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C o v e r 15 THE NINETY-NINES, INC. Building An Avid Flyer New Member Listing BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIANA NICHOLS President: Lu Hollander Cover photo by Jaye Howes/Cal Photo 16 Vice President: Joyce Wells Secretary: Lois Erickson Convention Speakers Treasurer: Alexis Koehler Director: Doris Abbate President’s Comments Director: Carolyn Carpp 18 Director: A. Lee Orr LU HOLLANDER Membership Director: Connie Wilds MARILYN SMITH Past President: Gene Nora Jessen SECTION REPORTERS Headquarters Highlights 19 United States: LORETTA GRAGG Legislation Mid-Atlantic: Shari Beck EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LYNN E. TRUPIN New England: Bonnie Porter New York/New Jersey: Jill Hopfenmuller North Central: Myma Stephens 20 Northwest: Anita Taylor International Report Forum South Central: Margaret Cosby CAROLYN C. CARPP MARILYN SMITH Southeast: Sara Carson Southwest: Kathleen Browne 22 East Canada: Nancy O'Neil Holden West Canada: Barbara Meredith Candidates for Election Careers: Making the Move Africa South: Sally Sandeman Position Statements to a Flying Job Arabian: Patsy Knox KAREN KAHN Australian: Barbara Sandow British: Aileen Egan 15 Caribbean: Eugena Granger Forest of Friendship Chilean: Cecilia Irrazabal FAY GILLIS WELLS Far East: Rikako Carpenter Finnish: Orvukki Kuotti India: Chanda Budhabhatti GRASS ROOTS Israeli: Rina Levinson-Adler New Zealand: Joan Campbell Misc. Chapter News 23 Achievers 28 EDITOR: BETTY ROWLEY Patric Rowley & Partners Youth Education 24 NOTAMS 28 807 N. Waco, Suite 22 Wichita, Kansas 67203, USA Ratings and Wings 2 6 New Horizons 29 Fax:316-263-7350 Editorial Director: Lu Hollander Races and Rallies 26 Pilot Training 29 Deadline: Information must be received at International Headquarters by Dec. 1, Scholarships 26 Classifieds 31 Feb. l.Apr. 1, June l.Aug. 1, Oct. 1. Fairs, Fly-ins and Reunions 27 Ninety-Nine News is published bimonthly by The Ninety-Nines, Inc., a non-profit or­ ganization engaged in education, chari­ table and scientific activities and purposes. Non-member subscriptions are available. Ninety-Nines Goal For persons in the US, the cost is $15 per year. For persons outside the US, please send $22. Send subscription fee and ad­ EVER-EXPANDING MEMBERSHIP dress changes to: Loretta Gragg, Executive Director to perpetuate our Organization and Purpose The Nine-Nines, Inc. and to provide an ever-increasing resource P.O. Box 965 7100 Terminal Drive for the support and advancement of our mem­ Street address: 4300 Amelia Earhart Rd bers’ pursuits in and contributions to aviation. Oklahoma City, OK 73159-0965, USA 405-685-7969 Fax: 405-685-7985 PERPETUAL CALENDAR

1 9 9 4 14 New England Poker Run 26 P&N Fly-In 28-30 Southeast/SouthCentral MARCH Fitchburg, Mass. Marion, Iowa New Orleans, La. Hut Ferree Jan Walton Pat Ward or 18-19 Northwest Winter Board 802-362-4853 319-377-0457 Jamie Gonzales Boise, Idaho 504-924-3303 Anita Lewis 17-21 NIFA JULY St. Louis, Mo. TBA East Canada Section 208-377-9244 5-10 Ninety-Nines Jan Maxwell Ottawa, Ontario International Convention 24-27 Board Meeting 903-297-8860 Cathy Fraser Norfolk, Va. Oklahoma City, Okla. 514-694-8658 Lu Hollander 20-22 GDAC Pinch Hitter Bobbie McAdam 405-942-2260 Ann Arbor, Mich. 301-531-5228 TBA Intl. Aviation Womens Dotty Gillis Assoc. Conference 27-8/5 EAA Air Show APRIL 313-851-3240 Washington, D.C. Oshkosh, Wis. Cecile Hatfield 6-10 NCASE Cathy Mayr 20-21 Southwest Section 305-895-3330 Norfolk, Va. Tempe, Ariz. 414-648-5092 Beverley Sharp Stacy Hamm AUGUST 1 9 9 5 703-620-3558 602-661-1449 MARCH 5-6 Palms to Pines Air Race 9-16 Sun & Fun EAA 27-28 New England Section 28-4/2 Australia/New Zealand Lakeland, Fla. Santa Monica, Calif. Laconia, N.H. Claire Walters Women in Aviation Rally Barbara Sierchio Hut Ferree Adelaide, Australia 813-347-8045 310-397-2731 802-362-4853 Barbara Collins 15-17 South Central Section 7-20 8th World Congress 08-379-8527 27-29 East Canada Section Birmingham, England Fort Worth, Texas Ottawa, Ontario APRIL Kelly Hughes Diane Cozzi Cathy Fraser 708-425-4505 817-428-9617 514-694-8658 9-15 Sun & Fun EAA Lakeland, Fla. 22-24 Southeast Section 19-20 Okie Derby 27-29 West Coast Antique Fly-In Oklahoma City, Okla. Chattanooga, Tenn. Watsonville, Calif. MAY Nancy Wright Helen Holbird Pam Cox TBA Southwest Section 813-937-0561 405-942-6308 408-496-9559 Rohnert Park, Calif. SEPTEMBER 23 Greasy Thumb Seminar JUNE Stacy Hamm LaVerne/Brackett, Calif. 9-11 Garden State 300 Race 602-661-1449 Linda Martin 8 Cayman Is. Aviation Week TBA TBA NCASE 909-594-5611 Grand Cayman Julie Collinge San Diego, Calif. Marilyn Smith 718-698-8096 29-5/1 North Central Section 800-346-3313 TBA Southeast Section Harvey, III. 15-18 Reno Air Races St. Petersburg, Fla. Gini Sutherland 10-12 llli-Nines 25th Air Race Reno, Nev. Nancy Wright 313-642-8256 Mattoon, III. Mary Lou Mueller 17 High Country Poker Run 813-937-0561 29-30 Mid-Atlantic Section 708-397-9004 Western Colo. JULY Bethlehem, Pa. Judy Humphries Gayl Henze 10-12 Buckeye Air Race 303-242-0261 5-8 Ninety-Nines 215-843-6456 Ashland, Ohio International Convention Ruth Hawks 30-10/2 West Canada Section Halifax, Nova Scotia 29-30 West Canada Section 419-289-0097 Richmond, B. C. Sue Ehrlander Vancouver, B.C. Joan Lynum 519-448-1567 Joan Lynum 10-12 Kalamazoo Air Show 604-596-7360 608-596-7360 Kalamazoo, Mich. 616-381-1692 OCTOBER TO LIST A MEETING OR AVIATION MAY 11 Northeast Kan. Poker Run 6-9 Northwest Section ACTIVITY, WRITE OR FAX: 6-8 Transatlantic Flight Topeka, Kan. Sun Valley, Idaho Doris Abbate Seminar Brooks Powell Anita Lewis International Date Coordinator Kansas City, Mo. 913-232-2819 208-377-9244 2 Exeter Place Ruth Stafford Glen Head, NY 11545 7-9 North Central Section 816-578-4161 17-19 Forest of Friendship U.S.A. Fort Wayne, Ind. Atchison, Kan. Fax 516-676-7971 10-12 ISA+21 Fay Gillis Wells Gini Sutherland Vancouver, B.C. 703-960-4632 313-642-8256 Please indicate the name and Terri Donner location of the event and the 14-15 Mid-Atlantic Section 502-245-9121 22-25 Air Race Classic phone and fax numbers of the Philadelphia, Pa. Barbara Lewis Ninety-Nine contact. Dates are 13-15 NY-NJ Section Gayl Henze 512-289-1101 perpetual until they expire or Albany, N.Y. 215-843-6456 Harriet Bregman until written notice is received 518-273-6039 of their cancellation. PRESIDENT'S COMMEN T S

LU HOLLANDER “How did you happen to take up flying?”

HILE PREPARING FOR A SPEECH to present at Membership campaign underway the Northwest Aviation Trade Show and Conference, Please join me and all your leaders in extending full support I’ve had occasion to spend some research to our six-month membership campaign, “1,000 time in our archives and library at International Head­ more in ’94.” quarters. What an amazing collection of information, Each of you can make a significant contribution photographs and other memorabilia we have! to the 99s by bringing just one new member into I thought you might enjoy the following item, the organization, or by contacting someone who’s excerpted from Number 27 in a series of press re­ drifted away and encouraging her to reinstate. leases about women pilots written by Clara In 1929, our founders contacted an audience of Trenckmann for the Curtiss Wright Corporation, this 117 women pilots; they gained 84 percent of that one dated March 16, 1930. available membership source to form the 99s. “Every woman pilot and flying student has at Today, we have an available audience of over one time or another been asked one certain You can make 20,000 women pilots who aren’t 99s—women we question... ‘ How did you happen to take up fly ing?”’ a significant can contact and invite to share our objectives as an Here are some of the answers given at that time. organization. At our current membership of 6,500, contribution by we comprise about 24 percent of today’s women • It’s more fun than golf or tennis or swimming. bringing just one licensed pilots. If each of us were to contact four • Flying has always fascinated me. prospective members in the next few months, we • It is the most interesting way to make a living. new member could reach all those non-99s. • Flying is the fastest way to go places. into the 99s. That’s easy! Not much of a hill for a climber, as • It is good for an inferiority complex. the saying goes. If each one of us contacts and brings • It is good for a Narcissus complex. aboard only one prospective member or reinstate­ • Flying takes you out into the fresh air. ment, we’ll have gained more than six times our goal of “ 1,000 • I fell in love with an aviator. More in ’94.” • Lindbergh flew the Atlantic. Complete details can be found in the January-February issue • You get on speaking terms with the sky, and the wind. of the Ninety-Nine News. Let’s go for it—“ 1,000 More in ’94.” • There are so many interesting people in aviation. We can do it! • My brother bet me I couldn’t learn. • It’s a good clean sport. Please welcome new International Committee Chairmen Toni • It’s more fun than anything else in the world. Brown, Aerospace Education; Jennifer Caine, 66 Chair; and I think it’s appropriate to assume that our responses today— Barbara Mead, who will be working on Ways and Means. •£ 64 years later—would be quite similar in content.

COVER STORY Building an Avid Flyer BY DIANA NICHOLS San Fernando Valley Chapter MUST HAVE BEEN BORN with this desire to be around airplanes. I built model airplanes from the age of 8. While Imy sisters were playing with dolls, I was launching gliders and rubber band powered wood and tissue aircraft into the sky. When I saw the ad for the Avid Flyer kit plane, I had a very good feeling about it. The Avid Flyer won “Best New Design” "Building your own airplane is a very rewarding experience. It realty at Oshkosh in 1983. The easy-to-fold wings and towability of gives you something special in the air. ” the aircraft makes it perfect for the pilot who can’t afford the high cost of a hangar here in the Los Angeles area. I keep the a STOL/heavyhauler just by changing the wings. Seventy-five Avid in my two-car garage. percent of the kits sold are taildraggers but the nose gear option I also liked the Avid Flyer because it was tube and fabric is there for those who prefer that type of landing gear. construction which is easy to work with and provides a very The kit is very complete and all the builder has to buy is the safe framework. You can have a speedwing/aerobatic model or continued on page 8 HEAD UARTERS HIGHLIGHTS A Busy Month LORETTA GRAGG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

UR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE has begun with a bang and Headquarters is already receiving applications using the O$5.00 rebate coupons. A list of new members may be found on page 15. Marilyn Smith, membership chairman, is planning to contact all members who have not renewed their membership over the past several years. She will be sending them a letter with a ques­ Jayne Loader at Headquarters Robert Triplett mounting tionnaire and a copy of the latest Ninety-Nine News. researching material for her book. movable panels. If you know any of these pilots in your chapter who have not renewed their membership, please give them a call and encour­ age them to renew. We want them back. 99 astronaut Linda Godwin on STS 37, April 5-11, 1992, was Jayne Loader of Ft. Worth, Texas, a delightful young woman, presented to the 99s at the International Convention in July of arrived at Headquarters to do some research on the current fa­ 1992, is on display at Headquarters. Our sincere thanks to her vorite topic of this season: The 1929 Air Derby. Her research children Pat Webb and Bill Thaden, both pilots. will be used for her first nonfiction book, tentatively titled In February, Gene Nora Jessen, our Resource Center Direc­ Fly girls: The Story o f the Women’s Air Derby. tor, returned to headquarters to complete the Jessie Woods photo Jayne’s two-day visit coincided beautifully with the arrival collection display. of the Louise Thaden limited edition T-shirts (now on sale at Wingwalker and pioneer aviator Jessie Woods’ career is com­ Headquarters). Jayne was thrilled with the replication of the ac­ memorated by the photos given to Headquarters along with the tual telegram Louise sent to her mother from Cleveland dated display by the Northwest Section. Jessie taught herself to walk August 26,1929,3:40 p.m.: “Landed OK Cleveland. First. Love and sit on the wings while her pilot husband did barrel rolls and Louise.” loops. Overcoming her dislike of airplanes, she performed gym­ Louise Thaden was the fourth woman in the U.S. to receive a nastics on a rope ladder hanging beneath the plane. “Once I got transport license in 1929, No. 1943. In 1936, teaming up with the feel of the plane,” she said, “once it became a part of me, I Blanche Noyes, she won the Bendix Transcontinental Race, New loved it.” She never again used any safety ropes or, if possible, York to Los Angeles. Winning this race in the first year that women any parachutes. This collection was on display in February thanks were “permitted” to enter was the highlight of her aviation career. to the Northwest Section. Louise’s daughter, Pat Webb, and her granddaughter, Terry The condensed minutes of the 1993 business meeting were vonThaden, are both 99s. Her flight helmet, taken into space by mailed to all chapters and sections in February.

INTERNATIONAL BO ARP REPORT

Board hopes that local Ninety-Nines will volunteer to partici­ Talking Directly pate in these activities. CAROLYN C. CARPP, INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR The Board also approved the new membership drive: 1,000 more in ’94! as presented by Membership Chairman, Marilyn OUR INTERNATIONAL Board of Directors commu­ Smith. Detailed information will appear in Ninety-Nine News nicates often by individual phone, fax and letters, but and the monthly mailings to Chapter Chairmen and Governors. Y there are times between the regularly scheduled meet­ Regarding the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, the Board ings in Oklahoma City when we must talk to each other directly voted to relieve Pamela Mahonchak of her responsibilities as through a conference call. Chairman of the Board of Administrators. The Board also voted This is a sharing of information and discussion regarding cur­ to have President Hollander contact legal counsel, Larry Cassil, rent issues, often followed by a motion and a vote. Just such a regarding changes in or an addendum to the Museum Coordina­ conference call occurred on January 6. In addition to the elected tor Agreement. This agreement provides for Ninety-Nines to Board of Directors, on line were Loretta Gragg, Executive Di­ participate in the selection of a Museum Coordinator for all of rector; Cathy Fraser, Council of Governors Spokesperson; and the museums in Atchison, Kan. Marilyn Smith, Facilitator and Membership Chairman. President Hollander will serve as interim representative to Once again focusing on the Goal—Ever Increasing Member­ the Atchison Advisory Board for the Museums until the 1994 ship—the Board determined to make decisions by applying the Spring Board Meeting. Any questions regarding the Amelia process and discussing issues at length before taking a vote. Earhart Birthplace Museum should be directed to her. Booths promoting the Ninety-Nines at the Women in Avia­ The next meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for tion Conference, National Congress on Aviation and Space Edu­ March 24-27. We welcome your thoughts and ideas as we con­ cation and EAA-Oshkosh were approved unanimously. The tinue to work together. ■& Photos should be labeled on the back with names of any people New Directions included, and a line or two about what the people are doing and BETTY ROWLEY, EDITOR where the photo was taken. You’ll notice in this issue that we have given a considerable ESPONSE TO THE NEW LOOK has been very posi­ amount of attention to youth education. For our next issue, ar­ tive. Many of you have written, called or faxed your ap­ ticles about companion courses, safety seminars, and proficiency R proval—and I truly do appreciate your kind words. classes are especially welcome. I’ve talked to quite a few members on the phone If your Chapter has had an unusually success­ and I’ve enjoyed the January and February luncheon ful fundraising activity, share how you did it. meetings with the Kansas Chapter. So I feel more We’ve had requests to hear more about inter­ comfortable with the job you’ve chosen me to do. esting and out-of-the-ordinary vacation spots with As you have observed in the Jan/Feb issue, the airstrips nearby. Articles related to personal flying magazine is now organized into several categories experiences have lots of appeal to many members. or departments. Please be sure that the facts presented in your Some of the regular category headings you’ll articles cover the who, what, when and where— find in the “Grass Roots” section (formerly Sec­ and we’ll do our very best to fit what you send tion News) are: Ratings and Wings; Races, Rallies into the magazine. and Reunions; Fairs and Fly-ins; New Horizons; Letters to the editor are most welcome. Any Youth Education, Achievers and Scholarships. I hope there will corrections and/or comments on previously pub­ Essays of not more than 500 words on any avia­ be news you can lished material will be published in this space. tion related subject will be used as space allows. use in each issue Please bear in mind that it’s an editor’s respon­ Include a photo of yourself if you like. sibility to edit for clarity and to trim where neces­ It would be very much appreciated if you would o f this magazine. sary to allow the text to fit into the space avail­ double-space your articles and mark the name of able—while retaining the intent and flavor of the the category you’re sending them for at the top of the letters. So sometimes, even though you’ve writ­ page, along with your name and Chapter. Your phone and/or fax ten an extremely well thought out and carefully constructed ar­ number is helpful in case I need to request more information but ticle or letter, when it comes to fitting type in the column and as a general rule, it would not be published unless it is necessary making it look good, sometimes a word or a paragraph or even a for a response directly to you from the membership. whole page or more may not fit. Good clear black and white or color snapshots are needed— Every other month, Ninety-Nine News finds its way into al­ but please don’t send me originals because I can’t guarantee they most 7,000 homes and businesses all over the world. I hope there would be returned. (Photos usually pass through many hands will be news you can use in each issue. before they find their way back to me.) The next deadline is April 1. No foolin’. -#•

LETTERS

THE NINETY-NINE NEWS looks sure the gals appreciate the cover­ Gladney of Santa Clara Valley my wife Doris who followed along great! Thanks. — G ene Nora age. —Glenn Buffington, El Chapter had gone to New Horizons. by obtaining her license in 1960 Jessen, Idaho Chapter Dorado, Ark. It was Pat, as a CAA designee, Only those of us who have who gave me my private license been given the wonderful oppor­ JAN/FEB ISSUE LOOKED out­ THE JAN/FEB ISSUE of Ninety- in 1948. Although it has been 44 tunity to experience flight can re­ standing. —Dave Sclair, General Nine News is magnificent, and a years since that day in October, I ally appreciate the beauty of the Aviation News & Flyer. class act. I like the slick paper, the can remember every minute of the world that we live in. Thanks a headings, the layout and the ease flight in the Aeronca Champ and million, Pat. 1 have loved every YOU ARE DOING GREAT with in reading. I guess I just plain like my elation when she signed that minute I have logged. I know that the Ninety-Nine News. I love it! it. It certainly is nice to know that coveted ticket. I was 21 at the time, wherever you are, you can reach — Carolyn C. Carpp, International we are being kept up to date on and stationed at San Francisco out and touch the face of God. Director happenings within our organiza­ while finishing up a four-year — Rex H. Minter, 4972, San tion and the field of general avia­ hitch in the Marines. I was sur­ Fernando Valley Chapter THIS NINETY-NINE NEWS is tion. Is it possible to have certain prised that my examiner was a outstanding, well organized, pure articles or reports every month, woman but I wanted the license so quality and class. Congratulations such as Forum, Legislation, Mem­ badly that I readily accepted her Letters to the Editor, with the and thank you for a beautiful ef­ bership and the feature articles authority and expertise. writer's name and Chapter fort. —Jan Mauritson, Tulsa from different guest writers such Our paths crossed several should be sent to Betty Chapter as The Wright Stuff? — Lois times over the years at 99 func­ Rowley, 807 N. Waco, Suite Feigenbaum, Past International tions and she was always special 22, Wichita, KS 67203 or THE XXI ISSUE of the Ninety- President, Cape Girardaux Chapter to me because we had shared a faxed to 316-263-7350. Nine News looks great and thanks memorable moment in my life. Letters may be edited for for including “our” piece regard­ IT WAS WITH SADNESS and That ticket opened up wonderful space and clarity. ing the Mile High Air Derby. I’m nostalgia that I read that Pat opportunities for me and also for COVER STORY, continued color paint and whatever avionics she desires. I added a lot of custom touches as does every builder. I put a wood facing on the fiberglass instrument panel and mounted the instruments from the front. This gives an antique look and allows easy access to the instruments. Ease of maintenance. As an A&P mechanic, I was building with ease of maintenance in mind. I have a King KX99 nav/ comm, Foster 500 Loran, King Mode C transponder and an in­ tercom. I added a vertical card compass, electric turn coordina­ tor, rate of climb, volt/amp meter, electric hobbs and an electric emergency fuel pump. I also installed a cigarette lighter adapter for charging the battery or using the battery to charge the handheld radio. I started the project in March 1990 and it was essentially fin­ F-15 and Avid Flyer at Van Nuys Air Expo. ished by March 1993.1 actually built two or three airplanes—if you count all the times I changed my mind about what I wanted. Even if you decide not to keep the plane at home, the folding I strongly suggest that anyone building an airplane have a good wings allow you to tie down under the wing of a C-172 or use a project plan to work by. Read the builder’s manual and be sure comer of a hangar. The folded dimensions are 8 feet x 17 feet. you understand what is to be done before starting any task. The airplane is 5 feet, 7 inches at the highest. It took the FAA six weeks to come out and inspect the plane for its airworthiness certificate. The FAA inspector said his mother had been a 99 in the southern California area so I knew there would be no problems with getting the certificate. I did the one hour engine break-in run on the two-stroke Rotax engine that afternoon. Specs and performance. There are a variety of engines that can be installed in an Avid Flyer. I have the 65 HP, liquid cooled Rotax 532. The Rotax has become a very reliable engine for these light kit planes. It is also economical to operate. Fuel burn is 3.5 to 4.5 gph and uses auto gas or 100LL avgas. The cruise of the speedwing Avid Flyer is 115 mph. With two wing tanks hold­ ing 36 gallons, you can go a long way. My airplane weighed in at 508 lb. empty even with all the “extras.” I have the large tundra tires, but floats or skis can eas­ ily be attached. Stall is about 35 mph and even the speedwing Avid is easy to tow behind a small pick up. has unbelievable short field takeoff and landing performance. The flaperons allow for 100 foot takeoff rolls for getting into Kits are economical. Kits have made building your own air­ those tight mountain strips. An Avid Flyer was flown to the North plane a very economical way to get airborne, but it still requires Pole as a testament to its ruggedness and versatility. an understanding of mechanics and safe building principles. Most of the extras I gave my “C” model are now standard on I was asked to display the plane at the Van Nuys Air Expo in the Mark IV Avid Flyer. The airplane is painted in a World War August 1993. The theme was “Women in Aviation” and our San II trainer aircraft scheme. I wanted to paint it like that to honor Fernando Valley Chapter was there in force. Paula Sandling with the WASPS and the women military mechanics of WWII. a Stinson Dakota, Bertie Duffy with her Stearman and me with Avid rep for 99s. Avid Aircraft President, Charles “Tuna” the Avid Flyer all had our aircraft lined up for over 200,000 people De’Rego has named me as the Avid representative to the 99s. to view and ask us questions. I’m always available to answer any questions 99s have about Most of the aircraft there were military and many of the any of the Avid Flyer models. I have also written a project plan­ women pilots and air crew visited with us. The Chapter had a ning guide for those who want to organize the building of their huge display in the hangar with lots of photos and videos about kit plane. The next Avid Flyer I build will go together a lot quicker. women in aviation history, careers in aviation and the 99s. Every year for the past 10 years, the home built aircraft mar­ The Friday before the show I rolled my airplane beside an F- ket has produced more aircraft than Cessna, Beech, Piper, etc. If 15 and Bertie got some great photos. The airplane was towed to it were not for these custom builders, general aviation would be Van Nuys with no problems except for a lot of stares from other history in this country. motorists. It is probably the next best thing to actually having Building your own airplane is a very rewarding experience. an “air-car.” It really gives you something special in the air. Easy to load. I have no problem loading the aircraft on or off the trailer by myself. Folding the wings is a simple matter of pulling a pin at the leading edge attach point and swinging the Diana earned her pilot certificate in September 1977 and her wing back, then securing braces for travel. The whole process A&P in 1978. She is writing a book about her experience in takes about 10 minutes. building her own plane from a kit. AS CHAIRMAN of the Nomi­ nating Committee of The Position Statements Ninety-Nines, Inc., such com­ In 1994, all international candidates have the option of preparing a mittee consisting of myself, and Peggy Blinco, Harriet Fuller, position statement of no more than 500 words. Their own words follow. Marie Oswald and Nancy Wright, I am pleased to provide the names and chapter affilia­ image by accomplishments, big • Retired owner of three manufac­ tions of the candidates whose and small. Ninety-Nines first pur­ turing corporations; operator, names will appear on the ballot. pose, “to provide a close relation­ comptroller. Ballots will be mailed to all ship among women pilots, and to Your vote for Doris Abbate members on April 1; returned by unite them in any movement that strengthens our commitment to June 1 postmark.— June Leach may be for their benefit, or for grassroots 99s who renew year af­ aviation in general,” holds true. ter year. You are key to sustaining President Coordinate. Cooperate. our foundation. Thank you for the Doris Abbate, Long Island Communicate. chance to serve the 99s and for your Joyce Wells, Bay Cities I hear you loud and clear. I sup­ tremendous encouragement to port more two-way transmissions work fo r you and with you. Let’s too: Monthly Ninety-Nine News, touch base often. More later... Vice President calendar, archives, grassroots oral Lois Erickson. Mt. Shasta histories, resource center, AE For President Alexis Koehler, Florida Spaceport birthplace, headquarters, annual DORIS ABBATE directory, awards and committees, What I stand for as president. conservative conventions with Secretary On this CAVU day in New time for business, aviation and A. Lee Orr, Blue Ridge York, November 2, 1993, I’m camaraderie, moderate dues and fueled by flight and democracy. forthright interim reports—finan­ Treasurer Another 99 astronaut lands in a cial, minutes, etc. Diane Cozzi, Chicago Area record breaking space flight as Participatory management national elections end. More brings trust in the system and in women claim space and govern­ each other. I’ll encourage open Board of Directors ment jobs! Accessible, account­ board meetings, volunteer talent, Elizabeth (Liz) Lundin, Ranier able people, many of them energy and viewpoints. I’ll imple­ Rosella (R.J.) McGlasson, women, are winning, yet headlines ment your collective wishes and Old Dominion report precise vote counts. be your enthusiastic spokesperson. J It’s amazing what we can ac­ Protect precious freedom of Bev Sharp, Washington. D.C. For President complish when we work together! expression. General Henry Martyn JOYCE WELLS Pat Ward, South Louisiana Let’s bring the best of 99s history Robert, author of Robert’s Rules “Joyce Wells doesn't equate into the 21st century: Camarade­ of Order, is known as “The Great flamboyant or dazzling rie, networking, trust, roots, vari­ Peacemaker.” I agree: “The Great Nominating Committee but, rather dependable, ety, harmony and unity. lesson for democracies is for the Brooks Powell, Northeast Kansas meticulous, fair, steady, Cast your ballots for a focused majority to give to the minority, a knowledgeable and tenacious. ” Betty Prakken, Columbia Cascade flight plan in charter 99s’ foot­ full and free opportunity to present —Anonymous quote Vicki Lynn Sherman, steps to benefit joint ventures, their side, and then for the minor­ Florida Spaceport mutual support and mutual re­ ity, having failed to win a major­ I seek the office of president Mae Smith, Long Island spect. I’m cleared for takeoff, ity to their view, gracefully to sub­ after much thought and concern ready and willing to dedicate my mit, and to recognize the action as for the 99s, as well as knowledge Virginia Sutherland, time and energy to represent you. that of the entire organization and of the necessary personal sacri­ Greater Detroit Area My compass is set for a cohesive then cheerfully to assist in carry­ fices of time, treasure and family. Shirley Winn. Sacramento Valley board and organization. My ing it out.” I have been a part of the man­ agenda is your agenda. agement team at all levels since Enthusiastic. Dedicated. Let’s put our lion’s share of joining in '69. Organization plays The following Ninety-Nines Experienced. time and money into member a key role in my job as a profes­ are also eligible for the Nomi­ • Long Island: Life Member. Ac­ needs, the smorgasbord of avia­ sional nurse/educator, dealing inde­ nating Committee. Their names tive for 33 years. tion programs and expanding pendently with three schools, their will appear on the ballot as • International: Secretary, Direc­ worldwide network. In all administrators, staff and parents. write-in candidates. (The Nomi­ tor, Nominating Committee, Gov­ phases of our organization, your I also have the desire and abil­ nating Commitee had to make ernors’ Liaison, Perpetual Calen­ resources are key. ity to be flexible, listen, implement choices because members must dar, USPFT, WPFC. Helping each other, 99s opened and continue to learn. Over the be from different sections.) • NY-NJ Section: Governor, Vice big doors. Women, motivated by years I have had the opportunity Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, flight, challenge and fun, accom­ to grow into a leadership role by Write-in Candidates Bylaws. for Nominating Committee plished their reason to unite 65 working on the following projects: • Professional registered parlia­ years ago. Many women without membership benefits, directory Barbara Evans, Livermore Valley mentarian; PRP #6891, National recognition planted our roots advertising, revising SOPs Policy Association Parliamentarians. Louise White, Blue Ridge firmly in history. Many mold our Book, Standing Rules, Bylaws, Nomination and Election Proce­ porate operation to the benefit of bers and to assist the officers in dures and Conventions, as well as the membership without whose developing a plan to lead us into liaison to most of the standing support, dedication and labors this the 21 st century. committees. I have helped staff the organization would not exist. A manager in Southern Bell booth at Oshkosh, NCASE, I am committed to a brilliant for 27 years, Alexis retired early AOPA, Section and Conventions. future for The Ninety-Nines as an to join her husband in starting As vice president, I have given organization and as a premier in­ two new businesses: a franchise long hours to convention planning, fluence on the role of women in packing and shipping store and written comprehensive SOPs and the field of aviation throughout the a maid service. This organiza­ inspected sites. Working and com­ world. 1 believe that I can further tional experience enhances her municating with the convention facilitate that commitment with qualifications as an officer for site 99s and meeting planners is my professional experience and the 99s. an ongoing task. I have worked my history of service to The Alexis has become heavily with and represented four differ­ Ninety-Nines in the office of In­ involved in the Florida Race Pi­ ent presidents and recently pre­ For Vice President ternational Vice President. lots Association and Great sided at a board meeting in the LOIS A. ERICKSON I believe that 99s worldwide Southern Air Race where she absence of the president. My ex­ I understand the responsibility are intelligent, independent think­ has served a variety of elective pertise increases steadily. and commitment of the offices in ing women who were drawn to­ offices: board member, presi­ gether by the fellowship, promo­ dent and treasurer. Herself a Concerns and goals: our organization and know that I tion and support of women in avia­ multi-engine, single and instru­ 1. Increase membership by retain­ can capably serve as international tion envisioned by the charter ment rated pilot, she and her ing, retrieving and encouraging vice president. My supervisory members. husband own a Piper Archer in new members. Offer members a and management credentials in­ I also believe that each and which they race and remain cur­ variety of 99 projects to support clude a masters degree in business every 99, while wishing to be a rent. The above experiences and participate in (i.e. Scholar­ administration, in addition to part of the decision-making pro­ have enabled Alexis to develop ships, AE Birthplace, Resource many years of experience as a cess, recognizes and accepts the skills in organizing, negotiating Center, 21 st Century Fund, N1FA). Professional Nursing Administra­ responsibilities that come with the and communicating which are 2. Keep the channels of commu­ tion Consultant throughout the privilege of membership. vital in interacting with groups nication open and flowing, U.S. for agency reorganization, We must continue to support and individuals. remembering that we are interna­ staffing and budgets exceeding the original philosophy and goals Alexis is a team player and tional. seven figures. of the organization while, at the believes in getting things done 3. Future planning is important to In 1992, as a member of the same time, look to make the pro­ using consensus and teamwork. any maturing group. Keep up-to- original Council of Governors, I gressive changes necessary to in­ Her 99s experience includes date as a business, extend conti­ served that body as correspondent crease our membership and meet serving as Chapter Chairman nuity of experience on strategic on member and board affairs. As the needs of the members. We and Treasurer, Section Governor committees, seek financial secu­ both a Governor and as Interna­ must communicate, evaluate and and Vice Governor, Interna­ rity by means other than dues, in­ tional Secretary on the Board of work together to ensure a strong tional Director and Treasurer. stitute in-service training for offic­ Directors, I have attended meet­ and viable future. She has chaired Fear of Fly­ ers at all levels. ings in every U.S. Section and East ing seminars, poker rallies, 4. Expand the charitable, educa­ Canada in the past three years. membership committees and tional and scientific activities of 1 offer 23 years of service to various other committees. Inter­ the 99s. Doing for others! The Ninety-Nines from the ested and involved with the en­ 5. Solutions to internal problems grassroots level through my cur­ tire organization, and especially must be found by working to­ rent position as International Sec­ on an international level, Alexis gether, not by changing bylaws retary on the Board of Directors has attended every International annually or personal criticism of in my candidacy for International Convention from 1977 through individuals. Members should take Vice President. 1993 and has been a “doer” at the time to be well informed I have succeeded in my elec­ the Section and Chapter levels. about 99s business and come to tion to every office in the South­ Alexis’ goals are simple and annual meetings with the intent west Section and at the Chapter direct. She wishes to be respon­ to do business efficiently and in­ level in both the North Central and sive to the members, to assist the telligently. Southwest Sections. I have also organization in achieving mem­ 6. Regain respect in the aviation edited Chapter newsletters, bership growth, to fuse the community by renewing official chaired Aerospace Education and Board of Directors and the participation in other general avia­ Aviation Activities Committees For Vice President members, and to assist the tion organizations. and participated under the leader­ ship of other 99s in a variety of ALEXIS KOEHLER Board of Directors in governing I continue to support my chap­ effectively and wisely. projects and events. I have served Dedicated and committed to ter and section and find time to To these ends, she will use on both Section and International the 99s since 1976 when she be­ participate in two cross-country air all qualities and tools at her dis­ Convention host Committees, came a member, Alexis is pres­ races each year: the Air Race Clas­ posal. Alexis is known to be per­ flown and staffed several 99s ently serving as International Trea­ sic and the Palms to Pines. The sistent, optimistic, diligent, sup­ sponsored air races and judged surer. Previously a member of the friendship and camaraderie expe­ portive, dependable and ca­ precision aviation competition. Board of Directors, she has uti­ rienced is a joy. The 99s are a di­ pable. Her team approach will As International Vice Presi­ lized her business and manage­ verse, talented and strong group of enable her to achieve her goals dent, I pledge to promote the on­ ment expertise, human resources women whose association I value for the 99s in a timely manner. going evaluation and revitalization training and knowledge of the or­ and for whom I’m proud to work. of our purpose, projects and cor­ ganization to represent the mem­ charter member of the Council of Ninety-Nines, I’ve attended virtu­ Governors. I have attended 45 ally all International and NCS Sec­ Section meetings and 22 Interna­ tion meetings since joining. I have tional Conventions. I am an also enjoyed visiting meetings in AWTAR alumni and an Air Race other sections as well and would Classic participant. recommend that all members at­ I am a business woman, profes­ tend other section meetings, too, sionally engaged in general aviation (even if you’re not campaigning). and owner of an FBO and Chief As for flying. I’m instrument Pilot of a 141 Flight School in rated, a licensed ground school Shelby. N.C. I am an FAA Exam­ instructor and “hands-on” amateur iner, FAA Written Test Examiner A&P. and an FAA Accident Prevention Other aviation-related affilia­ Counselor for both North and South tions include: Member of the For International Secretary Carolina. I am the recipient of the Board of Directors for the World For Board of Directors A. LEE ORR Spartanburg Junior Women Clubs’ Aerospace Education Association; R.J. McGLASSON First Achiever Award-1993, a mem­ Major in Civil Air Patrol (former I was first elected to a two-year As a member of the Board of ber of the Spartanburg Aviation As­ Squadron Commander, Director of term on International Board of Directors, I would bring many sociation and the South Carolina Public Affairs and Aerospace Edu­ Directors in 1991 and was honored years of business and management Flying Association. cation Officer for the Illinois by the current Board’s request to expertise, interpersonal skills and After four years of close expo­ Wing); and member of AOPA. remain another year to fill a va­ an intimate knowledge of the or­ sure to and active participation in I feel my two years on the cated Director position through ganization. Since joining the the management of the business Board have given me the experi­ 1994.1 feel that my recent experi­ Ninety-Nines in 1985, I have ac­ affairs of the 99s, Inc., I am will­ ence and understanding necessary ence on the Board of Directors and tively participated at all levels of ing to accept the added responsi­ to carry out the role of Treasurer; a year on the Council of Gover­ the organization, i.e., AE Scholar­ bility of officially documenting the and despite the requirements of the nors qualifies me to serve in the ship Committee at the Chapter and decisions and actions of the Board modern fiscal world, I believe I office of International Secretary. I Section levels; Chapter Chairman, and the achievements of the inter­ would make it less complicated am familiar with the projects and Washington, D.C. Chapter; Gov­ national organization, both for its and more straightforward. issues presently under consider­ ernor, Mid-Atlantic Section; historical significance and consti­ This is all I have time to write. ation by the Board and the views Council of Governors; Interna­ tutional record as International —Gone Flying! of the members in the future of the tional Bylaws Committee Chair­ Secretary. organization. man, 1991-92; Standing Rules From my first experience with Committee 1993; and 1994 Inter­ the Arkansas Chapter in 1971, The national Convention Chairman. Ninety-Nines, Inc.. has served to As an individual, I am known encourage and motivate me. They for my ability to work as a team showed me that I could represent member to get the job done, to be the best that women pilots can be honest, fair and considerate of the in the highly competitive and now views of others. technologically advanced field of My goals for our organization aviation. are: In 1974 I helped to charter the To focus on where we want the Blue Ridge Chapter in the Caroli- organization to be in the year 2000 nas and I have served in all chap­ and beyond. With the help of the ter offices. The 99s honored me members, develop a strategic plan with an AE Scholarship in 1988 with specific goals to lead us into to assist me in my professional ad­ the future. For Board of Directors vancement in aviation. To increase our international For Treasurer ELIZABETH L. LUNDIN I learned about the camarade­ membership. DIANE COZZI rie and support offered the mem­ My entire career has been To expand our role in the gen­ bers of this organization from I have been a dedicated Ninety- spent bringing order out of eral aviation community. those 99s in my early experiences Nine for over 20 years, having chaos through my abilities at or­ To increase our activities in the who gave me the courage to served as Chicago Area Chapter ganization and cash management. scientific, charitable and educa­ achieve as a professional pilot. Chairman, North Central Section I also believe in reaching agree­ tional areas. They taught me to pass on the his­ Governor, and most recently as ment through negotiation and To expand our involvement torical legacy of the 99s of International Director and Chair­ consensus. with aviation around the world. mentoring the aspirations of other man of the International Standing I can bring these skills to the In summary, I pledge my per­ women pilots. Rules Committee. Board at a time when we need to sonal commitment and the appli­ After encouraging others to run I have also served on numer­ reestablish team cooperation cation of my expertise to the task for the offices of the Southeast ous committees at chapter and sec­ within the organization in a pro­ of moving our organization ahead Section as a member of the 1981- tion level, being particularly active fessional, well structured way. into the 21st century, exchanging 83 SES Nominating Committee, I in aerospace education and mem­ With my extensive financial introspection for innovation and was elected to the office of Secre­ bership; currently Chapter Mem­ budgeting and cash flow back­ forward thinking in order to bet­ tary of the Southeast Section in bership Chairman as well. ground, I can be of great assistance ter prepare our organization for the 1985.1 went on to serve as 1989- Since the best part of being in in doing more with our limited re­ challenges of the future. 91 Governor and as such was a the Ninety-Nines is meeting other sources. continued on next page was the chief organizer for the sociate and served as a judge for Washington, D.C. Chapter’s 60th USPFT and WPFT. I was Compe­ Anniversary Celebration, a won­ tition Events Coordinator for the derful weekend that drew cel­ U.S. National and the North ebrants from as far as California. American Hot Air Balloon Cham­ I am president of a computer pionships, 1989-91. consulting firm supporting I first joined The 99s in 1963 small businesses and nonprofit and chartered the South Louisiana organizations with financial, Chapter in 1966.1 served as Chap­ accounting and management in­ ter Chairman for three terms, formation systems. As a volun­ chairman of the Silver Anniver­ teer with United Way, I oversee sary Powder Puff Derby terminus the administration, programs in 1971, chaired two Section meet­ and budgets of 145 nonprofit ings and several special commu­ For Board of Directors agencies with operating budgets nity aviation events. I was instru­ BEVERLEY SHARP exceeding $325 million and al­ mental in securing an exhibit and locate approximately $30 mil­ archives on Women in Louisiana I joined the 99s upon getting With 30 years of experience and lion in non-designated funds. Aviation at the state aviation mu­ my license. Within months, 1 be­ participation in The 99s, I have a As a member of the Board of seum and co-founded the Aviation came Membership Chairman strong allegiance to our organiza­ Directors, I will strive to: Association of Louisiana. and through persistent personal tion and a solid appreciation for the • Determine our members’ I was elected Section Secretary contact, nearly doubled our responsibility of our elected and needs, interests, skills and ex­ in 1986; then Vice Governor and c h a p te r’s ranks. As C h ap ter appointed offices at all levels. As pectations so we can conduct South Central Section Governor Chairman, I led the successful current International Bylaws chair­ exciting programs to support our 1990-92. I redesigned the format effort to raise $25,000 for the man, I have engaged in an in-depth members and aviation. for the SCS Approach to a 32 page perpetuating Gerda Ruhnke study of the governing documents • Restore member control magazine format section newslet­ Memorial Scholarship Fund ad­ and corporate operations of The 99s. and encourage member partici­ ter, and served as editor from 1990 ministered under the AE Schol­ I am one of the originators of pation at all levels. through the fall 1993 issue. arship program. As newsletter the concept for the Council of • Keep our dues affordable. I served as Coordinator for the editor, I established a standard Governors and wrote the resolu­ Council of Governors through 1991 that drew praise from many • Launch an aggressive three tion creating the COG at the meet­ year 30,000 member recruit­ and Correspondent to the Gover­ quarters, including the Interna­ ing in Las Vegas in 1990. Through ment campaign. nors in 1992.1 am a 1992 honoree tional President, and subscribers hands-on experience at Chapter, Once we find out what our in the Forest of Friendship, a Jimmy outside the chapter. Section and International levels, I members want from the organi­ Kolp Award recipient for service in As Section Treasurer, I intro­ have a sound working knowledge zation, perhaps we can then fo­ The 99s, and a 1993 FAA Aviation duced standard fund-accounting and understanding of the commit­ Safety Award recipient. and financial statements, estab­ cus our energy on safety or fly­ ment to the membership of this ing activities. I strongly support I believe in the unique involve­ lished budgeting on a fiscal year organization necessary to the man­ pro-active committees to spread ment by The 99s in the world avia­ basis and instituted an annual agement of our corporate affairs. tion community and I identify with audit in keeping with our by­ the work around. In our examination and evalu­ I support revising our gov­ the complicity of interests among laws. Based on this perfor­ ation of our operation over the past erning documents to establish our membership. I offer my con­ mance, I was re-elected. As In­ several years, we have rediscov­ our membership as the ultimate tinued dedication to and abiding ternational Grants Committee ered our commitment to excellence authority and wider eligibility confidence in the high principles Chairman, 1 established a clear­ of service to the art and science of for holding international office. of our organization to my candi­ ing house to help us obtain cor­ contemporary aviation. We have dacy for the Board of Directors. porate and foundation funding. I will work to achieve more af­ recognized the strength and influ­ fordable conventions that suit I’ve flown Chapter and Sec­ ence of our collective membership members’ needs and to restore tion Pennies-a Pound and Wings and our extraordinary ability to of Warmth, attended many sec­ the Ninety-Nine News as our in­ adapt our historical philosophy to ternal communication tool. I tion meetings, conventions and the technology of the 21st century. support restructuring the Board Forest of Friendship celebra­ I believe that the responsibil­ of Directors to include regional tions and visited other chapters ity of our Board is to nurture and representatives, giving each and sections. I always enjoy the support the creative skills, re­ m ember a direct link. special camaraderie of the 99s. sources, energy and enthusiasm of As an FAA Accident Preven­ I will emphasize seeking our members. As a candidate for other funding sources besides tion Counselor, I’ve arranged Director, I submit my ability to dues and work to tighten finan­ many safety seminars and coor­ objectively identify membership dinated VA Aviation Safety cial controls to avoid the oper­ priorities and develop methods of ating deficits characteristic of Week. Since May 1993, I’ve achieving goals and efficient, the last several years. represented the 99s on the Gen­ practical solutions. eral Aviation Action Plan Coa­ My recruitment concept is I am an emergency unit RN, an simple: If half our members find lition, serving on the Accident instrument rated commercial pilot, one new member each year, For Nominating Committee Prevention Working Group. and own a 1952 Cessna 195B. I we’U be 30,000 strong in ’97! BROOKS M. POWELL My favorite project is flying am an FAA Safety Counselor, a I’m ready to bring profes­ kids in the Herndon Success Cam­ member of NAA, BFA-Competi- I believe that the Nominating sional expertise and “can do” paign (nee Flunkbusters) which tion Division, Amelia Earhart So­ Committee does a very important leadership to the 99s. I’ve coordinated for six years. I ciety of Researchers, a NIFA As­ service for the whole membership of the 99s. In seeking qualified Great Southern Air Race), served viable group of women. Flying candidates for the elected of­ as a judge both before and after is my love and to others it is fices of this organization, mem­ my term and judge for the Air Race their calling. bers of this committee must be Classic and for NIFA. Cast your ballot for one who sure of the candidate’s knowl­ 11 Served on the DeLand Airport has taught Air-Bear and flying companionship programs. 1 edge of and commitment to the Advisory Board for 13 years (vice job to which they aspire. chairman, first woman to serve). have talked with young women I have filed my intent to seek i I have been a member of at career days. Flying for the election to the Nomination - AOPA (18 years), Florida Grass­ Ninety-Nines, I have enjoyed Committee because of these be­ hoppers, The Soaring Society of seeing through the eyes of liefs and I pledge myself to be America, Inc., and past president young children in the Ida Van objective, fair and diligent in my of the DeLand Association of Air­ Smith Clubs, the Girl Scouts, efforts to get to know the pro­ > craft Pilots. the Boy Scouts and it has been spective candidates. I currently hold SEL/MEL/ a rewarding experience when I For Nominating Committee CFI/CFII/Glider Instructor/ATP/ fly first-timers in the Pennies- VICKI SHERMAN Ground Instructor (BGI/AGI/IGI). A-Pound events. I am an active real estate broker, Having attended every con­ I have been a resident of owner of Rainbow Realty of vention for the last 15 years, 1 DeLand, Fla., for the last 21 years DeLand, Inc. I have been privi­ have met many Ninety-Nines and a member of the Florida leged to know many 99s and if from other sections and have Spaceport Chapter since 1974. nominated, will seek to continue learned much about the flying in I have served my Chapter as the selection of quality leadership. other parts of the world. I at­ chairman, vice chairman and on I hope to ensure that the 99s tended my first convention as many committees such as Safety will continue to expand to include part of the decoration commit­ Education, Aerospace Education, the talented young women enter­ tee in Albany in 1979. poker parties, fundraisers toward ing the ranks of aviation today. I The annual business meeting our Chapter scholarship and cre­ would be proud to serve the 99s has been an important part of my ating the “Cockpit Cool" Seminar on the International Nominating activities with the Ninety-Nines. given at Sun ’n Fun, Air Force V A Committee. I served as a delegate to the con­ Safety Program and the FAA For Nominating Committee ventions in Albany, Vail, Boston, Flight Proficiency Program. BETTY PRAKKEN St. Louis, New Orleans, Anchor­ I represented my chapter on age, Baltimore, Honolulu, British I have been a pilot and a special committees for the 1991 Columbia, Oklahoma City, New member of the Ninety-Nines International Convention. I have York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Kan­ since 1960 and am presently a served the Southeast Section as sas City and Portland. Director of the Northwest Sec­ Treasurer and am the newly I have attended more than 30 tion. Over the years, I have held elected Vice Governor and pres­ New York-New Jersey Sections several Section offices (includ­ ently serving as the Liaison Sec­ which are held twice a year. As ing Chairman of the Nominat­ tion Chairman. a liaison from the NY-NJ Sec­ ing Committee) and all Chapter I was instrumental in forming tion, I have attended five North­ offices twice. I have been chair­ the Bonnie and Archie Gann Me­ west Section meetings and we man of most committees and morial Scholarship Fund and am have established what is called have attended nine International serving as one of the trustees on a “Section Connection.” and 25 Section conventions. Southeast Section. I have worked As a member of the Long Is­ One of my most enjoyable and contributed to our new build­ For Nominating Committee land Chapter, I have held offices efforts has been the co-chair­ ing at Sun ’n Fun. I have attended MAE E. SMITH of Chapter chairman. Secretary manship of the 1993 Interna­ many conventions and Southeast and Treasurer, in addition to tional Convention held in Port­ Section meetings. During the sub-zero days of chairman of many committees land, Ore., which again gave me I am currently involved with January 1994 I have time to and judge for NIFA and USPFT. the opportunity to see old the FAA Accident Prevention Pro­ think and reflect on my future At the Section level, I have been friends and make new acquain­ gram since it was founded in 1991 and that of The Ninety-Nines. Treasurer. Director and Nomi­ tances. as an accident prevention counse­ There was the earthquake in Los nating Chairman. Most of my aviation related lor to enhance safety and am pres­ Angeles; the fires in Australia; A vote for Mae Smith to the activities have involved the ently serving on the FAA’s Speak­ the floods of last summer in the Nominating Committee means Ninety-Nines and these include ers Bureau. Midwest; and pieces of our you are voting for a Ninety-Nine flying blood for the Red Cross, I am currently serving on the world that need our help. Wher­ who wants to see our organiza­ instructing in Flying Compan­ Board of Visitors of Embry-Riddle ever there is a Ninety-Nine, she tion grow to 10,000 by the year ion courses, assisting with FAA can make the difference and fly­ Aeronautical University for the 2000. seminars and participating in past 14 years to promote and en­ ing may be the only means of Look forward to strong lead­ several air races, including hance aviation. I have been a transportation in some disas­ ership, dedication, motivation, Palms to Pines. member of CAP since 1974, legal trous regions. communication, education, fly­ As a member of the Nomi­ officer for the past 16 years and a Elect me to the Nominating ing accomplishments and per­ nating Committee, I would be check pilot since the Standardiza­ Committee so the Ninety-Nines sonal goals. particularly concerned with pro­ tion Program was founded in will have a concerned leader See you at the next conven­ moting the image of the Ninety- 1990. who can seek the right stuff in tion—but by all means vote. Nines as the most positive force I was president of the Florida our members. I want us to move for women in aviation. Race Pilots Association (The into the 21 st century as a strong continued on next page Somewhere along the way I locals, regionals and the world was Sacramento Valley Chapter competition. Chairman and in 1986-88, South­ • Chaired four Mooney Aircraft west Section Governor. I’ve been pilot association regionals and on 14 aviation boards, including two SES 99 meetings. 18 years on the County Aviation • Raced six Powder Puff Derby Committee, six on the California races; Impoundment and Inspec­ Advisory Board to Caltrans, on the tion Chairman for seven Air Air Race Classic Board, the Cali­ Race Classics; two Great South­ fornia Aviation Council, etc. ern Air Races. I’m honored to have been • Currently serving eight years placed in the Forest of Friendship as president of 468 condos at by my great Sacramento Valley Hilton Head Island, S.C. Chapter. • Co-owner of Motor Freight For Nominating Committee Specialist, Inc. (vice president, Write-in Candidate for GINISUTHERLAND secretary, treasurer for 35 Nominating Committee years). My 49 l/2er, Neal, is a Being a 99 for almost 20 years LOUISE G. WHITE pilot and supports all my flying has expanded my life immeasur­ As a candidate, my goals re­ activities, especially with the ably. It has been stimulating to main the same as they have been Ninety Nines. We own a 231 visit with our members from since 1970: To continue my past Turbo Mooney (our seventh). throughout the world and realize efforts to work for growth and Other objectives: what a vast amount of talent we viability. To accomplish this, we (a) Insist that our bylaws have within the organization. must proceed with an all-out fairly and foremost reflect mem­ As a Governor, it has been my campaign to publicize our orga­ bers’ wishes. I believe it is pleasure to be with members from nization. incumbent upon all Board mem­ other Sections at their Section I am an organizer and a bers to carry out these wishes; meetings at Oshkosh, Forest of leader as my qualifications re­ (b) Strongly encourage and Friendship and International Con­ veal: support a vote to delete the ventions. Their ideas and back­ • I have been a member for 24 $10,000 budgeted for legal and ground would be such an asset to Write-in Candidate for years; attended 24 Interna­ professional fees. A portion of the 99s. Nominating Committee tionals, 51 Sectionals. saved monies could be used to It would be my pleasure to help BARBARA EVANS • Organized the Blue Ridge defray more of the expenses of seek out these women of outstand­ Chapter of 99s. Chapter Chair­ the Governors to attend the ing ability and have them work for Obtained private license in man for many terms, as well as Board meetings. I believe their and serve our organization. 1948 and joined the 99s in 1950. serving in all offices. input is essential to the success Served as Governor of NY-NJ • Southeast Section Membership of our organization. The balance Section 1953-55. Elected to Inter­ Chairman (81-83), Vice Gover­ saved should be placed in a con­ national Board 1955. International nor (83-85), Governor (85-87), tingency fund for unexpected Treasurer 1957-59 and Interna­ International Treasurer (90-92). expenses; tional Secretary 1959-61. • Civil Air Patrol member with (c) Existing rules governing Executive Vice Chairman/ the rank of LTC. Organized the the elections must be changed Treasurer of AWTAR for 17 years, Sugarloaf Mountain Cadet and simplified. At present, they flew many route surveys, edited Squadron; was commander for are stifling those 99s who are the Official Race Program for 13 four years. qualified to run by limiting the years and co-edited the 1974 Pow­ • Served in the Armed Forces number of candidates who can der Puff Derby Album. Co-edited (Secretary to the Inspector Gen­ appear on the ballot. Rules Thirty Sky Blue Years, a history of eral). Graduate of “Air War Col­ should encourage the greatest the 99s, in 1959. lege,” Maxwell Air Force, for number of interested members Flew AWNEAR (winning co­ which I received the Gill Robb seeking office; pilot), the IAR and four PPDs. Wilson Award, the highest (d) Support a total mail bal­ For Nominating Committee Secretary of the Mount Diablo achievement award presented by lot, eliminating voting at SHIRLEY WINN Chapter 1988-89. Attended all but the U.S. Air Force. Internationals for two directors a few International Conventions in The 99s are the best thing that • Organized the Western North and AE trustees; the last 40 years and attended has happened to me in my flying Carolina Pilots Assoc., (three (e) Open and realistic bud­ many Section meetings. career. I’d like to be on the Nomi­ terms as president; served in all gets and complete financial re­ Secretary/Treasurer of hus­ nating Committee to get quality offices from 1968). ports must be presented to all band’s photographic laboratory for officers who will bring our orga­ • Organized and presided over members; 39 years. Now retired. nization back to its previous ex­ several air shows in North Caro­ (f) Financial stability and op­ In my 43 years of membership, cellent status. lina, also the “Autumn Gold Air erating within our means contin­ I have gotten to know a great many I discovered flying late in life Rallye” (a precision flying event ues to be my forte. 99s and feel I would have good in 1972 when four of my seven to make pilots aware of how I would appreciate your vote input in selecting candidates who children were in college. By 1976 well they know their aircraft). to help me continue working for would be objective and dedicated I had my Commercial, Instrument the new direction our Ninety- in their service to our international • Council member of the U.S. and Seaplane and was Sacramento Precision Flight Team. Worked Nines are taking. organization. Valley WPOY. In 1977, Southwest Section WPOY. in my home state of Kansas. I’ve “A warm welcome to each of these new Ninety-Nines who Amelia Earhart Memorial been a member of the Dallas, Mem­ joined in January. We’re glad to have you with us.” Scholarship Fund phis (twice), Michigan and Ala­ — Lu Hollander, President I am presenting three nomi­ bama Chapters (where I am cur­ nees for AEMSF Trustees for rently Chairman). Mary Karen Anderson Northwest - Alaska the upcoming election. I was elected to the Southeast Stephanie Ann Barlis New England - Webster Women Flyers —Betty Jane Schermerhom Section Nominating Committee Robin Bray New England - Webster Women Flyers and am in my second term as South­ Catherine Elaine Butler New England - Webster Women Flyers east Membership Chairman. I Terry H. Brown Southeast - Blue Ridge served on the Mary Von Mach Maggie Byrne Southwest - Section Member Scholarship Committee in the Ursula Elizabeth Chodorowski New England - Webster Women Flyers Michigan Chapter and helped origi­ Patricia Ann Cooke South Central - Fort Worth nate the current Memphis student Angelina B. Crespi New England - Webster Women Flyers pilot scholarship. Helene Daemen-Darveau East Canada - Montreal In my profession as a postal in­ Kimberly S. Eighmie New England - Webster Women Flyers spector (federal law enforcement Pamela Sue Fishman South Central - Oklahoma agent for 19 years), my duties in­ Theresa Rose Kane Southeast - Florida Suncoast clude investigating and evaluating Sheila Ann Kramer New York/New Jersey - North Jersey information which I feel adds to my Jacqueline Ann Lucas North Central - Greater Detroit qualifications to be a trustee. Rebecca Lynn Luther Mid-Atlantic - Virginia I have been heavily involved Carolyn June Macky Southwest - El Cajon with the recruitment of new inspec­ Joan Patricia McNeil Northwest - Intermountain tors and serve as an assessor at the Davette Dawn Miller Southwest - Arizona Sundance MEARL FRAME national level for those applicants Ingrid Antanina Racka Southeast - Florida Gulfstream Tiicson Chapter who have reached that plateau of Kristina Lynn Rivers New England - Webster Women Flyers the screening process. Mearl Frame has been Vice Ann Elizabeth Rodewald Southwest - Bay Cities I have attended most Sectionals Chairman of the Amelia Earhart Nancy Russell Rota Northwest - Section Member and many Internationals since I’ve Scholarship Trustees for the past Trienel M. Sackman Northwest - Western Washington been a Ninety-Nine. three years. She has been a very Brenda Lee Spillman South Central - Oklahoma active 99 for the past 28 years. She Cathleen Moira Steele Mid-Atlantic - Maryland began flying in the St. Louis area Marilyn Tobey Southeast - Florida Suncoast in 1965 and joined Greater St. Tammy Sue Valder South Central - Fort Worth Louis that year; was chapter chair­ man in 1969. She has belonged to five chap­ ters and has held most offices. She FOREST OF FRIENDSHIP moved to Tucson. Ariz., in 1992, and last year joined Tucson Chap­ ter and Southwest Section. She IFF plans birthday bash served as North Central Section The festivities at the Interna­ the world represented by honorees AE Scholarship Chair for eight tional Forest of Friendship (IFF) in Memory Lane. years before becoming a trustee. will be aglow with candles to cel­ Memory Lane is a 5-foot wide She feels that the scholarship pro­ ebrate Atchison’s 140th birthday ribbon of concrete that winds gram is a very important part of this year. through the forest. It is embedded BETTY JANE the 99s and is honored to be al­ The committee for IFF is or­ with more than 800 engraved SCHERMERHORN lowed to work for it. ganizing an old-fashioned, three granite plaques honoring past and Eastern Ontario Chapter day foot-stomping, hoedown cel­ present contributors to all facets of Betty Jane Schermerhom has ebration in Atchison on June 17, aviation and aerospace. Antoine de served on the International Board 18 and 19 to thank the citizens of Saint Exuprey of France will be of Directors and has been Interna­ the town for their wonderful hos­ among the honorees this year. tional Treasurer. She has held most pitality over the years while we New at the forest is a wind­ Chapter and Section offices, includ­ have been creating the IFF. break planted with the help of the ing Governor of the East Canada IFF is the only living, growing local forestry department along Section. Betty Jane has been a Di­ memorial to the world’s history of the road behind the gazebo. rector of the COPA and the Sea­ aviation and aerospace. It was a Thanks to the creativity and ini­ plane Pilots Association. She is gift to America in 1976 on its tiative of a 99 member on the IFF presently the Secretary of the 200th birthday from the City of committee, a beautiful avenue of Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholar­ Atchison (Amelia Earhart’s home­ trees is growing along the road ship Trustees. town) and from The Ninety-Nines from the lake to the entrance of the As a former recipient of an AE (Amelia was its first president). forest. The bronze scroll listing the Scholarship (1976), Betty Jane is Atchison provided the site for the donors will be unveiled at the cer­ NANCY A. MILLER very aware of the benefits of the IFF and, symbolizing the 99s’ emonies on Saturday morning, Alabama Chapter scholarship program. She would motto, “World Friendship through June 18. like to help continue the wonderful Flying,” IFF is made up of trees For more information about the I am proud to have been a opportunities the program offers by from all the 50 states and territo­ big birthday party, call Fay Gillis member of The Ninety-Nines serving another term as a Trustee. ries and the 39 countries around Wells, IFF Co-General Chairman. since earning my license in 1970 NINETY-NINES CONVENTION ’94 Destined to Bring You More! July 6-10 Norfolk, Virginia U.! .A.

ORFOLK, A CITY WITH A ROMANTIC seafaring heri­ tage, is just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg Enjoy the spirit of camaraderie, the fun of visiting with and the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Its eastern sea­ women from enormously varied backgrounds who share board location offers many interests— from its port one common interest and accomplishment: Flight. ofN call and Navy Air Station and shipyards to NASA. A visit to Norfolk could include the Waterside Festival Marketplace, a grand harbor tour, the Virginia Air and Space Center, Oceana Naval Air Station, an overview tour of Williamsburg/Yorktown, Norfolk Naval Base/submarines, Virginia Marine Science Museum and the famous Williamsburg pottery, just to name a few. Seafood abounds here, as well as basic good south­ ern cooking. And when it’s time to relax, you can float on your back in the atrium-enclosed pool at the Norfolk Water­ side Marriott or sink down in the welcoming warmth of one of the three whirlpools with a view of the sunset. Norfolk is a colorfully revitalized city which is easily accessible and serviced by American, Continental, Delta, TWA, United, and USAir. Should you come by private plane, the general avia­ tion FBO-Piedmont will waive your parking fee and give you a discount on fuel. Consider the possibility of spending July 4 at our Norfolk Waterside Marriott is a gracious and grand hotel— nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.— and then heading a thoroughly modern meeting place. south for The Ninety-Nines Convention.

CONVENTION SPEAKERS AND SEMINAR LEADERS

SUE ERHLANDER, CATHY FRASER, ERNA SCRIVEN Thursday Seminar Leaders Helpful Hints for a Smooth Approach to Halifax

Sue Erhlander received her license over 20 years ago in DORIS RICH Saint John, New Brunswick. She became a Ninety-Nine in 1979 Writer, Reporter, and has been active at all levels of our organization. Her main Photographer, Teacher interest is Aerospace Education, particularly showing children the Wednesday a.m. wonders of aviation. Breakfast Speaker Cathy Fraser became a Ninety-Nine after obtaining her li­ cense 14 years ago. She is the immediate past-governor of the Famous Women in Aviation. East Canada Section. She began working in aviation as a flight and ground school instructor. Cathy has worked as a cargo, char­ Doris Rich is the author of Amelia Earhart - A Biography ter and corporate pilot and most recently as an airline pilot for a and Queen Bess - The Life of Bessie Coleman. Her work has major Canadian air carrier. She is a past Amelia Earhart Scholar­ taken her all over the world— from Michigan to Guam, Korea, ship winner and a Designated Flight Test Examiner. Shanghai, Bangladesh and Africa— and she has lived in, traveled Erna Scriven, a registered nurse, received her license in through and written extensively about Asia. 1976. After joining the Ninety-Nines, she was instrumental in form­ Amelia Earhart was reviewed on the front page of the New ing the Atlantic Chapter. She is a member of COPA and past Di­ York Times Sunday Book Review and listed as one of its “Notable rector of the Halifax Flying Club. Books of the Year.” Her research on Amelia Earhart, as well as other early pioneering aviatrixes, is fascinating. Gad, Ik

July 6-9, 1994 Norfolk Waterside Marriott Norfolk, V A

The Ninety-Nines, Inc. 1994 International Convention 65th Anniversary Year / he Board of Directors cordially invites all Ninety-Nines, their families and friends to the 1994 International Convention to celebrate 65 years as an organization.

The Mid-Atlantic Section, host of this year’s convention, has planned an exciting convention with outstanding tours, seminars and activities. We recommend you come early and stay late to take advantage of the exciting offerings in the Norfolk area.

The Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel, overlooking Norfolk’s international working seaport is the site of this year’s convention where the old and new blend with ease. A skyway connects the hotel to the Waterside Festival Marketplace where you can browse through unique shops, sample Crab Norfolk, or enjoy an evening concert at Waterside’s Center Stage in Town Point Park.

The 23-story Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and four-story convention center are ideally located in the heart of downtown. The hotel offers over 400 guest rooms, two restaurants, Piano Lounge and an Executive Health Club complete with exercise equipment, saunas, whirlpools and indoor lap pool.

NOTAM: Full registrations postmarked by June 1, 1994 are automatically entered in a contest to win one sleeping room for the dates of the convention (five days, four nights - July 6-10, 1994). The winner will be selected at the Amelia Earhart Luncheon, Friday, July 8, 1994. You must be present to win.

Daily Option

Nauticus - An Adventure to Sea — Poised by Norfolk’s harbor and within walking distance from the Marriott, this world-class attraction celebrates man's timeless links with the sea. An exhilarating, hands-on experience will take visitors through a series of ingenious interactive exhibits, shows, and theaters. Visitors will try their hand landing a jet fighter on a carrier deck, loading container cargo, navigating an ocean­ going vessel, and participating in a highly realistic combat situation aboard a U.S.

Navy Aegis destroyer. Discover how the seas have shaped our life, commerce, science, technology, and lore. Explore intriguing mysteries that beckon from the hidden ocean depths. Tickets can be used any weekday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and weekends 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

$ 8.25 per person, minimum 30 people Merger of Old & New Make Norfolk Exciting

is a fascinating city located on the Hall of Fame and Children’s Museum. A short drive brings Elizabeth and James Rivers, only minutes from the you to the Historic Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. One that manages to triangle or to fantasy in the form of Busch Gardens/The Old blend an historic seafaring heritage with a modern role as a Country theme park or Water Country Park. Try Hampton’s vital and thriving city that showcases the fabulous Waterside new Virginia Air and Space Center or visit any one of the Festival Marketplace as one of the major focal points. many naval bases.

The region contains the birthplace of the nation, the site at Norfolk is home to the Virginia Zoological Park covering which its independence was won, the world’s largest naval more than 55 acres along the Lafayette River, the Norfolk base, and one of the fastest growing international ports. The Botanical Garden, Douglas MacArthur Memorial, fabulous renewal of this 300-year old city during the past 40 years has Chrysler Museum with an $80 million art collection that been a national model and is gaining momentum with its spans 5,000 years of art history. The multi-million dollar waterfront renaissance. Historic houses and museums within Nauticus Museum has just opened its doors. walking distance of the downtown display the history of the Stretched along the southern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, past two centuries. You will enjoy all of these and be just Norfolk is a city famous for its fresh seafood, including steps away from a Revolutionary War-era church, with a backfin crab, scallops, oysters and flounder. Dozens of British cannonball still embedded in its side. restaurants, some with superb waterfront views, offer a

One of the best parts about visiting Norfolk is its proximity sampling of this bounteous harvest. As Norfolk has grown to so many exciting places. From the historic waters of into an international seaport, a cosmopolitan flavor has crept Hampton Roads to Virginia Beach home of the Virginia into its cuisine. From delicate French entrees to regional Marine Science Museum, with its more than 100 hands- specialties, dining in Norfolk is a delight.

on nautical exhibits to Portsmouth’s Naval Shipyard Norfolk “The Old Gray Port She Ain’t What She Used Museum and Lightship Museum, the Virginia Sports To Be!!!” General Convention Information

Registration Services Arrival by Commercial Airline

(third floor foyer) (Norfolk International Airport - ORF) The Registration Service Center is on the third floor foyer, across from the USAir is the official carrier of the Convention. Please make your reservation Hampton Roads ballroom. It will be open: directly with USAir or through your travel agent referencing Gold File #9909000. Rates are good for travel July 4-11, 1994. Busses are available for a nominal Wednesday, July 6th 10:00 AM-5:00 PM fee to the hotel. If you let us know your arrival date/time, we will try to have you Thursday, July 7th 7:00 AM-8:00 AM and met at the Welcome Desk in the terminal building. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday, July 8th 6:30 AM- 1:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arrival by Private Aircraft NOTE: Registration will not be open during the Welcome Breakfast, Business (free tie downs and landing fee waived) Meeting, or Amelia Earhart Luncheon. The airport for private aircraft arrivals is Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The official FBO for the convention is Piedmont Aviation Services, Inc. When Credentials you contact Ground Control, identify yourself as a Ninety-Nine, then you will be directed to Piedmont (Unicom 122.95). They will provide free tie downs, plus a (third floor foyer-near registration) $0.20 per gallon gas discount. Please let us know your arrival date/time, you will In order to be a delegate, you must have your credentials checked by members of be met at the airport for transportation to the hotel. If you arrive early or late, the International Credentials Committee. Be sure to have your delegate slips Piedmont will provide transportation to the Terminal Building where you can properly signed, and your current Ninety-Nines membership card. Credentials catch a bus or taxi to downtown. will be located near the Ninety-Nines registration desk, third floor foyer, across from the Hampton Roads ballroom. Hours of operation are: Wednesday, July 6th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Name Tags, Tickets & Admittance Thursday, July 7th 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (wear your name tags!) Friday, July 8th 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM Your convention packet will be available at the Registration Desk. Tickets are required for all meal functions and tours. Name tags will be issued to all those Fly Buy Market paying registration fees for the convention and will be required for the seminars and hospitality suite, etc. Daily registrants will have color-coded name badges. (Marriott l-ll-lll) Sections or chapters wishing to have a table in the market at which to sell merchandise or fundraiser items should reserve a table ($20.00 each or $50.00 for individual/company) by mailing their check (payable to The Ninety-Nines, Inc.) Cancellation Fee to Bobbie McAdam, Meeting Planners, Inc., P.O. Box 87, Simpsonville, MD If you must cancel your registration, a fee will be charged on the following 21150-0087. The room will be locked but has no special security. Neither the schedule: Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel or the Ninety-Nines will be responsible for Up to June 15, 1994 -$25.00 items left in the room. From June 15 - June 30, 1994 - $50.00 After June 30 - no refund Wednesday, July 6th 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday, July 7th 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday, July 8th 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday, July 9th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Additional Information Hotel Information If there is no Business Meeting in the afternoon on Saturday, the Fly Buy 804/627-4200 Market will be open 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Reservations/Hotel Convention Information 301/854-3817, Bobbie McAdam/Coordinator Hotel Reservations Convention Information (by June ISth PLEASE!) 703/527-5765, R. J. McGlasson/Mid-Atlantic Section 99s A block of rooms has been reserved at the convention hotel, Norfolk Waterside Marriott, at the special rate of $82.00 for single/double, $15.00 extra person charge per room per night (maximum four people per room.) You must make your reservation directly with the hotel. Please make your reservation no later than June 15,1994. After that date rooms may not be available at the convention rate. A hotel reservation form is included with this material. Please fill it out and mail directly to: Norfolk Marriott Waterside, 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 USA or call 804/627-4200 or 800/228-9290. All reservations must be guaranteed by first night’s deposit with check or credit card. You must cancel your hotel reservations directly with the hotel. Check in 3:00 PM, check out noon. Parking is available at the hotel at the rate of $10.00 for valet parking (in/out privileges) and $8.00 self-parking (hotel guests have in/out privileges). o o o o o The Ninety-Nines, Inc. 1994 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Catch the Wave

Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel, Norfolk, Virginia July 6th to 9th, 1994

REGISTRATION FORM Complete and mail the top portion of this form to: Meeting Planners, Inc., P.O. Box 87, Simpsonville, MD 21150-0087

NINETY-NINE INFORMATION: Please print clearly.

First Name or Nickname for Badge: Section. .Chapter.

Full Name: Check all that apply: 0 Charter Member (CM) Address:______City:. 0 International Board (IB) State/Province/Country: - Zip.Postal Code: 0 Past International President (PP) 0 Section Governor (SG) Phone: Home (___ )___ Business (___ ) 0 International Committee Chairman (IC) O WASP (WP) 0 AWTAR Alumni (AA) O Special Needs: 0 AE Board of Trustees (AB) ------PERSONAL GUEST INFORMATION: O Chapter Chairman (CC) ______O New Member (NM) First Name or Nickname for Badge:------0 First Convention (FC) Guest Full Name:______0 Under 35 years old (35) ______O Former AE Scholarship Winner (FS) City:______State/Province/Country: 0 AE Scholarship Winner (AE)

FLIGHT INFORMATION No Tie Down or Landing Fees By Commercial Airlines into Norfolk Int’l Airport: Arrival Date/Time______Airline____ Fit Departure Date/Time______Airline____ Fit Discount Airfare! Contact your travel By Private Airplane into Norfolk Int’l Airport (Piedmont Aviation): agent or USAir for a 5 Type Aircraft------N# ------to 10% discount. Refer Arrival D ate------ETA------to Gold File #9909000. Departure Date. ETD.

CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE AND MAIL FORM BELOW TO HOTEL

HOTEL RESERVATIONS Ninety-Nines Int’l Convention Make Checks Payable to and Mail lo Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510, Telephone (804) 627-4200 or 1-800-228-9290

Convention rates are applicable from July 3 through July 10, 1994. The Ninety-Nines room block will be released on June 15, 1994. Convention rates will be honored after June 15, but reservations will be on a space available basis. All reservations must be guaranteed by 1st night deposit with check or credit card. Check-in lime is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Arrival Date______Departure Date------Special Requests:------

ACCOMMODATIONS RATES 1-2 People (1 or 2 Beds) O $82.00 Additional Person Per Room O $15.00

Name______Address------City ______State------Zip Code------Phone------

Credit Card C/C No______Exp. Date------Signature (Required for Credit Card) oooooooooooooooo

REGISTRATION FEES, Register by June 1, 1994, Payable to Ninety-Nines, Inc.

Registration post marked by June 1st, 1994 $240.00 per person (REGIS) $ Registration post marked after June 1st, 1994 $270.00 per person $ Daily Rate $100.00 per person (DAILY) $

Extra Tickets: Opening Night Norfolk Fun Fest. Wednesday. Julv 6th @ $20.00 each (FUNF) $ Amelia Earhart Luncheon, Friday, July 8th <® $28.00 each (AE) $ Awards Ranqnet, Saturday, Inly 9th & $50.00 each (BANQ) $ ------Total Registration Fees $ ------

CONVENTION OPTIONS Payable to Ninety-Nines, Inc. # of Ticket(s) NAIITIOIIS (9am - 6pm weekdavs/9am - 11pm weekends) # of tickets (NAUT) @ $8.25 per ticket $ Tuesday, July 5th n Colonial Williamshnrg * Ynrktnwn Overview (excluding lunch) (WY7-5) @ $24.00 per person $ Wednesday, July 6th □ Norfolk & Virginia Beach City Tours (CITY) @ $10.00 per person $ □ NASA-I.angley Air Force Rase Tour (NASA) @ $18.00 per person $

Thursday, July 7th □ Oceana Naval Air Station Tour 9:00 a.m. - 5:50 p.m.. (excluding lunch) (OCEAN) (5> $10.00 per person $ □ Oceana Naval Air Station Tour 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., (99s only) (excluding lunch) (NAS99) @ $10.00 per person $ □ Virginia Air & Space Center (VAAIR) @ $18.00 per person $ Thursday, July 7th (evening option) □ International Reception (RECP) ------(® $ 12 50 per person $ Friday, July 8th n Norfolk Naval Rase Aircraft Carrier Tour (CARR) & $10 00 per person $

□ Norfolk Naval Base Submarine Tour (SUB) & $ 10 00 per person $ □ Colonial Williamsburg & Yorktown Overview (excluding lunch) (WY7-8) ------@ $24.00 per person $ Friday, July 8th (evening options) □ Rosie Rumpe’s Regal Dumpe (ROSIE) ------@ $38.00 per person $ □ “Spirit of Norfolk” Scenic Cruise (SPIRT) ------@ $31.00 per person $ Saturday, July 9th □ Norfolk Naval Base Surface Ship Tour (SHIP) <3> $10 00 per person $

Sunday, July 10th □ Williamsburg Pottery & Berkeley Commons Outlet Center (POTRY) (® $10 00 per person,$ (excluding lunch) Total Options $ (Options have maximum capacities, so sign up early! Options have minimums and may be canceled if not met!)

FLY BUY MARKET Payable to Ninety-Nines, Inc. To reserve a table to sell merchandise or fund-raising items, check appropriate box below. Section or Chapter: □ (BOOTH) 6-foot table / $20.00 Individual or Company: □ (TABLE) 6-foot table / $50.00

PAYMENT INFORMATION

□ Check Enclosed (Payable to Ninety-Nines, Inc.) □ VISA □ Master Card Checks for: Registration / Convention Fees / Fly Buy, are mailed to: Meeting Planners, Inc., P.O. Box 87, Simpsonville, MD 21150-0087 Credit Card No • Expiration Date: Signature- . (F e e t must he included in order to process registration.) (Required for Credit Cards)

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INCLUDES O Opening Night Norfolk Fun Fest □ Registration and other printed materials O Welcome Breakfast □ Educational Seminars Cancellation fees: □ Friday - Saturday Continental Breakfast □ Souvenir Program Up to June 15th, 1994 ...... $25.00 □ Amelia Earhart Luncheon □ Hospitality Suite From June 15th to July 1st ..$50.00 □ Awards Banquet After July 1st...... No Refund VICKI KELLY, First Officer, United Airlines Ellen Crum received her B.S. degree from Westfield State JILL MALPASSI, Flight Attendant, USAir College, Westfield, Mass. She has worked for the FAA since 1979 as an air traffic controller and then a trainer. She was awarded Thursday Seminar Leaders the Eastern Region Aviation Education Facilitator of the Year Award. Using All Your Cockpit Resources In December 1991 she assumed responsibility for writing FAA Regulations, Advisory Circulars and other FAA publications which Vicki Kelly was a registered nurse when she started flying. deal with air traffic control procedures and regulations working She enjoyed it so much she acquired the needed ratings while out of FAA Headquarters in Washington D.C. In 1991 she was teaching at the flight school. She then flew with a commuter air­ selected to attend the Secretary of Transportation’s "Seminar line in New England before being hired by United. She is currently for Prospective Women Managers.” flying international routes to Europe. Jill Malpassi is a private pilot who works as a flight atten­ dant for USAir. She is also a resource management consultant.

JOHN YODICE General Counsel, JANE O DEA Aircraft Owners and Captain, U.S. Navy Pilots Association (AOPA) Friday speaker Thursday Seminar Leader Women in Naval Aviation Enforcement at the Captain O’Dea received her B.A. from Iowa State Univer­ General Aviation level sity. She reported to Women Officers School, Naval Base, New­ port, R.I., and was commissioned an ensign in 1972. Captain John Yodice is a graduate of Brooklyn College, New York City, O’Dea is the Navy’s senior ranking woman aviator and presently and received his law degree from George Washington University. assigned as the Deputy Director, Customer Service Division, Of­ He is responsible for advising AOPA on all matters of legal concern fice of the Chief of Naval Operations, Directorate for Space and and is on the AOPA General Counsel and Board of Trustees. Electronic Warfare. She has qualified for the Command and Control Air War­ fare specialty, officer of the Deck Underway on board the USS Lexington. Captain O’Dea has logged over 3,000 flight hours in the following military aircraft: commander in C-130 and C-1A, carrier qualification in the C-1A, instructor in the T-34 and mis­ sion commander in the EC-130 TACAMO.

AL HAYNES Captain, United Airlines (Ret.) Thursday Speaker The Miracle of Flight 232

Captain Al Haynes attended Texas A&M University, received his flight training in the U.S. Navy and was commissioned a Sec­ ond Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. After a tour in an oper­ ating squadron, he taught instrument flying in Kingsville, Texas, before being discharged in 1956. He joined United Airlines in August 1956. Promoted to co­ pilot in 1963, he flew the DC-6, DC-7, Boeing 727 and DC-10 until being promoted to Captain in 1985. He flew DC-lOs until his retirement on August 31,1991, accumulating over 27,000 hours total flight time. While captain of Flight #232, he and his crew landed a DC-10 in Sioux City, Iowa, with all of its controls out.

MARTA MEYER 1993 National Advanced Aerobatic Champion Guest Speaker: Saturday night banquet Meet a “Sled” Driver

Marta Meyer is one of the few privileged persons to pilot the SR-71 Blackbird. Nicknamed “Sled” by those who flew it, ELLEN CRUM Lockheed's SR-71 Blackbird captured the curiosity and imagina­ tion of the public like no other aircraft. It was the fastest and Air Traffic Rules Branch of FAA highest flying je t aircraft in the world. She will share her unique Friday Seminar Leader experience of what it was like to fly this legendary plane. You Can Make a Diffeence Note: Speakers, topics subject to change. 1,000 MORE l \ ’94 GET YOUR POSTERS HERE...! SOME SECTIONS HAVE RECENTLY HAD NEW MEMBER CAMPAIGN REPORT RECRUITMENT POSTER CONTESTS. MARILYN SMITH, INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN (Consult your roster for phones and addresses.)

JOIN THE NINETY-NINES “POST IT” PROJECT Southwest Section. Section Membership Chairs Sheila Drayster and Ilse Hipfel offer their Section’s winning poster (11 x 17) in Here’s an opportunity for you to fly and have fun! quantities at their cost to produce (.35 cents each) or in 8 1/2 x Help put 99 posters and applications for 11 flyers (in quantities of 1 to 1,000 or more) at a cost of five membership in every public airport cents down to 1.9 cents a copy, depending on quantity. Add two The Ninety-Nines have much to be proud of. So let’s proudly cents for colored paper of your choice. spread the word through every geographic area that our Sec­ tions and our Chapters encompass throughout the world. North Central Section. Section Membership Chair Helene During March and April, let’s make a super special effort to Holton has her Section’s winning poster which they will be happy have Ninety-Nines’ posters and Ninety-Nines’ membership ap­ to share with other Sections and Chapters. Cost information will plications displayed at every public general aviation airport lo­ be provided on inquiry. cated within our geographic boundaries in every country where there are Ninety-Nines members. The International M embership Chairm an can supply you with a black and white 8 1/2 x 11 flyer to reproduce in quantity your­ selves or, if you prefer, can supply you with copies on fluores­ HOW CAN WE DO IT? cent colored paper for $2.50 for a set of 50 flyers. (See page 4 of 1. On a Section level, delineate areas of coverage for which in­ roster for phone/fax and address.) dividual chapters (or members, if no chapters) will be respon­ sible for covering. Give them their “target” by April 30 as a ll the For our International Sections/Chapters, I suggest you get public general aviation airports in their area. just one poster or flyer and modify it to your language (if other than English). Then reproduce it yourselves in the quantities you 2. Provide them with a flyer or poster and a supply of member­ ship applications (or advise them where they can get them. (See need. list at right.) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS are available at 99 3. AND THEN, GET THEM FLYING to every one of the air­ Headquarters, or you can make photocopies. When making cop­ ports comprising their target. Give them ideas for good loca­ ies, make sure you have the latest revised version o f 9/93 and tions to place their flyers and have their applications on display that you reproduce both sides of it. for ready access to other women pilots. (Need I mention where virtually every woman pilot goes before and after flying?) “THE GREATEST THING ABOUT THE NINETY- 4. Report back to me on the progress toward y o u r targets. In­ NINES I S ...... ” clude Section/Chapter name and date. Report at least once by A p ril 30. For our May-June issue, we want you to com­ List the target number and the actual targets covered to date. plete the sentence above. From all your letters While I will be happy to report our results as of April 30, please which are received by April 1, six will be selected don’t stop there if you haven’t achieved 100 percent of your for publication in the magazine in a feature ar­ target. Keep going until the job is complete and the target is ticle titled: reached. Keep going back to your covered airports to make sure the “AC-CEN-TU-ATE THE POSITIVE...’’ display is still up and the supply of applications is sufficient and accessible. Your letter should be no more than 100 words, typed and double-spaced. Include your name, ad­ In focusing on our goal of EVER-EXPANDING MEMBER­ dress, phone and Chapter or Section affiliation SHIP, we do need to keep in mind that expansion is not neces­ (if applicable). sarily limited to numerical increase but also to the way in which we relate to each other as a wonderful family bonded together Mail or fax to through our love of flying. Betty Rowley, Editor I think one of the greatest things about The Ninety-Nines Ninety-Nine News is the camaraderie we share and the freedom and the oppor­ 807 N. Waco, Suite 22 tunities we have to do some things that no other avenue can Wichita, KS 67203-3971 provide as well! 316-263-7350 And another one of the greatest things about The Ninety-Nines is how we band together to accomplish things such as this “Post When you invite women pilots to your meetings, It” project—and have loads of fun doing it together! be sure you invite them to JOIN! ration to operate the nation’s air traffic control system. The ATC Cause for the Blues study would look at a number of issues including how the FAA LYNNE TRUPIN, CHAIRMAN and ATC Corporation would separate safety from air traffic con­ International Legislation Committee trol; whether turning air traffic control over to a corporation would raise or lower the cost of flying for general aviation and N THE U.S., the Clinton Administration’s initiative to pro­ whether the ATC system should mainly concentrate on IFR traffic. mote a stronger airline industry was presented to the public The administration did not wait for the results of the study to at a press conference on Jan. 6. go forth with the Airline Commission’s recommendation. Two I months later, they declared their intention to create a private ATC How General Aviation is affected corporation and to present the legislation to Congress in April. 1. The president will propose legislation later this year to turn AOPA President Phil Boyer labeled Jan. 6 as Black Thurs­ the air traffic control system over to a private corporation. day! It could be a black day for general aviation if Congress 2. The Administration, as part of a comprehensive review of enacts the proposal on privatization. Right now, it’s just cause federal product liability laws, will consider whether to support a for the blues. statue of repose limiting product liability to 15 years from the I feel this issue o f privatization is one o f the most important date of manufacture for manufacturers of general aviation air­ in recent years and it could totally change our way o f flying. craft. Janet Reno of the Justice Department is doing an investi­ We know from personal experience that high fees keep us gation of the product liability issue for the Clinton Administra­ out of high density traffic airports. Though not addressed at this tion. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-Kan.) has requested that this time, privatization of airports will be discussed next. The Cana­ study be completed within 30 to 90 days. dians just finished a tough battle to prevent the International 3. A pledge to expedite progress toward full implementation Airport at Toronto from being turned over to private interests. of the Global Positioning System. The timetable calls for GPS to be available for navigation after takeoff and for some land­ Update on “liability” logjam ings this year, for over-water navigation in 1995 and for certain The General Aviation Revitalization Act, the formal name kinds of precision approaches by 1996. for the statue of repose bill, HR-3087, pending in Congress, which 4. The FAA will evaluate the high density rule now in place at would establish a 15 year limit on filing lawsuits against the four airports and determine if it should be changed or eliminated. manufacturer of small airplanes is now endorsed by 62 percent 5. FAA Administrator David Hinson designed a notice for of the House. Every pilot consumer group has endorsed the bill: the Federal Register that asks users to comment to the FAA about Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Air­ rules and regulations that are considered unjust, unnecessary or craft Association, the National Business Aircraft Association, as otherwise too much of a burden. In the case of rules or regula­ well as the International Association of Machinists, which rep­ tions that impact safety, Hinson asks for comments on how safety resents thousands of aircraft workers. can be maintained without the rule or with a significant change. A handful of influential lawmakers, however, view it as an 6.The Administration will present to Congress later this year unwarranted bailout of the light plane industry and for eight years, a proposal for continued aid to airport funding that will contain they have kept the bill from coming to a vote by either the House a plan to extend authority over several years to allow for better or the Senate. planning. Cessna Aircraft Company has pledged to hire up to 2,000 workers and resume production of three of its piston-powered Other initiatives airplanes if the bill passes: the 172,182 and the 206. Russ Meyer, The other initiatives were aimed at the airlines: permission president and CEO of Cessna, estimates the passage of this act for foreign investment of as much as 49 percent of the voting could result in the creation of 25,000 industry jobs. stock in airline ownership; closer monitoring of the financial The following members of Congress have signed on since conditions of the industry and individual airlines; greater em­ the list of members of Congress who had n o t cosponsored the phasis in international negotiations to help U.S. carriers gain bill was published in the Jan/Feb. issue of Ninety Nine News: landing rights in other nations; bankruptcy reform applying to Vic Fazio, California; Larry LaRocco, Idaho; Gerry Studds, airlines only; and conducting talks with airline management about Massachusetts; Marge Roukema, New Jersey; Stephen Neal, loss of jobs when an airline considers a merger, acquisition, route North Carolina; Charles Rose, New York; Earl Pomeroy, North authority or other move that may affect employment. Dakota and Jim Cooper, Tennessee. An FAA/General Aviation Conference was held last Septem­ Rep. Dan Glickman (D-Kan.) is considering a new tactic to ber to find ways to alleviate the crisis in general aviation and get this piece of legislation to the House floor for a vote. It’s called FAA Administrator David Hinson proclaimed a new era of co­ a “discharge petition.” It essentially would require a majority of operation between the FAA and general aviation. On Nov. 6 at the House to challenge the power structure and force a vote. the AOPA Expo, Hinson was queried about his opinion on Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-Kan.) has 46 cosponsors for her “privatization.” nearly identical bill, S-1458, which faces similar opposition. She He said the FAA was taking a hard look at the concept of is planning to bypass troublesome committees by introducing incorporation of Air Traffic Control because they don’t want to her bill as an amendment on the Senate floor. change the current system, which has the best safety record in the world, if it doesn’t need to be changed. Latent letter-writers arise! This is the time to express your He also announced the FAA had launched a six-month study opinions to your Senators and Representatives. If you need of the issues surrounding the creation of an independent corpo­ further details on these issues, please contact me. -$• flect numerically at the end of the compiled concern). Call sign: FORUM, Frequency: 121.99 Why can't the writer be identified? Names of individuals have too often been the focus rather than on the issues at hand. Whether appear­ “Dedicated to direct communication with ing as the writer of the concern or as a name mentioned in the letter our leaders and between our members.” content, the mention of names can trigger positive or negative reac­ tions on the part of the reader and color the reader’s reaction to the COMPILED BY basic concern. We must focus. MARILYN SMITH. PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR RESPONSES SOUGHT: NCWA

USER GUIDELINES: This concern was stated in the Jan/Feb issue by two members; no additional members have submitted letters on this subject since. 1. Maintain focus on our Goal: AN EVER-EXPANDING MEMBERSHIP to General membership response: Since the Jan/Feb issue was not in perpetuate our Organization and Purpose and to provide an ever-increas­ the hands of the members at the time of this column's submission dead­ ing resource for the support and advancement of our members' pursuits line of February 1, no responses have as yet been received from the in and contributions to aviation. general membership. 2. In explaining your issue or concern, also tell us what you believe could be changed to bring about improvement. RESPONSES SOUGHT: GOAL 3. Discuss your topic in terms of the philosophies, policies, rules and tradi­ tions that “drive” our organization and, in some cases, have been in place This concern was stated in the Jan/Feb issue by two members; One for over 60 years. additional member has submitted a letter on this subject since. (See member concern: Goal in this column for general membership response.) Just because something hasn’t been changed before doesn’t mean it’s “best" Board response: Logistics and time were the constraints on member for us the way it is. Perhaps your idea is not new but rather a change of input in the goal setting workshop. Leaders must have a clear view of circumstances now provides an opportunity for re-evaluating its contri­ direction before they can lead effectively. bution to our progress. In a profit-making entity, ever-increasing profit is the single goal. In 4. Try to support your thinking with reasons based on known facts. In the our membership-driven, nonprofit entity, ever-increasing membership absence of facts, support of an opinion can best be secured by providing is necessary so we may continue to serve women pilots. The level of the “common sense” logic behind it. quality of an organization will be the ingredient that either aids or de­ 5. Submit your written communication with your name and phone number ters our growth. A single goal is served by a number of objectives. One of (in case clarification is needed) to: our objectives is to better satisfy the needs and expectations of current Marilyn P. Smith, 99s Forum Facilitator members. Another objective is to continue to maintain and to strengthen Pine Shadows Airpark, 3661 Runway Street, NE our voice on behalf of women in aviation. Strength is derived from num­ North Fort Myers, FL 33917 bers as well as the quality of output from those members. As for the question about how the Board arrived at “obsolete com­ munication style” as the cause of difficulties we were experiencing, we don’t have space in the magazine to effectively review the process. How­ RESPONSES SOUGHT: LETTERS ever, at the International Convention in Norfolk, we will be happy to set aside some time to discuss the process we participated in for the benefit of This concern was stated in the Jan/Feb issue by three members; no members who are interested. Suffice to say, the “Theory of Constraints” additional members have submitted letters on this subject since. has been highly successful for over 10 years in goal setting, problem iden­ Board response: (1) Our objective is to enable better and more com­ tification, conflict resolution and a focused process of management for munication in both directions—from the membership to the Board and both profit-making and, more recently, nonprofit entities. vice versa. Editor’s response: (2) See “Editor’s Desk,” page 7. Board response: (3) Clear, informative, concise two-way communica­ MEMBER CONCERN 66/STUDENT PILOT MEMBERSHIP tions enhance our image to prospective members by demonstrating our In support of the proposed bylaw, the following points have been ability to work together whether or not we agree. expressed: (4 and 5) A level of trust needs to be present on the part of the letter 1. In present non-member status, she has no contact or direct aware­ writer during this period of establishment of better communication ness of international level—officers, chairmen, activities, projects and through this column. If a member does not feel her views have been programs. Her “circle” is primarily that of one chapter. As a member, clearly stated, then she should write again. Effectiveness of the column she can become an intricate part of the entire organization. will be continually evaluated through the number of responses to Fo­ 2. Her dues could be less so that cost does not make it financially rum, comments to the Board, discussions at Conventions, etc. difficult for her to join and dilute funds needed for flight training. (6) The Board and the membership will know by the quality of in­ 3. A special column in our magazine could be devoted to the student put and by member comment regarding the output. pilot, including subjects that will provide support and encouragement, Editor’s response: (7) See “Editor’s Desk,” page 7. helpful tips, etc. Chapters, too, could benefit to the extent that they Forum Facilitator response: No communication I receive is exempt could learn ways to provide the encouragement and assistance she needs. from inclusion in the column, nor is any point overlooked in compiling (The writer of this statement imparted that her chapter has a fly-out the concern the member addresses. In the majority of instances, I call with just their 66s each month when weather permits; otherwise, they the submitter to verify that I am correctly understanding the reasons have lunch together.) for, as well as the concern itself. Once I have completed my column, I submit it to our president for Concern contribution to date: 1 member information only. The only other copy goes to the editor who does her job of making sure my wording is smooth and concise. After she has On the other side of the coin, the following has been expressed: typeset the copy, it comes back to me for my review and approval. 1. We have always been known as an organization of licensed (cer­ In other words, no one is controlling or censoring this column’s con­ tificated) women pilots. This is one thing that sets us apart from other tent. You and I have full control of its content. It is not until after the women’s organizations. column is printed in the magazine that I forward to the president the 2. Student pilot members could be considered by some licensed actual letters 1 received from which I compiled the column. women pilot non-members as detracting from the prestige one would Why can't letters be printed verbatim ? (1) We cannot afford the size expect if they were to affiliate with our organization. of magazine it would take to include all of every letter received. (2) In contrast, the proposed bylaw for the “full-time academic licensed Sometimes emotions tend to hamper stating views concisely and ob­ pilot member” could be advantageous for the enthusiasm and youth jectively so that letters receive the attention they deserve. (3) Several they, too, possess in addition to their pilot certification. Perhaps the communications received often have a common concern (which I re­ Board’s rationale for proposing this bylaw would shed some light on why we don’t first focus on securing more of the already certificated with support of members’ expectations and provision of benefits tak­ women pilots as members (since there are thousands of them avail­ ing a “back seat.” At present, it appears we have a constraint to our goal able). Shouldn’t that be our first source for members? due to a divergence of goals between the membership and the Board. Being a 99 should be viewed as an honor to work toward and ac­ This divergence became apparent with the construction and later complish, not a “quick fix” to building membership; expanding our expansion of our headquarters facilities and the gap widened once we organization can be done by achieving sufficient quality to better at­ had acquired the A.E. Birthplace. tract those women who have already attained pilot certification while Complacency by delegates when bylaw “refinements” were pre­ we continue to encourage the 66s to persevere in attaining certification sented at the 1986 convention set into motion a further divergence and and 99s eligibility. Or, as stated by one of our chapters, “to join 6,000 surrender of membership control to a select few who would be eligible women aviators in a worldwide, supportive educational and socially for office and thus control of the organization and its focus. The result rewarding organization.” of these events was dissension between members and the Board over a 3. A sub-organization of 66s was tried some years ago which someperiod of several terms, financial deterioration and an air of secrecy of our membership believed to be unsatisfactory at the time. portrayed by our International leadership. If the present Board acknowledges the goal of “an ever-expanding Concern contribution to date: 3 members membership,” it would appear an increased initiation fee for new mem­ Response is sought from: The Board and general membership bers is self-defeating. For some of our members, dues are already viewed as too high for value received (and for some, more than they feel they MEMBER CONCERN: REVISED NEW APPLICATION can afford). It appeared at our annual business meeting that we were asked to Concern contribution to date: 1 member and agreed to seek voluntary contributions for the WPFC for the next Response is sought from: The Board two years via our membership renewal mailing. It was to include a card asking for a $1 voluntary contribution. The revised application appear­ MEMBER CONCERN: CORE PROBLEM ing in the new roster does not clearly indicate that the $ 1 contribution is “voluntary,” but rather gives the appearance that payment of anything In the Nov/Dec Forum column the “core problem” (that which caused less than $56 by a new member is not appropriate. a constraint to our goal realization) was described as “...communica­ Would the Board please clarify for us whether the above understand­ tion style between the Board and the owner-members (which) became ing of what transpired at the annual business meeting is correct or not? obsolete.” If it is correct, what action is the Board planning to rectify the inclusion Could you please elaborate on that statement so that we all have a of the $1 in the “TOTAL” on the New Member Application! very clear understanding of it and its implications. It is imperative we Will a corrected revision be printed in this magazine to replace the know this information so that we can prevent or rectify it at the local one appearing in the roster and will our current supply at headquarters level immediately (if it exists at that level). Otherwise, we could well be discarded and replaced with a corrected one? And will the member­ be working at cross-purposes. ship renewal mailings conform to that which was the procedure ap­ One of the obvious core problems in recent years has been the lack proved at the annual business meeting for securing the $1 as a volun­ of communication from the Board to the membership. Is this what is tary contribution via a separate contribution card enclosure? meant by “obsolete communication style?” If so, permitting greater membership voice in the administration of our organization will solve Concern contribution to date: I member the core problem. Response is sought from: The Board and general membership Concern contribution to date: I member Response is sought from: The Board MEMBER CONCERN: BYLAWS REWRITE On page 14 of the Nov/Dec issue, bold text within a border stated, MEMBER COMMENTS: FORUM “Expanding and enhancing our purposes.” Would the author of the ar­ ticle on that page please clarify the intent of that statement in relation to “First the manner in which the International Board is keeping the the article’s title? Further, please explain why we would want to ex­ general membership up to date on various matters is highly commend­ pand our purposes when we already have 26 International Committees, able. I no longer feel like I’m in an organization which tries to keep me a Grievance Committee (although not listed on pages 4 and 5 of the in a vacuum, “...keep up the good work!” roster), plus the AE Scholarship, the AE Birthplace and several types of “Thank you for the courage to take on the Forum. Naturally, I ap­ awards we give? Perhaps it would be better to concentrate on “enhanc­ plaud your goal ‘for achieving greater mutual understanding and clearer ing” to support our Goal of ever-expanding membership. vision of needed effort to further unity and the pride of affiliation ini­ In the same article, there was mention of “professionals” who will tially shared by our founding Charter Members.’ We have a true affec­ be involved in this rewrite process. Would the Board please explain tion that has endured for 65 years. I can only wish that the 99s today from where the funds will come to compensate these professionals and can know the joy and love of such everlasting friendships. They are the the amount we will be paying for these services? In other words, are we pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.” “Let me know how I can help.” living within the framework of our budget and available funds? Forum Facilitator response: “You just have!" Comment contribution to date: 2 members Concern contribution to date: 2 members Response is sought from: The Board and author of the referenced article FACILITATOR COMMENTS: MEMBER CONCERN: GOAL Considering this column was written before members’ receipt of the Jan/Feb issue, I am anticipating that input will continually increase Why did the Board need an all-day workshop to define the goal of with each future Forum column. Some of the letters used in compiling our organization and its constraints? Isn’t our goal the “Purpose” de­ this issue’s column addressed as many as four different concerns (all of fined by the Charter members in 1929,“...to provide a close relation­ which I have included). ship among women pilots and to unite them in any movement that may So that we do not overlook the scope of content our magazine en­ be for their benefit or for that of aviation in general.”? deavors to cover in serving the varied interests of our members, I ask Of course, our “purpose” statement is now different due to 501 (c)3 that your letters to Forum address your singular most important con­ regulations by which we are governed. However, I believe most mem­ cern at the time of your writing. bers, when joining, do so for the reasons stated in our original “pur­ There is no limit as to how often you can write to Forum, so if you pose” statement—not our present one. And the majority of our original have several concerns, perhaps you could put them in priority order “purpose” is accomplished at the Chapter level, with lesser involve­ and address one of them to Forum every two months to coincide with ment at the Section level. my column preparation and submission on the first of each month pre­ Conversely, at the International level, it appears the focus of action ceding the next bimonthly issue. A. and expenditure is predominantly devoted to our present “purpose,” CAREERS

partial or full-length ground school, consider offering your ser­ Making the Move vices as a tutor to other up-and-coming pilots. Offer to teach an applicable review session at your next 99 Chapter meeting. Regu­ to a Flying Job lations, takeoffs and landings, navigation, airspace review, there are lots of good topics for review. Try a biennial brush-up ses­ KAREN KAHN Santa Barbara Chapter sion and you’ll probably find lots of interested pilots, 99s and civilians alike. N MY LAST COLUMN, we talked about working at your The next step up from the BGI is the Advanced Ground In­ local FBO to learn about aviation and put yourself in the structor (AGI) license which will allow you to teach commer­ path of opportunity—just in case it should come knocking cial ground school or sign off a commercial applicant for their at your door. written exam. The Instrument Ground Instructor certificate (IGI) INo doubt you know someone who’s traded in their ground is probably the most useful of the three licenses. job at the airport for a flying one. How did they do it? Can you Since instrument flying is an ongoing learning process, you do the same? Start by keeping your eyes and ears open. If pos­ can find students practically everywhere. You could, for ex­ sible, adjust your working hours to allow you the maximum ex­ ample, teach a pre-IFR class for new private pilots to give them posure to the flying public. an overview of instrument flying and encourage them to work Weekends at your local aerodrome can be the most produc­ on their instrument rating. There are lots of possibilities and tive of all since most pilots and air­ you can charge for your ser­ craft owners who work weekdays vice. It’s the old adage of “find tend to fly on weekends. Put yourself in a need and fill it.” Make yourself more visible. If the path of For those of you who plan your work keeps you away from opportunity- to get your Instrument Flight public view, inquire about doing just in case it Instructor certificate (CFII), the some more public contact work on IGI written exam is excellent weekends that will bring you out should come prep for the CFII written exam, of the back room and into the main­ knocking at just as the AGI is good prep for stream. your door. the Commercial written. There are lots of ploys you can Although teaching ground use to get out and meet people: school isn’t a “flying job” per from planning a mini-bake sale (with some of the proceeds go­ se, it certainly can lead to one. ing to a good airport cause) to writing a newsletter for the FBO Get acquainted at the airport. By getting to know the fly­ or airport. You want a reason to meet, greet and talk with pi­ ing pilots at your airport and making your talents known, you lots—a first step towards landing a flying job. demonstrate your knowledge and competency in the flying arena. Take notes on your new acquaintances—names, aircraft type/ You will most likely find several of your ground students have number, phone, business and any other details that might be of use for your flying skills. If you have your CFI, voila, instant interest or helpful in your job quest. customers. If not, perhaps you can negotiate some “ride-along” I recommend you use 3 x 5 file cards and attach their busi­ flying, particularly for the owner-pilot without an instrument ness cards, if you have them. Anyone who sounds promising rating or one who has a full day of appointments and would like should receive a follow-up call so they’ll remember your name the safety of an additional pilot for the long flight home. and keep you in mind for possible future job opportunities! List your talents. Basically, you must prove yourself and Get some business cards. When you get your Commer­ demonstrate your talents and congeniality to a prospective em­ cial license, invest in some simple business cards with your ployer. Make a list of your various talents and then decide the name, address and phone number (you do have an answering best way to use them. If you need advice, talk to someone who machine, don’t you...and please do not use any cutesie an­ has experience in your field—and nothing to sell you! nouncements, just a short businesslike greeting to enhance Remember, any job at the airport can be your key to more your professional image). flying time and an aviation education. It’s all in what you make Also include on your card the notation, “Commercial Pilot.” of it— and perhaps you can come up with a completely new ser­ If you have your CFI, add the ratings you hold (Single Engine, vice or product. Multi-engine, Instrument) and any special area of expertise (IFR Use your imagination. Be creative. Have at it! currency, BFRs, etc.). Become an instructor. If you haven’t already taken the Karen Kahn is a captain with a major U.S. carrier. Type-rated ground instructor written exams, plan to do so as soon as pos­ in the MD-80 and Lockheed JetStar, she holds a Gold Seal CFII sible. You can start with the Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) test and is rated in gliders, seaplanes and helicopters. She runs Avia­ which will qualify you to teach private pilot ground school. tion Career Counseling, a career guidance and interview coun­ Once you pass the written, just take your results to the local seling company based in Santa Barbara, Calif. FAA office and they will issue you the license in question. No practical exam is required. Next issue: Completing a job application Even if you don’t have time or the opportunity to teach a GRASS ROOTS

Space Museum Association in Third Annual Poker Rally. WASP Memorial Statue Fund Calgary, Alberta. The $2,300 The Delaware Aviation The WAFS and WASPs pi­ award will be used to restore and El Paso Chapter will be sponsor­ Memorial Foundation is seek­ lots are an important part of conserve a Clerget 9B rotary en­ ing a Safety Seminar on commu­ ing funds for a life-sized statue American history. These women gine for the World War I Sopwith nications in March at the War to commemorate the first deserve a memorial befitting Triplane they have recently re­ Eagles Air Museum in Santa women pilots to fly for the their contributions and dedica­ stored. Teresa. For more information, American Military Services. A tion to their country during per­ contact Lois Doyle, El Paso memorial statue and small com­ ilous times. Angels of the Sky. The Operation Chapter. memorative park honoring these To permanently recognize Skywatch documentary “Angels women is proposed for New their efforts, a statue depicting of the Sky” is now completed The Kansas Chapter will con­ Castle County Airport, near one of these courageous women and will officially air on Global duct a one-day Cockpit Compan­ Wilmington, Delaware. pilots is planned as part of New TV early in the new year. A spe­ ions course on Saturday, April 16, In 1942 the first women to C astle County A irport’s pro­ cial preview was shown at the from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will fly for the American Military re­ posed Walk of Honor. The base First Canadian Chapter’s be taught by experienced women ported for duty at New Castle of the life-sized lighted statue Christmas party. pilots and designed especially to Army Air base, now New Castle will include plaques bearing the “explain away the fear” to those County Airport, Wilmington. names of the WAFS and Keystone Chapter is busy plan­ sharing the cockpit of a small Known as the Women's Auxil­ WASPS, including those who ning for the Mid-Atlantic Spring plane. iary Ferrying Squadron, the gave their lives. Section Meeting in Bethlehem, Pa. Both men and women partici­ WAFS played a vital role in The Delaware Aviation Me­ pants will be exposed to some ba­ World War II. The WAFS were morial Foundation has set up a Montana Chapter has been sic knowledge of aerodynamics, merged into the WASPS in Au­ Statue Fund to raise $25,000 for asked by the Montana Soaring navigation and map reading, in­ gust 1943. the statue. Future projects in­ Society to assist in hosting the strument interpretation, weather, In addition to ferrying all the clude historical exhibits to be set 1994 15 Meter National Soaring safety, radio communications and aircraft in the Air Force inven­ up in the terminal where there is Championship. emergency procedures to follow tory, these women performed nu­ presently a small plaque citing should your pilot become uncon­ merous other flying duties in­ the WAFS and WASPs. The com­ Idaho Chapter reports plans for scious or otherwise incapacitated. cluding target towing, test memoration is scheduled for Oc­ a pilot refresher course to be held The course will be taught at flights, VIP transport, drone tober 1994 to coincide with the in March of this year. Contact FlightSafety International (Cessna work, and instructing men to fly. WASPs 50th Anniversary Con­ Becky Smith for details. Citation Division), 1851 Airport The WASPs contribution to vention in Washington, D.C. Road, Wichita, Kan. Equipment winning the war was never rec­ Donations are needed for the North Dakota Chapter plans to needed: Wichita Sectional, Flight ognized or honored and it was construction of this monument. encourage new and current mem­ Computer and Plotter. Cost: $25. 1977 before these brave women The names of all contributors ber participation by holding the For reservations, call Kay Alley - were given military status. The will be made part of the perma­ meetings at the airport and includ­ 316-688-1558. fact that these capable women nent record of the WASP Historic ing an educational program, doing flew the fighters and bombers is Monument. Please send your do­ an airmarking, a symposium, a After two tries and some bad not well known. In 1976 when nations to: WASP Memorial spot landing event, a poker run, weather, members of San Anto­ our current military services de­ Statue Fund, P.O. Box 249, and a time/distance fuel event. nio Chapter, Lena Cronk, Laura cided to allow women to fly, they Chesapeake City, MD 21915. If Richter. Winnie Clements, Gloria were incorrectly cited as the first you have questions, call Jan Dallas Chapter reports they will Blank, Margaret Cosby, Ruth women to fly for the military. Churchill, 410-885-5900. be working with F t Worth Chap­ Nichols, Jo Housler, Barbara ter when they host the Spring Sec­ Moore, Stephanie Martin and tion meeting April 15-17. Barbara Martin, along with 49'/2S Conrad Housler, Jack Moore and The fall Southwest/South Cen­ chapter held their meeting at Houston Chapter reports that Robert Clem ents succeeded in tral Sectional will be in New Or­ Mattoon where they recognized 13 Andrea Chay is the new represen­ giving Devine airport a divine leans the last weekend of October. members for 25 years of member­ tative for the National Association paint job. Hotel reservations can be made at ship and service. of Air Traffic Specialists, a Flight 1-800-535-9595 at the Monte- Service Union including EAA, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter re­ leone Hotel. Several of us have Chicago Area Chapter is cel­ AOPA, Airline Pilots Assn. and 14 ports painting compass roses for already made reservations. Please ebrating its 60th year. others. four airports: Green County, But­ don’t delay as rooms are going ler Farm Show, West Penn and fast. Air fare reservations can be Atlantic Chapter reports a new High Country Chapter has Rostraver and have requests for made at World Wide Travel & fund-raiser is selling laminated painted scarfs, ties and pins to be two more. Cruises with Betty Morrison at 1- “Gone Flying” signs. Members sold at airshows to raise money for 800-576-0238. Be sure to mention were featured in an interview on their chapter. They are also con­ you are part of the 99s group. CBC Radio and Ema Scriven was tinuing with their cookie sales at Material for the Grass Roots — Submitted by Patsy Meyer, Ne­ asked to give a presentation on airshows which have been very section of the magazine is braska Chapter “Flying: A Woman’s View” at the good fund-raisers for them. In gleaned from Section and Aviation Career Academy. May at Strand Aviation in Grand Chapter reports sent to the Central Illinois Chapter was sur­ Junction, Colo., they will put on Editor’s Desk. Names are prised and pleased to receive the East Canada Section reports that their second Companion Flying spelled as submitted in North Central Section “Air Edu­ the 99s Canadian Award in Avia­ Seminar during a Wings program. these reports. cation Award.” In October, the tion has been presented to the Aero In September, they will have their The Adventures of Allen in a red vest and hat and would charm his way into many hearts With a fuzzy white over­ over the next months. stuffed body, bright button Allen would spend May to eyes and an upturned doggy October flying general aviation nose, Allen won the heart of with women pilots. He would fly every 99 he met last year. He to Atchison, Kan.; Fairbanks, enjoyed guest status in the Alaska; Puerto Rico and some 40 cockpits of many small aircraft points inbetween. Allen would see President Bill Clinton at owned by 99s, as well as large Georgetown, Del.; fly with Boy American Airlines and United Scout Troop 1919; pose for a pic­ Airlines planes. ture with Kansas Representative In truth, Allen acted as Dan Glickman and be presented good will ambassador for the gold Navy Wings by RADM fourth grade class of Bryant Walter Davis, Jr. Allen’s log Elementary School in Wichita, would be filled with 200 entries. Kansas. His flying odyssey in­ Among them would be greetings Allen fits right in the cockpit o f an American Airlines Boeing 727 cluded stops from Alaska to from Albert L. Bresnik, Amelia with Captain Eric Davis and First Officer Morgan Reeb, a 99. Puerto Rico and many loca­ Earhart’s personal photographer ing curriculum for the next weeks. plane and more. Allen had seen the tions in between. (from 1932-1937). Mayors of cit­ ies, aircraft mechanics, and pilots My current class had only summer flood spill form the Mis­ The following letter from would offer their observations heard about Allen. Sent on his sissippi, posed on the wings of bi­ teacher Jo Auchterlonie tells and sage advice to Allen and his way the previous school year, planes, ridden in a 1931 Stinson, you more about Allen and his classmates. The pilots were from they had only seen pictures and watched fire engines being made adventures with the 99s. New Zealand, Australia, England, read letters that had arrived in and made friends with our new Canada and many of the 50 September. They knew about my heroines—the 99s. Dear 99s: United States. Saturday with the 99s and that Each day Allen sits with a child As a fourth grade teacher, I am On October 9, 1993, I was Allen would be at Bryant on Mon­ as they read. He is packed off to always looking for a way to ex­ thrilled to be the guest of the 99s day morning. I expected them to Spanish and visits the library. pand the horizons of my students. at their South Central Fall Section come racing down the hall to be Once he made it to the lunchroom. In May of 1993, Bonita Ades from Meeting in Wichita, Kan.. Allen the first to grab him. Allen watches us patiently as the Colorado Chapter of the 99s, would be placed in my care again Instead, they slipped into the we construct a huge map from sev­ flew to Wichita and helped me by International President Lu Hol­ room as if they were about to in­ eral smaller maps. He remembers launch a Travel Buddy. This furry, lander. His bulging backpack spect newborn kittens. They qui­ his travels as we place pins on the toy dog named Allen was dressed would become my primary teach­ etly approached Allen, crowding cities mentioned in his log. He in­ into a huddle. At first they whis­ fluences our learning as we read pered and then the excitement maps, spell out new names, re­ grew. They discovered dozens of search places we have never been. buttons, pins, and tags attached to He is adorable and charms even his hat and vest. So, this was Allen. my most reluctant learner into try­ “Hey, did you see this little ing his/her best. wooden plane?” “Wow! This is a His paw print will be added to picture of Amelia Earhart.” “He the thank you letters we are writ­ has little gold wings and silver ing. “Thank you” is necessary, if ones, too.” Only the bell and my inadequate, to let these special coaxing got them to sit at their desks people know what a gift this for the necessary roll call and lunch project has been. Allen, the 27 stu­ count. The rest of the day was any­ dents of Room 109 and their grate­ thing but school as usual. ful teacher will cherish the 99s and Allen’s backpack was emptied the best teaching tool anyone and each new treasure brought could ask. giggles. There were T-shirts, maps, — Jo Auchterlonie, Bryant El­ photos, prints, a small wooden ementary School, Wichita, Kan. Allen hitches a ride from Atchison, Kan., to Philadelphia, Pa., with 99s Adelle Bedrossian, Anne Shields, Alice Hammond and Gayl Henze in Gayl's Bonanza.

Have you seen Jazz Ariel? She is traveling around the USA with the 99s. The last time we heard from Jazz, she was traveling with the NIFA team from Delta State University, Cleveland, Miss. We are very sad that we have not received any mail. If you know where she is, please contact Grade Three, Ms. Carpp’s Class, Ben Franklin Elementary, 12434 NE 60th, Kirkland, WA 98034. Phone: 206-822-7460. sics of flight, the instruments Maloney made a presentation to Teacher Recertification Project and controls. third graders in Colorado Springs Everyone built a glider and about commercial aviation. Virginia C hapter is undertak­ G. Instrument Rating experimented with aft CG and Clancey used her antique P-51 ing a project to promote aviation H. Instrument Flight Instructor wing shapes. One afternoon was model aircraft as a teaching aid to education and support to women I. Instrument Ground Instructor devoted to a tower and radar room expand the aviation knowledge of in aviation. 2. Develop documents of tour. Charts, E6 Bs and plotters 45 Rockrimmon Elementary It is their premise that the guidelines for school adminis­ were put to use planning a cross­ School third graders. She filled greatest reward for their efforts trators to use in advising and country trip in the local area. Pat them in on aerodynamics, careers will come from educating the assisting interested teachers Holliday and Torgy Regan video­ and education. Each pupil went educators. with guidelines for points re­ taped the trip the girls had planned home with a space shuttle glider Whereas the majority of teach­ quired in designated sub­ and showed them what their kit and each teacher with instruc­ ers in the public school systems jects—math, science, physics, checkpoints looked like from the tional kits from the U.S. Space are women, they have developed geography, meteorology, etc. air and how close to their ETA the Foundation. a plan to bring aviation educa­ These documents must address flight was. tion to teachers—both men and the variety of requirements at Since the girls were not permit­ Oklahoma Chapter’s Leda women. Through their contacts all levels—primary, intermedi­ ted to fly after the program, each Hedglon, Shirley Brown, Poochie with these teachers they expect ate and secondary. was given an EAA Young Eagles Rotsinger, Helen Moulder, Lin to further aviation education and packet. The girls who attended are Modestino and Carol Sokatch general education to all students. 3. Encourage and promote well on their way to earning the were teachers at Space Camp 1993 these programs by providing in­ Cadette/Senior Aviation Interest at the Air & Space Museum. Also, Goals: formation and financial aid using Patch which was written by 66 during Aviation Week, Ann 1. Assign point/credit valuesdonations from corporate and member Amanda Lucey. Leininger spoke to Jones for completion of standard FAA government organizations who Elementary’s fourth grade classes certificates, ratings and written will directly or indirectly benefit Crater Lake Flyers Chapter is on aviation careers and how fly­ examinations to be used toward from this promotion. partnering with the Klamath Ba­ ing relates to school work. Carol a teacher’s recertification obliga­ The Virginia Chapter wel­ sin Air Force Association in a pro­ explained how an airplane flies tion. Specifically, to quantify the comes input and assistance from gram called “Visions of Explora­ and Poochie spoke on Civil Air academic equivalent value of other chapters and members. tion.” This is a multi-disciplinary Patrol and requirements for be­ successful completion of: They also encourage other chap­ educational program developed by coming a pilot. A. Recreational Pilot Certificate ters to implement this project USA Today, NASA and other edu­ B. Private Pilot Certificate with their own state boards of cational groups. Students receive Tticson Chapter will again be C. Certified Flight Instructor education. an Explorer’s Journal and a daily particpating in the Tucson Chap­ D. Certified Ground Instructor For more information, contact copy of USA Today. Teachers are ter Girl Scouts Science/Technol­ E. FAA Recreational Written Betty Vinson, 3708 Pfost Av­ supplied with special instructional ogy Fair with their aviation dem­ Examination enue, Prince George, VA 23875. materials. This course enables stu­ onstration. F. FAA Private Written Phone 804-541-0590. dents to leam much more about the Examination aerospace industry than they Parks College of St. Louis Uni­ would otherwise be exposed to versity will sponsor two summer and helps those who are interested aerospace camps for senior high in related careers to plan their high school students. Sessions will be Keystone Chapter recently par­ Amanda Lucey, Torgy Regan, Pat school and college courses. As of held on the college campus in ticipated in an activity with a troop Holliday, Nancy McCurry and this writing, the program has been Cahokia, 111., four miles from of Girl Scouts from 7th to 10th Alice Helm organized a two-day presented to 20 fifth grade class­ downtown St. Louis, Mo. grades who are interested in some program for 12 girls. They re­ rooms in Klamath County. Dates for the camps are June challenging work in the areas of viewed a short history of women Mary Carroll and her husband 18-23 and July 9-14. Campers will math and science. Joyce Breiner, in aviation, aerodynamics, ba­ Martin of Crater Lake Flyers have stay in the college dorms and at­ been busy flying EAA Young tend classroom sessions on avia­ Eagles in their Cherokee 180. tion-related topics. Registration fee for each camp is $375. Partial schol­ Montana Chapter has been in­ arships may be available. Founded volved in a program called “Ex­ in 1927, Parks College was the panding Your Horizons,” for girls country’s first federally certified in grades 7 through 12 as part of college of aviation. their new membership drive. The For more information, contact purpose of the program is to ex­ Paul McLaughlin in the external pose young women to non-tradi- programs office at 618-337-7575, tional careers. ext. 364.

Pikes Peak Chapter continues to put a lot of emphasis and priority International Young on youth education. Pam Eagles Day Mahonchak spoke about aviation Alice Helm, Keystone Chapter, explaining the parts of an airplane to careers at Denver’s Prep Alterna­ Saturday, June 11 Girl Scouts at Braden's Airport, Easton, Pa. tive High School and Clancey Congratulations to these Ninety-Nines who are Lin Modesto Oklahoma Beech 300 continuing to improve their flying capabilities: Sue Vincent Oklahoma Beech 300 Carol Roberts High Country Instrument written NEW RATINGS Mary Lou Oelschlager Greater Pittsburgh CAP Form 5 checkride Greater Pittsburgh B-757 & B-767 ATP Linda Schumm Central Illinois CFII and MEI Vicki Kelley Jan Currie Central Illinois CFI Carole Fischer Fresno Commercial Written Judy Miles Monterey Bay IFR WINGS Victoria Wilson Mount Diablo CFI Mary Lou Mueller Chicago Area Phase IV Linda Martin San Gabriel Valley Multi-engine Bev Kritz Antelope Valley Phase II Jerri Cross Arkansas ATP, CH. CFII, MEI, APC Linda Potter Antelope Valley Phase V Katherine Price First Canadian Instructor Connie Trippensee Antelope Valley Phase I Jill Malpassi Greater Pittsburgh Commercial M. Ruthanne Page Mt. Shasta Phase I Torgy Reagan Keystone CFI written Liz Dealey Mt. Shasta Phase II Marilyn Alderman Delaware ATP Doris Lockness Mt. Shasta Phase IX Ellen Nobles-Harris Delaware Instrument Krystal Myers Ranier Chapter Phase I Krystal Myers Rainier Instrument Nancy McCurry Keystone Phase IV Vaughan Nelson Greater Seattle Single Engine Sea Chris St. Onge Western Penn. Phase X* Doreen Keyes Greater Seatttle Instrument Jeanne Hillis Columbia Gorge Phase IV Nichole Kegel Greater Seattle Instrument Wynola Thomton-Eide North Dakota Phase IX Susan Holland Idaho Commercial Lorraine Boeler North Dakota Phase IX Nancy Aldrich Colorado Capt., Boeing 737 Billy Head Austin Phase VIII Kimberly Bassett Dallas CFI Patsy Meyer Nebraska Phase II Chris Hettenbach Dallas CFII; ME Instrument & Lyn Walther NE Kansas Phase VI Commercial Carol Soktach Oklahoma Phase IV Jenny Beatty SCS at Large Aircraft Dispatcher Elaine Regier Oklahoma Phase III Certificate & CFI ME Pam Jones Oklahoma Phase V Leslie Jensen Wichita IFR Sharon Densmore Oklahoma Phase III Stephanie Martin San Antonio Multi-engine Helen Davison Greater Pittsburgh Phase V Georgia Matteson Pikes Peak Multi-engine, ATP Susan Thomas Greater Pittsburgh Phase II Duana Robinson Houston 737 2nd Officer, US Air Mary Lou Oelschlager Greater Pittsburgh Phase II Gale Tseu San Antonio CFI Chris Hettenbach Dallas Chapter Phase III Amy Watkins Colorado United Airlines internship Sharon Densmore Oklahoma Commercial *Possibly the first Phase X person in the entire area and the first woman. Dawn Dunn Oklahoma CFI

RACES AN R A L L I E S SCHOLARS I P S i f ■/£ The ,28th Air Race Classic will Idaho Chapter will be sponsoring The Long Beach Chapter and The International Women in Avia­ be June 22-25. Race route is from the start of the 1997 Air Race the Buhl family offer a Buhl Fam­ tion organization recognized Cahokia, 111. (St. Louis), to Colum­ Classic with Mary Christofferson ily Memorial Scholarship to a Linda Martin, San Gabriel Val­ bus, Ohio, via Greenville, Miss., as chairman. man or woman to further his/her ad­ ley Chapter, with their 1993 ca­ Independence, Kan., Norfolk, vancement in aviation. The schol­ reer scholarship in October 1993. Neb., Fergus Falls, Minn., Shannon Small and Kelli arship is in honor of the memory of Ashland, Wis., Dubuque, Iowa Commack of Tulsa Chapter, the a dedicated chapter member and air Alisa Harris, Tblsa Chapter won and Seymour, Ind.—a total of “flying nuns,” won first prize for racer, Rita Buhl and two of her chil­ a scholarship from Mooney Air­ 2427.76 sm. costumes and third place overall dren, Eileen and Thomas Buhl. Rita craft Pilot Association. in the Frost Bite Proficiency wished to encourage pilots in their Linda Schumm and Rosemary Race at Lake Tenkiller Airpark. flying careers and in the enjoyment Winners of the Tucson Chapter’s Emhoff of Chicago Area Chapter of the pleasures of flying. scholarships are Deana Smith. established an NAA speed record The 25th Annual Palms to Pines Applicants must have soloed Kathleen Kavanaugh and Aina from Peoria, 111., to Kitty Hawk, Air Race for Women from Santa and live in Southern California. Wright. N.C., in conjunction with the 90th Monica, Calif., to Bend, Ore., will The Flight Training Scholarship is anniversary of the Wright Broth­ be held Aug. 5 and 6. Awards to be used at an FAA approved ers First Flight. breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 7. Race flight school and approved by the kits are available at $5 each from Long Beach Chapter of The When submitting information Adele Fogle and Daphne Schiff of Chairman Claire Walters, 13026 Ninety-Nines. Payment will be on scholarships, please First Canadian Chapter partici­ Psomas Way, Los Angeles, CA made to the FBO on completion include the name and pated in the Great Southern Air 90066. Phone 310-397-2731 of the training. For an application, amount of scholarship and Race which took them on a tour write Connie Farmer, P.O. Box who to contact. of the Bahamas. 2339, La Habra, CA 90632-2339. FAIRS, FLY-INS, REUNIONS

Sun ’n Fun EAA Fly-in is cel­ Circle, LVE, Lakewood, N.J. ing Warbirds in a 50th Anniversary For more complete informa­ ebrating its 20th year, April 10-16 08701, phone 201-920-0146 or D-Day reenactment and static dis­ tion, call the Fly-In office at in Lakeland, Fla. The convention Bob Richards, P.O. Box 3299, plays of vintage and modern air­ 408-496-9559. has a large economic impact on the Topsail Beach, NC 28445, phone craft. For more information, write area and last year’s attendance of 910-328-8781. 132 N. Burdick, Ste 203, Kala­ On June 26, the Marion Airport 600,000 broke all previous mazoo, Mich. 49007-3939 or call 8th Annual Fly-in will be held at records. P-38 National Association Re­ 616-381-1692. Marion, Iowa. Breakfast from 6 til The Ninety-Nines have been union will be held May 12 through noon. Fly-ins free. Prizes for first involved for many years and are 15 at the Doubletree Hotel at Post 30th Annual West Coast Antique arrival, furthest distance, oldest beginning the third year in the Sun Oak, Houston, Texas. There will Fly-In and Airshow will be held pilot and spot landing. For more ’n Fun permanent building. Hun- be six Lightnings of the seven fly­ at Watsonville, California, over information, call Jan Walton, dreds of women pilots, many of ing P-38s in the world that will Memorial Day Weekend — May 319-377-0457. them 99s, from all over the world swoop in for this fantastic, un- 27, 28, 29, 1994. This is a benefit visit the building. Non-members likely-to-ever-be-seen-again occa­ for the California Antique Aircraft Chapter 36, EAA Hagerstown, are given information on the 99s sion. For more information or a Museum at South County Airport Md., is having their 17th Annual and many sign up as new mem­ registration packet, write to P-38 in San Martin, Calif. Sponsored by Fly-In-Drive-In on June 25 and bers. Ninety-Nines are involved National Association, P.O. Box the Northern California Antique 26 at Potomac Airpark, Berkeley with forums and volunteer work 1816, Burbank, CA 91507. Airplane Association, it draws Springs, W. Va. Awards, food and in many areas during the conven­ more than 30,000 people from all fellowship. No cost to Fly-ins. tion. —Submitted by Barbara The First Annual Rocky Moun­ over the nation. Motels available. For more Sierchio, EAA /Sun 'n Fun tain Air Fair was a huge success This year’s airshow will in­ information, call Dean Truax, Coordinator. with 10,000 to 15,000 people at­ clude aerobatic performances and 717-294-3221. tending the three-day event. demonstrations by many well Attn: WWII Jug Jockeys — known aviation acts and a celebra­ Texas Chapter Antique Airplane P-47 Thunderbolt Pilots Assn. 12th Annual High on Kala­ tion and reenactment of the 50th Fly-In will be held at Denton Annual Reunion will be held May mazoo Air Show will be held June anniversary of the D-Day Battle Municipal Airport on June 17, 18 26 to June 2, 1994 in Paris, 10-12 in Kalamazoo, Mich. on Normandy Beach. Advance and 19. Host hotel is the Radisson. Normandy, Deauville and Rheims, Ranked as one of the best in the announcements claim it will be “a For more information, contact France. For more information con­ country, it provides fun and excite­ pyrotechnic flying spectacular like Danny Doyle, 214-542-2455. tact Bob Forrest, 9728 Argyll ment for the entire family includ­ no other.” A ii ii c ii ii c i n a ★ tierces ★ FEDERAL PROGRAM Without LETS YOU WORK Leeacy FROM YOUR HOME... American Aimcmen, 1912-1944 In your spare time by Dean Jaros Set your own hours Heroes Without Legacy pays tribute to the spectacular pioneers Katherine Stinson, Louise Thaden, World War No experience/ II’s Women Airforce Service Pilots, and many others. Author Dean Jaros examines the important role they no training needed played in fields as diverse as racing and aerial naviga­ tion, and probes the reasons why the substantial accom­ Guaranteed income plishments of these women have been largely neglected. Illustrated with eighteen photos, Heroes Without Be your own boss Legacy not only addresses a glaring historical deficiency, but documents a recent resurgence of interest in the CALL NOW airwomen. It will be of great value to all enthusiasts of American aviation and readers interested in the historic 713-587-5407 achievements of women. 1-800-618-8554 cloth, 276pages, 18photos, ISBN: 0-87081-312-9, $24.95 D.&K. ASSOC. Available from University Press cf Cclcradc 6180 HWY 6 N. STE. #257 P.O. Box 849, Niwot, Colorado 80544 HOUSTON, TX 77088 (303) 530-5337 . MC/Visa ACHIEVERS

ton Chapter, was honored as their tains her proficiency with recur­ as a computer systems analyst, she “99 of the Year” award winner. rent training. earned her commercial, flight in­ structor and airline transport pilot Congratulations to C arlene certificates, including ratings in Klingberg, Crater Lake Flyers single and multi-engine aircraft Chapter, on winning the Klamath and gliders. During the same pe­ Basin Civil Air Patrol’s Amelia riod, she founded a successful Earhart Award for Achievement. tailwheel and aerobatic flight school at Livermore, Calif. Cecilia Emmy Hall, Arkansas Chapter, currently performs in Northern was recently inducted into the Ar­ California airshows, practices for kansas Aviation Hall of Fame. the World Championships to be Each year persons who have made held in Hungary in August 1994 significant contributions are se­ y and instructs students in tailwheel, lected and honored. aerobatic, instument and multi- Emmy began her flying career engine flying. Nelda Lee, St. Louis Chapter after soloing in 1940. She was one I Nelda Lee, an active member of of 10 women chosen from a field Marion Orr, First Canadian . . . i the St. Louis Chapter since 1971, of 200 applicants to train Navy Chapter, has been named to the was a recipient of the Science & cadets to fly in preparation for ac­ ! \ Order of Canada. A formal inves­ Technology Award by the St. tive duty in World War II. titure by the Governor-General of Louis YWCA at the 13th annual Emmy married a pilot, Rich­ ______Canada will be held. Leader Lunch on Dec. 9. In addi­ ard Hall. She went on to get her tion, the FAA has selected Nelda Instrument rating and she recently Cecilia Aragon with her custom- Mary Wunder, Eastern Pennsyl­ to participate in their career pub­ completed Step 8 in the FAA built Sabre vania Chapter, was honored as lication Women in Aviation & Wings Safety Program. “Woman of the Year” by Montgom­ Space, which should be released She serves as treasurer for her Cecilia Aragon, Golden West ery County Women’s Conference. soon. Nelda was featured in the chapter, is a past president of the Chapter, has been named 1993 McDonnell Douglas newspaper Arkansas Pilots Assn., treasurer of California Unlimited Aerobatic Clancey Maloney, Pikes Peak Team Talk last October. the Arkansas Historical Assn; a Champion. She outflew all com­ Chapter, has again been named member of Arkansas Women in petitors in the Unlimited category Area Representative for the Colo­ Linda Hamer, Central Illinois Aviation, the Aero Club, and the in her custom-built Sabre designed rado Pilots Association. Chapter, was elected president of North Little Rock Airport Com­ by Dan Rihn, originally built by the International Aerobatic Club. mission. Remle Aviation of California and Connie Fricker, British Section, In 1952, she and her husband modified and upgraded with an has been awarded the Masters Donna Meyer, Western Wash­ opened Hall Tank Company, now all-composite EDGE wing built by Certificate of Commendation by ington Chapter, was named Se­ a multi-million dollar company Zivko Aeronautics of Oklahoma. the Court of the Guild of Air Pi­ attle FSDO CFI of the Year. that manufactures fuel tanks. Af­ It is powered by a high-compres- lots and Air Navigators. She was ter his death in 1980, Emmy con­ sion Lycoming 10-540 engine and presented the award at a banquet Barbara Ady, Idaho Chapter, is tinued to operate the company. swings a three-bladed composite held at the London Lord Mayor’s the new president of the Idaho No longer flying solo, Emmy MT-propeller. residence, the Mansion House, on Aviation Hall of Fame. continues to fly “Dolly, the Duch­ Cecilia won a bronze medal at November 24. — Submitted by ess,” her twin engine Beechcraft the 1993 U.S. Aerobatic Champi­ Gene Nora Jessen, Idaho Chapter. Jan Liberty, Western Washing­ Duchess, with a copilot and main­ onships. While working full-time je­

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MEMBER BENEFITS EXPANSION public-access list which emanates CONVENTION PHONE NUMBER The Membership Committee is from FAA’s records, but is prima­ CORRECTION currently working on a variety of rily geared to benefit our members In the Convention ad in the benefits to offer our members. and our organization and provides Membership Directory and in the Some of the companies with us with prospects and new avenues Jan/Feb calendar listing in Ninety- whom we are dealing may be con­ for our recruitment efforts. Nine News, the phone number is tacting you regarding their offer­ wrong. It should read 301-854- ing. Please be aware that they are MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 3817. working with a mailing list of all UPDATE certificated women pilots with cur­ The following names were in­ HATS ARE NEEDED rent medicals, not our organi­ advertently omitted from the new for the Ninety-Nines Convention zation ’s confidential membership directory: Eleanor Todd continues in Norfolk, Va. Please send your list. as International Historian, Chanda hat contribution to: june 12 - Amelia If a mailing you receive men­ Budhabhatti continues as Non- Martha (Marty) Tidmore tions “The Ninety-Nines” or con­ U.S. Projects and Jo Eddelman P.O. Box 3683 Earhart movie tains a communication on our let­ continues as Forest of Friendship McLean, VA 22103 premieres on TNT terhead, it is going to all on the Liaison. 4 . PILOT TRAINING

Embry-Riddle launches tomized programs can be arranged Embry-Riddle has granted de­ 1994 Summer Flight at convenient times throughout the grees to professional pilots all over Institute summer. the globe and prepared men and All programs use the women for aviation careers for It’s back to basics at Embry- university’s extensive array of state- more than 50 years. They are a Riddle Aeronautical University’s of-the-art aircraft (Aero-spatiale, world leader in aviation and aero­ new 1994 Summer Flight Institute, Tampico, Mooney, Cessna Cru­ space higher education, enrolling DISPLAY a series of weekend flight training sader and Beechcraft King Air) and more than 5,800 students at resi­ ADVERTISING courses and seminars for general flight simulators. Ground and dential campuses in Daytona aviation pilots to be held April 30 Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz. IS NOW AVAILABLE IN through August 30. In addition, more than 12,000 Anyone interested in flying— students pursue courses and semi­ NINETY-NINE NEWS. from student private pilots to com­ OPEN HOUSE nars at night and on the weekends mercial pilots—will have an op­ through more than 90 off-campus CLOSING DATE FOR Embry-Riddle portunity to fly at Embry-Riddle’s locations located in the U.S. and aviation-oriented campus in Aeronautical University Europe and through computerized SPACE IN MAY/JUNE Daytona Beach, Fla. This program instruction linked to the residen­ Saturday, April 9 ISSUE IS APRIL 10, is designed for the non-degree tial campuses. seeking individual who just wants 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact to learn how to fly or for pilots For more information, Director of University Admissions, CAMERA READY ART: seeking advanced ratings or 600 South Clyde Morris Boulevard, call 904-226-6186 or APRIL 15. recurrency training. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 or There is no lengthy application 1-800-FLY-4550. call 1-800-222-3728. process. Attendees will need to For new 1994 Rate Card, complete a simple registration ON MAY 19-22, NIFA National contact Betty Rowley, Editor form for one or more of the 14 Safecon 1994. Parks Airport, courses in the program. Most flight training will be conducted Parks College of St. Louis Uni­ 807 N. Waco, Suite 22 seminars and courses are held on by university flight instructors and versity, will host the Tournament weekends or can be arranged faculty. “These comprehensive of Champions Safety Conference. Wichita, KS 67203 around vacation time to suit the seminars and short courses will pro­ Contact Jan Maxwell jor judging needs of each individual. vide pilots with the best training information. Fax 316-263-7350 In addition, for pilots seeking available today,” said Paul full certification and ratings, cus­ McDuffee, Chief Flight Instructor.

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ILENE HELFAND died on Oc­ MARY KIRK’S death in Decem­ NORMA WILCOX, T ucson Many Tucson members at­ tober 27 after a sudden illness. She ber of 1992 overwhelmed the Mt. Chapter, former Chapter chair­ tended the 60th wedding anniver­ was an active member, especially Tahoma Chapter which she had man, Life Member and valued sary of Nate and Nora two years with the Air Bear program in organized in 1968, two years after friend. Norma died peacefully in ago. She will be missed by many. Rockford. receiving her private certificate. her sleep in early February, fol­ —Submitted by Jayne Hunter She served as treasurer until she lowing a valiant struggle with Tucson Chapter HELEN FARGHER died unex­ died. Mary was a very loving per­ cancer. pectedly last August at her ranch son who gave much of her time to She was bom in Idaho, grew OLEAN SELLERS of Farmers- home. She was a charter member promoting the 99s and general up in Lakeview, Ore., married and ville, Texas, passed away late in of the Columbia Gorge Chapter aviation. She represented the 99s moved to the Los Angeles area 1993. She was a charter member where she served capably in many well at many Section and Interna­ with her husband, Nate, where of the Dallas chapter. offices. She had just returned tional meetings in all parts of the they both learned to fly. Norma from a flight to Lake Tahoe, pre­ country. earned her Instructors and joined Ray Christy, beloved 49'/z of ceded by a fishing trip to Canada. She was also active in the Se­ the 99s. Martha, succumbed to cancer on She died of a heart attack, but the attle Flight Museum at Boeing After she and Nate moved to August 28. Ray realized a lifelong underlying cause was lupus. Me­ Field. She was the first woman Tucson in 1968, she opened dream when he flew the Atlantic morial services were held beside elected to an office in the Wash­ Norma’s Flight School at Ryan in his Comanche with his 99 the grass strip where she hosted ington Pilots Association (state Field and later established a Martha as copilot. many 99s summer swimming par­ Vice President). At one time she “branch” in the border city of ties with a bounty of food and was employed by the Washington Nogales, Ariz. Col. John E. Barr, USAF Ret., flowers from her garden. The spar­ Aeronautics Commission. Mary Norma flew in many 99-spon- beloved husband of Norma Barr, kling sunshine over Mt. Hood and was also on the membership ros­ sored competitions and actively San Antonio Chapter, died after a the surrounding foothills enabled ter of the OX5 Aviation Pioneers participated in numerous Chapter long illness. Col. Barr was a many to fly in to join family and in 1992. —Submitted by Deana activities. She taught both her son graduate of the West Point Acad­ friends to say goodbye. Sherman, Judy Masura and Fran and daughter to fly, as well as all emy Class of 1931. He fully sup­ —Submitted by Jeanne Hillis Hufma nine of her grandchildren. ported Norma in her 99 activites. Columbia Gorge Chapter •fr Marion Barnick Memorial Scholarship Application $1000.00

1. Name:______S. S. N. Last First Middle 2. Address: Number Street City State Zip Code 3. Telephone Numbers:______4. Are You A Ninety-Nine?______What_Chapter?______5. Educational Background: list all educational institutions attended to the present. Begin with high school School Address Dates Attended Degree Rec'd

6. Aviation Background: Use a separate sheet if necessary. Certificate Or Rating Held Date Total_Hours:______Principal Types Flown:.

7. Are You Currently Enrolled In A Flight Training Program?______If so, describe BRIEFLY:______8. If you are a winner, for what rating will you use the scholarship?______

Use a separate sheet for the following: 9. Indicate your aviation, educational and employment accomplishments that you feel should be considered in the selection process. 10. List activities in which you participate and organizations to which you belong, not necessarily aviation-oriented. 11. Write a statement of your educational purposes and/or aviation goals. Tell us about yourself, your goals, and why you chose aviation, including any special qualifications you may have. Indicate what you hope to obtain from your further training or studies. College transcripts may be requested from finalists. 12. How will this scholarship award help you pursue your aviation goals? Submit Application Materials To: Mayetta Behringer Marion Barnick Memorial Scholarship Committee 1749 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, Ca. 95124

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