Rickies has recently us. Texas at Arlington. Chapter Aviation become Mrs. Cecil Hargraves. Safety Counselor, Brenda Strickler has Zonta Clubs the world over will honor DALLAS CHAPTER worked closely with the FAA in preparing Amelia Earhart on her special day, January Lou Marquess, Reporter the program for this Seminar. By the way, 11, and from “Brainwaves” by C.R. Mc­ We were most saddened by the loss of Brenda will also serve the S.C.S. as D on a ld ...... our dear 491/2er, Maurice Melton, husband Section Aviation Safety Committee “Pariah” of 99, Jerry Melton. We will miss him and C hairm an. I am intimate with mountains his constant devoted support very much. Last month the chapter goal was AC­ I have secrets with the stars Sue Maddock just returned from a trip to TIVE PARTICIPATION, we received in­ I have bathed in heavenly fountains Europe where she represented the United s te a d ...PRECIPITATION. Things are Flown through rainbows’ colored bars States at a 99 convention. She was en­ bound to look up ...... I have heard celestial music tertained royally, and I do mean royally, by All the members of the Golden Triangle Above the engines’ drone Princess Alexandria and British Governor Chapter would like to wish every 99 Devined the airs ascoustic Sheila Scott. Her adventures are throughout the world a HAPPY & SAFE By the sound of thunders’ tone something to hear! CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. See you I’m no longer one among you Many of us went visiting during the next year same time, same place. I must venture over high Thanksgiving holidays-Lou and Rod Above the earthly spectrum Marquess to Wharton and Kountze, NEBRASKA CHAPTER In the haven of the sky Dorothy Warren and family to Colorado, Sharon Meyer, Reporter etc. The Nebraska 99s are very pleased that COLORADO CHAPTER We enjoyed our Christmas party at Nebraska Governor J. James Exon has Mary Neil, Reporter Sandra Simmons' lovely home, with the proclaimed January 11-18, 1975 as Women Working hard on Fall Sectional for 75— Dallas Redbird Chapter as guests. This is in Aviation Week in Nebraska. Diane the whole chapter. always a time for merrymaking and some Bartels worked very hard preparing a good ole’ hangar flying. Voted to be with and support Colorado proclamation for the Governor’s signature. Wright Bros. Memorial Foundation annual Marceline Todd took her proficiency Other Nebraska 99s are asking their local award dinner for Christmas party—99 ride, making her APT along with Lou mayors to proclaim the week as a local turnout light but 250 others were there. Marquess, Sue Maddock, Jerry Melton, Women in Aviation Week. A joint Zonta— Jan Almand, and Jan Wahrer. Tremendous success with Wally Schirra, Nebraska 99s brunch will be held in astronaut, mainspeaker, Joe Higgins, Sandra Simmons took her check ride in Lincoln on January 11 to commemorate national AFA chairman and noted Sheriff turbine aircraft, making her the first the 40th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s woman ever to get checked out in such an of TV commercials as master of record-breaking solo flight from Honolulu Ceremonies and our own Emily Howell, aircraft with an airline. WOW! The Dallas to San Francisco. Chapter in particular and the 99s in general last year's award winner, presenting Congratulations to the winners of the awards this year to Gordon “Rocky” are very proud to have such a gal as a Nebraska 99s annual Chapter Achievement Warren, Mr. Aviation in Gunnison member. This is really putting women in Award. The Award is presented to the 99 Colorado area. Serving on Board of aviation in the spotlight where we belong! who acquires the highest number of points Directors with David Olds, FAA, Ed Happy safe and careful flying during the for working throughout the year in 99 and Marriott, Air Force Assoc, and EB Jep- Christmas holidays! other aviation activities. The winner of the pesen of Chart fame, Don Murphy of first place trophy was Vera Bartunek. The Coombs Learjet, are Ninety-Nines, Betty GOLDEN TRIANGLE CHAPTER runner-up trophy was awarded to Dawn Jo Reed and Mary Neil. Serving on Award Linda Hooker, Reporter Parkening. Both of these gals are out­ Selection Committee were 99s Emily “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head", standing members of the 99s. Their Howell and Jan Gammell. or “Rain, Rain Go Away, Come Again contributions to our Chapter and tq Betty and Earl Berger tripped to Dakotas Another Day”, should be the Chapter aviation in general are certainly to be by car—but Betty’s APT in the plane now Airmarking Chairman's theme song. We lauded. too. have scheduled Sevier Co. (DeQueen, Ark.) December was party month for the Pat Luther calling herself a "Flying two weekends in a row and rained out both Nebraska 99s. The annual Christmas party, Framer"—loves to deliver frames that times. The first time, November 16, six co-hosted by Betty Alfred and Sharon way—made a recent dropoff in Jackson, members, (Carolyn Brooks, Mary Meyer, was held at the Chateau Lafluer W yo m in g . Wheelock, Barbara Routh, Jean Lemmon, Clubhouse in Lincoln. The evening in­ Jean Ferrell off to Oklahoma for seminar Linda Hooker, Jo McCarrell) and one cluded a dinner, presentation of the annual and Christmas with family in the East— prospective member, (Evon Baker) along achievement awards, and a humorous also went by Car. with two 24%ers, (Donnie Brooks and musical slide-tape presentation of a “99s Colorado 99s planning joint get-together Cindy McCarrell) spent from 7:00 Friday Night Before Christmas Dream." with Zonta International Jan. 8th. until 2:30 AM Saturday driving up to Happy flying to all of you in 1975! Mary and Dave Neil off to Sanibel Island, DeQueen only to wake up after three hours Fla. for holidays with two of their grand­ sleep to a gray, drizzly sunrise. Back to OKLAHOMA CHAPTER children will drop Dolly Gibbons Chapter Texas everyone drove. Marjorie Hudson, Reporter Chairman off in Pensacola to see her folks. The next Saturday, Barbara Routh, Jean Tere Lynch, with husband Dick, of Enid The Neils plan to see Clarence Cham­ Lemmon, Jo McCarrell & Linda Hooker flew their Skylane to the Bahamas via New berlain, an old friend, while in the Ft. arose at 4:30 AM and journeyed to Pylon Orleans, Punta Gorda and Palm Beach. Myers area. Clarence by his own definition Airport in an effort to fly to DeQueen. While in Freeport they met Member-at- is “old what's his name" the guy who flew Dawn broke to reveal that FSS knew what Large Francesca Davis. Next month they the Atlantic in 1927 the day after Lindburgh they were talking about when they said low flew to Westhampton, N. Y. to pick up did it. Clarence went all the way to ceilings, poor visibility and DRIZZLE. The their two grandchildren to “take them to Munich, Germany on his flight and Arkansas Chapter was invited to join us in the ocean” . Instrument rated Dick recently received many honors and awards, but as this project and with any luck at all passed his CFI written and Tere passed her Mike Collins said, No one remembers the someday we will all meet at DeQueen to Commercial Written and is readying for her other guys—just the first. Mike, you will paint and rejoice about the GOOD w eather. ch e ckrid e. remember, went on the first moon flight Our Fly-In to Flying Tiger Field at Paris, Jan Million has earned her Instrument with Armstrong and Aldrin but never got to Texas on November 9th was also rained Rating and upon finishing her checkride in the moon itself. out. On December5th, the Golden Triangle Oklahoma City had to file for instruments Hope everyone had a Happy Holiday and Chapter and the Arlington Pilots Assoc, in order to return to her home base, that we are all able to afford to keep flying will sponsor a Safety Seminar in con- N orm an. We were all saddened by the death by invited to the Bell Flyers meeting to hear who recently received her instrument drowning in their swimming pool of Dr. their guest speaker, the captain of the Sac instructor's rating; to Norma Barr, who Noble Wynn, husband of Chairman Norma Looking Glass. won first prize in a recent Shrimp Festival Wynn, last summer. Our lovely Christmas party was hosted cooking contest at Gulf Shores (Alabama), The Oklahoma Chapter of Ninety-Nines, by Verdayne Menze and 491/2er Dick. where she and 491/2 John maintain a part- Inc. was presented a special certificate of Although a Nebraska snow storm forced time residence; and to chapter chairman merit and award at Wiley Post Airport in us to postpone our party a day, fifteen Carolyn Wetzel, who with 49'/2 Chuck recognition of our support of government were in attendance. recently won a cash prize and a trip to sponsored safety program ‘‘Ground Much effort has been put into planning Acapulco in a car rally! Assist”. The award was accepted by our “take off” celebration for International Carolyn and Chuck also spent Christmas Chairman Norma Wynn. At this time we Women’s Year for 1975 on Amelia Earhart in Nassau with their families; and other were also commended for our voluntary Day, January 11 with the Zonta Club of chapter members have also been traveling activities in airmarking a number of Omaha. Suanne Townsend will give a widely during the fall, both by air and other runways, taxiways and hanger buildings at commemorative of Amelia Earthart’s modes of transportation. many Oklahoma airports during the year. historic flight from Honolulu to San Chapter activities scheduled for the In November we met for lunch and a F ran cisco . spring include a Treasure Hunt in short business meeting, then were treated Betty Jarvis and Gail Tonnesen are February, a Fly-In and a Poker Run in to a tour of the RAPCON facilities at Tinker working on our Safety Clinic scheduled for March, an educational program in April at Air Force Base. December found three Feb. 26 and 27. a local school, an airplane rally in May, planeloads of Oklahoma Ninety-Nines at Lavonne and Bill Tripp flew to Canada and additional fund-raising projects the airport in Follett, Texas, where we duck hunting. Didn’t get as many ducks as throughout the period. airmarked the runway with numbers and in the past but had a good flight. Happy New Year to all and safer flying in town name; after which we were treated to The Bill Rynearsons and Louise 1975! a steak dinner by the townsmen. Smetanas flew to Florida to attend the After changing the time and course due AOPA Convention. Bill and Georgiann also to bad weather, the Oklahoma Fly Lady flew to Anacortes, Washington to visit old Derby was held November 10. Of the flying friends. members and non-members participating, two Oklahoma Chapter members walked SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER off with trophies. Tere Lynch won first Pamela Crane, Reporter place second leg and Marge Hudson won Members of the San Antonio Chapter first place first leg. have been very busy during the months of The ground-breaking for the new Ninety- November and December. Nines headquarters building at W ill Rogers The regular monthly meeting was held at Cynthia McGary, San Antonio Chapter World Airport was a momentous occasion the chapter meeting room on November member, who recently received her in­ attended by many of the city officials, 9th and routine business was transacted. strument instructor’s rating. airport personnel, Ninety-Nines officers, Linda Pearson, Aviation Safety Chairman, aviation enthusists, and last but not least presented a safety feature, illustrated by SHREVEPORT CHAPTER many, many Oklahoma and Texas Ninety- slides, detailing factors in a recent single­ Marjo Wright, Reporter Nines. It was a very impressive ceremony engine aircraft crash in the San Antonio SAC Bomb Competition was held at followed by a festive luncheon. area. Dorothy Navarro was named new Barksdale Air Force Base in November, Since official monthly meetings are Airmarking Chairman. Next scheduled each base sent a top team from all across taken up with business, tours, etc., we airmarking project will be the Guadalupe the United States and a team for Britain have been having a monthly dinner in County airport at Seguin, Texas on also competed in the bombing com­ celebration of birthdays, or anything, for January 11th, weather permitting. Plans petition. The bases competed in booth visiting purposes. These are well attended were made at this meeting for participation displays and the Shreveport 99 Chapter and great fun. in safety activities during the coming manned the Shreveport-Bossier Tourist The Oklahoma Chapter was in their months —handing out literature and Bureau room. Working in shifts we handed usual good form for the Christmas party at serving coffee at local FBOs, and similar out information, pralines, (candy) and Arlene Walkup’s house in Stillwater. This projects—to assist in raising safety answered questions. Did we enjoy meeting is a weekend party every year, starting with consciousness of local pilots. Fund people from Maine to California! our business meeting and followed by a raising projects were discussed. Ninety-nines, Evelyn Snow, Mary Jo covered dish dinner and party. The The December meeting was held at the Voss and Jere Saur showed the fifth grade Walkups’ hospitality is well known and meeting room on December 14th, with class of the Hillsdale Elementary School this chapter is indeed fortunate to partake several potential new members present. Shreveport's Downtown Airport. They of it. After breakfast the next morning Members voted to establish a chapter toured the FAA offices, “checked-out” a many stayed on to visit. scholarship fund to assist in updating CAP plane and a twin. Jere and Evelyn OMAHA AREA CHAPTER proficiency, as appropriate. Future air­ then visited the school to give talks on Pat Krueger, Reporter marking activities were discussed. Areas fly in g . Shirley Risk and Rosemary Block spoke being considered include Burnet and Northeastern University, Monroe, La. at the October 15 meeting of the Bell Gillespie County airports, and Stinson was the host for a intercollegiate flying Flyers, a local flying club, on who the 99s Field in San Antonio. meet in Nov. and our Chapter sponsored a are and what we do. Also on December 14th the chapter trophy for the Preflight Event. Would like October 26 was a beautiful fall day, so Christmas Party was held, once again at to have seen that, bet they took the plane a although short handed, Gail Tonnesen and the charming home of Betsy Hogan and part piece by piece. 491/2er, Paul, and Rosemary Block and son 491/2er Bill, who acted as chef to produce a Our Christmas party was held December Ron airmarked the North Omaha Airport superb dinner for those members and their 21st with Jo Ann Carrol serving as hangar. Then Rosemary had a real treat husbands attending. Members also hostess. We took this time to present the when Gail took her for a ride in their J-3 brought to the party wrapped Christmas 491/2 husbands with name badges to show Clipped Wing Cub to survey their han­ gifts, suitable for elderly patients, and our appreciation for the support and hard d iw ork. these were taken to a local nursing home work they contributed during the year. Of Our November meeting was spent the following week by a representative course - we ate until - . Wonder if flying visiting with members of the Orchard Hill group of 99s, as the chapter Christmas helps one loose pounds? Oh-well, so we'll Nursing Home and serving them p ro je ct. weigh a little more next year. homemade cookies. Congratulations are in order to various Bob Mandeville, Superintendent of Airports, sent a letter of appreciation to November 19 the Omaha Area 99s were chapter members: to Cynthia McGary, the Shreveport Chapter for the safety and The Thanksgiving holidays brought our last two meetings. Even so, our last beautification work the chapter has done. little Texas Aggie, Sheri Jones, home for meeting at Greater Peoria airport was Congratulations are in order for Helen the November meeting. We met at Jones attended by 15 members and 4 guests. Hewitt who received a Masters Degree Airport in Athens, the stomping grounds Chairman, Kathleen Wood reminded us from LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. for Sheri’s dad, Dr. Dwight Jones, who was that January 11-18 is national Women In Two of the Chapter’s newest instructors, the instructor for several 99s in the Aviation Week. For special observance of Jere Saur and Evelyn Snow soloed their chapter. This was a business meeting, the week members may purchase books on first students this month. A proud moment mostly consumed by a serious discussion Amelia Earhart and proceeds will be fo r all. of proposed new International By-Laws. donated to the AE Scholarship Fund. We Downtown Airport is loosing a very good The chapter also recommended Helen are all busy planning the llli-Nines Air tower Chief, Jim Spencer. Jim is tran­ Wells as its nominee for an Amelia Earhart Derby to be held at Willard Field in sferring to Monroe, La. soon and the scholarship. Champaign this year. Dates are May 23, chapter presented him a cake as a way to News items: Helen Wells and her 24, 25, and rain date May 26. Mary Waters, say, “Goodbye and Good Luck” . Any tower husband, Tom, hope to open their air race board reported new rules: no pets or would be happy to have Jim and he’ll be facilities soon near Rice, Texas. Duane passengers will be allowed in the race missed in Shreveport. Perry received her commercial ticket and planes, entrants planes own “N” numbers passed the written for her instructor’s; will be used to designate planes this year, SPANISH PEAKS CHAPTER Elaine White received her commercial and no spot landing contest at this derby. Joan M. Alyea, Reporter license. Also this year two teams will be working to December activities for the Spanish It is an enthusiastic group we have, and figure race results immediately —no Peaks Chapter in Pueblo, Colorado, several nearby women pilots are inquiring waiting for last minute computer results. started off with our annual Christmas about our activities. We only hope we can Barbara Jenison and Jayne Schiek will dinner for members and families, held at be a strong link in the prestigious chain of meet with Neil Pobanz on transportation. the home of Ann Courtright. Plenty of the 99s. Our chapter is proud to welcome new turkey and airplane talk made it an en­ members Sandra Bernard and Lola joyable evening. Tuebert, both students of our own Jean A few days later, our secretary, Mary McLauglin. Jackie Klaus was also pinned Ann Millbern, presented her 491/2, Dick, as a new member. with a baby girl, who has been named Ann Jeanne Morse gave a talk on private Mary. A prospective member for Spanish flying to her granddaughter’s school class. Peaks in a few years? The children were very enthusiastic; Ann Frink, Joan Alyea and their 491/2S Jeanne thinks we have several potential are making plans for a Hawaii vacation in pilots there! March with a group of other pilots. You Aloha Chapter people can expect a call Barbara Jenison, also a member of the from us to say hello! Illinois Aerospace Commission, has been Flying activities included an airport traveling—to Springfield, Illinois twice for hopping tour of Colorado for Joan Alyea Air marking runway 17 at the Athens 3-4 days, 2 weeks in Michigan, and to and 491/2 Dale during Christmas vacation, airport Duane Perry. Elaine White and Indianapolis to attend the Great Lakes and making of a movie on preflighting for Virginia Kuykendall. Region CAP Aerospace Aviation Seminar. Jean McLaughlin stays busy with use in their aviation classes in the public < \ sch oo ls. charter and instructing—in January, she, husband Mac, and another couple will be TEXAS DOGWOOD CHAPTER North Central Section touring Central America in a Cessna 210. ILLINOIS - INDIANA - IOWA Elaine White, Reporter Libby Kaiser and family flew their Beach KENTUCKY - MICHIGAN - MINNESOTA The newly formed Texas Dogwood Debonair to Olathe, Kansas and toured MISSOURI - OHIO - WISCONSIN Chapter of 99s got its collective feet wet King Radio while there. Her comment? September 21 in air marking the numbers Wish we could have brought home a plane­ at the Athens, Texas, airport—our first. load of goodies! Jayne Schiek and family flew to Detroit, Like many 99s before us, we lifted our eyes CAPE GIRARDEAU AREA CHAPTER Michigan for Thanksgiving and ran into 20 heavenward and hoped the rains would Sue Long, Reporter hold off—just long enough. They did. in. of SNOW! After shoveling the plane At our last meeting we found that some With our membership geographically out, tower wouldn’t let them depart. They of our Fall convention bills were ’"com­ scattered, we have varied our meeting finally made it after 3 hrs. of "conferences” plimentary.” How lucky could we places. Vi Mason invited the Dogwoods for with all concerened. be!!! IThat enabled us to give full refund to our first fly-in meeting at the Ennis airport, Theo Sommer flew her Cessna Cardinal all people who pre-registered but were which she and husband Bob manage. to Tuscon to be with her fa~!ly over unable to come to the convention due to Elinor Johnson of the Dallas Redbirds was Thanksgiving and Joan Boyd logged 11 hrs. bad weather. We were pleased to be able to kind enough to join us and give detailed in their Cessna 182 flying family back and do th is . instructions to Virginia Kuykendall, our air forth from Knoxville, Tenn. for a holiday Our own Mary Boyd from Dyersberg marking chairman. Then Chairman Peg v is it. Tennessee is attending Law school in Ong and her Nervous Navigator husband One last item—Kay Martens, our Memphis and hopes it won’t be too long Jim greeted the Dogwoods and their Ways, and Means chairman, in before she has that degree. husbands at a dinner meeting October 29 cooperation with Betty Commons gave us at the Cedar Creek Country Club, located a real treat last meeting. After business Dear Lois (Mother as I call her) has been near their marina, Donsport. Dr. Ken was finished, we toured Betty Commons out of the air for awhile. These cold, Kuykendall entertained the group with beautiful home in Peoria. Donations made snowy, winter months can curtail anyones' slides made at a summer aerobatic show, our treasury $55.00 richer. What will Kay fun (and flying) but I’m sure it won’t be after which each 99 revealed how she got think of next? long before our flying frieneds are up and her initial interest in flying. Dorothy gone again. CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER Duncan, prospective 99 from Tyler, and her Bright Skies ...... Sandy Klock, Reporter husband DeWitt were guests. The Leon As we welcome in the new year of flying, Meadows and the Lou Whinnerys from CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER we look back on 1974 as the year that Athens, and Lil and Bob Tafel of Cedar Joan Boyd, Reporter marked Chicago Area’s 40th year as a 99 Creek were also guests. Lil is a former 99 Central Illinois has had such bad chapter - and still going strong! from the Dallas and the Dallas Redbird • weather that everyone had to drive to our chapters. We had a really fascinating meeting in November, touring the Illinois Air Guard GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER Chairman and the President of Miss facilities at O'Hare Airport. It started off Jan Pocock, Reporter Zonta Club for the offical proclamation with an interesting film on air-to-air the Capital in Jefferson City. refueling, then to the KC-97 simulator, Our International Smorgasboai then on to a wonderful and humorous Christmas dinner, featuring contributions explanation of parachute rigging and the of dishes from all over the world was an use of parachutes and survival gear. enormous success. Things like Lois Finally, we braved the cold rain to clim b up Bartlet's Crab Rangoon, Mary Lowe’s Igloo into a KC-97 tanker, where many of us tried Cake (?) and so many other beautiful the left seat on for size (shades of "12 samples of 99 cuisine certainly did nothing O’Clock High”, with the greenhouse type to help those who were on a diet! windows!”) and some of the more daring With all the good things that have been got down on their tummies and checked happening around St. Louis 99s, we were unable to escape one tragedy. We were out the boom operator’s birds-eye view! Atchison, Kansas • Amelia Earhart extremely sorry to hear that the husband of Accolades go to Lois Case and Juanita Memorial Airport Harr for arranging this special meeting for our brand new 99, Reta Jones was lost in From left; Bobbi Miller, V-Gov. N.C. us. the crash of his Piper Aztec and want Reta Section; Amy Laws, Governor, N.C. Christine Winzee has transferred to to know the Greater St. Louis Chapter Section; Val Johnson; Joan Reindle, Gr. Chicago Area from the Connecticut shares her sorrow. K.S. Chapter, Sir Peter Ramsbothem; Chapter, of which she was a founder. She Jean Wilson, V-Chmn,; Marjorie was also winner of an Amelia Earhart IOWA CHAPTER Englemann; Kathy Zimmerman, and Ginny Scholarship in 1966. Chris is now an in­ Annetta Haack, Reporter Pacey, all of Greater K.C. Chapter spector with the FAA GADO Office at November and December have been DuParge County Airport (one of seven lady In November, when Sir Peter Ram­ inspectors in the U.S.!), and flies her own sbothem, British Ambassador to the “good and bad” weathermonths in Iowa. 99 Stearman. Welcome to our Chapter! United States, was invited to plant a Sunday in November dawned MISERABLE. Chairman Ellen O’Hara got an hour of British Oak Tree in the Tree of Friendship One brave plane flew into Mapleton. The helicopter instruction. She says, “I was so Memorial Park at Atchison, Ks., Valera rest of us braved the highways. Rowena intrigued and excited, there wasn't tim e to Johnson was invited to fly him from the Bennett, our hostess, provided a beautiful think about being even a little scared!” K.C. Intn'l. airport to A.E. Memorial birthday cake - celebrating the 45th bir­ Catching up on the news: Scotty Airport at Atchison. Val and N.C. Section thday of 99s. We were happy to have a Harmon took third place at the Michigan Governor, Amy Laws, joined some of the prospective 99 and a prospective 66 at the Air Race in '74 (co-pilot was Dick Rush K.C. Chapter gals in Atchison for a simply m eeting. from Valparaiso). Nice flying! super time. Quite an occasion for our flyin December was “party month”. Nancy All of us here wish all of you everywhere gal Val to carry an Ambassador and a Stone (a prospective 99) opened her lovely a safe and happy and high-flying New Governor, in her Bonanza in the same day! home in Des Moines for a 99 party. Gwen McClure and Pat Hayes helped with the Year! Our various money making projects have increased the old treasury by nearly $400, delicious food. We did slip a business so we are all on the way to being able to meeting into the afternoon activities to GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAPTER provide a super weekend in St. Louis for study and make suggestions for the Dorothy Stratton, Reporter our Section, next fall. Ways and Means proposed by-law changes. chairman, Peg Kilby has come through We have had some busy members. Our November meeting was held at with flying colors and we’re plenty proud Carolyn Rowney, Sioux City, presented a Wilson Aviation, Fairfax Airport, Kansas of her and her many helpers. program on “Women in Aviation" to an City Kansas. Jany Blust was a guest at our We’re oh so proud too, of our 'Copter American Girl Study Group. Jeanne meeting. She recently moved here from St. Sue! Sue has been going great guns as our Bedinger, also of Sioux City, gave a talk to Louis, Nancy Campbell and Sandra local traffic-copter reporter, was one of the SUX chapter of Quota Club about PPD. Damon are new members of our chapter. the speakers at the Dec. 10th. Pilot Several new ratings too: Sonja Miller - Sandra just recently received her private Educational Meeting at - would you CFI, Gwen McClure - Comm. Such busy license. Joan Reindl announced that she believe, Noah’s Ark? Given the kind of families - their 491/2S Bob Miller and Keith has been checked out in the 150 and is weather we’ve had lately, I don’t know but McClure both have new Instrument doing fine. Joan is making a remarkable what this very fine restaurant-motel isn’t a rating s. recovery from injuries received in an rather appropriate meeting place for an We are deeply saddened over the death of automobile accident last January. aviation safety seminar! GADO’s Mr. 491/2 James White of Bloomfield. Our Ruth Stafford and husband Sheldon Harrington stayed in the background as thoughts and prayers are with LuEtta. have made another flight over the Atlantic Sue joined other speakers; Larry Simms of From the Iowa Chapter - Happy Flying in delivering two 182s to Johannesburg, the F.A.A., Bert Voelker, and Jim Burns in 1975. South Africa. talking on the general theme of safety. The meeting place and refreshments were LAKE ERIE CHAPTER Dorothy & Don Stratton and daughter supplied by Noah’s Ark co-owner, and Helen Keidel, Reporter Jean spent a weeks vacation the last of flying enthusiast, Dave Flavin and your Unforgetable experiences, told and November in England. They visited their reporter thinks General Aviation is mighty retold, often come about during an son Steve who is a junior at Oxford fortunate to have friends like HIM! unusual rain or snow storm. Such a tale is University and toured London. Latest flash on Sue is that she has told by Louise Muranko as “what a way to Our November fly-out was made on the received word from DCA’s Jean Ross end a holiday!" The family had flown in 14th to Bethany Missouri. Howard that she has won the Whirly Girls their Cessna 210 to Palm Beach for Nine of our members, Sectional Scholarship which will enable her to go Thanksgiving weekend. Everything went Chairman Amy Laws and Val Johnson from ahead and get that ’copter rating. We are well until Sunday when they were to head St. Louis, Chapter attended a tree-setting proud of our sister 99! back to Cleveland and learned that a heavy ceremony in Atchison, Kansas. A British Understand the 1975 has been declared snowstorm was in the Lake Erie region. So Oak was presented by British Ambassador “International Womans Year”, with they decided to spend another two days in Sir Peter Ramsotham and the British January being dedicated to Women in the warm sun of Florida. Consulate from St. Louis, Val Johnson Aviation. Gov. Amy has advised that Gov. Cleveland Hopkins Airport was closed flew the tree to Atchison. Bond of Missouri will officially proclaim down from late Sunday through Monday, The Christmas party was at the Waldo the week of Jan. 11-18 as Missouri Women so when it opened on Tuesday, traffic was Astoria Dinner Playhouse on Thursday in Aviation Week. On Jan 14th., the two unbelievable. Over 10,000 passengers were December 5th—Fun! Govs, will meet with all Missouri Chapter transported in or out within a very short now residing at 382 Cypress St., time. You can imagine the traffic jam in the / \ sky. And when do you think Louise Broomfield, Colorado. Broomfield is arrived? About 5 p.m. which is normally situated about ten miles north of Denver. the busiest time of the day anyway. Marilyn relocated after taking a job there in New York-New Jersey Section Despite the 24 degree temperature, their Flight Standards for the FAA. NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY landing was hot as they were sandwiched Lillian Snyder has been appointed to the in between two jets - and when one of Detroit Aviation Advisory Commission. those is on your tail, you just don't dilly­ She and Louise Timkin flew to Los Angeles dally around! It was a rather bumpy final in Louise's Lear Jet where they attended approach, but they did get down safely. the National Business Aviation Louise is just one of the very active Association Meeting. They stopped GARDEN STATE CHAPTER members of this new chapter which is enroute in Wichita where International Dolores Jane Zilincar, Reporter bringing its first year of existence to a President, Pat McEwen came out to the close. It is encouraging to the officers and airport to visit. While in Los Angeles, they Our November meeting at Sharon committee heads to have such a high had dinner with Marion Banks and Wanda Country Club was a double “first" - first percentage of active participation. Air Cummings. Lillian also attended the AOPA meeting at the combined Country Club and marking was a big project this past Plantation Party in Hollywood, Florida. Trenton-Robbinsville Airport and first summer and local news and TV coverage In January the Michigan Chapter will meeting under the Chairmanship of Claire made local residents more aware of the join the Zonta Club of Detroit for their Kurica and her new officers. The meeting efforts of the 99s. annual Amelia Earhart Commemorative was preceded by our ever popular spot- Barb Baron recently received her in­ Brunch. This year has been designated landing contest, conducted by Wanda structor’s rating and is now busy doing International Women’s Year by the United Mammel and her 401/2 Lewis. Mary Kern flight instructing at the Wheeling, Ohio Nations. January will honor women in took first place with Louise Meisner a County Airport. aviation, and the Amelia Earhart Brunch close second. Louise had just returned will take on an added significance. from the Florida Keys in her Cherokee 180. Proclamations have been issued by the LAKE MICHIGAN CHAPTER She is perhaps best remembered for Governor of Michigan and the Mayor of Evelyn Borst, Reporter naming our proficiency race the GARDEN Detroit. Loma May is coordinating the STATE 300. Our new chairman is quite an Our Chapter held a sewing bee at arrangements for this special event. organizer. Claire’s ability to get all Fowlerville in the Home Ec Room with members involved is an accomplishment Marian Eggleston and Natalie Kreeger as QUAD CITY CHAPTER one can readily foresee. Stephana hostesses. Judy Hodges, Reporter Gredsted, vice-chairman, also airmarking Esther Bennett is Whirley Girl no. 187 chairman, says Manahawkin Airport is the with Commerical Helicopter Rating. The Congratulations go to Fern Rathe for next project, and marking with "Steve" is Bellaire Autumn Festival and small Rally getting her Multi-Engine rating in her really just plain fun. was considered a success. There were 250 Seneca. Rox Lavin, who has earned a Com­ people in attendance for the Saturday We are most fortunate to have in our mercial Rating, will head a committee to Seminars and banquet. The Seminars were possession a copy of a previously un­ select new uniforms for our Chapter. pronounced excellent with top men from published picture of Amelia Earhart, taken Janice Blackburn passed her commercial the manufacturers handling the panel by a relative of Marie Merdian. The picture written and acquired a new Mooney. discussions. About 150 planes Flight was taken in Galesburg, Illinois for Janice will also serve as Chairman for the Planned in Sunday morning but had to turn possible publication in the newspaper, but 1975 GARDEN STATE 300. Committees are back because of weather. A big disap­ not used for that purpose. It is believed to being formed. Grace McGuire is busy pointment to everyone. be one of the last pictures taken before she working on her Instructors’ Rating. We joined with the Michigan Chapter for began her trip around the world in 1937. Since 1975 has been designated "In­ our Christmas Party in Ann Arbor on Marie Merdian was the first Chairman of December 14th. Weather was bad but quite Quad City Area Chapter of Ninety Nines, ternational Women’s Year” the Zonta Club a few made it driving. Inc. Marie has sent a copy to National of Washington D.C. and the Washington Headquarters and copy will be given to the Ninety-Nines are hostessing a dinner at MICHIGAN CHAPTER Metropolitan Airport Authority at Moline the Washington Hilton on January 11th - Betty Crook, Reporter A irp o rt. the 40th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s The Michigan Chapter celebrated the At our November meeting we discussed flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. Yuletide season with a Christmas party at the National Bylaws and one item that Our annual Christmas meeting was gay, the Briarwood Hilton in Ann Arbor. Pat sparked considerable discussion was the informative and an over-all smash hit. Domas coordinated the arrangements. classification of membership. We felt that Jane Martin’s 491/2 Stewart “Stew" made a Members of the Lake Michigan Chapter a member should not be forced to go jolly and witty Santa while distributing were invited to join us for the festivities. inactive just because she lost her medical. gifts to all the girls. Though we had a great The November meeting was held in Port In many instances, this person could be turnout, we missed former Chairman and Huron and featured a program by John very valuable as an officer and member Governor, Jerry Roberts who was snowed MacMurray who is a meteorologist from with full privileges. By the same token, it in at Vermont where she was supervising Channel 12, TV, Flint. In spite of inclement was felt that members with active medicals restoration of their New England vacation weather, many members attended this who do not keep current should not be home. Before starting her project in interesting meeting. considered as active as those who do. Vermont Jerry and 491/2 Hal spent three Kay Brick and Barbara Evans of the Therefore, the following classifications weeks visiting in Ohio, Colorado, Kansas, International AWTAR Board were in were recommended: 1. Active-with current Oklahoma, Indiana and Virginia. Jerry had Michigan October 26-27 to begin finalizing Biennial. 2. Active-with loss of medical 3. an enjoyable meeting with International plans for the AWTAR Terminus which will Inactive-one who has not attended at least President, Pat McEwen. Jerry is also State be held at Boyne Mt. the first week in July, three meetings in the last year 4. Life- Chairman for American Indian Children. 1975. A meeting was held in Lansing on optional after specified number of years. It While visiting Springfield, South Dakota Friday and one at Boyne Mt. on Saturday. was also felt that Life Members should not and Muskogee, Oklahoma, Jerry and Hal Those attending included Winnie be prevented from holding office or voting. visited Indian schools and an Indian Girls DuPerow, Terminus Chairman, Marretta Carolyn Pobanz and Judy Hodges flew College. They also stopped at Evansville, Simpson, Terminus Co-Chairman, and the to Chicago for the weekend and Von Alter Indiana to discuss the Angel Derby with different committee chairmen for the recently returned from a trip to Colorado staff since that city is one of the race terminus. The meetings received radio and Springs to visit her family. Von and Charlie stops. No retiring in the life of the retired television publicity in northern Michigan. Alter will be departing for Australia on Governor of the New York - New Jersey Note to Colorado 99s: Marilyn Sidwell is February 20 for a vacation. Section. And that’s the Truth! GREATER NEW YORK CHAPTER at the South Pole. He concluded his talk, s ta llin g Betty Barlia as Chairman; Carole Sally Buegeleisen Reporter as he always does, with the very touching Leipzig, Vice-Chairman; Clarice Bellino, Secretary; Louise Galfas, Treasurer Guest On November seventh, the Greater New “Flyers Rosary” . The evening ended with a of Honor was Ruth Dobrescu, Governor, York Chapter opened the winter season standing ovation for the seventy-one year with a gala program called “Dinner With old veteran pilot who still envisions world N.Y. - N.J. Section, accompanied by her records. Max” , at the Wings Club in New York City. 491/2, Charles. The Section Meeting, October 19th, was “Max", of course, is world distance record well-represented by our Chapter members; holder Max Conrad, long a friend of the November 9th brought the second meeting Ninety-Nines. More than one hundred in the form of a luncheon “fly-in” to people attended the dinner at which he Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport. was the featured speaker. He illustrated Many members attended the First his talk with slides taken on his last record Annual Aviation Awards Dinner, spon­ attempt, a flight around the world by way sored by MAPA, in honor of John Karp, of the Poles. Among the dinner guests were Robert Mr. Safety, and Lou Ranley, Mr. Teterboro, Stanton, head of the Eastern District, FAA on December 4th, at The Cameo, Garfield, and Mrs. Stanton; Ruth Dobrescu, Doris N.J.; a chance for dress-up, hangar talk and get-together with pilots in the area. A Miller and Judy Meltsner, who are Christmas Party brought us together on Governor, Vice-Governor and Secretary of Famous Max Conrad, feted at a dinner by Saturday, December 14th, in good cheer at the New York Section. There were, in fact, the Greater N.Y. Chapter, shown with the home of Betty and Lou Barlia in so many familiar faces and old friends in author Sally Buegeleisen, who wrote the Oakland, N. J. All guests made merry but aviation that mention of any of them is book about Max, INTO THE WIND, and (r) brought gifts to be presented to Belleville sure to omit some other equally well loved. Bob Loomis, Senior Editor of publishers, Children’s Shelter in Belleville, N.J., so At the risk of missing someone (but in the the Random House. hope that none of those not named will be others could enjoy a Merry Christmas. PALISADES CHAPTER offended) there was general delight in Plans for 1975 started off with a January Helen Egan Levy, Reporter business meeting at which the Con­ seeing Claire Kurica, Chairman of the A fledgling has flown the nest - we are Garden State Chapter; Kay Brick, former stitution and By-Laws were discussed; proud to have been part of the enthusiasm, chairman of AWTAR; Jean Batchelder and Spring will see the airmarking of Caldwell- camaraderie and “know-how" of the friends from the Northern New England Wright Airport and an Antique Airplane Greater New York Chapter of the Ninety- Show at Lincoln Park Airport when our Chapter; Stu Moak and his P-47 Thun- Nines, Inc., and dip our wings in salute to derbird buddies; the CAP group from N.J. weather warms up. all who made the Palisades Chapter All good wishes from Palisades Chapter Westchester County Airport; W illie possible. In soaring on our own, we do not Hanzlik, of Flushing Airport; Leonard to all of you for a Happy Flying New Year. forget from whence we came; each of our Greene, President of Safe Flight, and his members pledges to continue and enhance wife Joyce, a prospective Ninety-Nine; the spirit and goals of this ever-growing Herb Fisher, newly retired from the New organization. Palisades’ territory en­ New England Section York Port Authority; and Jacques Istel (the compasses the geographical area from the CONNECTICUT - MAINE man who makes parachutes) with Ninety- south end of the Hudson Valley Chapter to MASSACHUSETTS - NEW HAMPSHIRE Nine wife Felicia. RHODE ISLAND - VERMONT the north end of the Garden State Chapter, Jacques asked to say a few words, and East to the Hudson River and West to the then proceeded to recall how he had Delaware River. written to Max many years ago, asking As of September 1,1974, the twenty-five about overseas flights. He remembered CONNECTICUT CHAPTER Charter Members fly by with a "tally-ho” ! with affection the long, detailed letter Max Vivian Utko, Reporter Not listed in the Roster are Anne Conlin, of had taken the trouble to write in reply to a Vivian Utko is talking to you now, Mahwah, N.J., and Barbara Pigott, of stranger. Jacques and Felicia have since replacing the well traveled Audrey Sweet. Warren, N.J. After September, Susan flown their Twin Comanche around the She is constantly traveling hither and yon Goch joined us, making a total of 26 world, thanks, Jacques insisted, to the without a “rest period” to sit down and Chapter members. encouragement he received originally from write a newsletter, the lucky gal. A September “ Pool Party”, held at Rich Max. Flight activities in our Chapter have and Peggy Naumann’s home, was the Max is the subject of a biography, INTO slowed down in the past few weeks due to official launching of our Chapter, in- THE WIND, written by Sally Buegeleisen (a our North Eastern weather patterns. Peg member of the Greater New York Chapter) and Don Davidson managed to squeeze in and published by Random House. The a business trip to Wash. D.C. for a week evening presented a unique opportunity to fortunately by-passed bad weather both have copies of the book autographed by w ays. both Max and his biographer. Seated at the Our November meeting, a special “new head table with Max, besides the Stan­ members" meeting extended to all Women tons, were Doris Renninger, representing pilots in the area including students, was the membership committee of the Wings well attended. The meeting which was Club; Penny Amabile, Program Chairman preceded by dinner, was highlighted by for the evening; Phyllis Sproul, Chairman NASA film of the workings of Apollo 16. of the Greater New York Chapter; Robert Ruth (Crowell) Zimmerman, was present Loomis, Senior Editor of Random House; L to R: Clarice Bellino, Secretary; Carol with our new 49’/2, Mr. Z. and we and Sally Buegeleisen. Leipzig, Vice-Chairman; Betty Barlia, congratulated them with a wedding cake, Phyllis Sproul introduced the evening’s Chairman; Blossom Friedman, Mem­ replacing our usual donuts. program, and then turned the microphone bership Chairman; Louise Galfas, We’re feeling so professional now with over to Sally, who paid tribute to the Treasurer. our airmarking activities, and to top it off book’s editor, Robert Loomis (a Bonanza September, 1974 - At the first meeting of we received special attention for our ef­ pilot) and introduced Max. The Flying the new Palisades Chapter - N. Y. - N. J. forts plus a photo in the winter issue of the Grandfather was in rare form. He captured Section, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Conn. Aviation Newsletter. How nice to his audience with a particularly tall tale Pool Party held at residence of Mr. and have a professional news photographer as told with an absolutely straight face, and Mrs. Richard Naumann, 55 Westover Ave., one of our members. Carol Phelps, and then held them with the story of that last West Caldwell, N.J. - a ”99” and “491/2” now as we complete one of our air- record flight that ended in a dramatic crash respectively. markings they are photographically , *• deserves this important position. The Task Our Direct Relief Foundation is un­ Force is in charge of the redistribution of derway with Ginny Styles, Julie Price and the surplus properties of Westover Air myself contacting local hospitals, - Force Base, as this multi-million dollar auxiliaries and doctors. Anyone across the complex is being deactivated. Recently, country with valuable hints and in­ r j r Joanie flew left seat in a Bell Tur- formation, please let us hear from you. r 'fr-'* y * boCharged helicopter while it was on a Congratulations to our very own Doris local aerial photographic mission. Miller, our brand new Vice-governor of Our itinerant member, Sue Stidham, S. New York-New Jersey Section. \ who recently received her Doctorate, is A— now working for Texas Instruments in f ’i > 2 ^ Dallas, Texas. She is very much involved with the computor part of the Air Traffic I ^ Control Programs. Middle East Section ______DELAWARE - MARYLAND The Conn. Chapter had a CAVU day for this Each chapter member is working on her PENNSYLVANIA - VIRGINIA air-marking event. Skylark Airport is in S. respective jobs for Women in Aviation Windsor, Conn. We also marked and Week, contacting various Mayors’ Offices, painted the runway numbers for them. the newspapers, and television and radio Photo by Carol Phelps stations. Our local Zonta contacts have been very helpful, and we look forward to a recorded on the spot. Carol recently had a CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER successful celebration honoring AE and all Mary Galbraith, Reporter rendezvous with a “mail” pilot to gather women in aviation and the aeronautical material for a photo-essay on flying the sciences. mail. The mail run was from Boston-Logan The November chapter meeting was held Airport to LaGuardia Airport in N.Y. City in HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER at the lovely home of Doctors Marjorie and a twin Beech G-18. The story will be Arlene Spiesman, Reporter Champ Pool in Wormleysburg. Because of the beautiful weather, many of the girls published shortly in two local newspapers. Since we have been so busy here in the were able to fly-in. Our annual Christmas party took place Hudson Valley, we almost forgot to let the 99 doings: Alice Fuchs flew to Denver to in December and was well attended at the rest of the world know what we’ve been work with Jeppesen & Co. in preparing home of Carol Phelps. Gee, Carol just doing. In October, for instance, the aviation material for Piper Aircraft’s became a member of the 99s this past year Hudson Valley and Central New York 99s training program. Ronnie Johnson and and she has contributed to our activities sponsored an extremely successful Empire hubby, Ray, attended the Piper sales tw o -fo ld . 300 Race. Entered in the race were twenty- Our monthly “fly-for-lunch-bunch” got one male and female contestants. The meeting at Disneyworld. “Boots" Husted rained out in November, but the Dec. date, team of Donald Albanese and William and 491/2 Rod sailed the Carribean on the although minimum VFR, took place at Steinfield won the event and were later new Queen Elizabeth II. At about the same White Plains Airport with a delightful honored at the Holiday Inn in Schenectady time, Joyce Williamson and husband guest. We chanced to meet a Lake where a crowd of 125 had gathered. chartered a 41-foot sailboat out of St. Michigan Chapter member, Esther Ben­ Second place honors also were awarded to Vincent and explored the Windward nett, who was passing the time of day Helen Zubrow and Anne Shields that Islands. waiting for her passenger to return from Saturday night. Due to the inconvenience Our annual Christmas dance, held in his business meeting. Esther joined us for of distance caused by meeting in different State College, was well attended and lunch, making her time pass faster, and areas of our vast New York State, we have proved to be an enjoyable evening. The then departed in her company’s Aero-Star. now become two groups of 99s. The orchestra consisted of members of the Isn’t that what the 99s is all about? Central New York Chapter includes the Pennsylvania Blue Band of Penn State HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Syracuse and the Utica sectors, while the University with our 99 Chris Ann Myers Hudson Valley Chapter includes singing several numbers. Hazel Bartolet WESTERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and and Carolyn Harbolis deserve thanks for Margaret B. Brown, Reporter Schenectady. Gertrude Felsen, a com­ producing a successful party. Our November meeting at Joan Burley's mercially rated pilot, is the new chair­ home was preceded by a pizza party. After woman of our chapter. On Saturday, thoroughly discussing the subjects on the November 2, at Sky Park in Red Hook, the questionaire about the Ninety-Nine Bylaws Hudson Valley Chapter heard an in­ and deciding on our answers. formational lecture on ballooning by the Chalres Bohanowicz of Pioneer Aviation expert balloonist Bill Hughes. Un­ at Turner’s Falls, Mass., hosted our fortunately the ladies were unable to have Christmas party on December twenty- a balloon ride because of the high winds in second. We were honored quests, and in the Red Hook area that day. Several of the gratitude to him for his many kindnesses 99s, including June Simpson and Patty to our chapter in years past, we presented Barone were there waiting at five in the him with a Ninety-Nines Certificate of morning for that balloon ride. On Appreciation. Mary Shea did the beautiful December 14 our guest speaker was Jon artistic lettering on it, and matted and Keel, a UFO specialist and the author of Dr. Marjorie Pool, Central Pa. Chapter DRF framed the certificate. The local such books as Our Haunted Planet and Chairman and Mary Galbraith loading newspaper photographer was there to Strange Creatures in Time & Space. In M ary’s Navion for DRF flight record the event, and Charles was over­ attendance were five new prospective 99s, joyed at our expression of thanks for his three 491/2S and nine regulars. Another neverfailing support of our activities. highlight of the meeting was the TV Alexandra Taylor flew to Washington, showing of our own 99s in action. We are D.C., for the annual membership meeting fortunate to have June Simpson, who is of the National Pilots’ Association, where our TV director and producer, putting us she had a chance to meet and talk to some on the local news media. On December 15 of the best-known names in aviation. June Simpson, a member of the Civil Air Joanie Burley has been named the Patrol at Orange Co. Airport demon­ Administrative Assistant for the Westover strated, with assistance from three student Chairman Carol Windsor (straw hat) Task Force. She has been working for this nurses (also pilots), several emergency conducting pool-side meeting of Central group since its beginning, and ably operations at the site of air crashes. Pa. Chapter Helen Sheffer, chapter APT chairman, meeting in Luray, Virginia. There was even support and assist Maryann Jessup, organized a Civil Air Patrol Flight Clinic a little snow on the Shenandoah Moun­ Section Governor, in achieving an Advisory giving the biennial flight check rides out of tains. Caroline Schutt, from the Bay Cities Status to the United Nations for the Ninety Williamsport Airport with the assistance of Chapter, joined us. We are happy to have Nines. We urge all Chapters to inquire Marian Garbrick. her with us while she is in the area. about and back this unique opportunity. We welcome Ann Turley as a new Our very own Orientarion, Janie Allen, member to our chapter. announced that she would hold a class on / ------\ Newest APT member is Beverly Bailey. Orientary in Charlottesville. According to hostess, Mary Ann McConochie, quite a Southeast Section MARYLAND CHAPTER few people participated in this unusual ALABAMA - FLORIDA - GEORGIA Paulette Jones, Reporter sp o rt. (Ed. note: We give up. Whatzit?) MISSISSIPPI - NORTH CAROLINA December brought much busyness and The Aerodrome at the Holiday Inn in SOUTH CAROLINA - TENNESSEE fun as the holiday season does. Richmond was the setting for our “Introduction to Flying" classes at the Christmas party. Many 491/2’s joined us for v ______y YWCA will be offered again since it was dinner and later a party hosted by the New ALABAMA CHAPTER such a success in October. Kent Airport. Juanita Halstead, Reporter Jack Poage’s banner-towing Decathlon Our Chapter has now accepted for The Alabama Chapter had a great announced a new grandchild for Roy and membership, three lady pilots. They are meeting in Luverne on Nov. 3, with Sally Williams; clever and much enjoyed! Bev Cosby, Dottie Hartle and Kendra Roth. hostess Sunny Turner. Weather was Jill Brown was accepted at the Naval perfect, members enthusiastic and glad to Flight Training Center. Edna Somerlock WASHINGTON, D.C. CHAPTER get together and to top it all our Governor, got her ATP. Kay Bays has added Flight Gladys E. Wise, Interim Reporter Bee Reid flew down in her beautiful green Instructor to her list of achievements. Our chapter had a great Christmas Bonanza. Another great fly-in, this time to historic We were pleased to have with us, as party—covered dish dinner at the home of Williamsburg, Virginia, highlighted guests, besides Bee, Ann Rocka Pen­ our chapter chairman Rene Birch. Guests November activities, staged by Bea Wilder sacola, Florida; Billie Powell, Luverne; from Aldino Airport helped with the and Betty Fisher. Two-part business Wilma Grevey and Betty Willcott, both festivities which included initiation of meetings invite maximum member par­ from Jasper; and Vivian Cannon from three new 49V2S and a baby picture- ticipation-one part for fly-inners who Montgomery. All of these girls are guessing contest. Really a fun time! cannot attend weeknight meetings; the prospective 99s and we are looking forward other part for those who are tied up on to having them with us. w eekends. Luverne's airport had had an extension Part I this month took place after brunch this year and since Sunny flies out of at Williamsburg. It featured Jo Eddelman Luverne she thought and the rest of us telling about her new book, Cows on the agreed, that the new runway should be Runway, due out in January. Lucy numbered. So, when we departed there it Thompson attended from the Virginia was, in bright white paint 22 and 04. We C hapter. were quite proud of it and know many Part II, held at Mary Horner's house, let others will appreciate them in the future. us welcome our newest member, Emily Chairman, Miriam Pullins went over Jones, and Helen King, who we hope will business and heard chairman reports. join us. Millie Wenzel and Francine Maryland Chapter Chairman Rene Birch Then we all found a nice cool spot and ate Bowman made the evening practically a was the instructor at this session of the our picnic lunches. reunion since their own flying duties have “FLY WITH THE Y” classes. She was aided On Dec. 8th, twenty odd, including kept them from our fly-ins. Francine has in other sessions by 99’s Ginny Vogel, left, several 4 9 V 2 S arrived in Montgomery. accrued more than 500 flying hours Sally Williams, right, Kay Bays, June Juanita & Foy Halstead were hosts for during the past year by instructing Hanson, and Annabelle Fera. lunch at their home in the country. weekends at the Quantico Flying Club. Even though it was a bit early the She is being posted by the State Depart­ Christmas tree was up and gifts were ment to Africa's Ivory Coast next spring. exchanged. About the most exciting event going A short business meeting was held. right now is the January 11 kickoff to Proposed By-Law changes were reviewed International Women’s Year. The and opinion given. Washington, D.C. 99’s, co-hosting with Amid low hanging, scuddy clouds the D.C. Zontas, inaugurate this year-long everyone departed to meet on Jan. 5th in celebration at the Washington Hilton Hotel Huntsville. with a tribute to Women in Aviation and Hope everyone has had a Happy Safe the Aerospace Sciences. It promises to H oliday. attract some of aviation’s most prominent people as well as top names in government BLUE RIDGE CHAPTER Three members of the Bel Air YWCA and and business. Fay Wells is overall coor­ Virginia Gilreath, Reporter Md. 99's “Introduction to Flying” classes dinator. Gladys Wise, as Chapter Chair­ Newly formed Blue Ridge Chapter of the join CFI Annabelle Fera in a preflight man, serves as co-Chairman with the Southeast Section was honored to have inspection of her Cessna before takeoff Zonta President. Jean Howard, Fran International Treasurer Janet Green from on, for several, their very first flights. Kay Nolde, Blanche Noyes, Mary Jo Oliver, Ocean Springs, Mississippi to present Bays piloted a Piper 140 to help with the Francine Bowman, Mary Caroline Adler, their charter. The lovely ceremony was orientation rides. Marlene Clark, Irene W irtshafter are among held in Asheville, N. C. at the beautiful VIRGINIA CHAPTER our prominent members already working or new Great Smokies Hilton with 60 people Kendra J. Roth, Reporter scheduled to begin work to make the attending the happy occasion. Armed with paint, brushes, and ladder, evening a roaring success. The IWY The 6 charter members are Louise the Virginia Chapter managed to paint one tribute, tied to the 40th anniversary of White, Ruby Lee Eason, Virginia Gilreath, side of the Portsmouth tetrahedron. Rain Amelia Earhart’s record-breaking flight Lee Orr, Elaine Cave and Frieda Zollinger. prevented the original attempt earlier in from Hawaii to the mainland, will trace The Chapter now has a total of 33 mem­ O ctober. achievements of women in aviation from bers. The third Saturday in November proved that date to the present. The following members have been to be a beautiful day for flying to our The Chapter voted overwhelmingly to elected to office. Louise White, Chapter Chairman; Ruby Lee Eason, Vice is recovering from heart attack; Judy is Deep South presented Herb Schaaf of Chairman; Priscilla Stickney, Secretary; PIC of brand new Skyhaw 99JH, using her Southern Region GADO, Safety Specialist Frieda Zollinger, Treasurer. new instrument rating. Active in Macon in Georgia, with a gold safety pin, in Chapter members appointed by the Pilots’ Association. Accident Prevention gratitude for his continued kindnesses and Chairman are Virginia Gilreath, Chapter Counselor. Past Chairman. Delegate, assistance to the chapter. Reporter; Betty Caldwell, A.P.T. Chair­ Puerto Rico convention. Meetings are the first Sunday of each man; Lee Orr, Membership Chairman; McNABB, Betty: Arrow. Hospital month and y’all come. Joyce Cannon, Amelia Earhart Chairman; consultant, speaker, writer. Assistant, Air Nina Tweed, Airmarking; Barbara Carter, Operations, USCG Aux, viii district. Just FLORIDA SUNCOAST CHAPTER Museum Chairman; Hilda Goley, Air-Age received National Commander’s Citation, Doris Herndon, Reporter Education; Carolyn Pilaar, Current Civil Air Patrol. (Highest Senior Training The beautiful home of Dr. Rothmeyer in Events; Lucy Merritt, Flying Activities; award.) Finished 10 years on 99s Inter­ Chrystal River was the scene of the Mary Ellen Castelloe, History (Scrapbook); national Board and this year undertook November meeting of the Florida Suncoast Carol McKinney, Public Relations; Libba scrapbooks. Betty is an Accident 99s. It was a Saturday meeting and held in Brown, Social Chairman. Prevention Counselor and a flight in­ conjunction with the Flying Farmers. The Blue Ridge Chapter is hard at work structor. Talked to Central New York Jenny Cook, a loyal and enthusiastic 99, to be 100 per cent A.P.T. soon. Recently Pilots’ Association this spring, wonderful was chosen to represent the Florida Betty Caldwell received her commercial 99 hospitality. Suncoast Chapter as applicant for the A. license, Carolyn Pilaar earned her A&P REIS, Lee D.: Busy career woman in E. scholarship. Good luck Jenny! A license, many others are working on Savannah area; keeps Mooney hot as a special welcome to our new members: Instrument, C.F.I. and Ground Instructor’s business tool. Terry Walters, Christy Sample and Thelma rating s. STRONG, Alyce: with 49'/2 Byron, flew Isenhow er. The Chapter will have monthly Fly-In 9000 miles in their Cardinal this summer, Our annual get together with the meetings on the 4th Sunday at different Alaska and Canada. Shows her fabulous Grasshoppers was held in December. The lo ca tio n s. slides at pilot meeting by frequent in­ very gracious Juanita Blumberg was our Judging by the number of lady student v ita tio n . hostess at this affair. It is always a pilots in our area who have been attending TOMAN, Joyce: Chapter Chairman. pleasure to visit Juanita and her lovely our meetings, the Chapter has tremendous Civic leader— PTA prez, Girl Scout leader, home ‘Tranquility’. I am sure everyone will potential to enlarge even more in the near Little League sponsor. Flies Cessna 150. agree that the November and December futu re . VIRGINIA McKEE, Joyce’s mother, meetings were informative and enjoyable. I The Blue Ridge Chapter expresses their commutes between home chapter, would like to take this opportunity to wish gratitude for now being a part of a great 99 Indiana, and Greenwood, Florida home- everyone a very happy and safe New Year. organization with outstanding lady pilots cum-strip, is active in both chapters! We all over the world. May we all unite appreciate borrowing her. Flies Cessna MEMPHIS CHAPTER together today for a brighter tomorrow and 150 and Aero Commander. Belle Hedges, Reporter work towards reaching new heights in WRIGHT, Esther: Her 182, sports a new The first Memphis event of the Inter­ a viation . garnet and gold paint job. Accident national Woman's Year in 1975 will be the Prevention Counselor. Flight Instructor. Ninety-Nines luncheon in honor of Amelia Holiday Inn Keeper. International Com­ Earhart, the 11th of January, with guest mittee Chairman, 99s, Air Marking. speaker Sandra Simmons, a Dallas 99. WACOA. Racing pilot, placing and Our members have been flying many bringing home trophies frequently. hours locally and afar. Jean and William MYERCHIN, Sandy: Lives in Atlanta, McCarthy flew their 1945 Navion to teaches Executive reading and speaking Houston. Netta and Doug Holden had a skills for Department of Human great flight in their Bellanca Viking to Resources. Attended Puerto Rico con­ Spokane’s Expo '74 and then on to Van­ ven tio n. couver, B.C. PETERSON, Nancy: Other half of Not many future mothers-in-law can Peterson Field, FBO in middle Georgia. take their daughter's fiance for a local 1974 calendar included fly-ins; Biennial sightseeing flight! Steve Bowen was Left to right—International Treasurer, Flight Review Seminar; Navigation greatly impressed with Mary’s mom, Janet Green presenting Chairman Louise exercise in which four chapters par­ Carolyn Sullivan, after their fun flight. White with the Blue Ridge Chapter Charter ticipated; speakers on two vacation flying Our nation's capitol is most awe in­ in Asheville, North Carolina. (Holidays with Wings); seminars in spiring any time, but when Belle and DEEP SOUTH CHAPTER Atlanta (Alyce and Betty); assisting with Posey Hedges (with children Darwin and Betty W. McNabb, Reporter safety seminars in Georgia and Florida. Posey, III) flew right up the Potomac, past Deep South Chapter—small but going. Mt. Vernon, the monuments of Jefferson, Who are we, and what did we do in 1974? Lincoln and Washington, to land at By roster and calendar, then: Washington, D.C., they all felt a great CARNURU, Carolyn (Kennedy): surge of patriotism. In their Bonanza V35B Comanche Pilot. Received a Nursing they were treated even better than the big degree and a new husband in 1974. boys when the kindly ground controller Practices her nursing profession in told a 747 to “give way to the little one!” Columbus, Ga. The fine treatment didn’t stop there either. DARLEY, Pat: Hard-working Business Enroute to New York they were vectored Administration teacher in the Cordele, right up the Hudson to the Statue of Ga., high school. Liberty, held for two 360’s over the Empire DEEN, Marie: Newest member; from Herb Schaaf, GADO Safety Specialist, State Building, then landed right in front of Moultrie, Ga., flies Cherokee 140. Atlanta, Ga., with his three Accident Eastern at LaGuardia! FIELDS, Maggie: Tallahassee. Hostess Prevention Counselors from the Deep The beautifully decorated, warmly in­ wid mostes’ for 1973 and 1974 Deep South South Chapter. Herb presented the chapter viting home of Hilda and Doyle Savage was Christmas parties. Works with husband in a plaque in appreciation of their efforts, the festive setting for forty merrymakers to Wallpaper paste business. Races the chapter gave him a Gold Safety Pin in celebrate the annual Christmas party. Hobeycats on the Gulf Coast. Flies Cessna thanks for his assistance to them. The Funny gifts, fantastic food and flying 182. counselors are Judy Hall, Betty McNabb, friends all mixed easily to make a happy, HALL, Judy: Macon, Ga. Husband Jerry and Esther Wright. merry, Christmas, happening. New Year's Resolutions? Think about yet another T.V. appearance for our Pauline Mallary, Carolyn Steele, Carolyn this: the second most contagious force is Mississippi members: As the members Upton, Carolyn Baker, Janice Massee, ENTHUSIASM! However, the foremost arrive at Bruce Campbell Field in Jackson, Evelyn Trammell, Lois Lacy, Paula Sch­ contagious force is LACK of enthusiasm. a local station will be on hand for in­ wartz, Peggy Husby and Virginia Yates. STRIVE IN '75! flights, landing, and taxiing shots, as well The program presented by the FAA was as individual interviews. As we share in the most informative about how to prevent Salute to Women in Aviation, let us accidents before they happen. This also broaden our scope and include all w om en gave us a chance to meet many other pilots pilots, 99s, and non-99s, as well. in the Atlanta area. Congratulations to Doris Engerrand on getting her Instrument Rating.

Mrs. Virginia Proctor, Memphis Chapter, is South African Section sworn in by Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Frank Holt for her second term on the Arkansas Aeronautical Commission.

Fran Salles, Mississippi Air Tour Coor­ MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER Merle Ball, Reporter Jenny McWilliams, Reporter dinator, is pictured with a group of Mississippi 99s at a recent meeting to Southeast Section and South Central Much like a handful of wheat tossed into finalize the Mississippi Air Tour. The tour Section members, please take note: The a 30-knot wind, so are the “99s” scattered will begin in Olive Branch on December 26, Mississippi Chapter and the South over the southern tip of the African and end at Gulfport on January 1, with Louisiana Chapter are already working very Continent. This makes regular contact that intermediate stops in 11 other Mississippi hard to make our 1976 Spring Joint- much more difficult, but there are some cities. From left to right are Ms. Salles; Section Meeting one you will thoroughly shreds of news to report. Caroline Cheek, Clinton; Jenny enjoy and won’t want to miss. The dates Our Annual South African Flying McWilliams, Jackson; Michelle Clunan, are April 22 through 25, 1976, in Baton Championship Competition, always a duel Canton; and Peggy McCormick, Green­ Rouge, La., so mark your calendar now. between the guys and gals, is made up of wood. The tour is being sponsored by the We want to see the ramp in Baton Rouge three precision flying tests under three Travel and Tourism Department of the FILLED with your airplanes bearing the different examiners, plus a written paper. Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Bicentennial Logo!!! Jot the dates down This year's event was based at Virginia, Board, the Mississippi Aeronautics now! Durban, on the 29th-30th November. Commission and the Mississippi Chapter Our November meeting was held in Congrats to Auriel Miller for topping the of 99s. Jackson with the main topic being the 1976 contest with 85.67 percent, and runner-up Spring Sectional. Special guests were NORTH GEORGIA CHAPTER Tricia Owen, who hit 83.89 per cent. The Polly Baughman, Chairman of the South Carolyn Steele, Reporter next two places were filled by males with Louisiana Chapter, Pat Ward, and Molly We began this year with our annual figures of 78.39 per cent and 77.99 per Stockwell. They arrived via a turbine- Installation Banquet on Sept. 14. It was cent. powered Bell Ranger II helicopter, cour­ held at the Chattahoochee Plantation Club Understandably, Auriel also scooped the tesy of The Hilton at Corporate Square in in Atlanta, Georgia. The chapter “Best Woman Pilot” award and, with Baton Rouge. Ernestine Mahan is our thoroughly enjoyed the fun, food and good Tricia, did us all proud. We would be so chapter’s chairman of the A.E. Scholarship times. Kay Guice and Pauline Mallary happy to have Tricia join the ranks of the Committee, and fortunately her broken presented slides and narrative from the “99s” . Two of last year’s top performers ankle will not interfere with her paper work International Convention in Puerto Rico for were missed, however: Charmaine Clane on the application forms for our 1975 the program. and Madge Griffiths were unable to Candidate—Peggy McCormick. Pauline Mallary and Mavis Cheek com pete. We welcome Harriett Hall to the 99s. represented the chapter at the Fall Sec­ Another great achievement was chalked BRAVOS are again in order for Janet tional Meeting on Marco Island. From up by Carol Lee and hubby Anthony, who Green who recently passed her ATP written reports it was really well done. recently returned from an exciting Flying examination!! The next chapter function was our Fall Safari. Both have only had their licenses a The CFI Clinic for Flight Instructor Rummage and Bake Sale held in Breman, short while and share the flying and Airplane Course that was co-sponsored by Georgia. The weather cooperated and navigating in their Cherokee 235. With the Mississippi Chapter was a tremendous made for a lovely Fall day. navigational aids in these areas few and far success. There were 130 registrants, two The Vacation Flying Seminar was such a between, they must have had their work of whom were Mississippi 99s—Dot success this Spring that we have been cut out flying from Durban to Salisbury, Etheridge and Margaret Shipley. asked to put the show on the road. On Oct. Kariba, Boomie Hills, Victoria Falls, Our Mississippi Air Tour has ten planes 18th the program was presented to the Chobe in Botswana, then on to Khai River participating, at the latest count, so we Lockheed Flying Club at their annual Lodge, and back again via Kugana on the expect that to turn out very well, also. banquet. The program consists of talks on Okavongo Swamps. No wonder they feel Bernice Kelly has arranged three T.V. Flying the Islands by Betty McNabb; like world beaters; and they must have interviews lately for our members. Kittye Flying Alaska by Alyce and Byron Strong; many exciting memories to relive at their Green, Ethel Radzewicz, and Margaret Flying the Rockies in the Winter by leisure. Shipley all did a very fine job on what is a Carolyn Steele and Flying in Mexico by In closing, I would like to extend my far-reaching benefit for our chapter. Wanda Cummings. It is M.C. by Kay Guice best wishes for many happy flying hours in January 11, 1975, is LAUNCH DAY for and coordinated by Pauline Mallary. We 1975 to all “99" members. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S YEAR 1975; are presenting this jointly with the Deep plans for our January regular monthly South, so the billing is by the Ninety- TRANSVAAL CHAPTER meeting include a joint Luncheon with the Nines of Georgia. The next presentation Armalievon Maltitz, Reporter Jackson (MS) Chapter of Zonta Inter­ will be Jan. 24, 1975 in Albany, Georgia. national. Janet Green, International The chapter was asked by the FAA to A very exciting and memorable evening Treasurer, and member of the Mississippi hostess the Survival Seminar for the was held at the Diplomat Hotel in Chapter, will be the Guest Speaker. Peachtree Pilots Assn. on Oct. 29th. Johannesburg on Sunday, September 1st, Further celebration of AE Day will include Members present were: Kay Guice, 1974, where a dinner was held for the presentation ot the new Charter to the week course!! Now they’re looking for a visits to air traffic control centres which C hapter. backyard model. were well attended and also to Amberley It was well attended by all the Transvaal Elizabeth Overbury is busy in Africa, Air Force base. Olga will be in Melbourne members, their husbands and friends. where she is again flying. We now have in April to attend the Annual International Among the special guests present were three members in Africa who are still in our Conference of Air Traffic Controllers. Brigadier Gilliland, Jacques Germishuys, th o u g h ts . These conferences are attended by A. T. Bob Preller, and their wives. Once again r \ C.s from all around the world to discuss Bea Read of the S.A.B.C. honoured us and exchange ideas to improve the status with her presence, and guest pilot was quo. young Linda Fitzgerald, an instructress Australian weather in 1974 has not been from Avex Air. Ann White, our outgoing Australian Section conducive to V.F.R. and many country Sectional Governor, flew up specially from landing strips have spent a good deal of Durban to present the Charter to our time under water. Here’s hoping for better Chairlady, Eva Hollingworth. flying conditions in all ways in 1975. Much fun and laughter was heard from Rosemary Colman, Reporter the initiation of three 49'/2S, namely Ian Frazer-Jones, Peter Heinz, and Derek All attention was focussed on Sydney Hunt-Davis. All three were subjected to Overseas Air Terminal on Sunday morning being blindfolded, to holding their hands CLASSIFIED 27th October when delegates were arriving above their heads with fingers crossed and for the F. A. I. Conference. 99 Margaret taking an oath. Altogether it was an ex­ Kentley was the F. A. I. Transport Manager tremely good evening with excellent food for the hectic week to follow. Cathy Fourie and even better company. ADS found her school girls’ German handy Our next social event was the Christmas when many delegates arrived earlier than party, which followed on a very short expected. It was the day of change-over for meeting for the purpose of deciding on the SEAPI.ANE HATING: At beautiful Hot daylight savings time and both airline date for the next Chapter meeting, and information services and the 99s alarm Springs, Ark. Bring family, we’ll pick you also fixing the final date for the annual clocks were confused. Nancy Bird Walton up. Adjacent fine motels. The best of both Sectional meeting, to be held on 12th— arrived with cascades of orchids for the worlds, boating and flying. 501 525-2800. 13th April, 1975, at Maseru. Countess von Hardenburg whom she had Anthony Island Seaplane Base, Lake Angela Heinz had prepared a delicious recently visited in Germany. Also on the Hamilton, Arkansas 71951. buffet supper for the 99s and their scene finding cabs and advising on money husbands, and while the wine flowed, matters were Layne Glanville-W illiams, Pat ••••• discussions ranged far and wide in subject McAuley and Rosemary Colman. After a matter. Prospective member Lillith Billing reprieve at lunch time, Shirley Harris, “ Pocket size Zulu Time Computer. Fast, declared it to have been truly a most Audrey W illiams and June Perry arrived to simple, convert local to zulu, 12 to 24 hr. or successful evening, and expressed what help with the afternoon flights. Alighting statue to nautical miles. Durable plastic— we all felt. also were Madame Bleriot of France, $4.98 less 25 per cent disc to Ninety Niners / ' " \ daughter-in-law of the famous French + 27 cent postage. Co Pilot Aeronautical aviator, Mrs. Anne Welsh from the United Aids, Box 45741, Ixis Angeles, Ca 90045.” Kingdom to receive an award, Madame Kim Kyung-0 from South Korea. • • • • • British Section Interstate arrivals included Mrs. Peggy Kelman and Mrs. Marg. Johnson from “ MEMPHIS AEKO WILL buy your Piper Queensland, Mrs. Esther Mather, Mrs. Twin or Single, cashiers check. We will Wright and Mrs. Hope from Victoria, Mrs. pick up. Call or write Jay Phipps, Mem­ Shirley Adkins from Western Australia, Susan Brooks, Reporter phis Aero, AMF Box 30105, Memphis, Tn also Mrs. Robyn Dicks who was to accept 38130; 901/332-1362. an award on behalf of the Royal Flying April and Jimmy Clavell and Guv Sheila Doctor Service. • • • • • Scott had an enjoyable lunch-time visit It was a hectic but satisfying week. 99 with Erdine and Bruce McCollum from the Wendy Hare was on the Ladies Committee 56,000 CTJ. FT. STOKES super pressured, Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter. We were which provided a splendid luncheon for the inflates in heavy winds, wicker basket, both honored and delighted to receive the delegates at Palm Beach. instruments. Many unique features make Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter’s historic A most interesting Seminar was held by inflation and flight easy. Flight instruction gold Amelia medallion, and the lovely the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators scroll that came with it, though sad that in Sydney on 7th December in the Stephen provided. $4200. Gailon Bailey, i327 Fern Erdine could not stay to present it per­ Roberts Theatre at Sydney University. The Oak Dr., Santa Paula, Ca 93060 ; 805/525- sonally at our full section meeting. theme was Pilot Training. Margaret 5988. The following week several of the Kentley, a Guild member successfully • • • • • section spent a great day getting to know publicized the event especially among Caroline Smith, recent Chairman of the women pilots. Nancy Leebold spoke AVIATION INSURANCE, personal air­ Chicago Chapter, and her 491/2, George. eloquently in answer to one question on We had all intended to take the Smiths women in aviation. Other interested craft, FBO, Commercial, Premium across to France for lunch, but our Old participants included Rosemary Colman financing, low rates. Call 805/769-8319 or English brand of weather let us down. and Layne Glanville-williams. We were all write Joe White Ins., P.O. Box 605, Our Hangar Session section meeting pleased to learn that one woman’s ap­ Maricopa, Ca 93252. featured a Bring and Buy sale, Ann Carter plication is coming up for consideration by from Australia, and a report from Freydis a major Australian airline. • • • • • and Suzanne on their recent visit to Overseas: Anne Carter is in France INTRODUCING “ OMNIPOWER” , an Russia. Ann is working in London with the visiting the first female 1st Officer of Air Australian Wines Bureau(l), and will be France. Mary O’Brien is presently in effective, personalized career search with us until Christmas. Boston—she has passed her Senior service for pilots. Eliminates frustrations Congratulations to April and Jimmy Commercial Navigation Examination and and saves hundreds. Free proof. Omni Clavell on their Helicopter Ratings, ob­ is working on Air Transport Regulations. International, Dept. B, 210 Fifth Avenue, tained in California, on a whirlwind two At home: Olga Tarling has arranged New York, N.Y. 10010. ROSTER ADDITIONS

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Box 21341, Nairobi G ra m lin g , SC 29348 846 3443—892 4727 Browndorf, Rhoda W. (Lawrence) Kenya, East Africa 803 472 2547 Story, Doris Mellott (Girard H., Jr.) 9005 Winchester Avenue K aren 2212 Cannon, Joyce L. 5314 Cypress Creek Drive M a rg a te , N J 08402 Underwood, Sister Mary Sean 407 B Y a rd le y Ct. O rla n d o , F L 32805 609 822 4600 Box 30125 S p artan b u rg , SC 29301 305 851 9424 Pankow, Katherine Birdsall Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa 803 585 5882 Florida Suncoast 2 Lane of Acres 27281 Carter, Barbara H. (Charles) Boritz, Joyce Marie (R l) (William R.) H a d d o n fie ld , NJ 08033 1 Arbutus Trail 186 C a rica Road 609 795 1686— 429 4472 SOUTH CENTRAL AFRICA SECTION G re e n v ille , SC 29607 N aples, F L 33940 Smith, Dorothy J. (Rl) (Joseph F.) Armstrong, Kay Marilyn (Charles J.) 803 232 5204 813 597 4268 126 V an B ra c k le Road Botswana Development Corp. Castlelloe, Mary Ellen (John) K itty H a w k M a ta w a n , N J 07747 P .O . 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(Jack) Route 9 601 982 4350 Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 1V5 1414 Huntingdon Pike G re e n v ille , SC 29609 New Orleans Canada 416 279 7316 H untingdon V a lle y , P A 19006 803 242 3849 Brandon, Ede F. (R l) (Louis E.) Joyce, Theresa 'Teri' (Ronald 215 885 5387 Hartness, Jo Pringle (Thomas P.) 1133 C lydesbank D riv e 300 Northshore B lvd. W . Izzo, Angela 305 Bridgewater Drive A pt. C Burlington, Ontario, Canada 235 South 6th S treet G re e n v ille , SC 29607 H a rv e y , L A 70058 525 6250 R e ad in g , P A 19602 803 244 6176 504 368 7443 No. Georgia Van Reeth, Joan D. (R l) (Philip J.) Yates, Virginia Greene (Eugene A.) 21W430 Park Avenue 450 M a n o r R idge D r ., N W L o m b a rd , IL 60148 Bobb, Carol Elaine Barnes, Carol Preble A tla n ta . G A 3035 312 627 5685 (R o g e r) (Walter C.) 404 355 1645 Whipple, Florence Grace (Stiles R.) 7440 Roger Thom as D riv e 6301 Lansbrook Lane Tennessee 2111 So. 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Natoma Avenue Stark, B. Patricia (Rl) 3625 Avenue K. 907 279 9918 (John P .) C hicago, IL 60656 F t. W o rth , T X 77105 35126 Cannon Rd. 312 631 1633— 562 6300 817 924 3158— 536-3625 Columbia Cascade Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Kaiser, Friedel Beisen (William J.) Bogh, Juanita D. (Rl) 216-248 3597 28 W 154 H illv ie w D riv e Lubbock Chapter (D o n ) Stark, Nancy Alice N a p e rv ille , IL 60540 1027 N .E . 122nd. A venue 55 Fir Hill, Apt. 7C3 312 357 0910 Lowe, Dera Kay Portland, OR 97230 A k ro n , O H 44022 O'Brien, Lucrezia F. (W oody K .) 503 256 0542 216 376 3597 6 S. 503 B ridlespur D riv e P .O . Box 1270 Steiner, June Elaine Naperville, IL 60540 Id alo u , T X 79329 Eastern Idaho 5263 W . 46th. St. 312 355 2016 806 892 2616 McDougall, Ann Barron (Rl) Servos, Marion Louise (Gerald) Parma, OH 44134 21 W 254 Crescent Blvd. 216 661-8760 Nebraska Chapter (Is a a c E .) G len E lly n , IL 60137 Rt. 3, Sage Drive Lake Michigan Chapter 312 858 5794 Erickson, Sharron Kay P ocatello , ID 83201 Boschetti, Margaret Ann (Robert L.) Smith, Marilyn H. 208 232 2649 1105 P a lm e r L a n e , A p t. H 10362 M ic h ae l Todd P.O. Box 128 E as t L ansing, M l 48823 Colon, N E 68018 Terr. 1 No. Eastern Washington 517-351 6043 G len v iew , IL 60025 402 647 2845 Johnson, Frances Radford 312 824 6049 Henne, Judy Clare Dunlop, Barbara Herwat (Edward S.) (John D .) Templin, Phyllis R. (Frank C.) (John S., M.D.) 4300 W. Highland Road 1810 T e rry avenue P.E.R.T. Creations 762 20th Avenue M ilfo rd , M l 48042 P.O. Box 83 B ellevue, N E 68005 C larkston, W a 99403 313 887 7975 B a rtle tt, IL 60103 402 291 4497 509 258 8147 Anderson, Louise Jean Denney, Patsy Ruth Charest, Karen Sue M iller, Joanne Catherine (A rn e A .) 1551 E aton A venue (Joseph G.) (Johnny A.) 18811 Meridian Avnue, No. San C arlos, C A 94070 15 Ocean View Avenue, No. 5 1142 Bedford S treet S eattle, W A 98133 (415) Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Santa P a u la , CA 93060 206 542 2660 805 965 8187 805 525 8860 Weixel, Marilyn Loeb Wagner, Marjorie Lou Idaho Denney, Patsy Ruth (J o e l) (G len n E .) (William C.) 763 Birch Walk, Apt. A 9417 E l Cajon S treet Patterson, Caroley Rae (R l) 1551 Eaton Avenue G o leta, CA 93017 V e n tu ra , CA 93003 1 * 10!/, First St. SO. San C arlos, C A 94070 805 968 1340 805 647 2222 N a m p a. I D 83651 415 592 1497 208 466 0504 — 466 0446 Santa Rosa Chapter Erickson, Melba Moss Montana Chapter (William E.) Santa Clara Valley Orcutt, Karen A. 559 M y r a W ay 15467 M a r ty Steet Albright, Dorothy Frances San Fra n cis co , CA 94127 Campbell, Grace Norma G len E lle n , CA 95442 (R olan T .) 415 586 71)) 1084 R ic ke n b a ck er St. 707 996 9021 San Jose, CA 95128 P.O . Box 307 Wolyn, Adele Laverne 408 292 0587 Reinemer, Joy Lorraine Roundup, M T . 59072 (H a l) Chase, Carolynn Marie 323 1709 101 Baywood Avenue (J a m e s R .) H illsboroug h, CA 94010 (Norman L.) 5439 Vista Grande Dr. 3259 Trebol Lane Gunn, Elizabeth M. (Rl) 415 342 22226 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 San Jose, CA 95122 (P h il) 707 542 9084 408 238 0587 910 N. Last Chance Gulch H i-D es ert Davis, Patricia Arlene Tucson Chapter H elena, M T 59601 Furlano, Donna Marie (Michael L.) 406 442 6080 (Donald R.) 20081 B ear V a lle y Road 675 W. Remington Drive Robertson, Teresa Carbajal S unnyvale, C A 94087 (George D.) North Dakota Apple V a lle y , CA 92307 714 247-8497 408 736 1044 7025 A rro w h e ad D riv e Tucson, A Z 85715 Martens, Sharon W. (Rl) Meitus, Janet Anne 602 298 7504 (H.J.) Inland California (R ic h a rd ) P.O. Box EA 138 E . 15th S treet Langwell, Mildred Aline LOS Gatos, CA 95030 Yuma Chapter G rafton, N D 58237 12594 M ic h ig an 408 354 1585 701 352 2501 G ran d T e rra c e , CA 92324 714 783 2672 Reid, Amelia C. (R l) Wilson, Frances C. 489 H alsey Avenue H&HS S 3 ATC, MCAS Bunting, Freida Best San Jose, CA 95128 Y u m a , A Z 85364 (H a rry C .) Las Vegas Valley Chapter 408 251 4939— 297 3082 602 344 0376 4624 12th P lace So. Clifford, Catherine Lee S alem , OR 97302 (E ld e n ) 503 997 3501 2217 D ori Avenue Willamette Valley Las V egas, N V 89101 ITEMS FOR SALE 702 642 4893 Doland, Patricia Ellen Please remove & staple in your 1974-75 Membership Directory (Floyd D., Jr.) Los Angeles Chapter for ready reference. Rohrberg, Eugenia Trapp R t. 1, Box 3267 567 T a h q u itz P la c e BRACELET. Heavy curb link bracelet with charm #1403/1847TT Florence, OR 97439 P ac ific P alisades, CA 90272 (3/4” Monogram w/prop on round base). Sterling -$13.00; 503 997 3501 213 459 3552 Gold Filled - $18.00. Order from Chicago Area Chapter * Lohr, Dori W. (Rl) BROCHURES $1 OO per dozen 99 Headquarters.** (B ill) Marin County Chapter CERTIFICATION OF APPRECIATION Available to Chapters Route 3, Box 18 and/or Sections $2.25 ea. ppd. Parchment 8 1/2" x 11", blue Lebanon, OR 97355 Drenowatz, Claire and black offset. Inscription; "In recognition of your interest in 503 258 4015 P .O . Box 1234 Aviation and your gracious participation in the activities of our Petersen, Margaret I. N ovato, CA 94947 organization. Your contribution to the Ninety-Nines is deeply (William J.) 897 8268— 897 5185 appreciated and we hope this Certificate will serve as a lasting P.O . Box 2288 Lowry, Thea Snyder memento. "Order from 99 Headquarters.** S alem , O R 97308 (Thomas P.) CHARMS Large Costume Jewelry Size Pierced "99 Mono­ 503 364 2690—581 2411 P .O . Box 762 gram. Style 1115; Sterling - $10.00; Gold Filled - $13.50; Woodacre, CA 94973 Solid 10K Gold - $40.00. Smaller pierced "99 Monogram w/ SOUTHWEST SECTION 415 488 4721 prop (3/4 size): Style 1403: Sterling - $6.50; Gold Filled - Alameda County Chapter $8.00; Solid 10K Gold - $19.50. Small pierced 99 w/prop San Diego Chapter on round base, specify #1403/847TT: Sterling - $8.25; Gold- Shigley, Carol Mann Belding, Beverly Filled - $11.50; Solid 10K Gold - $27.00. Order from Chicago (L e ro y H .) (William F., Jr.) Area Chapter * 3559 Marlesta Drive 5254 F alm ou th P lace COVERS, 99 FIRST DAY. Covers with Amelia Earhart Commem­ Dan D iego, CA 92111 N e w ark , CA 94560 orative .08 airmail stamp cancelled at Atchison, Kansas, July 714 278 7511 415 797 8291 24, 1 963. $2.00. 99 Headquarters** Hallam, Patty M. (Rl) CUFF LINKS Pierced "99 Monogram w/prop (3/4 size) (Douglas C.) Specify Style 1403: Sterling - $14.00 pr.; Gold filled - $1 7.50 1350 A la M o a n a B lvd, No. 1801 San Fernando Valley pr. Same. "99" w/prop on round base. Specify Style 1403/ Honolulu, H I 96814 18477T: Sterling - $19.50 pr., Gold filled - $24.50 pr. (Cuff 808 524 2633 Chaffer, Joyce Ann links have contour styled hinged back attachments). Order 3416 lone Drive from Chicago Area Chapter * Aloha Chapter L:o s A ngeles, CA 90068 CUT, COMPASS ROSE. 99 Compass Rose cut for stationery 213 851 4727 $3.00 ppd. 99 Headquarters.** Horn, Karen Ann (Rl) Schulman, Ceceile 'Cec' EARRINGS Pierced "99 Monogram w/prop (3/4 size). Specify 1925 K alakau a A venue, No. 1803 (B a r r y ) Style 1403: Sterling - $14.00 pr ; Gold-Filled - $17.50 pr. (If Honolulu, H I 96815 7738 C handelle Place for pierced ears, specify.) Same, "99” Mono w/Prop on round 808 955 5789 Los Angeles, Ca 90046 base. Specify Style 1403/1847TT: Sterling - $19.50 pr.; Gold- O'Connor, Ruth Elkinton (R l) 213 876 7888 Filled - $24.00 pr. (If for pierced ears, specify.) (Either style (R oger E .) Tracy, Donna Ma (Rl) earrings in dangle style, add $1.50 per pr and specify.) Order No. 909 H a rb o r Square 2475 Loy Lane from Chicago Area Chapter * 700 R ichards St. Los A ngeles, CA 90041 NEWS Additional copies of Ninety-Nine News, as available Honolulu, H I 96813 213 256 0957— 680 2815 $1.00. 99 Headquarters** 808 254 1913 PIN, OFFICIAL 99. Gold plated with moveable propeller. $3.25 San Gabriel Valley ppd. 99 Headquarters.** Coachella Valley PINS Large Costume Jewelry Size. Pierced 99 Monogram. Gomez, Truade Elisabeth Style 1115: Sterling - $10.00; Gold-Filled - $13.50; Solid 10K Turner, Mary Louise (M a n u e l) Gold - $40.00. Small pierced 99 w/Prop (3/4" size). Specify (C al) 201 Ransom Way Style 1403: Sterling - $6.50; Gold-Filled - $8.00; Solid 10K P.O. Box 1723 Monterey Park, CA 91754 Gold - $19.50. Order from Chicago Area Chapter * P alm Springs, CA 92262 288 5388 ROSTER. 1974-75. $3.25 ppd. USA. 99 Headquarters** 714 325 6411 Salveson, Sheryl Jean (Norman L., Jr.) For Application and Data Forms Write 99 Headquarters** El Cajon Valley 972 Marymount Lane C la re m o n t, CA 91711 S e n d to Beckwith, Louise Snook 714 626 5051 **99 Headquarters Address: The Ninety-Nines, Inc , Will Rogers (M ahon H .) Skiles, Jessie Mary Station. P.O. Box 59964. Oklahoma City. Oklahoma 731 59. 2195 W in d m ill V ie w Road (G ene) El Cajon, CA 92020 12798 10th S treet ‘Chicago Area Chapter. Rita V. Adams 61 Cumberland Drive. 714 449 9708 Chino, CA 91710 Lincolnshire. Illinois 60015. A H in th e For George and Shirley Cote of Newport Beach, California, flying is a real family affair. Each owns an aircraft and both have commercial tickets with single and multi-engine instrument ratings plus thousands of hours of flight time. DShirley also has flight instructor and glider ratings, has won numerous cross­ country races and was named 1971 Pilot of the Year by the Orange County 99s. And she's been flying for only six years! O H er husband, George, has a rotary-wing rating, a degree in airport management and has served for over 20 years as an aviation administrator in both the public and private sectors. He is currently a 112 Commander representative and is working toward a law degree. OLike many aviation families, the Cote’s insure with USAIG. ‘‘Over a 20 year period, USAIG has provided me with an entire spectrum of coverages . . . from individual aircraft liability to airport liability for a complete system of airports,” says George. ‘‘And they’ve never let me down . . . not just when we had a claim but also when we needed advice and guidance on hard business decisions. They’ve really helped me stay in aviation . . . both safely and profitably.” USHIG UniTfD SJRTES HIRCRHETinSURHRCE GROUP NEW YORK ■ ATLANTA • CHICAGO * DALLAS * HOUSTON • TOLEDO • LOS ANGELES * SAN FRANCISCO