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Hib SB h e iu s AWNEAR Northern New England Chapter of the Vol. 2 No. 6 March New England Section will be sponsoring The Ninety-Nines, Inc. the All Woman New England Air Race this year. The event is a proficiency race, and Will Rogers World Airport all licensed women pilots are eligible to International Headquarters enter. Consisting of a 300 statute mile Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 course, the race this year will be based in Return Form 3579 to above address Manchester, N.H. The date has been set 2nd Class Postage pd. at North Little Rock, Ark., (and approved!) for June 21st, with Im­ and at additional mailing offices. pound scheduled for June 20th, and (we hope not) a rain date of June 22nd. Editor...... Mardo Crane Besides fun and competition, the race Circulation Manager Loretta Gragg offers trophies for the winners, a pilots- Contributing Editors...... Mary Foley - Betty Hicks and-friends banquet, and a guest speaker Editorial Assistant Phyllis Pierce from a particular specialty within Aviation. Entry deadline is June 2, 1975. Race entry kits may be obtained by enclosing one dollar to Registration Chairman Millie CONTENTS Doremus, 177 Essex Street, Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940. President Pat's Action Line ...... 2 Vice President Comments ...... 2 • • • International Board Meeting—llovene Potter ...... 2 NEW BOOKS Tribute to Women—Gladys Wise ...... 4 COWS ON THE RUNWAY by Jo Ed- British Section’s Tenth Anniversary—Sheila Scott...... 6 -7 dleman, member of the Washington, D.C. International Scene—Loretta Jean Gragg ...... 8 Chapter. It is a fast-moving, laugh-making New Board Members ...... 8 autobiography, which may be obtained from Jo Eddleman, 4509 Cedell Place, Temple Hills, MD 20031, for $4.95 plus 35 REGULAR FEATURES cents postage. The author is donating 50 cents from each copy sold to the 99s Committee Reports ...... 9 Women’s Air Museum at Dayton, Ohio. It APT—Margo Smith ...... 10 is published by Sleeping Fox Enterprises, A W T A R —W a n da C u m m in g s ...... 10 P.O. Box 1322, Santa Fe, N.M. 8750I. Air Age Education 99 Style—Linda Hooker ...... 9 HANGAR FLYING by Viola Gentry is a Flying Activities—Charlene Falkenberg ...... 10 story of the excitement of early day flying N IF A —J o y F e a k ...... 9 Museum Report—Page Shamburger ...... 11 in the 1920s and ’30s. Viola is a charter New Horizons ...... 5 member of the 99s, and maintains her News Briefs ...... 1 membership in the Long Island Chapter. Profile—Nancy Bird Walton ...... 8 Autographed copies may be obtained for Roundup 75—Daryl Ann Kyle ...... 5 $5.00 postpaid, through Viola's neice, Coming Events ...... 1 2 Helen Codling, who is handling the sales. C h a p te r R e p o rts ...... 13 Address: 4 Santa Fe Rd., Chelmsford, Roster Additions ...... 36 Mass. 01824. (Ed. Note: A copy of the new book, I TAUGHT AMELIA TO FLY, by Neta Snook Southern, reached me in time to be President — Pat McEwen, 16206 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 67230 reviewed here. Although Neta was never a Vice President — Lois Feigenbaum, 103 Pinewood Dr., Carbondale, Illinois 62901 99, the subject of her book, Amelia Secretary, Thon Griffith, 314 Robinhood Lane, Costa Mesa, California 92627 Earhart, makes it of great interest to our Treasurer, Janet Green, P.O. Box 629, Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564 organization. It is published by Vantage Board of Directors: Press, 516 W. 34th St., N.Y., N.Y. 10001. Mary Able, 9009 Braeburn Valley Dr., Houston, Texas 77036 Autographed copies may be obtained from llovene Potter, 12705 Shorewood Dr. SW., Seattle, Washington 98146 Neta Snook Southern, 15891 Shannon Rd., Susie Sewell. P.O. Box 59906, Southwest Station Oklahoma City, OK 73119 Los Gatos, Ca. 95030. Cost, $6.95 plus 35 Mary Vial, #38 Lincoln Hills Estates, 3500 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix, Ariz. 85018 cents postage.) You will really enjoy this story of the P ublisher...... Jerry E. Erich flying life of a very determined woman 1315 E. Julian Street, San Jose, California 95116 during the pre-WWI years. It was Jan. 3, Art Director...... Susan Haugh 1921, when she gave our famous Amelia Production Manager...... Ernie Spencer her first flight lesson. Her descriptions of all of the “flight" and “non-flight” actions Published bi-monthly. Annual Subscription rate is $6.00 and is included as part involving Amelia provide an insight into o f the annual m em bership o f the N ine ty-N ines, Inc. the unusual and resolute characters of both of these women. The book is full of MAILING ADDRESSES historical, and nostalgic incidents, which Editorial: P.O. Box 477, Cupertino, California 95014 will delight the pilot-over-fifty, and will Circulation: Headquarters, Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73159 definitely intrigue the younger women who fly. Ye Editor is happy to recommend this Cover: Site of the new 99s Headquarters Building with 99s Executive Secretary interesting, well documented 169 page Loretta Gragg. book. International Board Meeting Jan. 13 - 15, 1975

llovene Potter, reporter

President Pat's The Board met Sunday evening January 12 at Pat and Owen McEwens spacious ranch home on the outskirts of Wichita, Kansas. Believe me it was hard to stick to ACTION the business at hand with so many ex­ citing things to look at and explore. Our business meeting got under way at mLWNSE 8:00 A.M. monday morning. We spent the morning on the final draft of the S.O.P’s so they can now be sent out for printing. We tried to be sure there will be a minimum number of corrections and revisions on the “We wish to express our appreciation to the 99s who have greatly contributed to our finished product. A great deal of time was outstanding safety record in aviation during the past year.” So said FAA's administrator spent on the 99 News, the new contract, Alexander P. Butterfield at the February 10th FAA-GAMA-lndustry Safety Meeting held at the format, pictures, articles and ad­ the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. vertising. Mardo Crane has done an Your president was in attendance for the day-long session with FAA Regional Accident outstanding job with very little help as well Prevention Coordinators, representatives from GAMA, ADMA, AOPA, EAA, CAP, INA as being in the hospital for surgery this and a representative from the State aviation associations. I beamed with pride as each of last year. .The Board commends her for her these gentlemen expressed their thanks to 99s everywhere for their contributions to the generous donation of time and devotion to aviation safety programs during the past four years. Congratulations to you all for your a difficult job. enthusiastic support of these programs! It is this kind of ACTion that reaches out and We reviewed all our financial reports, tells our story - the 99 story - women pilots dedicated to improving their skills and those headquarters, general finances, insurance of the flying world we share with all pilots and non-pilots alike. Let’s keep up our and 501-C-3. A great deal of time was also standards and support that we have given in the field of aviation safety. spent on correspondence from the Some very exciting news was released during this meeting. The participants were all membership. Items for sale, answers to asked what they could do this next year to keep the safety record on the up-swing. GAMA questions and written reports. The last said that April 1, 1975 to April 1, 1976 they will again sponsor the sweepstakes, with a item on our first day was a preview of the $40,000,00 plane (winner’s choice) to the winner. A drawing is to be held at each FAA- new A.E. Medal and a report on the costs involved safety seminar. AOPA is donating an all-expense paid, two-week trip to Europe associated with this project. The Board for two plus an expense-paid trip for two to the annual Plantation Party. Our contribution extends their sincere thanks to Doris and goal will be to sponsor or co-sponsor 300 safety seminars nation-wide. I felt we Renninger, Julie Vom Saal and Marian could easily do this as we have done well over this number in the past. We now have over Andrews for the many hours and months 150 chapters and if each chapter will have one safety seminar this spring, after April 1 st, of travel time, letters and telephone calls and one in the summer, fall or winter - before April 1, 1976 - we could readily accomplish required to complete this project. The the goal I have set for us. Let's get busy now and show our true 99 blue colors by keeping medal is beautiful and we feel everyone us all alive in 1975 by our participation in the sponsoring of 300 safety seminars. will want one and will wear it with pride. Many thanks to you all for your past, present and future contributions towards our goal. (Continued on Page 4)

This was so successful and so much was We would urge you to plan on attending accomplished that she scheduled a similar this session and come prepared to ask session prior to the International Con­ your questions or make your comments. vention in San Juan. Here, again, this was This will also give the Board an op­ very successful and the members ex­ portunity to brief you on past activities and The pressed their enjoy,nent and appreciation future plans. A session, such as this, will for the opportunity to be briefed, ask also assist in guaranteeing a smooth Vice President questions, and make comments in an business meeting and permit delegates to informal setting without the restraints of a vote with more confidence in what the Comments formal business agenda, and without the issues are, and with more knowledge of need for Roberts Rules of Order. the facts. We hope that you will plan on Our President, Pat McEwen, after attending the "COMM Session" and will getting the favorable “feedback” of these make a list of your questions in advance. previous sessions, has decided to con­ This will permit you to gain a fuller LOIS FEIGENBAUM tinue this type of informal meeting, and knowledge of what is going on in the Vice President has scheduled one prior to the General Ninety-Nines, and make our Business Business Meeting at the 1975 International Meeting smooth, short and productive. At the 1974 North Central Section Spring Convention in Coeur d'Alene. She has Meeting in Kansas City, during the General designated it a “COMM Session” (Comm, Business Meeting, many questions came being an abbreviation for communication). THE SCRAPBOOKERSAYS ...... up involving both Section and International As you know, Pat’s theme is ACT, for Photos and clips are arriving daily. Your activity, problems and general in­ Activities, Communications, and Training. chairman planned to thank everybody by formation. Much of this had little to do This “COMM Session" will be open to any personal note, but life is too short, with actual formal business, but included member who desires to attend, whether postage too high, and the stack is getting questions and requests for information she has a question, seeks information, has to o big. from the members attending. Our a comment, or just wants to sit in and So thank you all and keep ’em coming — President at that time, Susie Sewell, in­ observe. It will also be attended by all CLEAN CLEAR photocopies if you can’t vited all members desiring to ask members of the board of Directors. This get original clips; dates and identification questions, make comments, or just plain would be your opportunity to ask on EVERYTHING. Two copies, please -- express themselves to an informal “Rap questions of Pat or any other Board hate to deprive either Headquarters or your Session” in the Hospitality Room im­ Member in a totally informal and relaxed hard-working Prez of those precious mediately following the business meeting. atmosphere. m em o rie s! Do you know enough about aviation insurance to order a poicy over the phone?

Probably not. Most pilots are not insurance experts — they don’t know the market and aren’t familiar with such terms as declarations, exclusions, conditions, warranties, etc. Moreover, dealing direct is no guarantee that you’ll save money on purchasing a policy. In most cases, your local independent insurance agent can get you a better deal than you can make yourself. After all, he’s an insurance professional who can accurately assess your needs and arrange proper coverage through any of a number of aviation insurance markets. For reasons like these, USAIG believes in and works through licensed insurance agents and brokers in arranging aviation coverages. This doesn’t mean we’ll always write your business, but it guarantees you — the Insured — the best all around protection and service money can buy. So, next time you need aviation insurance, check with your local agent. And while you’re at it, ask him about the USAIG 360° protection plan — it’s a lot U S HIE more than Jjust another insurance policy.v j theth""'fr aviation T f " insurance " /ns“ Cff0W pros New York • Atlanta • Chicago • Dallas • Houston • Toledo • Los Angeles • San Francisco International Board Meeting giving John D. Rockefeller, Sr. his first Tribute to Women in Aviation (and only) airplane flight; and, of course, (Continued from Page 2) Sends International Women’s Year Fay Wells, another Charter 99. Fay Wells was the overall coordinator for Our second and third days were devoted Off to a Flying Start! IWY Take-Offs. It was she who pulled the to the new By-laws. Helen Wilke, brought whole evening together and narrated the Kathy Long, Pat Jetton, and Hazel Jones By: Gladys Wise Amelia Earhart commemorative program. to Wichita in her own Bonanza. Helen and Washington, D.C. Ninety-Nines and the It was highlighted by a three-way radio Kathy have raced together for many years Zonta Club of Washington put the nation’s hookup between Hawaii, Oakland and and placed 2nd in the last Powder Puff capital city into a gala ground loop on Washington — a dramatic recall of the Derby in this same Bonanza. Pat and Hazel January 11, 1975, and sent International day, 40 years ago, when Amelia Earhart set gave us an excellent report on the new By- Women's Year off to a flying start. out from Hawaii for what was to become a Laws, a complete summary of the replies While other Ninety-Nines and Zontians record-breaking flight. In this scenario, to their questionaire to the Chapters. Her around the nation and the world also A c to r Ron David, as Will Rogers, re­ report was in last months 99 News so I marked the 40th Anniversary of Amelia created that famous star’s commentary won't repeat it here. Other items discussed Earhart's solo flight from Hawaii to the about Amelia's flight. were membership, headquarters report Mainland as the start of this year-long As if that were not enough, the given by Marilyn Copeland, convention tribute to women's achievements, more audience, too, contained a bevy of women report for 1975, convention 1976, overseas than 800 people gathered for the formal in aviation with enough “firsts," “only's” financing, and feasibility of a legislative “Takeoff" dinner in the Washington Hilton and “mosts" to start new volumes information committee. Hotel's international ballroom. recording aviation achievements. There I will have to admit we did take time off The guest list read like a combined was Kay Brick, Alice Hammond, Fran to enjoy Mr. McEwens kind offer of a tour WHO’s WHO in government, diplomacy Nolde, Dorothy Tuller, Connie Marsh, of the Ranch. Some of the animals we and aviation. There was a stunning array Cheryl Richi (First Officer with Piedmont enjoyed were Racoons, a mother and litter of officialdom at the head table - Airlines,) Lt. Linda Horan (The Army’s of Great Danes (Blue), Black Pygmy Goats, Ambassador Carol Laise and her husband, second woman helicopter pilot), Ensigns Barbado Sheep, Peafowl, Dutch Rabbits, Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker: Mayor and Rosemary Conasterand Anna Marie Fuqua Bantam chicks, Racing Pigeons, European Mrs. Walter Washington, to nam e ju s t a (The Navy’s first and second woman Fallow Deer, Buffalo, Kansas Mud, few. There were VIPs from the aviation helicopter pilots). Jackasses, a Mother Llama and baby who community. And there were some of the Irene Wirtschafter, co-chairman for the as yet has no name, more Kansas Mud, most remarkable women in aviation dinner with Zonta AE Chairman Lois Earl, Geese, Ducks and Cats. Last but not least representing many facets of the industry: opened the festivities with words of were the 50 beautiful Arabian Horses. I General aviation — Olive Ann Beech, w e lco m e. Mary Stewart, President of the think Owen and Pat have good reason to be Chairman of the Board of Beech Aircraft; co-sponsoring Zonta Club of Washington, proud of these beautiful horses. They have air transport — Anna Chennault, V ice introduced IWY and Zonta dignitaries. And a tack room full of ribbons and trophies to President for International Affairs, the Gladys Wise, D.C. Chapter Chairman of their credit and for this year only. Each Flying Tiger Line; the first woman to break the Ninety-Nines, had the happy honor of year they take the old ones down and start the speed of sound and topple dozens of introducing the stars of the evening — the a new collection. We did resume our other aviation records — Jackie Cochran; women in aviation named above. meeting later and all agreed it was well the first woman in space — the Reverend The Takeoff dinner attracted nationwide worth the extra evening hours at the Jeannette Piccard, who gave the in­ v o c a tio n ; The Honorable Betty Dillon, attention for the news media so that conference table. thousands of people who never really knew The Board would like to express our U.S. Representative to the International that women play an important role in thanks to Pat and Owen McEwen and their Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); the aviation now know. Perhaps thousands sons for making us feel so welcome and helicopter industry — Jean Ross Howard, more, outside the aviation community, even giving up their own beds as well as founder and first president of the Whirly now are also aware of the role Ninety- privacy for our comfort. Our thanks also to Girls; Ferry pilot Louise Sacchi — noted Nines play within that community. Marilyn Copeland for being such a great for more than 260 Atlantic and Pacific GAMA’s tribute to women in aviation and chaeffeur, taking us out to dinner in the crossings in light aircraft; Chief pilot, to Ninety-Nines through the Paul Harvey evening and trips to the airport and back. charter pilot, FAA flight examiner, radio show (January 21) reached an Again last but not least our thanks to the Washington’s flight instructor of the year last year — Velta Benn; representing our audience estimated at six million people. many 99s of the Kansas Chapter who came One thing is certain — more than 800 each day to answer the telephone during international aspects — Anesia Pinheiro Machado — Brazil's first woman pilot; people in Washington, were delighted to our meetings. Blanche Noyes, one of our original meet in person some of our nation's most aviation achievers, noted on this night for noted aviation achievers. HEADQUARTERS NOTAM Orange County was omitted from the list of Headquarters Building contributors in the January-February issue. Orange County Chapter is a Subscriber. BALLOTS for 1975-76 International Officers will be mailed in May. Must be returned no later than June 30, 1975 to be counted. Please Vote! RENEWALS will be mailed in May for the 1975-76 membership year and to be listed in the Roster they MUST be returned to Headquarters by June 30, 1975. • • • International Women’s Year Gala Takeoff, held in Washington, D.C., January 11th, N AM E BADGE marked the start of this UN-designated, year-long tribute to women’s achievements by The name badge described on page 295 paying honor to women in aviation and the aerospace sciences. Shown here, left to right, of the membership directory and offered Gladys E. Wise, Chapter of Washington, D.C. Chapter, Ninety Nines, co-sponsors of the by the Colorado Chapter is now $2.25. Takeoff Dinner with the Zonta Club of Washington; Eleanor Jammal, International The "Stamp of Friendship” film is still President of the Zontas; Jackie Cochran, honored at the dinner for her aviation available from the Carolinas Chapter (as achievements; Mary Stewart, President of the Zonta Club of Washington; Lois Earl, AE listed in the 1973-74 Roster) Chairman for the D.C. Chapter, who were co-chairmen for the Takeoff Dinner. Marion wrote the first aviation column (Ed. Note: The Heading NEW HORIZONS for the San Mateo Times while in high reflects the belief that death is a horizon school, won a scholarship to the San toward which we all fly. even though this Friends of the Ninety-Nines Francisco Conservatory of Music, was new adventure is brought about by diverse Anthony S. (Speed) Hanzlik, head of the Women’s Swimming Team at causes. In a sense it is a flight from the husband of long-time pilot the University of California, the only "bonds of earth" to unknown ‘‘New Wilhelmina (Willie) Hanzlik, m em ber woman on the UC Flying Team that won Horizons”) of the Greater New York Chapter, died in July at the age of 71. He was the Intercollegiate Meet that year, and was manager and flying instructor at the later President of the UC Flying Club. She Flying on to Flushing Airport, and always a was on the Library Board of the California favorite with the 99s. Reports to the Historical Society and a Life Member of 99 NEWS continue to eulogize the Sierra Club. NEW HORIZONS “Speed", and to say that he is very In 1951 Marion and Jan with ap­ much missed. proximately 200 hours each entered the Lois Fairbank, Greater New York Edward Walsh, July, killed in air AWTAR against 87 planes. Marion had 10 Chapter, Past Governor of the New crash in Toms River. Husband of hours in a side-by wheel plane and Jan York-New Jersey Section and Life Florence Walsh, member of Garden only 3, so Marion flew the first leg, and Member of The Ninety-Nines. State Chapter. then they alternated. They placed Second. January 15, 1975. As a journalist for San Francisco Bay Mildred Louise Goodson, H igh Area newspapers, Marion often took news Sky Chapter, a Ninety-Nine since photographers on flights in her own plane. 1960. December 21, 1974. She ferried aircraft for Cessna and Piper, Isabel Blodgett, aged 74, died o f a and was one of 13 women to pass the cerebral hemorrahge at the end of preliminary tests for astronaut. Marion January. She and her Bonanza flew a Beech Queen Air as co-pilot with constantly flew the skies between Jan across the Atlantic to Germany. With a here and Colorado. Last year she Commercial License she held Instrument, took her daughter and son-in-law to Multi-engine, Flight Instructor, and explore Alaska! She was very active Seaplane ratings. The San Mateo Museum in East New England Chapter ac­ created a special aviation section to tivities, had flown in the ALL display her trophies and log book. WOMAN NEW ENGLAND AIR Marion died Dec. 14th after a long and RACE, was so helpful to all of us, extremely courageous battle with cancer. and yet always eager to increase her MARION DIETRICH in her own plane. She requested that her aviation books be knowledge of aviation. She is a Marion Dietrich given to Bay Cities Chapter members. She tremendous loss not only to her Marion Dietrich soloed at the age of 16, had a very deep love of flying, and was one family, but to a Chapter who truly and joined the 99’s in 1947. That year, with of those gifted women who were “born to loved her. less than 100 hours each, she and her fly ” . Helen Budwash, natural causes. identical twin, Jan, won the First Chico- Her Last Flight over the Golden Gate Charter member of Chicago Area San Mateo Air Race. It was a speed race was in a plane piloted by Jan who scat­ Chapter - her 99s membership card with 37 entries, only 4 planes piloted by tered her ashes to the wind and the sea was signed by Amelia Earhart. w om en. with one red rose - the symbol of courage.

point south to Bayview, this huge, deep forests contain about five percent of the (1105 feet maximum) lake boasts Dolly standing sawtimber in the whole United ROUNDUP Varden, kamloops, and a type of land­ States. Almost forty percent of the state is locked salmon the locals call blue-backs. forested! That means plenty of mountain '7 5 Throughout the area are numerous small strips for you who like terrain flying. Lots lakes, many easily accessible by float of these are one-way, though. Check By Daryl Ann Kyle plane. And for that float plane, Brooks carefully and take a local with you if you’re flying service is located just a few steps in d o u b t. down the beach from the Convention East of Coeur d' Alene is the rich Kellogg NORTHERN IDAHO-SOMETHING FOR C enter. mining district. Lead, zinc and silver are EVERYONE Sandpoint, fifty miles north of Coeur d' taken from deep in the earth. Once the Whether you're a hiker, camper, jogger, Alene, is the home of Schweitzer Ski tailings from these mines are dumped into see-it-by-air buff, skier, boater, naturalist, Basin. You’ll be hard pressed to find snow the Coeur d' Alene River. Now, as we fisherman, or Indian historian, Northern in August, but a ride up the chair lift become increasingly aware of the Idaho has something for you. Coeur d' rewards one with a breath taking view of bountiful land upon which we live, we Alene, scene of the 1975 International 99s the Northern Rockies far into Montana. cease such practices. The river once again Convention July 30 through August 2, is You’ll probably find excellent visibility for is running clear and lands are being located in the Panhandle of the state about this scenic view, as well as during your reclaimed by industrious farmers. one-hundred miles south of the Canadian flying in the area. While we readily admit On the way to Kellogg one can visit the border. to pollution problems, our sparce oldest building in our area, the Cataldo If you arrive by air, you’ll surely see population and environmental awareness Mission. It is being restored and will beautiful lake Coeur d’ Alene. Coming in help keep it to a minimum. Those of you remain an important historical landmark in from the south? Then look carefully where from smoggy areas will especially enjoy Northern Idaho. Rich Indian lore is found the St. Joe river actually flows through a Idaho’s clear blue skies. While in Sand­ throughout the area. portion of the lake, a rare occurrence point, sample delicious “Gem" cheeses One of the things most of you will notice indeed! The St. Joe, incidentally, is produced at the factory there. These is Idaho’s lack of population. The whole navigable and large passenger boats take cheeses are also available at area markets. state doesn’t even have a million people, groups from the docks near the Con­ Coeur d’ Alene is adjacent to several yet it ranks thirteenth in size by land area. vention Center up the "Joe's" shadowy National Forests. If you're the woodsy We are often teased about Northern Idaho waters and back again regularly during the type, a drive, hike, orcampout in the Coeur just being a suburb of Spokane, sum m ers. d' Alene, Kaniksu, or St. Joe National Washington (maybe you think so too!), but North of Coeur d’ Alene is another "can't- Forest will be an experience to remember. those of us who live here choose Idaho miss-it” check point, lake Pend Oreille. Wild game abounds in the forests so bring because we love it. We have a feeling you Stretching forty-three miles from Sand- a camera or an observant eye. Idaho’s will, too! See you in July. British Section's Tenth Anniversary

By Governor Sheila Scott Members of the welcoming committee. Sheila Scott (Governor) greets HRH Princess Alexandra. The Hon: Angus Ogilvy talks with April Clavell (Section Hon: Secretary), The British Section celebrated their Barbara Cannon (Section Hon: Treasurer) and 49Vier James Clavell. tenth anniversary by holding a reception at the top of New Zealand House in the Martini Terrace, with the finest panoramic view that London can provide for lovers of the sky. Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, with her husband the Hon. Mr. Angus Ogilvy, honoured us with their presence. Several overseas guests were present, and notable Ninety Nine ambassadors were the attractive Ann Carter from Australia, and charming Sue Maddock with 491/2er Frank from Texas, USA. The Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce represented the pioneer spirit of the women pilots of an earlier age. (It may be remembered she was actually the first woman to circumvent the world solo in 1930 in her Blackburn Bluebird, which she stowed aboard a steamer for the long ocean crossings of the Atlantic and Pacific!) A number of ex ATA members (wartime opposite numbers to the US WASPS) were with us, and of course Diana Barnato Walker, Lettice Curtis, Joan Hughes and Freydis Sharland were present as Ninety Nines as well as being members of that historic group of women. We were thrilled to receive telegrams and messages from Ninety Nines all around the world. The Girls Venture Corps formed the Guard of Honour for Her Royal Highness. Airline captain Yvonne Pooley (who recently captained the first airline all women crew); The U.S. equivalent to these teenagers are Ann Carter from Australia; Col. Whitbread (a past sponsor of the British Ninety Nines Air the CAP cadets, some of whom enjoy an Race); HRH Princess Alexandra; Sue and Frank Maddock from Texas; Betty Cones (a exchange holiday each year between our co-founder of the British Section). two countries.

Founder Chief 49%er Ernie Cones swears in the new 491/2er, Alan Fricker, while Governor Sheila Scott and immediate Past Governor Freydis Sharland demand their An International group. Ann Carter (Australian Section); Beryl Northcott (ZONTA); Frank rights for the night! & Sue Maddock (Texas, USA.) HRH Princess Alexandra presents HRH Princess Alexandra talks to new 99s Connie Fricker, Yvonne Pooley, and Immediate Past Governor, Freydis prospective Pam Burger. Our AE Chairman, Dawn Turley, can be seen in the background Shariand, with an Amelia Earhart Medal for next to the Princess. Dawn was the recipient of our AE Medal, for extreme bravery, some her services to others in aviation, par­ years ago. ticularly with the youth.

The British Section was founded ten years ago by the then current British Members At Large, Betty Cones, Janet Ferguson and Sheila Scott (not forgetting of course, 491/2er At Large, Ernie Cones!). After assembling nine women pilots our Charter was granted, and it has become tradition ever since to introduce our new Ninety Nines at our annual Thanksgiving party to our guests and the press. This year we welcomed television programme organizer Kay Bird, ex Red Cross Com­ mandant Connie Fricker, aviation Com­ pany Director Yvonne Pooley, and com­ petition aerobatic pilot Lynn Williams aboard our Ninety Nine flight. The new 49V2er, Alan Fricker was sworn in by his honourable lordship our Founder Chief 491/2er, Ernie Cones. Apart from demanding the usual requirements of a 49’/2er, Ernie also duly installed him with the British Section’s traditional chain of old sparking plugs and other necessary accessories. Princess Alexandra, and her husband, the Her Royal Highness presents Joan Hughes Her Royal Highness presented the ’Sir Hon. Angus Ogilvy, accept souvenir with the Sir Alan Cobham Achievement Alan Cobham Achievement Award’ to Joan certificates of Sixty Six & Thirty Three — Award’ for Joan's unceasing good work Hughes, MBE, for her unceasing flying with some Governor’s advice! since ATA days. achievements since the late ’30’s’ until the present time. This is an award which was given to us by the great aviation pioneer, the late Sir Alan Cobham, and is a silver replica of ‘Jason’, woman pioneer Amy Johnson’s aircraft. Amy was the first woman to fly solo to Australia in 1930, and a very good friend of Amelia Earhart. The Achievement Award is only given when it is really merited and not necessarily yearly. The Amelia Earhart Medal was presented by Her Royal Highness to Freydis Shariand, our immediate past Governor, both for her flying and work for others in aviation particularly with the Girls Venture Corps. HRH Princess Alexandra delighted everyone by talking to as many people as possible apparently with not a little knowledge of Ninety Nines, and flying. She and her husband honoured us by their acceptance of our Sixty Six and Thirty Three Certificates — with some Governors Advice — LOVE IS GOING FLYING WITH HIM, of course. A large group of us adjourned to Mr. Chow’s restaurant for dinner, and a few stalwarts closed the proceedings next The Girls Venture Corps formed the Guard of Honour for their President, HRH Princess morning by closing Raffles’ night club too! Alexandra and her husband the Hon: Mr. Angus Ogilvy. INTERNATIONAL SCENE

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NANCY BIRD WALTON practically no flying. She married Charles Waltorv, was made commandant of the by Mardo Women’s Air Training Corps (later the (From facts contributed by John Behr, Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force). Aviation Writer, Australia) Just after the war she had two children, a Nancy Bird Walton, member of the son and a daughter. In the 1960's she Loretta Jean Gragg Australian Section 99s, was the first began to campaign for an aerial ambulance I Executive Secretary woman in Australia to earn her living as a service in the State of New South Wales. It Loretta Jean Gragg - born January 19, charter pilot. In the 1930’s in the "never took five years to raise the money for the was 37 again this year. A native OKIE, she never country” she was her own engineer, first aerial ambulance, a Beechcraft Queen was born and raised in Oklahoma City. She booking clerk, weather prophet and Air. She found time to start the Australian and her husband, Joe, who celebrated luggage porter. At the age of 17, she began Women Pilots Association. When Betty their 26th .Wedding Anniversary February her flying lessons under famous Kingsford Gillies was International President, she 12, have 2 sons; Stephen, 23, and Robby, Smith at Mascot Airport, now Sydney's joined the 99s and visited USA. Since that 22; 1 daughter, Liza, 17, and 1 grandson, main airport. Then it was a small place time (1939) she has visited more than Nathan, 3 years old. with one red dirt runway covered with seven times, even participating in two Loretta loves to cook and Joe admits rough grass. This was 1933, and Nancy Powder Puff Derbies — once in 1958 when readily that her cooking is excellent. weighing 102 lbs. and being 5’ 2” was a she flew with Iris Critchell, and 1961, Reading is her favorite pastime, travel a pretty young redhead with determination, flying with Lauretta Foy. In 1961 her book close second. She is most fond of History, who sat on a cushion in the cockpit of the BORN TO FLY, a fascinating especially the Civil War Period, and can DH Cirrus Moth. Her costume was autobiography of her unusual and discuss almost any area. She will remind knickerbockers worn just below the knee, rewarding flying years. Today, after 42 you that her birthday is the same as Robert like plus fours. She got her license and years of flying, she still holds a private E. Lee, and wedding anniversary is on advanced “A” before she turned 18. By the license, lives in Sydney, Australia, a truly Abraham Lincoln’s birthday! A big fan of time she was 19, she had her commercial great Ninety-Nine with her own particular W.C. Fields, she will stay up all night to license. There was, of course, much male niche in Australia’s aviation history. see one of his old movies. prejudice in those days. It melted before Loretta came to work for The Ninety- her sincere, independent personality. Even Nines in March, 1968, and has seen the when she persuaded Kingsford Smith’s membership grow from 3300 to 4510. An chief engineer to teach her something ardent admirer of The Ninety-Nines in­ about engine maintenance, the men dividually and collectively, she hopes to gradually accepted her with respect. She see a much greater percentage of members finally decided to own her aircraft, a DH returning ballots. Since ballots and en­ Gipsy Moth, in which she went “barn­ velopes are numbered to insure validity storming” around the country, trying to only, she was surprised to hear some make some money by taking people up for thought records were kept from the "joy rides” . She had already organized the numbers as to who voted and how. Not first "Ladies Flying Tour” in Australia. True!! No one knows who gets what ballot Then, on credit, she bought a Leopard number, and no one has ever asked for any Moth, which was imported to her from information of this nature. England. This was big enough for two Nancy Bird Walton, yesterday Attending Conventions and Board passengers, and no longer did she have to Meetings has broadened Loretta’s un­ wear her goggles and helmet. She based herself in Bourke, in the far west of New derstanding of The Ninety-Nines South Wales, in those days called "back organizational structure and been of great benefit on a day to day basis. “It’s a o’beyond” — a long way from nowhere. privilege to be associated with The Ninety- She worked for the Far West Children’s Health Scheme organization, flying clinic Nines” , says Loretta. sisters on her rounds in aerial ambulance • • • work. This was before radio and flight planning, when roads, tracks, fences, and TW O NEW intersections of telegraph lines were all she had. In trouble, she would “swarm up” and Today. BOARD MEMBERS a post and cut the wire and wait until the linesman came to repair it. There was always the problem of finding suitable landing spots, but she made it creditably. California Once she decided to enter the Brisbane to Adelaide air race, a distance of 1500 miles. Chapter Histories She won the fastest time of the 31 starters and the Ladies’ Trophy. She worked too will be concluded hard at her charter and aerial ambulance flying, and on the verge of a breakdown, next issue. she was persuaded to sell her Leopard Moth in 1938. When the war came, she did Mary Vial llovene N. Potter Mary Vial, newly elected Board member, Her Husband, Leslie M. Potter is an enlist the assistance of women in other from Phoenix, Ariz. (Southwest Section, airplane and helicopter pilot and is career fields. Phoenix Chapter), has come up the 99 s Executive Director of Mutual Hospital Each chapter whould consider putting on ladder in a typically leadership way. She Services, Inc. They have three sons, Ted a “Career Encounter” program with em­ has served as Chapter Treasurer, Mem­ and Greg are Private pilots and David is a phasis on aviation. For further information bership Chairman, Chairman, Chairman of solo pilot; they have three grandchildren. or assistance in planning an agenda, mail the 1967 Southwest Sectional (Spring), outs, etc., for such a program, please Phoenix Air Race co-chairman, Section write. (Note my new address is as Secretary, Section Vice-Governor and follow s:) P.O. Box 45021, Dallas, Tx. 75235 Governor. It seems a natural transition into What it's all about International Board. • • • Mary has always been an “activist" in the “devoted service" sense of the word. COMMITTEE N.I.F.A. NEWS After marriage to pilot "George,” and during four children and five grand­ by Joy Feak children, she participated in Brownie The first meeting with N.I.F.A. com­ Scouts, United Fund, Cub Scouts, March REPORTS mittees took place January 22 in Santa Fe, of Dimes, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, New Mexico and all of a sudden things golf, gardening, and Republican Com- started happening. The Spring Meet and mitteewoman. Currently, son Charles is Air Age Education Conference will be held in Santa Fe April teaching her to ski. 17-20 co-hosted by the University of Her first airplane ride was at age five in a 99 Style Albuquerque and the College of Santa Fe. barnstormer's biplane, with her dad. Her Gail Sanderson is the FIRST woman solo cross-country could have ended in By Linda Hooker President of N.I.F.A., a student pilot, an disaster had she not been so exact in Recently I had the pleasure of working Air Traffic Control student and a charming marking her course, for a piston threw a with several 99’s from the Dallas-Fort person. In addition to all the excitement rod through the engine, and with oil all Worth area on a "Career Encounter" and planning for the meet, there will be the over the windshield, she still managed a program for teenage girls sponsored by the World Cup Competition in Santa Fe prior small field landing on a strip called Tacna Tejas Girl Scout Council, the YWCA and to the N.I.F.A. The top winners of this in the desert, rolling finally upside down the local Camp Fire Girls. The following year’s meet will have a spot on the U.S. after her nose gear broke off. Since then 99s discussed career opportunities in the Precision Team that is going to Sweden for she has accumulated more than 1,500 field of aviation for their respective area of International Competition. The interest hours, and flies with the assurance of a expe rtise. and competition will be terrific. Many Commercial license, and an instrument Dorothy Warran - Flight Attendant and events are being planned for all such as a rating. She has flown seven Powder Puff flight instructor Balloon Festival, Cavalcade of Wings Derbies, and many local races. Her Sandra Simmons (First woman pilot with Museum opening, etc. Our 50-60 mile pleasure is now flying all over the U.S. and Braniff)-Airline pilot visibility coupled with the quaint at­ Mexico, sometimes on business, in the Helen Hill - Secretarial and clerical mosphere of our capitol with its mixture of Cessna 182 with her favorite 491/2. positions with the Federal Aviation Ad­ Indian and Spanish culture will make this • • • ministration. year’s Air Meet and Conference a year to llovene N. Potter. Native of Tacoma, Another participant in the aviation portion rem em ber. Washington: Attended Pacific Lutheran of the program who contributed a great Contributions from 99s are most University at Parkland, Washington. deal was W illie Johnson, who works in the essential to aid these great college kids She is a member of the Ninety-Nines, Fort Worth Flight Service Station. Willie with their endeavors in the field of Inc., past governor of the Northwest discussed opportunities for women as a via tio n . Those already contributing are Section; Treasurer of the Whirly-Girls; tower controllers, ARTCC controllers and Chicago Area Chapter, Western N.Y. member of The Helicopter Association of with the FSS. All of these girls were well Chapter, Houston Chapter, El Paso, S.E. America; Aircraft Owners and Pilots, prepared with answers to the girls’ Section, Middle East Section, Dallas, Tx National and Seattle Unit; Pacific Nor­ questions and pass out materials they had Redbird Chapter and the Florida Goldcoast thwest Historical Foundation, Inc. obtained from experience, local airline and Chapter. In addition the All Ohio Chapter (member of the Board of Directors); Federal Aviation Administration offices. In sponsors the Arlene Davis Memorial. This member of Dr. John B. Manning Or­ addition, South Central Section Air Age year Polly Gilkison reports that the Central thopedic Guild; Women’s Council West Education Chairman, Jo McCarrell, made Illinois Chapter has found one of the nicest Seattle Christian Church; She has several “ Peanuts" characters posters ways to serve college flying, that of competed in five Powder Puff Derby’s, one depicting opportunities for women in awarding a qualified young lady a international air race, three Pacific Air aviation and was on hand to help answer scholarship. The Chicago Area Chapter also helped a student form a flying club so Races and two Palms to Pines as well as questions and counsel the girls. several local Washington and Oregon I was extremely proud of all the Ninety- they could join N.I.F.A....how about that for enthusiasm!!! They also invited all the races. Nine participants and the reception they area N.I.F.A. colleges to a fly-in just She has logged over 50000 hours of received from the young women interested before their Regional Air Meet. flight time and holds an Airline Transport in entering the field of aviation as a career. I find it impossible to get information on Certificate with Commercial privileges, The program also included outstanding all the activities taking place all over the airplane single engine land and sea women from the local area from the fields country but there is a way for individuals or multiengine land and rotorcraft-helicopter of business, education, law, sports, chapter chairmen to do this. In support of ratings; Flight Instructor airplane, In­ government and etc. N.I.F.A. a donation of $10.00 per year will strument and Helicopter; ground in­ This type of program is an outstanding get you a subscription to their publication structor advanced and instrument; she is a educational project which any Chapter can known as CONTACT. This may be ob­ FAA pilot examiner for airplane and in­ organize with very little expenditure of tained at the same address that you send strument. She owns a Piper Turbo 260 funds and effort and need not be limited to support to: National Headquarters Office, Com anche. girls only. It is an excellent idea to National Intercollegiate Flying Association She was Captain of the first U.S. coordinate this type project with your local c/o Parks College, St. Louis University, Helicopter team that participated at the Girl and Boy Scouts, YWCA, YMCA, Cahokia, III. 62206. I certainly hope to hear 2nd World Helicopter Championships at CAP, Camp Fire Girls, high schools, and from many more of you personally. My Middle Wallop, England. (June 1973) She etc. In most instances, at least one of address: 2824 Dallas N.E. Abq., New was on the Women’s Advisory Committee these organizations will donate the use of Mexico 87110. on Aviation for two years. a meeting facility, mail outs and help Derby routes, etc. Old flying magazines specific goals and standards that reinforce can be given away and Aero Publishers, what we learned and help improve our AWTAR Inc., postcards should be available. s k ills . Another hangar might be used for a bazaar May I put on my instructor hat for a Wanda Cummings, Reporter with local products for sale. Maybe your moment? Maybe on the next flight you Entry kits for the 1975 AWTAR, available chapter would like to have a hangar dance insist on pegging the wind correction for $3.00 from headquarters, were mailed in the evening. The net profits could then angle and applying it, so the VOR needle in February. be divided 5C/50 between the chapter and stays centered the whole time! Can you Even though, as Board Members, we are AWTAR. We would welcome any hold your altitude + 20 feet? 50? 200? not eligible to race, excitement mounts as suggestions and would like to have a co- There’s a phrase I have found handy, we plan toward July 4. On Wednesday, chairman in each section to help coor­ “What will I do if....?” I don’t mean April 9, the “First-Day” drawing for race dinate “Powder Puff Derby Day" in the morbidly dwelling on dire emergencies - numbers will be held at the Marriott Hotel various chapters belonging to that section. although that does have to be planned for - on Stemmons in Dallas. Luncheon fee is By now, I hope, each chapter chairman has but rather on less earth-shaking con­ $6.75. Make reservations for this gala received a letter with regards to “PPD ditions. I use it more in the sense of an­ occasion with us now. Let us know if you D ay.” ticipation. I use it when I see thun- are flying in, and we will arrange tran­ Palomar Chapter has plans to celebrate derbumpers ahead, or when approaching a sportation from Love Field. As an added 1975 Powder Puff Derby Day at Fallbrook strange, busy airport on a Sunday af­ attraction, we will also conduct tours of Community Airpark on April 6. The Lions ternoon, or when returning home knowing our attractive new office! Club has offered to put on a pancake the visibility could very well have dropped On a more somber note, a Memorial breakfast for us and share the profits. We to 2 '/ i miles. You think of some others. Fund has been established for racers and are aiming at feeding 1500 at $1.50 a head. How long has it been since you practised a friends of the race. Contributions have In addition we plan a hangar display of forced landing, without an instructor, by been received in memory of Doris Eacret, past PPD routes, film s, pictures, and other entering a glide from 3000 feet AGL, Lois Fairbank, Doris Langher, Marion paraphernalia plus a static display of choosing a place to land, going through Burke, and Ruth Hildebrand. antique aircraft and 3 cents per lb. airplane your emergency cockpit check without rides. Another hangar will be used for fumbling, and then leveling off having displaying local products for sale and Aero completed the exercise with no more than RACE ROUTE Publishers books and flying accessories. 200 feet altitude loss? Having trouble Aero Publishers has promised the post­ remembering your emergency checklist? cards by the middle of March so I w ill have Try chanting it out loud while driving until them to the chapters by the 1st of April. it is more familiar than the National An­ Please send in any ideas you may have them . to make “Powder Puff Derby Day” more Then there’s a philosophical question exciting, and I will pass them around. I still for which I have no answer. Why does it need Sectional Co-Chairmen for Middle take so little effort to forget but so much East, New England, North Central, effort to learn and remember? And even Southeast, Southwest, and Canada. more effort to reprogram ourselves? Volunteers, please contact me. Now back to APT. Are you sure you Pam Vander Linden, Chairman turned in your completed APT form, the 1976 AWTAR Ways & Means Committee appropriate part, to your Chapter APT PPD Bi centennial 76 P.O. Box 352, Fallbrook, CA. 92028 Chairman? Was it important to you? It certainly is to the organization to which Pam Vander Linden, Reporter you belong! Thanks to you gals who supplied the Please note: Sally Gluckman, 1323 means to support the ways for the All Mardi Lane, Houston, Texas 77055, is now Woman Transcontinental Air Race. the South Central APT Chairman. Many For the contributions already received &APT thanks to Sondra Ridgeway who served so for the 1976 Powder Puff Derby, we give capably, so long. our sincere thanks and appreciation. This V ______/ Next time you say “I forgot", ask year we are starting something new. We yourself “Why?”. I did - and promptly Margo Smith, Chairman are asking each chapter to hold an annual made some new year’s resolutions, albeit I forgot to meet the December 31st 99 "Powder Puff Derby Day", each year at a it a little late. different airport within the jurisdiction of NEWS deadline. That's why there was no the chapter. I believe that this will give a APT column in the last issue. great deal of added publicity to the Powder “I FORGOT” . Think of the implications FLYING ACTIVITIES Puff Derby, a great deal more local in that catch-all excuse - disinterest, in­ coverage in the media, and also be a difference, disorganization, laziness etc. by Charlene Falkenberg comparatively painless way to raise the Consider too, the other common excuse, “ I necessary money. If we want to continue just haven’t had the tim e." Strange, but we It is frigid cold as I sit here in the with the race, we all have to work for it. never forget or lack the time for those Midwest writing this column. However, by The following are some suggestions for things which are truly important to us. the time you receive your 99 News many Powder Puff Derby Day: The Chapter can Let’s take an example. On your way to places will be experiencing spring time. work with one of the service clubs (Lions, the airport after a long lay-off from flying, Some of you lucky ones live where it is Soroptimists, Zonta, etc.) in the area. They have you ever wondered if you still know nice all year around. Others in the far north are usually glad to help with the refresh­ how to fly? (Usually the thought is ac­ are still in the middle of winter. ments in return for half the profits on companied by a knot in the stomach!) Nevertheless, it is not too soon to be same. In the past we have had pancake Then, once airborne, you are relieved to making plans for Flying Activities. Thanks breakfasts, wiener roasts, hamburgers find you haven’t forgotten! But, how much to each of you FA Chairmen that have with all the trimmings, Kentucky Fried of the skill have you lost without your written me of your planned activities and Chicken, barbeques—whatever fits the being aware of it? to request help. Don’t forget that middle occasion. Planes from nearby chapters That’s what proficiency rides are all letter in A C T. COMMUNICATE. I should be invited to fly in. Scenic rides, 3 about - a chance to have your inner voice appreciate each and every communication cents per pound rides, rides in Antiques, (or the one in the right seat) tell you what that I receive. static displays, and other entertainment you have forgotten. In fact, each and every It is heartwarming to know girls like are popular. An empty hangar can be used flight made can be a proficiency ride by Janice Clemens of the Kitty Hawk Chapter to display pictures, clippings, former using self-discipline to assign ourselves are taking my suggestions of combining Flying Activities with Legislation and Air MUSEUM REPORT Education. Another idea to combine with flying activities is our “bi-centennial by Page Shamburger celebration”. Why not plan fly-ins to Sorry that we've had so little com­ celebrations of the bi-centennial that are munications lately. It's not because the being held in nearby communities. Cities Museum and the dedicated workers aren’t all over the U.S. are being named as a bi­ doing things. They are. But the glamour of centennial city and have special activities a finished building, a fine house for all the planned. Watch your newspapers. vital research material concerning women Our membership is very active even in aviation is just not part of today’s though it is winter time in many places. economic situation. Things we want just Flying Activities have been planned in cost too much right now; so - we must sit recognition of International Women’s Year. still on the big, the exciting projects. The Mississippi Chapter sponsored a Like I said, though, it doesn't mean Charlene Falkenberg, left, International Biennial Flight Review while North we re not doing things! And always, a new Flying Activity Chairman and Chicago Area Georgia’s 99s came up with a wonderful force comes to light. Take for instance Jo Chapter Membership Chairman pinning idea called “Vacation Flying Seminar”. Eddleman. Jo, a Ninety-Nine of long new member, Florence Whipple, January, Betty Fisher and Bea W ilder are keeping standing, has written a book called COWS 1975. the Washington Chapter in the air with ON THE RUNWAY. We haven’t seen a their planned Fly-ins. places to fly to. Anytime you are in that copy, yet, and I don’t think Jo has either, A Spot Landing Contest was held by the part of the country try one of the but she says “ Many write ‘How To’ books Garden State Chapter. I have SOPs for fo llo w in g : but this one is definitely a ‘How NOT to’ Spot Landings. Send a stamped envelope LURAY CAVERNS AIRPORT, volume.” Jo says she had fun writing it. and you’ll get them by return mail. Virginia...Transportation provided to the She has promised and we gratefully The Connecticut 99s got in some flying Mimslyn Hotel for food. After partaking of accept 50 cents per book sold to a 99 while making some Senior Citizens happy delicious food you can tour the caverns, donated to our Museum. We didn’t ask for by giving them rides. and also look at an extensive collection of it. She brought up the whole thing, and If you wanta know about "Pie in the Sky” antique automobiles. that’s what I mean about 99’s world-wide contact Val Johnson of the Greater St. HERSHEY, PA...Lunch at Old Hershey thinking “Museum.” The book is $4.95 Louis Chapter. Hotel - Vi mile from airport. plus 35 cents per copy for postage. It’s These and many other flying activities H A G E R S T O W N , M D . . . E x c e 11 en t called COWS ON THE RUNWAY and by the are being planned. Get to know other 99s restaurant on airport. time you read this, copies will be available, by inviting several Chapters to meet for READING, PA...Convenient restaurant autographed if you ask, directly from: Jo lunch. It’s not too early to start planning a on airport. Serves out-of-doors in warm Eddleman, 4509 Cedell Place, Temple fly-in to your Spring Sectional. Let’s have weather. Vanity Fair outlet % mile from Hills, MD 20031. all seats filled when we fly. airport. Fabulous lingerie and Kay Windsor Then there’s Peggy Brown from up Betty Fisher to Falls Church, Virginia clothes at half-price. Massachusetts way. Peggy, without any has shared with us some interesting Let us know all about your fly -in s . begging from us - in fact, only now do we

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JOIN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE Know about it! - searched out and found 25th Anniversary ALL WOMEN’S IN­ the GeeBee that Jackie Cochran flew in the TERNATIONAL AIR RACE race from London to Melbourne. This is a Q.E.D. model and the only GeeBee known to exist except a GeeBee Sportster in the DATES: Museum in Connecticut. Qualifying: May 19, 20 - Hamilton Civic Well, Peggy Brown doesn’t do things Airport, Ontario, Canada half-way! She got the help (and en­ 1UCSCK' Takeoff: May 22, 9:00 AAM - Hamilton thusiasm) of Charlotte and Ed Granville (he Civic Airport, Canada designed the GeeBees) and decided this Finish: May 24, 12:00 PM - TI-CO airplane should be in our Museum. It’s a TREASURE | Airport, Titusville, Florida long story - a year’s worth of efforts on her Awards: May 26, 8:00 PM - Royal Oak part - but includes phone calls, hundreds Country Club, Titusville of letters, and two trips in her Skyhawk to COURSE: Mexico. Someday, perhaps we can get her A 1428.9 statute mile route beginning at to tell us all about it! Jhur-5. 10*v»dn Hamilton Civic Airport, Ontario, Canada Anyway, she did find the airplane. It’s and continuing with enroute stops at - “in a beautiful memorial exhibit or 1. London Airport, Ontario Canada - museum in Torreon outside of Mexico t to 2. Michiana Regional Airport, South City.” Seems that this plane was flown by witW iV»e Bend, Indiana - Required Stop the Mexican hero-pilot Francisco Sarabia 3. Dress Regional Airport, Evansville, on his record flight from Mexico City to SW Spring Sec-fcional Indiana New York. Sarabia was killed near 4. Huntsville-Monroe County Jetport, Washington and reports have it that the US Huntsville, Ala. Air Force flew his body - and the Q.E.D. Spend Thurs. aft. and evening in 5. Thomasville Municipal Airport, back to Mexico with great ceremony. sunny Tuscon with lodging at the F lo rid a Of course, this is not the end of the 6. Jacksonville International Airport, new Howard Johnson Inn. Fly the story. Peggy hasn’t thrown in the towel, F lorid a Hunt on Friday, terminating in yet. Someday, perhaps, we can share the 7. TI-CO Airport, Titusville, Fla. plane with Mexico. They honor it because Phoenix in time to register for the (TERMINUS) of Sarabia and we could honor it because S ectional. PILOT QUALIFICATIONS: of Jackie Cochran. Minimum 500 total flight hours, 200 So, you see. Our Museum is not static. Pilot-ln-Command hours with 50 Pilot-in- As long as we have the dedication and command cross-country hours, 10 hours in belief of 99s like Jo Eddleman and Peggy aircraft to be flown. Brown - and the dozens more I talk with AIRCRAFT ELIGIBILITY: constantly - our Museum will always be Stock model, non-turbosupercharged, active! The trouble is, we don’t always tell fixed wing aircraft of not less than 145 YOU about it! horsepower and not more than 520 hor­ sepow er. HANDICAPS AND METHOD OF SCORING: Each aircraft model is assigned a handicap in miles per hour based on COMING speeds obtained from timed flight tests over a measured course. Average ground speeds for the total course are computed EVENTS from the total elapsed in-air time. Winners are determined by subtracting handicap Florida Spaceport Ninety Nines miles per hour from average ground speed TREASURE HUNT in miles per hour. High score wins. March 15,1975 - rain date March 22, I975 PRIZES: Kissimmee Airport, Kissimmee Florida $7,000 plus trophies are awarded to the Entry Fee - $5.00 each person in aircraft. top six finalists, plus other special (Spotters are valuable!) Open to female category awards. $3,000 to first place. pilots, but male co-pilots and spotters are SPONSORS: w elcom e. Greater Titusville Chamber of • • • Commerce, Titusville, Florida City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Organizational SANTA BARBARA CONTEST sponsor: All Women's International Air Santa Barbara Chapter of the 99s, an Race, Inc. international organization of licensed START COORDINATOR women pilots, will sponsor a treasure hunt Mrs. A.R. (Alicia) Gooch and spot landing contest Saturday, May 3 Woodruff Avenue 10 . St. Catherines, Ontario L2R 2H7 Deadline for entries is May 3. Entry Tele.: (416) 685-5656 forms are available from Rachel Cowin, TERMINUS COORDINATOR 1230 Crestline Dr., Santa Barbara, Ca. Mrs. Holland (Eleanor) Starkey 93105. 3534 Palmer Drive • • • Titusville, Florida 32780 WASP REUNION Tele.: (305) 269-1969 Hazel Hohn, 605 Jeanell Drive, Carson SANCTIONING AUTHORITY: City NV 89701 and Fran Gustavson, 54 Sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Venturacci Lane, Fallon NV 89406, of the Association, United States Representative Reno 99s will be making arrangements for of Federation Aeronautique Internationale the WASP Reunion to be held June 19th ■ (world authority governing sport flying and flight records). Approved by 99's Contest 99’s Spring Sectional DALLAS CHAPTER 99s Committee (Valera Johnson, Chm.) 45th Anniversary M.P.A. PROFICIENCY AIR RACE South Central Section MAY 17, 1975 THEME: 1930-1975 DALLAS, TEXAS Women pilots from all nations are in­ April 11-13, 1975 Write: BarbaraWhitsell, RaceChairman vited to participate and all past and future Pre-registration: $19.00 P.O. Box 272 winners will be honored at the terminus Registration at Door: $23.00 F arm ersville, Texas 75031 festivities in keeping with the theme of • • • Friday International Women's Year. 1-5:30 Spot Landing Contest. (Please 1975 Indiana Fair Ladies Race Anderson, Indiana, Sept. 19, 20, 21, RACE HEADQUARTERS: identify yourself as a 99 aircraft to the 1975. Race kits now available. Send $2.00 Airport - Canada tower. Touchdown will be with main to Mrs. Sue Bathauer, 11861 Hoster Road, Hamilton Flying Club gear on white line or after. Touchdown Carmel, Indiana, 46032. Hamilton Civic Airport before line disqualifies you.) If you • • • P.O. Box 40 will be coming earlier or later than this, Mount Hope, Ont., Canada please contact unicorn 123.0 and have W is-Sky Run Tele.: (416) 679-6044 them call The Royal Inn 692-3022. JUNE 21, 1975 WIS-SKY RUN, H o tel - C anad a Friday Night: Nothing is planned for this WISCONSIN 99 PROFICIENCY AIR Royal Connaught Hotel night. All but this meal is included in DERBY, MOREY AIRPORT, MIDDLETON, 112 King Street East your registration cost. WIS. P.I.C. MUST BE FEMALE. CO-PILOT Hamilton, Ont., Canada L8N 1A8 Saturday REQUIRED: MALE OR FEMALE. SEND Tele.: (416) 527-5071 8:30 Bus to Old Abilene Town $2.00 for RACE KIT TO PAT WEIR, RT. 5 Airport - U.S.A. 9:00 Breakfast (Continental Style) BOX 162, MARSHFIELD, Wl 54449 Terminal Building 10:00 Preview of Mountain Flying Clinic • • • c-o TI-CO Airport Authority by Colorado Chapter CALENDAR NOTICE P.O. Box 548 10:30 Special Tour for Men of Texas JUNE 7, 1975: 3RD ANNUAL MINI­ Titusville, Florida 32780 Aerospace DERBY, Hayward Air Terminal, Hayward, Tele.: (305) 267-8780 10:30 Business Meeting Calif. 10:30 a.m. Non-stop 300 mile round- Hotel - U.S.A. 12:00 Lunch and Guest Speaker, Gordon robin speed and cruise-and-proficiency Holiday Inn B axter races for pilots with less than 750 hours. 4951 S. W a sh in g ton Avenue 1 :30 Tour of Old Abilene Town Sponsored by Golden West Chapter, The Titusville, Florida 32780 3:00 Bus to Elmdale Airport; Crop Dusting 99s, Inc. $1.50 entry kits available April 1 Tele.: (305) 269-2121 Demonstration by Ed Hargrove; through May 15 from Geri Wiecks, 1588 Organized and conducted under the Parachuting Exhibition by Lou Sparks Forge Road, San Mateo, Ca. 94402. direction of All Women’s International Air (President, Texas Parachutist Council), Registration fee $12.50 per person. Race, Inc. in accordance with the sporting Tony Sparks and Ken Mathews Includes memento, continental breakfast Code of the Federation Aeronautique 5:00 Bus to hotel at briefing, 2nd banquet. Internationale and with the Sporting 6:30 Buffet Dinner, Combo 'til 10:30 Regulations of the Nat’l Aeronautic Sunday Association. 7:30-8:30 Weather Briefing by Flight World’s Largest For further information please contact: Service (Flight Plans will be taken.); Aircraft Brokor # v ALL WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL AIR Continental Breakfast Selling or Buying - le t th e -A-BBOKOB Professionals serve you RACE, INC. 9:00 Bus to Airport; Free transportation is P.O. Box 9125 available at other times if necessary. PLANE-A-BROKOR Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33310 Please let us know in advance if Home Office: P.O. BOX 7, SEYMOUR. TENN. 37865 TEL: 615-573-9646 Telephone: (305) 587-3741 (Virginia Britt) p o ssib le .

Chapter Reports

Hamilton has been one of the first cities Plans are getting under way nicely for to proclaim "Amelia Earhart Day”, and the Angel Derby and hopefully will be one whereas this year the famous “Angel of many activities undertaken by the 99s as Derby” on its 25th Anniversary will start at their contribution in the celebration of East Canada Section the Hamilton Municipal Airport, and International Womens Year as declared by whereas we wish to further recognize our the United Nations. Zonta Clubs, our "Z" Club and the Ninety- Nines Inc., sponsors of this all-women International Air Race and their work to FIRST CANADIAN CHAPTER sponsor the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Nora Parish, Reporter Awards and other learning opportunities On January 10, 20 women members of for young women to contribute to the 1st Canadian Chapter together with advance of aviation. members of the Zonta Club, gathered in Now Therefore I, Victor K. Copps, Mayor the office of the Mayor of Hamilton, of the City of Hamilton do hereby proclaim Ontario, his worship Victor K. Copps. Mr. January 11th 1975, to be Copps read a proclamation declaring “AMELIA EARHART DAY” L.toR. Gillian Holden, Chairman 1st. January 11th, 1975 as Amelia Earhart day in Hamilton and urge everyone to join in Canadian Chapter, Mayor Copps, Barbara Brotherton, Governor, Alice Gooch, in Hamilton. The proclamation reads as honouring the memory of the late Amelia Chairman Angel Derby, Sheila Scott, Dean fo llo w s : Earhart in this way and to support our of women, McMaster University, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR efforts to make the 1975 Angel Derby the PROCLAMATION most successful in the 25-year history of Hamilton, and the Chairmen of “Z” Club WHEREAS: this great international event. and Zonta respectfully. MAPLE LEAF CHAPTER tremendous success that they hope we will Miss Isobel Bennett, one of Australia’s Jean Fenton, Reporter attempt another. most distinguished marine biologists and We are a busy group of women, who are At our February meeting took care of all an authority on the Great Barrier Reef. very liberated as far as women of the world pertinent business and discussed coming Miss Bennett gave a particularly in­ go, in this year that the United Nations are activities. Jack de Bagheera who is the teresting talk on how coral reefs form and out to liberate women. We fly, we sell Real 49’/2er of Giselle has taken over operation how they grown and showed this with Estate, we take University courses, we get of EDUCAIR a flight training enterprise in slides taken locally and from the air. The our commercial, instrument and night Montreal so plan a night of LINK work Coral Sea area is entrenched in Australia's ratings. We are Secretary's of aircraft soon. Plan to do some airport marking in history, early in Captain Cook's voyages of companies, Queen of Flying Farmers and the Spring. Also discussed the Spring discovery and later in the Coral Sea Battles yes, we are wife, mother and grandmother. Sectional meeting which is to be a joint of our United States Allies. Who says we are not liberated? meeting with the Western section in Christine W ills, Australia's Governor is We of the Maple Leaf Chapter have a Winnipeg, hosted by the Winnipeg making an extensive flying tour of busy year planned. We are making plans Chapter. Hope to be well represented at it, Australia to visit her wide flung Committee for our Poker Run and already have been in and hope to see some of our American 99s before our annual general meeting. This the Listowel Santa Claus parade, showing there also. meeting is scheduled for Sunday 16 the public that women do fly. We are not March, 1975 at 0800 hours at the Freeway all Grandmother’s, but thought this says Motel-Hotel, Perth, Western Australia. what we are. This date coincides with the Annual Grandma Is Off Her Rocker General Meeting of the Australian The old rocking chair is vacant today, Western Canadian Section Women's Pilots Association Silver For Grandma is no longer in it. Anniversary Meeting and also with the She's off in the plane, just buzzing around. Australian Women Pilots Navigation Trial Now Grandma is off to classes today. in recognition of the International She's versatile, forceful, dynamic. Women’s Year. Christine was ac­ Her typewriter clackerty-clack through the GREATER WINNIPEG CHAPTER companied on this trip by her brand new n ig h t Marg. Rubin, Reporter baby Marguerite Clare, who is beautiful. For Grandma is writing a book. The papers are full of news about the She isn’t content with crumbs, COMETOTHE record New South Wales Air Race to be run as of old with meagre secondhand FIRST ALL-CANADIAN March 22 from Sydney to Narromine and know ledge. MEETING March 23 continuing Narromine to Dont’ bring out the mending for Grandma April 11 -13, 1975 Summerton. It was won last time by the to do, In Winnipeg 99s, so good luck this time, girls For Grandma has gone back to college. There is a legend circulating Sydney’s We are busy organizing the first All- air fields of a girl who boarded a light MONTREAL CHAPTER Canada meeting to be held April 11-13 at aircraft during the approach of Cyclone Sandy Frank, Reporter the Holiday Inn in Winnipeg. As well as Tracy in gale force winds and saved one Christmas found our 99s really venturing providing an opportunity for the Eastern light aeroplane from the devastation that to distant lands! Althea Smith went to New and Western Canadian sections to meet flattened the City of Darwin and smashed Zealand where she met and flew with a 99 and hold discussions, special activities are all aircraft. She is said to have landed in of that land of gnus and emus! Upon her being planned. We are looking forward to Sydney five days later but no trace of her return she then hopped over to France for a meeting all the members and hope they name can be found. few weeks where she plans to meet, and can all attend. The late 99s, Ruth Hodges and Pie improve her French while flying, with one In January, we welcomed back Rosella Gursansky are to be remembered in a of those “Chic” 99s. Patti Sue Gould went Bjornson to the 99s . Rosella is one of the Scholarship which will enable licensed south to Florida in a Cessna 150, stopping founding members of the Greater Win­ pilots to train towards a Class 4 Instrument at Key Largo and Key West. She then nipeg Chapter. She is currently flying as R ating. picked up a Cherokee 180 and did some first officer on the Fokker F-28 for Transair 99 Anne Carter is home after flying with island hopping in the Bahamas. Irma and Ltd. out of Winnipeg. Dr. Wessell in the Baden Baden Rally, Syd Selig flew to Grand Cayman but had to In December, our chapter hosted a gaining 17th place over all, and 2nd in the do it the hard way - by Air Canada - their Christmas party for children from the twin Comanche is laid up for a major School for the Deaf. After games and overhaul. supper our members flew the children over January found our chapter very busy the city to view the Christmas lights. The promoting International Women’s Year and children really enjoyed the flights since Aviation month. Together with the Cen- none of them has ever flown before. taure Aero Club we put on a “Flying The Chapter is also occupied with the without Fear" Ladies Night to try to turn Poker Derby to be held on June 14. This those petrified passengers (wives and girl­ has become an annual event for us. Pilots friends of flyers) into competent co-pilots from all over the province will be par­ in one easy lesson. Georgette Buch, an ticipating. Again, it promises to be a instructress and our latest member, gave a successful, fun-filled event for everyone. talk on map navigation and then showed a film called "Come Fly with Me, Darlene,” a S' \ terrific film for those who don’t think they 99 Nancy Bird Walton, centre, want to become interested in flying. The photographed dining out with 99 Mutz highlights of the dinner were the brief talks Australian Section Trenze - Germany, left and Mrs. Alan Bean, given by our guests of honour. They were wife of the U.S. Astronaut. Nancy opened Mrs. Lucille Grant, the first Canadian her charming home to women pilots stewardess, she started with Trans Canada recently to entertain 99 Margaret Golledge Airlines in 1938. And Miss Frances V______/ of All Ohio Chapter. Nancy also held a Oneson, the first Canadian woman Air AUSTRALIAN SECTION Christmas Pool-side party which was most Traffic Controller. Both these ladies Rosemary Colman, Reporter refreshing in Sydney’s hot summer, and delivered delightful sagas of their ex­ recently gave a dinner party for Florence periences and answered all our curious The Ladies' Night of the Australian Beamon of Aloha Chapter. questions. Our turn-out for this surpassed Insititute of Navigation was chaired by 99 Photo - Courtesy of the Australian our wildest dreams and was such a Margaret Kentley. The guest speaker was W om en’s W eekly. Ladies' Division. In France she met Joseph of South West Africa. She tells me that the t \ Marie de Beauregard and Danielle Decure. only disagreements that they have is trying Whirley Girl, Rosemary Harris has just to decide which one of them flies the best! Middle East Section renewed her helicopter rating in Adelaide, Jenny Louw has been flying a variety of DELAWARE - MARYLAND South Australis. She took the opportunity planes to Gaberone, and Port Elizabeth PENNSYLVANIA - VIRGINIA to make contacts with many women fliers recently, and looks forward to being able in the states she visited. to do her twin rating soon. Aurial Miller just loves living in Cape The Royal Aero Club of N.S.W. now Town. One can’t blame her either, for this CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER has two women on the flying staff. city, found on the Southern tip of the Mary Galbraith, Reporter Many 99s were among the group of Continent of Africa enjoys a Mediterranean women pilots and friends who toured the climate, and can boast some of the most Our January meeting was held at the Hawker de Haviland establishment at beautiful scenery of our land. Aurial has lovely 200 year old home of Mary and Jim Bankstown, viewing Caribous, DC3s, the joined the Cape Air Club and says that the Hull which they are currently restoring. boat building division and the division enthusiasm these pilots share is most Ten members were present. Plans were responsible for manufacturing the wing infectious. So much so, that she went out discussed on the Spring Sectional as our ribs for Boeing 727s. and did her night Rating soon after Chapter will host this event for the Middle Canberra 99 Helen Blackburn is touring “joining up." It is possible that the next we East Section to be held at the new con­ the Northern Territory and the famous hear of Aurial will be that she has a vention center in Hershey, Pa. Following Birdsville tract. Dawn Gregory is moving to Commercial License. the meeting and a delicious ham luncheon Perth but intends to keep her nursing and we enjoyed an auction of articles donated flying interests. by the girls. "Boots" Husted was our The Award for the best performance by a SOUTH CENTRAL AFRICA SECTION capable auctioneer and the proceeds woman pilot in 1974, was awarded by the Brigitte Hildebrandt, Reporter fattened our treasury. Redcliffe Aero Club to 99 Virginia Gilfelt. February's meeting was well attended as She is commencing work on her com­ It’s been a quiet time with very little by everyone was eager to help prepare mercial subjects. Pam Barlow and 491/2 way of flying activities to report from our decorations and centerpieces for our forth­ Keith are departing from Queensland for end, but faint stirrings are being detected coming Sectional. The entire meeting the New Hebrides. at all corners of 'South Central Africa,’ consisted of cutting, pasting and planning Nancy Leebold spoke most en­ which augur well for the future. for this event. We predict it will be full of tertainingly at the Aviation Historical The South African girls spent an ex­ delightful surprises and one you will long Society as guest speaker and amongst ceptionally interesting - and useful-day at remember. Two prospective members, those present was Layne Glanville Waterkloof Airforce base near Pretoria Betty Parthemer and Lynn O’Donnel were W illiam s. towards the end of last year. ’High Altitude also on hand to help. Overseas visitors: Navigation’ was the topic of a lecture but, In May, our members are anticipating a Air Traffic Controller, Claudia Carlson of interesting though it was, it couldn't Safety Clinic sponsored by our Central Pa. Santa Clara Valley Chapter toured the match the fascination of the Mirage Chapter and Piper Aircraft. Alice Fuchs is Kingsford Smith, Sydney, Control Tower Simulator which some of us were actually Chairman for the event and she will be with Shirley Harris and Senja Robey. allowed to attempt to fly. And attempt is assisted by 49'/2 Bill. Many interesting Marion Zaegel, Alaska Chapter has been the word - the antics reflected on the in­ things are planned for this clinic and your renewing acquaintance with Marie struments outside (critically watched by reporter will have more at a later date. Richardson. Marion toured the East Coast presently non-battling 99s ) were What our members have been doing: of Australia and tried Snorkling on the something to behold. That was as close as Carol Windsor, our chairman, has recently Great Barrier Reef. Muriel Guggolz of we are likely to get to the real thing for the finished teaching CAP ground school for Santa Fe area toured Tasmania and Vic­ time being, as our airforce adheres strictly private pilot and will begin another soon. toria and is staying with Marie on her way to the regulation not to take women up in Joyce Williamson has been appointed to to Perth. military aircraft. On the other hand, the staff of CAP Group 1300 as Aerospace A minor invasion (friendly) is expected in however, we were amazed and very pleased Education Officer. Her husband, Ken, Is April when an Australian Fly Yourself Trip, indeed at the genuine interest taken in our arranged by well known Arthur Shutt, aims. If ever a get-together with a hitherto arrives from Los Angeles. very remote and vitally important body committed to aviation fostered insight and mutual understanding, this was it! Credit to Ingrid Heinz for paving the way. The Rhodesians managed to get in a South African Section helicopter ride when they visited a crop- spraying concern in February to be Central Pa. Chapter members airmarking initiated into the intricacies of this at Oregon Hill specialised kind of flying. Another visitor from the States, SOUTH AFRICAN SECTION Charmian Byers-Jones managed to meet Merle Ball, Reporter both the South African 99’s and the Flame Lilies of our section within a few days of Our bi-annual Sectional meeting is each other (something which some of our planned for April and should prove to be a South African based members are still tremendous amount of fun. 99s from all trying to achieve...) She was very welcome corners of South Africa will congregate in indeed and we hope she enjoyed her the pleasant surroundings of the Holiday jou rn e y. Inn at Maseru. In future I’ll have to issue a directive to I believe Sheila Scott is planning a visit please stage major events in flying careers to South Africa within the next couple of a little further away from the report weeks. It would be most interesting if she deadline. I had confirmation an hour ago could be at our meeting to tell us of her that Ingrid Heinz has obtained her latest accomplishments and ambitions. Instrument Rating. Congratulations, that’s Anneliese von-Wallenberg-Baum and a great stride forward! Everyone please Marion Garberick and Helen Sheffer ad­ 49'/2 Klaus delight in flying for business as note that she has offered to teach the rest miring their work during airmarking. well as pleasure, in the remote arid areas of us how..! Deputy Group Commander. Marion Cherokee Arrow. Joan Bertles is now a Garberick resigned her position as Group FAA Flight Examiner for Private and Commander and at the same time that Commercial and based at Mercer County position was assumed by 49'/z Jack. Airport, Trenton, N.J. Ann Turley and 491/2 Major Turley are Our newest member is a gal from currently working on their instrument Newark, Dela., Anne Grussemeyer who tickets. Debbie Bartolet and Ronnie flies a 172 from Oxford (Pa.) Airport. Anne Johnson were recently hospitalized. is Assistant Manager at the Wilmington Mary and Bob Galbraith returned from a Savings Fund Society. month long trip to the western states in Anne Shields had the opportunity to their Navion Rangemaster. They visited in show our Amelia Earhart film and spoke to New Mexico, Colorado and Montana. It a local NOW group in January. (National was their first encounter with mountain Organization of Women) fly in g . Our November meeting was held at Lancaster Airport using Lancaster Aviation Sally Williams and Barbara Marder were on facilities. After the business meeting we EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA SECTION duty in the Maryland 99s booth at the showed the film “Powder Puff for Joan’’ Gail Lingo, Reporter W O M A N ’S FAIR held in the clubhouse of and had lunch at the Stockyard Inn. What a Pimlico Race Course. Thousands attended lovely job Fran Wright did organizing this Our very hard-working Kate Macario and the one day affair; many were introduced m eeting. family were finally caught up with and to the 99s and women in aviation. Also on January meeting day brought snow, given a very deserving award for their duty at the booth throughout the day were sleet and rain but still 30 stouthearted gals contribution to aviation. The Chester Chairman Rene Birch, Donna Hawkins, turned out at Pottstown Municipal Airport County Pilots Association awarded a Barbara Feader and June ffanson. to show Eileen Reider all her plans and beautiful plaque to Kate, 49'/2er Tom and arrangements were not in vain. Everyone sons Michael, Matthew and Mark for their enjoyed the film of the 1972 Terminus at enthusiasm, dedication and many hours of Toms River, N.J. PPD. hard work over the past years. We met in February at Franklin Institute, Congratulations to a wonderful flying Philadelphia, and had a tour of the Hall of family of whom we are all very proud. At the same time we were pleased to Aviation and viewed the film “48 hours have another member of our Chapter, Anna Coast to Coast.” Captain Ralph Barnaby was our host and was assisted by our Spivey, given an award with the same L to R, honors for her work and many hours of member Mary Robinson-excellent at­ 49'/2 Phil Birch, Md 99 Chairman Rene tendance. devotion at Chester County Airport. Birch, Ginny Vogel, Lenora Eaton, Monica Fran Wright, our flying Grandmother Reilly, and Doris Jacobson at Greater from Lancaster just returned from flying MARYLAND CHAPTER Pittsburgh Chapter's first Sectional— Fall her 172 to Key West, Fla., stopping at Paulette Jones, Reporter 1974. They did a great job as hostesses! Florence, N.C., Boca Ratan and St. Petersburg enroute. In December she also MD 99 Jill Brown is the first black VIRGINIA CHAPTER flew her plane to Wellsville, N.Y. to go woman in the nation to be enlisted in the Kendra J. Roth, Reporter deer hunting. She didn’t get one but next US Navy’s flight training program. She is year...Quite a gal! the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brown You are right. We didn’t all fly to the 99 Cindy and Art Bretnall had a vacation of Millersville, MD - both pilots. Her meeting in Caroline Schutts “dream flying their Twin-Commanche to Abaco in mother, Elaine, was also a MD 99. Miss machine." But it makes a nice background the Bahamas where they stayed for a week. Brown was one of four civilians chosen fora picture of us who flew into Luray for Edie and Jim Bullitt took their four when the Naval flight training program was the Nov. get together. children in their Cherokee to Vermont over reopened for eight more women this year. To say Jan. 18th was all wet, is an the Washington Birthday weekend-had Jill earned her private pilot license from understatement! Despite the weather, wonderful skiing with an abundance of Lee Airport. She began officer training at many members met at the Hanover Airport snow . Newport, Rl, in November 1974, and will and lunched at the Holiday Inn. Our Wanda Hansen delivered a car to San enter Navy flight training at Pensacola, FL, Chairman, Carol Mathews, announced that Antonio while 49’/2er Fred flew the Navion. in April or May 1975. After further flight the raffle tickets for the five band radio After several days of bad weather they training at Corpus Christi, TX, Jill will be were available to sell. The drawing will be were able to return home in their faithful qualified to fly fixed wing aircraft - either March 15. We hope to raise money to pay flying machine. transport or weather service planes. our incorporating fee. Carol also an­ Yvette Hortman took her children to Other 99’s stayed busy in January with a nounced that she and her 49Vi are ex­ Aspen, Colo., over the Christmas holidays booth at the Women’s Fair in the Pimlico pecting a baby. Congratulations to you for their first venture in skiing. Clubhouse. With good weather on the way, both. Just think, a 24%. Adele and Sid Parsons flew to New plans are being started for several air- Then came Feb. and a time to meet at Orleans for some Post Graduate work and markings, ballooning and an APT day. Sky Bryce, the airport with a ski slope for a to see the Mardi Gras. neighbor and, you guessed it, a weather The writer and 491/2er Jack just returned problem. A few gals managed to meet at from a great flying vacation to Ft. Myers, the planned time. Others found them­ Fla. We went all the way the day we selves talking to various approachs center planned and returned the day we plan­ and tower controllers. March has got to be ned...CAVU...didn’t have to leave the better. After all, the weather has only one Navion in any strange airports this trip. way to go. Oops—the following weekend Alice and Dottie Hartle is traveling around Europe Ray Meisenheimer and the Lingos flew to while her Navy 491/2 is seeing Europe via New Hampshire for some skiing and guess Outgoing Governor of the Middle East aircraft carrier. She plans to call 99s in the what-the Navion is till tied down in Keene, Section Jackie Scott(D.C) passes the gavel various countries she visits. N.H. because of rain, fog and hail. to new Governor Maryann Jessup Mac- Janie Allen is instructing people in the We are proud to say we have two new conochie (Va.) with Treasurer Boots Carbondale, III. area in the new sport of Flight Instructors...Beth Whirlein and Husted (Central Pa.) and Secretary Doris orienterring. This is a race in which the Brenda Hildebrandt. Joan Jones also Jacobson (Md) at Fall Sectional meeting in contestants disappear into the woods, passed her Commercial on 2-22 in a Pittsburgh. earring a map and a compass. They depart at two to five minute intervals searching Wells are present. The February meeting fledged 99. Roz Lavin and her 491/2 flew for control points which will lead them to was notable, too, for new faces. We were their Cherokee to the Bahamas and Dana Mack just returned from a flight to Florida. the finish line. delighted to have Courtney Evans, from the While on a winter vacation to San Juan and Our Chapter was represented at the Australia Section, as our guest. Doris M. other Islands, Chickie Alper reported flying I.W.Y. in Jan. by Mary Ann Jesup Canter became our newest full-fledged Prinair Commuter which was piloted by a McConochie, Luci Thompson, Rosemary member; Dabney Hart our newest transfer, lady named Judy Stanton. Judy hails from Conaster and Anna Marie Foqua. from Eastern Pennsylvania; and three San Francisco, has been flying only five In March, we will visit Navy squadron prospective members joined us for their years and has all her ratings. Now there's VRC-40 at N.A.S. Norfold. The squardon's first meeting, Kathy Lehman, Vicki L. Executive Officer, Commander Roth, will McQueen and Mary Frances Silitch (Mary an inspiration for all women contemplating a career in aviation. give us a tour and show a movie on Naval Frances is with the National Pilots Our February meeting at Millville, New A viation. Association). Janet Batterby and Ruth Jersey began with the weather crashing April will be a poker run. Good weather Freckleton, whom we have not seen in down just moments after our windy spot has been requested so that our newest some time, were among the members at landing contest. Wanda Mammel and 49'/2 member, Kim Waldrop, can enjoy a day of this large turnout. Lewis were undaunted by the frigid air. The flying along with the rest of us. It must have been Jo’s book; the overlong business meeting could not have winner this time was Dolores Zilincar and attracted so many, but we did accomplish since the distaffers were far outnumbered some important work. Our nominees for in the contest, we must conclude that a International Office are Mary Clark, Hazel certain gender is more than holding its’ Bartolet and Jackie Scott. Helen Delaney own. Competition never hurts. agreed to take on slate preparation for next Now for the outstanding news - our season's Chapter offices. Our fledgling program for the day was devoted ex­ speaker’s bureau got off the ground with a clusively to the eventful and nostalgic 92 small stable of speakers, to talk to in­ year flying careers of our sparkling Alice creasingly receptive audiences about Hammond and her 49'/2 John. Since the Caroline Schutt (Bay Cities Chapter) general aviation, women in aviation, and program was so extraordinary we shall not stands in the door of her airplane, while Ninety Nines. Our baseline briefing is attempt to cover it here, but shall offer it as Virginia Chapter 99s group for a picture loaned to us from GAMA. We invite a special report to all our 99s at some before flying home. inquiries from interested chapters. future date in the 99 News. Alice has Spring is almost here, and Bea Wilder kindly consented to allow your reporter to WASHINGTON, D.C. and Betty Fischer have set up our first 1975 write a personality profile, while modestly Gladys E. Wise, Interim Reporter fly-in to Smithville, March 16. wondering if her activities since the beginning of her flying career in the The International Women’s Year Take-off twenties would be of sufficient interest to Dinner, reported elsewhere in this edition, the readers. Any lady who is considered a was the culmination of intense December pioneer in aviation, who has been in such and January activity. Special thanks go to New York-New Jersey Section spectacular company as Amelia Earhart Fay Wells, who probably has done more to NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY and Ruth Nichols, and who has been a encourage women in aviation than anyone past International President of the 99s else. Irene W irtschafter, dinner co- doesn’t have to do anything. Just sparkle! chairman with her Zonta counterpart, ^ / And that's the truth. spent many long hours in the effort, along GARDEN STATE CHAPTER with stalwarts Jean Ross Howard, Fran Dolores Jane Zilincar, Reporter GREATER NEW YORK CHAPTER Nolde, Mary Jo Oliver, Blanche Noyes, and Julie vom Saal, Reporter many others. Helen Wray and Helen Hewitt On January 12th we were guests at of the Shreveport Chapter flew up for the Hammonton Airport operated by George On January 15th we lost a very dear and event bearing a proclamation from their Arslanian Jr. After our spot landing dedicated 99 Lois Fairbank to New Mayor. Soon after arrival, they presented contest, won by Dolores Zilincar, we had a Horizons. Lois joined the 99s in 1943, was themselves at Take-off headquarters and meeting with guests Mayor and Mrs. Clark twice Governor plus many, many im­ went to work, working all through the day of Hammonton. Mr. Marvin Small, our portant committees. Last year, though ill, on Saturday before the dinner. guest speaker, enlivened the afternoon she again served as our Chapter Secretary. Our February meeting was held at Jo with his appraisal of the benefits derived Lois and her Mother truly loved all 99s. I Eddelman’s house. Jo’s book, COWS ON from all phases of aviation. would like to say God Bless to another fine THE RUNWAY, is just off the presses and Chairman, Claire Kurica, conducted the dedicated 99 and her 491/2, Barbara and Ed she was kind enough not only to host the meeting and officially announced Smith­ Evans who eased Lois's problems and pain meeting, but to inscribe the book. We ville Airport as the site of our 1975 during her long illness. We all extend our recommend it to all Ninety Nines. It is GARDEN STATE 300. The date is Satur­ deepest sympathy to Lois's Mother. absorbing reading. day, June 7th with the 8th as rain date. This will be a short profile on Sally Irene Wirtschafter gave a detailed after­ Deadline for entry is May 10th. (send one Buegeleisen, Chapter Vice-Chairman, for action report on the IWY takeoff dinner, dollar for your kit to Janis Blackburn, you will be reading a longer one in her followed by Fay Wells, who is now deeply Chairman.) Committee Chairmen include: book “Into The Wind" which relates the involved in a display of the Ninety Nines' Rules, Alice Hammond; Entries, Dana life, trials and triumphs of our beloved Max Bicentennial Star program. After being Mack; Impound, Stephana Gredsted; Conrad. A MUST for your aviation library. opened to the public here, the display will Registration, EdytheFein; Transportation, Sally has many talents. Her first priority is be made available as often as possible to Mary R. Myers; Banquet, Claire Kurica and husband Abbott, then Mother, teacher, other chapters and sections. Proceeds Dolores Zilincar; Judges, Chicky Alper; writer and author. It is no suprise that she from the IWY Takeoff dinner are financing Route, Grace McGuire and Kitty Pankow; is a member of the Aviation Space Writers this, as well as a healthy contribution Program, Judy Meltsner; and Awards, Assoc., Author’s Guild and WACOA. Her ($300) to the International Forest of Sandy Duma. friends say she has a well earned title of “raconteur extraordinaire” andean whip up Friendship -- part of the D.C. Chapter's News: Diane Shaw passed the in­ continuing effort to make the nation’s strument written. Mary Rose Myers, Roz a dish to delight the most discerning 200th birthday a memorable - and Lavin, Edythe Fein and Wanda Mammel gourmet. Truly a 99 who wears many hats. We had a fun Xmas nite at our Chapter remembering year for Ninety Nines are working on instrument ratings, Bea Chairman’s home in Bronxville, N.Y. The everywhere. Coverdale, Claire Kurica and Stephana Sproul’s delivered all Xmas presents to the Any meeting is a success when our Gredsted are APT, Grace McGuire passed Children’s Ward at Bellevue Hosp. NYC, a charter members Blanche Noyes and Fay her CFI written and Kitty Pankow is a full project of our Chapter which was started State provides only food and clothing). Chapters, despite the cold, foggy, North. by Ruth Nichols. These are hard to place children and A splash party held at Betty Lou Hubin’s Doris Renningerand I attended the kick- children who will stay there temporarily (and 491/2, Tom) was our February off banquet in Wash. D.C. which began until problems at home are resolved. meeting. George Meade, “Traffic Eye in International Women’s Year. The first The Long Island Chapter officially the Sky” , detailed traffic conditions in the month, January began by a salute to welcomes Lorre Ness as our newest New York Metropolitan Area while he flies women in aviation. They chose to com­ m em ber. WOR-AM’s Helicopter 710. We learned of memorate Amelia Earhart’s record the traffic problems, and gained hints on breaking flight from Honolulu to Oakland. NEW YORK CAPITAL DISTRICT CHAPTER tower communication and low flying in We are all impressed with our Peg Weiss, Reporter marginal weather, a no-go for our non­ Balloonist, Penny Amabile who has also helicopter pilots. Just because your new reporter was a passed her Instrument Instructors written Kudos to Peggy Naumann, CFII, ATP, little slow getting started, don’t think the and during November spent three days at and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, all chapter was. Our new slate of officers Wellesley College Careers Conference while taking time out to add a future 99 to Nancy Fitzroy, Ann Matthews, Betty Elliott meeting with students interested in our area. Rebecca, born in January, has and Helen Fansler have led us through a aviation as a career. already taken her first ride in an airplane busy fall and winter. Ruth Wentz is representing the 99s and and spends her time at Liberty Aviation, Chairman Nancy Fitzroy and your women in aviation by assisting a group of Caldwell-Wright Airport, with her sister reporter were all set for an early takeoff on Explorers, Boy Scouts of America at and Mother, Chief Pilot for L.A. Clarice a CAVU day to the fall section meeting in Somerset Airport in N.J. Bellino and her 491/2, Joe, flew to Exuma in New Jersey when a malfunctioning brake Jan. 19th Doris Renninger, Whirl-Girl January and upon return both obtained aborted the plans. The delay for repairs No. 59 flew to attend the 20th Anniversary their multi-engine ratings. Jeann Silver, in precluded our making the meeting, so we “Hovering" at Anaheim, Calif. Doris flew spite of hospitalization complications, flew to Keene, New Hampshire for a both a Jet Ranger and an Enstrom and also received her Glider, Sea, Multi-Engine and marvelous lobster lunch. Not a bad had rides in two French Helicopters, a Instrument ratings. Betty Lou Hubin substitute for a disappointed crew! Dauphin and Gazella. continues upgrading even after receiving Chapter members had a great op­ Our new Chapter Secretary Sharon her Sea, Commercial, Glider and portunity to evaluate their instrument Conover and husband filled two empty Instrument ratings. Micki Thomas has flying skills when Bob Rosencrantz gave seats of an Aztec from Teterboro, N.J. to Commercial, Instrument and Multi-Engine. us full use of two ATC simulators for our Nassau and happy Sharon added seven Louise Galfas keeps all her ratings, October meeting. beautiful left hand seat hours to her log. Commercial, Instrument, CFII, extra­ Our November meeting was cancelled to Welcome to our new members: Alison current as a salesman for Wiggins Airways allow us to join with the local unit of Holland, N.Y.C., Sara Rose Neubauer, (N.Y. Piper). Angela Kovacs with her CFI PATCO and other Capital District pilots for Bronx, N.Y. Joyce Green, Chappaqua, and Commercial is inundated with an informative pilot-controller seminar. N.Y., Dorothy Freydberg, White Plains, students at the newly-formed Teterboro January 11th inaugurated the beginning N.Y. and Carol Jarecki, recent transfer Flight Academy, both by flying and of International Women's Year, and Nancy from Germany who now lives in Rye, N.Y. teaching ground school. P.A.M. Crouch, Fitzroy, JoAnn Perko, Ann Matthews and If I have included everyone, our mem­ inactive, holds a Commercial rating. Kay Lillian Roylance represented the Ninety- bership now totals 43. Brick, holding Commercial and Nines at the local Zonta meeting to As the weather here is miserable I plan Instrument, is kept active as a Director of commemorate the event. N.P.A. Selma Cronan has her Commercial. to brush the ice and snow off my faithful The flu bug forced cancellation of our Blossom Friedman, Vicky Searles and your Cessna 206 and have flying fun with my February meeting. In March we'll have a reporter are concentrating on instrument Florida friends. superb program about what it was like to ratings! 11 really fly the old mail routes. Betty Lou Hubin helped celebrate 1975 LONG ISLAND CHAPTER Capital District is on the move as a International Women's Year by bringing Anita Coderre, Reporter chapter, and so are its individual mem­ the 99s to the forefront for "Zonta” . Helen bers. Nancy Fitzroy flies her Cessna 310 to Daisy Poss passed her Commercial Egan Levy, brought the 99s past, present engineering meetings. Lillian Roylance written and is continuing to get the rest of and future to the Mid-Atlantic Pilots and Peg Weiss flew in Lil’s Debonair to the ratings. Passing also was Mini Association, a group bringing safety to all Elmira to visit Ralph Haeslop of the Claremont with her Instrument. Ida Van pilots in our area. With the assistance of American Bonanza Society and then to Smith, Flight Clubs started on a project to our Chairman, Betty Barlia, the MAPA Binghamton for lunch. Ruth and Rob work with New York Family Courts and group viewed the 1972 Powder Puff Derby Green flew their Skymaster to St. Peter­ children who have had a brush with the film. All present were enthusiastic about law. Alice Borodkin is working with Ida by sburg, Florida on business and to enjoy the accomplishments of, and reason for, touring the schools and talking to classes some of that sunshine. Ruth tells us of the being Ninety-Nines. great activities of the Grasshoppers. Joan about careers in aviation. And a blessing to you all....May the sky and George Gannon, with pilot friend Emil Catching up on some late holiday news, rise to meet you. May the wind be always McKay, flew the Gannon’s Baron to Fort the Long Island Chapter had their at your back. May the sun shine warm Lauderdale and Port Charlotte, Fla. Christmas Party at Ruth Dobrescu's upon your face, the rains fall soft upon The Northeast will soon be free of the “Governor’s Mansion.” Nicole Rodecki your fields, and until we meet again, may told us she has been shopping for a icy grip of winter, and once more the skies God hold you in the palm of His hand. suitable DC-3 to transport her family (6 will beckon enticingly. children) for a Christmas vacation in upstate New York! They finally had to PALISADES CHAPTER resort to driving by auto for a fun-filled 4 Helen Egan Levy, Reporter days of winter sports. Top O’ the Mornin’ to you all! Shure and The Long Island Chapter contributed the Leprechauns have worked their $60.00 to the St. Christopher’s Home in magic....with a wee bit of help from our Sea Cliff, Long Island at Christmas. devoted members. Would you believe the Presentation was made by Ruth Dobrescu, 25 charter members have increased to 27 Alice Borodkin and Doris Abbate. They and the enthusiasm of a delightful group were given a tour and were most impressed have tipped their rainbows to 27 prospects. with the loving care given these children. Our thinking is to sponsor each prospect, The money was gratefully accepted, to be one for one! Helen Egan Levy News Editor - 99 News used for programs of development for We might be a new one, but 'tis a flying' New York-New Jersey Section Palisades which they cannot use state funds, (the and, right now, one of the swimmingest Chapter Laurie Spence flew to Fla. during the holidays, visiting many family members New England Section along the way. Stops included Wash. D.C., CONNECTICUT - MAINE Delray Beach, and Lakeland. Then on to MASSACHUSETTS - NEW HAMPSHIRE Key West where there were a record RHODE ISLAND - VERMONT number of visitors for the season. Ruth Crowell Zimmerman has been selected "CFI of the Year” for the New CONNECTICUT CHAPTER England Region. Ruth, one of our very active members, is a flight instructor at Vivian Utko, Reporter Harriet Fuller, Chairman, Eastern New Bradley Intn'l Airport with a whole list of England Chapter 99s, and Muriel Earhart ratings. Congrats and loads of luck are Our January meeting day was a day to Morrissey at Logan Airport 11 January extended to her. remember. The meeting covered alot of 1975. As for our months’ activities...nil...snow business and was highlighted by the NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER addition of two new members. We are and ice cancelled out our business meeting and Fly-For-Lunch-Brunch, plus Anne Good, Reporter proud to announce: Claudia Stuart, RFD the rain dates. So...we'll try again next No. 2 Box 66 Stonington, Conn. 06378 and month for more favorable weather. Congratulations to Pamela Hicks. She is Sue Costanzi, 95’/2 Great Plain Rd., attending U.S. Navy Officer Candidate Danbury, Conn. Welcome! Following the EASTERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER School at Newport, R.l. for nineteen meeting we proceeded to Hotel Sonesta in Lucille Flynn, Reporter weeks. After commissioning, she will go Hartford fora joint luncheon to launch IWY on to pilot training. in the state of Connecticut. Those present Boston's Logan Airport, 8th busiest ir> Flying since she was fourteen, Pam has were the area Zontians and the Conn. the world, was the scene on January 11, acquired an impressive flying record; Chapter 99s plus the city’s Mayor and for a joint meeting of our chapter with obtaining a private, commercial, and flight other city and state representatives. The ZONTA, a fellowship of Executive and instructor rating, she received her in­ affair was highlighted by two speakers one Professional Women. The combined structor rating at the age of nineteen. being Sister Mary Ellen Murphy who as a meeting was called to celebrate the month Before entering the Navy, Pam was consultant to NASA on the recent moon of January, dedicated to Women in employed by White Mountain Airport and explorations, explained with slides the Aviation, as part of the International worked summers at a flight school at findings and workings of the flights to the Women's Year. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts. moon. She was most fascinating. The Billie Downing, Georgia Pappas and other speaker, our Nancy Tier (charter Mona Budding were in charge of the member), spoke of Amelia Earhart, her arrangements for the delightful luncheon ( ------flight, and her goal as a woman and her in Restaurant 76. Harriet Fuller very ably great inspiring spirit for the freedom of the Southeast Section presided over the 93 women and 2 men ALABAMA - FLORIDA - GEORGIA air. All in all it was a day to remember and who were present. Georgia, an employee MISSISSIPPI - NORTH CAROLINA Mary Scribners planning made it so, of MASSPORT, arranged for a guided tour SOUTH CAROLINA - TENNESSEE especially obtaining TV coverage of the of a TWA 747, after which we boarded a event. To top it all our chapter received an bus to visit the “ inner circle” and working official proclamation to IWY from the facilities of this beautifully developed ALABAMA CHAPTER states’ first woman Governor, Gov. Ella International Facility. Juanita Halstead, Reporter Grasso. Harriet introduced the first of our two At this writing, our chairman, Evelyn guest speakers, Mel Gregorie, Chairman of The Alabama Chapter has much old Kropp is recuperating from surgery and the Status of Women Committee, New news and I will try to report our past we’re all wishing her the speediest England District of ZONTA. Mel referred to meetings briefly. recovery. Amelia Earhart as their most outstanding On November 3 we had a lovely meeting member. She gave a description of her in Luverne, Alabama. The weather was service organization and informed us that a perfect and we had'the pleasure of having portion of each member’s dues is placed Bee Reid, our Governor with us. into their own Amelia Earhart Fund. On December 8, Juanita and Foy In order to familiarize our guests with Halstead, hosted the Christmas meeting at our purpose, Harriet read a brief history their country home near Montgomery. In and told of the many activities of the 99s. spite of low hanging, scuddy clouds we She introduced Mrs. Muriel Morrissey, had a good crowd. The business meeting Amelia Earhart's sister, who spoke briefly was mainly devoted to a review of the on the attributes of the “special people" proposed By-Law Changes. L to R Mary Scribner, Chairman Evelyn who make up our organization. For a change, Sunday, January 5 was so Kropp, and Nancy Tier (Charter Member), This memorable day was made out­ clear and beautiful you could see for receiving the official proclamation standing by Mrs. Morrissey’s recitation of twenty miles. We all flew into Huntsville’s beginning International Womans’ Year in a poem written by her sister and con­ Jet-Port to enjoy lunch and meeting with Conn., from the states’ first woman sidered a fair summation of Amelia the girls in that area. Miriam Pullins, Governor. Earhart’s philosophy of life. Chapter Chairman, presided at the Four of our members had the op­ “Courage is the price that life exacts for business meeting. Reports were heard. portunity to view the early stages in the granting peace. She announced the stop in Huntsville of making of the new A.E. Medal. Bobbie The soul that knows it not, knows no the Angel Derby. Herbert, Nancy Tier, Audrey Sweet and release The February meeting was in Clanton. Vivian Utko visited the Medallic Arts Corp. From little things; Cloudy, overcast skies kept some away. in Danbury, Conn. and had a complete tour Knows not the livid loneliness of fear, There were, however, twenty three present, of the processes involved in manufacturing Nor mountain heights where bitter joy in c lu d in g 4 9 1/2S and guests. commemorative medals. While we were can hear Everyone enjoyed Minnie Wade's there the A.E. Medal was in the process of The sound of wings.” hospitality and lunch at the Clanton being scaled down from it’s original draft We felt outselves doubly blessed on this Holiday Inn. to actual size. It was all very interesting occassion to not only be able to meet at The March meeting will be held in and fun to see the various stages of the the same airport where Amelia Earhart had Mobile and is an overnight meeting with a production of the medals, and the metals done much of her flying, but also to have visit to Bel Iingrath Gardens. The themselves. her delightful sister as our honored guest. Mississippi Chapter is invited to join us. BLUE RIDGECHAPTER and Virginia Gilreath recently purchased Second in the series, by invitation of Virginia Gilreath, Reporter “99” INC for her 1975 car tag. Wonder what Lockheed-Georgia Flying Club, was held the girls will think up next??? in Marietta, Ga. Kay added Mountain Flying to her duties as M.C., Alyce, Byron and Betty repeated their specialties. CAROLINAS CHAPTER The third presentation, in Albany, Nancy Duncan, Reporter brought the Strongs, Betty, and Wanda The Carolinas Chapter has been busy, back. Wanda and Marian Banks with a wide variety of activities. Our most Comanche’d up from Dallas, mostly on recent meetings have been concerned with solid gauges, as far as Montgomery, Ala., m discussing the International resolution then drove the rest of the way. So did Left to Right - Chairman, Louise White; recommendations and candidates for everybody else-drive, that is. Not one soul Southeast Section Governor, Bee Reid and International Offices, as well as endorsing was able to fly in. We were all delighted at Hostess, Virginia Gilreath at the Dogwood and helping to organize a seminar in the size of the audience considering the Room in Charlotte, North Carolina lor the conjunction with Air Service, an FBO in really dreadful weather, replete with rain, January Meeting of The Blue Ridge Greensboro. This seminar is rather unique, wind, and a few tornados thrown in. Chapter. we believe, and we'll report it in detail in Sponsoring this seminar were FAA and Our January meeting in Charlotte, was the next issue. Gray Air Service of Albany. held at the lovely Dogwood Room with 37 We welcome to our group Babs The seminar will be repeated this lady pilots attending. A buffet luncheon Rochester, Jo Payne, and Barbara Leitner. sum m er. was served; hostesses were: Virginia They are new members and a tremendous Gilreath, Priscilla Stickney, Anne Adams asset to our Chapter. Barbara recently FLORIDA SPACEPORT CHAPTER and Cremilde Blank. received her ASES rating. Nancy Jones, Bonnie Quenzler, Reporter Guest speaker was Southeast Section Nita Hudman, and Aileen Hamrick got Governor Bee Reid of Chattanooga, instrument ratings this past year. Louise The Spaceport Chapter is not resting on Tennessee. She was very helpful in giving and Herman Smith's daughter, Linda, is its accomplishments this year. Behind us us ideas for future organized chapter currently working toward her private is September's Deltona Derby Air Race, highly successful and on the agenda for activities. license. We are all thrilled about that and next year. The October meeting in A movie film of the Powder Puff Derby can't wait to see her fly that gorgeous Melbourne refreshed us on the new part 61 was shown, encouraging our girls to enter Bonanza. the Ju ly 4 race. On February 2, we met at Miller Aviation and 91 FAR's. To encourage us all to Two new members joined our chapter, in Columbia, S.C. Frances Miller and become APT, one member furnished her Patty McManus and Dorothy Penney, a Sylvia Roth greeted us. That’s one of our aircraft, and a flight instructor his time, for retired airline stewardess. favorite meeting places so we turned out in check rides. Other chapters might con­ Carolyn Pilaar is trying out her new A & large numbers in spite of very dreary sider this at their own meetings. In November, Vero Beach members P license. She is rebuilding a Luscombe. w eather. She has the wings ready to be primed and The chapter presented one of the Amelia hosted a workshop for our March Treasure covered. Earhart first day covers to each of our new Hunt. December found us in Orlando at Carolyn and Virginia Gilreath are hard at members and prospective members. Juanita Blumberg’s home ‘Tranquility’ for a work preparing for this year's Powder Puff Now we are all looking forward to Spring Christmas Holiday Luncheon served to Derby Race. They have TAR No. 14 Sectional. Our chapter, along with Kitty Florida Grasshoppers and Ninety Nines. reserved as their plane race number. It is Hawk, will be hostess. With the leadership Juanita is now a columnist for the “Florida Carolyn's first try and Virginia’s second of our member with the mostess, Page Aviation Journal". attempt as Pilot-ln-Command of he- Shamburger, this one promises to be a January’s meeting was held in St. Augustine, where we enjoyed a tour of the aircraft, a Cherokee Arrow 200. super good one. The Chapter's February meeting wai Old City. In February we met at Mayport held at Greenville, at Thermal Belt Aviation Naval Station in Jacksonville. There we DEEP SOUTH CHAPTER in the main terminal building. Those who were royally escorted about the Base and Betty W. McNabb, Reporter came "early" went to the beautiful toured a new Destroyer Escort, the Thunderbird for lunch. In spite of another The deep South Chapter met in Albany, C apodonna. weekend of bad weather, we had a large Ga., at Commander Air Service’s plush and Is Shirley Osborne lucky or what? She turn out of members and prospective hospitable conference room. Luncheon at was one of seven 99s from the Spaceport members. A total of 23 lady pilots were the new Terminal restaurant, and an ex-, Chapter who attended the AOPA Plan­ present. Ruby Guinn of the Carolina cellent presentation on the Care and tation Party and came away with several Chapter let us use her F.B.O. facilities and Feeding of Engines by Ralph Aldrich, prizes, including a radio and a panel cover. we enjoyed having her attend our meeting. Maintenance Chief for Commander. Then she won the VFR ETA prize at the A group of us flew into Pickens Airport North Georgia and Deep South chapters November Grasshopper meeting in to take part in the Pickens Civil Air Patrol have coordinated activities lately with Freeport - a four day vacation at a “Flea-Market". We set up our own booth three “Holidays with Wings”--Vacation Bahamian Resort! and sold many different items. It was a Flying Seminars. Each has been spear­ Nine Spaceport members aided in the tremendous success. headed by North Georgia’s Pauline judging of Embry Riddle Aeronautical Soon as the weather clears we have Mallary, implemented by Southern Region University’s NIFA meet in Daytona during many outdoor activities coming up, such Gado’s Safety Specialist, Herb Schaaf, and November. The ladies participating were as Airmarking, a Proficiency Race, an MC’d by N. Ga. Chapter Chairman, Kay Cy Beers, Alma Drummond, Juanita Airshow in Asheville, N.C. and other Guice. Each has attracted close to or more Blumberg, Bonnie Quenzler, Ricky money-making projects. than 100 listeners. McDaniel, Gail Sims, Wanda Morgan, "We salute” Chairman Louise White for First: Atlanta. Deep South Alyce Shirley Osborne, and Dot Parsons. All but doing such an outstanding job directing us Strong, with 491/2er Byron, showed breath­ one of the contestants were male. and her deep devotion to our chapter. taking slides of 9000 miles in their Cardinal Kissimmee marks the spot of our Lucy Merritt received her Instrument “Sky-Camper”, Savannah round-trip to Treasure Hunt in March. If you have never Rating recently. Ground Instructor Carol Alaska. Carolyn Steele (N. Ga.), presented flown in a treasure hunt you've missed a McKinney gave us a test on rules and Mountain Flying. Wanda Cummings gave fun experience. We would like all regulations to make sure we were all aware her sparkling specialty, Flying in Mexico. Southeast Section Ninety Nines to join us. of the changes since last November 1, Betty McNabb of Deep South presented For information call or write Juanita Blumberg. See also our announcement 1974. tips on Island-Hopping and Over-Water Louise White’s blue and white Mooney Flying, and told the audience what a elsewhere in the News. Aircraft has “99" LW as her call numbers Ninety Nine is. Still under consideration for late spring is an airmarking project. Something with a MEMPHIS CHAPTER The Mississippi Chapter welcomes two short name, right? Belle Hedges, Reporter new members to The Ninety-Nines: Next month’s report will include more Barbara Freeman of Columbus and Judy Charming Sandra Simmons (Dallas news of terminus plans for the 1975 Angel Peteet of Greenwood, both new Private Chapter) inspired all Memphis 99s with her Derby. The race this year from Toronto to Pilots, and both avidly interested in flying accomplishments leading to the Titusville promises a large field of con­ and The Ninety-Nines. They have each achievement of becoming Braniff’s first testants. Ellie Starkey, Ninety Nine ter­ been faithful attending meetings and woman pilot. Sandra was the guest minus chairman reports a flurry of helping our projects. speaker at a luncheon held to kickoff preparations. A newsworthy item in aviation circles International Woman's Year in Memphis. It See you at the Treasure Hunt! within our State is that the 1975 FAA was sponsored by the Ninety-Nines and Instructor of the Year Award was won by a Zonta Club of Memphis in honor of Amelia woman, Suzie Lambert. Suzie is not a 99, Earhart. Chris Brown, who is both a but we can all feel proud that “one of us Ninety-Nine and Zonta, was chairman of lady pilots" has been so honored. the event which attracted 200 men and Kittye Green is the first to become APT women. Mayor Wyeth Chandler issued a for 1975, with Jenny McWilliams second. proclamation for Women’s Year in Come on girls, you’ve got to have your Memphis. Southeast Governor Bee Reid BFR, anyway, so take along your APT and 491/2 John flew in from Chattanooga fo rm . for the event. New member Carol and John Jackie Enochs, who is based in Edwards came down from New Madrid, McComb, has completed plans for Missouri especially to hear and meet hostessing a Stop on the April ’75 Sandra. Louisiana Air Tour at “her" airport. We Chris Brown's iniation into “ski country” look forward to meeting those of you flying was the greatest! With Rosemary making the Tour. Plans are underway for and Bob W illiams in their Barron and Hilda the "Magnolia Air Tour” to begin at the and Doyle Savage, she spent a glorious close of the combined Southeast-South week skiing Snowmass at Aspen while Central Section Meeting in April 1976, in staying in the fantastic Guggenheim Sharon Leavine and the rest of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana. mountain chalet. Spaceport Ninety Nines invite all women That winter weather changes plans of r ------pilots to enter our Treasure Hunt at winter flying is known too well. Belle and Kissimmee March 15. Posey Hedges were stalled in Denver two North Central Section days after skiing Vail before flying on to ILLINOIS - INDIANA - IOWA FLORIDA SUNCOAST CHAPTER Chicago with still two more overnights KENTUCKY ■ MICHIGAN - MINNESOTA Doris Herndon, Reporter spent in Ainsworth, Nebraska and Moline, MISSOURI - OHIO - WISCONSIN Suncoast 99s experienced a very Illinois because of snow storms. Martha enlightening and interesting meeting in and Frank Tobey outran the weather at January when we toured Mac Dill Air Force least as far as Greenville, North Carolina ALL OHIO CHAPTER Base in Tampa. The 94th Tactical Fighter on their business trip to Charlotte. Charleen Mehaffie, Reporter Squadron really presented a first class tour Gladys Estes, Dot Wilson and Hilda which included a close up inspection of Savage chased the sun down to West Palm Our January meeting in Springfield the F-4E Phantom jet, the control tower, Beach in Hilda's plane. At Tallahasse, turned into a weekend affair for many of us the Aerospace Physiology Training Center however, the Mooney developed a due to Virginia Thomas having hospitality and the Rickenbacker Lounge. Our guides mechanical problem and there it had to at her house the night before which was for the day, Sgt. Schwend and Capt. Jerry stay for repairs. Now they have the great very enjoyable - great chance to get to Stalnaker were charming and provided an excuse for another trip to Florida to bring it know each other better. Virginia was also unforgettable day for us. home again. our hostess for the meeting, and we had a The February meeting was held in In spite of winter, Carolyn Sullivan is good turnout considering the weather did celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the setting a good example in practicing her not permit flying. Our speaker was Caro chartering of the Suncoast Chapter. spot landings as well as giving her most Bayley Bosca who was in the WASP Twenty-four members enjoyed a lunch informative aeronautical talks to Memphis program during WW II. complete with birthday cake, at the Hilton Prep Schools. “Strive in ’75!” The Ohio House of Representatives Hotel in St. Petersburg. Special favors and proclaimed January 11-18, 1975, "Ohio a copy of the charter were presented to the MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER Women in Aviation Week” as part of three charter members present; Jessie Jenny McWilliams. Reporter International Women’s Year and January Corser, Thelma Dawson and Ethel Gibson. Our February meeting was held in Aviation Month. Many of our members got We were glad to welcome Mary Rose Meridian and included a Tour of the Navy some good PR via newspapers and radio, Myers, a guest from the Garden State Meridian Air Base, complete with orien­ and our chairman Pat Fairbanks was on TV Chapter. Christie Sample, Terri Walters tation rides in a Singer Simulator which in Cincinnati. The 99s were honored by the and Barbara Maxey are new members gives the same effect as being launched Fairborn Zontas at a dinner at the Fairborn pinned at the meeting. A movie was shown off an aircraft carrier, and on Instruments Holiday Inn on January 15 in conjunction on air safety to get us off on the right foot. yet!! Members of our families were guests, with Women in Aviation Week and Doris Ethel Gibson and Betty Hood have as well as prospective members: Sarah Gill, Ann Buvinger, Vi Blowers, Marsha informed us they are planning to fly the Willis of Canton, Pat Bowney of Butler, Greenham, Janet Kelley, and Judy Winn Powder Puff Derby. Good Luck girls! Ala., and Ruby Dickerson of Clinton. The a ttended. A painting project is planned for March Navy is a superb host and allowed us to Our February meeting was held at at Albert Whitted Airport, St. Petersburg. view the finest machines they use, their Lunken Airport, Cincinnati, and once again readyrooms, and training facilities. The the weather kept all of us on the ground. skipper of the base, Commander Benjamin Our hostess was Chairman Pat Fairbanks. Woodworth, presented our Chapter with a She presented our program showing slides photograph of their jet trainers used by the of aircraft accidents and mishaps at VT-19 Squadron, and personally signed by Lunken during the past 15 years. Virginia him. Wanda Garson is responsible for Thomas and Rosalie Wyse invited having arranged this unusual and in­ everyone to join them for hospitality the Florida Suncoast 99s touring MacDill AFB, formative outing for us. We have been evening prior, at the Ramada Inn where Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 8th invited to come again next year! they were staying. Betty Bobo attended a Flight Instructor on programs for Decatur, Mattoon, and but is now also flying a Cessna 411 part Refresher Seminar in Knoxville, Tenn. in Bloomington January Zonta meetings. Did time for a corporation. January, and while there she visited the you know that Amelia Earhart was also a Joan Boyd and family had a great flight Tenn. Chapter 99s where she was a sponsor of Zonta and that they, too, have to Florida in their Cessna 182. Left Decatur member before moving to Ohio. Pat an Amelia Earhart aerospace eduction with 6 inches of snow so really enjoyed Fairbanks attended a three day Flight award? Also January was National “ Honor that Florida sun! Instructor Revalidation Seminar in Women in Aviation" month. Jeanne Morse CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER February at Louisville and also passed her presented a program for a Cub Scout Blue Sandy Klock, Reporter ATP written - congratulations. and Gold banquet and Barbara Jenison will Our APT year has begun again, reminds give the program for the Slip and Skid Connie Huffman, our APT chairman. club, a group of Springfield, III. pilots. With all these gals being called upon for programs, our chapter decided that more CAPE GIRARDEAU AREA CHAPTER 99s would be willing to present programs Sue Long, Reporter in the community if they had available an already assembled programs to use at least as a starting point. Kathleen Wood, chairman, appointed a committee to assemble such a program. Barbara Jenison, member of the Illinois Members of the Chicago Area Chapter Aerospace Education Committee, recently want to tell you about their visor hats attended a committee meeting at Evan­ which they are wearing in this photo! ston, III. There she heard Gordon Cooper, These visors are available as a great astronaut, relate many interesting ex­ money-maker for all chapters! They are periences while speaking for the red, with a star-studded blue and white dedication of the new National Aerospace band with 9 adjustable slots. The front College in Evanston. boasts of the history of the 99s, with Mary Waters, race board, reports plans membership requirements and a 99 and committees being finalized for the llli- compass rose. Selling them at air shows is Nines Derby to be held at Champaign, III.- a lot of fun, and the “sellers” not only Willard Airport May 23, 24, 25, and rain Sue Burford, Elmer Heuer, Mary Boyd, make money for their chapter, but get to date May 26th. We are looking forward to a Lois Feigenbaum and Evelyn Braise at enjoy the air show at the same time! See fine race this year. Co-sponsoring the annual dinner. page 299 of 99s directory for details in Derby are the Chicago Area and Quad ordering—make $$$ this summer, the fun At the annual pot luck meeting Mary Cities chapters. way! Boyd presented Gene Williams and Lois Deed Holcomb and 49’/2 Max had a fine January 25th was a special day for Feigenbaum with certificates of ap­ flight in their Cessna 210 to Treasure Cay, preciation for their work on our past Bahamas. Also making a long flight in a Chicago Area Chapter-46 of us par­ section meeting. 210 were Jean McLaughlin, husband Mac, ticipated in a wonderful tour of the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at We also voted to subsidize a different and another couple. They thoroughly chapter member and send her to the enjoyed a tour of Central America. Aurora, Illinois. There were morning and afternoon tours, and there was a tour guide International Convention each year. Libby Kaiser and family spent Christmas We were happy to have Millie Limbaugh, in Aspen skiing. A plus for husband Bob for every 7 or 8 people. Very personalized! Nadine Heuer, and Gene Williams meet and son Jim, was hang gliding. The Jon Our Center has been computerized for with Cape Girardeau Mayor Tooke and sign Totmans have a hang gliding (flying off of about a year now, as the whole country will a proclamation declaring a week in January the mtn. on skiis) school on the Tiehack be eventually. It was fascinating to stand at the controllers’ elbows and watch the as “Women in Aviation Week.” area of Buttermilk Mtn. One of our members, Nell Rice, gave a tiny green blips move across the screen, speech to a large group of Future each with a little block of information next Homemakers of America. She told them to it showing the flight number (for airline that many careers were available to women traffic), the aircraft's altitude, and a in the area of flying, and it was still number coding which, when punched in on possible to be a wife, mother and the side console, gives a read-out of points hom em aker. of origin and destination and all other Lois Feigenbaum has been appointed pertinent information on the flight. Co-Chairman of the Advisory Committee It was a wonderful opportunity for the on Aviation, formerly WACOA. She will be gals of our chapter, especially those who in Washington in March for a planning were instrument-rated, to be able to see meeting with FAA Administrator, how IFR traffic is controlled and to meet some of the voices on the other side of the Alexander Butterfield, to help set up the Central Illinois 99s are busy planning for m ike. next meeting of this group. the llli-Nine Derby at Champaign, Illinois— Sylvia Sheldon is back after a long stay Willard Airport May 23, 24, 25, rain date in her second country, New Zealand. CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER May 26. L to R Joan Boyd, reporter, Flying her beautifully-restored Joan Boyd, Reporter Kathleen Wood, chairman, Barbara DeHavilland “ Moth,” Sylvia recently Jenison, public relations, Mary Waters, qualified for her New Zealand pilot’s Our January meeting was held in race board, and Marjorie Hughes, license, as did her 491/2er Bayard. Centralia on a bright, beautiful January prospective 99 and entrant in her Bonanza. day. It was the only meeting of the last Gen Bowman spent the holiday season four that had better than minimum IFR Jayne Schiek got into another blizzard on her seat (?) in the Virgin Islands after weather! Five of our gals attended the IFR after flying her daughter back to college at falling off her bike and injuring he. foot. flight clinic in Bloomington recently; they Minneapolis after Christmas vacation. Curse you, Red Bike! were Jean West, Mary Waters, Barb When the weather finally cleared enough Sue DeWulf and family went to Phoenix Brusseau, Dot Wright, and Joan Boyd. At to fly home, the ice was so thick on her for the holidays and caught headwinds least two-Deed Holcomb and Jean West plane that it took from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 going down for the good time and attended the flight instructors clinic in p.m. to thaw in a hangar heated to 80 tailwinds coming back home. Carbondale. Ruth Ritter, Jan Vanatta, Jean degrees. Ruth Frantz and Marion Servos with West, Louise Stahly, and Joan Boyd were Marsha Marvel is still teaching school 491/2ers flew to Long Island, Bahamas, through rain, snow and ice to reach the opening, and how better to set it off than sunshine. They report Stella Maris lodge with lady pilots? So much to do, in fact, now has its own landing strip. that it lopped over into Feb. with another Mary Panczyszyn flew to Hayward, combined gathering with the Zonta Club to Wise, with her 2 boys for a bit of help them honor our ’Copter Sue. snowmobiling--son Mike, with 30 hours, Meanwhile, our individual members was a great co-pilot! have been working on personal up-grades. Rita Adams, our chapter’s charming 99 Our Aeronautical Engineer Secretary, jewelry saleslady, has been blessed with a Nelda Lee and fairly new member, Ruth second daughter, born January 23rd. Schueler have both passed their A warm welcome to new members Instrument writtens; Sue Matheis and Val pinned so far this year: Florence Whipple, Johnson are taking helicopter training; Betty Pepich, Gail Rezabek, Charlotte and our already too-busy Chairman, Doris Bliznick, and Arta Henson. Also to Avis Kuhn, is instructing in Commercial as well Women in Aviation Day O'Connor, who has transferred to Chicago as Private ground school. The new year has brought a busy Area from Minnesota. Winter is a good time for getting sch- schedule for our gals and a real challenge FUN! FUN! FUN! Yes, it’s the 1975 llli- martz and our Feb. meeting was an to our membership to meet the goals set Nines Air Derby, to be run this year out of exercise in doing just that, thanks to our forth. We will be hosting the Spring Willard Airport, Champaign, III. It’s open two guest speakers. Multi-talented, mucho Sectional in 1976. A committee was for­ to both men and women; fly for either experienced Fred Atkinson of St. Clair med to help in site-selection. Chairman, airport tried to put us at ease about what speed or proficiency. Co-sponsored by 3 Dorothy Niekamp presented their Illinois 99s chapters. Come on and join us he referred to as the “Stall-Spin Syn­ recommendations and final selection was for a real fun weekend! For race kits ($2) drome," followed by 491/2 Jim Board who made for the Fireside Inn, Bloomington, and more info, contact Von Alter, R.R. No. told us he practiced “Student Centered Ind., with probable dates of May 14-16, 1, Box 419X, Coal Valley, III. 61240. Instruction" as he lectured on the "Agony 1976. and Ecstasy of Flight Instruction.” (Or, I APT chairman, Dorothy Niekamp is wonder what ever happened to old whats- GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER pushing for 100 percent APT Chapter. his name, my instructor!) Such a worth Jan Pocock, Reporter Three members are now currently APT for while evening and our thanks to hostesses 1975, Chairman Dorothy, Lillie Danek and Irene Rawlings, Alice Jackson, and Laura Lois Hawley. Sellenger. We’re looking forward to spring Congratulations to Claudette Parker, and lots of lovely flying weather. We’re Multi-Engine rating; Mildred Newman, about due! We wish the same to all of you. Mary Campbell, CFI ratings and to Joyce Shriver, CFII, who completed an aviation weather observer school and is now an official weather observer for Sky Harbor at Eagle Creek Air Park, Indianapolis where Mayor John Poelker of St. Louis, she is employed as a flight instructor. surrounded by 99s, as he signs The Indiana Fair Ladies Race will be held proclamation for Women in Aviation Week. in Anderson, Ind. Sept. 19, 20, 21 this year (Did he have a choice?) after postponement last year due to the January found STL 99s moving in all fuel shortage. (See notice under coming directions collectively, as well as in­ events) dividually, promoting women in aviation. Under consideration is the geographical Pursuing the declaration by the U.N. Gen. division of our chapter. The committee Assy, of "I.W.Y.,” we received consisting of Sue Bathauer, Chairman, proclamations from the cities of Dorothy Smith, Martha Holst and Marty Washington, Union, and St. Clair, Wyall have conducted discussion Missouri. In addition, Val Johnson and meetings with members to be able to Sue Matheis have each been doing their bit present a feasible solution to the Chapter. on the “Chicken Kiev” circuit, addressing Sue Matheis, of the Greater St. Louis luncheon and banquet affairs of Rotary Chapter, winner of the 8th Annual Doris IOWA CHAPTER Clubs and the like, going all out to spread Mullen Whirley-Girls Scholarship. (See Annetta Haack, Reporter the word. How fortunate for us to have story p. 12. Jan-Feb issue) such delightful ambassadors of women in A good group of 99s, 49’/2ers and guests aviation. INDIANA CHAPTER enjoyed the hospitality and program We were pleased to meet and greet St. Lois Yawley and Kathy Forrest, Reporters presented by the Cedar Rapids hostesses Paul 99s who flew into Spirit of St. Louis at the January meeting. It was a busy and airport with medical supplies for the January 11 found the Indiana ladies interesting day. A letter of welcome from “Friends of Children in Viet Nam.” Linda commemorating Amelia Earhart and the mayor was read. Robert Johnson, Haedge and Sally Woodworn felt their saluting "Women In Aviation Day" by Bicentennial chairman gave a short talk on flight to STL was not only a contribution joining with members of Zonta Inter­ his group’s aims and accomplishments for the F.C.V.N., but a large boost for national for lunch at the Purdue University and urged us all to get involved in the women in aviation month, as well. ‘Twas! Airport. Purdue's Research Foundation Bicentennial. Dorothy Hall and 491/2, They received good T.V. and press was the organization that funded Amelia’s Clarence, presented an excellent program coverage both in MSP and STL. Lockheed for her flight around the world. A on education. Jack Hicks gave the men a Our January meeting was combined with special display (see photo) was set up on demonstration of the new H.P. 65 an exciting tourof the Ozark Airlines home the University campus to salute her on the calculator. base. The following Saturday, we joined 40th anniversary of her flight from The February meeting in Des Moines the St. Louis Chapter of Zonta Intn’l. for Honolulu to the mainland, Jan. 11, 1935 proved to be a cold day, but again, a good theirannual A.E. Luncheon, and we wound and to promote “Women In Aviation Day." group in attendance. I understand some up the month with a nearly weathered-out To further bring emphasis to the special planes didn't appreciate the cold, and representation of our gals at the grand observance, a special proclamation was either froze up or just plain refused to start opening of the “Times Square” shopping issued by Gov. Otis Bowen, naming the after the meeting. center in Mt. Vernon, III. Featured was a week of Jan. 11 -18 as "Women in Aviation” The highlight of our January activities Cessna Skylane exhibit, for their gala week in Indiana. was the proclamation by Gov. Ray proclaiming "Women in Aviation” week. for the Powder Puff Derby. Wanda Jubb is Ninety-Nines. Roberta Wolf was invited to Congratulations to Pat Muehl and 491/2, chairperson of this committee. attend and join the group for lunch. Phil, on the arrival of Michele Ann, born Lynn Knoll and husband Dr. Bruce are Suzanne was also interviewed on WATC Christmas eve. flying to Oklahoma City in February for an radio, Gaylord, and discussed aviation We hope by now that Fran Doherty is Aviation Medical Seminar. They will fly in opportunities available for young people "back in action.” She has been working their Bonanza V35-A. Also Natalie Kreeger through the CAP Cadet program. very hard on her IFR rating, but while at the will be in Las Vegas for a High School Lillian Snyder was one of the judges for airport, slipped and fell. A cast to her hip Principal's Convention. Natalie will give a the FAA’s Flight Instructor of the Year hasn't been very conducive to flying. talk while there. Esther Bennett is at­ Award for the District. Pat Domas was Kitty and Cliff Hach report a beautiful tending Glenn Oaks Community College chosen over six other highly qualified and uneventful trip to Gainsville, Florida working on her Degree in Business candidates. and Dallas,- but some of the toughest Administration. Nancy Stewart has Mary West writes from Punta Gorda, headwinds ever. Gwen McClure and Sonja finished Instrument and Commercial Florida that she and A.B. rented a Cessna Miller flew McClure's Traveler to tickets in September. Eloise Smith, Mary 150 and went flying on their 47th Alburqueque to spend Christmas with Clark, Evelyn Borst and Maisie Stears are Anniversary. Gwen’s daughter. Gwen is new secretary in the sunshine and surf at Marathon in the Karen Jones has been accepted into the of radio controlled model planes club in Keys. College of Engineering at the University of DSM. Carolyn Rowney presented her Our lunch-bunch met at noon February Michigan next year. program on “Women in Aviation" to the 18th and had lunch and hanger-talk for Two Safety Clinics are scheduled for Zonta Club of Sioux City. Reports out of over 2 hours. There were 10 of us and we April. One will be held in Dearborn, the Indiana are that Claudette Parker has meet every month at a different city. Our other in Flint. Stanley Mohler, M.D., passed the IFR written. February meeting was in Battle Creek at Aeromedical Application Division, FAA, Congratulations also to Edna VanWyk, the airport. Had an FAA film on Float and Pete Pederson, Safety Coordination who reported at the December meeting Plane Flying - part of it being filmed in Division, FAA, are expected to fly in from that she now has both her Instrument and Alaska. The March meeting will be in Washington, D.C. to be featured speakers. Commercial ratings. Lan sing. A Poker Party is planned for May 17, Jean and Lem Ellingson and daughters utilizing airports in southeastern flew to Key West for a week of Florida Michigan. Those in nearby states who MICHIGAN CHAPTER sunshine. Bob and Anneta Haack took would like more information should Bette Crook, Reporter advantage of a long weekend and flew to contact Elna Blass, 38 Maplefield, Dallas, Texas. Pleasant Ridge, Ml. The Michigan Chapter joined the Zonta The big day arrived for Pat and Jim Club of Detroit for their traditional Amelia Hayes, when Jim flew the Starduster Earhart Commemorative Brunch which (which they have been building, forever it MINNESOTA CHAPTER was held January 12 at the Dearborn Inn, seems). Pat will fly it on warmer days. Pat Clara Johansen, Reporter Dearborn. Loma May presented us with a is the new president of EAA Chapter 135. splendid program, and the occasion was a Communication between our chapter Snow and cold may have curtailed some memorable one. Col. Billie Bobbitt of the members, other 99s and the community is, of our flying in Iowa, but not our spirits United States Air Force flew in from to quote Chairman Gayle Vail, “our and faith that warmer CAVU days are just Washington, D.C. to be our special guest priority.” She followed through by ahead. speaker. She is responsible for seeing that speaking on Amelia Earhart and Women in WAF officers are effectively employed in Aviation to 40 women executives at the the USAF. Among the other guests on the Mn. State Dept. Human Rights Luncheon program was Col. Ed Palka, Michigan held as part of their observance of Inter­ Wing Commander, C.A.P. The Civil Air national Year of the Woman. Gayle also Patrol Amelia Earhart Awards were spoke on Amelia Earhart’s development of presented to deserving cadets during this the 99s to about 50 members of Zonta segment of the program. The event Intn’l and to top off the Feb. observance of received television coverage from Channel the year, Gayle and Linda Haedge spoke 2, TV, Detroit. Suzanne Whyte read the about women in Aviation to the West St. Standing behind Gov. Ray: (as he signed proclamations which had been issued by Paul Kawanis Club. the “Women in Aviation” week Governor Milliken and by Mayor Coleman Our communication with the aviation proclamation) L to R: Dr. Betty Orduna, Young of Detroit declaring Jan. 12-18 as community was strengthened when the pres. DSM Zonta; Gwen McClure, la. 99; Women in Aviation Week. It was a grand Mn. Nat’l Air Guard hosted us at a dinner Bob Nemmers, acting head of la. way to “take-off” for International meeting, showed slides of their work, gave Aeronautics Commission; Pat Hayes, la. Women’s Year 1975. a tour of their facilities and encouraged us 99 & pres. EAA Chapter 135; Sue Potts, la. The February meeting was held at Flint to practice PAR landings at Anoka Airport 99 Bishop Airport and devoted to business. A where they provide this service. LAKE MICHIGAN CHAPTER “Money Tree" of $99.00 was raffled off. The first three issues of the Ms Min­ nesota Ninety-Nine News have been Evelyn Borst, Reporter Suzy Parker and Lillian Snyder were co- chairmen for this fund raising project. printed, thereby communicating news The January 1975 meeting was held in Airport authorities invited our group to among our own members in all sectors of Jackson. The wind was blowing at 40 tour the new tower facilities, and, the state. Our Christmas party at the home knots with gusts to 55, so everyone drove hostesses, Imogene Ross and Sammy of Sally Woodburn and 49’/2 Bob assisted in. We took in one new member, Doris Mckay provided transportation for those by Linda Haedge and 49>/2 Carl was a great Kinsella with her husband Milt, becoming who took advantage of the opportunity. opportunity to share experiences and get a491/2er. Welcome! The proposed changes Sammy McKay represented the Ninety- better acquainted. Some of us worked in the By-Laws were read and discussed Nines at the Flint Community College IWY laborously on the answers to two pages of and the results of that discussion were kick-off at Bishop Airport on Jan. 11th. “written test” type of questions only to sent to the By-Laws Committee. Our She gave a short talk on outstanding discover they were a hoax as were the Chapter was most grateful to that com­ women in aviation. Sammy also presented survival kit prizes, but we appreciated and mittee for the chance to express our an Amelia Earhart program for the Zonta proudly pinned on the APT Airplanes from opinions in this important matter. Club of Port Huron. Imogene Ross flew the ceramic tree which APT Chmn Shari Ruth Kersten has returned from 6 with Sammy to this program. Mills had arranged. Thirty of our members months in Alaska and glad to be home. Suzanne Whyte gave an Amelia Earhart are APT as of the end of the year. Our chapter has been asked to handle the program in Petosky for the local Zonta WCCO TV No. 4 covered our Jan. Impound Area at Boyne Mountain Airport Club. She was asked to speak about the meeting, a seminar on general aircraft operations and maintenance presented by recently was appointed to the Wisconsin Evelyn Woltjen had a solo adventure in a Paul Griffin, former Mankato State College Aerospace Education Committee by the 172 flying from Omaha to Abilene, part of Instructor. This was the first of three State Superintendent of schools. The 21 the way minus a functioning omni receiver. mechanical seminars and was well at­ member committee will serve as an ad- At the time, Evelyn had only 80 hours total tended by members, and prospective visery group regarding aerospace time! She admits to being a pretty fair members, Carol Sexton, Gretchen Beall, education in Wisconsin schools. contact navigator now. Alice Foeh and Jan Porter and Kristi Iverson, the latter Marie Grimm is also president of the husband A.W. attended the recent with Lee Ayers and Sandy Peterson were Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association. Instructor Recertification Course at San approved for membership in Mn Chapter She is the first woman president in the Antonio. She is eager to get started on her 99s and we've heard that the TV coverage association’s 27 year history. Marie and Instrument rating. Peggy Hawes has been alerted other Ms Mn Pilots to 99 activities. her family have operated Grimm’s Flying getting with it in a 150 while awaiting the A flight made by Sally Woodburn and Service at the Wausau Airport for many fate of her beloved Citabria that has had its Linda Haedge in their respective Mooneys years. share of ups and downs lately. Marj to St. Louis, Mo. from St. Paul Mn. was a The flying Hollmans, Margaret and Don Andrews and Chris, had a delightful combination service and communication are heading their Mooney to Yucatan and weather-induced vacation along the Rio project. They ferried Pediatric supplies on Honduras on a 3 week tour with six other Grande and they brought back some of the first leg to California. Flying with Sally couples that they met on state tours. In that good, Mexican sugar just in time for was Gloria Krier, Pres, of the local chapter November they flew the Mississippi Air some conscience-free Christmas baking. of Friends of Children of Viet Nam, the Tour. Weather was solid IFR so only they Y’all Come! April 11, 12, 13------organization collecting the supplies. 99 and 4 other planes completed the tour. But Abilene, Texas. Mary Griffiths flew with Linda. Before they Margaret says they had a great time. took off, they were interviewed by WCCO Margaret is the new membership chairman ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER Television and the St. Paul Dispatch and of the chapter. Becky Lutz, Reporter Pioneer Press and the Sun Newspapers. At Ramona and Jewel Huebner, Katie and St. Louis, their arrival was covered by John Conkling, Joan and John McArthur, April promises to be a busy month for Channel 5 TV, NBC Network, and the St. Pat Back, Ann Lytton, and Florence Fintak our chapter. We’re looking forward to the Louis Newspaper. Our 99s were thrilled to attended Zonta’s Amelia Earhart National Intercollegiate Flying Association be met by St. Louis 99s Amy Laws, Gov. of Scholarship Award Dinner in Milwaukee on annual air competition on April 18, 19, and No. Central Section, Jan Pocock, Alice January 22. 20 at Santa Fe, and several girls are Jackson, Ruth Lake and 49>/2 Lake as well Governor Patrick J. Lucey proclaimed planning to attend the South Central as the President of St. Louis Chapter of January as Amelia Earhart Month in Spring Sectional at Abilene on April 10, 11, Friends of Children of Viet Nam, two other Wisconsin. He commended Zonta and 12. members and two adopted Vietnamese International for establishing the Amelia Joy Feak has been working closely with children. Special invitations to attend the Earhart Fellowship Awards in aeronautical NIFA to make this national meet one that Spring and Fall Section meetings in sciences. won’t soon be forgotten by participants Missouri were brought back to our chapter. and New Mexicans alike. Joy has been Linda Haedge and Lauri Nelson recently ...... busy raising money, coordinating earned their commercial ratings. Lauri has registration and hospitality activities, and just taken a leave from her printing securing judges. We congratulate Gail business and is attending Emery School of South Central Section Sanderson of the University of Aviation Greeley, Colorado. Lauri did a ARKANSAS - COLORADO - LOUISIANA Albuquerque presently serving as president of NIFA. terrific job on our 1st issues of Ms Min­ KANSAS - NEBRASKA - NEW MEXICO Our chapter sponsored a Safety Panel nesota Ninety-Nine News. We know she OKLAHOMA - TEXAS will succeed at Emery. Discussion on March 2 at Midtown Holiday Inn. Representatives from the Albuquerque ABILENE, TEXAS CHAPTER tower, GADO, and local FBO’s served as Marjorie Andrews, Reporter WISCONSIN CHAPTER panelists. Main topics of discussion were Betty Willmore, Reporter For the first time in many years, our problems around uncontrolled airports. chapter baked Christmas cookies and At our February meeting, the girls A chill factor of 30 degrees below on bread to take to the local Flight Service endorsed the formation of a central board January 12 didn’t stop our Wisconsin 99s Station, Weather Bureau, Dyess AFB composed of representatives from the from attending the meeting at Four Lakes Tower personnel, RACON facility, two various aviation organizations in the state. Aviation, Madison. Twenty-four members local FBO’s and the Abilene Control A gal who has long promoted this idea, and 9 guests were present. Tower. At Dyess, we were treated to an Joyce Buehler, was appointed to represent Two members from MSN C.A.P. escorted tour of the flight line, actually the 99s on this board. squadron were guest speakers. They driving on the enormous runway to reach Kathy Fox and Joy Feak attended the discussed C.A.P. activities and urged the temporary tower. Zonta banquet honoring Amelia Earhart in more 99s to get involved. Pat Back and Plans for the South Central Spring January. New Mexico's Governor Jerry Ann Lytton have attended several meetings Sectional in Abilene on April 11, 12, and 13 Apodaca declared a Women in Aviation of the MSN squadron. are well under way. Under the "I THINK we Week, and Albuquerque Mayor Kinney Jane Caryer announced that the Wis-Sky CAN!” leadership of Chairman Betty declared an Amelia Earhart Week. Becky Run race kits would be ready the middle of Heise our small, but enthusiastic group Lutz was named chapter applicant for the February. The proficiency air derby will be has been working hard to make it worth Amelia Earhart scholarship. held the week-end of June 20, 21 22 at while and fun. Gordon Baxter, Associate Flying activities this past month have Morey Airport, Middleton, 8 N.M. West of E d ito r o f Flying Magazine will be our been limited to local weekend flying. Rita Madison. P.I.C. must be a woman. Co­ featured luncheon speaker on Saturday. In Elliott reports a flying trip to the ski slopes pilot required, either man or woman. (Send addition, there will be a preview of the at Angel Fire with 49/2 Claiborne and Airport. Second day a trip to Forbes Air Baughman, Elizabeth Stevens, Gloria family flew to Florida in January in their Force Base, Topeka and a flight to Wichita Holmes, Francis Cox. Piper 235-took in a medical convention to visit the Cessna factory. Third day a and Disney World. look at radar facilities ATC Center, Olathe, February flying was minimal—what with Kansas and flights in TWA simulators snow, low clouds and high winds, we were Kansas City, Missouri. How about that for lucky to get around the pea patch a few an air-age education project. Sondra and times. If we're lucky, March should find us Dale Ridgeway attended Fall section in the air a lot more-we hope! meeting at Las Cruces, New Mexico. November, 1974 - We entertained TEXAS DOGWOOD CHAPTER prospective members at a Saturday Elaine White, Reporter morning coffee, Topeka Municipal Airport. The shiny, new 99 emblems of Texas Barbara Ruhnke represented Topeka 99s Dogwood members are turning up at a and served as hostess at the Flint Hills variety of functions these days. For most Aviation Meeting, Manhattan, Kansas. of us, it means time lovingly sandwiched December, 1974 - Our annual Christmas in between jobs, children, church, and party and buffet supper was held at the Sandra Rice, of Southwest Louisiana other activities. home of Dale and Sondra Ridgeway. Chapter 99 and E.P. Crawford, Lake Saturday, January 11 found us at the Charlotte Kenney passed her FAA Charles Accident Prevention Counselor, little strip beside the Cedar Creek Country Instrument written exam. Virginia Marshall summarize plans for the Aviation Safety Club scanning the gray skies to watch our of Manhattan Kansas joined our chapter as Seminar. scattered members safetly set down their a new member. January, 1975 - Ninety nine and Zonta Wade and Stephany Dedrick have their school are now demanding equal time! Club members from Topeka, Kansas City Commercial. Marion Talbot earned her We were treated to a presentation by and Wichita assembled January 13 in the Instrument. ATR pilot Ruth O’Buck has John Radamaker, former Blue Angels pilot office of new Kansas Governor Robert been to the American Airlines Academy in from Liberty Lake, Washington; now a Bennett for signing of “Women in Fort Worth, Texas obtaining her type charter pilot with Executive Air Cor­ Aviation" proclamation. rating in a Cessna Citation. poration in Spokane. John awed us with a February, 1975 - Regular business Our most interesting meeting this winter spectacular Blue Angels demonstration meetings were changed from the third was held at Dimond High School film, then fielded countless questions Wednesday to the second Saturday of each Planetarium. Emma Walton made the from the group. What a way to fly! month. We held a planning session for necessary arrangements. We may not be Remember ROUNDUP '75, July 30 spring and summer activities. ready for celestial navigation, but we through August 2, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. learned many interesting facts. We hope to make it a very special Inter­ Lavelle Betz held a Tupperware Party at national Convention for YOU. TULSA CHAPTER her home in January as a Chapter fund­ Jan Mauritson, Reporter raising project. Due to very bad weather WESTERN WASHINGTON CHAPTER that night, the turn out was poor, but those Winter weather always seems to slow Della Koss, Reporter brave ones who attended had an enjoyable flying activities to some extent, so Tulsa evening. Chapter is looking forward to spring in Our New Year started off with a bang. Marion and Bill Zaegel had a vacation anticipation of a number of projects. Pat Erickson arranged a tour through trip to Australia and New Zealand. They The January meeting was held in the McChord Air Force Base. Major Joe enjoyed spending a day in Sidney with lounge of Tulsair Hangar 12 at Tulsa Menard briefed us on the activities of the Marie Richardson and Margaret Kentley of International Airport. Besides our faithful Air Force Reserve and conducted us the Australian Section. They saw'the New regulars, there were two guests present; through a C 141. The highlight of the trip Zealand national glider meet with 35 Sherry Killion and Jean Conkling. Since was being able to fly the C 141 simulator. gliders participating, and they took a float Tulsa is one of the stops for the AWTAR Those attending: Theda Brentson, plane ride in Rotorousa, New Zealand over this year, some preliminary plans and Priscilla Cook, Pat Erickson, Lou Burrows, mountain lakes and boiling mineral and arrangements were discussed. We also Jayne Alice Pykonen and Della Koss did sulphur pools. have quite a list of airports for airmarking have some difficulty, beating our 491/2ers and are hoping to get started with these as to the controls of the simulator. We all managed to get a turn. This was followed soon as weather permits. Deanna EASTERN WASHINGTON CHAPTER Robertson is now officially Instrument by a trip up to the tower and lunch at the Daryl Ann Kyle, Reporter rated and is proceeding with CFI training. officers club. Doris Wolfstone was the recipient of the She has the written exams passed and Despite a pile of snow on the ground, Bernie Lyman Award. The Washington says she is probably about half way since late Christmas eve, we're able to get Pilots Association present this to her at through the flight training. together, at least by car! their State convention. This is a very Lydia Gutierrez flew with a friend to In January we met at Henley Aerodrome meaningful award as it is given to the “Never-sweat International” to visit with near Athol, Idaho and discussed business “unsung hero” or "heroine.” A person who Sue and Ken Duncan. The red carpet is (that means mostly convention plans), and always getsthe job done without a lot of always out at the Duncan airstrip. Our were treated to a tremendous program public fanfare. chairman, Carol Brown, is a frequent drop- begun by Steve Marrow, parachuter with Priscilla Cook's youngest daughter, in at “Never-SWEAT". Also Johnny Salyer the Henley Hummers and participant in an Tandy, took her first solo flight. This puts and husband, Bill, flew over for a visit 18-man, Idaho record star formed last Priscilla fifth in line for the plane behind earlier this month. Sue and Ken just summer. Steve speaks with great in­ husband Bill and three flying offsprings. returned from a flying fun tour of the spiration about his favorite sport and Della Koss completed her Commercial Colorado, New Mexico area. They spent a answered our questions expertly. Gladys rating and husband, George, now has his couple of days in Durango, then flew into Burokerand Sally Simundson, our resident instructors license. With four future 99s ABQ for the balloon races and on to Sante balloonists, (also mother and daughter!) rapidly growing up, it will come in handy. Fe before returning to Tulsa. The middle of then told us about ballooning and showed February Jan Mauritson flew to Denver to slides of some of their ballooning ad­ meet her son and daughter-in-law who ventures. Gladys also talked about the were driving up from Dallas. All three early days of parachuting. Her tales left us spent a delightful four days skiing in the all ooohing! Winter Park area. It was a successful trip - Guests at our meeting were Missy Davis no bones broken! who was visiting her sister, 99 Carolyn Our February meeting was at the home Love from Kellogg, Idaho, and 491/2ers of Johnny Salyer and, among other things, August Lake and Carl Boyd. Lewiston 99 we will begin making plans to attend our Margie Wood passed her instrument check Spring Section meeting in Abilene. ride the day after our Christmas Party. Now she’s after the multi-engine rating. r \ Gladys Buroker passed her instrument Northwest Section w ritte n . ALASKA - IDAHO - MONTANA February brought us to Spokane for a NORTH DAKOTA - OREGON luncheon meeting. We welcomed Robin SOUTH DAKOTA Anderson as a brand new 99. Robin Doris Wolfstone, Western Washington WASHINGTON - WYOMING learned to fly at Henley Aerodrome. Chapter, receives the Bernie Lyman award Lewiston pilot Barbara Dunlop has joined ————— at the Washington Pilots Association for the fold. Prospective members present her “unsung heroine" roll in always getting ALASKA CHAPTER included student pilot Nadine Henley, and the job done. Margaret Wagnon, Reporter Jean Davis, a pilot from Walla Walla, Washington. With subzero temperatures and snow - Chief newsmaker this month is Lana IDAHO CHAPTER lots of snow - the flying weather has kept Balser. She and several other women Gene Nora-Jessen, Reporter many of us earthbound. Oh well, sweeping A.&P. students at Spokane Community snow off of airplanes is good, outdoor College were featured in a full-page of Idaho 99s are working hard, but it's the exercise. pictures and accompanying story in the unspectacular yet necessary type of work. There have been some new ratings. Beth Spokane papers. Lana says men at the We're searching out prospective members and Pat Jenkins is slaving over 501 (c)3 for we were so busy building our snow caves, > the Section. We’re in the thick of Sectional igloos and shelters. Mel's 'A mile from the plans which will be immediately prior to highway turned out to be nearly straight up Southwest Section the International meeting in Coeur d'Alene. thru waist-deep snow. The scenery was ARIZONA - CALIFORNIA It is a little different putting on a meeting fantastic-fresh powder snow glistening HAWAII - NEVADA - UTAH 300 miles away from the hostesses, but against a bright deep blue sky with the we’re up to the challenge. snow laden fir forest and Odell Lake below Not much flying outside our banana belt us. valley - except to the ski areas. We heard We had been so warned of the dangers ALOHA CHAPTER from Chris Winzer from the Chicago Area of being cold and wet that we over-dressed Marijane Nelson, Interim Reporter Chapter on a ski charter to Sun Valley. and were too hot during the climb up the Aloha Chapter members really got down Chris reports a happy though busy life with mountain. Upon reaching our camping to business when they met for a luncheon the Chicago GADO. area, everyone started digging in for the meeting at the Tahitian Lanai on January Jane McKewen has finagled a couple of night, except Cec and Bev Saxon who put 7th, for there were many final details to be weeks absence from her medical practice up a bright orange tent right in the middle worked out before our launching of In­ and is estatic at the prospect of flying her of the clearing. Some old snow caves there ternational Women’s Year on the 11th! C. 172 in the AWTAR. Our tower operator helped 5 or 6 couples, while several in­ The year 1975 has been proclaimed Sylvia Burkey who earned her living in dependent individuals worked on their own International Women’s Year by the aviation for so long before she got her new caves or tree shelters. Sally Plumley Secretary General of the United Nations, nerve up to try flying herself now has the and Jean Mackey did all the work and then United States President Gerald Ford, and evangelistic fever. She’s got her roommate had to return to Corvallis that night. Hawaii’s Governor George Ariyoshi. navigating for her at every opportunity. With Jan Amundson’s 49'/2 as head Honolulu was selected as the location for Chairman Ann Stott has been down for architect, we started a 3 room unit for 5 or the opening event as a salute to Amelia maintenance put plans on being airborne 6 of us. The igloo was time-consuming but Earhart, who left Hawaii at 4:30 p.m. on soon. real; the shelter, of snow block walls and January 11, 1935, to become the first pilot Carol dePue has lived in Boise and ski rafters covered with plastic and snow, to fly solo to the North American Con­ worked with our chapter for the last couple was hurriedly finished before dark, and a tinent. It was felt that her historic flight of years though she left her membership neat snow cave in between the 2 other represents the perseverence and with the E. Idaho Chapter since they are so units looked the coziest with red candles dedication to achievement which IWY small. Now we have both lost her to Las glowing thru the entrance snow, above which, attached to crossed ski poles, was exemplifies. Vegas. What do you bet she’ll have plenty Florence Beamon (Chairman of the a long red pilot tube cover "Remove Before of visitors from Idaho. Aloha Chapter), Betty Skold, Pat Davis, A sprinkling of 99s was spotted at Pete Flight." The fragrance of tea waffed from and Lindy Boyes worked hard planning our Campbell’s multi-engine clinic. Joyce the cave entrance as we settled inside our opening event and arranging for publicity Blankenbaker reports having gotten to shelter next door and again as we left at 8 for the past two months. United Airlines within ten minutes of the last meeting the next morning to dig out our stoves etc. offered to host the party aboard one of before giving up and reversing course. Pat for breakfast. It’s a long night from dark to dawn (5:30 their 747 airliners. Jenkins never even got off her ranch that The culmination of all this planning took p.m. to 7:30 a.m.). Verda Givstina and I sat day for the sky was falling in big white place at 4:30 on the afternoon of January up and talked about every 2 or 3 hours, flakes. We appreciate the loyalty of our 11 th—forty years after Amelia Earhart’s snacking on dried fruit and wine, and away-from-Boise members who really give departure for the west coast. Some 200 knocking the deepening snow from the it the extra try to get to winter meetings. women leaders from the islands were entrance flap of our roof. Plans are afoot to move our sixth annual invited to the event sponsored by the Saturday’s dinner was informal to say density altitude clinic-fly-in breakfast from Ninety-Nines. We had our largest turnout Smiley Creek in August to McCall in late the least, with 3 or 4 stoves—butane or sterno—heating snow water slowly for in the history of our chapter! June this year. Smiley Creek was just a Marguerite Gambo Wood (charter coffee, cocoa, tea and reconstituted little tough for the low time pilots who are member of the Aloha Chapter and an active dinners. Suprisingly, we felt well-fed, our real target for a density altitude clinic. aviatrix in Hawaii since the early 1930s) standing around the middle of the stamped Tentative date - June 29. was honorary chairman of the affair. She down opening surrounded by giant snow was assisted during the ceremonies by laden firtrees. The snow was falling lightly Dorothy Read, Florence Beamon, and Jane during dinner and people started disap­ Kelley (who spoke on the background of pearing into their little snow caves before the Ninety-Nines). Governor Ariyoshi was WILLAMETTE CHAPTER dark. represented at the function by Mrs. Eileen JaneCapizzi, Reporter As the snow deepened, Mel made the Anderson, Director of Finance for the State rounds of all the snow caves several times of Hawaii. Mr. H.C. Chee, district manager The snow Survival short course, Feb. 15- thru the night, checking to see if there was of the U.S. Postal Service, presented 16, sponsored by the Willamette Valley ventilation and everyone was warm Amelia Earhart “First Day Covers" at the 99s, was a success. We all survived! enough. celebration. Over 50 pilots attended the evening Wet boots were still wet in the morning, Much credit is due our “planning lecture of Mel Jackson of the Eugene Park and Mel’s warnings of the necessity of committee” and United Airlines for suc­ and Recreation Dept. Mel showed slides to wool sox, mittens and pants was rein­ cessfully launching this important event, emphasize survival techniques in snow forced. The cold people started down hill v iiiiiiiiiiiu mans nil - id s after breakfast, meeting a blowing cave construction, clothing, food, iin-ni it snowstorm from the crest of the hill to the equipment and positive common sense III IIS III Hill a ttitu d e . highway. The warm people enjoyed a Twenty one pilots and prospective pilots second or third cup of coffee, packed and (6 99s) from Corvallis, Lebanon, and reluctantly left. Eugene joined forces for the actual trip The experience of really sleeping out into the Willamette Pass area for an gives one an idea of what is important to overnight survival test. We were warmly include in your plane’s survival bag—A dressed, loaded with a pack of sleeping wide bladed, shorthandled strong shovel, Amor Bitanga, representative from the bag, sponge pad, plastic underpiece, a down sleeping bag, a stove, a bit of dried Civil Air Patrol, waits with Aloha chapter members Marijane Nelson and Sue Young stove, food, digging tool, extra set of food, and extra wool clothing. clothes, flashlight, candle, and a jar of Maybe the humility to believe the for turn to tour the flight deck of the United wooden matches. Many took skis or weather briefing and to make a 180, comes Airlines’ 747-scene of the celebration held snowshoes which were little used because firs t. to lunch International Women’s Year. Department, adding related courses such Mather Air Force Base, while in radio as marketing and journalism. contact with Marysville. He was greeted by Another active flying teacher, Marge an armed escort, and fortunately released Harps, is teaching a basic aviation course in time to return before sunset, as he to junior high school students in Taft. We wasn’t checked out for night flying. are trying very hard to “educate” our Imagine landing on one of those beautiful community about aviation. long runways in a Cessna 150 and have We took five or six planes and flew about them say “Goodby-please don’t come 1,200 pounds of Direct Relief supplies to back," without having to fill out all those Santa Barbara on March 8. There are also forms and maybe end up without a license. tentative plans for a fly-in meeting with the High Desert chapter in the near future. We'll put our heads together for some COACHELLA VALLEY CHAPTER “special” plans for the fall sectional. Ellenor Wagner, Reporter Florence Beamon, Chairman of the Aloha Several gals, including Joan Paynter, Chapter, reads greetings sent from Yae Achsa Holfelder and Priscilla Spencer are We air-marked Thermal Airport in Nozoki, chief director of the Japan planning on attending the spring sectional December, Palm Springs in January and Women’s Association of Aeronautics and in April, where they’re planning on getting are scheduled to tackle 29 Palms on April member of the 99s in Tokyo. (Dorothy all sorts of ideas on how a sectional 6. The January meeting was held at the Read waits in the background). meeting is run. We're going to do it up home of Rosella and Roy Kibbee with a rig h t! great turn-out and an equally great steak Speaking of doing things right, we did barbecue. In a sense, it was a rather sponsor one very successful event ‘touching’ occasion since the Kibbees have recently. On January 22nd we co-hosted a sold the home on the runway at Bermuda program on air safety with the FAA, Dunes Airport and we will all miss the featuring Colonel William Spruance. familiar rooftop umbrellas and chairs and Colonel Spruance gave a very informative the fact that we could taxi in for a cup of program in which he enlivened his advice coffee and some hangar flying any old on air safety with an account of his own tim e. tragic experience in aviation, when he Ilia Mae and Nick Carosell have a new crashed and nearly perished. It means so address: 3459 San Martin Circle, Palm much more to hear such advice from those Springs...complete with swimming pool. who’ve “been there." Lots of very favorable The Kibbees will be having a new one comments resulted from the program, and soon. Betty Manley, with TWA Captain- Jane Kelley tells about the Ninety-Nines we’re very proud to have been a part of it. husband enjoyed a trip to Florida where during the International Women’s Year Bakersfield’s weather will be improving they sea-planed themselves right into new ceremony aboard a United 747 at Honolulu now, and the old worn-out runways of Kern ratings in November. Mary and Cal Turner International Airport. County will be sparkling with bright new have been taking some beautiful aerial yellow and white markings carefully ap­ shots around our desert, plus making plied by the paint-besmeared ladies of the photo records of our airmarkings. Bakersfield 99s.

BAY CITIES CHAPTER Vivian Harshbarger, Reporter We've been generally grounded because of weather since the last report but have been working on numerous projects, i.e., a On behalf of the United Nations rummage sale March 7 (for 1977 In­ Association, Fren McQuesten (on left) ternational 99 Convention expenses), presents a check for the Amelia Earhart Domino Tournament—Astra Johnson, The loyal crew and supporters on the Scholarship to Marguerite Gambo Wood, Chairman, a Chapter 43 year Birthday Fly- recent Palm Springs Airport project turned honorary chairman at the International in to Santa Rosa on March 22, and air out en masse on a day when ‘you could see Women’s Year opening event. Sonja Frost, marking of nearby airports. The last two forever.’ (L to R) Jean Patane, Chapter and President of the FAA Women’s Club, looks projects are being arranged by Astra and airmarking chairman, Connie Woolston, on at right. Maureen Carter. Also, Dorcey Hadley, with Ellenor Wagner, Roy and Rosella Kibbee, help from Astra have been busy making Ilia Mae Carosell, George Manley, Art BAKERSFIELD CHAPTER items to sell in the boutique section of the Woolston, Betty Manley, Bill Carlton and Pat Church, Reporter rummage sale. These three have added so the two Carlton boys. (E. Wagner Photo) much to our Chapter, since joining in late The biggest boost for our chapter is the 1974, we want to thank them in this news Heard from Lynne Greer, PPD start Co- recent selection of June Edwards as a report, and note that even with all these Chairman, Inland Chapter, with a progress runner-up for the National Spokesman activities, Maureen and Astra are attending report of plans for the 1975 Race from A w a rd b y Agricultural Chemicals Instrument Ground School, and Maureen Riverside, CA. C.V. Chapter and others Magazine. June has earned this honor for may soon be pursuing an extra-curricula will be lending a hand and a financial her tremendous job boosting the dual career in the Navy Reserves to obtain assist for them. cause of aviation and agriculture. She has training as a Tower Controller. Melba and Bill Carlton hosted the been very active in aviation and Rose Sharp, Chairman of the rummage February meeting at their lovely home in agriculture. She has been very active in sale, sponsored by the Bay Area Chapters Yucca Valley. Prior to the r tg, all aviation and agriculature education in has every detail worked out, and she and enjoyed a spaghetti dinner ..i each Bakersfield and is now teaching an Joyce Wells plan to start setting us the member bringing pot-luck extras. It was a agriculature aviation course at Bakersfield night before. cold, fun evening enjoyed by the host and College. The program has been strongly Wells made a four hour IFR trip to San hostess, George and Betty Manley, Mary supported by our chapter, especially by Luis Obispo and back. They were thankful Turner, Ilia Mae Carosell, Connie and Art “Butch” Ayers, who has been serving on it was smooth, though raining in clouds. Woolston, Rosella and Roy Kibbee and the education committee. Now Bakersfield I am involved with foreign students Peggy and Dick Marsh from San Gabriel College will be expanding its aviation learning to fly, and is that ever a whole new Chapter, who have also purchased a home program through the Industrial Education ballgame. Like the one who landed at in Palm Springs. Good to see Shirley and Gordon Von Kalinowski at the January many of the hangars and visited briefly MT. DIABLO CHAPTER meeting and hope to see them more often. with Gwen Dewey and Marian Fickett of Fran Zanotto, Reporter Peggy and Dick Marsh have opened their the Santa Paula and SBA Chapters Persistance paid off again! After being new Palm Springs home to a local chapter respectively. fogged-in for our January Fly-In to South meeting and San Gabriel Chapter fly-in on Jeanne Rumm and Jan Dreyfus headed County Airport (Santa Clara County) we March 9, from 11 a.m., until 3 p.m. Their for the slopes at Lake Tahoe for a few days had perfect weather this month. On address is 1100 Granvia Valmonte, Palm sk iin g . Saturday, February 22nd, 99s, their family Springs, in the event any of you 99s are To escape the frosty 60 degree tem­ and friends arrived at South County airport flying in the area and want to join the fun. peratures of Los Angeles, our Chapter held where transportation was provided to the The airmarking at 29 Palms on April 6, its February fly-in at Mulege, Baja, restaurant “THE FLYING LADY" (most from 8 a.m., is also scheduled as a fun-fly- California, where members enjoyed a appropriate for a Ninety-Nine fly-in). After in combined with a pot-luck picnic; so weekend of sun, surf, sand, and mucho a delicious lunch at an unusually come join us there and bring your own Margueritas. decorated dining room we wandered down lunch and a paint roller, too! Long time prospective member June Scruggs recently obtained her Private to the museum. There is a fantastic Pilot's license and we are now pleased to collection of beautifully restored aircraft, officially include her among our ranks. wagons surreys, stage coaches, LAS VEGAS VALLEY CHAPTER Recent honors went to Betty Nesser who automobiles, many antiques, old license Liz Heller, Reporter was installed January 24th as Vice plates and beautiful wood carvings of famous people carved from Redwood tree The February meeting was an open Commander of the Coast Guard Air Flotilla stumps. It was most interesting and meeting for members and their friends to of Van Nuys. Berni Stevenson was ap­ something everyone would enjoy no matter listen to Joe Gervais, author of Amelia pointed Contest Chairman for the Mohave w h at age. Earhart Lives. It was the second time Joe Air Races to be held June 20-21-22; LA 99 Our next fly-in will be March 21st to has been a guest speaker and as usual Jan Dreyfus and Evalee Treen of the Santa Sacramento Metro (weather permitting). most interesting. Barbara Chapter were appointed to Ramp Anyone wishing to join us would be most We have also welcomed two new C o n tro l. w elco m e. members to our group, Kate Clifford and In the academic sphere Holley Ballard Kathleen Snaper. Coming back to Las recently attained her Master's Degree, and Vegas after several years absence is Carole Berni completed the ground training De Pue. portion of the very rugged Lear Jet Course. The AOPA Flight Instructors Revalidation Clinic was held at the Sahara MONTEREY BAY CHAPTER Hotel in February with Lois Erickson, Elaine Brady, Reporter Marie McMillan, Jane Leighty, Kathy Snaper, Nancy Craddock, Liz Heller and At our Christmas Potluck, Chairman Carole Vilardo helping with the Geri Halfpenny presented the Pilot of the registration. Most of the girls attended all Year Award to Dell Hinn, most deserving of the trophy. Deputy Dell has logged in­ or part of the sessions. Mt. Diablo Chapter: South County Fly-In. Carole Vilardo is Contest Chairman for numerable hours flying female prisoners the Southwest Section. The Chapter is for the Monterey County Sherriffs Dept., sponsoring a NIFA Chapter at the and to boot, she is now flying oil drillers to ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Lois San Ardo area. Even more newsworthy Jean Garrett, Reporter Erickson flew some DRF supplies to Santa now that Powder Puff Derby time is Barbara and made use of her instrument creeping up on us, are the plans being Elizabeth Shattuck and Margo Smith training with an instrument approach at made by Dell and her granddaughter, Gail, organized a great Picture Hunt in February. Goleta. Weather cut her return trip short at to fly the Powder Puff as the first grand- Margo was beaming at the awards Daggett and the trip was completed by mother-granddaughter team. ceremony because her former student, Greyhound. Liz Heller flew her back to Congratulations were extended to Bobbie Reiter, took first place and she did Daggett a couple days later to pick up her Altena, who recently married Neil Svend- it with a new private license. Second place plane. Nancy Craddock went along to sen. They were presented with a lovely went to Esther Grupenhagen (Fullerton navigate. Lois is also proud possessor of wedding cake made by Geneva Cranford Chapter) and third place went to Darlene personalized license plates -99 LE. Fly-ins and with our 99 tray. Brundage. By placing a wheel on the “e” of to Death Valley and Palmdale Center are on For the January meeting at Olga Apple Valley, Shirley Cote won the spot the agenda in the near future. Scheffler’s home, we had as guest landing contest at the end of the Hunt. speaker, Cmdr. Jack Branson, Safety Needles Airport is now clearly marked, Officer, from the Naval Post Graduate in spite of gravel on the paint rollers, School. He showed two interesting films because of the skills of Betty Marshall (a LOS ANGELES CHAPTER used in their program for the safety of­ new member!), Sharron Temps, Barbara Grace McGettigan, Reporter ficers school. They were film s of the most Stewart, Shirley Cote, Marie Christensen, While Ninety Nines in many parts of the spectacular but unfortunate phenomenal Bobbie Reiter, and Les Hall. Les flew Country were grounded by snowstorms flying mishaps. everyone there in his beautiful Grand and huddled in hangars to avoid the cold, After the business half of our February Commander and has offered to help out for members of the Los Angeles Chapter meeting, 99 friend, Mike Hughes showed the next airmarking assignment. If the spent the winter piloting their birds us his film s on the soloing and subsequent weather is good, Catalina Airport should through the warm, blue skies of Southern flights of his homebuilt gyrocopter. Also be glistening with letters. California. at this meeting, we welcomed our newest All has not been work. The February Virginia Showers participated in the member, Sandy Pratt. meeting was held at the Revere House in Orange County Picture Hunt with her Kay Harmon flew Geri Halfpenny, Tustin where each member took her daughter-in-law Adele in the right seat as Geneva Cranford and Sandy in the “Super- valentine to dinner. That evening it was chief spotter. Georgia Lambert also took Chicken” to a delightful luncheon at San announced that Betty Marshall is now a part in the Hunt, then winged her way to Jose Muni’s newest restaurant, member. If Betty is not flying her Cessna San Jose and spent two days with her "Headquarters of the 94th Aerosquadron.” 150, she is busy taking her second daughter and son-in-law who are also Our Chapter has filled a glass covered semester in Mechanics for Pilots. p ilo ts . cabinet at the Salinas Airport Terminal Congratulations goes to Maggie Burch, Jean Pyatt, Rachel Bonzon and Dorothy with history of the 99s, news, trophies and Marty Harstad (yes, she is back from her Pepin flew ETA students to SantS Paula in awards to help keep the public aware of tour of Latin America), Diane Hixson, and January for an interesting tour through Ninety-Nines’ activities. Bobbie Reiter for being the first ones this year to become APT. Sharron Temps, who Barrow, Alaska somewhere (for the U.S. Plum Tree in Santa Rosa. Specially joined 99s as a glider pilot, has now earned Geodetic Survey Dept.), but due to the ice prepared programs and a Ninety-Nine pin her private license. Shirley Baker missed flow shifting places from point to point, were at each person’s place. Former the Picture Hunt because she couldn’t we’re not quite sure where their base is charter member Nellie Palmer assisted pass up the chance to fly a C-47. A new located! Mary Vial attended the 99 In­ with the luncheon, and provided lovely CFI rating has been earned by Diane ternational Board meeting in Wichita, and floral decorations from her garden. Members attending included Janet Albeck, H ixson. had the pleasant opportunity of staying at Pat McEwen’s lovely home. The AOPA had Lynn Ahrens, Hazel Betagna, Erma Chance, Fran Gauger with 491/2er Harold, PALOMAR CHAPTER another successful seminar in Phoenix Jeanne Gibson, Esther Harri, Nina Mary Pearson, Reporter with approximately 100 planes here from various places. There were 13 local 99s to Rookaird and Pat Stouffer. The Chapter Our annual Christmas party, held this help drive visiting pilots to and from Sky presented Mrs. Brenner with a copy of year at the recreation room of Bob and Harbor. Barefoot in the Sky by Shiela Scott. Ethel Robinson's town house complex, Carol Borgerding, Nancy Crase, Jan Chapter chairman Nina Rookaird was was a big event. Bob even gave up going to Edens, Cathy Nickolaisen and Natasha quite active the past two months, in line a very important football game to act as Swigard all had the opportunity to meet with the United Nations Declaration of host! Observation: for so many competent Raul Castro, Governor of Arizona. We Women’s year, speaking to the Santa Rosa pilots, we’re really good cooks! received a signed proclamation Chapter Zonta on Women in Aviation, the The Booths spent Christmas on their designating a week toward recognizing St. Rosa Chapter 99s on Aerospace in Oregon ranch, the Kniefel’s send greeting Women in Aviation to coincide with the Schools, and attending the organizational from Stateline, Nevada and the rest of us Powder Puff Derby. meeting of the Mt. Shasta Chapter 99s in have been doing the usual weekend flying. Sad to say we are losing an active Redding. Her activities prompted an in­ Congratulations to Ellen and Virgil member in Libby Pruett - but our loss shall vitation to 49’/2er Dick to bring their ATC to Fordham, parents of a baby boy born in benefit a Colorado chapter. Our new the 3rd grade class at Allexander Valley early December. He came to his first 99s Airmarking chairman is Caroline Reibert - Elementary school in Healdsberg. meeting, in January at Borrego, in the and warm WX should bring out the paint family apache. crew soon. Cathy Nickolaisen will be out Pam Van der Linden reported on her trying to establish Public Relations with flight through Mexico to Guatamala with the community since taking over that post. the Baja Brush Pilots. They flew some 60 Sandra Anson is our newest member, hours, saw a lot of beautiful country and and our APT gals so far are: June met many interesting people. Neil and Sue Bonestell, Sandi Haag, and Liz Taylor. Adler enroute to La Paz in their Comanche 400 to spend New Year’s report hearing a great number of “gringo” voices (the Bush Pilots going south) on 122.9. V* Potential members of the new Mt. Shasta Come join us-Palomar’s fund raising Chapter 99s pose with their newly selected project for Powder Puff Derby will be chairman, Lee Agnew (5th from right) and Powder Puff Derby Day held at Fallbrook Redwood Empire Chapter President Nina Airport on April 6. The Lion's Club will Rookaird (3rd from right) at their serve their delicious Pancake Breakfast at organizational meeting at Enterprise $1.50 each. There will be 3 cents a pound Airport in Redding in January. rides, displays, movies, etc. Pam Van der . ' - j Some of the group that helped “stuff” Linden is our leader in this project and the The chapter held an all day meeting in envelopes: from left to right, Carol Chairman of the Ways and Means for the January at Janet Allbecks home, to Borgerding, Dianne Johnson, Cacho Powder Puff Derby, 1976. Please fly in, discuss the proposed bylaws, which Medina (a guest from Mexico City), Judi drive in, have breakfast, enjoy our displays proved quite interesting. The following Gunter-Nancy Crase, Sue Harper, Marg and support the PPD! Pam believes this is week they regrouped at Janet's again, this Crowl, and Nan Sheer. an easy way for each chapter to make a time with guests and 491/2ers, for the substantial contribution. Help Pam, and Chapter’s annual "December" Bubble the Powder Puff Derby to a successful Bash, which was a potluck in the true project. fashion, with no one telling anyone else See you April 6 in Fallbrook. what they were bringing, and with the “bubbles” flowing. Fran Gauger passed her biennial. Nina PHOENIX CHAPTER Rookaird passed the Instrument Written - Natasha Swigard, Reporter Erma Chance received her commercial The past month our chapter has been ticket under the "grandparent" clause. busy choosing committee chairman, Elaine Hussey and 491/2er David pur­ handing out specific duties, and making chased a 1974 Cessna 150 to lease to the sure the ball is rolling in the right direc­ UC Flying Club, of which Elaine is the Newsletter Editor. Hopefully this will tion. The reason for all the hustle and The elusive Ruth Reinhold who does not encourage David in his decision whether to b ustle is our hostessing the Spring South­ like to have her picture taken because she learn to fly or just take a “pinch hitter” western Sectional to be held April 11-13. says, “I come out looking like Zazu Pitts!” course. Last meeting 19 of us plus 2 guests spent She consented to have her picture taken Kay MeGeehan, our newest member, the evening “stuffing" 1500 envelopes with only if “Curly” could be in the picture too. spent the weekend flying up and down the all the info regarding the sectional. Ruth was featured last month as a (99) coast counting whales. We hope the plane We have a new idea (for our chapter) commissioner for Arizona. we’re trying to get off the ground on flyin flew faster than whales swam, so that the breakfasts. Pam Marley is in charge of this count was accurate. We welcomed Dorothy Gundling to our activity, and if anyone out there has had REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER February meeting, and hope she’ll return experience with this type activity, I’m sure Elaine Hussey, Reporter Pam would love to hear from you. many times. She holds a private license, Carol Borgerding spoke to the Prescott Redwood Empire Chapter Ninety-Nines and teaches at the University of California, Zontas about women and their role in celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary Davis, and a college in Napa, California. aviation. Mary Lou Brown and Ruby during December, with Charter Member Two members of the UC Flying Club Sheldon have been flying around Pt. Anna Brenner hostessing a luncheon at the recently attended our meeting, Susan Lea and Donna Spoontak. Susan recently got Our most recent airmarking effort was tim er” for a ride. Pamela Brands earned her her private license, and Donna is just on Natomas Field. The strip has been commercial license. Congrats! Pam also taking lessons (about 7 hours now). improved and the office refurbished. flew to England and spent three days Hopefully they’ll both be joining us on a ferrying a Cessna 150 to Aloro, OKC. Vesta regular basis soon. Malby flew to SBA. Marge reports she SAN DIEGO CHAPTER divorced her hubby in the cockpit many times as her flight instructor. Marge will Betty Wharton, Reporter “be one” any day now; that is flight in­ structor. Shirley Thom is still buzzing After many years of “the same ol’ faces” around in that Rallye Stole. in our chapter, we are experiencing almost Two ladies showed up at the Mon­ a rebirth...pinning at least (1) new member tgomery field fly-in, Doris and Mary a month for the past fiscal year, and THIS Totans. They barely got out of there before month, we had SEVEN guests! It’s exciting the costal fog closed in. Off to Apple to have the younger gals around, with Valley for the alternate luncheon fresh ideas and energy to match! They are destination went Liz Dinan, Lola Ricci and SO educated and eager, I sometimes guest, Cec Schulman, Pat Hal left and wonder, how long before they put me out guest, Lorrie Bleck, Marge Robbins, and The Honorable Florence Douglas, Mayor of to pasture?? Shirley Thom. the City of Vallejo, California, (center) with Our newest member, Connie Goertz Redwood Empire Chapter Members Louise related a “snowstorm approach” into Ramsey (left) and Fran Gauger, after Buffalo, N.Y. in Feb. Newcomer Bea SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER signing the City of Vallejo resolution Wheeler is APT '75. That makes five of us. Betty Skiles, Reporter proclaiming the year 1975 as “International Ruth Ebey and 491/2 Jack flew their Women's Year” and the week of January “new” Funk to the Ariz. Chapter’s Winter Las Vegas was the fly in for the month of 11-18, 1975 honoring women pilots and all A.A.A. Fly-In, held this year at Casa January. Marion and Bob Marriott invited women serving in the aviation field. Grande, (no, Virginia, THIS AAA stands for all to a fine Italian Restaurant and to see Antique Aircraft!) Lois and Harry Bartling the Ann Margaret Show. Some members go so much it’s not news. They tried tried their luck in the casino after the RENO AREA CHAPTER desperately to get snowed in at Grand show, didn’t hear of any great winnings, May Haskell, Reporter Canyon. Speaking of Grand Canyon, ask sad to report. Pat Mazella about her last two trips to the Next morning some of the group went to In spite of high winds and lots of snow, big ditch. Snow is only fun when it and we Ceasars Palace for the fabulous Cham- things haven’t come to a complete are on the ground! paigne Brunch. standstill in our Chapter. We are all looking toward a busy year. Great turnout for Eve and Harold Hunts Joann Winterling got her Instrument Plans include a fun fly-in to Sedona in dinner party. 32 in all came to enjoy the Rating January 5th with a 25 knot head­ March, Sectional in PHX in April, another delicious dinner. Eve supplied the entree, wind going into Stead on the ADF ap­ Flying Companion Seminar, a Mechanics with the rest of the members bringing proach. clinic for local 99s, and of course our salads, desserts, etc. Members, 491/2S and Fran Gustavson and Hazel Hohn are on annual (almost) Pacific Air Race on Oct. guests had a stimulating evening the Committee for the WASP Reunion to 4th. Flyers will be out soon with race info. discussing flying, what else? A good time be held in Reno June 19, 20, 21st (more Plans are for a start at Gillespie Field, gas was had by all and many thanks to Eve and information in the Aviation Calendar). stops at Bakersfield and Columbia, and Harold for their great hospitality. Hazel Hohn had an aviation marker finish in Santa Rosa. Peggy Marsh reports that she saw all the installed on Highway 395 in Carson City members of the Coachella Valley 99s last commemorating the first flight made in SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER weekend and invited them to join us for our Nevada in 1910. Virginia Rainwater, Reporter “Fly-In” to Peggy’s on March 9. Jerry Gardiner is our member who flies Congratulations to Marge Loomis. She as much as we would all like to. Jerry does SPRING has really sprung in sunny has passed her written instrument and is charter for Reno Executive Air and has just California. February meeting gave us working toward her flight check. ferried a Piper Super Cub from the factory valuable information on the ever current Air markings for the San Gabriel Valley in Lockhaven, Penn, to Reno, sans nav subject of Weather, thanks to Mack Carter will be scheduled for Chino Airport in the radios! of the FAA. Our 49ers were invited also. A month of May. Big Bear will be next on the Our prospective member, Peggy Twedt fantastic turnout, a successful evening schedule for the month of July. Joan from Carson City, is a balloonist and had thanks to Loretta Hines. Winters has again graciously offered her invited the Reno 99s fora ride in her Donna Tracy will have to go to Alaska to cabin at Big Bear for the members who balloon. We all hope to accept this in­ visit her aircraft and tractor. That’s what wish to stay overnight. vitation soon. happens when you sell your toys to the O ur C hairm an, Dell Haas and 49V4 Carl, Alaskan pipe line. Pat Cannon enjoyed a have just returned from a flying trip to trip to Puerto Vallarta. Pat is hiding a SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CHAPTER South America. secret from us which she will deliver in a Rebecca Clayton, Reporter few months. Audrey Schutte took Hughs SACRAMENTO VALLEY CHAPTER Air West to Redding for a very important In November our chapter went to Palo Barbara Foster, Reporter occasion—not losing a daughter, but Alto. Dottie McAlister made arrangements gaining a son. Congratulations! Mary for luncheon and tour of the Allied Arts Due to the bad weather doldrums, Totans and her 49er are stripping their center. Only the instrument rated got to Sacramento Valley Chapter has had its aircraft. Such a job. Lorrie Blech flew to fly. Fourteen members and six guests flying activities curtailed. However, it has Hillsburg, SFO, and PSP. Lorrie is the a ttend ed . not prevented several members from proud owner of an EAA By-plane. Many of In December our luncheon meeting was continuing work on their instrument us had a lovely visit with the Riverside 99s hosted by Lyn Davis of Oakhurst. Due to ratings, nor did it prevent Shirley Winn as we dinned in their famous RED BARON heavy fog in the valley our attendance was from getting her Ground Instructor rating. restaurant. Those who flew in were Lola seven members. We are pleased to welcome Marie Durbin Ricci and Ed, Liz Dinan, Marge Robbins, Our chapter had a fly out to Monterey, as a new member to our Chapter. Marie Shirley Thom, Ely Richabaugh, Virginia where members of the Monterey Bay started attending meetings and functions Rainwater, and the four Totans, Mary and chapter met us. We had lunch at cannery while still a student pilot and is now the Lou, Doris and Hubby, Beverly Woodward row, (fifteen in attendance). happy holder of a private ticket. She was and Cec Schulman. Shirley Miller has recently become Mrs. sponsored by June Devine. Pauline Fleming took another “first Ted Dare. Helen McGee and her family flew to clearing highways take priority to Sun cessive spins and immelmans! Doris also Seattle for the holidays then to Denver and River’s runway..so Pat has to wait got her commercial license from Claire Vail for skiing, and while there they visited sometimes to Aztec out. Marilyn and Walters this week. Emma McGuire was her with Velva Mapelli of the Colorado chapter. husband Ken Orloff have been flying their instructor. Norma Draper also joined the group. Bonanza to Sun River for great skiing at Guests at the November meeting in­ Laverne Gudgel flew to Reno, Nevada Bachlor Mountain. Marilyn Howard, with cluded Adelle Young and her daughter, and Bakersfield and by Airline to San 491/2er John and their girls, left in Feb. for Denise, Audrey P. Franklyn and Cara Diego for AOPA instructor class and to Las a trip on behalf of LIGA. LIGA has a clinic Lund. Vegas, Nevada with 491/i Bob for the In­ in Guaymas, Mexico. The Howards en­ The SMO chapter held a glorious and ternational convention of National Aerial joyed stops in Nogales, San Felipe, Lax raucaus goingaway party for Larry Morton Applicators. and back to SJC. at the W illiamsburg Inn. He had been SMO Rosie Hijos flew to Palm Springs for the Claudia Carlson, recently returned from Tower Chief and with the F.A.A. for 30 California Flying Farmers convention. an Australia vacation. Caludia, Oakland years. Also attending the convention was Tower Controller, spoke at the Feb. Rebecca Clayton and 491/2 Claud. meeting about the difference in Australian SANTA ROSA CHAPTER Our holiday dinner party was held at the vs. USA flying. Caludia met some of the Ruth oster, Reporter Murray home in Stockton, enjoyed by Mr. 99s on her journey and had a fantastic trip. and Mrs. Howard Glantz, Bob Gudgel, Marion Barnick and daughter Kay, Our monthly newsletter is now flying it's Harvey McGee, Charles Morrill, Eugene visiting from New York, just returned from new name-“Wings ’n Things." Last McAlister, Ted Dare, Claud Clayton, Mrs. 172 trip to Baja. Marion said the flight was month’s Wings ’n Things carried a Rosie Hijos, and host and hostess Jean beautiful and the fishing great. synopsis of the proposed by-law revision. and Harley Murray. White elephant gifts Sally Rohlfing, our paint bucket queen Diane Cory and Sandy Peterson spent were exchanged. for ’75 has approval to airmark-San Jose many hours researching the proposed Rosie Hijos was hostess for our Muni. Dian Ward has gone coed again at changes in order to clarify it for the February meeting. We were happy to have San Jose State«University to get a degree members. Its been a great help and well as our guest Faye Kirk from Santa Rosa in aeronautics. Flying is truly safer these worth their efforts. chapter. Faye and 491/2 Bob recently days for some Santa Clara gals. About The movie, “A Powder Puff for Joan" moved to Stockton. Shirley Dare Pro’Tem nine ot the gals invested in the Italian was shown at the February meeting, much conducted the meeting in the absence of foldup Bianchi bike. They are great little to the delight for all who attended. Many chairman Barba Glantz who was bikes to stuff in the airplane. Economy 99s brought husbands and guests. What vacationing with 491/z Howard in Hawaii. wise, the gals took to wheels...first trip better way to tell the AWTAR story? The Nine members were present. found them cycling across the Golden picture brought back many memories to A fly out February 25th saw three air­ Gate Bridge, to Sausalito for lunch, those who have flown the race, and new planes, six members and two guests land ferrying back across the bay and rein­ determination for five of our members at the Santa Maria airport lunching at the forcing their ten mile trip with hot fudge planning to enter this year. The rest of us beautiful Chandecces Restaurant. sundaes at Ghiradelli Square. Jackie Petty just turn green with envy! Our Ways and became that daring young woman on the Means chairman, Sandy Peterson took this flying handlebars down an increadibly SANTA CLARA VALLEY opportunity to add a few dimes to the steep hill. Jackie has recovered. Second Pat Rowe, Reporter treasury by selling popcorn and soft trip was on flat and level Vasona Park d rin ks. ground, but Vera is recovering nicely and Santa Clara Valley has some catching up Should you fly into Sonoma County says that her airplane is truly her home. news this month. Chairman W illy Gardner Airport, be sure to stop by the lobby for a The bikes are not for sale but there seems can now legally poke her nose into clouds, look at the 99s trophy case. Carol Valette to be a little hesitation on where next and having annexed her new instrument rating. is working hard on putting it all together. who next! Two out of two hasn’t been the Ignominius conclusion to getting her new Members will have their names engraved best average but maybe flying is our ticket at San Jose Muni, W illy had to get a on a plaque for all to see. We hope to special VFR home to Reid. It’s a seaplane t h in g !!!!! display trophies and items of interest that rating for Sue Windus, who spent an entire will help to tell our chapter’s story. day giving rides to pontoon first-timers. SANTA MONICA BAY CHAPTER In December Carol and Bob Valette and Susan Sosnow polished off both her in­ Whole Chapter, Reporter Lynn Barthel flew their planes to Santa strument and commercial written exams, Barbara with a load of medical supplies. and Maureen Mahoney has her CF11. The SMO Bay Chapter met at Doris Lynn managed over 1000 pounds. We have Jeanne McElhatton and Betty Hicks Minter’s home for a wonderful November now caught up with the supply, but will helped launch International Women’s Year dinner meeting. 99 rule changes were start over again in March. If anyone needs with speaking on women in aviation for d iscu sse d . an excuse to fly, this is certainly a wor­ Zonta, an organization of business and Emma McGuire and Lillian Camden flew thwhile project. professional women. Betty flew to Por­ Emma's 182 in the Kachina Doll Derby February 22 is the date for another tland, Oregon, for her presentation and along with Angela Masson and Nina chance to experience the effects of the Jeanne to San Mateo. Desiree Stuart- Laughbaum in Angela’s Bellanca Super high altitude chamber at Mather Air Force Alexander has been shipped by boss US Viking. Dan and Maureen Motola hitched a Base. The 32 members who attended the Geological Survey to Nasa Headquarters in plane ride to Phoenix and picked up their last demonstration urged everyone to take Washington for a year assignment. Verna plane in Prescott. advantage of this opportunity to add to West flew co-pilot in Des’ Skylane for the Claire Walters and her Academy have their flying knowledge. trip to Washington. Dian Ward met Marion been busy with Air Force and Navy ROTC May 18 is the date set for our 3 cent lb. Barnick in Cleveland, visiting Marion’s s tu d e n ts. Fly-In. 99s in the vicinity—join us for food airline pilot son Bob. They picked up a Chuck and Juana Wilson will be flying to and fu n . Skylane to ferry home by a circuitous route Lompoc to visit their new grandson. They If there is a wedding in your future, you including a stop at Dian's home town of have two other grandchildren in Taipai, but might give this some thought. Sheri Lumberton, N.C. Membership chairman unfortunately, their airplane won’t make it Knight, a transfer from the Marin Chapter, Evelyn Lundstrom announced new th a t fa r! made the front page of the newspaper members; Jan Meitus, Carolynn Chase, Rita Polen can now work Ground Control when she and Oren were married in his 195 Grade Campbell, Pat Davis and Chicago all by herself in the tower at SMO. taildragger in the skies over Santa Rosa. transfer Sherry Sisson. Doris Minter just finished a five hour Sheri owns a 150 and is currently working Pat Roberts is consistently getting aerobatic course at Mike Dewey’s in Santa towards her law degree. snowbound in Sun River, Oregon, holed up Paula. She flew a Citabria and learned Joining Sheri as new members of the in the family condominium. A parade of loops and aileron rolls, hammerheads, the Santa Rosa 99s are: Marilyn Jack, Dee fronts seem to follow Pat around and inverted stall, cuban eights, four suc­ Neal and Rae Pass. Zonta International invited our chapter NEW AIRCRAFT AVIONICS in factory to join them at their January dinner cartons; Genave, Narco, Telex, Edo-Aire, meeting. Several of our members attended Airmarc and more. For your best buy in and enjoyed getting acquainted with aircraft electronics write: Avicon Inter­ another active group of gals. national, Ltd., Lambert Field, Box 10221, CLASSIFIED St. Louis, MO 63145. 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