O C T O B E R , 1966 Ilinrtijlhnt' Jleius C o l u m n I am in the middle of packing for CATION, let’s consider NEW HORI­ •w my Fall Tour of the Section Meetings. ZONS THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS. If things go according to schedule, I Without the ability to ‘put across’ your will meet with the North Ceritral Sec­ idea, how can you make a reality your tion in Milwaukee; South Central Sec­ dream? All o>f the progress and growth OCTOBER, 1986 tion in Shreveport; Middle East Sec­ in our ‘space age’ has been developed Official Publication of tion in Williamsport, Penn.; The New because people could communicate and THE NINETY-NINES, Inc. York-New Jersey Section in New York their dreams became realities. Each Headquarters, Terminal Bldg. City. I am going to try to visit chap­ Chapter Chairman has an idea she Will Rogers World Airport ters enroute and am also hoping for warits to carry during her term in of­ P. O. Box 99 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101 a little rest after a very busy summer. fice, a ‘new horizon’ for her mem­ Will spend a few days in OKC Head­ bers. To be able to accomplish her Headquarters Secretary goals she must be able to communi­ DARLA BULLARD quarters. I am looking forward to a productive trip. cate to her members the fact the idea is ‘good’ , that it is worth doing, and Editor The Ninety Nines President has been will bring satisfaction. She must com­ PEG ONG invited to participate in the Fourth 2900 Rockbrook Drive municate enthusiasm so her members Congress of American Women Leaders Plano, Texas 75074 will WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THAT to be held in Washington, D.C. Octo­ WHICH SHE HAS SET AS HER GOAL. INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS ber 7, 8 and 9th. The Congress is President ARE YOU COMMUNICATING?? composed of Presidents or Vice Presi­ ALICE ROBERTS My next letter will be written dur­ 719 Orchid Lane dents of National and International ing my trip . and will probably have Phoenix, Arizona 85021 Organizations, and their discussion will chit-chat about the section meetings. center around the Career Woman and Vice-President So till then . are your horizons for DONNA T. MYERS how she might better herself and her (he coming year set? 11603 E. 6th Place work potential. Sincerely, Denver, Colorado 80010 Along the thoughts of COMMUNI- ALICE ROBERTS Secretary GENE NORA JESSEN 741 Eastridge Drive Wichita, Kansas 67207 SPECIAL NOTICE Treasurer RUTH RUECKERT Every Chapter Chairman {either Editor ends up with about 300 pages, 2037 Rivera Street plus pictures, to prepare for the San Francisco, Calif. 94116 past* or present) has been sent two Printer (proofread, identify, in­ copies of “ Preparation of Copy for Executive Board struct, etc.), so time you save her 99 News’’; one for the Chairman LYDIELLEN “LYGIE” HAGAN means the Printer gets the copy and one for the Chapter Reporter. South 1907 Oneida Place sooner and you receive your News This information sheet also has been Spokane, Washington 99203 earlier. sent to International Committee BETTY W. McNABB Chairmen and to Governors* — plus Our NEWS is a comunication 926 Third Avenue a copy for the Section Secretary or medium to be proud of — EVERY Albany, Georgia person reporting Section Meetings. Charter Member, Member-at-Large, DORIS RENNINGER Section, Chapter, Intn’l Committee These individual instructions have 10-01 163rd Street and individual should use THEIR been distributed so News Reporters./ Beechhurst, N. Y. 11357 NEWS to keep the communication contributors will have guide line on lines open. hand to help them. Following the in­ DOttie Young, Past Editor DEADLINE FOR NEWS — structions will save your Editor The 20th of the Month mudh time spent in re-typing and * Please forward to current office Send Copy to: assure your news being included holder—had to mail them as time PEG ONG (she has Board approval to reject permitted rather than wait for elec­ 2900 Rockbrook Drive copy that requires re-typing). The tion results. PLano, Texas 75074 In Memoriam Patter by Peg Coming Events In MEMORIAM to Gill Robb Wilson, It’s with much trembling and queasi­ loyal friend of the Ninety-Nines for ness that I’m about to “ solo” m y first October 14, 15, 1966 99 News from the Editor-side of the Fairladies Annual Indiana Race many years, it is fitting to reprint his copy. For such a tiny, little gal, DOT- Evansville, Indiana contribution to our “ Thirty Sky Blue TIE YOUNG certainly has the biggest Years.” shoes to fill! In order that I can even come close to carrying on her pro­ gressive traditons, I must have your October 15, 1966 TO THE NINETY NINES HELP! N.Y.-N.J. Section Fall Meeting New York City Grown bright with pattern’d fame Because we are such a growing or­ ganization, the News becomes one of The damask of thy name our best means of getting acquainted Embracing now a score of measured November 34, 1966 and maintaining that bond of friend­ years Official Opening of new Club House ship; therefore a report from every And wov’n by many hands Canberra Aero Club, Australian Chapter is desired for every issue. Neath skies of many lands (We do keep score ya know!) Capital Territory With mingled threads of gaiety and Keep my mail box full of ‘in-com- ing’ news and pictures; I do suggest tears June 38-July 3, 1967 that you allow a couple extra days Is hung on Memory’s wall International Convention mail time to Plano . the Pony Ex­ Where passing each and all Washington, D.C. press stop is a “fer piece” from my house! July 8, 1967 Next NEWS deadline Nov. 20th . May see the stitching of thy hopes AWTAR REMEMBER? and fears. Atlantic City, N. J. to No thread is of the whole Thanks much, Torrance, Calif. Or part is more than all Peg In that embroidery of life and flight Which some now long since gone And some still pressing on SHEILA SCOTT SAYS Have woven on the high frontiers Dear Ninety-Nines Everywhere, fold Isle and Samoa (!), San Fran­ despite How can I thank you all for the won­ cisco, Phoenix, El Paso, Oklahoma, Strength uncommensurate derful help and support you gave me Louisville, New York (U.S.A.), Gan­ To conquer all of fate during my recenlt “ World Flight?” der (Canada), Lisbon (Portugal), and Which lurks beyond all but im­ Words cannot express how deeply I of course London. mortal grace. appreciated it. I cannot begin to tell you about the Many of you must wonder why you fantastic welcomes and surprises Ninety-Nines laid on at all these stops, have not heard from me, but the fact God guard the gracious fame is I am living on top of an uncontroll­ but it is something I shall never for- Around thy numbered name able avalanche df paper, and I am gdt. I truly found we are an inter­ Till in the retrospect of further years quite unable to find enough hours in national organization with friendship each day to reduce it! stretching right round the world. The focused eye df time My very sincere thanks and affec­ Looks back on Ninety-Nine I shall never forget the kindness and tion to you all. May your landings friendship so many of you showed me, And finds naught there to hold in sad be as happy as mine have been to and it is not lack of thought or grati­ arrears date. tude that I have not written personal­ Concerning what was wov’n Sincerely, ly, but sheer inability to make time Sheila Scott By thee beneath the heav’n itself slow up! Please forgive me, and Albeit at times thy toil was wrought know that I deeply appreciate all the Ed. Note . in tears. assistance that you gave me. SHEILA plans to be in the U.S. the It was a great thrill to find so many last week of September and has been — Gil Robb Wilson Ninety-Nines all round the world, and invited by Piper to attend the AOPA I would particularly like to thank the Plantation Party in Palm Springs, the following stops where so much was Piper Convention at Denver, and No November News Issue done for me by Ninety-Nines; Karachi COPA Convention in Montreal between Deadline For (Pakistan), Delhi (India), Darwin, Mt. October 1st and 16th. She would en­ Isa, Brisbane, Sydney (Australia), joy re-newing old 99 friendships and December Copy Auckland (New Zealand), even Nor- making new acquaintances. November 20 OUR 1967 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SHOREHAM HOTEL AND MOTOR INN. WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 28-JULY 2 The Convention will spotlight the ex­ us co-ordinate the global aspects of working with us on the Capital Fly-In. citing progress of Women in Aviation the convention. All overseas members More on this later. since we were founded in 1929 with should contact them wilth suggestions So, put a big red ring around June 99 members, to our more than 2700 to highlight your country at the con­ 28-July 2, 1967. We have a big, red in 25 countries around the world, to­ vention. (See list below). carpet of Welcome waiting for you. day. Our overseas members and the The Capital-Fly-In is planned for Fay Gillis Wells Ambassadors and other officials of those who believe it is more fun to fly Coordinator. their countries will be honored on In­ together, as we collect the invitations ternational Night, June 30. Other plann­ and pictures for our See The USA ed highlights—morning coffees at em­ portfolios the overseas members will UNITED STATES TRAVEL SERVICE bassies; fascinating sightseeing trips; a take back home with them, spreading OVERSEAS OFFICERS tour of the White House for earlybird the American message of friendship Beverly E.