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Open Saturdays and Sundays Box 88 Area Code 901 Arlington Airport 867-2991 Arlington, Tenn. 38002 h ie BB b b ib s MARCH-APRIL 1972 Volume 14 Number 34 President's Column THE NINETY-NINES, INC. Will Rogers World Airport International Headquarters Oklahoma City. Oklahoma 73159 Return Form 3579 to above address 2nd Class Postage pd. at North Little Rock. Ark.

Publisher ...... Lee Keenihan HOPE you're thrilled with the New News. KNOW what you think about the roster. Managing Editor Hazel McKendrick Jones Magnifying glasses, anybody? Art Director ...... Lucille Weeks More and more Ninty Nines are making public presentations to civic clubs, Production Manager...... Ron Oberlag school groups, aviation and others. PLEASE DO KNOW YOUR SUBJECT, YOUR Circulation Manager ...... Loretta Gragg FACTS, AND YOUR TIME LIMITATIONS. Your are being asked to speak because Contributing Editors people think you have something contributory to say. Make it interesting too — Arliene Dando Darlene Gilmore and BRIEF. Becky Thatcher Lois Feigenbaum Backward glance: Am still chagrined because I mislaid the October Prez Virginia Thompson Barbara Bonnett message I had written full of bouquets for the SW section at Yosemite. It was won­ Dottie Sanders Edith Denny derful and productive and fun. (You should see your Prez play a washboard. And Hazel Jones Mona Budding what fun to fly left seat in the Betty-Jo Allen Smith Mooney back to Phoenix!) Eleanor Bailey Ruth Thomas On the 747 flight out, did I tell you that it was announced to the passengers that Director of Advertising Paula Reed the 99 Prez was aboard? Then the copilot, who turned out to be Flying Rebel Jim Hansen from Atlanta, went on to tell knowledgeably what and who 99s are! As to what they are — wonderful, says your Prez. I went off on a short consulting trip recently, got home 7 days later. Weather, weather, would you believe over 5 in­ Contents ches of rain in one night? 99s to the rescue — North Georgia meeting in Atlanta, Susan Oliver Flies Prez the honor guest — she had to leave 24C there, but Georgia 99 Nancy Peter­ son flew her back to Falcon Field where Lois Lacy keeps her Mooney, Lois relayed for Easter Seals...... 2 her to Atlanta, and then enroute Panama City, THUNDERSTORMS, so RON In- diana-Floridian Virginia McKee at Marianna, and a pleasant evening with the “Liz Leaps” ...... 2 McKees and Joyce Toman McKee, Georgia chapter, and her 49 1/2er Joe. My turn. Weathered in, anybody? Profile of a Convention C ity ...... 5 We hope all chapters are saving files of their newsletters. They are WOMEN-IN- AVIATION History. Your prez loves getting them — for instance, Betty Hicks tells AWTAR Ways and Means ...... 7 in Santa Clara's "Wind Sock" that the January meeting was held aboard a Boeing TWA 747. On the ground, regrets Betty. This chapter distributed safety brochures Powder Puff Derby ...... 7 at numerous airports recently. Our moon-mapper, Dee Stuart-Alexander, earned her multi-engine rating on a volcano-chasing expedition in Mexico. Safety Seminar on the docket. Betty's WACOA article in International News this month, REGULAR FEATURES we hope. Claudia Carlson, FAA controller, off for an assignment in Spain! Long Beach MC-ing a Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic. (Editors are Jan President's Column...... 1 McFarren and Karen Sherman.) Headlines from H azel...... 2 Diane Tribble, Long Island, just flew a '40’s vintage Cub transcontinental. Sue Andrews, Dallas Redbird News, says her chapter is collecting "cool whip" Ninety-Nine News Award...... 3 labels and Joy bottles for a project. Send her a few? Kathy Long and Helen Wilke Coming Events...... 3 making DRF flights. Editor Hazel talking to Little Rock Zontas. Backward Glance...... 4 First Canadian and all the rest of Canada talking convention, convention, com­ mittee committee, and DO use their pretty maple leaf stickers on your correspon­ Safety T ip s ...... 6 dence! Committee R ep orts...... 8 Gerry Bettz says St. Louis was much impressed by a film on Wings of Hope, en­ Chapter Reports...... 10 joyed the Zonta Amelia Earhart luncheon. Wichita Falls’ Ruth Renton reprinted the story by a 10 year-old boy about why he watns to be a pilot — he concludes "I hope I don't get airsick, because then I couldn't be a pilot and would have to go to work!" INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Interesting Central Pennsylvanian, reports Boots Husted, editor of "Plane Talk", P resident...... »• • • Betty W. McNabb 3114 Beachwood Dr> Panama City. Fla. 32401 is Mary Foley. She writes for an encyclopedia! Vice President...... Susie Sewell Indiana will present three 25 year pins in 1972, says editor Pauline in her c/o Catlin Aviation Co. "Pireps," the pins to Sophia Payton, Margaret Ringenberg, Mildred Hurt. Will Rogers Station. Oklahoma City. Okla. Sandra Klock, editing Chicago Area's letter, lists helpful tips for "99 Meeting Secretary...... Pa* J©hon Airport Flying School Hostesses", plus dates, committee members for each meeting. She might share Addison Airport. Dallas. Texas the tips. Treasurer...... Virginia Britt And there are Maryland’s Crabpot Intersection (Joan Bates), Ann Catlin's Com­ 6121 Cypress Rd.. Plantation. Fla. 33313 ments from Oklahoma, a sprightly newsletter from Phoenix — many more. Wish I Executive Board ...... Pa' McEwen 16206 E. Central. Wichita. Kan. 67230 could quote from them all. Edith Denny Meanwhile, anybody for Scandinavia? Australia? Unless something dire hap­ 439 Temagami Cres.. Pt. Credit. Ont.. Canada pens, your Prez will go on the Australian Fly-it-Yourself, complete with 49 1/2er. So Joan Hrubec 16902 Dartmouth Ave.. Cleveland. O. 44111 if you have urgent correspondence during April, please address it to Vice Published monthly, except bi-monthly July-August and January- President Susie Sewell! February Annual subscription rate is $4.50 and is included as a part of the annual membership of The Ninety-Nines. Inc. Betty M cNabb, President Mailing Addresses Headquarters: Will Rogers World Airport Oklahoma City. Oklahoma 73159 Editorial Office: P O. Box 38499 This issue of NINETY-NINE NEWS has a MARCH-APRIL dateline on it. (It's Dallas. Texas 75238 really your MARCH issue.) This is for advertising purposes only. The next issue Advertising Office: P 0 . Box 4228 will be dated MAY. YOU WILL STILL GET 10 ISSUES PER YEAR. North Little Rock. Arkansas 72116 ______Susan O liver Flies for Easter Seals

0 £ * o ° N m e m OS? Movie and television actress Susan Oliver, a noted aviatrix, has been named REpORTS? . Flying Am bassadress for the 1972 National CORRECTIONS! Editor Easter Seal Campaign, February 28-April 2. Piloting a small plane, Susan plans a fly­ ing tour to a number of cities in the country to focus attention on the annual appeal for public support of Easter Seal services to 380,000 handicapped children and adults. Susan volunteered for a similar assign­ ment in 1967, flying into nine cities in ten days to promote that year’s campaign. “ It gave me an opportunity to meet many As the new magazine gathers more ads, heartwarming examples of children being and the country sheds its winter coat, it helped by Easter Seals all over the coun­ Susan Oliver, actress and top-rated aviatrix, seems the activities of the Ninety Nines ga­ try." has been named Flying Ambassadress for thers more momentum in doing meaningful Susan recently was named a member of the 1972 National Easter Seal Campaign,- things in aviation. I received a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration’s February 28 - April 2. Here Miss Oliver of­ the FAA Accident Coordinator in the Sou­ Women’s Advisory Committee on Aviation. fers some flying tips to Jo Ann Schaffer, thern Region telling of a project by the Soloing in October, 1964, she received her National Easter Seal Child. Miss Oliver North Georgia Chapter. Headed by Pauline private license in April, 1965; her comm er­ plans a "fly -in " to various U.S. cities to aid Mallory they are checking each airport in cial license in April, 1966; and her instru­ the annual Easter Seal campaign for funds the state of Georgia for hazards and poten­ ment rating in October of the same year. to provide rehabilitation services to 380,000 tial accident makers. They have had Susan entered her First race — the Reno handicapped children and adults. classes on what to look for and how to Celebrity Air Race in 1966 — and came in write them up. Aviation safety seminars are second by only 10 seconds. In 1967, she being conducted all over the US and the made a solo trans-Atlantic hop in a single mission as one of the most important flights Ninety Nines are helping. The DRF is in full engine plane. She was co-pilot in the win­ of my life. If it helps a few boys and girls to swing. Great! We really are an organization ning plane in the 1970 AWTAR. walk straighter and taller, then it’s more that is making contributions to women, our "I look forward to my 1972 Easter Seal than worthwhile.” organization and our country. Thanks to Doris Renninger, I received a list of all of the correspondents who were selected to go with President Nixon to Liz Leaps China. Fay Gillis Wells, charter member, and member of Washington Chapter was Liz Winthrop is sixteen years old. She is father was her instructor and when not one of three women selected to make this the fourth daughter of Jack and Pauline doing that or restoring old airplanes, he is a trip. Perhaps we can get her to share her Winthrop of Dallas Ninety Nines. In the age Captain for Braniff Airways. thoughts in this history-making venture. when lots of "teenagers” are getting high In the December issue was an article by in strange ways, Liz gets her kicks flying Fran Nolde about the Talent Bank. In this airplanes, on her big day, she soloed her issue we are producing the Talent Bank folks' Waco UPF-7, J-3 Cub, J-2 Cub, Tay- Questionnaire with the address where to lorcraft, and just to keep up to date a mail it. If you are interested and have Cessna 150. Tho the wind was blowing talents to give, please forward this ques­ about 25 mph, she launched in the bright tionnaire to Washington. red restored Waco. Pauline Winthrop Many many comments about the new reports that only the first daughter was not magazine keep coming in. We are going to interested in flying, the other three have at try to identify where the cover pictures least soloed. One has a license and it looks were taken for all of you who asked. We as if Liz is on her way. She plans on getting would also like to have women on the her drivers license sometime later this cover, but these are pictures provided by week. A future 99 you can be sure. Liz’s the advertisers. Normally the advertiser who pays for the color separation and pro­ the West Coast. We're gainin' on them! vides the picture gets the front cover. I We are now 3923 strong and growing. agree that we should have ladies on the Many chapter reports reflect new members. front. I hope that the advertisers will get the We creep up to the 4000 mark and then message and start taking pictures of girls slide back again when it’s time to renew. flying airplanes. That is also the reason Let's keep what we have and add more. why we cannot go back to the traditional The 99's need each of you. Photo by Tom Dillard white cover with the distinctive blue com­ Dallas Morning News pass rose. If Heritage can sell the front and Last Flight Capt. Jack Winthrop and daughter Liz back covers, I'm sure they will do so. As of LORRAINE FRANKLAND EMMERSON celebrate her 16th birthday. Liz soloed her now there are no provisions to have color New York dad's UPF-7 in a 25 mph wind no less. pictures of the girls in the magazine. This, perhaps, will come later as our advertisers The forms for registering for the conven­ increase. Also there have been some glit­ tion are in this issue. Note that it requires ches in getting the magazine late. The Edi­ Canadian funds. This caused me some tor and the printer are working to plug up confusion as to how to write the check. I'm PLEASE NOTE this gap and hopefully that will smooth out. told that you indicate on the face of the IOWA CHAPTER Ways and Means Chair­ We note with great joy that Ruth O’Buck check "Canadian Funds" or you can write - man has been changed. For flight bags and has been employed by the FAA as a GADO in the word "Canadian" on the line where post cards please write to Mary Lou Wright, Flight Inspector in Alaska. Ann Nobles is you spell out the amount of the check. Webster, Iowa 52355. Mark this in your in­ currently going to GADO school in Okla­ Hope this information will spare you some ternational directory! homa City now and we have Wally Funk on confusion. every newcomer. V- Juanita hunts and fishes with her 49 1/2er, Elgin, trains, shows and breeds Ger­ w man Shorthaired Pointers, rides horseback and — of course — flies. The way she got interested in flying is not uncommon for a girl but how she stuck SSnawsaward to it certainly is! In 1935 she "fe ll in love with a handsome pilot" who also owned an airplane. In 1936 she was flying an OX Travelair and by 1940 had already won a scholarship for a private pilot course in California. She and Elgin migrated to Phoenix in 1942 right after the war broke out because they could not continue a flying business on the West Coast. Juanita and Elgin owned a flying school for a few years at Phoenix Skyharbor Air­ port and Juanita instructed about 10 years, even some in acrobatics. She was also, during her flying career, a charter air am­ bulance pilot and an executive pilot flying business men and materials to distant areas for a local contracting company. Juanita is a Charter Member of the Phoenix Chapter of the 99's and has always been active in the Chapter. She was its first Chairman in 1949 when only 5 girls belonged: has held all the offices in the Chapter; and presently is Amelia Earhart Chairman. She can be counted on to help at impound and inspection for the annual Kachina Doll-Roadrunner air race spon­ sored by the Phoenix Chapter and for the last 8 years has joined Melba Beard to make a team of timers for the Powder Puff From Abandoned Baby to Adopting 40 Girls Derby. But today Juanita is flying high in her Even Juanita Newell, a most active Phoenix 99's, will never know why she was abandoned happiness to be able to give to 40 young as a baby on the railroad tracks somewhere in California. But she does know that she will do girls what her own adopted parents gave to her best to bring an environment of love and a sense of belonging to as many deserted her; — a home. She believes deeply that young Arizona girls as possible. She has recently been elected the President of the Board of "When you save a boy, you save a man — Directors of Arizona Girls Ranch, Inc. but when you save a girl in all probability It was through the 99’s that Juanita and Ranch. One year a hot water heater was you save a fam ily." the Girls Ranch came together. Ten years given to them by the 99's and installed by a ago Virginia Hash (another Phoenix 99 and) friend of Juanita's. A regrigerator was a legal adviser for the Girls Ranch found Christmas present last year from the flying the girls on individual rides was get­ Phoenix Chapter. The Girls Ranch is Coming Events ting to be more than she could handle, so remembered each and every year now with she “volunteered” the Phoenix 99's to aid gifts from the 99's Chapter. giving these annual rides. Juanita was A pril 4-8 — Louisiana A ir Tour, Mrs. Emile The Chapter members have also donated Sailes Jr., 235 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton amongst these first volunteers, and soon sheets and pillows to the houses and made was the Girls Ranch Coordinator for these Rouge, La. 70806. other contributions to the Thrift Shop in April 7-9 — Southwestern Sectional, Newport flights. After 6 years of annual Girls Ranch Phoenix which resells the items and rides the Phoenix Chapter of the 99's Beach, Calif. Maggie Burch, 1225 Hillside donates all the proceeds to the Girls Dr., LaHabra, Calif, 90631. “adopted” the Girls Ranch as their per­ Ranch. Some Chapter members hold indi­ sonal project. This happened in 1968 after A pril 21-22— New England Sectional, Western vidual Girls Ranch memberships and the New England, Host. Virginia Hash and Mrs. Ann Colby, a past Chapter itself is a Corporate Member. Board President, spoke at a Chapter April 26 — Australian Sectional, Charlesville, Within the last few years the Chapter has Queensland, Australia. meeting and inspired the 99’s to take a set aside a scholarship to college for a wor­ more active interest in the teenagers. May 5, 6, 7 — Make it with Memphis: Spring thy candidate from the Ranch and has Section Meeting, Kentucky Dam State Park, The guest speakers told about the 4 given $150 for piano lessons for one of the May 5-7 — South Central Sectional Conven­ homes in Arizona housing 40 girls from 12 girls. tion, Omaha Nebraska. to 18 years of age — how these girls could And the Chapter's interest will never lag May 5, 6, 7 — All Women New England Air be delinquents without these homes, if Juanita has anything to say about it! Race, Windham A irport, Windham, Conn. parents, the supervision or affection — the When she is talking about the girls, the Entry kits available for $1.00 from: Marcia 6 month to a few years stay — how the girls house parents, the 33 Board members she Spakoski, 63 Valley Road, Groton, Conn. get there through social workers, clergy, must guide or even the $225 it costs to care 06340. school authorities or even parents — how for each child every month, a frisky smile June 24 — Poker Party, Greater Winnipeg the homes are supported entirely by private plays on her lips, her eyes are full of caring, Chapter. donations and contributions from service and you know she is thinking of the next July 12-15 — International Convention, Re- clubs aroung the state. project to propose to the Phoenix 99’s. gency-Hyatt House, Toronto, Canada. With Juanita's guidance the Phoenix But Juanita is also an example to be fol­ August 11-12 — All Women "Palms to Pines" Chapter has enriched the lives of these lowed by every young starry-eyed girl. She A ir Race — Sponsored by Long Beach Chap­ girls in many ways. Not only do the annual is tall and striking, poised and yet humble, ter Ninety-Nines, $1.50: Palms to Pines Air rides continue to thrill the girls but these with a sun-bronzed skin that handsomely Race, 3200 A irport Ave., Suite 16, Santa teenagers actually assist at airlifts and air sets off the Indian jewelry she loves to wear Monica, Calif. 90405 — Claire Walters, races. Some of the proceeds go to the Girls and she has a warm, friendly welcome for Chairman - (213) 398-5766. six months or be dropped from the group. These girls could attend the Kansas City Chapter's regular meetings but they could not vote. When they received their Private Backward Glance Pilot's License, they were accepted as a member and presented a “99" pin. It was reported that Jeannette Lempke (Sovereign), Nancy Love, and Jacqueline Cochran and others helped to make the J Thompson conference at Stephens College a success. Not only did the girls at the college form their own club but became a new chapter Jeannette Lempke (Sovereign) was elec­ which showed their picture and finger with twenty-five members in 1948 with ted president in 1945 of our organization to prints. However, it became manditory that Nancy Corrigan responsible for getting the guide its rebuilding after the war years. As private or commercial pilot certificates in chapter started and running smoothly. she put it, "1945 was a good number — V-E effect on or after January 1, 1942, be ex­ Another project renewed with vigor was and V-J day; husbands, brothers, beaus changed for current certificates before July our Amelia Earhart Scholarship fund. The and other loved ones at home, coming 1, 1947. Too, instrum ent ratings now resolution adopted at our annual meeting home or out of danger; practically all required six hours of instrument flight, ac­ in Albuquerque, New M exico, in 1941, rationing ended; and flying for pleasure tual or simulated, during each six month provided that no payments could be made again on the up-and-up. period. from the fund until it had reached a total of Coastal chapters, like Bay Cities, were Besides flying, the girls started to rebuild $5,000.00 and then only the income from able to resume their Winging Parties former chapters, form new ones and to the investment of the principal could be following a four year shut down on civilian bring back original members. On Sep­ used to finance the award. Since July 3, flying. Much to their amazement though, tember 1, 1945, we had 700 members. By 1947, would be its 10th anniversary, mem­ they found that flying rates had increased the end of the following fiscal year, this bers were urged to work toward a goal of considerably. Rental of a 65 horsepower total had risen to 1,002 with a goal of 1,500 $5,000.00 so that the Amelia Earhart Cub had soared to $11.00 dual and $8.00 members by the end of year 1946-47. Leona Scholarship Fund could be on its own and solo with hangar rent up to $25.00. As a Bump of Newberg, Oregon, organized and sufficient to make an award on that date result, the weekly budget was drawn a bit became the first chairman of the Oregon and each year thereafter. Our girls em­ tighter but practically forgotten in the sheer Chapter. barked upon all sorts of projects to raise joy of being airborne again. May Von Mach, Others like the East Missouri Chapter the necessary funds. Their goal reached, Michigan's charter member, expressed it so reawakened with vigor and a determination Elizabeth Sewell became the final recipient well, “ I love the song the wind sings as it to help the president in carrying out her of the award in 1947, the first since 1942. rusheds past the struts and wires of an slogan of, “Mark the Skyways like the The resumption of the National Air Races open airplane", especially her own yellow Highways". They decided to sponsor an in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 30 through Fleet. Many others felt the same way about essay contest, “How an Air Marker will September 2, 1946, also heralded the return their flying. Benefit the Community and Aviation" in the of our annual meetings which were usually As pleasure flying increased, thoughts St. Louis public schools. They decided to held in conjunction with the race. At this again turned to the resumption of air races offer a private flight course to the winner meeting, annual dues was increased $.50 like the National Air Races at Cleveland, but the Board of Education was afraid that bring the total to $5.00 per year with an ini­ Ohio, and the All American Maneuvers in some parents would be reluctant to permit tiation fee of $1.00. Jeannette Lempke Miami, Florida. At the latter, Verna Burke their children to solo. So, they settled on a (Sovereign) and Belle Hetzel were reelec­ placed first in a Cub; Dot Lemon, 2nd in an ten hour flight course with no solo. When ted President and Vice President respec­ Interstate; Helen McBride, 3rd in a Stinson; the Board not only approved their plan, but tively. Melba Beard became Secretary; Helen Greinke, 4th in a Taylorcraft and Bar­ liked it so much they hoped it could be Marjorie Davis, Treasurer. It also firmly bara Poole, 5th in a Rearwin, in the made statewide in keeping with their established the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Women's Handicap C-License Race. This state's air marking program, they began to Fund with Alma Harwood and Margaret gives an idea of the type of planes being realize the magnitude of their undertaking. Manser as Permanent Trustees; Ethel flown during this era. Fortunately, the local W.N.A.A. heard of Sheehy elected for a three year term; By the latter part of 1945, pilots were no their plan and asked if they could help co­ Nancy Love, 2 years; Alice Hammond, 1 longer required to carry identification cards sponsor the contest. Not only did they get year. this good news but another blessing in the This was a busy period — so many things form of a new Cub plane, presented by Uni­ to do. However, we should pause just a versal Flight School, complete with name moment to pay tribute to all the girls who WHAT DOES GO ON BEHIND painted on it to fly at cost. served so gallently and capably during the THE SCENES Although Congress was slow in ap­ war years. They deserve our undying in the Famous propriating money for air marking, this did gratitude. One of the outstanding ones was not deter Blanche Noyes, Air Marking Nancy Harkness Love, a member of the POWDER PUFF DERBY?? Specialist with the C.A.A. and state New England Section, who was awarded YOU WILL ENJOY aeronautical commissions with the the Avon Award for Women of Achieve­ LADKBI cooperation of the Ninety-Nines and civil ment. It consisted of the Avon Medallion of RtV UP organizations. The Blanche Noyes trophy Honor, a $1,000.00 Victory Bond and the YOUR for doing more work than anyone else in Avon Certificate of Award. Our president mmst LADIES! the United States in promoting airmarkers wrote that Nancy is well known in aviation REV UP during this period went to Gladys Snyder of circles as former chief of WAF’s whose Rockford, Illinois, who had forty air markers wartime activities included ferrying planes YOUR to her credit. under the Air Transport Command. She has The Kansas City Chapter came to Life tested and demonstrated private flying air­ ENGINES! again on November 29, 1945, with Marie craft and participated in many racing Page as Chairman. They too embarked meets. As early as 1934, she surveyed air upon a very worthwhile project — marking sites in the state of New York for Order from AWTAR Hdqtrs, Tererboro organizing a junior group whom they would the Bureau of Air Commerce. She also Airport, N.J. 07608. If autographed copy aid in becoming certificated pilots. To be helped develop the tricycle landing gear desired, write author at P.O. Box 477 used on planes which have made history in Cupertino, Ca 95014. Enclo. $3.20 in eligible, each prospective member had to full. Remember—author's 15% goes to be introduced by a Ninety-Nine member, the skies. AWTAR. Inquire about special chapter have at least twenty hours of flying time Next time, we will review the exciting ex­ group price. and obtain her private pilot license within pansion period of the late forties. The Regency Hyatt Toronto, Downtown Toronto

Your left to right: Back row — Barbara Brotherton, Gillian Holden and Joan Chilcott. Front row — Julia Trent, Shirley Allen and Elaine Bieck.

Profile of a Convention City

There's going to be a convention. Wait, shimmering glass architecturally respon­ Arts, the Theatre in the Dell, and the Poor don't turn that page! This year it's going to ding to the city and the area in which it is Alex and many, many more offering be a unique convention. For the first time in located. Spaciousness, handcrafted fur­ everything from the "tried and true” to the our history the Ninety-Nines Inc., are niture, oversized beds, colour television, “brand new.” holding their convention outside of the carpeted baths and a garden deck with a For “something with everything," try On- continental United States. The site for the beautiful swimming pool are among the terio Place. This complex of man-made is­ 1972 .... Toronto the Good. many amenities that promise to make the lands and lagoons is built into Lake On- And they couldn't have chosen a better stay a pleasant one. terio. At its Forum, an ultramodern amphi­ city. Toronto, the capital of Ontario is in A full program has been planned theatre, you may munch your hot dog or Canada. A large booming cosmopolitan allowing plenty of time for both business hamburger while watching a performance city, it is a center of commerce and in­ and pleasure. For shopping there are of the Toronto Symphony or the National dustry. Although far inland it is a busy sea­ twenty of Toronto’s most elite boutiques Ballet of Canada or the "Lighthouse" (a port with ships from all over the world and specialty shops strategically placed in rock group) or folk dancing or the Ontario docking here. Toronto is also well served the Hotel Plaza. Within walking distance Place Singers or whatever else happens to by rail, road and of course air. Seven air­ there is the Yorkville-Bloor-Avenue Road be playing at the Forum. ports surround the city and its environs, the area where you can purchase everything If you are a history buff there is Black largest being Toronto International and the from a soup tureen to a Paris original. Alive Creek Pioneet Village, Fort York, Casa smallest being Markham. Host airport for and turned on by vibrant symphonies, Loma just to mention a few. There is the the convention will be Buttonville with operas, theatres, exhibits, museums, night world renowned Royal Ontario Museum, F.B.O. Toronto Airways supplying parking style and swing spots, Toronto is Canada's the Parliment Buildings, The MacLaughlin and transportation to the convention cultural centre. Our O'Keefe Centre is well Planetarium and just so much more it is im­ headquarters. known in theatrical circles and many possible to name it all so don’t turn the And speaking of convention head­ shows “try out" there prior to their run on page, pack up everybody and come to the quarters, the 1972 w ill be in the sparkling Broadway. The Royal Alexandra is noted convention — Toronto for you in '72. new Regency Hyatt Toronto. This is a for being one of the most elegant theatres Toronto, you and the 1972 International spectacular thirty-one story building of retaining much of it’s Victorian splendour. Convention. You belong together. The St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing The Ninety-Nines ‘ International Emergency Survival Kit

Women s Air and Space Museum An emergency survival kit, although they take up very little space and normally by Oorlt Rennlngar one has knowledge of a rumored article in weigh less than 10 pounds, may save your a recent mountaineering journal con­ life. The Ninety-Nines' International Women's cerning the peak and the story that it had Most of the items listed below may be Air and Space Museum, at Ninety-Nine once been climbed by Amelia. The Ninety- found at any boy scout or army surplus Headquarters, continues to expand the Nines’ 1966 July-August issue did tell of the store: Amelia Earhart collection and display as efforts of the Rocketdyne Mountaineering First Aid Handbook Ninety-Nines and friends continue their Club and their petition to the National First Aid Kit (include water purification generous support on the behalf of the Geographic Society to have a mountain in tablets) Museum. The story of the Amelia Earhart Yosemite Park named "Mount Amelia Survival Manual stamp of Friendship and the Com­ Earhart" in her honor and to commemorate Snake Bite Kit memorative Covers is being added, with a the 30th anniversary of her disappearance. Knife full collection of clippings regarding the The 1967 June News issue stated the Hatchet fly-away of the covers by Charter members dedication would take place on July 1,1967 Signal Mirror of the Ninety-Nines. On display also will be at the Smithsonian Institution, and told of W histle the original first day covers owned by the two San Fernando Chapter Ninety-Nines, Compass Ninety-Nines. Lois Miles and Mary Kemper who, the Flint and Steel Several recent exciting accessions in­ previous year, had assisted the Rocketdyne Waterproof Matchcase (full of matches) clude an original photograph of Amelia Club in placing a bronze plaque of Amelia's Flashlight (extra batteries Earhart's last take-off from American soil poem “Courage”, at the summit of the Raincoat on June 1, 1937, as she lifted into the mountain. Dried Food (wrapped in heavy duty sunrise from Miami, Florida. This picture Because of space limitations in the aluminum foil) was donated by Karl Voelter, the Ninety-Nines' Museum, the first display has Fishing Cine and Hooks photographer, and a large copy can now be been only of Amelia Earhart, but other 25' Nylon Cord (1000 lb. test) seen in the Museum. Also received are displays are being planned as historical Sunglasses three previously unpublished pictures material is acquired. Looking ahead — In­ Chapstick taken of Amelia in New York just after her ternational women in aviation and the Canteen (full of water) return from her solo Trans-Atlantic flight. Powder Puff Derby will be highlighted, as Carrying Pouch Museum Curator, Page Shamburger, the first International Ninety-Nines' Con­ Blanket would greatly appreciate any information, vention to be held outside the United Mess Kit clippings, or additional background story States, and the 1972 AWTAR, approaches. Hand Flare Projector and Flares on the “Mount Amelia Earhart”, also, if any Needless to say, aviation artifacts per­ Crash Locator Beacon taining to the Race and International .22 Caliber Pistol (ball and bird shot amm.) women pilots are being solicited for this Insect Repellant display — pictures, clippings, programs, Miscellaneous Tools ingenious look-a-like race costumes, Solar Still (heavy duty clear plastic - 6’ models of planes flown and photostats of square sheet records broken — any item of relevance Survival Manual AFM 64-5 is for sale by and interest. Supt. of Documents, U.S. Government Prin­ WOULD YOU The Museum has begun a collection of ting O ffice, W ashington, D.C., Price $1.50. books by women, concerning aviation, and LIKE TO BE about women in aviation and would ap­ preciate contributions of any such books. Also, it has been suggested that Chapters A 99? might wish to donate Ninety-Nine News binders for use in the Museum to cover all years of the News. (These binders are for The purpose of our or­ sale by the Houston Chapter) Let Curator, Page Shamburger, hear from ganization is to provide a you, from both at home and abroad, and close relationship among then in 1972, fly or drive, but plan to stop by Ninety-Nine Headquarters at Will Rogers women pilots and to unite World Airport, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and visit Your Museum. them in any movement that may be for our benefit or for that of aviation in A good place tohorse around general. on the weekend Believe it or not, there’s an honest-to-goodness western resort ranch right smack in the middle of central Florida. Please contact Oklahoma City 19 miles east of Lake Wales. Many of our guests fly in w ith their private for the Chapter nearest You. planes. The paved, lighted strip is located right on the ranch. 39NM on the 278° Radial from Vero Beach OMNI Range (see Miami sectional). Unicom The Ninety-Nines, Inc. Unicom 122.8 mhz. No landing or tie-down fees. A resort with a fully-stocked cooral. Miles of Will Rogers World A irport cool, scenic bridle paths. A terrific lodge. Two marvelous restaurants. An old-fashioned trading Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73154 post. A saloon. A marina. A hunting preserve. Guides and jeeps available. A huge swimming RIVER RANCH Write John O Dould. Manager ____ A/C 405 685-7969 pool. Trap and skeet ranges. And a lot more we'll tell you all about if you’ll Box 216. Rte 1. Lake Wales. Flonda 33853 send us your name and address. Telephone (813) 692-1321 AWTAR Powder Puff Derby

Reporter: Marion Andrews post cards of the race route printed by Aero Ways and Means If you plan to be in or near San Mateo on Publishers, Inc. and distributed to the April 28th and would like to attend the Chapter Chairmen by Palomar Chapter. drawing of names for take-off positions, If you think you see airplanes flying back Instrument Indicates call Tony Kuhns or Pat Appel, co-chairman and forth, you just might be. They could be Dollars in Thousands of the start. A record crowd is expected at the more and more test runs being made the Villa Motel in San Mateo, California, for the new handicap list. Anyone who can April 28th, when Billie Jean King, the famed furnish a plane to be test run should con­ tennis star, reaches into the hopper to draw tact Thon Griffith on the West Coast or Kay the No. 1 position. Brick on the East Coast. Press releases are going out, almost Be sure to get your chapter program or­ daily, about the Terminus from the Toms ders in early to Barbara Evans, 40 Stuart River office of Terminus Coordinator, Jack Place, Manhasset, N.Y. 11030. She is also Lamping, Director, Ocean County Bureau the one to contact for Powder Puff Derby of Publicity. Pins. 14K gold at $22.50 or Sterling Silver Entries for the 26th Powder Puff Derby with gold plate at $13.50. Make checks will open April 14th and close May 13th payable to: AWTAR, Inc. unless the full quota of 150 has been Powder Puff Derby promotional reached before that date. brochures are available from AWTAR, Must Stops along the route will be Headquarters by sending a self addressed Moline, III. and Latrobe, Penn. Except for stamped envelope. 3 copies can be sent for Rock Springs and Scottsbluff, all other fly­ each 8c stamp on a legal size envelope. by lines must be flown. The race kits are due out before the end of I hope you have received the attractive Continued on page 8 Are you listed here in your proper place, TALENT BANK QUESTIONNAIRE So that 1973 can be a “high flying" race? FO R Ilovene Potter, Northern New England PROMOTION OF WOMEN TO POLICY Chapter (In memory of Jeanne Bennett), MAKING POSITIONS FOR O FF IC IA L USE ONLY Virginia Chapter, New England Section, High Sky Chapter, Maple Leaf Chapter, Nam e______Monterey Bay Chapter, Suncoast Chapter, (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) Dallas Chapter, Kitty Hawk Chapter, Address ______(Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Colorado Chapter, Shreveport Chapter, Business Address and Phone ______Pauline Glasson, Spanish Peaks Chapter, Long Beach Chapter, Tennessee Chapter, Telephone ______Social Security Num ber______Central Illinois Chapter, Abilene Chapter, (Area Code) Reno Area Chapter, and Los Angeles Date/Place of B irth ______— Chapter. (Month/Day/Year) (City) (State) (Country) As you see by the altimeter, the 1973 Marital Status Political Affiliation ______(Do not omit) Powder Puff Derby is off the ground but barely clearing the tree tops. Through your contributions, it will be flying high. We hope we will need oxygen by July. The Are you w illing to change your place o f residence? above Section and Chapters are respon­ Comments, if a n y : ______sible for the take-off and climb-out. Helen Shropshire, Chairman, AWTAR Ways and Means , P.O. Box 534, Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950. BRIEF SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND TRAINING:

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Scholarship APT Program Scandinavian Tour The “Gold" pin or charm designs have Cleared for Take-Off Fund Report been submitted to the Officers and- Executive Board members for their selec­ By Darlene Gilmore, Chairman tion and approval, along with quality and International Flying Activities cost studies. Far-away places with strange sounding Ninety-Nine members who have been names: Hotel Kalastajatorda, Holmenkollen APT three consecutive years will be Alice H. Hammond Ski Jump, Frognerseteren Restaurant, Har- eligible to purchase the gold award which Permanent Trustee dangerjord, and others will be common will be suitable for engraving. (APT years, This is a good time to send your Chapter, words to many Ninety-Nines when they name, etc.) Section and individual contributions for this complete the exciting and memorable trip It is expected, once approved, a six-week year to the Amelia Earhart Memorial to the Scandinavian Countries from May 15, delivery date will be announced so watch Scholarship Fund for several reasons. It is 1972, through May 29, 1972. These places the news letter! a great help to the Trustees to know by are but a few listed in the itinerary for the their semi-annual meeting in March exactly ATTENTION: Please do not send com­ Ninety-Nines group tour departing from how many Scholarships they have the pleted forms, nor requests for new forms, to New York and Los Angeles aboard Scandi­ money to award for this year. Three are headquarters, National officers, nor APT navian Airlines. definite — any more depends on our in­ chairman or committee. PLEASE CON­ The highlight of the tour will be a meet­ come. . .Furthermore, you will not forget to TACT your Section or Chapter APT Chair­ ing with our Finnish Section members in send it in — and it will be included in the man. If you do not know who they are con­ Helsinki. Other aviation-oriented groups report at Convention. tact your Governor for this information. have also invited us to tour their facilities at It is always so gratifying to know what In August 1971, all the new 1972 forms various stops on the itinerary. You won't former winners are doing, and have been were delivered to the Section APT Chair­ want to miss this opportunity to discover able to accomplish as a result of having men and ' Governors at the International Scandinavia. won one of your AE Scholarships. Convention in Wichita by the APT In­ The cost per person from New York is For instance, Yvonne van den Dool writes ternational Committee. Please note the only $830 and only $990 from Los Angeles from Tzaneen, South Africa of her gratitude following APT Standard Operating per person. The air fare is based on a mini­ for the opportunity to regain her multi- Procedures: mum of 15 persons from each of these air­ engine and Instrument ratings lost several SECTION APT CHAIRMEN ports. If fewer than 15 persons sign up for years ago due to the upheaval in the Will be responsible for forms, new and either departure airport, (i.e., 12 from New Belgian Congo. "Can you believe it", she completed, APT pins, all Chapter records York and 10 from Los Angeles), then the writes, “just as I became qualified again for and Section records of APT members, Los Angeles group would pay an additional a flying job — through the Scholarship — dates and ratings. $125 for air transportation from Los one fell into my lap. Only yesterday I drove Forward a written report two weeks prior Angeles to New York from where the entire to Pretoria and brought back the com­ to Spring Board Meeting to International group would depart. The hotel rates are pany's Cherokee 6 (300 HP). Out of three APT Chairman. A second report in­ based on a minimum group of 30 persons commercial pilots in the whole area, they cluding the number of current APT mem­ making the tour. A slight additional adjust­ asked me to be their company pilot — bers throughout the Section will be due ment will be made in the group rate for less which, as of today, I am!" two weeks prior to the International Con­ than 30 persons. There is a possibility that Mary Joan Reindl, a 1969 winner is now vention. air fares will be lowered further, thus giving instructing at the Amelia Earhart Memorial File a complete APT report for the per­ the group an additional savings. Airport in Atchison, Kansas — AE’s bir­ manent file to International APT Chair­ The hotels are all first class with twin- thplace! In addition she has a few students man as soon as possible after September bedded rooms with private bath. Two meals at Leavenworth, her home town. With the 30th. per day are included in the group price with Instrument and Instrument Instructor’s CHAPTER APT CHAIRMEN three meals per day during the Oslo/Bergen ratings obtained through the Scholarship, Will receive application forms and APT 3-day tour. she can take her students right through to pins from the Section APT Chairmen. American Express has received their licenses. These ratings have also Provide Section all Chapter APT news re: numerous inquiries and deposits, but we made her eligible to apply for a job with the APT clinics, Safety programs, etc. must know immediately how many are FAA at the Olathe Center, in Kansas. Forward Section APT Chairman planning to make the trip and only by Terri Pirrung, a 1968 winner from Buffalo, necessary information for completion of receiving the $100 deposit per person will N.Y. is very busy using her Scholarship Section APT reports, (see above Section the true interest in the tour be revealed. acquired ratings teaching for two local APT Chairman) Remember — the deposit is fully refunded flight schools and two flying clubs. During LIAISON: if cancellation is made up to six weeks this past year she has worked mainly with All APT Chairmen should work in close before the departure date. Instrument students and has started some liaison with Flying Activities, Mem­ Write to American Express, 1438 Euclid multi-engine instructing. She continues to bership, Public Relations, etc. Chairmen. Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115 - NOW - to combine office work with flying — to fill in APT Committee receive detailed information on this extra­ the stretches of bad weather during the Charlotte Graham, Chairman special Ninety-Nine group tour. winter months. Terri passes along these Alice Fuchs The group will be limited to 40 persons, comments, “I firmly believe that the pro­ Gini Richardson so be among the select group to board SAS fessional woman pilot should have equal Flight 99 to Copenhagen, Stockholm, Hel­ opportunity with her male counterpart, but sinki, Oslo, Lake Tyin, Stalheim, and Ber­ do not think she should be treated ‘special’. Powder Puff Derby gen. However, as long as she is in a minority Continued from page 7 number wise, there will be some dis­ Feb. Sent $1.00 in cash or stamps for your Contest crimination for or against her.” copy. From time to time we shall bring you You may also obtain copies of last year’s Committee Rules news of former winners of your Scholarship 25th Anniversary souvenir program, while POLICY: girls — so you can share in our pride in they last, by sending $2.00 per copy The following policy outlined by the their continuing influence in general desired, to AWTAR Headquarters, Teter- Ninety Nines, Inc. shall be adhered to in the aviation. boro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey 07608. planning and approval of any contest, com- petitive event or race: THREE STARTING POINTS TO RENDEZVOUS AT CALLAWAY GARDENS All contests, competitive events or races GSO V454 FML 82NM requesting date publication in the Ninety- FML V66 AHN 133NM Nine News, use of the name, and endorse­ AHN DR PINE MT 107NM Rendezvous on Mon. July 10th ment of the 99s, must apply to the Chair­ 322NM by 5 p.m. and RON at Callaway man of the Contest Committee for endorse­ ORL V159 EUF 296NM Gardens, a popular vacation spot. ment. The Contest Committee shall coor­ EUF V241 CSG 40NM (Some may elect to go for the dinate the dates of sanctioned events. CSG DR PINE MT 16NM week-end) 352 NM Events Offering Cash Prizes or Prizes of NEW V20 CSG 312NM Substantial Value Must: CSG DR PINE MT 16NM 1. Apply for Contest Committee sanction 328 NM at least 90 days prior to the event. 2. Furnish proof of compliance with 99 in­ PINE MT DR LGC 20NM Second Day Tues. July 11th fly to surance requirements. LGC V243 CHA 118NM DAY and RON and tour the new 3. Provide material outlining the purpose, CHA V333 LEX 183NM $6 million Air Force museum at rules and SOP for conducting the event. LEX V97 CVG 64NM Wright-Patterson AFB. 4. Comply with F.A.R.'s or be conducted CVG V275 DAY 63NM under appropriate FAA waiver. 448NM 5. Be NAA sanctioned or comply with the following: DAY DR ROD 26NM Third Day Wed. July 12th fly to a. Furnish proof of prizes or prize ROD V47 FDY 42NM Middle Bass Island for Lunch and money. FDY DR SKY 54NM to tour the Lonz Winery. b. Provide names of officials. M IDDLE BASS IS 25NM SKY DR (Saving the sampling, of course, for c. Outline procedure for protests by 147NM later when the day's flying is over) contestants. M IDDLE BASS IS DR PT PELEE 14NM Then we'll continue to Toronto d. File a final report with the Contest POINT PELEE DRXU 90NM arriving in the mid-afternoon Committee withing 30 days regar­ XU V98 YZ 100NM ding the following: YZ DRBUTTONVILLE (1) Date Held 08NM (2) Results 212NM (3) Description of any violations and disqualifications Chapter News 2 forty-nine and one halfers) of them are (4) Protests and any other pertinent pilots. information. East Canada Section Our February meeting was a real treat! Rule No. 5 Need Not be Complied With Pat and Ron Poulter hosted the 99's and by Events Not Offering Cash Prizes or Continued from page 28 their partners at their home where Ron issue). Transportation & Airport Welcome - Prizes of Substantial Value. spoke on “Flying in the North." This sub­ Gillian Holden (Gillian has even got the Air Failure to comply with the outlined ject was illustrated by personal movie Traffic Controllers working with her on her policies may result in endorsement refusal highlights of his long, colourful flying Committee at Buttonville Airport - what a in subsequent years. career. From the “fifties," aircraft and air­ welcome its going to be!) Banquet Coor­ ports flickered by, stirring fleeting dinator - Ann McLean (another "Hostess Flying Caravan to memories. Nordair's own film on the ver­ with the Mostess" Ann can turn an ordinary satile Boeing 737 and Nordair's well- party into a real swinging affair). Souvenir International Convention scattered, schedules routes: e.g. frozen Program Book - Julia Trent (this will be a Canadian extremities of Frobisher Bay, Book to keep and read again - little known Flying Activities Chairman Chimo and tropical isles like Jamaica, Bar­ facts on early aviating in Canada of our Southeast Section bados, proved intriguing to watch. We all most famous 99 of all - Amelia Earhart - and Evelyn Lyons enjoyed that interesting evening on our Planning a flying vacation this year? more). favorite subject!! There will be a very special com­ Come join the Southeast Section in their Just a few notable items. We hear Betty memorative gift presented to each Flying Caravan to the International Con­ Dillon, the U.S.A. representative for Registrant at the '72 Convention .... distin­ vention at Toronto July 10-12th. We hope I.C.A.O., who is stationed in Montreal, may ctively Canadian .... through the efforts that the adjoining sections will plan a route join our group. We all would be extremely and perseverance of Edith Denny. First and rendezvous with Southeast at one of honoured to have her on our Montreal our stops. Convention Mailing has been coordinated team! through Terry Tucker in Ottawa Chapter... The motto of the Ninety-Nines is to pro­ 49 1/2er Arnie Issenman has passed his Second Convention Mailing with ALL Con­ vide a close relationship among women written IFR exam and is just about ready for vention info will be coming to you from the pilots and what better way can be provided his flight test. Provincial Government, Toronto. The than a flying caravan for the sections to And yours truly has completed her first "Flying Flea Market” (99 Shoppe) will be have a marvelous opportunity to participate hour of solo night circuits! in a joint get-acquainted type of activity. under the supervision of Jeanna So far most of our activities are within McEachren, Maple Leaf Chapter and our own sections other than the Angel and “Hangar 99” will be available for all, com­ Flying Powder Puff Derbys and while I'm all for plete with ironing board, hair dryers and these, the majority of our members are not Jackie Frampton from Sarnia. Door Prizes racers. What fun to fly a leisure, fun "race” are being collected by Irma Selig, Montreal. VOR to convention while becoming acquainted Many, many more people are working with our neighbors and to discover that the behind the scenes and looking forward so Manual $1.25 names of the other sections cease to be much to seeing YOU in '72. The most compact, complete pocket just names but become faces so that in a MONTREAL CHAPTER guide to flying VOR. 55 pages, Sandra Frank, Reporter learly illustrated. Easy to read and few years the flying caravan to convention understand. Send check or money will be a much looked-forward-to event to The Montreal Chapter roll-call stands at order, no stamps or COD's, to renew these friendships. 13! Our newest members are pilot, Giselle Bendix Avionics Division, Dept. de Bagheera and instructor-rated 390 P.O. Box 9414, The following is our itinerary to date so Fort Lauderdale, mark your calendars for this exciting event Georgette de Bagheera. The de Bagheera Florida 33310. and plan to join your group. It's going to be family believes in supporting aviation a wonderful trip. unanimously ... all four (2 ninety-nines and Chapter neports

stop at South Caicos to Trinidad for several It was good to welcome home our travel­ days. Weather, lodgings and touring were ling Mona Budding. She has been visiting ideal until Caracas, Venezuela. Un­ Florida Pilot Organizations, attending the derstanding English over the radio was Whirly Girls and Helicopter Convention in CONNECT ICUTT — MAINE only one of many problems; not un­ Las Vegas, and helping to plan the Angel MASSACHUSETTS - NEW HAMPSHIRE derstanding Spanish was another. But a Derby! RHODE ISLAND — VERMONT welcoming committee of one armed guard Ripley Miller, a CFI, at Tew Mac Airport, who informed them by motions that they has recently become APT in her rating and were not to move from their plane did not has offered to help anyone in the chapter to add to that memorable landing. Lack of earn her APT Button. Before summer rolls CONNECTICUT CHAPTER proper fuel, oil, two hours to file an IFR around, we'd like to report that we're all Connie Mac Leish, Reporter flight plan, finding someone to speak "with it" and "with her." Because of unusually warm winter English, going through Customs, entering weather for the Northeast, our January their plane still under armed guard — did meeting was very well attended by fly-ins, not endear this country to them. In addition, held at Danbury Airport and arranged and it was the only time it rained during their "catered" by Claire Ball. Claire, recently trip. However, from there they flew to Mar­ vacationing in Acapulco, has also taken tinique, to St. Croix and home with many over the responsibility of design for our lovely memories. 1973 “ Happy F lying" calendar towels to be EASTERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER sold at the Toronto convention. Mary Neil, Lucille Flynn, Reporting previous chairman of this project, has Our February dinner meeting was held on moved to Denver, which is our loss and a Friday, the 11th, at the new Holiday Inn tremendous gain for Colorado, because Restaurant in Marlboro, Mass. 49 1/2ers and she sure is a worker. guests were present and we counted 41 Our long "fall" seems to have en­ who enjoyed the pre-dinner Fly Talk and HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER couraged some of our members to bigger the after-dinner film presentation of William Gertrude Felsen, Reporter and better things. Evelyn Kropp, our Boegel. Mr. Boegel is from the GADO office June Simpson, Co-Reporter second APT member of the year, passed in Norwood, Mass., and the slides he It's good every so often to look back at her CFII checkride recently. Laurie Spence brought on In Flight Visability were ex­ one’s accomplishments and while we're has submitted her application for the AE tremely informative for the VFR Pilot. hoping for bigger and better things this scholarship and mentioned how well at­ Mr. Paul Baker, the Flight Standards year, I think our Chapter can be very proud tended was the free aviation movie night head from the Burlington, Mass., FAA of­ of its accom plishm ents for 1971. Our mem­ held at Trumbull Airport arranged by her fice, was also an honored guest. He bers now number twenty - we added five and Marcia Spakoski and emceed by John described briefly how FAA has gone into last year. We completed three airmarkings Graham, FAA Accident Prevention the Regional Concept and that New at: Benedictine Hospital's Heliport Pad, Specialist, with standing room only. England is represented in the Air Carrier Kingston, New York, Riverside Airport, Nancy Tier has been flying up and down and General Aviation Programs. He also Utica, New York and Empire Aero, the Hudson Valley in New York State told of Institutes being set up at various air­ Skaneateles, New York. Two of our mem­ helping her son with his aeiral photography ports and that in conjunction with National bers, Virginia Wentzel and Shirley Dingman for his thesis at Middlebury College in Ver­ Transportation Week, we can expect a participated in the Powder Puff Derby. Four mont. Because of his work on cost and ef­ program at Hanscom Field, Bedford, Mass., of our members received their APT pins. ficiency of use of comparative highways, on May 14 of this year. There will be FSS We are constantly striving to improve our­ Nancy feels that she has received a people there to talk about Filing Flight selves and at every meeting, except those tremendous education on the cost mainte­ Plans, we may have the opportunity to visit which were held in conjunction with air­ nance of these roads. Boston Center in Nashua, N.H., and there markings, we had a speaker who furthered Nancy's communications with Marie- will be FAA Personnel to give check rides. our education with informative lectures Josephe de Beauregard, one of our new It will be one of those events that will about some aspect of aviation. Last but not French Ninety-Nines, raised the question benefit old, new, 2000 or 20 hour pilots least, we held a most successful clambake regarding how many of our immediate alike. It is a great opportunity to review and and raised $450! members would be interested in a flying become up-dated. Our chapter will be So much for last year. We have started tour of Europe — four out of twelve, or one- cooperating fully in this worthwhile project. this year with a wonderful joint meeting third, we felt, was a very good percentage, The Feb. biz meeting was necessarily with members of the New York State Avia­ and it will be discussed further at Con­ brief. As invitation was extended to E.N.E. tion Historical Association. They have vention — so think about it, girls. In ad­ to attend Margaret Mead's Race Clinic to generously offered to help us with our Fall dition, we voted to send the 99 News to be held at Amherst, Mass., on March 11 and Sectional meeting. Four of us - Doris Miller, Marie air mail, since it is three months old 12. It should be a great service for anyone Mickey Duncan, Jane Swart, and myself - upon arrival. who is anxious to know more about the fine went to the luncheon given by the Wings Rosie Crim, 49 1/2, Jack, and two teen­ points of air-racing. And hopefully, it will Club at the Biltmore Hotel in New York City agers have recently completed an enviable produce some more N.E. entries for the to hear John Schaeffer and met many of two-weeks trip in their 310. Although Powder Puff, the Angel, the AWNEAR, etc. the exciting women in aviation, including headed for warm weather, they opted for After we tucked away our Chapter our President, Betty McNabb. We met Jean the dinghy and life jackets over the golf reports, we greeted Barbara Neff, an Ross Howard, Nona Quarles, Loretta Foy clubs — the ditching equipment being American Airline Stewardess, recently tran­ and had the pleasure of sitting next to Pat more practical before take-off and the sferred from the W.N.Y. 99's, to E.N.E. We McEwen. Our new Governor, Helen Egan clubs more practical upon safe arrival hadn't met her before because her duties was there. We also spotted Jewel Von Saal home. After refueling at Wilmington, North on 747's and 707's to the West Coast and and Doris Renninger. Needless to say, it Carolina, they took off out over the water back have prevented her from getting to was a lovely day! Our Chairman, Doris (200 miles) on Control 1150 on their way to week-end meetings. Dot Fischer, from Han­ Miller and her husband, Bill are the proud Ft. Lauderdale and were highly impressed scom, Fla., and Barbara Sexton, a student owners of a new Cherokee 180. by the cooperation of the commercial jets pilot, were also guests for the evening. We The balance of this column is written by in relaying messages to Center. They flew hope they and Sue Linsley who was pinned my co-reporter for the month, June Simp­ from Florida to San Juan with a refueling in January, will join us regularly. son, with tales about her very exciting 3 1/2 LONG ISLAND CHAPTER the conclusion, that we d done most of the Marilyn P. Hibner, Reporter same maneuvers . . . accidentally!! OOPS . . . THE PRINTER’S SLIP IS The Ladies Day Luncheon of the Wings SHOWING IN DECEMBER'S COLUMN: Club on February 14th, at the Biltmore Backtracking for a moment to our Hotel in New York City was attended by December report on the joint APT/FAA Chapter members Irene Henry, Marilyn Hib­ Proficiency check rides (organized under ner, Naomi Best, Barbara Evans, Marie the direction of Ellie McCullough, our Theisen, Ruth Dobrescu, Jo O'Brien, Irene Chapter and Section APT Chairman and Brunks, and Vivian Kahan. FAA Safety Counselor) . . . the typesetter ANGEL DERBY HOPEFULS: must have "runamuck’' with all of our gals' Irene Henry/Irene Brunks as a team; Ellie important titles and positions and inad­ McCullough/Donna Flaum as a team. vertently rolled his eyes right over the name WELCOME TO: of the second gal responsible for the New member Madeline LaCarrubba. event’s great success ... our faithful Chap­ THANKS TO: Louise Bickford, Houston ter Secretary “behind the scenes” . . . Chapter, for the use of her typewriter for Naomi Best, also an FAA Safety Counselor! this column. Naomi's initiative and hard work for our Chapter on this event just couldn't go by December 4th meeting at Riverside Airport, without mention. Utica, New York, (l-r) Hedy Marks, Gloria AEROSPACE EDUCATION: Santucci, Virginia Wentzel, Shirley Ding- Diane Tribble, Chapter Aerospace man, Harriette Hilliard. Education Chairman, giving talks at school assembly programs, with week safari to Kenya, Uganda and Tan­ slides, of her Fall, 1971 trip coast-to- zania, East Africa. She reports - "While coast in a Piper J-3. Also giving there I met Georgene Feelders, Kenya's same presentation to smaller groups most versatile sportswomen and Interna­ and going full throttle on our tional Woman Fencing Champion. With aerospace education program. Georgene and a charter pilot, Heather Irwin Peggy Ford continues to teach an as check pilot, I got to fiy at Wilson Aero­ aerospace education class that has drome, Nairobi and was allowed to become been made part of the curriculum in a temporary member of the AeroClub of the Kings Park School System on East Africa. Long Island. Charter pilots are a very necessary part Naomi Best, through her FAA of life in East Africa (over 250 airstrips) and Safety Counselor position, is now I found there are a number of female char­ associated with Explorer Post No. ter pilots there. Heather Irwin and Geor­ 558 (sponsored by the Aviation gene Feelders were interested in hearing Council of Long Island) as an ad­ about the 99 organization since there is no visor in the realm of aerospace East African Section. They'd like to have I) education. one and I have forwarded information. "I tell ya, Harry, we can still make a buck if Those gals do some great flying! I don’t un­ FLYING ACTIVITIES: the word doesn't spread about those derstand why some of these licensed Diane Tribble flew to Florida over the APT/FAA Proficiency Check rides!" female pilots in other parts of the world winter holidays — Bah, humbug! And Diane (even if there aren't 5 in one spot) can't get seems to have caught the J-3 bug since her NEW YORK CAPITAL DISTRICT some type of membership in the 99’s. coast-to-coast trip — she's now a part- CHAPTER Found this on my Iceland trip: There are 3 owner of a 1946 Cub, N98110. May the Sally Downes, Reporter or 4 licensed pilots there and they didn't Bluebird of Happiness find the berry tree Nancy Fitzroy, our APT Chairman, has know about the 99’s. I notice there are too far from those white fabric wings!!! presented the first APT pin to Joan Frazier. members-at-large in our directory from .... And then there was the February Fly- Joan has also passed her Instrument writ­ other countries — maybe that's where they In to Orange County, N.Y. Airport... or was ten and is getting ready for her flight test. fit in? there?!? Well it was for Marilyn Hibner who This has spurred many of us on to get APT Being a nurse, I was very interested in flew a Cherokee 140 there with Naomi Best - but some of us have to wait until the ice the Flying Doctor's Society and was able to and Madeline LaCurrubba . . . and That's melts to get frozen planes loose! It has tour the base of operations at Wilson Aero­ All Folks! really been an icey, windy, winter. drome and meet some physicians and AIRMARKING: Carol Conrad is our Airmarking Chair­ nurse members on the job. These fine peo­ Would you believe? Our first member man and is hoping we will be able to do ple devote many hours to the health care of participating in Airmarking is doing it in some marking next summer. This will be hundreds of tribes, millions of Africans. Texas with the Houston Chapter, no less! our first attempt at this so we have a lot to Couldn't help but want to subscribe to a Marilyn Hibner, “ roaming" reporter, will be learn. membership, which I did. at the Town of Bellville (as soon as this A fly-in to Pottstown, Pennsylvania is in I met a Captain Vic McClelland in Africa- column is completed), paint brush in hand, the works for Spring. We hope to descend and had a marvelous morning hanger flying for full instructions on how, where, why and upon Marilyn Cummings, who is on a year’s with him while he waited to go out on a when to paint and where not to! (Dear leave of absence while working with VISTA charter flight and I waited for my next Hazel, knowing my warped sense of humor, in Philadelphia. game run. During our conversation he told doesn't it make you shudder to think what I In May, our Chapter will be hostess for me of Doris Scott in Ohio he had met out could do on my own with a whole town, a the New York - New Jersey Sectional Meet­ that way. She was on safari with her hus­ can of paint and a brush!) ing. We are planning some interesting band and is a 99 member and a Cessna OTHER ACTIVITIES: ideas right now which depend on hotel ac­ owner. I wrote to Doris to say "H i” from Vic Chapter meeting for February was a din­ commodations before we can make any and she called me all the way from Ohio ner meeting, with former Blue Angel Pilot, specific announcements. This area offers and we had a grand chat. She then sent a Norman Gandia, as our Gueat Speaker. His so much for out-of-towners that we can photo and news of her safari experiences. presentation included a Grumman film of guarantee that it will be a good time for all So I've made a 99 friend via phone and mail the Blue Angels team in action while he who attend! in Ohio. There have been all sorts of re­ was one of the pilots. If there is such a Bill Cook, Captain with Altair Airlines and wards because of my African adventure. thing as Master of Aviation Arts, these men formerly a pilot and instructor in Albany, re­ I'm so grateful that I was able to go." rank tops in the category. We all agreed, at turned last month to meet with our Chapter TRI-CITIES CHAPTER and discuss the changes in the FARs. day in January visiting Chairman Ronnie Ann Sammons, Reporter There are so many innovations that are so Johnson while her husband attended the Our Public Relations chairman, Evelyn much easier to comprehend when ex­ Navajo Transition School at Piper Aircraft Richards, when asked to speak to the plained by someone who really un­ taught by our Alice Fuchs. students at a local Junior High on "Com­ derstands them. Our meeting for January was held in munications in Aviation and Safety Equip­ February's meeting was conducted by Lock Haven and the hi-light of the meeting ment" decided that the squeaky wheel Allen Dorwin, FAA Safety Specialist. After was Marty Owens showing slides and really does get the grease. This was in showing the wonderful film, “Weather to talking of her trip to the Bahamas. regard to the date set for the installation of Fly," he explained how to obtain a really Marie Sallade, Joanne Blair, Carol Wind­ radar at our Tri-State Airport. The money complete weather report from the FAA. sor and Martie Pool have become APT. had already been allocated for radar at WESTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER GREATER PITTSBURGH Huntington, and we were on the F.A.A. list Peg Pieper, Reporter AREA CHAPTER for 1975. Her feeling that this date could be Winter has shed her blanket of ice and Alyce Conrads, Reporter pushed closer was transmitted along with snow over Western New York and most of When Cliff Ball, President of the 0X5 her enthusiasum to the students. The us are looking forward to spring. I say most Club and President of the Pittsburgh Aero children decided to take on the project, of us since there are a few like our Diana Club, heard we had become a full-fledged Fight for Radar. They obtained names and Mudd who wish it would snow every day so chapter of the 99’s; he invited us to a addresses and wrote letters to their she could ski, ski, ski!! Personally, I would meeting of the Aero Club. Georgetta Dix Senators, Congressmen, Governor, and rather fly, fly, fly!! and Sophia Payton attended and both were State Aeronautics Director. They can­ As Kathy Potoczak puts it and I quote “ If asked to speak about the 99's. Then Cliff vassed their neighborhoods asking adults you have ever been to Buffalo you will and his charming wife Helen reciprocated to write letters. Through their efforts over know why we don't have any flying news. If by attending a dinner meeting with us and 3000 letters were mailed to these officials, we don't have wind, we have rain or snow." our 49 1/2er’s. Since the Balls were and, because of this, Tri-State Airport will Kathy is tired of getting up at 4:00 a.m. to pioneers of Air Mail Service in Pittsburgh, now receive their much needed radar shovel her driveway so that she can make it we were treated to some unique stories and system in late 1972. The children not only to work. experiences. learned about Communications in Aviation Arlene LoPresti checked out in “Ben Two F.A.A. written exams were recently but also about communications with Ben," her Cessna 172. She is looking for­ passed — the instrument written by Helen government officials and community af­ ward to some long cross-countries. Good Davison, and the commercial written by fairs. luck Arlene. Alyce Conrads. We have all been busy planning and We had our February meeting on Valen­ All our thoughts and plans are now cen­ working out details for the spring Middle tine's Day and would you believe most of tering around AWTAR (“Powder Puff Der­ East Sectional which Tri-Cities will host, the girls turned up in red outfits. That's by") and the Latrobe Must-stop. This is our April 29. Our theme will be the Safety Ap­ spirit for you. Cecelia Kenny, our charter first project and we welcome help from the proach and our speakers will be C.E. Baird, member, looked lovely in her red pants suit. surrounding chapters. Please contact F.A.A. Representative; W.E. Richards, W. Donna Joss is busy with her studies at Helen Davison, Chairman of the Must-stop Va. State Aeronautics Director; and J.C. the University of Buffalo. Her 49 1/2 Bill Latrobe; or Georgetta Dix the Co-chairman. Carroll, first woman through F.A.A. Medical finally hung the old propeller he received MARYLAND CHAPTER Center, Oklahoma, and our Tri-Cities Chap­ as a Christmas gift from Donna. It’s about ter Chairman. Y'all come! time Bill! Ethel Fedders, our very active mem­ bership chairman, reports she received a letter from Betty Haesloop who has a new member for our chapter. Also Barbara Riggs has two members lined up. Former member Sue Hoffman, now in Florida sends us her regards. We are very proud of Dorita Norton who has been appointed director of the Buffalo Medical Foundation. Terri Pirrung is busy instructing students A L A B A M A — F L O R ID A — G E O R G IA in her Apache. She is a very busy gal. MISSISSIPPI — NORTH CAROLINA Left to right — Edna Sumerlock, Helen SOUTH CAROLINA — TENNESSEE Barbara Riggs and Virginia Schweizer (I Strok, Ginny Vogel, Rene Birch and Doris finally spelled your name correctly Virginia) Jacobson, welcoming new members to - my apologies for making a real mess of it Maryland Chapter. in our last 99 news, are busy making plans ALABAMA CHAPTER in Elmira, N.Y. for the cocktail party to be Jaye Hudgins, Reporter given on April 14th. The area businessmen The Maryland Chapter's January meeting Take-Off: November, December, and are going all out for us and are real deter­ was held at 99 Barbara Feader’s home. It January meetings were weather-struck. In mined to see to it that the terminus in was a delightful day, food was good and Dec., Claudia Conn and Miriam Pullens Elmira for the Powder Puff Derby 1973 is a FAA safety films were very educational. drove from Hazel Green to Alexander City, and Claudia says never again, either she real success. We welcomed three new members to our group, Helen, Edna and Jinny and as you flies or no-go. The northern half of the state can see from the picture they are all fine was submerged in rainstorms for the Jan. looking pilots. meeting, so the Huntsville members met. 99 Jill Brown is planning to enter the We are very proud of our Juanita Halstead Angel Derby this year. She has asked Cleo who was appointed to the WACOA and at­ Sherbow to be her co-pilot and they hope tended a m eeting in W ashington, D.C., Nov. to be flying either Jill’s family's Cherokee 29-Dec. 1. Juanita and Foy flew to Miami for 180 or a Cherokee 140 if they can find one. New Year's, and also flying to Miami for Jill is looking for sponsors without too that Orange Bowl fiasco were Minnie and D E L E W A R E — M A R Y L A N D much luck so far. Charles Wade and Family. Flying west to PENNSYLVANIA — VI RGINIA On January 22 and 23 Jill and Cleo at­ Las Vegas for New Year's were Sue and WEST VIRGINIA tended Margaret Mead's course on "How to Joe Robinson. Fly and Win Races", which was held at Cruise: February meeting in Selma had Cleo's house and they both advise that the twenty-one present (even with low ceilings CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER course is well worth attending. and rainshowers) including six visitors and Joanne Blair, Reporter Prospective member Pat Spilman passed Member-at-large Marie Carastro. Bennie Helen Higby from Idaho Chapter spent a her private pilot flight test January 30, 1972. Peters, hostess, had set up a surprise pre­ flight contest with a Cessna 150 provided to study the resolutions committee by Selma Flying Service and carefully suggestion regarding a March 1st deadline "bugged” by Mark Bennett, Chief of Main­ for Chapters to forward amendments or tenance. The shocker was that nobody changes to National. Peggy Borek, Miriam caught ALL of the dozen or so faults, such Davis and Frances Sargent are members of as plugged pitot vent, loose carburetor this committee. The Chapter approved of a filter, and even a bird's nest (contributed by slate for International officers. The rules Bennie's son). No prizes, but everybody and points for the public relations rotating won, for it was a strong reminder to do a trophy awarded by the Southeast Section, thorough pre-flight, not a casual walk- were read and explained by Miriam Davis, around before take-off. Reporting upgrad­ Public Relations Chairman. The Goldcoast ing were Hilda Ray, who has passed her Chapter welcomes a new member, Marjorie commercial written and hopes to have the Forood, of Fort Lauderdale to our 99 group. flight test passed by mid-Feb., and Mary Upcoming Events: Grasshoppers Relfe, who has her CFI and CIFI. Bennie meeting on January 25th. At Ocean Reef has shepherded a class of eight Boy Club on Key Largo, FAPA Dinner meeting Int'l. Prez Betty McNabb looks on as Chair­ Scouts through their Aviation and Weather on February 3rd. With Mary Gaffaney as man: Pauline Mallary receives Accident badges, topped off with a trip to FAA facili­ speaker on aerobatics, and NIFA Regional Prevention Counselor Certificate from Herb ties and the FBO operation at MGM. Bennie Air Meet on February 5th. At Fort Lauder­ Schaaf, Atlanta GADO Accident Prevention finally has a replacement engine for her dale International Airport from dawn to Specialist. Citabria, but it has been a grim and dusk. There will be a second try for a "Fly- unhappy time in her dealings with Cham­ in” meeting next month at Key West, pion. Keren Michaels is coordinating the Florida for our Chapter. Highlight of meeting was the "White chapter's participation in transporting Elephant” Auction with auctioneer Betty FLORIDA SPACEPORT SHAPTER medical supplies, coming from the Caro- McNabb that netted the chapter treasury Barbara W. Ellis, Reporter linas, in the Wings for DRF project and is $11.40. Post-holiday blues? Not in the Spaceport planning to schedule the first airlift from Plans were told regarding a Safety Clinic Chapter! January and February proved to Huntsville to Mississippi about the last of in February and airmarking in March by our be busy m onths starting with our first 1972 Feb. Sunny Turner has volunteered space chapter. meeting at the home of your reporter. We Alyce suggested, and the members ap­ at TKM Airways, Luverne, as a holding sta­ welcomed transfer member Cathy Schrader tion for the supplies coming from Florida. proved, electing officers in May and in­ from Minnesota and two new members, Let's get with this and have a real coast-to- stalling in September to give new chapter Betty Knight and Jane Law. We were officers time to learn their duties from in­ coast relay system. unable to “fly" the General Electric C.G.I. Landing: March meeting is in Anniston, cumbent officers. Simulator due to the modification of the Discussion was held on nominations for and rumor has it that we will get special equipment for demonstration to the Navy. It permission to land at Ft. McClellan. April International officers for the 1972-73 year. had become the bridge of a ship instead of Further discussion of Direct Relief Fund 9th will be Montgomery to help Margie Pohl the cockpit of an airplane! Discussion of stuff goody bags. Margie is Alabama co­ (DRF) revealed that all chapter members the Drug Relief Program was received en­ present were willing to help with program ordinator for the Angel Derby MGM Iden­ thusiastically and Falcon Aviation in tification Flyby, May 15-17, and we are ex­ either on weekends or during week. Orlando will be our collection point. Our Future News: Southeast Spring Sec­ pecting many Angels to stop with us. members will be on hand to welcome you Margie already has the Hospitality Room tional to be held at Kentucky Lake in April. at the Angel Derby stop in Gainsville and Georgia girls thrilled!!! “Angel Derby — set, a lot of goodies, and even a leg prize we are looking forward to renewing old promised. Alabama Angels racing are 1972" — Georgia girls say "Look out Ft. friendships. Lauderdale, here we come”. Juanita Halstead, Mary Relfe, and Sue Our speaker for the February meeting MEMPHIS CHAPTER Robinson. Juanita's co-pilot, Miriam Davis, was Ed Karvonen, Accident Prevention Holly Smith, Reporter Florida Goldcoast; Sue's co-pilot, Amy Specialist from the St. Petersburg GADO There was quite a turnout to help stuff Koming, Las Vegas. Hope to see everybody office. His film "Weather To Fly" was most envelopes with information about the up­ at the Section meeting, May 5-7, at Ken­ appropriate in that the ceiling was zero and coming section meeting. We met at tucky Dam State Park. your reporter assumed there would be no Rosemary William's apartment which has meeting. Thanks to the efficiency of Norma FLORIDA GOLDCOAST CHAPTER an unbelievable view of the Mississippi McReynolds we learned that twleve mem­ Eloise Ruby, Reporter river. Listening to the hum of conversation bers had used "wheels” and it was The proposed “Fly-in" to Key West for along the production line, this reporter business as usual. We are proud to an­ the January meeting of the Florida Gold­ heard that Dot Wilson is instructing at nounce that our chapter ranks in third coast Chapter was cancelled because of Charles Baker Field, still known as Shelby place in the APT program. (S.E. Section) severe weather; however, the meeting was County to most aviators. Martha Tobey flew Congratulations to Ann Walker who has held at the home of Ruth Fleisher, chair­ her Deb to Houston on business. Rosemary received her Commerical license. man, in Homestead. and Bob Williams flew to Aspen for some Nostalgia: Whatever happened to Attending guests were: Maureen Smith; skiing. Hilda and Doyle Savage hopped a Rusty"? She flew the flying greeting card also Ruby Tatman and Ellen O'Hare, commercial flight to meet them for a few for Rustcraft and was in the Boston chap­ visiting 99's. days. The weather was dreadful and ter. She once flew out of Malden with a Announcements: Miriam Davis will be Rosemary had to fly IFR both ways. Pat monkey in the back seat! our Chapter coordinator for the direct relief Kellet, a new member joined us. Pat has fund, the National 99 Project, and Ann Ross GEORGIA CHAPTER been a private pilot since last May. Pat and will be assistant coordinator. Dates and Judy Hall, Reporter her husband Larry have two daughters, routes of the Angel Derby and Powder Puff Thinking we would go south and warm Connie 15 and Kim 4. W elcom e aboard! Derby were reviewed and the 99 tour to up, the Georgia Chapter flew to Cedar Key, Also Janet Gold, a newcomer to Memphis Scandinavia through American Express in Florida in January only to find it 26 degrees and Cindy Schultz came as prospective May 1972 was discussed. Mona Budding and windy. members. Cindy is no stranger as she is the described the Air Racer’s Clinic which was Attending: Alyce & Byron Strong, Shirley daughter of Marge Schultz. Fifteen minutes conducted by Fran Bera and Margaret & Gene Otis, Judy, Jerry & Cindy Hall, and a check ride to go and Cindy and Mead. Esther Wright, Shirley NeSmith, Joyce & Marge will be the only mother-daughter Our Chapter has three membership tran­ Joe Toman, Betty & Harold McNabb, Sue & team in the Memphis chapter. sfers: Audrey Katz to Monterey Bay, Laurie David Clark and prospective member The big news from Memphis this month Spence to Connecticut and Margaret Ann Nadine Wilson of Forsyth, Ga. with is the Spring Section Meeting. May 5-6-7 at Fields to Georgia. husband, Howell, & son, Eddie & two Kentucky Dam State Park. This is a New Business: A committee was formed friends. beautiful resort area with swimming, fishing, golf and boating as some of the Roberta Rose, who also joined our chapter Designated landing airports cover our recreational pleasures to be had. We are this month and is a new Private Pilot. chapter territory from Nashville to Tri- excited about hosting this meeting and Roberta promises to be a real active mem­ Cities. The rules have been kept simple hope you all will make a special effort to ber and a welcomed addition to our or­ and ooh, the prizes that have already been join us. The program is secret stuff at this ganization. donated!! point, but rest assured it will be fun. Now for some news about the ‘old’ mem­ The Tennessee Chapter operated on the bers. Our Chairman, Virginia Smith, and principle that if it's there, it's to be MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER Husband, Lanky, leave the 27th of Feb. for conquered so when the FAA, the TAC (Ten­ Wanda Garson, Reporter the luring, balmy isle of Hawaii while Rose nessee Aeronautics Commission and UT On January 22 the Miss. Chapter and Mancini elects to journey to the cold, brisk (University of Tennessee) sponsored a Greenwood Squadron of C.A.P. jointly ski slopes of Ruidosa N.M. regional Flight Instructors Seminar, nine of sponsored a program on vertigo and our members attended. They were: Helen NORTH GEORGIA CHAPTER motion sickness. Ellett Lawrence of Green- Haynes, Marie Hurley, Betty Wicker, Lady Peggy Husby, Reporter wood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce in­ McReynolds, Bertha Jones, Evelyn John­ Our January business meeting was held troduced the speakers. Dr. Curtis Caine, son, Peggy Roberts, Genie O'Kelley, and at the Atlanta Airport Holiday Inn. Special Volunteer Accident Prevention Specialist Fran Davis. guests were Mr. Herb Schaaf, Atlanta for FAA and Wing Medical Officer Miss. More NIFA enthusiasts!! Judging the GADO Accident Prevention Specialist and C.A.P. used models of head and ear to navigation event for the Southern Region Mr. Robert T. Smith Southeastern Regional demonstrate parts of his speech. Jack NIFA Meet held in Murfreesboro in Novem­ Coordinator. For the program Mr. Schaaf McDonald, Accident Prevention Specialist ber were: Irene Flewellen, Rachel Pruitt, and Mr. Smith presented a slide pre­ for GADO gave rides in the "vertigo Chair”. Ruth Thomas, Lady McReynolds, Fran sentation as an introduction to the Chap­ Helping with transportation were Carl Davis, Bette Gorrell, Marie Hurley and ters new project of Airport Inspections to Youngblood, Asst. Chief GWO FSS, Lt. Col. Donna Bowers. ferret out and eliminate any existing airport C. E. Wright, Granville Jordan, and L.A. Hold the presses — another new mem­ hazards. International President Betty Shipley Jr. ber: Dee Massa of Cookville. Jean Hodges acted as hostess for Peggy McNabb was also present to endorse the McCormick who was called out of town. FAA's new Safety Program. Members Lois Bell and Ernestine Mahan Mavis Cheek flew her Beech Bonanza to were able to attend. Weather prevented Tuscaloosa , Alabama. She had a great trip, others from doing so, much to our sorrow. but it seems she had some trouble getting "Girl type" guests were Cargill Barrett, started. The door kept coming open, in fact North Nancy Fontaneau of Baton Rouge, it happened not once but three times. The Margaret Shipley and Virginia White. About third time that she had to come back for a Central 35 in all attended. landing she was able to find someone who was able to fix the door so that it stayed February 12 took us to the Naval Air ILLINOIS — INDIANA — IOWA Training Station in Meridian, Miss, with closed. Lois Lacy took advantage of a KENTUCKY — MICHIGAN — MINNESOTA June Gibson as hostess. Commander H. V. beautiful Sunday to fly down to South MISSOURI — OHIO — WISCONSIN Fischer welcomed us and explained the Georgia to do some airport hopping. Paul types of flight training given at the base. An and Carolyn Steele flew their Mooney MK 21 to Opelika, Ala. for Christmas to visit interesting film on Naval Aviation history ALL OHIO CHAPTER "Hook Down, Wheels Down" was enjoyed relatives. Upon returning to Atlanta Carolyn and Isla Haas, Reporter by all. Lee and Jim Rock flew their Mooney to Members braving morning IFR weather Paul boarded their Mooney and took to the skies again, this time to Daytona Beach, the Virgin Islands to spend the month of were Caroline Cheek, Janet Green, Bernice Januiary there. Kelly, Peggy McCormick and Wanda Gar­ Fla. and Opelika, Ala. to visit relatives. A business meeting was held at Pauline Marie Wolf recently passed the check son. 49 1/2ers were Larry Gibson and John ride for her Flight Instructor-lnstrument Garson. Guests — Cheryl LeMond, Biloxi; Mallary’s home on February 8,1972. We are all very proud of Pauline for being chosen rating. The Wolf's sold their Skyhawk and Lt. J. G. Scottie Crawford, Houston Chap­ bought a Skylane. ter; Glorice Wills and son, New Orleans as an Accident Prevention Counselor. Peggy Husby attended a presentation given Bonnie Mosier received her Instrument Chapter; Betty Fernandez and 49 1/2er License. Richard, Indiana Chapter; and Blance and by Herb Schaaf, Atlanta GADO Accident Prevention Specialist, at the West Georgia Coralie Felger was privileged to accom­ Benny Baylis, Meridian. College February 9, 1972. Mr. Schaaf pany the Ohio National Guard and the Civil NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER showed a film on Vertigo and gave rides in Air Patrol to San Antionio, Texas. Evelyn Lyons, Reporter the Vertigo Chair. Our January meeting was in Lancaster; One of the nicest things about being a Marilynn Miller hostess. After the meeting Ninety-Nine is the opportunity to meet such TENNESSEE CHAPTER we had a talk on Disorientation. Our Feb. great people. Isn't it wonderful to be able to Ruth W. Thomas, Reporter meeting is to be at Don Scott Airport in go to a new town, look up a fellow Ninety- The Tennessee Chapter welcomes two Columbus. Nine in the membership directory and find new members; Jo Wood of Jacksboro, Ten­ Marilyn Collette and her committee busi­ that you have a friend there and that you're nessee and Virginia Cone of Oak Ridge, ly working on our Poker Run which is sche­ not a 'stranger' in town anymore? But it's Tennessee. We are now the largest chapter duled for June this year. even nicer to answer the phone and hear a in the Southeast Section and still growing. voice saying she's a sister Ninety-Nine and The following new and renewal members CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER discovering that you're not really did not make the Roster, so please add: Jayne Schiek, Reporter 'strangers’ at all, but that you have a brand Bee Witt of Columbia; Margaret Mills of Considering what the weather overall new friend. Oak Ridge; Bertha Jones of Dayton; Kay has been for the past two months in our I had a very enjoyable visit with an Harkleroad of Knoxville; and Peggy part of the country, we were extremely for­ Eastern Idaho member, Diane Jex, while Roberts of Sevierville. Fifty percent, yep, 50 tunate to have bright, sunny, clear days for she was in town last month, and am looking percent, of the membership flew into the our January and February meetings. Four­ forward to seeing her agian, I hope in the Morristown Airport for the February teen members, three guests, and seven 49 not too distant future. meeting. Announcement was made that the 1/2ers were present at Greater Peoria air­ New Orleans would like to extend a 1973 Spring Section Meeting (the one the port for our January meeting. Our guests hearty welcome to a visiting Ga. member, Tennessee Chapter was to hostess) will be were Mary Koerner, Linda Garlock and Joyce Sox, who is going to be studying at a joint meeting with the South Central Sec­ Virginia DeMuth ... all of Peoria. We were LSUNO for the next six months and will be tion in Little Rock, Arkansas. Additional In­ delighted to welcome Joyce Cooper as a an "honorary" member until then. formation will follow. new member. Our speaker for the meeting We’d like to extend our welcome mat to C ircle your calendar for May 21, 1972 — was William Rutherford, Peoria Attorney the newest member of our group, Mrs. that's the date for our first Poker Run. and members of the Peoria Airport New Members - January, 1972 SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION MEMBERS AT LARGE New Orleans Chapter Golden West Chapter Albuquerque Chapter Sigrid Neuhaus Holley, Pamela Lynn Gilmore, Rae F. (Ernest A.) Ohlsdorfer St. 1-3 2356 Comet Street 1937 Hillman Ave. Cicardo, Kathryn L. 2 Hamburg 39 W. Germany New Orleans. La. 70114 Belmont, Ca. 94002 3501 Oak St., NE FINISH SECTION 504 362 3736 591 5079 St. Petersburg. Fla. 33704 Blomstedt, Riita (Petri) Tennessee Chapter Palomar Chapter Dallas Chapter Topeliuksenk 31 A Massa, Darlene (Cliff) Torres, Toni M. (Fred) Waits. Frankie Helsinki 25. Finland 307 E. Eighth St. 2603 Via Del Rey 701 Williams Parkway 442 534 Cookeville, Tenn. 38501 San Juan Capistrano, Ca. 92675 Denver. Co. 80218 Rantala, Marja 526 4275 714 493 9124 Wieman, Suzanne A. (Ward) Laivalinnankatu 1 Wood, Virginia J. (Burgin H.) Sacramento Valley Chapter 3204 Sherry Drive Varkaus. Finland Rt. 2 Bomar, G ail A. (Wayne S.) Plano. Tx. 75074 3206 Jacksboro. Tenn. 37757 5901 Chestnut Avenue Fort Worth Chapter FRENCH SECTION 562 7156 Orangevale. Ca. 95662 Richareds. Faith (John D.) DeLasnier, Colette NORTH CENTRAL SECTION 988 1551 903B Spring Valley Plaza 89 Hery All Ohio Chapter San Gabriel Valley Chapter Richardson, Tx. 75080 France McSwain, Bonnie E. 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Florida Spaceport Chapter Kent. Wa. 98031 512 Dante Street Rt. 2. 737 B Knight, Betty G. (Charles R.) 206 631 3420 Venice, Fla. 33595 3001 N. Deer Track Road 1421 Club Drive SOUTHWEST SECTION Michigan Chapter Tucson, Az. 85715 Vero Beach. Fla. 32960 Aloha Chapter Waskin, Lois (Richard) Utah Chapter 562 6504 Sue Hillman 3615 Van Am berg Nichols. Wilma J. (Don H.) Law, Jane Hall (Robert O., Ill) 2251 Round Top Dr. Brighton. Mi. 48116 2786 E. 2100 South 628 Coral Way Honolulu. Hi. 96822 Wodtke, Betty A. Salt Lake City. Ut. 84109 Ft. Lauderdale. Fla. 33301 941 7271 28319 Waverly 305 523 7150 M errill, Karen M. Roseville. Mi. 48066 1423 Emerson St.. Apt. 214 Honolulu. Hi. 96813 537 3598 ______New Members - February, 1972

MEMBERS AT LARGE Tennessee Chapter Mt. Diablo Chapter Chambers, Carole Ann (Dean A.) Cone. Margaret V. Hamilton, Susan P. (Lowell R.) P. O. Box F 1744 132 Waddell Cr. 2424 Encinal Drive Freeport. Grand Bahama Island Oak Ridge. Tenn. 37830 Walnut Creek. Ca. 94596 373-3643 615 482 3706 415 933 0868 Davis, Francesca S. (Rufus W.) NORTH CENTRAL SECTION Wade. Pauline (Harry E.) P. O. Box F 2474 All Ohio Chapter 3133 Baker Drive Freeport. Grand Bahama Island Blauman, Ruth R. (Kenneth W.) Concord. Ca. 94519 373 2464 4187 Lawnview Dr. 415 682 8905 FRENCH SECTION Columbus. Oh. 43214 Orange County Chapter Sobol, Claudine 267 1965 Harstad. Margaret (Calvin D.) 119 Rue Championnet Slater, Shirley Beth (Thomas) 2000 Park Ave. No. 39 Paris. 18eme 75. France 895 James Road Long Beach. Ca. 90815 225 5626 Logan, Oh. 43138 213 498 3086 EAST CANADA SECTION 385 3143 Phoenix Chapter First Canadian Chapter Indiana Chapter France, Nancy D. (John B.) Secord, Zoe-Anne Elizabeth Graham, Judy A. (Douglas) 4513 W. Echo Ln. 1230 White Oaks Blvd RR No. 2 Glendale. Az. 85301 Oakville. Ontario. Canada Auburn, In. 46706 931 1239 845 4121 219 925 4438 Reno Area Chapter Schiff, D. E. Daphne (Harold I.) Volkert. Shirley Ann (Quinton G.) Haas, Del L. (C arl V.) 60 Donwoods Drive 1524 Franklin Ave. Kingston Canyon Toronto 12. Ontario. Canada Ft. Wayne, In. 46808 Via Austin. Nv. 89310 416 485 2046 219 422 8969 702 964 2421 Maple Leaf Chapter Witmer, Ellen C. San Gabriel Valley Chapter Reese, Shirley (Lionel) Box 174 Dunn, Ruth Ann (Bernard P.) 1015 Waterloo Street Leo. In. 46765 1540 E. Sycamore St. London 11. Ontario. Canada 219 627 5117 Anaheim, Ca. 92805 519 672 2937 Zimmerman, Gwen H. (Paul) Santa Barbara Chapter Montreal Chapter RR 2. Box 166 DDD Dee, Diane R. Riddell, Micheline (Paul A.) Yorktown. In. 47396 1058 Miramonte Dr.. Apt. 11 52 Woodhaven Cr. 317 759 5308 Santa Barbara. Ca. 93109 Dollard des Ormeaux. Quebec. Canada Iowa Chapter 805 963 5835 514 684 1753 Bennett, Rowena D. (Oliver P., Jr.) Lewis, Mary R. (Harold W.) NEW ENGLAND SECTION 101 South 8th St. 4162 Cresta Ave. Western New England Chapter Mapleton, la. 51034 Santa Barbara. Ca. 93110 Herring, Dorothy M. (W. Michael) 712 882 2270 805 964 1808 31 New Ludlow Rd. Kerr. Verta M. (C. Keith) Santa Clara Valley Chapter Granby. Ma. 01033 RR No. 2 Harvey, June E. (James I.) 413 467 3242 Postville, la. 52162 1719 Mossbrook Ave. NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY SECTION 319 864 3256 San Jose. Ca. 95130 Garden State Chapter Linderbaum, Eleanor J. 408 374 7763 Meissner, Mary Louise (John H.) P. O. Box 250 1155 Bradford Dr. Ossian, la. 52161 REINSTATEMENTS Pt. Pleasant. N.J. 08742 532 4305 201 892 5248 Minnesota Chapter NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY SECTION Nicholson, Margaret (Charles E.) Gaasedelen, Geneice B. (F. W.) Western NY Chapter Twin Linden - 134 (Box 116) 4817 Lakeview Drive Merwin, Muriel Deptford, M.J. 08096 Edina. Mn. 55424 318 Holden Road 609 845 2134 612 922 6859 Pine City. NY 14871 Stein field. Nancy M. (William) SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION MIDDLE EAST SECTION 14 Old Bridge Dr Houston Chapter Maryland Chapter Lakewood, N.J. 08701 Bires, Sylvia Jean Wolcott, Jeane 201 364 3766 4011 Old Galveston Rd. No. 60 540 Bonnie Drive Long Island Chapter Houston. Tx. 77017 Aberdeen, Md. 21001 LaCarrubba, Madeline S. (Charles) 713 643 4481 SOUTHEAST SECTION 54 Lone Oak Path Shreveport Chapter New Orleans Chapter Smithtown. N Y. 11787 Lindsey. Dorothy (Floyd S.) Mills. Christina 516 543 7892 9512 Overlook Dr. 4569 General Meyer NY Capital District Chapter Shreveport. La. 71108 New Orleans. La. 70114 Bor now ski, Lillian A. 318 868 3409 NORTH CENTRAL SECTION All Ohio Chapter 132A Jackson Ave. Topeka Chapter Schenectady. N.Y. 12304 Switzer, Audrey Carroll, Marilyn 518 370 0707 1003 Munson RD 2. Box 29 Western NY Chapter Topeka. Ks. 66604 Loudonville. Oh. 44842 Wolcott, S. Kay (Ezra R.) 913 232 1611 lonna, Beverly 5450 Beechmont Box 125 NORTHWEST SECTION Cincinnati, Oh. 45230 Big Flats. N.Y. 14814 Alaska Chapter Iowa Chapter 607 562 8875 Reinbold, Janet S. (William) MIDDLE EAST SECTION 2615 Seclusion Drive Andrews. Marcia 2601 Woodland Ave Eastern Pennsylvania Anchorage. Ak. 99504 DeMarco. Judith A. (Leonard) 907 333 7018 W. Des Moines, la. 50265 Michigan Chapter 3132 Byberry Road SOUTHWEST SECTION Bentley, Christine Philadelphia, Pa. 19154 Golden West Chapter 9547 Moton Taylor Rd. 215 NE7 4811 Chase. Barbara B. (Charles E.) Hansen, Want a T. (Frederick F.) 4216 Skymont Drive Belleville. Mi. 48111 SOUTHWEST SECTION 472 S. Gulph Road Belmont. Ca. 94002 Bay Cities Chapter King of Prussia. Pa. 19406 415 593 3730 215 265 1832 Green, Russanne Jones, Elaine 110 S. Hickory St. Virginia Chapter 555 Santa Clara Ave. Taylor. Barbara S. (Robert L.) Redwood City. Ca. 94061 Summerville. S.C. 29483 Palomar Chapter Route 2 415 366 8080 Maurertown, Va. 22644 Long Beach Chapter Lovelady, Dorothy 3160 Oak Glen Road 703 436 3589 Masson, Gail A. Thompson. Lucy G. 852 15th St. Valley Center, Ca. 92082 San Fernando Valley Chapter 308 Farmville Ln., P. O. Box 86 Santa Monica, Ca. 90402 Marsh. Marguerite Norge. Va. 23127 213 473 3593 SOUTHEAST SECTION Pyatt, Mary Jean 685 Atkins Dr. Memphis Chapter 2138 Banyan Drive Glendale. Ca. 91206 Kellett, Patricia A. (Larry) Los Angeles. Ca. 90049 Tucson Chapter Nolen, Patricia 3380 Powers Rd 213 476 2490 Memphis. Tenn. 38128 Twitchell, Marilyn J. Calle 23 No. 27 Guaymas. Sonora, Mexico 386 2276 1534 14th St. North Georgia Chapter Santa Monica. Ca. 90404 Adamson, Patricia V. 213 393 8218 2317 Capehart Cr.. N.E. Atlanta. Qa. 30345 404 633 3990 REGISTRATION FORM 1972 International Ninety-Nines Convention July 12-16, 1972 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 FUN AIR TOUR ETA MID-AFTERNOON 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration and "Maple Moose" Hospitality — "Flying Flea Market" 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. RED CARPET WELCOME (WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION) and F.A.T. Presentations 7:30 p.m. ? YOYO Dinner (You're on Your Own) TH U R SD AY, JU LY 13 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch — Hospitality 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. AVIATION SEMINAR 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon "Flying Flea Market" 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Free time to shop, tour or swim 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 6:00 p.m.-? "STEER & STIRRUPS" with Assorted HAPPENINGS at FOX DEN FARM

F R ID A Y , JU LY 14 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Coffee Klatch — Hospitality 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. CHAPTER C H AIR M EN S' COFFEE M EETING (W ith Pres.) 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. "Flying Flea Market" 11:20 a.m.-1:00 p.m. AMELIA EARHART LUNCHEON 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 6:30 p.m. ? YOYO Dinner S A TU R D A Y , JU LY 15 6:45 a.m.-7:45 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. Registration and Hospitality 8:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Continued) 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. "Flying Flea Market" 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. GOVERNORS' LUNCHEON (Governors and Executive Board only) 1:45 p.m.-? ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Continued if not completed) Free time to shop, tour or swim 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. "F ly in g Flea M arket" 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. GRAND RECEPTION 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. CANADIAN BANQUET

SUNDAY, JU LY 16 7:00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. FLY-AWAY BREAKFAST AND WEATHER BRIEFING At press time registration covers all items except Wednesday night, Friday night dinners and Saturday luncheon. Authority. Mr. Rutherford was director of and her husband are traveling on a char­ clinic, and also took our Pat in, the town’s the State Department of Conservation from tered 707 with the Illinois Medical Society. hotels being filled up. Pat couldn't say 1969 until 1971 and was also instrumental Bobby Kesterson writes that her son, Scott, enough nice things about her stay in in obtaining the new Mt. Hawley Airport in was 17 on Jan. 21st and received his Sacramento, and she's ready to race this Peoria. He is an ex-airline pilot. Stating that private license on the 31st. Deane Kester­ year. we as pilots had excellent seats from which son has been able to get his smoke system Bill and Mary Stroh, and Mary Panc- to view what we are doing to our environ­ for the Luscombe approved and they are zyszyn, flew down to Mexico recently, and ment. he pointed out that the first place to looking forward to some fun flying this really enjoyed their visit. They sure had begin to clean up the environment and to summer. their problems with weather, though — en­ right the wrongs which our generation has CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER countering 70 knot winds and much IFR committed was to clean up the government. Sandy Klock, Reporter stuff. Not far from Vera Cruz, where the He stated that we could begin to do this by Our news this month is almost all travel. mountains come close to the Gulf, they had becoming informed, by becoming involved, Nita Fineman and 49 1/2er spent 10 days in to fly out over the water in not-so-nice and by working through existing organiza­ Jamaica, flying down via Air Jamaica. She weather. Bill said, “The two Marys wanted tions. says the airline service was exceptional to lose 10 pounds on the trip, but not within Our February meeting was held at (they've provided transportation for our llli- 30 m inutes!" Decatur with ten members, three guests, Nines Air Derby winners these past 2 Mary Stroh is hoping to resume our fly­ and four 49 1/2ers present. Following the years). Nita's first time sailing, she really away lunches this month — weather per­ business meeting we were driven to lunch lucked out — winning a sailing contest! mitting. We’re keeping our collective at the Scandia restaurant in Decatur. Elsie Wahrer and family have just retur­ fingers crossed, as our Chicago weather Guests at this meeting were Ruth Teel of ned from their third trip in 8 months to Long hasn’t permitted much flying this winter. No Rushville and Linda Garlock and Mary Island, Bahamas via Bonanza. They sure wonder so many of our gals have been Koerner of Peoria. Our chapter members must like it there! winging their way South! are again sending a small donation to Julia Konger and 49 1/2er also "Bonanza- GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAPTER Jerrie Cobb who is still flying medicines ed" to the Bahamas and West Indies Acting Reporters and medical supplies in to the natives in (Caicos). Aleah Combs and Lois Willy Amazonia in South America. Madeleine Kimotek's dad arranged for The February Chapter meeting was held the film “Battle of Britain" to be shown by at the Pavillion with Guest speaker, Dr. Jean West reports that she has been the Chicago Area Antique Airplane Dale Drummond, a member of the National flying the Back course in Decatur ILS and Association at DuPage County Airport, with Aerobatic judge team. The presentation that she and Bob have been working on the a squadron leader from the actual battle was most interesting and lively discussion T-Craft and have the fuselage repaired and participating. followed. ready to cover. Illinois suffered a damaging A cheer goes to Patricia Harris on being Many of the 99's have attended windstorm in December and five ribs of the our latest APT member. "Operation Raincheck” and more are West's T-Craft were damaged when the Pat Friedman has checked out in a scheduled for February and March. ARTCC plane which was in their back yard blew Beech D-18, the old standard corporate plan to continue "Operation Raincheck." into a boat. A hangar was reported lost by twin. Pat and 49 1/2er Bob flew their Duke Classes will begin again in the fall so if any the Bob Kaisers at Monticetlo and the to San Francisco for a week in January — of you have not attended and would like to, Schieks and Norcrosses at Macomb also flew the northern route, up to 28,000 feet. just call the Center and ask for an ap­ had their hangar completely blown away. What a way to go! While on the West plication blank. The three airplanes in the Macomb hangar Coast, Pat went to Sacramento for an air A number of the 99's flew to St. Joseph suffered only minor damage. racing clinic organized by Shirley Lehr. on February 15, had lunch and shopped at Barbara Brusseau arrived at the Peoria Margaret Mead gave invaluable hints at the Einbenders. Watch for the new outfits at meeting flying her new orange and white Cherokee 140. Barbara took Jeanne Morse for a ride during the lunch hour and Jeanne came back with sparkling eyes and glowing reports. Jean West, Jayne Schiek, and Arlene Johnson have been keeping mi busy attending monthly meetings of the llli- Nines Air Derby Race Committee. Plans are well underway for the Derby which will be held May 19-21 at Moline. Jean McLaughlin is our flyingest member and has just retur­ ned from a week in Phoenix Arizona and is leaving for Yucatan the 19th of February. She is also planning an Avon Park, Florida trip for some time in March and will be taking two 150's, two 172's and an Arrow.

Deed Holcomb reports that the Sparta runway was covered with ice on January 30th when they decided to fly to Cape Girardeau for lunch. However, they were able to get off the ground in spite of a crosswind and did fine upon returning that the aircraft slid into the hangar a bit easier than usual! Bob and Libby Kaiser attended the Soaring Society of America's Sym­ posium at Morgantown, West Virginia the weekend of Feb. 11-13. Barbara Jenison has not been doing much flying, but she has been talking aviation. She spoke to the Mattoon Zonta on Amelia Earhart night, AMELIA EARHART AIRPORT IN ATCHI­ both 99's. The windsock was presented in January 11, and to the Bloomington Zonta SON, KANSAS, gets a new windsock. the name of the Greater Kansas City on December 19. Esther Salomone left for Thanks to Lou and Faye Glenn. Reading Ninety-Nines. Picture courtesy of the Atchi­ Africa for a two-week photography safari to from left to right, Sam McBride, Airport son Globe, Atchison, Kansas. Morocco and Narobi on February 15. She Operator, Faye Glenn and Joann Reindl, the next meeting. be sent to the International judging post­ Grismore got her Air Taxi/Commercial Faye and Lou Glenn presented a wind­ marked by Feb. 8. It is a great, and time- Operators Certificate. sock to Operator Sam McBride of the consuming job, though rewarding in the KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS CHAPTER Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison, Kansas. fact that there are so many wonderful Dot Arnett, Reporter The March fly-out is planned with the people involved, and so many qualified 99's Flying activity slow! Meetings Good! Sub Topeka Chapter - a trip to Abilene ana a that it is very difficult to make a selection of zero temperature brought out a good at­ tour of the Eisenhower Library. the finalists. Let's get our chapters going tendance for the January 16 meeting at The Las Vegas Party will be held on toward the goal of getting the allotted num­ Bowman Field. A little late news reported March 17. Each girl is expected to sell ber of applicants each year in this most by Bobbie Kletter, she had attended the tickets. This is a good way to have fun and worth while project of the 99s. AOPA Convention in Las Vegas. make money, too. Pauline Genung talked to Aerospace Virginia Britt and Helen Smith of the There are plans for airmarking three air­ Class at Ben Davis High School, Indiana­ Florida Goldcoast Chapter flying the Angel ports when the weather gets a bit warmer. polis 1st week of January. She has been in­ Derby Route stopped at Louisville’s This is a real fun thing and everyone who vited to also speak next semester about Bowman Field February 4. They were met can, should try to be on hand for the pain­ History and activities of Ninety-Nines. by Diane Stafford and Virginia Cham­ ting party. Pauline and Lois Kennard Thursday, Jan. berlain. Plans were discussed with Glen Cookbooks are selling very well. We 14th represented Indiana Chapter at a Lenhof, tower chief for the Angel Derby have just a small supply left. So, if you sent meeting of Indiana Aviation Association Stop here. in a recipe and would like to see it in print, held in Indianapolis Airport Authority con­ February 13 meeting held at the lovely please send your orders to Colene Drum­ ference room. The association was formed home of Pat Davison, Madison, Indiana. We mond, 9210 West 71st Street, Shawnee eight months ago to band together all in­ were pleased to have our Governor, Janice Mission, Kansas 66204. They are S5.50 in­ dividuals and aviation groups in an R. Kuechenmeister, present. cluding postage. association to promote and further aviation Betty Moseley has been appointed an Fran Dunfield is in Europe for 45 days - in Indiana and get legislation favorable to “Accident Prevention Counselor" by the how about that for a vacation? aviation passed. FAA. Her duties will include appointing a INDIANA CHAPTER May 11, 12, and 13 are the dates for the qualified individual within the organization Cari Downes, Reporter NIFA meet, to be held at Purdue, Indiana. as the safety counselor and assisting him December 11, 1971 Pauline Genung 99's will be serving as judges for the in setting up programs including clinics for passed her instrument flight test. She also navigation event. May 14th has been upgrading airmen. became apt in both Commercial and In­ declared Aviation day in Indiana by the strument. December 13, 1971 Lois Kennard Aviation Commission. Twenty-five year pins MICHIGAN CHAPTER passed her Instrument Flight test and also are being awarded to 3 of our members, Gloria Wildbur, Reporter became apt in that rating. Sophie Payton, Margaret Ringenberg, and Snow and Cold was the news for Rae Caudell reports a delightful Mildred Hurt during 1972. February. There are always a few who can Thanksgiving with Gloria and Bill Richards Fort Wayne is really getting the 99 events pry out of the ice and take to the air. Our in Paris, France. Gloria, a member of the In­ in 1972. The Powder Puff Derby w ill have a members now APT include, Beverly Price, diana Chapter before moving to France, mandatory fly-by there in July, and our Maisie Stears, Kay Chamberlain and June has been in Paris for the past three years F.A.I.R. race will be held at Smith Field in Jarvis. where her husband is representing his Fort Wayne in September. Carolyn Pilaar has another new rating. company. Rae, an employee of Allegheny She recently got her Commercial Gliders Airlines, was on an airline employee's trip IOWA CHAPTER Rating. Congratulations! to Athens, Greece and decided to stop off Marcia Grismore, Reporter The Michigan Chapter welcomes into the in Paris to visit the Richards. She is plan­ Our last chapter meeting was on a group four new 99's. Mary Kurtz, Karen An- ning a return to Paris in the spring. beautiful day in Des Moines - centrally stensen, Pat McPherson and Gloria Minerva Mahoney's daughter soloed located to usually bring a large group of us Reynolds. December 28, 1971. She is the second together. We were fortunate to have as our At the January meeting the chapter member of her family to solo in '71, speaker, Murry Witherby, Accident Preven­ initiated five 66's into the group. We started Minerva's husband soloed in July. 1971. tion Specialist with the Des Moines FAA the 66 program to encourage those girls Anne Black has been very occupied GADO. He showed us a film “Weather to just learning to fly. to continue on to their during the past 6 weeks with her duties as Fly” which is excellent. We were also Private. At their first meeting they are AE Scholarship Chairman for the North shown slides on vertigo which were most- initiated into the respected ranks of the Central Section. Eighteen (18) applications interesting and informative. Mr. Witherby "Boonie Bird." They become upside down were received from nine (9) of the 14 chap­ also brought the vertigo chair to the 99’s. Our new members are Georgia ters; of these seven (7) final candidates will meeting and some of the 99's got to try it - VanKirk, Patti Mull, Joyce Woods, Pat more of the 49 1/2's got the opportunity Ferrante, and Marian Holmes. A 66 must while we were busy with our business have three hours of dual and a current meeting. medical before they can become a member Current Iowa 99’s have over 18,000 pilot and receive a membership card and in command hours without an accident of "Goonie Bird" patch. any sort. Since the information was We have a very active air education gathered some time ago, and I know for a program in Michigan. Amelia Moore is the fact that some of us have been flying a lot new Chairman and many of the members lately, I am sure the number is now much are active speakers. The program tries to on the low side. bring aviation information into the schools. PLEASE NOTE: Our Ways and Means The subjects are on all aspects of aviation. Chairman has been changed. Flight bags Nancy Brandon spoke to the Lansing and post cards can now be obtained by Zonta Club about Amelia Earhart and writing to Mary Lou Wright, Webster, Iowa flying. Suzanne Crook spoke to the Zonta 52355. Please change this in your in­ Club of Highland Park and Kay Cham­ ternational directory so the information will berlain talked on ‘Flying of Recreation' to a be readily available. local Junior - Senior high school class. The week the Powder Puff Derby goes thru Welcome new members: Verta Kerr, It has been voted on to have five dollars Fort Wayne, Ind. has been declared as Postville; Eleanor Linderbaum, Ossian; I la annual dues in the Chapter. These dues "Women In Aviation” Week. Tannie Vannoy, Oskaloosa; Rowena Bennett (her will pay our operating costs such as the Sclundt, our Chapter Secretary and Pauline daughter, Joni, is already a member), postage on our monthly bulletin that is sent Genung, our Chapter Chairman watch as Mapleton; and 66 Linda Vogt, Ottumwa. out to the membership. Governor Whitcomb signs the Sonja Miller got her basic ground in­ Let's all think SPRING and wish for blue proclamation. structors rating last summer. Marcia skies QUAD CITY AREA CHAPTER discussion. They spoke on what the FBO ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER Ellen J. Thiel, Reporter could do to improve his operations to make Wanda Cothran, Reporter Quad City Area Chapter took to the air flying more inviting and pleasing. This was The best news of all is three new mem­ for their January meeting. 99's, families, a first for women in aviation in Wis. and bers, Eleanor Sanchez, Kathy Fox, and and guests flew to Dodgeville, Wisconsin to they were very well received. Joyce Buehler. We are very happy to have the DON Q INN, for lunch and a meeting. Marlyn Donagan now has her Com­ three such enthusiastic and energetic Dodgeville has quite an airport, one run­ mercial License to which she can add that workers. way, and it depends on how strong the Instrument rating. Congratulations! Joy Van Vleet has taken up aerobatics wind is, whether you land uphill, or Deserved recognition was given to Marie and loves it. Hear tell a little aerobatics downhill. There is a 75 foot difference from Grimm of Wausau in the Dec., 1971 issue of does wonders for ones flying skills. one end of the runway to the other. It’s "Flight" magazine. Publisher George Had- Not much happening during the winter really a fabulous place for lunch tho. We daway cited her for her spirited campaign months. Some trips for pleasure by the presented our past Chapter Chairman, to save her general aviation “downtown" following members; Shirley Jansson to Carolyn Pobanz, with a silver charm airport after the city went all out for a new Aspen Colorado for skiing; Joy Feak to Mexico for sun; and Johnnie Hickey to bracelet. regional airline airport. He further com­ February meeting found us weathered in, mented., "her documented reports on what Conchas Lake for — swimming? in the Board Room at Moline Airport. Plans general aviation activity means to the ARKANSAS CHAPTER are going great for all our activities this economic life of her home town are master­ Cary Hunt, Reporter summer, including the IIli-Nine Air Derby, pieces of hard facts apathetic citizens of­ At our January 16th meeting we were May 19-20; the Powder Puff Stop, July 7-10, ten overlook. She deserves aviation's honored to have as our guest Hazel McKendrick Jones, who was in Little Rock and the Quad-City Airport's 50th An­ 'Carrie Nation’ award!” niversary Celebration, October 14. Our We are also very proud of Joan McArthur to speak to the Zonta Club. Members at­ tending our meeting were President, chapter is going all out on a membership who initiated and flew the longest leg of an Beverly Harp. Ruth Gray, Carol Walters, drive. intercontinental DRF flight in November. Kay Newth. Charlene Poe and Cary Hunt. Congratulations to Phyllis Wolley and 49 Most of the medical equipment and sup­ The Arkansas gals on February 19th are on 1,12er; they are members of the corporation plies she ferried were donated by Mrs. Ruth their way to join the Shreveport Chapter at that took over Monmouth Airport. March Pischke, wife of the late Dr. E. F. Pischke of the Golden Greek Blue Yonder Restaurant, meeting will find us visiting them and Baraboo. Five 99 relay pilots were involved: a combined luncheon meeting in wishing them well. Joan McArthur from Baraboo to Gutherie, Shreveport, Louisiana. Fern Rathe and family to Europe for 11 Okla., Norma Wynn to Sante Fe, N.M., Meg Coming Events: We are delighted to an­ days. Guggolz to Tucson, Ariz., Virginia Edwards Linda Normoyle and 49 1^2er to Puerto to San Diego, Cal., and Vi Chambers to nounce that The South East Section has accepted our invitation to join The South Rico. DRF headquarters in Santa Barbara. Joan Central Section in 73 for our Spring Sec­ Norma and Roger Smith picked the is now coordinator of this program in Wis. tional Meeting to be held in Little Rock and coldest Sunday of the year to fly to Rock­ and others have volunteered to fly supplies to be hosted by The Little Rock Chapter. ford for breakfast. as soon as they are collected. Cary Hunt & Ruth Gray on January 23rd. Neil Pobanz flew Jo Ann Walker, Ellen in Houston. Texas at The Warwick Hotel Thiel and 49 1/2er to Dupage for an I Ili-Nine were honored at The Spikette Party where Air Derby Race Board Meeting. the formal announcement was made by their sponsors. In-Sink-Erator for The Powder Puff Derby. DALLAS CHAPTER Betty Hundley, Reporter The February meeting of our chapter was ARKANSAS — COLORADO — LOUISIANA a work-shop type at Edna Wright's home on KANSAS — NEBRASKA — NEW MEXICO Saturday, the 19th. Being the magnanimous O K L A H O M A — T E X A S group that we are. the Red Bird and Golden Triangle Chapters were invited to share our fellowship, lunch, and labor for the day

Cary Hunt shows route she will fly in the Powder Puff Derby to her hus­ band Fred (left) and to Bob Cox "Anyone Know a Good Mechanic" must (right), executive have been owner. Von Alter’s thoughts, as vice president-mar­ she watched our " would be" A & P's keting, In-Sink-Era- descending on her Cherokee 180. Bran­ tor Division, Emer­ dishing their tools are, from left to right, son Electric Co., Ellen Thiel, Mary Ann Eiff, Norma Smith, which will sponsor Gigi Katz, and owner, Von Alter. her in the event. The plane, which WISCONSIN CHAPTER Cary is calling By Toney, Reporter "The Spikette Spir­ The New Year has started out great with it", is shown in fine flying weather for the January meeting front of the Astro­ at Madison and a large attendance. The dome in Houston, February dinner meeting also had a good Tex. It was flown turnout and Florence Fintak showed her onto the parking slides on the Middle East and Alaska when lot to be displayed she was stationed there. during the recent At the January Wis. Aviation Trades National Asso­ Assoc, meeting Marlyn Donagan, Joan ciation of Home­ McArthur, Marie Grimm and Ethel builders con­ Westerlund participated in a panel vention. Purpose: to make table and secret (?) recently completed thirty new T-hangers. Hutchinson, Linda Turk, Adelle Baker, and decorations for our Fall Sectional in Sep­ Jean Bishop and her 49 1/2'er Tom, after Alice Seaborn. tember. End result great fun and much ac­ selling their Southwest Paracenter, also Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step right up and get complished Thank you all! sold the Helio Courier they had recently your reservations while they last! The Our new chapter Airmarking Chairman is purchased. The Paracenter has several “Backseat Special" Boeing 727 to Toronto Pauline Winthrop. Once again a reminder women taking skydiving lessons and most is filling up fast, and there has been a that air-marking button pins for you are doing quite well. change. The LAX point of origin has been devoted painters can be obtained from Bar­ Diane Coon and her 49 1/2'er Roger flew cancelled due to lack of interest, but by bara Powell of Dallas for just 25 cents to Branson, Missouri for a weekend trip and special request of our Guv, luv, we've ad­ each. fishing in the Ozarks. She is getting ded MKC to the scheduled stops. Round Sandra Simmons flew to Aspen for checked out in the Cessna 210 this month. trip rates from Kansas City were $130 First skiing; Dorothy Warren to Phoenix for a February 7th, we were honored to have Class and $120 Coach. Departure times will family get-together. as our guest speaker. Mr. Gowin from the be posted next issue, but the dates are the DALLAS REDBIRD CHAPTER F.A.A. GADO. who showed two excellent same, departing ELP, DAL and MKC on Lezah Senoj, Reporter films; "Weather to Fly", and a short on a Wed., July 12 for Toronto, and returning Everything comes to she who waits! The propeller accident. from YYZ on Sunday, July 16. All First Class Houston "flyin ' finally got off the ground Jo and Betty Parsons spent a week in St. seats allotted to Dallas passengers are the Redbird Chapter had their February Croix. Virgin Islands. She had her first flight filled, and there's a waiting list. Sorry. Send meeting in Houston Ann English, now a in a Citabria float plane. She is our new $25 deposit ($35 for First Class) to Gene Houston resident, met the two plane loads Aerospace and Safety Chairman and is Gonzales, Charter Committee Chairman, of members and escorted them in and planning a Safety Seminar for March. International Travel Agency, Inc., P.O. Box around Houston. EL PASO CHAPTER 1461, Conroe, Tx. 77301. Balance due by Helen Wilke and Kathy Long flew to Deloris Dyvad, Reporter June 1. Canada, here we come! Plainview and picked up Marge Mitchell Our January meeting was held in the FAA Mary Able spoke to the Coastal Bend and then on to Lubbock to assist the Lub­ Bldg. at International Airport in El Paso. Chapter and local citizens in Kenedy, Tx„ bock girls in getting a chapter started in Chapter Chairman Hester Oakes flew the Jan. 15, on Women in Aviation and Ninety- their city. It would appear the Southcentral Oakes Cessna 175 to the meeting ac­ Nines. has yet another chapter in the wings. companied by Lorette Zirker and Deloris Houston 99's airmarked Sealy, Tx„ Satur­ Hazel Jones spoke to the Shiloh CAP Dyvad. Marilyn Cragin was in charge of the day, Feb. 12. , . .Mary Jane Norris is on a group on weather and also made a fast trip program. Jack Scott of the El Paso FAA new kick; she arrived at the Feb. meeting to Longview to address the Zonta Club. showed his slides and spoke on a trip he on her Suzuki!. . . .Welcome to our newest Helen Wilke and Kathy Long are plan­ had made to Greenland. member, Sally Gluckman; Let's put her to ning to fly the IAR and the AWTAR Have 66 Beth McNellis was introduced to the work, girls. . . .Vivian & Joe Bennett flew to their sponsors all lined up. Vice Governor group. Our Chapter is pushing the APT Eastland, Tx., recently. Mary Able picked up Hazel and took her to program. Let's get APT for safer flying, and let's Shreveport Chapter meeting. The Marilyn Cragin was elected President of tell the flying fraternities about our APT Shreveport Chapter was jointly meeting the El Paso Instrument Pilots Association program. . . .Reading various aviation mags with the Arkansas chapter for a "exchange and Betty Rogers was re-elected Secretary- convinces me too many people haven’t of ideas." The Shreveport girls and the Treasurer of that group which now meets heard of it. . . Tell it like it is, gals! Arkansas girls want to have more of an ac­ quarterly at dinner meetings with programs OKLAHOMA CHAPTER tive part in the accident prevention of interest to Instrument Pilots and would- Annie, Reporter program, and Hazel, who is the South- be Instrument pilots. The group pays dues Our guest meeting was terrific. Forty-four central accident prevention chairman, which subscribes to the Radio fascilities attended — including fourteen excellent promised to check FAA on this. charts for the USA and are available to the prospective members; two girls who re­ FORT WORTH CHAPTER members when they deposit $10 — which instated; and Pat McEwen, Garnett Hasting, Carolyn Merrithew, Reporter they get back when they return the charts. & Margaret Mead, 99's from out-of-state. About twenty 99's and 49 1/2ers met for Marilyn Cragin and her 49 1/2er George Norma Wynn thoroughly entertained us our January dinner meeting at the Fairway (Marilyn got an hour under the hood — she with her excellent slides & description of Steak House. Our speaker was Major Tout, is working for her Instrument rating) flew their flying tour of Alaska. the group commander of the local Civil Air their Cessna 172 to Tucson with a full load Jan Million, Marge Hudson, Nawassa Patrol. He showed slides and spoke on how of drugs. Mary Olmstead and her 49 1/2er Staton, Broneta Evans, Norma Wynn, & the C.A.P. with its cadet program partici­ Noel'also flew in their Cessna 182 with the Dottie Young attended a Race Clinic con­ pates in Aerospace education, survival rest of the load that two 99 s flew in from ducted by successful racer Margaret Mead. training, search and rescue operations, and Midland the day before. They were met by Jan. Marge, Broneta & Norma are con­ aids in national disasters, such as hur­ Tucson 99 Virginia Edwards. sidering the AWTAR this year. ricanes, tornadoes and nuclear attacks. Mary Olmstead and her 49 1/2er Noel at­ A sixth grade class studying aero-space Our ma|or news item was the fire January tended the Texas Flying Farmers State had a day at the OKC Wiley Post Airport 6th at the home of Verna Stubbs. Verna Convention in Abilene. they will long remember. There were about hopes to have the place restored and move Cheri Spiers and her 49 1/2er Werner flew 45-50 people there including parents. Jan back in. the Sac Club Piper Arrow to San Diego to Million & Marge Hudson gave the kids, who Carolyn Merrithew was named APT attend the AOPA refresher clinic. Chapter had parental permission, a good flight over chairman for the year. At a recent Planes members are planning to attend the Spring the city, Nawassa & I toured the students & and Pilots Flying Club meeting, she was Sectional in Omaha and great plans are their parents through the tower & FSS. One elected Vice President. Her opponent, a being made to attend International at of Nawassa's groups got a real thrill in the Past President of the club had opposed Toronto. The February meeting was a tower — front passage & the wind shifted women serving on the executive board. She Valentine Covered Dish supper at the home from runway 17 to 35. Nawassa drove about was elated to report this vote of confidence of Marilyn Cragin. 400 m iles up and back from her home in from the 150 men who comprise the mem­ More medical supplies are being flown Mangum to participate in the day, & Jan & bership. during the month of February by Chapter Marge donated their gas & plane time. We Yvonne Turner was appointed Air­ members. were four satisfied 99’s at day's end. Those marking chairman. We hope to airmark HOUSTON CHAPTER young people were really enthused & in­ Edna Whyte's airport this year, and are M. E. Oliver, Reporter terested; & we had the pleasure of sharing trying hard to appropriate some free paint. Eighty-nine area pilots attended the with them one of our loves — aviation. Edna's Aero Valley Airport in Roanoke FAA/99's Safety Seminar at Jefferson Best-laid plans of mice & men & 99's oft has twenty four women pilots in various County Airport, Beaumont, Texas, on Feb. can go astray as was proven when in­ stages of training. Most are learning in 2nd. FAA's Charles Noble and 99's Mary clement weather cancelled our FAA/99 Edna's Cessna 150 and 120. Edna says she Able conducted the seminar, with the help sponsored Flight Hazards Clinic Jan. 27. It enjoys teaching wgmen to fly. She has of other Houston 99's Betty Fritts, Marge is re-scheduled on Mar. 16 & 17. But good can come of ill fortune. Two sessions, in­ the Pilot of the Year award. She received PIKES PEAK CHAPTER stead of one, are planned for the re­ an engraved silver plate in recognition of Marion Hein, Reporter scheduled clinic; & instead of only a the honor. Judy Urban gave a most interesting and greater OKC area mailing, FAA will mail in­ At the February meeting Diane Bartels educational talk on determining approach vitations to all pilots in the State. distributed packets to each member. These speeds for various aircraft at the February Our Feb. meeting was marvelous. Lucille packets are to facilitate in keeping record meeting held at the home of Janie Oesch. Pregler has to be hostess with the mostest of each individual's flying activities, ac­ Part of each meeting will be devoted to in Okla. She opened her home to all complishments, and etc. Diane has made a learning more about some phase of flying, twenty-one of us plus husbands Mr.'s list of eligible accomplishments for which each member taking her turn in speech- Pregler, Hudson, & Bugg. Marge & Herb points are acquired. These points are that m aking. Hudson drove a bus from OKC, picking up which determine the Pilot of the Year. We are happy to welcome new member City 99's enroute (what a party), to the On schedule for the month of April will Ruth Chapman, who has just obtained her closest airport to provide transportation for be a Fly-In Poker Party. The date it is to be commercial. Ruth comes from Salida, Colo, flying 99’s to the Pregler home. Pam & Bob held is Saturday, April 22 with the rain date where she and 49 1/2er John, operate the Bugg provided an FAA film explaining the being April 23. Colorado Lodge, in the heart of the Roc­ new air-nav aid — Area Navigation — The chapter is now selling note paper at kies. Salida has a very active group of which, so-to-speak, automatically creates $1.00 a package to boost our treasury. women pilots, and many student pilots. an omni station Whereever you want an Jan Heins informed the chapter of Wings When you fly in — watch out for deer on omni station to be if you have the area for International Health. It is in cooperation the runway! naviation equipment in your airplane. It is with the Direct Relief Foundation, the Pat Lambart and family from the Phoenix the coming thing, & will be widespread womens auxiliary to the A.M.A. Surplus Chapter, flew their plush Cessna 170 equip­ before we know it. Isn’t modern technology medical supplies are sent to needy coun­ ped with new transponder to Colorado stupendous! tries and people. The Ninety-Nine envolve- Springs for a visit with Shirley Marshall March will bring us another APT clinic — ment is to relay these supplies. So far fifty- recently. Shirley reports the map reading this time in Norman. Marge & Herb Hudson three chapters have agreed to participate course in connection with the Aero Space are chairman of the Okla. Flying Farmer in this worthy cause. Our April meeting is program has been approved and will be in­ Convention to be in OKC in March. our APT meeting. augurated in the schools of Dist. 20 next The Walkups are in Central America con­ semester. ducting their annual Flying Farmer tour; OMAHA AREA CHAPTER We are greatly impressed with the "Wine Gwen Truel & husband just returned from Georgiann Rynearson, Reporter and Dine with the Ninety-Nines" cookbook exciting Africa; Velma Woodward is back The January meeting was co-hosted by put out by the Greater Kansas Chapter. It is from Australia; Wayna Lea Duffer is going Barbara Krejci and Verdayne Menze at Bar­ really terrific — do you have your copy yet? to Japan; many are planning the Canadian bara's house. Partially due to the flu Hannah Duncan was awarded a "Lennie" 99 Convention; and, me, I am going to the prevalent in this area at that time, at­ pin for soaring above 25,000 ft. post office to mail this report & then to the tendance was limited to Claudine Kean, We are looking forward to welcoming local TG&Y to buy a paperback of far away Rosemary Block, Lavonne Tripp, Betty Jar­ Marggy Keith as a full fledged member next adventures. vis, Lucille Uleman and the hostesses. meeting. It’s great to start the new year Fly Safe — APT helps The February meeting at Helen Ehrlich’s with two new members! home was attended by ten members and KANSAS CHAPTER My, isn't the “99 NEWS" a beautiful one guest, Paulette Peters. Besides Helen Edna Paulson, Reporter magazine now — we are proud to be a part and co-hostess, Georgiann Rynearson, Our January meeting was held at the of it. present were Lucille Uleman, Shirley Risk, Wichita Municipal Airport. It was a regular Verdayne Menze, Rosemary Block, Betty SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER guest day and we had 37 in attendance. Jarvis, Barbara Krejci, Claudine Kean and Marian Burke, Reporter Several Kansas Gals have been really Inez Stocker. Spring sectional plans do­ The February San Antonio Chapter 99 busy working on new ratings and enter­ minated the evening's business. meeting was held at our “new home" at taining Robin Miller from Australia and Claudine Kean announced that she GenAero at International Airport in San An­ Margaret Mead from California. Robin left became APT this month. Betty Jarvis also tonio. We had a great "turnout" and the 21st of January flying a new Beech joined the APT group. everyone brought a box lunch. back, that will be used in mercy work. One of our Sixty-Sixes, Cheri Smetana, Everyone has been busy! Six members of Margaret Mead has been in Wichita at­ now proudly possesses a pair of private the chapter attended the new "Coastal tending a Lear Jet Flight School. Pat pilot's wings. After having to cancel two Bend" chapter meeting at Kenedy, Texas McEwen and Garnett Hastings flew check rides because of bad weather, she on Jan. 15th and said they really enjoyed it. Margaret to Oklahoma City where she had braved a minus 8 degree morning and ear­ Two members attended the Amelia Earhart a Powder Puff Derby Seminar. Our Gover­ ned that coveted rating. She reported that luncheon at Randolph AFB. Member Pam nor, Marilyn Copeland, Pat McEwen and the most apprehensive part was making a Crain's husband Col. Carl Crain gave an Garnett Hastings flew to Oklahoma City landing on an icy runway. excellent speech that was enjoyed by all. earlier in the month of February. Marilyn We are happy to welcome back a former It was great to see Anne Ash at the Feb. had a meeting with all the South Central member, Jan Clement, of the Kansas Chap­ meeting. Her husband has retired from the Section Officers at the 99 Headquarters. All ter. She and husband Roger, a flight in- AF and they are now working in real estate. three of them attended a Safety Clinic at structer, have moved back to Omaha from ... just too busy to get to a meeting! Anne's the FAA Academy before returning to W ichita. son, Bill Jr. is learning to fly and "excited Wichita. While in Oklahoma City Pat ar­ Our chapter hosted a Saturday morning mom" says he's supposed to solo real ranged to have a meeting with Dean get-acquainted coffee for student pilots soon! That's not the only “excited mom" in Krakel, Curator of the Cowboy Hall of and private pilots who are not Ninety-Nine the chapter! Norma Barr’s son, Scott is also Fame. Pat feels that she will be able to get members. Charlene Taylor's work as in­ just about ready to solo. He's going to much valuable information for the 99 Mu­ vitation chairman resulted in ten guests Baylor University this year. Norma also has seum. Mary Aikins has been asked to fly and eleven members attending. A corsage a son that recently became a flight com­ Co-Pilot with her cousin, Mary Ann was presented to Cheri Smetana for having mander in an F100 Sqd. in England. Hamilton, of the Greater Kansas City Chap­ obtained her private pilot’s license. We Congrats! to both Anne and Norma on the ter, in the Angel Derby. You will recall that hope that sharing our flying experiences best of success to your flyin' families! this was the winning combination in the lent encouragement to those students who Marian Burke recently flew to Corona, Powder Puff Derby two years in a row — so m ight need it. Calif, to deliver a Cherokee 235 to Dee Neff we hope to have another race winner. Helen and John Ehrlich flew with the a Calif. 99. Dee flew to San Antonio to get NEBRASKA CHAPTER Civil Air Patrol to the Air Base at Shreve­ familiar with her new "Blue Bird” on the Mary Conley, Reporter port, Louisiana last month. Verdayne return flight. Both Dee and Marian had a Congratulations go to our former chapter Menze cranked up Ol Pappa and took great trip. chairman Jeanne Given. Jeanne received husband Dick to Utica. A maintainance siminar by Cessna, Beech and Piper will be held April 29th at Colleen White’s. A special guest attending Loreauville - restored Acadian farm and the Sheraton Inn in San Antonio. San An­ was Saundra Rice, our former member and village - Shadows-on-the-Teche; tonio 99's will be taking care of all of the her 49 1/2’er. Jan Mauritson reported on Lafayette — Fornet’s Famous Hangar registration for those attending the what the Medical Auxiliary of Tulsa were Crawfish Boil - Cajun entertainment April 6 — Fly along Louisiana Coast - Fly­ meeting. doing for the ADRF. Patty Jensen wrote for Our March chapter meeting will be held a transfer of membership to Iowa. We'll by Cameron; Lake Charles — Harbor at Llano, Texas on March 18th. We are sure miss you Pat! Tour - Seafood Dinner - See Modern City meeting at the airport at 9 a.m. in old We have welcomed a new member, Nan Mall; Hodges Gardens — Azaleas in full clothes with a box lunch and a paint brush Gaylord, to the Tulsa Chapter of 99's. Mary bloom - Golf, tennis, swimming - Special “ in h a n d"...... you guessed it! We are Stewart and 49 1/2’er Bill attended the buffet going to repaint the runway numbers at Safety Seminar in Joplin. Marty Landers, April 7 — Natchitoches — Oldest City in Llano and airmark the airport! Norma Barr Tulsa F.S.S. participated with APS at a Louisiana Purchase - Walk down pic­ our airmarking chairman says “stop by if Safety Seminar sponsored by Katy Boyd of turesque Front Street - Tour homes of you're in the area...... bring your own Ross Aviation. She also appeared before early Colonial Architecture - Traditional brush and box lunch! If you aren't wearing Blue Sky Aviation Ground School of Luncheon; Monroe — Tour new Civic old clothes we'll even let you sit on the Skiatook operated by Carol Brown's 49 Center - Fleeman’s Famous River Cruise - Moonlit dinner aboard side-lines. 1/2'er, Don. Marty also appeared before Carolyn Matzek and Saralda Ross report Bristow Flight Center Ground School in April 8 — Visit Zoo and Gardens; Natchez that plans are coming along great for Bristow, Oklahoma. She also showed — A touch of Mississippi; Hammond — “ Flight Rally”. It’s going to be fun ...... aviation oriented educational films every Visit Strawberry Farm at peak of picking - .mark it on your calendar. . .May 7th with a other Wednesday at Pennant Aviation, Albany’s Hungarian Settlement - raindate of May 21st watch for further Tulsa International. The program usually Hungarian Dinner and Folk Dancers; info in this colum n! consists of what is available at the Flights New Orleans — French Quarter Shops - We are becom ing a busy chapter...... Service Station followed by a question and Cocktail Party and Banquet - Night Life .and we are getting busier as the days go answer session. Marty was elected of Bourbon Street by! Till next month Get APT! . . .Stay National Secretary of National Association April 9 — Fly-away Breakfast at Brennon’s APT! . . . .and Safe Flyin’! of Air Traffic Specialists, the professional TOPEKA CHAPTER organization representing the FAA’s Flight Join us for all or even part of the Tour. Dorothy Powell, Reporter Service Specialists. Send in your reservation now. The Tour is Between Christmas and New Year’s the limited to forty planes at any one time, so whole Mauritson family plus an extra young hurry or you may be disappointed. man flew to Cozumel Island off Yucatan, Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Aircraft Mexico. It took two airplanes to carry the Pilot’s Association, South Louisiana Chap­ family, a Bonanza and a Debonier flown in ter of the 99's with the assistance of the formation all the way around the Coast. It Louisiana Tourist Commission. was 30 hours flying time and five days of Send registration to: Fran Salles, Coor­ sun and fun in the beautiful tropical waters. dinating Chairman, 235 So. Acadian Thru­ It was also one of the rare times when their way, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806. family had a chance to be together from their respective colleges around the coun­ FIRST ANNUAL LOUISIANA AIR TOUR try. Oldest son, David, had a chance to get in some flying time, too. A really good time N am e______The Governor's Conference on Aviation was had by all. — State of Kansas — Gov. Robt. Docking We were honored to have as our guest at Address______seated - on his left Sonora Ridgeway re­ our January meeting Bobbie Brophy who presenting General Aviation. holds a private rating. Patricia Smith was once again back with Our new officers are Pat Lane, chairman; us. She is being reinstated after two years Type of Plane ______Marty Paulson, vice-chairman; Audrey Swit­ at O.S.U. obtaining a degree. She is now N. N um ber______zer, secretary; and Glenna Walters, working for Osage County Department of treasurer. Institutions, Social & Rehabilitative Ser­ Joining Tour: We were hostesses at an FAA Safety vices., Clinic in the fall which was attended by Louisiana Air Tour Highlights Date: ______about 150 people. April 4 — Baton Rouge — Tour starts at Sondra Ridgeway represented General noon at Downtown Airport - See State ETA: ______Aviation at the Governor's office for the Capitol and State University - Visit In­ signing of a proclamation naming August Number o f Guests ______dustrial Complex - Reception at Gover­ as General Aviation month for the state of nor’s Mansion - Italian Dinner Kansas. She is also working faithfully on Number of Rooms ______April 5 — Jackson — Sunrise breakfast at her commercial ticket having passed the Asphodel Plantation - See Plantation Type of Rooms ______written some time ago. homes; New Iberia — Avery Island single, double, triple Audrey Switzer is our newest 99 and Jungle Gardens - See salt mine - Tour Marty Paulson has her commercial license Reservation Fee ------Tabasco plant - Evangeline Country - now. ($15.00 per person) Cajun Dinner at Longfellow Park - At our newcomers coffee we welcomed two new 66’s, Kay Adam and Laurie Cox. Room Deposits------($5.00 per room per night) Sondra Ridgeway took her first aerobatic ride — and — I promised to say no more Total Enclosed ______than that! We have planned a membership cocktail E D C E p il o t 's party at Forbes Air Base for February 26th. Return to: Fran Salles Also, spring will see us Airmarking again as r f l L L CATALOG 235 So. Acadian Thruway we have several lined up. On Feb. 23 we Batton Rouge, La. 70806 will be hostesses at the FAA Spring Safety Send to: SPORTY’S PILOT SHOP Sponsored by Clinic. CLERMONT COUNTY AIRPORT Baton Rouge Aircraft Pilots Association TULSA CHAPTER Batavia, Ohio 45103 South Louisiana Chapter of 99‘s Lydia Gutierrez, Reporter phone (513) 732-2411 With the assistance of Our November meeting was held at The Louisiana Tourist Commission Aviation, John Owens. May is going to be ANNUM. officially proclaimed by the Governor as Louisiana Alia '/©to General Aviation Month in Missouri, and we 99's have every intention of being right there in the middle of it!! This will be my last report for this chapter for quite a while, as tomorrow I am leaving for New York State where I will be at­ tending college. Ladies: I have enjoyed it immensely!!!!

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ALASKA — IDAHO — MONTANA NORTH DAKOTA — OREGON SOUTH DAKOTA Columbia Cascade’s Publicity Chmn. Jo- 115.00 p n per** Neal Harris greets Susan Oliver of Los F ran Sallta WASHINGTON — WYOMING JJ5 So Acadian Thnmay Rm>'n D*l*,,lr Bacon R P« «*»" Angeles Chpt. on her arrival Portland In f I. OH Airport October 12 to speak at national convention of Easter Seal Society. The ALASKA CHAPTER papers in hand are announcing Susan’s ap­ SHREVEPORT CHAPTER Dorothy McCulloch, Reporter pointment to FAA Women’s Advisory Com­ Evelyn Snow, Reporter Marilynn Griffin and Family visited the mittee on Aviation. Our meeting this month was a salad sup­ South African Families at White River that per at the home of Jere Saur. We had as are roughing it in Alaska. The Griffin’s en­ our guests local 66’s and licensed women joyed the visit even in 42 degrees below Mary Jane Lusher. New member of last pilots in our area who are prospective zero. Blanche Krager is doing a great deal summer, Dotti Van Elsberg, is still recu­ Ninety-Nines. of Flying in her Ski equipped Super Cub. perating from a bad car accident last year, We participated in our first relay flight for Even though she teaches Flight Courses at and we hope she will be with us soon. Direct Relief Foundation on January 12th. Community College she runs a trap line. Our guest at October lunchoen was Allen Elaine Snow is our chapter's coordinator Anne Wilbur attended Helicopter of Holzapfel, manager general of aviation for for the project. Helping to fly the relay to America convention at Las Vegas and will Port of Portland, who discussed the studies Dallas Redbird were Elaine and her 49 1/2, take a new try to obtain a Helicopter rating. being made on airport facilities for general W. T. Snow, Ann King, Helen Hewitt, Jere She had good skiing at Lake Tahoe. aviation in the Portland area. Saur, and Evelyn Snow. We were met in Lavelle and Dick Betz flying their Super We met in January at Hillsboro Aviation Redbird by Kathy Long and Helen Wilke, Cub visited the new Airfield (?) at Carolyn lounge for potluck lunch, to meet Miss who helped us unload our cargo in the and John Kennedy's. Carolyn informs us it Delphine Aldecca, new FAA chief con­ midst of a stiff breeze. was their potato patch. troller Hillsboro (Ore.) tower. She is first Joan Carroll and Dottie Ports will be Elsie Culver, Auke Bay, Alaska sends woman in the Northwest, second in the judges for the Shreveport Zonta Club's an­ news of interest and we thank her. She is nation, to attain this position, and a char­ nual Amelia Earhart Aviation Award. Helen ski instructor on Douglas Island. She and ming person of many interesting ex­ Wray will introduce the speaker at the 49 1/2er Bob moved there last fall where periences. awards banquet. Bob is with the Juneau FSDO-GADO. Our Jo-Neal Harris last September was Helen Wray will be teaching Aviation Nancy Livingston 99er and 49 1/2er also of interviewed on NBCs Telescope Show to Fundamentals at two High Schools in Juneau are on vacation outside until the discuss women in general aviation and Shreveport, beginning the Spring semester. end of Feb. Nancy works with her husband their safety record; and she also taped 3- Arlo in their business — Livingston Heli­ minute talks released for five days on KYXI copters, office work as well as filling in as concerning women and general aviation TRI-STATE CHAPTER helicopter pilot. safety. Diane Teel, Reporter Since our last news report we have two In October Jo-Neal helped to welcome The month of January proved to be a meetings, Jan. 12 at the home of Ruby Pap­ Susan Oliver to Portland, "flying am­ relatively pleasant one, despite all the pas with guests Jane Gaffin and Karen bassadress" of Easter Seal Society, in Por­ YUCK weather. In fact, Karl and Mazie Tilde. Guest speaker was Al Opp on in­ tland for its annual convention, hosting her Lipscomb found it extremely pleasant in surance. Feb. 9th meeting was a luncheon at a family breakfast and showing her Colorado Springs, where they spent a week at the Upper One, International Airport with through PDX tower. She found Susan most vacationing it up in their mountain “cha­ guest Sharon Woolridge. The business delightful, and thrilled with her appointment teau.” Ann B. Perry and 49 1/2er Neil Neil topic was on the Pinch Hitter Course to be by President Nixon to the FAA Women’s spent some time on Padre Island, enjoying held in March. Blanche Krager will teach Advisory Committee on Aviation. classes again this year. A large turnout is the sun, while the rest of us fought the ice EASTERN IDAHO CHAPTER expected due to the large number of pri­ storms here in the marvelous midwest! Elaine Partridge, Reporter vately owned small aircraft in this area. Chairman Nancy Teel flew a charter to There has probably been only one or two Ruth O’Buck was chosen as "Outstan­ Tulsa in a Comanche owned in part by good VFR days in Idaho since last Novem­ ding Woman in Aviation" for the year by the State Senator Richard Webster. ber, and with considerable foresight, the Zonta Club. Ruth has Ground and Flight In­ At our January meeting, we had two Eastern Idaho Ninety Nine meeting for structor Ratings plus an ATR, also is the guests, both licensed pilots, and VERY January was planned to coincide with one first female appointed as FAA GATO In­ potential 99’s. We viewed two film s o b ­ of them. The meeting was held in Idaho spector in Alaska. She flew Alaska's first tained for us by Chairman Nancy — “A Falls and in attendance were: Pat Chase, entry in the 1971 Powder Puff Derby. New Look at Fog,” and “Stable and Safe,” Patricia Dukich, Darlene Schiers, Laura and discussed our next two big happen­ COLUMBIA CASCADE CHAPTER Dillon, Lois Bauer, Onita Hoff, Beverly Led­ ings: the 99-Mizzou sponsored FAA Pilot Dorothy Mercer, Reporter better, Glenna Linderman, Betty Jones and Safety Seminar March 2, and then the Columbia Cascade is happy to welcome Elaine Partridge. report by the Chairman on her participation Mary Calvert and Vera Arnold, transfers Pat Dukich reported that she and her 49 in a meeting held by the State Director of from Santa Clara Valley, and new member 1/2er, Mickey are temporarily grounded. University of Idaho. Congratulations to both Betty Portnoy shared her weather ex­ young men. perience with the members, deteriorating As there were very few intrepid Eastern the longer she flew Betty did a 180 turn Idaho Ninety Nines who were willing to only to find that it had closed in behind her. travel 75 miles or more by snowmobile or Using her head and remaining calm it was dog sled to our Christmas party, it was only seconds until she was back in VFR decided that the party should be held when again, however she reports it seemed an roads were not closed by blizzards. Lois eternity. and Richard Bauer were the gracious Bonnie Baker would like to pass along hostess and host for the dinner which was the fact that if you have your aircraft tied moved from December to February 12. down outside during the rain season, be Diane Jex mentioned that the high point sure to run up the engine long enough and of a recent trip to New Orleans (via com­ at high enough RPM to remove any water mercial airlines) was meeting and getting collecting in the air intake. This has caused to know two New Orleans Ninety Nines; me 3 engine losses when Carb-heat was Evelyn Lyons and Margaret Ray. It is applied, and many gray hairs. always nice to compare notes and hangar NORTH DAKOTA CHAPTER fly with 99s from different areas, and ac­ Eleanor Pietsch, Reporter cording to Diane, these ladies were parti­ The N. Dak. Chapter of Ninety Nines, Inc. cularly pleasant and hospitable. held their January meeting at the Town Congratulations to Lois Bauer who suc­ House in Bismarck. The weather has been cessfully completed her F.A.A. instrument keeping us on the ground a lot of the time written as part of a three day course in so we all drove to this meeting but there Phoenix. has been enough flying weather in the past L to R: Pat Dukich presented Ken Smith, GREATER SEATTLE CHAPTER few months to allow some of our members Deputy Administrator with a large bag of Thora-Dee Morgan, Reporter to add ratings. Cyd Fougner is now an In­ Idaho potatos. Our February meeting was held at structor, Betty Banker has her Commerical Boeing Field. An intensive lecture given by with her Instrument rating in sight and Mr. Collins, of Collins Aviation on inside Helen Hurly has her Instrument rating. the Engine. We were shown a new dis­ We've been busy planning for the North­ sembled engine, the function of each com­ west Section which we will host in ponent was thoroughly explained. We Bismarck on September 7, 8 & 9th. Betty came away with a better understanding of Banker is chairman for this event and un­ what makes it go. der her able leadership we think that we Phyllis Miller of Vancouver, B.C. member will have a convention that will be in­ of First Canadian Chapter 99s was a Guest teresting, informative, memorable and fun. at our meeting. It was great having you, do Pete Campbell has already consented to be return soon! our guest speaker at the banquet. We have Betty Denny and 49 1/2er Bill purchased boat rides, barbeques, square dancing and a lovely white and blue Commanche 260B. tours planned. And, — how about a ride in Sandra Sullivan and her 49 1/2er John the Breezy? Please do plan to come! and their son Michael went to Houston, Our past meetings for the months of Oc­ Texas, also Lake Charles for vacation and tober, November and December have in­ visiting. They flew down commercially. cluded a luncheon at Minot Air Force Base While there, John bought a 1956 Cessna where Ivy Walter had made arrangements 180. They flew the plane back, what a for us to fly the KC-135 and F-106 lovely ending to any vacation. Now Sandra simulators, and then on December 4th we is enrolled at Northwest School of Aviation had our annual Christmas party dinner- for commercial ground school. dance. This was a great success again this Joy Andreasen has been grounded due year. to a slow healing break in her ankle. But is Our next meeting will be on February Dave Jones, Ray Perry, Cliff Cernick, getting APT this week, weather permitting. 26th in Jamestown. Charley Korpins, Ken Smith, Mel Swan, Contratulations to our newest 99 — Ulla PUGET SOUND CHAPTER Patricia Dukich, Chris Walk, Russ Hunter, Hiatt. Marchine Dexter, Reporter Mike Fenn, Walt Quitter. As a parting thought — Think APT. (for Betty Curran) MT. TAHOMA CHAPTER Most of our members seem to enjoy the Bonnie Baker, Reporter new airport meetings which allow for a little Their Cessna 180, “ The Ducky Bird," The January meeting was held on Thurs­ hangar flying if nothing else. decided to take off sideways while tied day the 13th at the Empress Gardens. Lorna Kringle has been busy with lec­ down on the ramp during a severe wind­ Those attending were Maxine Blumer, turing at the Community College as well as storm. Ducky Bird bent one of his wings Donna Prewitt, Alice Butler, Betty Portnoy, devising programs for our meetings. We quite badly. Jean Freeburg, Mary Kirk and Loretta Pret- will hear a survival instructor at the next Ken Smith, Deputy Administrator of the tyman. one at Arlington Airport. And in April, Dicey F.A.A. was in Idaho Falls recently on an in­ We have set up a Chapter Achievement Miller hopes to provide a gliding expert and spection tour. Eastern Idaho 99 Cahirman, award with points awarded to the active possibly introductory rides at Canady Field. Patricia Dukich was among the official wel­ members for aviation activities. Three Margaret Ames is still looking for a buyer coming committee and she presented Mr. points will be allowed for flying as the Pilot for her 210. Smith with a large bag of Idaho potatoes in Command when husband aboard is Betty Curran and husband are on a trip to from the Ninety Nines. Accompanying Mr. licensed Pilot. Texas where she will play tennis and shop Smith were several F.A.A. officials from the During the discussion period Jean for a Bonanza. Northwest Regional Office in Seattle and Freeburg glowed that because she had Mildred Pearson is planning another trip local F.A.A. officials. The group toured the helped a lady in a cast aboard a small — this one to Israel. radar facility at Sawtelle Peak. resort airline returning from a skiing trip, Pauline Wirth has "looked longingly at Patricia Chase's sons, Douglas and Mike the only seat left was in the co-pilot, she the airplanes", but since she is legislative are successfully enhancing the family's air- was then amazed to see how many men chairman of the Real Estate Board, she has minded traditions. Douglas was nominated came forward to give up their seat to her. had to spend much time commuting to the to the Air Force Academy and Mike She stated it was a thrill and a move-up capitol in Olympia. received an A.F.R.O.T.C. Scholarship to the from the 185 she normally flies. While awaiting turbine parts on the Otter, Marchine Dexter has been busy scraping We have a new member who deserves are so excited. We had obtained Capt. and sanding the S-51 Sikorsky she takes everyone's notice - Pat Kelley. Pat is a Elgen Long as our guest speaker. He is the lessons in. It's being anualed and painted. private pilot, working on her commercial. pilot who just recently flew around the SOUTHERN OREGON CHAPTER She runs a travel agency here, when she is world by way of both poles. I also under­ Shirley Haussler, Reporter out of the clouds. She recently organized stand that he learned to fly back in New January's meeting of the Southern the local pilots to lobby successfully Jersey from a woman instructor. Will have Oregon Chapter of the Ninety Nines was against a bill before the legislature that much to tell you next month. We also hope held on January 6, 1972 at 12:30 for lunch would have been fatal to general aviation in to get together with Los Angeles Chapter at at the Red Lion in Medford, Oregon. Hawaii. She also serves as Secretary to the Spring Sectional to celebrate our 40th An­ Chairman Rose Ellison, flew her 182 from General Aviation Council of Hawaii and has niversaries together. For the newcomers to Roseburg and Betty Glines flew in from been a sparkplug for that organization and 99’s, we are the oldest Chapters. We both North Bend in a Yankee along with guest ours. She is Jane Kelley's sister-in-law and organized in M arch 1932. and student June McFarland. We were also was co-pilot of the winning plane in our Karen Kahn has received her multi- visited by former member Gladys Burrill proficiency contest, Apuepuelele. engine rating. She will be racing in the who is just home from Hawaii. Other mem­ A special aloha to Winn Miller and Beth 1972 AWTAR with Ann M orrissey as her co­ bers in attendance were Aline Sharp, Ruth Oliver. We miss you. pilot. At least they plan to get their papers Oliver and Maxine Pike. Aloha. in on time. They have just taken possession Maxine Pike and her 49 1/2 are planning BAKERSFIELD CHAPTER of a 1972 Cardinal RG which was pur­ a trip to the Cow Palace to see the showing Florence Moody, Reporter chased by Karen's former employer, Spec­ of new sporting vehicles, snowmobiles, etc. trum Air. It will be outfitted with radios, etc. Sounds like a real fun trip. and given a paint job in sponsors colors Chairman Rose Ellison announced that before the race. the Southern Oregon Chapter is now in­ Ann Morrissey is a former member of corporated. Greater New York Chapter. She moved Our next meeting is scheduled for the 3rd here to San Francisco in September as of February in North Bend, weather per­ Editor for the Investment Dept, for Bank of mitting, and we will visit the Flight Service America. She holds a Private land and sea Station there. rating and is currently working on her com­ WILLAMETTE VALLEY CHAPTER mercial. She especially likes aerobatics. Bonnie Bradford, Reporter Ann will be reinstating and transfering to- Our January meeting was held in the our chapter. Presidents Room at Lane Community Joyce Wells, Rose Sharp, Karen and Ann, College with Bev. Saxton hostess. along with Vivian Harshbarger (Golden The program for the meeting was West) and Myrtle Wright (Redwood Empire) provided by Dori Lohr, which was colored attended Margaret Meads racers clinic the Bakersfield Chapter officers are Loretta slides of a recent trip to an Indian Com­ weekend of Feb. 12. Grant, chairman; Joan Paynter, vice- munity in the Sierra Madres of Mexico and Between fog and rain we haven't done chairman; Patty Piper, secretary; and an orphanage where she and her husband much flying. Dr. Bill have given many hours of their time Maude Oldershaw, treasurer. COACHELLE VALLEY CHAPTER treating any and all who come to the small Jean Patane, Reporter hospital for care. Charline Mackessy hosted our January Our Dinner meeting at the Red Baron off Among the ideas discussed at the meeting at which many plans were the runway at Yucca Valley was highlighted meeting we decided to try and have as discussed. Chairman Loretta Grant by the attendance of our Southwest Sec­ many as possible Apt for our April meeting. presided. She has been talking with tion Governor Claire Walters who came all Louise Wicks and 49 1/2er spent two William Drum, Aviation Director, Depart­ the way from Santa Monica. We enjoyed weeks of December in British Honduras. ment of Airports, Kern County, about air­ meeting and chatting with her so very marking. He is most enthusiastic and much. cooperative with suggestions and offers of Members who flew to Yuma to airmark surveying for the painting. We expect to the runway at the joint Marine and General begin by marking "Buttonwillow.” Joan Aviation Airport had the pleasure of a tour Paynter proudly announced our first APT through the Crash Facilities at the Marine member in 1972, Linda Watson. Shirley Base. Crash crew members explaining the Cote of Orange County Chapter filled us in procedures in the event of an emergency on some of the activities planned for the were: W.O. W.T. Troutner, SSgt. Victor I. Southwest Section meeting to be held April Coffey and L/CPL. Royce L. Spencer. ARIZONA — CALIFORNIA 7, 8, and 9. There to do their art work on the sixty HAWAII — NEVADA — UTAH With their two children Joan Paynter and foot letters were: Chairman Rosella Kibbee 49 M2er Bill traveled to Honolulu to in her 172 with whom I flew, Jeanne Scott celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. It and son Steve, Clara Combs and 49 M2er ALOHA CHAPTER was a return to the places they spent their Leonard, and Belden Crist. From Yucca Dorothy Read, Reporter honeymoon. Joan rented a Cessna 172 and Valley were: Bettye Manley and 49 1/2er Aloha! Attention all of you frozen 99s - it flew to other islands. She and Jane Kelley George and Garnett Stockton and 49 1/2er is 76 degrees over here with mild northeast renewed the friendship they began last Lou. Rolling out the welcome mat were winds and good visibility. If winter has you summer while contestants of the Powder Lorraine Jacob with 49 1/2er Jake and son grounded, come on over. Puff Derby. Jeff. Lorraine is our member by transfer We have a lot of “dizzy dames" in our Patty Piper was speaker for the National from Yuma who was instrumental in getting chapter after Betty Miller's better half, Secretaries Association. Her topic, “Tran­ permission for us to airmark. Lorraine is a Chuck - officially known as the FAA sportation," included 99's history and the member of the legal staff at the base. GADO's Accident Prevention Specialist - Powder Puff Derby. Loretta Grant, Maude Margaret Carpenter of the Yuma 99's was demonstrated his Barany vertigo chair for Oldershaw, Joan Paynter, Patty Piper, and there to assist. Also Colonel Cargill of us. I don't think any of us doubt our Linda Watson were hostesses for the Narco Yuma Airport Authority and Lannie susceptibility to vertigo after Chuck's Clinic held in Bakersfield this month. Clemons of the Civil Air Patrol and Marine demonstration. BAY CITIES CHAPTER Aero Club. Belden and Lou, who are both in We had a visit from Betty Shold from New Kathy Marquardt, Reporter construction, brought along the tapes and Jersey. Betty stood out at our meeting Our February meeting was held at the chalk strings that help to make airmarking because she was the only one there with a Recreation room of Miriam Brugh's Mobile a breeze. This is the busiest time of the tan! We local gals haven't found time for Home Park. Most of the meeting was spent year here in our beautiful desert and time the sun lately. planning our 40th Anniversary Banquet. We doesn’t permit me to relate the rest of oui obtained ($1.50) by contacting: FRESNO to be able to tour the FAA TRACON Center 400 AIR RACE, 524 W. Kearney Blvd., at the Oakland Airport. TRACON stands for Fresno, Cal. (93706), or by calling (209) 268- Terminal Radar Approach Control Center. 4995. Entry fee is $35. Mr. Donald Muncy, Chief of Oakland Pilot-in-Command must hold at least a Tower/Bay Tracon, explained the Radar Private Pilot license; co-pilots must be Scope and the different jobs of his con­ student-pilots, or better. trollers. It's certainly nice to know we have The Race Committee, spearheaded by such qualified people taking care of us Voline Dodgson and Kathie Muller, has here in the San Francisco, Oakland Bay planned an Awards Breakfast, Sunday, Area. Mr. Muncy also informed our group April 16, at the brand new Fresno Hilton that in the near future they will be able to Hotel, and the money, plus trophies for not only know the position but also the both winning pilots and co-pilots, will be altitudes of our planes. presented at that time. The exciting part of the arternoon was Lorraine Jacob, holding up the handle and Members of the Porterville, Salinas, meeting and watching Charlton Heston film roller - or vice versa, while discussing the- Tracy area chapters have kindly offered to a scene from his new MGM movie, "AIR­ siluation with Rosella Kibbee. assist with the flyby duties and indications BORNE,” in which he plays an airline pilot. point to a sellout race. Thanks to Mr. Joe Chiappino, Com­ activities to date but will endeavor to tell it munications Consultant for the Pacific LONG BEACH CHAPTER all next issue. Telephone and Telegraph Company, Marty Dorothy Waltz, Reporter EL CAJON VALLEY CHAPTER Graham and Betty Boggess for making the Our Flight Instructor Revalidation Clinic Vi Chambers, Reporter arrangements for this most enjoyable held this month was a great success. Many Congratulations go to Virginia Renn, El January Fly-In. Those attending today thanks to all who helped. Cajon Valley Chapter, who recently passed were: Betty Boggess and her guest Freddie the Commercial written exam. Wally Funk attended the meeting of the- The members of ECV Chapter are a busy American Institute of Astronauts and group. Eileen Freeman flew to Las Vegas, Aeronautics on January 20th. Mr. John H. Nevada recently and had the pleasure of Shaffer, Administrator of the FAA, in­ meeting some of the Whirly Girl members troduced her to the group as the new there on convention. Eileen will be leaving GADO inspector. She felt a little like she soon on a trip to Alaska. Lynn Coulthard made her debut in AA circles. She met the and Boo Christensen, along with two other presidents of Boeing, Douglas and ladies, will be leaving in April for Europe. Lockheed. Her newest assignment will be They plan on picking up a car while there relating to the public housed around air^ and touring the countries at their leisure. ports that the FAA has done its part in Leah Liersch is also planning a trip to sound control by decreasing noise at least Europe, leaving in May. We will have to half in the 60’s. The rest is up to the have several meetings later this year to politicians. Rita Gibson flew to Concord IFR to visit catch up on the exciting trips planned by Left to right: Sylvia Breuner, Lorn a Tever- friends as part of her instrument time with our members. baugh, Betty Boggess, Barbara Harper, 49 1/2er Paul in their Cessna 172. Dottie Sanders entertained her house Charlton Heston, Nancy Wallis and Lit Kay Fitzpatrick and Susan Greenwald guest, Jan Gammell of Denver, recently — Riley. Our January, 1972, luncheon have our congratulations. Kay passed her understand they have completed all their (Oakland Airport, Savarin Room Commercial written and Susan received plans for the 1972 Angel Derby. Restaurant) was highlighted when Charlton her Instrument ticket. Your reporter, Vi Chambers, and Heston took time out from filming his Margaret Walton have also been getting Joan Dilley got some cross country time movie, "AIRBORNE," to come over to our in at Christmas with a trip to San Jose and together to complete their plans for their table to say hello and tell us a little bit second time in the Angel Derby. over New Year's flying to Ventura. She about the movie. We had hoped he might Meetings are being held jointly with San recommends the film “Flying Alaska” need a few very willing "lady pilots" as ex­ Diego Chapter to formulate plans for the which was shown at Orange Coast College. tras for his movie! 1972 Pacific Air Race which will start from Joyce Jones is really busy this semester Gillespie Field on 14 Oct. 1972. Don't miss with Instrument Ground Schools at South it. High School on Monday, Redondo Union FRESNO CHAPTER High on Tuesday, and Westchester High on Kathie Muller, Reporter Thursday. One way to start Spring activities is to Claire Walters, in her capacity as gover­ have an air race! Ane one way to really nor of Southwest Section met with the keep things popping is to have an ALL Coachelle Valley 99’s for their January MENS' AIR RACE! This is exactly what the meeting and reported a good turn out and Fresno Chapter is planning for April 15. an enjoyable trip. The Chapter is offering an $800 purse for Our Queen of the Powder Puff Derby, the Race: $400 first; $200 second; $100 seven time winner Fran Bera is now Mrs. third$ 75 fourth; $25 fifth (based on a Ted McLin. They were married January 6th minimum of 25 planes). and are now at home after a honeymoon in Aircraft must be stock, limited to not less Las Vegas. 21619 Pioneer Blvd., Apt. 7, than 90 hp„ nor more than 450 hp., and win­ Lakewood, Calif. 90815. Ruth Gay leaves April 3 for Europe. She’s ners will be those planes that average the Left ro right: Mr. Donald E. Muncy, FAA, planning to attend the Finland 99 chapter highest ground speed in relation to their Chief of Oakland Tower/Bay Tracon, In­ meetings as she will be gone a year. Be "Par speed," using the rules and ternational Airport, Oakland, Calif., Betty sure to write and keep us current on how regulations of the AWTAR for the PPD, with Boggess, Mr. Joe Chiappino, Com­ flying is in Europe. some minor variations, as the guidelines. munications Consultant for Pacific Nancy Crews has just passed her written Impound will be Friday, April 14; Takeoff, Telephone and Telegraph Co., Sharon Ket­ exam for her APT rating. Saturday, April 15, and the course will be: chum, Susan Hamilton, Martha Graham and Fresno (Chandler Downtown) - Columbia MT. DIABLO CHAPTER Marie Porter. Mr. Muncy explains the Radar (flyby) - Tracy (flyby) - Salinas (flyby/gas Sharon Ketchum, Reporter Scope used to route planes in the San stop) - Porterville (flyby) - Fresno (Chandler Well, I have just gotten home from the Francisco, Oakland Bay Area. The Mt. Downtown), a total of 440.56 statute miles. most interesting, educational and exciting Diablo 99s visited the FAA TRACON Center Entries close March 25, and kits can be luncheon. Our 99s were fortunate enough at Oakland Airport in January of this year. Hopkins, Barbara Graber and her guest Corrine Pennell flew to Phoenix and Memo from Pam regarding Derby Route Rose Mary Lobato, Marty Graham, Susan back recently and went flying with Tex postcards: Postcards have been sent to Hamilton, Marie Porter, Sharon Ketchum, Wright of Wright-Flyte in Flagstaff. each chapter chairman and each stop. 49 1/2er Sam Ketchum, Lil Riley, Grace Eloise and Harner Selvidge have only More are available - let Pam know (cost for Ellis, Barbara Lagier, Sis Breuner, Lorna one plane for a while since they sold their mailing: 2 cents per ounce plus 4 cents per Teverbaugh, Peggy Winters, Georgia Con­ twin Comanche. They are awaiting the pound.) fer, 49 1/2er Pete Confer, Marjorie Rogers, delivery of a new twin Comanche. They had Happy Flying. Joan Gore, Nancy Wallis, Barbara Harper, a great flying trip to Colorado and Eloise PHOENIX CHAPTER Judy Bigby and her guest Donna Cooper, recently flew a group of Girl Scout leaders Beth Ussher, Reporter Pauline Wade and her guest Nancy to Scottsdale to an annual Girl Scout In the dead of winter the Phoenix Chap­ Richard. meeting. ter comes alive! Aggie Liljegren and her 49 By the way, we were happy to meet one Speaking of two plane families - the 1/2 Dale did it again. They organized 30 of the members of the Aloha Chapter of Dickey's have suddenly become one. 49 1/2 people to air mark the runway, gas area 99s, Pat Kelley. Pat was getting in some Brantley flew to El Paso in February with a and tie downs at Gila Bend on January 8. practice flying while visiting in the bay friend to attend an auction of a confiscated Aggie has resigned as airmarking chair­ area. Cessna 180 and was amazed to find himself man, but before she did she brought our NORTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER bidding on it and buying it. Now Eunice Chapter up to second place in the South­ Eunice Dickey, Reporter must finish checking out in the Luscombe west Section in 1971 for 19,000 square feet so she can learn to fly the 180. Incidentally, of painting. We hear two men are trying to son Bill is one of the students in the ground sneak in to fill Aggie’s shoes - but they school course at Mingus High School. have been told they at least have to use a Flying weather has been great in the 99's name! Verde Valley. That’s all the news for now. Two flights of medical supplies for Good flying to you all! “Wings for DRF" have been made from ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER Phoenix to Bermuda Dunes. The Tucson Avery Grey, Reporter Chapter flew the 800 pounds to Phoenix First and last on the Orange County then Millie Miller in her 180 with Millie Chapter agenda is the spring sectional. All Dawe co-piloting and 49 1/2er Bill Blatt with members are busy attending workshops co-pilot Sue Harper (and chaperone Grady and forming plans to make this an event Dawe) flew the load to Rosella Kibbee’s you'll always remember. house on the airport at Bermuda Dunes. A couple of items of great interest on air Rosella, Coachella Valley Chapter Chair­ marking. To all those who are sure there is man prapared a lovely lunch for all the no such place as Fullerton Airport we now pilots and crews with Jane Pantane's help. Mrs. Harner Selvidge, chairman of Northern have proof that it is there. If you can locate Lots of 99s were seen at the Safety Clinic Arizona 99's, Mr. Henry Barbarick, Superin­ the tanks north of the field one will have a put on by the FAA at Madison School in tendent of Mingus Union High School Chevron emblem with an arrow and Phoenix and then at the AOPA Clinic, District and Mrs. Brantley Dickey, vice- mileage to Fullerton Airport. where r of the girls shuttled people back chairman of Northern Arizona 99's presen­ Corona Airport can now be identified and forth from motels to meditations at Cut­ ting check for salary for first Ground from the air. Orange County members Bar­ ter Aviation. Special thanks for their aid are School Course to be offered as the begin­ bara Ward, Zona Appleby, Nel Connly, due to Alice Roberts, Helen Venskus, ning of the Aerospace Program at the high Shirley Cote and many others added the Claire Ellis, Sue Harper, Millie Miller, Joyce school. job to their busy schedule. Nash and Randi Gunby. Hazel Jones Aerospace Education was the subject for speaking at Sky-Safe in Phoenix. the February meeting of Northern Arizona Greece has attracted Alice and Charles 99's, when they met on the 12th at the Roberts on a business tour - Pat McEwen Sedona Home of Eloise Selvidge. Penny was in Phoenix for the Arabian Horse Show Carruthers from Sedona, Corrine Pennell of (Her husband is president of the Flagstaff and Eunice Dickey from Cot­ International Organization for Arabian hor­ tonwood were there to vote to pay the ses) - Ruth Lundberg has been through salary for the instructor of a new Ground town and Elain Wright of the Alberta Chap­ School course being offered to the in­ ter called Millie Dawe when they stopped in terested students of Mingus Union High Phoenix on their way to Mexico with five School district in the Verde Valley. The other aircraft on a vacation flight with the money was raised at the Airlift the NA99's Flying Farmers. sponsored in Flagstaff a while ago. The It was “Flying Movie Night" at our last remaining funds will be used for scholar­ meeting. Ted Davis showed an original film ships for Aerospace Education Students in found buried that showed Lindberg the Flagstaff Schools. Eloise Belvidge and preparing for his big flight. Bobbie Bishop Eunice Dickey later met with the Superin­ showed his aerobatics film taken by his tendent of the Mingus High School to Photo by wife and 99er Clydene and Mary Lou Brown present him the check for the course. Mr. George Uveges and Ruby Sheldon showed their slides on Ralph Schareh, a highly qualified instructor Alaska. who has taught in California is the in­ PALOMAR CHAPTER Welcome new members: Muriel Sanders, structor. Wanda Miller, Reporter Marilyn Simis, Natasha Swigert, Nan Penny Carruthers is now working on her Greetings from Sunny Southern Cali­ France and transfer from Dallas, Randi instrument rating. The Carruther's "bird" is fornia. Our beautiful winter weather makes Gunby. sporting a new paint job of Tangerine, for a great deal of flying. Coming Events: Beige and Brown. The Carruther's are busy Pam and Victor van der Linden have March 4, Saturday - Girls Ranch flight getting ready fot the Arizona Flying Far­ been making frequent trips to their place in taking up to 30 girls on a cook-out to mer’s convention in Sedona this coming Kino Bay, Mexico with other members Carefree Airport. weekend. In November they flew on a going along as eager guests. April 16, Sunday - Phoenix Chapter's an­ Arizona Flying Farmers trip to Lake Havasu Welcome to our newest member Toni nual Two Cents per pound Airlift at Deer City. They took son Randy to visit another Torres - our fold increases nicely with most Valley Airport. son on a trip to Virginia and Florida. Pen­ proficient gals. ney enjoyed flying a part to a cement com­ We have a tentative trip planned to REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER pany owner to Lake Havasu - any reason Columbia, California (Thanks for the invite Anita Worel, Reporter for a flying trip. Helen McGee!) Nina Rookaird, Pat Stouffer, Janet All­ beck and Olive Agron attended the very in­ everyone. Margaret is an excellent speaker near Riverside where our three 99 In­ teresting Navajo Safety Seminar at and a noted authority on cross country air structors will offer check rides so that all Buchannon Field in Concord, California. racing. our gals will be APT. Anna Brenner, Lynn Ahrens, Nina Margaret Mead gave her Air Race Clinic Margaret Lawson is Chairman for the 3 Rookaird, Dorothy Banzhaf and 49 1/2 Bob to several members while she was in cent a pound rides scheduled for April 22 Banzhaf heard San Fernanco Valley Chap­ Sacramento. Those attending were Audrey and 23. She delights us by speaking in ter's Lauretta Foy speak at the Zonta Snoval, Shirley Lehr, Susan Harrison, Marie terms of "thousands of pounds of people" Amelia Earhart banquet. Morgan, Barbara Goetz, Dorothy Erickson, whom we will attract to Brackett Airport for We are happy to announce that our Bette Kay Malcolm, Julie Burns, Elanda the event. Smith is now Mrs. Nick Abramowicz. Wiseman, Madine Carpenter of Orange SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER We are planning to repeat our successful County, and Pat Friedman of Chicago. The Gerry Vickers, Reporter fund raising event by manning a booth at clinic consists of two days of extensive Flying, both local and cross country Moraga Days this summer. detailed information on air racing in that's our chapter! It just doesn't seem RENO AREA CHAPTER general. All those attending agreed it was quite fair, however, that Sally Kinsey has Hazel Hohn, Reporter two days well spent. two planes, a newly acquired Cherokee It was great having Bertha Cline with us We wish to welcome our newest member and a Swift that she has had for some time. again after a long absence, and welcome Gail Bomar. Gail was voted in at our Does she go "eenie meenie minie moe?" back also to De Baer, who has been a November meeting. Bev Woodward was excited about her flight member of the Phoenix Chapter for the SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER in the 310 with Jan Muntz, and Jan Dreyfus past several years. In addition to De and Marie A. Hight, Reporter equally enjoyed her time in an old Bamboo Bertha, those present at our February Bomber. Flora Hutchinson flew to meeting were Dorothy Stauff, Jane Logan, Redlands, Jean Wiley, among other places Del Haas, Lois Williams, Katy Bolstad, flew to Grass Valley and Walnut Creek this Marie Westenhoefer, Phyllis Ahlswede, Dot past month. Libby Svenson, Shirley Thom, Frier, Mary Boles, and Barbara Nouchou, Esther Fleck took one of our wing scouts who was hostess for the evening. Mary and flew to the fly-in at Apple Valley. It's brought as her guest Gerry Gardner of the impossible to mention all the flights our Connecticut Chapter, and Marie's guest chapter has been making, but we have a was Betty Ross from Carson City. Betty has very active flying chapter. A fly-in is plan­ her Private, and her husband Bill is flight ned to Las Vegas on Wednesday, February instructor at Carson Airport. 16 and there is much anticipation in the air. Chuck Dutton, of the Reno International This seems to be a favorite spot for many. Airport Control Tower, showed two films, Our monthly social was held at Ann "Weather to Fly," and “Kites." Blech's February 14. We feel that this is a Our Chapter voted to send $5.00 per good way for the chapter members to get member to the 1973 Powder Puff Derby. We Proud new 99 member, Joan Winter, took together for hangar flying and for getting are all busy planning for the fly-by and stop advantage of California's personalized better acquainted with each other's at Winnemucca, Nevada, for this year’s license plates to advertise her 99 families. We re looking forward to the Sec­ TAR. association. tional Meeting in April in Orange County. Katy reports that she and 49 1/2er Owen Mary Jane Nelson was welcomed as a Kay Starr is getting geared up for air­ are flying Commercial to Baja, Calif, from new 99 at our February meeting. She was marking, so everybody, watch out! whence they will take a week's Natural packed and ready to leave the next mor­ SAN LUIS OBISPO History Cruise to Scammon's Lagoon to ning for the Virgin Islands, having dual in­ COUNTY CHAPTER watch the breeding of California gray struction all the way in the Grumman Wanda Ewing, Reporter whales and elephant seals. Goose. Mary Jane writes and sells articles Barbara Gafner has passed the com­ The Experimental Aircraft Association (about her aerobatic lessons and other mercial pilot written examination. recently held a meeting at Carson City Air­ flight experiences) so Antilie's Air Boats of­ Grace McChesney has received her APT port, and I went because I've always fered her the opportunity of flying the pin. thought it would be fun to build an airplane. Grumman Goose and writing articles about Cross country flights: The group was so interesting that I joined it. Jane Snow, June Cunningham, Grace on the spot, and am looking forward to the A number of 99s from our Chapter were McChesney and Marci Barnet — all to next get-together. hostesses at the Redlands Safety Clinic for Bakersfield to attend a state aeronautics SACRAMENTO VALLEY CHAPTER pilots of the area. They served coffee and board meeting. Barbara Goetz, Reporter cookies and visited with the guests. A list Marci and Bob Barnet to Denver, Winter has been very active for this chap­ of 20 articles to include in a survival kit is Colorado. ter, despite adverse weather. We started off available from 99s who attended this clinic. Hazel Johnson — with her helicopter — the season with a gala holiday party at the Portia Cornell and her 49 1/2er were among assists husband, Dick, in rounding up cat­ home of Barbara and Michael Goetz. The those who lined up for rides in the Disorien­ tle on their Nevada ranch. pot-luck dinner was hosted by Barbara, tation Chair, and they agreed what is lear­ Criss Moulin spoke on careers in aviation Judy Marquart and Miriam Burcham. After ned during the ride teaches a great deal at the Arroyo Grande High School. dinner door prizes were given out and about Vertigo. SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER about 60 Ninety-Nines and their 49 1/2ers Another group of 99s from our Chapter Virginia Moser, Reporter sang carols and danced to the piano were planning to be hostesses at a similar Getting the year off to a racing start, playing of Jim Malcolm, (Kay's 49 1/2er). meeting at the El Monte Aero Medical Marion Fickett as pilot, and Joan Stein- Our congratulations to Lorrain Hery for Clinic. Marion Marriott took her daughter to berger as navigator, won the Orange successfully completing her instrument San Francisco in marginal weather so her County annual Picture Hunt. rating. IFR rating came in handy. Additional ex­ The two girls not only excelled in their The final decision was made by citement included a landing at San Louis map work, but did a terrific job of flour- Sacramento County to provide a pilots Obispo for new mags. bombing a psychedelic outhouse from 100 lounge at Sacramento Executive Airport. Mary Jane Nelson and Marie Hight are feet. Construction of the lounge should start enrolled in Aeronautics Courses taught by Marion and Joan reported they had great soon. This chapter has agreed to help Art Scholl and have the opportunity to log fun participating, and also a marvelous decorate and furnish the lounge and are link time. weekend in Borrego Valley with those at­ accepting donations. Our thanks to com­ Marjorie Loomis log links time at another tending. mittee chairman Maxine Northart. Margaret college in the area. Next on the agenda came a flight to Ber­ Mead was the guest speaker at our January Nancy Gordon includes aviation when muda Dunes, where six airplanes picked up meeting with the Zonta Club. Her exciting she teaches her grammer school class. The about 700 pounds of medical supplies for talk on air racing was of interest to February Fly-in will be at Flabob Airport the Direct Relief Foundation. subject was safety at the Santa Clara Valley Chapter's annual seminar, February 12, at Foothill College's Los Altos Hills campus. TucSon chapter. The outstanding program was put together by the tireless and sometimes announces frantic efforts of Verna West, who by

Left to right: Joan Steinberger, navigator, and Marion Fickett, pilot, with trophy won by them in Orange County's Annual Picture Hunt.

The supplies had been Flown there from various parts of the country by other 99's. An interesting aspect of the day was the home of our hostess, Rosella Kibbee. As A FUN-FILLED FJESTA each plane arrived, we taxied up to Rosella's house located on the airport. When we were shown the beautiful FOR. FRUGAL FlVERS modern "retirement" home from which the Kibbee's wound up running their own flight M aruno. A ir ParK school, the question, "Why not me?" was in all our minds. Geologist Desiree Stuart-Alexander, Santa MAY S’-fe-7 Those participating were Pat Rowe and Clara Valley Chapter member, took a Virginia Moser, in Pat's Commanche; Joan busman’s holiday recently, as she toured Steinberger, Jan Shelby and Della Aber­ Mexico's Neo-Volcanic Plateau, flying a f l y . . . nathy, in Joan's Cherokee; Shirley and Ted Beech Travelair. Here she shows Serafin Sendrak in their Mooney; Erma and John Lopez, Puerto Vallarta Airport Dispatcher, $ p y • • • n Christian flying their Bonanza; Marion the mysteries of lava from Ceboruco Fickett, Cessna 150; and Mary Lewis, Volcano, as seen through a geologist's Identify piloted by her newly-licensed daughter, 16- hand lens. year-old Nena, in a Cherokee. deadline time had only one program slot Another flight to Fallbrook for DRF was filled for sure. That was the opener, con­ flown by Pat Rowe, Mary Lewis, Rachel ducted by the FAA’s man on accident Cowin, Marian Fickett, Diana Dee, Erma prevention out of San Jose GADO, Gerald and John Christian, and Shirley and Ted Widmayer. Jerry kicked off the program Sendrak. with a string of statistics and what to do Mary Tavenner, our coordinator with the about them. He was followed by DOT'S Direct Relief Foundation, came to our chief of Aviation Safety Division for FAA, January meeting. She told us of some Edward Wood, who told us what the ad­ problems DRF is having at this end of the ministration is doing about the statistics. medical airlift. Leon Hunsaker brought his sparkling wit In order for them to know the contents and lucid explanations of weather and weight of each box, and the names and f ly III ^ TKophlETS phenomenon from Sonoma State College, addresses of all pilots involved in bringing in his discussion of "Bay Area Short Range it, (for our tax purposes) they really must Weather Forecasting.” San Carlos Airport's * "int. 5b plfchtj have every box labeled. Hopefully, by the assistant tower chief, Ben Kennedy, gave time this article is published, a solution will us the word on ATC procedures, with par­ have been found. Also many boxes arrive ticular emphasis on special VFR. Dr. improperly covered and tied. Perhaps we, Christina Harbury demonstrated "First Aid as the pilots, can take along twine or tape for Pilots," introducing a proposed con­ , in case of need. We certainly don't want tents for aircraft first aid kits, including the medicine bottles dancing on the ceiling | l® G R U & f $e<4 ‘w G vub new inflatable plastic splints. Robert Ring, while we fly. who purveys his knowledge of airframe and STAKE per vAipr*o Maybe lots of people go clamming by air­ powerplant as a professor at San Jose plane, but it was a new experience for State College, gave us a refreshing new ap­ P I* Luntt, t» | Marion Fickett and Pat Rowe, when they proach to pre-flight techniques. joined Joan Steinberger in her Cherokee SUN. BruncbJ Willy Gardner and Trudy Allen co-chaired for the trip to Oceano Beach. When they all of the seminar arrangements, with Trudy came home with a large load of clams, they ENTRY KIT: SEND #1.00 doing the chores as general chairman. decided to go to marion’s and cook up a Registration count of seminarians reached Tucson Treasure Hunt batch of Joan's delicious clam chowder. 150. Looking forward to a day at Edward's Air 2839 E. Blacklidge SCVs reporter was awarded an Accident Force Base in March, the Spring Sectional Tucson, AZ. 85716 Prevention Counselor certificate by GADO at Orange County, and some more airlifts Chief Grates during the morning program, NAME______for DRF, we happily contemplate a full in exchange for promises to carry out the calendar of flying days. ADD ______multi-faceted, single-goaled program of ac­ SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER cident prevention. CITY______Betty Hicks, Reporter If we can’t get our collective hands STATE & ZIP From the 0830 coffee and registration to around our throttles for the next few mon­ the day's finalizing maintenance tips, the ths, it’s because we all have our fingers crossed for Mayetta Behringer, our AE craft on her 16th birthday which will be and she was treated like a queen during scholarship nominee. Mayetta's appeal for soon. her stay. Seems like Iceland is the place to an assist is for her instrument and in­ Those that attended the meeting were go. She and Janet Ferguson crossed paths strument flight instructor’s ratings . . . Willy JoAnn Winterling, Pat Patterson, Jeane over Iceland, Janet ferrying a Beagle 206 to Gardner, Trudy Allen and Evelyn Lundstrom Freestone, Vivian Yardley, Darla Townley, America. SIGHHH - What a way to go! donned their rain gear, recruited three men Marleen Wood, Jane Patterson, Kay to help dig the holes, and on two hours' Howells, Kay Papulak, Barbara Barlow, Gini notice from the county, planted 114 Streeter, Meg Streeter, Marti Geer, Alberta dudonia plants inside the northern boun­ Nicholson, Lila Fielden, Barbara Whitaker, dary of rumored-to-be-doomed Reid- Joan Barton. Hillview Airport in San Jose. Within a few JoAnn Winterling reports she has passed months, those awful sounds of aircraft her APT in her newly acquired Cessna 210. taking off from Reid will be somewhat Alberta Nicholson gave a talk at the Zonta cushioned by the purplish foliage of Club representing the 99's on Jan. 12. dudonias. What will cushion the cacaphony Darla Townley, Pres., showed us the of the neighborhood Suzukis and Yamahas beautiful solo certificates we had ordered, remains unanswered . . . The flight in­ hopefully to be offered in the 99 catalog. EASTERN ONTARIO CHAPTER structors among us have briefed many Lorna deBlicquy, Reporter students for many cross-countries, but until Angel Derby is the main topic with Des Stuart-Alexander did it recently none ■ f c Eastern Ontario 99’s lately. We re hosting of us had ever briefed a student for a the Start here in Ottawa, May 15. Surely 180,000-mile cross country! "Student" for hope you get your entry in early as we re all this flight was Ron Evans. He was apprised looking forward to greeting you in Ottawa by astrogeologist Des as to what type of m in May and again at Convention in Toronto terrain to expect at his destination. Evans is in July. the command module pilot for Apollo 17 ... Britain Winter is not getting the better of us this Chapter member Irene Leverton was elec­ its year where flying's concerned. Recent ted president of the Women’s Airline Tran­ Commercial licenses were earned by Betty sport Association at its recent Las Vegas Jane Schermerhorn and Chris Johnson. meeting. First in line when the Flying Paulette Pinkard. Reporter Chris pulled a real hat trick and qualified Samaratins asked for signups from the Hello again from a very wet, windy and for a brand new Instrument ticket the next chapter was newly-licensed, chapter- rainy Britain! We have certainly had our day. I made what's probably a first for prospect Marilyn Griffin. Marilyn, cer­ share of liquid sunshine this winter, but not Canadian Women, receiving a Class 1 In­ tificated on February 17, does “everything to worry as reports say spring is just around structor rating on my last checkride. but surgery” at Palo Alto Veteran's Ad­ the corner. Let’s hope so! Anne Stevens and Mary MacMillan are ministration Hospital, eagerly looks forward We would now like you to meet Yvonne spending the cold, but early evenings Pope Sintes. She looks as lovely and to pointing her Cessna 150 toward the working on night endorsements. Hoopa Indian Reservation northeast of San ladylike in her Dan Air uniform as she does Our well-attended Christmas party at in a cocktail dress! Employed as a first of­ Francisco. Here the Flying Samaritans tend John and Betty Jane Schermerhorn s was a ficer with Dan Air Services, Ltd., a charter to the health needs of these California great success. We re all ready for an active airline which flies all over Europe, North natives, in a real charity-begins-at-home ef­ fun and friendship year in '72. Africa and the Near East, Yvonne has been fort, demonstrating still another area of in­ FIRST CANADIAN CHAPTER flying Comets for the last two years and is dispensability of the light airplane . . . Shirley K. Allen, Reporter currently undergoing yet another con­ Herma Hill Kay hopes to Cherokee around Thousands of red maple leaf packages version course . . . this time only as Aero Europe, as a part of her trip to Manchester, are travelling all over the world to our mem­ F48 - maybe one day it w ill be a F48 or Con­ England in May. She’ll teach a course in bers with colourful Canadian literature, in­ corde! She won the Amelia Earhart “Law and Anthropology" at the university formation and covering letters from the Scholarship in 1967 and thus obtained her there, on leave from her post as law Federal Governm ent and your 1972 Con­ British Airline Transport Pilot’s License. professor at University of California. vention Chairmen. The pace quickens, From 1961 to 1965, Yvonne was stationed at UTAH CHAPTER deadlines are being met, plans shaping up Gatwick as the first woman Air Traffic Con­ Eleanor Irvine, Reporter and we are getting truly very excited as the troller to be employed by the Ministry of A half dozen aircraft have gone down in months fly by. This would seem an ap­ Aviation. At this time, she flew as a Captain the Salt Lake ARTC Area since Christmas propriate time to introduce everyone to our on the Ministry of Aviation Doves while due to weather and icing conditions. Our Operational Convention Committee, who radar target flying in between her ATC sincere condolances to Kay Howells for have braved snow, sleet and hail to get losing her brother-in-law Benjamin and duties. In 1965, she was Europe's initial through to the winter meetings essential to recipient of the IAOPA Air Traffic Con­ their Cessna 310. All five aboard the 310 organizing a Convention consistent with troller's Award for the guiding and guar­ perished. Due to lousy weather most of the the high standards in the past. time, most of our flights here have been IFR ding of Air Safety. Also, as a flight in­ Executive comprises: Chairman - Jean or local hops with a sharp eye on the structor, she helped start a commercial MacDonald and yours truly. Treasurer - flying school as Exeter and for her con­ weather. Brigitte Schulze (doing a seemingly im­ The afternoon meeting at Joan Barton’s tribution to aviation as an instructor, she possible task of keeping us out of the red). was a funny and informative talk by Bill was the initial winner of the Lord Brabason Secretary - Elaine Bieck (manages to tran­ of Tara Trophy, Seward and Pat Patterson from Hill RAP- slate logic and order from endless notes CON. Dee Ricard, Darla Townley, Jane Pat­ All this, and being a mother too! Yvonne and sometimes, just a little (?) confusion).. terson, Barbara Whitaker, Vivian Yardley re-married a few months ago and suc­ . . Committee Chairman: Ways & Means - and Eleanor Irvine attended the meeting cessfully combines being a wife, mother, Heather Sifton (who very determinedly with guest Marleen Wood. hostess and full time pilot without so much leaves no stone unturned to find ways to Larry Winterton was guest speaker at the as batting an eyelash! provide the Means!) Registration - Shirley Feb. 9, m eeting at this reporter's house. Mr. Well done, Yvonne - we are all proud of MacDougall (a gal with lots of know-how you and your tremendous success in the Winterton who runs the Heber Valley Flying and she's standing by Box No. 32, Station Service in Heber, Utah also has the glider field of aviation! "K” Toronto for all those early operation there. He gave a delightful and Last month Sheila Scott was in Iceland registrations.) Publicity - Joan Chilcott informative talk on soaring. He indicates for a goodwill tour on behalf of the British (when Joan's not covering the country with government. She was all aglow when she that glider experience will make better T.V. cameras, she’s plugging our Con­ arrived back in London and said the Mayor power pilots out of us. Meg Streeter, age vention - see "Profile of a Convention" this 15, recently soloed a glider. Meg reports of the capitol city (which this writer will not that she plans to solo several different air­ even attempt to spell), was an absolute doll Continued on page 9 I 99 SHOPPER

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