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Magazine of the AMELIA EARHART HOME, ATCHISON, KS. Sun n Fun, EAA Fly-In and Convention International Women Pilots, The Ninety-Nines Inc. Janet Davis, Another Dynamic 99 June 1991 Jessie Woods Rides the Wing AGAIN!!! First Kit-Built Pulsar Flies GENERAL COUNSEL by Sylvia L. Paoli Last month we read, “Minutes are committee was received.” assembly. This is because boards or the record of all the proceedings of a The name and subject of a guest committee meetings are customarily held deliberative assembly," by Sylvia speaker can be given, but there is no in executive session, meaning only those Paoli. The following article is the need to summarize his/her remarks, members of the board or committee are second in the summary of a seminar unless it is something particularly rel­ entitled to attend, unless by special invi­ presented to the Southwest Section evant to safety, education, or other of tation—perhaps to give a report. Winter Board Meeting and is printed our charitable purposes, in which case A treasurer’s report is simply “ac­ here by request. it’s well to write a short summary para­ cepted,” unless it is to be referred to an The first paragraph of minutes graph. Otherwise, a better place for auditing committee. shows the kind of meeting (regular, such a summary is in the chapter All of the above does not mean that the special, etc.), the name of the organi­ newsletter. entire proceedings cannot be recorded zation, the date, time and place of the In the last paragraph, state the next and/or distributed. Years ago, the pro­ meeting, the officers present (or ab­ meeting date and time, if not a regu­ ceedings of the Annual International sent), and whether minutes of the larly scheduled one, and the hour of Business meeting were recorded by a previous meeting were read and ap­ adjournment. The secretary then signs reporter, transcribed in theirentirety and proved. In the body of the minutes, the minutes. placed in the archives at headquarters. follow good grammatical construc­ A motion to accept the secretary’s or However, the more traditional, briefer tion and use a separate paragraph for treasurer’s report is not required. Cor­ minutes described above, were still pre­ each subject matter, including the rections are normally done by unani­ pared and distributed. treasurer’s report. State all motions, mous consent, although a formal mo­ Written reports received by the secre­ giving the name of the person making tion to approve them is not out of order. tary should have written on them the it. The name of the person making Once corrected, or if there are none, date received and what further action the second is not required. In board the chair simply announces that “the was taken on them, if any. They should meetings of small boards (less than a minutes are approved (as read) (as cor­ be preserved with the secretarial records. dozen) motions need not be seconded. rected).” By a majority vote, without The usual order of business is: Show the disposition of the motion, discussion, the reading of the minutes •Reading and Approval of Minutes, by such words as “after discussion can be dispensed with. However, un­ •Reports of Officers, Boards & (or debate) the motion was adopted less they have been previously distrib­ Standing Committees, (unanimously, if that is the case, or by uted, they will have to be read at the •Reports of Special Committees (Ad majority vote, if appropriate).” If a next meeting. If minutes are distrib­ Hoc), count has been ordered, then the uted, such as with newsletters, be sure •Special Orders (items of business number of votes should be entered. and note on them that only the final, assigned a specific position in the agenda, Vote counts on bylaw amendments corrected copy lodged with the secre­ such as at a particular hour or in a should be stated, unless unanimous. tary, is official. Once the minutes are particular order, and nothing else can If a matter is considered informally, approved, the word “approval” should interfere with it, or, put another way, and no motion is made, then use a be written on the copy that becomes something that has priority), statement that a question or action the final record. • Unfinished Business, was adopted “by general consent.” An executive board or board of di­ • General Orders and New Business. The content of committee reports is rectors approves and corrects its own Following the general suggestions

“IF MINUTES ARE DISTRIBUTED, SUCH AS WITH NEWSLETTERS, BE SURE AND NOTE ON THEM THAT ONLY THE FINAL, CORRECTED COPY LODGED WITH THE SECRETARY, IS OFFICIAL”

not required, although if it is some­ minutes. Those minutes are accessible given in the first of these two articles thing of great importance, it can be only to the members of the board un­ and the more specific format given here, recorded. Otherwise, an appropriate less the board grants permission to a your chapters (and sections) should be statement is: “The report of the____ member of the organization to inspect able to maintain minutes that are ac­ committee was received and placed them, or unless the organization by a ceptable for all purposes. on file.” If it is an oral report, then two-thirds vote orders the board’s state: “An oral report of the ____ minutes to be produced and read to the YOUR LETTERS From Gail Allinson: “On several occasions, NINETY-NINE News I’ve had the pleasure of seeing my name Magazine of the mentioned in the Ninety-Nine News. This International Women Pilots, month my name was included in the Awards, The Ninety-Nines Inc. Honors and Recognitions section. I always June 1991 appreciate the recognition for myself and my chapter. 1 also appreciate the recognition for Vol. 17, No. 5 glider pilots and for soaring. “In the past two years, since I began General Counsel, by Sylvia Paoli...... 2 soaring, 1 have had the opportunity to meet Janet Davis, a Dynamic 99 ...... 5 and to fly with a small but remarkable group Amelia Earhart Birthplace, Atchison...... 7 of women, members of the Women Soaring Pilots Association. Like myself, some WSPA Communications...... 18 members are also 99s. Some women glider Perspective...... 20 pilots are not WSPA members, but are 99s. It The Women of Sun ’n Fun, EAA Fly-In and Convention...... 22 becomes difficult to fully cross reference it, but around the world there are women who Jessie Woods Rides the Wing AGAIN!...... 28 work, teach, and compete in sailplanes. “Some names from our 99s Directory that COVER: you should know are Doris Grove, Virginia After 53 years, the lithe and Schweizer, Alice Palmer, Pat Valdata, and lovely 82-years-young Jessie Sharon R. Smith. All are dedicated glider Woods throws a kiss as she pilots. I know that Sharon and Pat were there in the early years of the annual Women’s takes to the air AGAINl Steve Soaring Seminar and were instrumental, with Oliver piloted the Standard, others, in founding WSPA, a division of SSA. Suzanne Asbury-Oliver graced Sharon was recently elected to the Soaring Society o f A m erica’s Board o f Directors. the left wing and Jessie Doris is a renowned instructor and record straddled the javelin on the holder. Virginia Schweizer (as in Schweizer right. She’s Incredible! Aircraft Corporation) is a soaring leader. Alice is the manager of the Black Forest See Page 21. Gliderport in Colorado. “There are a number of other outstanding YOUR LETTERS, continued women soaring pilots throughout the world. While not a 99, the current President of SSA year’s Women’s Soaring Seminar will be held world. I believe that US citizens may tend to is Judy Lincoln. There are also women who at Turf Soaring, Phoenix, AZ, June 18-22.” forget this more than people from other, contribute as towplane pilots. There are smaller nations. women who don’t fly, but who crew for races From Eleanor Todd came some appreciated “It was also fascinating to learn more and contests. praise for the direction that the Ninety-Nine about 99s I have met and have a great deal of “Women have been involved in soaring for N ew s has been going. (Thanks, Eleanor! Ed) respect for. Nancy’s book is truly a treasure. quite a long time. The first woman to get a Her letter went on to say, “...turned it into a I wish it had an index in it, but even without glider license in the U.S. was Anne Morrow professional, interesting and informative news that, I feel it is a wonderful addition to my Lindbergh. Her first glider flight was a solo magazine. I took the March 1991 issue, with library.” launch from a cliff in California. I also the Arabian Section on the cover, to my local understand that, on one occasion, Amelia high school where three of us did a Career Earhart took a flight. Choices program. The students were really “I’ve only been a 99 for three years so I impressed. Hope you do a follow-up story don't know if this story has been told in the now that Desert Storm Operation is over.” Ninety-Nine News before. If it hasn’t, please consider telling it. From Courtney Bargerhuff, “I’m looking “There are many women soaring pilots forward to your review of My God! It’s a more deserving of recognition than I. Among W oman by Nancy Bird Walton. I just finished them is Kristen Nuckolls, who recently won reading it and enjoyed it tremendously. Nancy the New Member Award at our chapter’s writes very well and has led a life quite unlike A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Achievement Awards Banquet. Each soaring the lives most of us live. It was fascinating PLEASE NOTE THAT SECTION pilot, in her own way, is making a contribu­ learning about Nancy and about Australia! NEWS, NEW RATINGS, AWARDS tion to aviation. Perhaps my contribution can “It was very interesting to learn about the AND HONORS HAVE GIVEN WAY be to lead you to them. early aviators she writes about and to learn TO OTHER BUSINESS IN THIS “I can’t forget to mention how wonderful what was happening in the world at the same ISSUE. THEY WILL RESUME IN and supportive the Chicago Area 99s have time. Readers of this book are reminded that been to me. How fortunate I am to be a part we do not live in a vacuum, that our lives are THE JULY/AUGUST COMBINED of such a super group of ladies! Also, this impacted by what is happening all over the ISSUE. Ann Cooper, Editor r PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

THE AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE

“Owning her Birthplace is a source of great pride, but it carries with it a great responsibility. ...Amelia herself taught us the meaning of courage.”

given virtually token financial Now is the time for us to face by Marie Christensen help from us. We are very fortu­ the responsibility of ownership or nate that so many people have to turn the house over to the The life of Amelia Earhart lasted continually donated their time and Atchison Historical Society. The only 39 years yet her influence has support to this project to date. decision is a FINAL one for, if we transcended more than one life­ It will cost us nearly $350,000 to choose to let the ownership of the time. Even now, 64 years after completely restore the house and Birthplace slip from our hands, we her death, she continues to inspire grounds plus the cost of the annual will never have another opportu­ young women to begin careers in maintenance. Agreed, that is a lot nity to regain possession. Of aviation, adventurers to find her of money, but we can get financial course, it will take courage to missing aircraft, and historians and researchers to chronicle her life. The mystique of Amelia is still the magnet that draws the world press to any place or event that carries her name. Although many other women in aviation have achieved much more, Amelia’s name is the one that lends the single-most prestige to our organi­ THE AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE, a scale model created by William Johnson zation of women pilots. The fact that we own her Birthplace el­ assistance with it through grants. assume the responsibility for the evates the status of the Ninety- It was not possible to do so earlier maintenance and restoration of the Nines, Inc. in the eyes of many; because we needed a pre-develop­ house, but it takes courage to including our peers, corporations, ment study to describe our restora­ begin any new venture in life. foundations, and the press. Every­ tion plan. That study has been Amelia herself taught us the one seems to be pleased that we completed. Many grants are for meaning of courage. She ended are preserving a part of aviation matching funds. The foundations her poem about it with these history and establishing a perma­ or corporations investing in the words, “Each time we make a nent tribute to Amelia. project want to know that we are choice, we pay with courage to Owning her Birthplace is a truly committed to completing the behold resistless day and count it source of great pride, but it carries restoration prior to awarding us fair.” with it a great responsibility. For any grant money. But, ladies, How much courage do we, as an the past six years the house has finances is not what might prevent organization, have? Only you been given very little support by us from owning and restoring the know the answer. Please read the our organization. It has been kept house; lack of support and interest other articles about the house in in a state of limbo by private is the only thing that can prevent this magazine and then be pre­ donations, small grants and a Gift us from keeping it. I truly believe pared to make an informed deci­ Shop. The operation and/or we CAN do anything we WANT sion about whether or not we restoration of the house has been to do. should retain ownership. 99 NINETY-NINE JANET DAVIS, Another Dynamic Ninety- Nine ______by Ann Cooper News Magazine of the

International Women Pilots J a n et a nd R ichard June 1991 Davis enjoy Vol. 17, No. 5 their C -182 a n d look fo rw a rd to m ore fu lly enjoying it BOARD of DIRECTORS in The Ninet.v-Nines, Inc. President: Marie Christensen upcom ing Vice President: Pat Forbes retirement. Secretary: Lu Hollander Word has it that when glider pilot, an engineer with Essex Specialty Treasurer: Louise White Director: Alexis Ewanchew Diana Dade, met a Rutgers University Products, Inc., Janet and Richard are Director: Diane Cozzi student at the airport, talk got around to parents to four grown children: Mel­ Director: Joyce Wells issa, Carol, Allison and Christopher, Director: Mary Lou Waite the Ninety-Nines because of the logo on Non-voting Advisor: Barbara Sestito, Diana’s sweatshirt. The student told and grandparents to seven. Owners of Past President Diana, “I know a person who belongs to a C-182, they belonged until recently that organization—Dean Davis.” to an Aero Club at Morristown Airport, Diana quickly assured him, “Oh no, New Jersey in order to have a second Editorial Director: Alexis Ewanchew you’re mistaken. This is a women’s airplane available for family expedi­ Editor: Ann Cooper Editor’s mailing address: organization.” tions. 131 Hillside Avenue The Rutgers student responded quickly, Janet started flying at 16 in 1942. “I Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 908 - 464 - 8175 “Dean Davis is most assuredly a woman. can’t specifically say why I started By overnight express: Her name is Dean Janet Davis.” learning to fly,” said Davis, the niece 131 Hillside Avenue Diana, a good friend of Janet’s, agreed of former International Ninety-Nine Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 with a laugh, “Of course! Janet! I don’t President, Jeannette Lempke Sover­ SECTION REPORTERS often think of her as a Dean. She has been eign, who led the organization from India: Mohini Shroff Australia: Marcia Hremeviuc the secretary and treasurer of our Garden 1945-1947. “I’m certain that it seemed East Canadian: Kathryn Gamble-Lerchner Stale Ninety-Nines Chapter.” an entirely possible goal, with an aunt Western Canadian: Barbara Meredith Janet Davis is an Associate Dean for who flew. My aunt, Jeannette, among New England: Meta Politi New York/New Jersey: Barbara Mead Administration of Rutgers Graduate other things, won the 20-mile Free For Middle East: Evie Washington School of Management, New Jersey. She All Air Race in a Great Lakes at the Southeast: Lee Orr North Central: Myma Stephens explained, “I had a college degree in 1934 Women’s National Air Meet in South Central: Margaret Cosby Spanish and only secretarial skills when Dayton, Ohio and competed at preci­ Northwest: Carol Skinner I decided to go back to work in the late sion landing and bomb dropping. She Southwest: Kathleen Browne '60s. Hired by Celanese Research, I also raced a Davis at the National Air The NINETY-NINE News is published by The decided that I needed an MBA. I was Races of 1936 at Los Angeles. I was Ninety-Nines, Inc., a non-profit organization engaged in education, charitable and scientific especially interested in business, so I then ten years old and it was a year activities and purposes. enrolled in night courses at Rutgers and away from Amelia Earhart’s fateful Non-member subscriptions are available for $12 spent four years pursuing the program around the world flight.” per year. that culminated not only with my At the time that Janet was learning to Please send subscription monies and changes of degree, but with the offer of a job. In fly, 18 was the minimum age at which address to: Loretta Gragg 1970, one-third of the way through the to obtain a license. She soloed at 16 Executive Director Master’s program I was hired as a busi­ and waited patiently for her 18th The Ninety-Nines, Inc. PO Box 59965 ness manager. I moved through the ranks, birthday. “I rode a bicycle to the Will Rogers World Airport became an assistant dean, then an asso­ airport every ten days after having Oklahoma City OK 73159 (405) 685-7969 ciate dean in 1983.” scrimped to save the $3.50 necessary Dean Janet Davis is also a wife, mother, for a half-hour lesson in an Aeronca. grandmother, Ninety-Nine, and accom­ My parents didn’t know that I was

plished pilot. Married to Richard Davis, continued on next page Janet Davis, continued taking flying lessons until it was time Janet went to the telephone to alter her completely locked up— not even an for me to solo. I had to obtain their instrument flight plan and nothing outside phone—and with a broad river signatures. There was no objection seemed to be missing. It wasn't until between the town and the airport—no since my mother was fully aware of her they reached their destination in Georgia bridge! We had a few apples and some sister Jeannette ’ s love affair with flight.” that they realized that Janet’s flight coffee, but no place to sleep away from A student at the U. of Illinois where case was gone. All she could think of the black flies and mosquitoes which she met her husband, Dick, Janet ob­ was, “I hope it didn’t fall onto someone attacked us with a vengeance. We tained her license in 1944 and took and kill them!” Luckily, no one was contacted Flight Service by remote ra­ Dick for a flight as her first passenger. hurt on the ground. Demonstrating the dio at Sept-Iles, several hundred miles Turn about is fair play. When Dick strength of the leather case, a Carolin­ down the river, who phoned someone obtained his license, naturally Janet was ian notified Janet that her flight bag, in St. Augustin. He brought his fishing the first to take flight with him. They careening out of the sky from 500 feet boat and water-taxied us to town— a had taken a leave from aviation during above, had bombed through one of his pleasant adventure after all. We never the rearing of their family and by the trees and harmlessly come to rest in his did reach Blanc Sablon. It was fogged time Dick took to the air again, 32 years back yard. The only damage was to a in for three days. We went over to St. had elapsed since their first flight to­ pair of dark glasses—one lens was Anthony’s, Newfoundland, and visited gether. Janet obtained her instrument shattered. the Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Mead­ rating and Commercial license in 1981. In 1989 their destination was New­ ows and finished the trip with Gaspe. The Davises are making up for their foundland and Prince Edward Island. Of course we went to Perce and saw the years away from flight and flying by Intrigued by the beautiful region, they hole in the rock that is on all tourist making long cross country tours that planned a flight to Labrador in 1990. posters. We saw a marine life demon­ now have taken them to almost every Janet wrote, “We flew north across stration at Forrillon National Park where Jeannette Lempke the rangers scuba-ed down and brought Sovereign, (1899-1966) up living examples of animal and plant an international life— sea cucumbers, star fish, sea let­ president of the 99s tuce. Fascinating. We recommend that and part o f the inspiration toward you brush up on your French before flight for her niece, such a visit. You’ll find the scenery Janet Davis. spectacular.” Jeannette learned to As retirement looms on the horizon fly in Michigan, was for this peripatetic couple, no one will an active air racer, and an avid proponent wonder about the part that flying will o f aviation for women take in the days and years to come. and the Ninety-Nines. They have soared near Alaska’s Mt. state of the union including Alaska, to Maine into Quebec Province, crossec McKinley, viewed the New York City the Canadian Rockies, and to New­ the St. Laurence River from Mont Joli skyline from a vantage point over the foundland. On their flight to Alaska, to Baie-Comeau, up the north shore Hudson River, rejoiced at the beauty of they flew 10,000 miles in 66 hours. over some pretty desolate, roadless Lake Louise, toured all cardinal points 1,300 flight hours in their logs since territory with gas stops at airports like of the compass, and enjoyed moonlight having purchased N2798 Foxtrot Natashquan and Chevery, intending to flights along the shoreline of the Atlan­ equates to having flown approximately land at Blane Sablon (last stop in Quebec tic Ocean. We wager there are many 200 hours per year since 1983. before Labrador), thence by car to places to which N2798 Foxtrot can be Janet told of one flight from New attend the Bakeapple Festival in the lured. Janet admitted, “I’d like to fly Jersey to Florida in which they were Labrador Straits. Blanc Sablon was as a charter pilot for scenic tours, if rudely shocked by the slamming open completely fogged in, which sent us anyone would want to hire me.” She of the baggage door as they climbed scurrying back to the last airport we had would be excellent. away from a North Carolina airport. passed, to reach it before sundown. Another dynamic 99, Janet Davis has PIC at the moment, Janet continued on That territory is too wild for us to go an attribute that recommends her—a around to land, listening to the loud tootling around in the dark. St. Augustin positive attitude. Janet said, “There are wheeze of the airstream and feeling the is a very nice little salmon fishing town a lot of things that I’ve wanted to do. I yawing tug on the rudders. Dick with a very nice one-runway airport— never felt that I couldn’t do them. I checked the luggage compartment while just our size. However, the airport was simply went ahead.”______99 THE AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE, by bettyhuylergillies An important decision for 99s: unusual time constraints at the time Bribach specified we could never At the 1990 Annual Convention of the gift being offered, the Inter­ sell the house. Further, the Board in Las Vegas, a motion was made national Board of Directors was felt having the AE Birthplace to give the birthplace home of polled on the telephone: whether or would be inspiring to the mem­ Amelia Earhart to the Atchison not to acquire the House. The bership and tie in well with The Historical Society. The motion Board was very enthusiastic about International Forest of Friend­ was tabled and another motion receiving $100,000 in order to buy ship. (The Ninety-Nines, Inc., was made to bring “the disposition the Earhart home for $90,000 and along with the City of Atchison of the AE Birthplace House to the have $10,000 left for needed and Kansas State University, is floor o f the 1991 Convention.” repairs. One board member noted one of 3 sponsors of the Forest.) This motion was adopted. Then that decisions made in haste often Because of the haste involved an amendment was passed which prove problematic in the future, but in accepting the gift, our mem­ states (as written in the condensed eventually she, too, supported the bers never had a chance to dis­ minutes of the 1990 Annual project. The gift had conditions: cuss this major commitment and Meeting) “...both the pros and • The Ninety-Nines, Inc., as a vote on it. Yet, with typical good cons regarding the AE Birthplace non-profit corporation, must use faith, many Ninety-Nines partici­ be presented in part by Betty the House as a “museum and pated in the Sweepstakes and Gillies in her own words (in the honorarium for Amelia Earhart.” other fund-raising plans for Ninety-Nine News).” The purpose • The property shall be adminis­ raising money for the house. of this article is to follow up on tered by the Amelia Earhart Board Some matching funds were also that amendment— after talking of Trustees composed of four (4) obtained. Many Ninety-Nines with many of you and reflecting members of the Ninety-Nines, Inc., feel a deep bond with the AE on your contrasting views. and three (3) interested citizens of Birthplace House and feel this I welcome this opportunity to Atchison. The Board shall deter­ way of honoring our first presi­ share thoughts about the AE mine the standard and use of said dent well worth the financial House. Its disposition is a very property. responsibilities. important decision for members to • If the Ninety-Nines, Inc. On the other hand, there are make because it affects the fi­ disbands or becomes an organiza­ many members who question the nances of our growing organiza­ tion/or profit, or considers the sale wisdom, even the feasibility of tion. We need to be as objective of the house, then said property the restoration and maintenance as possible in evaluating our shall become the property of the of the House by The Ninety- priorities. Funds are difficult to Atchison Historical Society, a non­ Nines. They point out that we obtain and many members’ cre­ profit corporation, to carry out the have made many other commit­ ative energies are divided among wishes of the donor, Dr. E.J. ments in need of completion and family, career, and aviation activi­ Bribach. further development, for ex­ ties. Following are some facts • The donee (Ninety-Nines, ample: THE RESOURCE CEN­ which I hope will help members Inc.) will be responsible to retain TER at our new building in make up their own minds about and maintain insurance on the Oklahoma City. It has archives the House before the vote next premises. of photographs, films, videotapes, summer. BRIEF BACKGROUND: The Board felt that having the oral histories, and pilots’ memo­ In 1984, then president of the house would give The Ninety- rabilia. These treasures show the Ninety-Nines was contacted by Nines a lot more stature and pro­ achievements of many women in Dr. Eugene J. Bribach regarding vide display space for original aviation and aerospace. It also the possibility of The Ninety- photographs and other historical has a library of documents and Nines receiving a gift of $100,000 materials. Our directors also books for use by scholars and in order to buy the Earhart home thought the house would strengthen media people. Expenditures for and make repairs to it. Because of our asset base, even though Dr. the Resource Center have been THE AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE, BY BETTY HUYLER GILLIES, c o n tin u e d declining and the staff has shrunk. honors Amelia in her hometown. the house. We could continue to We no longer have an archivist. They have the cooperation, too, of help with the project— much as we We must raise more money to the State of Kansas. The Society do with The Forest of Friendship; finish the second floor on which has good support and manage­ but as our priorities permit. The the materials of the Resource ment. It is only recently that main difference would be freedom Center will be housed and orga­ officials of that organization from ongoing financial responsi­ nized. became aware of the stipulation in bilities to restore and maintain the Some members are apprehensive the gift which names the AHS Earhart House. about using the AE House as a next in line for the house, should “Relieved of this burden, we display place for original photo­ we decide not to keep it. could refocus our energies and graphs and other important histori­ Betty Gillies continued, “The fund-raising on the Amelia Earhart cal holdings. The House will not AE Birthplace and the Forest of Memorial Scholarship Funds and have the dust-free, temperature/ Friendship tie would be strength­ The Resource Center. These humidity-controlled conditions ened if the Atchison Historical projects help members in two which prevent deterioration of Society had the house. The two significant ways: valuable materials. Our Resource go naturally together in the minds (1) Members receive assistance Center is designed for such protec­ of Atchison residents and visitors for advanced flight training to gain tion. Other members think the as well as the Ninety-Nines. Our their rightful place in aviation and AMELIA EARHART MEMO­ members would continue to be aerospace. RIAL SCHOLARSHIP AND recognized and welcome in (2) Members are recognized RESEARCH FUNDS need to be Atchison, as they are each year in through the holdings of the Re­ expanded. They question the use connection with the Forest of source Center which could provide of funds to restore and maintain Friendship. By agreement, the more help to researchers. the AE House at a time when house could be opened for the “In evaluating the pros and cons members need help in their ad­ viewing of the Ninety-Nines of keeping the AE House, we need vanced flight training, research, whenever they came to town. to keep in mind the needs of our and chapter activities. One former Many Ninety-Nines have been members. What they do— day in president noted that some chapters made honorary citizens of and day out in their respective are barely holding on— faced with Atchison. countries— is our true legacy. escalating training costs, the “If the Atchison Historical Having known Amelia, I sincerely meager supply of affordable Society took over the house, none believe she would not choose to airplanes, and the oppression of of the previous Ninety-Nines’ have the Ninety-Nines take on the general aviation in our country. Financial efforts would have been responsibility of restoring and OUR OPTIONS: in vain. The contributions of maintaining the Earhart home. (1) We could keep the House Ninety-Nines and others would Amelia believed, first and fore­ and continue to raise money for still be reflected in the improved most, in helping women to fly. restoration, maintenance, and house honoring Amelia. Nothing She wanted their achievements to other expenses— using the time would be lost. Donors gave for be recognized so they could have and talents of our members and the house, which has its own their rightful role in the develop­ Board to do so. board. The terms of the gift say ment of aerospace. Now, keeping (2) We could let the Atchison we cannot sell the house. Cer­ the House or not is our choice. Historical Society have the tainly, The Atchison Historical We can do a lot, but are we finan­ house. There have been strong Society also would not let the cially able to do everything we’ve signals that they would be de­ House be used for anything other taken on and still keep our high lighted to administer and improve than honoring Amelia. Our standards? Good luck in your it. This group has been excellent organization could still have the decision.” 99 in developing a museum which inspirational and public benefits of The AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE, adapted from an article in The Kansas City Star by Brian Burnes

and the theatrical productions “But it is the Earhart birthplace, mounted, such as ‘I, Amelia,’ and acquired by the Ninety-Nines in ‘Amelia Lives,’ which opened 1984 and opened to the public the recently at the Coterie Theater at next year, that may best suggest Crown Center. the young Amelia Earhart. T T " ^ - , I'ffli “It’s also clear at the Earhart “The long bannister stretching birthplace, where the number of from second floor to first would visitors has doubled in the last sober the most reckless child, but THE AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE. year. ‘The chamber of commerce not, perhaps, a girl who became a scale model created by William Johnson has told me it’s the No. 1 tourist the first woman to cross the Brian Burnes, staff writer for attraction in Atchison, ’ says Atlantic by plane, as a passenger, The Kansas City Star, wrote, “The Marilyn Buehler, executive director in 1928. Enduring Fascination With of the birthplace. The regard for “The door in the east wall of an Amelia.” His article affinned that Earhart has become part of the otherwise routine second-floor Atchison and visitors to Earhart’s city’s infrastructure. bedroom— where Earhart was birthplace remain on a first-name “The airport bears her name, as born in July 1897— opens out to a basis with Amelia Earhart and does a high school sports stadium view of the Missouri River... enjoy an assumed acquaintance and a stretch of U.S. 73. A statue “Piloting a plane alone across with the historical figure. of the aviator stands in the down­ the Atlantic— which Earhart, in He told that Louise Foudray, town pedestrian mall, as does a 1932, became the first woman to curator of the Amelia Earhart similar figure south of town in a do— seems almost a logical act Birthplace, showed visitors the nature preserve called the Interna­ for someone familiar with such desk that was Amelia’s and the tional Forest of Friendship. The unlimited horizons. bannister down which a young park was developed by Atchison “The house includes two pieces Amelia and her sister, Muriel, with the Ninety-Nines, Inc., Inter­ of furniture that belonged to enjoyed sliding. He wrote, “In national Organization of Women Amelia, as well as photographs turn, the children who tour the Pilots, a group of 7,000 women and the swimming suit she wore Earhart home in ever-increasing aviators around the world whose as a child. numbers refer to “Amelia” without first president, in 1929, was “Guests to the Earhart birth­ prompting and ask, “Is this the Earhart. Each summer ceremonies place are arriving, in a sense, way it was when Amelia was honoring aviators are held at the before invitations have been here?” Foudray says, “When they forest. mailed, as the Ninety-Nines have find out that the desk in the north “Muriel Earhart Morrissey, the yet to publicize the home in parlor was Amelia’s, they want to younger sister of Amelia, lives in earnest. ‘W e’re very surprised,’ sit by the desk and have their Massachusetts and often has says Marie Christensen, president pictures taken.” returned to Atchison for the cer­ of the International Ninety-Nines. He stated, “There are two ongo­ emonies. This year the events are ‘We are just getting started, and ing searches for Amelia Earhart. scheduled June 21-23. this is still not a restored home.’ One is the familiar inquiry into the “The Atchison County Historical But the callers arrive regardless. aviator’s unexplained disappear­ Society Museum, housed in the ‘It’s fascinating. Never have I ance July 2, 1937 after taking off city’s former Santa Fe freight been there when there weren’t from Lae, New Guinea. The other depot, features Earhart photo­ visitors going through, ’ says search, involving children and graphs, scrapbooks and personal Dean W. Graves, a principal with adults, is for kinship with the items, such as a report card and Lund/Balderson, Architects, in pioneering aviator’s pluck. confirmation certificate, which Overland Park. Last year Graves “That’s clear from the biogra­ testify to the studious and church- headed an architectural and phies that continue to be pub­ going girl the maverick aviator historical study for the Amelia lished, two in the last three years, once was. AMELIA EARHART BIRTHPLACE, continued INTERIM AE BIRTHPLACE AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT Earhart Birthplace, as well as the “Twenty-two of the original 99 preparation of working drawings of the Ninety-Nines, in fact, are Birthplace serves our stated for its exterior restoration. still alive. One of those, Fay organizational purpose: “To “Restoration plans won’t be Wells, visited the home last week. engage in strictly educational, final until after the organization’s For students visiting that day, it charitable, and/or scientific activi­ international convention this July was possible to gaze at a photo­ ties and purposes, and particularly in Orlando, FL, Christensen says. graph depicting the original 1929 to promote aeronautical science...” After the restoration, the Ninety- meeting of the Ninety-Nines in a Clearly the house serves no scien­ Nines hope to publicize the home Long Island hangar— Fay Gillis tific purpose, but does it have to potential visitors across Kansas being the woman in the white educational and charitable value? and in Kansas City. jumpsuit on the far right— and Yes, for these reasons: “Earhart’s brief Kansas City then to encounter the actual Fay 1) As a tourist attraction connection is authentic. As a girl, Gillis Wells. ‘Fay shook each of and historic monument, the Birth­ she lived with her parents on Ann their hands while repeating their place attracts those interested in Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. names,’ Foudray says. ‘I think the information about a known figure “But Amelia’s father, Edwin S. students felt privileged.’” in American history. Many people Earhart, was a railroad lawyer who An inset stated, “Until Memorial with only a minimal recognition of over the years took jobs in several Day, the Amelia Earhart Birth­ A m elia Earhart’s name come cities. In 1905, when he left for place, at 223 N. Terrace in away from the house with in­ work in Des Moines, Amelia and Atchison, is open by appointment creased knowledge of her life and her sister, Muriel, returned to live only. Call 913-367-4217. Admit­ accom plishm ents. History is in the Atchison home of Alfred tance is $1 for adults and 50 cents important to our youngest mem­ and Amy Otis, the girls’ grandpar­ for children. Between Memorial bers. ents. Day and Labor Day, the home will 2) Although it is appar­ “Later their father returned to be open from 9 AM to 4 PM ently not being used in such a Kansas City. A Kansas City Star Mondays through Saturdays and 1 manner at this time, the Birthplace article, published on the eve of to 4 PM on Sundays.” 99 could become a focal point for charitable causes in the greater Earhart’s 1928 flight, names INTERIM AMELIA EARHART Kansas City area. With suitable Edwin Earhart as having been a BIRTHPLACE AD HOC repairs and the renovation of a claims agent for Kansas City’s COMMITTEE REPORT, “meeting space” in the house, it Metropolitan Street Railway By Pam Mahonchak, Committee before leaving the city in the mid- Member could be made available for 1920s. special tours, meetings and group “The descendants of Alfred Otis The members of the Amelia activities which could benefit sold the Atchison house in 1919. Earhart Birthplace Ad Hoc Com­ other charitable organizations’ Part of the sale made the purchase mittee have been diligently ad­ causes. No, these would not of Earhart’s first airplane possible. dressing the potential of the benefit the 99s financially, but the “The plan is to restore the Amelia Earhart Birthplace for the purpose of charitable activities is birthplace to its appearance during 99s. Members of the committee not to reap financial benefit for the early 1900s when the young include: Pam Mahonchak-SW, ourselves, is it? Earhart grew up there. Plans also Carole Sutton-SC, Janet Green- The concerns of some 99s include turning the home into a SE, Hilda Devereux-East Canada, members seem to focus on museum devoted to the memory of Glenn Buffington-Historian/ whether the operation of the Earhart and other women pilots Writer and 99s Resource Center Birthplace and expenditure of flying at that time. ‘So many of Advisory Board member, and members’ monies for that opera­ those women’s lives are inter­ Alexis Ewanchew-BOD Liaison. tion are consistent with our twined,’ Christensen says. The committee’s focus has been organization’s goals. Since it on how our ownership of the AE promotes knowledge about a______INTERIM AMELIA EARHART E3IRTHPLACE AD HOC COMMITTEE: REPORT, continued member of the aviation commu­ To address a couple of points that WHOA!!! Hold on a nity and about our group itself, it Betty Gillies states: minute ladies! The 99s is a non­ seems that our operation of the 1) “There have been strong profit organization, designed “to house does fit the bill as an “edu­ signals that they (the Atchison engage in strictly educational, cational activity.” No, we are not Historical Society) would be charitable, and/or scientific historians, but we are promoting delighted to administer and im­ activities and purposes...” It’s interest in aviation by maintaining prove it.” important that we help others, but the home and making it available Per a February 25, 1991 are we just in existence to raise for public inspection. letter from Father Angelus money to help OURSELVES? If One Section seems to be con­ Lingenfelser OSB, President of the we believed that, we’d turn in our cerned about having the Birthplace AHS, we quote, “Again we wish to membership cards right now— “removed from day-to-day 99s inform the 99s of the best wishes in and so, we believe would most issues.” The organization owns the restoration and operation of the members! and operates the house, and so the AE Home. However, if for any In the final report, ideas for the house is an integral part of the reason, the 99s were to abandon Birthplace will center on its organization! Some disagreement ownership of the house, the AHS importance not just to the avia­ is seen with their desire to “offer would be interested in abiding by tion public, but to all Americans. an optional check-off for dona­ the terms of the ‘agreement of gift’ Amelia Earhart was and contin­ tions to the AE House...(to) bring provision. The Society is fully ues to be a symbol for all that in funds from the AE House’s supportive of your efforts to restore women have achieved in the 20th ardent supporters.” This is an the Amelia Earhart Birthplace and Century, and we envision the attempt to further fragment our moving ahead with restoration Birthplace as a center to celebrate already fragile unity, and must plans.” the achievements of AE and all not be considered as a viable 2) Betty’s generalized other women like her. For fund­ option for the funding of the contention that, by maintaining the ing, we must look to ourselves Birthplace. We either keep the Birthplace, we are depriving the and other aviation groups, cer­ house or we give it away, but we Resource Center and the AEMSF. tainly, but also to foundations, do it together. From the operating state­ w om en’s groups, historical Betty Gillies believes that ments, it is obvious the Birthplace organizations, and the local, state Amelia Earhart would not support is self-sustaining, and its operation and federal governments. Em­ our ownership of the house for a does not impact on either of these phasis on A E ’s exceptional myriad of reasons. As well- other entities in any way. Yes, by accomplishments as a intentioned as Betty’s comments entering into fund-raising again for WOMAN—rather than ju st a may be, Amelia’s inferred feelings the Birthplace, we might impact pilot, should be the key in appeal­ on the subject are irrelevant and them— but, let’s not solicit just our ing to these groups. Renewed emotionally unnecessary. Amelia own members! We would focus on emphasis should be placed on the didn’t know that her life and obtaining grants and/or matching sale of the honorary deeds and the mysterious death would render her grants. Grants require a “good AE coin/medal for maintenance an historic personage, so she faith statement” from the member­ dollars for the house, also. couldn’t have known that any part ship by providing funds for the An exhibit space in the Birth­ of her life would become a valu­ house in our budget. place and a meeting/social area able artifact. The only relevant 3) “They (other members) should be considered. Renting feelings on the future disposition question the use of funds to restore these areas for group functions- of the Birthplace are those of the and maintain the AE House at a meetings, weddings, receptions, current 99s membership and we time when members need help in corporate parties—can be valu­ should decide its fate on the basis their advanced flight training, able in additional fund-raising. of fact, not emotion. research, and chapter activities.” Also, although we can appreciate AD HOC COMMITTEE ON AE BIRTHPLACE, continued A NINETY-NINE—2004??? Betty’s desire to provide maxi­ mum protection for the artifacts, The delightful child below, father, Eddie Rowe, holder of by locking them away in the Alyssa Marie Gardner of De 0X5 membership #10153. Resource Center, she’s missing a Ruyter, New York, is the lucky Note that on the fuselage is key point in our collection— girl who received her own airplane painted: Pilot: Alyssa Gardner sharing the stories of these objects (sans functioning engine) as a gift. and Crew Chief: Grandpa Eddie. and the women who made them The wooden craft was carefully May Alyssa enjoy many an hour significant! L et’s face it— the built by Alyssa’s doting grand­ of “flying” pleasure. Resource Center was designed, in Betty’s own words, “to provide more help to researchers.” But the Birthplace can become our “public face”— a lovely Victorian home showcasing the lives and accom­ plishments of not only Amelia Earhart, but of all “pioneering women” who blazed the trails on which all 99s...and all women...travel so successfully today!

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UPS SERVICE GRANT TO BE AWARDED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS

On Friday night, April 19,1991, after the Spring Meeting of the Board of Directors was adjourned for the day, the Ninety-Nines hosted a lovely reception at our headquar­ ters in honor of UPS. It was in appreciation of their generous grant which, we were thrilled to hear, will be given to us on an annual basis. The check was officially pre­ sented to President Marie Christensen. Attending the reception with the Board, Governors Advisory Council, and Head­ quarters Staff were representatives from the FAA, the OKC Air Space Museum, the OKC Foundation, AOPA, airport person­ nel, and others. REPORT, SPRING MEETING —BOARD OF DIRECTORS by Diane Cozzi, Director President Marie Christensen Ewanchew, Jaye Howes and Lee A resolution was made by the called to order a meeting of the OlT. Board to set up a standing com­ Board of Directors at 12:30 PM on Director Ewanchew reported on mittee for the 21st Century Fund. Thursday, April 18, 1991. Nine the Award of Merit Recognition After reviewing the purpose and Section Governors, including the Program. Five persons have been goals of the fund, the Board two Canadian Governors, were in chosen for the honor this year. discussed desirable criteria for attendance, representing the They will be announced in Orlando committee members. A commit­ Governors Advisory Council. and presented with their awards at tee of seven, to include four The 3 1/2 day “marathon” the convention banquet. Ninety-Nines and three non­ meeting covered numerous topics, General Counsel, Sylvia Paoli, members, with managerial, fund­ including a review of 70+ pro­ reported on the status of several raising, investment and legal posed by-law revisions, all of items which involve legal consider­ skills represented, will be sought. which will be presented at the ations. Much effort is especially Upon recommendation by business meeting in Orlando for going into preserving our valued parliamentary and legal sources, the membership to vote on. The 501 (c)3 standing. In addition, the Board also resolved to set up proposed revisions included those Operation Skywatch has evoked a Grievance Committee and submitted by the Ad Hoc Elec­ quite an enthusiastic response, and chain-of-command procedure for tions/Nominations Committee, set Paoli is working on formulating all members. Details, including up last fall and chaired by Bonnie agreements to protect the chapters the availability of outside arbitra­ Gann. Director Joyce Wells is the that would like to get involved in tion if necessary, are being Board Liaison to this committee. this program. formulated, and will be presented Reports were also submitted by The Board unanimously ap­ to the membership at convention. the other Ad Hoc Committees proved the A.E. Scholarship Convention Coordinator, Pat formed last fall. These included Committee’s selection of Charlene Mlady, brought us up to date on the Conventions Committee report Falkenberg as a Permanent Trustee plans for the Orlando convention, presented by Director/Chairman of the Amelia Earhart Scholarship which promises to be one of our Diane Cozzi, the Forest of Friend­ Fund. Falkenberg will take over most exciting ever. Traditional ship Committee report presented for Thon Griffith who recently favorites, like the Amelia Earhart by Director/Chairman Mary Lou announced her decision to resign. Scholarship Luncheon, along Waite, the A.E. Birthplace Com­ Thon has worked enthusiastically with a variety of speakers, semi­ mittee report presented by Direc­ for the Ninety-Nines for almost 30 nars, and optional events, repre­ tor/Chairman Alexis Ewanchew, years, which as she has said has sent something of interest for the Advertising Committee report “enriched (her) life immeasurably.” everyone. The entire Board and presented by Secretary/Chairman The Board joins the Committee in Governors’ Council wish to Lu Hollander, and the Product saying she will be sorely missed encourage all members to attend. Sales and Logo Committees’ and we wish her well. The Spring Board of Directors reports presented by Vice Presi­ Treasurer Louise White presented meeting was adjourned at noon dent/Chairman Pat Forbes. The a proposed budget for 1991-1992. on Sunday, April 21, 1991. work of the committees is on­ It was discussed at length and will going. be recommended to the member­ The Nominating Committee ship to be voted on at convention. submitted the names of four As was requested last year, a copy members who will be running for of the proposed budget, along with Directors positions at our Interna­ an explanation of each line item, tional Convention this summer. will be sent to all chapter chairmen They are Doris Abbate, Alexis for review prior to convention. CALENDAR A BOOK REVIEW, For God, Country and the Thrill JUNE 1991 o f It, by Anne Noggle. Reviewed 8 South Jersey Regional Airport by Pat Pateman and Kim Krampitz Garden State “300" Proficiency Contest (rain date June 9). Contact: Julie Collinge, Garden State Chapter. From MINERVA, the Quarterly 14-17 Grand Cayman Island Contact: Winston Hendriks Report on Women in the Military, FLY-IN SAFETY SEMINAR AND SYMPOSIUM, BACK TO BASICS II. Vol VIII, Lt. Col. (USAF Ret.) Seminars-FAA, AOPA, Air Safety Foundation, Participation by the Private Sector. Air Show/Static Display-Personally meet airshow pilots/crews; British Royal Air Force Pat Pateman’s review of the book. Harriers, Tornado GR Aircraft, U.S. Military A/C: F-16, F-15E, A-10; Tour British Royal For God, Country and the Thrill Navy Warship. Participate in the Queen's Birthday Festivities. For Reservations and o f It, by Anne Noggle and pub­ Information, Call: 1-800-327-8777 or 1-800-GCAYMAN. 14-16 Piseco Airport Speculator Seaplane Seminar lished by the Texas A & M Uni­ Contact: Harriet Bregman, NY Capitol Chapter, versity Press, College Station, TX. 21-23 Weld County Arpt/Greeley ,CO Rocky Mt. Regional Fly-In Pat wrote, “It’s much more than 25-28 Laughlin, NV Sam’s Town Gold River Air Race Classic. Race route: 2723.7 statute miles via Utah, Wyoming, South a coffee table book, much more. Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Arkansas, to Alabama. Entries open Jan.23 and The cover, an intriguing color close April 16. Contact Air Race Classic Ltd., International Airport, 318 International photo of Joan McKesson, a past Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78406-1801; 512-289-1101 president of the Women Airforce JULY 1991 Service Pilots (WASP), leads you 10-14 Orlando, FL International Convention, 99s on to the names of the 38 WASP who lost their lives flying for the AUGUST 1991 Army Air Forces (AAF) in World 16-17 OKIE DERBY 13th Annual War II and to whom the book is 21-25 Nantucket Island, MA Harbour House Resort Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Meeting. Contact David Prewitt at 215-751-0500. dedicated. And rightly so. “The introduction written by SEPTEMBER 1991 Dora Dougherty Strother reflects 27 Colorado Chapter’s 50th Anniversary her definitive knowledge of WASP history which she covers OCTOBER 1991 from Jackie C ochran’s call to 11-12 Kachina Doll Air Rally Falcon Field, AZ The 24th Annual Kachina Doll Air Rally sponsored by the Phoenix Chapter of the 99s women pilots in the fall of 1942 to is a proficiency rally with scoring based on navigational skills, estimate of fuel and the end of the program in Decem­ time, and spot landing. For an entry kit, send $5.00 to: KDAR, c/o Elaine Ralls, 2539 ber 1944. It is a concise and N. 35th Avenue, Suite #10, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Information: 870-0208 or 973-1181. thoroughly complete report on the

' ' , fff) r-> ' unique experiment attempted by a nation hard up for pilots in the NOTAM heat of a world war. Dora, the To all Ninety-Nines, a call for scrapbook material. first woman pilot to check out in Even though the 99s have subscribed to a clip­ the B-29 superfortress, relates the ping service, we all have a job to do. The service activities of the WASP in a low does not cover all cities and towns. Please send two copies of each item for two international key manner. Not surprising when scrapbooks, one for headquarters and one for our one realizes that this group of president. Future members will appreciate the women pilots flew every type of history found in the scrapbooks, and you want to aircraft in the wartime inventory be represented, don’t you? Be sure the source with hardly a complaint and then and the date are on the clippings and name the event, place, date, and persons in pictures. When waited 33 years to redress their you send one copy to your chapter and one to grievance on being dismissed by your section, don’t forget to send two copies to: the AAF as a surplus. And just Dorotha Hendricks, 409 Laurel St., Pendleton, IN because they were women. 46064. “Separating D ora’s cogent continued on Page 16 BUSINESS MEETINGS and EVENTS CALENDAR DATE: 1991 SECTION/EVENT: LOCATION:CONTACT:

06 21-23 Forest/Friendship Atchison KS Fay Wells 06 20-23 COPA Canadian Edmonton Canada Mary Oswald 07 26 to 08 2 EAA Convention Oshkosh WI Norma Freier 08 22-25 Northwest Bozeman MT Gwen Vaseden 09 4 North Central Chicago IL Dodie Jewett 09 12-15 South Central Paris TX Pat Ward 9 21-22 Western Canada Calgary Canada Mary Oswald 09 27-29 Southwest Lake Tahoe Lois Erickson Fall No Central Chicago Area Chapter Dodie Jewett 10 5-6 NY-NJ Long Island NY Shirley Ludington 1992 03 Australia and New Zealand Christchurch NZ Pam Collins 04 24-26 South Central Dallas TX Pat Ward Spring Southwest Palm Springs CA Lois Erickson Spring No Central Gr Cincinatti Chapter 07 8-12 99 Convention Kansas City KS Pat Mlady 08 29 Northwest Alaska Cleo Webb 10 1-4 SW & SC Joint Albuquerque NM L. Erickson/P. Ward Fall No Central Greater Detroit Chapter

NOTE: 99 members are welcome to attend all business meetings for which there are no registration fees.

DORIS ABBATE DIRECTOR

Democracy with decorum Activates non-USA constituents Sensitive to individual 99s Concerned, accountable, impartial Commitment to 99s and Directorship “Address issues Activate talents Long Island Clwpter, New York-New Jersey Section enthusiastically endorses Appreciate efforts” Charter Member Doris Abbate. Doris is for the organization, not herself. We feel confident that the majority of members will believe as we do. Doris has — DORIS ABBATE the extraordinary ability to lead us toward our continued worldwide growth.

International: 1988-1990 Secretary, Date Coordinator * Standing Rules Chair * Nominating Committee * Initiator International Section Meetings Read & Condense Minutes Chair * USPFT National Coordinator/Council * WPFC World Precision Flight Championships Steward * USPFT Finalist Honoree Forest of Friendship * Life Member joined 1961 * Corp. Experience * Comm/Inst ASEL NY-NJ Section: Governor * Vice Governor * Secretary * Treasurer * Revise Bylaws Chair * AE Scholarship Chair Member of National Assocation of Parliamentarians (NAP) * American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP) CFI OF THE YEAR—Sandra Provenzano BOOK REVIEW continued According to the Flight Instruc­ FAA’s safety programs for many history from Ann Noggle’s remi­ tors’ Safety Report, the newsletter years and was awarded FAA niscences of her service in the of the AOPA Safety Foundation, Accident Prevention Counselor of WASP are 38 pages of classic and reprinted originally from the the Year. pictures of women pilots taken FAAviation News, the Flight “During her 18-year flight between 1942-1944. The photos, Instructor of the Year Award was instructor career, Provenzano has all uncaptioned, depict the WASP given in 1990 to Sandra made many significant contribu­ as they were, on and off duty. Provenzano of Houston, TX. tions to aviation in the Houston “Noggle’s story is followed by Congratulations to pilot area. She originated the idea for photos taken of sixty-four WASP Provenzano. the Greater Houston Association at the 1986 reunion at Sweetwater, The article stated, “Sandra of Flight Instructors and has TX. To the last, these portraits, Provenzano comes by her love of served both as its past president individually serious, laughable, aviation honestly— her father was and in other positions. Next year, sometimes bizarre, reflect Anne a pilot. She started her aviation she will once again serve as the Noggle’s deep and continuing career in 1968 at a fixed base president of the association which interest in the natural process of operation. However, she soon is dedicated to increasing the aging, especially as it relates to outgrew her administrative posi- professionalism of its members women. In her previous book of photography, Silver Lining, “As a dedicated teacher interested in aviation safety, she tries to Noggle presented family and make difficult or complex aviation material enjoyable when she teaches. friends facing the reality of again. She theorizes that if it is enjoyable students are going to remember it." The full length photos in For God, Country, and the Thrill of It tion as she progressed in her flight and promoting general aviation in suggest that being a WASP could training and eventually served as the Houston area. She is also have been incidental to the pur­ Chief Flight Instructor and Chief actively involved with the recerti­ pose of this volume. Yet, no one Pilot for the same FBO. To more fication of the association’s flight can miss the glint in the eyes and effectively develop the scope of instructors. the feisty stance on the women as her interests in aviation safety, “Her community involvement they appear today. Despite the education, and flight training, Ms. includes being the assistant chief passage of time, these WASP still Provenzano formed her own flight instructor for a company possess the ‘right stuff.’ And why company, Aviation Training that works with the San Jacinto not? After all, Jackie Cochran Consultants, Inc., in 1983. Community College Pilot Devel­ hand-picked these gals from out of “As an airline transport certifi­ opment Program. The program the 30,000 young women who cated pilot, Gold Seal flight trains aspiring pilots with no flight applied for the program during the instructor, ground instructor, FAA experience to a level that can war. written test examiner and FAA qualify them as copilots in a “This is a wonderful read, not pilot examiner with more than commuter operation. just for the WASP and aviation 7,000 flight hours including more “As a dedicated teacher inter­ buffs. It stands as a monument to than 3,800 instructional hours, her ested in aviation safety, she tries all liberated women of the 1940’s advice and counsel is sought by to make difficult or complex who took part in the fray at the many aviation groups. She is aviation material enjoyable when height of the war. often invited to be a guest speaker she teaches. She theorizes that if “As for the WASP collectively, and recently formed an aviation it is enjoyable students are going the photo album will no doubt speakers bureau to help fill the to remember it. In this case, they produce a lively reaction from need for more aviation speakers in remember her and she deservingly both WASP and friends alike.” the Houston area. won the 1990 CFI of the Year Also from MINERVA, Kim “Ms. Provenzano has supported A w ard.’’ Krampitz reviewed N oggle’s For the aviation industry’s and the 99 BOOK REVIEW continued NEW HORIZONS God, Country and the Thrill of It. NETA SNOOK SOUTHERN She wrote, “...don’t expect to do Aviation pioneer Neta Snook Southern, who helped teach Amelia a lot of reading— the heart and Earhart to fly, has died in Los Gatos, CA, at the age of 95. Mrs. South­ soul of this book are the photo­ ern had operated Kinner Field in Los Angeles in 1920. “A year later, graphs. Noggle’s thirty-nine she began teaching Earhart to fly,” said her son, Curtiss Southern. She historic photos are well-chosen, also tested planes at Kinner, including an Airster that Earhart wrecked. reflecting the youth and hopeful­ “They were girls about the same age and family background, both from ness of the WASP. Laughing, the the Midwest, ” said Curtiss Southern, who added that his mother gave women pose in oversized flying up flying with his birth in 1922. “She always clothes; clad in winter flying gear said if she had a healthy baby, she would quit they doze in the sun awaiting their flying. Most of her friends had been killed. chance to fly. They throw coins She thought her luck eventually would run into a wishing well, for luck out.” In addition to her son, Mrs. Southern’s before a checkride. Two women survivors include a sister, two grandchildren, fly a B-29 called ‘Ladybird’ with a nine great-grandchildren, and a great-great- picture of Fifinella stencilled on grandchild. Photo, 1984, by Verna Wesr.j the side. Most of all, they are flying, and loving it. “Noggle took the final set of SHIRLEY SMITH 1936-1990 photos at a 1986 WASP reunion in There are many different reasons that attract a woman to flying. Sweetwater, Texas, forty years Shirley’s primary interest in flying was sparked in 1966 when her boys after the end of World War II. started flying with their dad. A family person, Shirley decided to fly, The pride of accomplishment is too. visible in every face. Whether Her husband, Clay, and their boys were flying from a local strip in clothed in uniforms or comfortable Athens, Alabama. The field now houses the Athens High School in civvies, these women face the athletic stadium. Shirley soloed in a J-5 Cub and was licensed in 1968, camera with dignity, knowing taking her checkride in a Maule. She is undoubtedly one of the few they’ve done something few women pilots to have obtained a private ticket with a STOL high- women anywhere can claim. This performance airplane. fact has shaped their lives. Shirley and Clay lived in many different areas of the country— New Through her photos, Noggle says, Jersey, Oklahoma, Bowling Green and Madisonville, KY, and Mobile, ‘We may not be young any longer, AL— prior to settling in Athens. It was in Athens that their ultimate but we are very much alive.’” 99 dream developed—managing an airport. In January of 1988, Shirley and Clay took over the management of Pryor Field. WASP, WWII, Shirley flew actively in her Warrior and Arrow as well as other Avenger Field. single-engine airplanes. She logged 1400 to 1500 hours. An active Sweetwater, Texas— a Memo­ member of the ALABAMA NINETY-NINES, she also participated in rial. If you are the CAF and the EAA. interested in Shirley will be truly missed, but now contibuting to the she has obtained the greatest wings of all. fund that will create Submitted by Sandy Reeves, Alabama the monument, send Chapter Ninety-Nines. a tax deductible gift to: WASP WWII Historic Monu­ ment. P.O. Box 1148, Sweetwater, TX 79556.

Artist’s conception: P.Swain Lewis continued on P. 26 COMMUNICATIONS IS THE KEY, by Barbara Meredith— from Canadian Flight Organizations communicate in a a chairman and vice-chairman; at Section meeting in August, 1990, variety of ways and, without an the section level a governor and the local American members were effective means of communica­ vice-governor; and at the interna­ joined by members from Canada tion, an organization loses its tional level there is a president and and Australia. Canadians were ability to function effectively as a vice president along with a board speakers at two events and a unit. However, the communica­ of directors. member from the New York-New tions effort does not necessarily All of the foregoing positions Jersey Section served as parlia­ have to be a large-scale operation; are elective and the usual term of mentarian. the required level of communica­ office is two years. It is a general Many chapters and sections also tion will vary from member to rule that a person will not fill a produce their own newsletters member. How a group communi- particular, office for consecutive which facilitate communication FIRE—AERIAL SURVEY FERRY MEDICAL SUPPLIES

cates, why and with whom, tells a terms, a provision that ensures that between meetings and provide a great deal about the nature of an one person does not get “stuck” in forum for information not ex­ organization. a specific job and that there are changed at meetings. Interna­ On the basic level, members of openings for new people to come tional Headquarters in Oklahoma the Ninety-Nines communicate in with new ideas. It will be seen City publishes a magazine which with their organization through an that this whole structure is part of goes to all members. As well, exchange. The members pay dues the communications network of information is exchanged by and in return receive a the Ninety-Nines organization. means of letters and notices newsmagazine, a membership The elected officers have the circulated among the various roster and a membership pin. For duty of running the organization levels of the organization. We many this is not enough involve­ and are responsible to the mem­ also endeavor to have articles ment; for others it is quite ad­ bers. It is therefore essential that published in other aviation and equate. Some members are happy they communicate with the mem­ non-aviation journals to familiar­ to know they are part of an inter­ bers in a variety of ways. At all ize non-members with the 99s. national organization and have the three levels there are regular Ninety-Nines communicate with option to participate more actively meetings. Chapters usually meet non-members, both pilots and if they so desire; others want to once a month and sections twice a non-pilots, through a variety of participate fully in meetings and year. There are regular board programs and public events. organized events on a year-round meetings at the international level Programs designed for pilots basis. plus a prestigious international include such activities as safety The Ninety-Nines is set up to gathering of all members hosted and proficiency seminars, both operate on three distinct levels: the by a different country each year. designed to encourage safe flying. local chapter; the section, consist­ At all levels, members exchange Information booths are set up and ing of several chapters; and the ideas, socialize and plan events. presentations made at airshows international body which com­ Often members from other parts of and other aviation events which prises all the sections. On each the organization attend these familiarize pilots and non-pilots level there are four officers, meetings as guests, speakers or to alike with the work of our organi­ including a secretary and trea­ provide “technical” assistance. For zation. Some chapters hold surer. At the chapter level there is example, at the U.S. Northwest “Flying Companion” Seminars Communications, continued Photos courtesy of Verna West designed to teach the non-pilot by encouraging aviation careers, about flying. The result is a more flight proficiency and currency— knowledgeable passenger who can but we also realize that all members be more helpful to the pilot. have something to offer even if they The Chicago Area Chapter has are not flying regularly or are not developed a program called Air interested in an aviation career. All Bears which teaches children members participate by paying about flying. Canadian Ninety- dues, attending meetings or helping TV HELICOPTER, Sausalito Nines present awards at Science to organize special events. They Fairs in connection with aviation- are therefore a part of an interna­ related projects. New programs tional communications network that AIR FLYING COMPANION SEM SCOUTS AIRPORT TOUR EDUCA­ TION FOR YOUTH

are continually being developed 5egan when the organization was and to encourage broader partici­ founded in 1929. pation, the international body All Ninety-Nines share a history presents yearly awards for the best of aviation involvement going back projects which are submitted for over 60 years. The communication consideration. began with a group of women who In summary, Ninety-Nines shared a love of flying and who communicate with members, pilots gathered to support each other and, and those members of the public- in fact, all women who had a desire at-large who have contact with to fly. That communication contin­ aviation. The objective is to ues today and is one of the primary USPFT HELICOPTER, TO promote women in aviation and to reasons for the ongoing success of PLACE NAV TARGETS. provide safety education for all the Ninety-Nines. 99 Below: X-Wind Landing, Crop members of the flying public. We Duster, Twin, and Floatplane. facilitate these goals by exchang­ ing information within the organi­ zation through meetings, newslet­ ters and shared activities. We attend aviation events and provide programs for pilots and non-pilots alike, beginning with school children of all age groups. Through these activities we hope to enhance our public profile and, ultimately, increase our member­ ship. Ninety-Nines also have a lot of fun and learn a lot from each other. We give support to our members

continued on next page PERSPECTIVE Governors’ Advisory Council by Pat Ward, (SCS Governor) Correspondent

Ninety-Nines of the ’90s enjoy corporate or parliamentary law. The Council is engaged in a privileges of advanced education To debate the question of when, lateral exchange of information and increased independence in how, why, and, inevitably, under regarding the interests and con­ both our professional and person whose administration our policies cerns of our members and to lives. We are more aware of evolved to the current operation of encourage member participation in finances and management. We are The Ninety-Nines is an exercise in this evaluative process. We have intricately involved in the work futility. Neither can we know established a meaningful relation­ place and in our communities. with any finality agreeable to all, ship with the Board and are in a Employing technological advances the goals for the organization of position to offer advice based on of mobility and communications, the colorful and unique individuals the suggestions and recommenda­ we contribute our expertise and who have emerged from our tions from our Sections. All experience to fulfill our objective membership over the years to revisions ultimately adopted by of engaging in meaningful and bring their distinct styles of lead­ the members will be the result of productive community service. ership to our corporate offices. many months— perhaps years—of The Ninety-Nines is our “volun- They are joined by hundreds— consideration.

“The Council is engaged in a lateral exchange of information regarding the interests and concerns of our members and to encourage member participation in this evaluative process. We have established a meaningful relationship with the Board and are in a position to offer advice based on the suggestions and recommendations from our Sections teer activity of choice.” now thousands—more 99s who Ninety-Nines are fiercely protec­ After more than 60 years, it is devotedly contribute their talents, tive of our image of dignity and appropriate that Ninety-Nines creativity and personal funds to prestige in the world of aviation. engage in critical self-analysis of carry out the real purposes and We invest ourselves with tena­ who and what we are; to reevalu­ philosophy of our organization in cious devotion to this organization ate the efficiency of our operating local communities around the whose principles we believe in policies and governing documents. world. They do so without the and endorse. We are equally Evaluation inspires change and, recognition of title or position. dedicated to each other, an honor­ inevitably, a passionate cacophony Solidly instituted through the able bastion of support from of opinions of almost crusade wisdom of those members and within— a dynamic network of proportion amidst our diverse elected volunteer administrators, nearly 7000 leaders, each one as perceptions of and commitment to our documents provide both the capable as the one next to her. our organization. protocols and processes to ap­ This is a stimulating time in our While change is exciting and proach progressive and timely historical organization, and will challenging, it is inherently met changes in our organization— an reflect the integrity, dedication with a measure of fear, resistance orderly system for debate and and perseverance of the total and, sometimes, frenetic interpre­ critical evaluation of all phases of membership to bring our organiza­ tation of the current language of our operation. To facilitate that tion into the contemporary world intent in our By-Laws and opera­ process, the Governors’ Advisory of aviation. It won’t happen tional documents. Those docu­ Council was approved by the overnight. It may not be com­ ments, rules and procedures span delegates at our 1990 Annual pleted to the total satisfaction of six decades and reflect the ever Meeting to enhance input and all members this year or next year. changing social, economic, and communication between our With cooperation and the dignity technological advances of world Section members and the Interna­ of good will, orderly process is history. They have been devel­ tional Board of Directors who are effective and the results will be oped by volunteers who were, vested with the responsibility of positive and productive. 99 admittedly, not always versed in managing our corporation. ARE YOUR FLY-BYS LEGAL?______by Karen Maish, Arizona Sundance 99s In March we conducted our Eighth Annual Shamrock Air Derby. We received many complaints from citizens of low flying aircraft as did the FAA and local police departments. When we got a call from the FAA, we braced ourselves for the worst. But what a surprise! The FAA offered to meet with us and discuss the problem. In return for our cooperative efforts and out of a respect for the good reputation of the Ninety-Nines, the FAA worked WITH us and not against us. With the help of the FAA, we now understand the FARs and have devised a plan to be sure that all future Shamrocks comply. We found the FAA attempting to ‘‘educate, not violate." This is evidence of a change of attitude within the FAA which seems to have started at the top and is now working its way down to the local offices. The next time you encounter the FAA, consider that this may be the beginning of a new era of mutual respect and cooperation with the FAA. We hope any encounter you might have can be as constructive and helpful as ours has been. IF YOU FLY IN OR PLAN EVENTS WHICH INCLUDE FLYBYS, CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE FARs BY THIS QUIZ: 1. Is it legal to conduct a flyby on or near an airport at 500 feet AGL? 2. Is it legal to do a 100 foot flyby in a sparsely populated area? 3. If a checkpoint was at 1500 ft MSL. near a 200 foot tower, is it legal to flyby at 2600 ft MSL (1100 AGL)?______THE ANSWERS ARE FOUND IN FAR 91.119. LET’S CHECK ON HOW WELL YOU DID. 1. NO. In general terms, it is ILLEGAL to conduct a flyby at an airport at 500’. Except for the purposes of take off and landing, which a flyby is neither, minimum safe altitudes are 1000’ AGL over congested areas and 500’ AGL over most other areas. Therefore, a 500’ flyby, even one arranged with the FBO, is forbidden. 2. YES. In sparsely populated areas or over open water, you may operate your aircraft at low altitudes providing you: a) maintain an altitude sufficient to pose no undue hazard to persons or property on the surface in case of engine failure and b) come no closer than 500’ horizontally to any person, vessel, vehicle or structure. 3. NO. Although the general rule is 1000’ AGL over congested or 500’ over most non-congested areas, and the 2600’ MSL here meets that rule, you must fly 1000’ above the obstacle, in this case, the tower— a minimum o f 2700’ MSL. If your event needs or wants to fly lower, the FAA has fonn 7711-2, Application for Certificate of Waiver of Authorization, the completion of which requests a one-time permission for non-standard flybys. Filed at least 45 days prior to your event, the FAA may approve, may occasionally deny your request, or may begin a dialogue with event organizers. During discussion, the FAA may make suggestions for improvement toward enhancing safety. Once approved, the waiver gives permission for your flybys.

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(Include $3 for postage and handling) THE WOMEN OF SUN ’N FUN 1991—A PHOTO ESSAY By Ann Cooper It seems fair to say that women narian takes to the air— inside or Oliver balancing the Standard with were primarily the “spouses” at outside of the cockpit. More Jessie and, on the wing of Gene most gatherings of those involved power to your joie de vivre, Littlefield’s red and white with the EAA, the Experimental Jessie! A photograph in this Stearman, Jessie is joined by a Aircraft Association, in the past. article, shows Suzanne Asbury- bevy of other wingwalkers: Myrt Strong, Judy Cole, and Cheryl Rae Littlefield. (Did you all get to see the shirt that Cheryl Rae used to wear? It had the answers to the questions most asked of her listed one after another. From her shoulders to her belt you could read, “Yes, it’s windy. Yes, I trust my pilot. Yes, my mother Above: Lockheed 12A. waiting for the Sunset. knows that I do this. No, I’m not Owned/flown by Steve and Suzanne Ashury- crazy, and so forth.” Evidently Oliver, this plane starred in The Amelia Earhart Story. Below: Steve and Suz at Cheryl wore that shirt to threads. controls and chart. When not in this twin, It was a clever idea.) Suzanne, right, is the Pepsi Skywriter.

Jessie Woods, barefoot on the wing, after a hiatus of 53 years. Steve Oliver coaxed her into a practice trip around the Lakeland But, tim es have changed! Many Airport on Thursday evening and a few mart women are taking to the center circuits for the media cameras on Friday. She puts the sun and fun into Sun ’n Fun! stage of the events that are de­ signed for the various sections of the enormous aviation organiza­ tion (homebuilt aircraft, warbird, antique and classic, ultralight,

rotorcraft, aerobatics) and were L to r: Myrt Strong, Jessie Woods, Judy Cole quite prevalent at Lakeland, and Cheryl Rae Littlefield. Florida’s Sun ’n Fun Convention To those interested in women in in April. Let me introduce you to aviation history, Arlene Beard a talented sampling. attended Sun ’n Fun and brought By far the most outstanding, to more than just dry history. She is this writer, was the return to the a delightful aspiring pilot, training wing of the Grande Dame of toward soloing HER MOTHER’S Wingwalking, Jessie Woods, (to BIPLANE! Arlene is the daughter right). You can see that on the of Melba Beard who learned to fly cover of this issue of the Ninety- with the famous Milo Burcham Nine News and read about it in and soloed (all 95 pounds of her) another article. But, it bears in an International. When Melba repeating when a spirited octoge­ went to take her commercial flight test, she was told, “I won’t give watch her performance, as they you the test. Women have no have the dealership for Mudry place in aviation.” Undaunted, Avions, builders of Cap aircraft. she returned the next day and A marvelous pilot, when Linda demanded that she be tested. isn’t wringing IAC precision Melba was still flying in her aerobatics out of her French-built seventies. She had owned several craft, she manages the Kermit Bird aircraft and now Arlene is the lucky owner of her mother’s Kinner-powered Bird. Arlene explained, “I always thought that my father was the famous one. He was Charles A.

Beard, the writer and historian Linda Meyers and her CAP 231. She’s looking who headed the history depart­ toward world competition in France in ’92. ment at Columbia University and On the aerobatic side of the field who published the H istory o f three lovely women were among B ill “H aw keye P ierce” E ic k o ff and Patti Civilization. Now, as I get a those who entertained the fans: “Hot Lips Houlihan” Wagstaff sling hash. chance to meet those who knew of Patti Wagstaff, Montaine Mallet Below, Patti taxies to parking after an ______incredible aerobatic display.______my mother, I am astounded at her and Linda Meyers. Patti fame and popularity among pilots. W agstaff put her Extra 260 1 told my mother that 1 was going through its usual faultless display to learn to fly her Bird, but she of precision aerobatics. She fur­ didn't live to see me fly it.” ther distinguished herself the The photograph of Arlene, morning of the media breakfast (below) dressed in her m other’s which had a M.A.S.H. theme. Weeks Museum at Tamiami goggles, scarf and helmet and How many can boast of having Airport, FL. In the W eeks Spe­ standing alongside her mother’s been served eggs and bacon by cial, she qualified in 1981 for the own biplane, was taken on the Patti, alias Hot Lips Houlihan? U.S. Aerobatic Team. In the set of the Walt Disney movie, Linda Meyers strapped on a Cap same craft, she attended the The Rocketeer, in which her 231. Cap 10 pilots, Montaine and World Contest in Austria in 1982 mother’s Bird is featured. Daniel Heligoin were intrigued to and, in 1984, in Hungary at which she claimed top prize. Linda said, “I won the Gold on my 30th birthday.” Two years later, Linda flew the Abernathy Streaker to another Gold, this time at the World Contest in England. In 1988, the same craft under Linda’s control, took the Gold medal in Canada. In 1990, she was second in the world in Switzerland and she has also flown in Australia, South Africa, Germany, Spain and France. Linda hones her skills in the Cap 231 in anticipation of the World Contest ’92 which will be held in France. THE WOMEN OF SUN N FUN, continued In the “Flying is Pure Pleasure” Lakeland is closed to traffic. This No mention of hard-working department, Mildred Albert Koen year, the Olivers added a new and gregarious women of Sun ’n (below) was lured to Sun ’n Fun. airplane to their hangar— the Fun would be complete without Lockheed 12A that has been kudos to our Nancy Wright and featured in several movies, includ­ Barbara Sierchio, Florida’s ing: The Amelia Earhart Story. Suncoast Chapter members. Talk Suzanne and Steve share the about tireless efforts! Never did cockpit duties in the twin-engined this writer walk past the Ninety- craft that has a unique history prior Nines tent without a cheerful to its show biz career. It was the greeting and a hearty hello from first spy plane to take aerial pho­ the two (and those with whom tography of the buildup of Nazi they share the pleasure and work). Germany and Mussolini’s Italy. At See Nancy Wright and Barbara Sun ’n Fun, the Lockheed was Sierchio below. The duo totes a available for Champagne Sunset hefty load of information and Cruises. Nancy Lansburgh (known on the airshow circuit as the Duck Lady in the Acme Duck and Airshow Company ) is also an She lived in Macon, GA, in the outstanding gourmet cook. With late thirties when the Civilian Pilot Nancy’s artistically arranged Training Program (CPTP) was platters of hors d’oeuvres and offered to college students. Steve and Suzanne’s smooth Mildred and one other female flying, the fortunate six passengers joined twenty-five males in the were treated and feted to sunset program and both earned their flights over central Florida. private licenses. Mildred, whose license is numbered 10707-40 and was issued by the CAA in 1939, is recently widowed and currently living in Ann Arbor, MI. She continues to fly, enjoying every adventure that life has to offer. She celebrated her 70th birthday flying aerobatics with the Red Barons airshow team. Although she received attention for being “the other woman” on the wings of the Standard when

Jessie Woods also rode the wing, Lucky participants in the maiden cruise Suzanne Asbury-Oliver has to be of Sidney, the luscious Lockheed 12A, one of the hardest workers of the (fo r Steve O liver a n d S u zanne A sbury- Oliver) I to r: Sam Lyons Jr. (aviation Sun ’n Fun scene. Selling tickets artist) and his wife, Vickie; Brian for her husband’s barnstorming Lansburgh (alias Krashburn T. rides, Suz lures biplane riders Throttlebottom), Suz, Jessie Woods, Steve, Nancy Lansburgh (gourmet when from the first light of morning not a Duck Lady) and Professor until the airshow begins and Emeritus, Dean Edmonds. continued on next page THIE WOMEN OF SUN N FUN, cont. THE FIRST KIT BUILT PULSAR FLIES by Ann cooper fund-raising wares about the Lavem Lawrence built a Pulsar, an Ninety-Nines to and from Sun ’n experimental homebuilt designed by Fun . They spend their hours as Mark Brown. In fact, it was the first volunteers to greet female pilots, kit-built Pulsar to make its debut. those hoping to be pilots, those About 80% of the work was done by Lavem who calls Loco, Oklahoma wishing to return to previous home. Loco? Like crazy? Lavem piloting— everyone. They take the laughed and admitted, “Yes, loco like f t . prize in the constant-smile-of- crazy. That’s what all my friends say welcome department! tome, ‘You’re crazy!’ But my son- No Sun 'n Fun is complete in-law, Jim Brewer, is quite a pilot and without an afternoon devoted to I got into flying because of him.” LJ ' Jessie Woods in the Women’s Lavem passed her Private Pilot Aircraft designer, Mark Brown (left), greets Craft Tent. Evelyn Blink and checkride in 1983. That license was the first builder to complete a Pulsar, Lavem Lawrence, who was aided by her others see that she is feted (and quickly followed with added multi- son-in-law, (right) Jim Brewer. that she speaks!) Although she engine and instrument ratings. She 65-horsepower Rotax 532.” complains that she has told her explained, “I got the multiengine Brown delineated most of the rating because we owned a Cessna stories, Jessie continues to enthrall required steps in his builder’s 310. We have since sold that and those who have heard her as much manual. Lavem added, “It is written purchased a Beech 18. I obtained the as those who hear her for the first up real well. It’s self-explanatory instrument rating because I thought like sewing or knitting. You just time. She is a delight. I have the that the time might come that I would follow the step-by-step directions. If privilege and joy of being Jessie’s need it. As far as building an airplane you concentrate on one page at a biographer and am hard at work is concerned, my son-in-law suggested time, get that piece done and don’t writing her book. However, I am that the fiberglass Pulsar would be an worry about anything else, then it is not alone in acknowledging that easy project for me. It turned out that logical to see where the next piece she puts the sun and the fun into way.” goes. It really has been pretty easy.” the entire week. If you are lucky, Lavem and Brewer spent six months Did Lavem read the entire manual involved with the building of her you’ll see and hear Jessie at the before starting the project? “Well,” airplane. Brewer was no stranger to Convention 1991, Orlando. You she said, “there are four books. I experimentals, having rebuilt a VP-2 will be luckier still to hear her at opened up the first and discovered and a Starduster II. He said, “Lavem Sun ’n Fun ’92. If you haven’t that the initial project is to build the said that she’d like to build an air­ scales for weighing the glue. Jim yet tried Lakeland, Florida, in plane—something simple. She didn’t was at work. I called him and early April, put it on your list! 99 want a long-term project. She started said,'You’d better get home. I don’t mentioning it at about the time that think that I’m going to be able to Mark Brown was introducing his build the scales.’ But I kept reading Starlite. I suggested that design to and finally decided that I would cut Lavem, but she didn’t want to end up one board and then another board with a single-place aircraft. We and see what happened. By the time waited and, in 1988, Brown introduced that Jim got home, I had the neatest the Pulsar. I found an article written little scale built that you ever saw. about it, bought the magazine, brought That gave me all the confidence in it home and put it down in front of her. the world. I figured that if I could ‘Here’s your airplane,’ I told her.” get the scales built, I had it made.” Lavem took delivery of the Pulsar Slings made from two-by-fours kit in January of 1989. She and and some looped belting had to be Brewer towed a stock trailer to San built for rolling the fuselage. Lavem Antonio to obtain it. Lavem said, “It said, “The Pulsar is so light that a was my project, but Jim helped me woman can roll it and do anything with the hard parts like the technical that she wants with it. The basic stuff and the engine—a watercooled, MARILYN T. SCHAEFER, member of the Wisconsin Chapter, will be sorely missed. MELBA SMITH died after a three and one half year bout with a liver metastis of her colon cancer. JANE HASELDEN died at age 87 in Lancaster, KY. In addition to becoming a pilot, Miss Haselden traveled around the world at least twice, became a college French teacher, was a dean and historian and was also an accomplished swimmer. Bom in 1903, Jane Haselden first took an airplane ride in Lexington, KY, in 1936, the year that she received a bachelor’s degree from Transylvania College. In 1932, she received a master’s degree from Columbia University and followed that with study at the Sorbonne and the University of Michigan. In 1941, she received her doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky and her private pilot’s license. She became part-owner of a Piper Cub and spent her lunch hours flying over the Lexington countryside. A past president of the Kentucky Association of Deans of Women, member of the American Association of Teachers of French, AAUW, and a member of the CAP during WWII, she will be missed by a sister-in-law, Virginia Haselden of Louisville, two nieces, a nephew, and all those who knew this remark­ able woman. long. I rode with you about an hour week) is a help. “They were the first to fly and and a half and you were doing great.” Lavem’s husband, H.D., enjoys were actually ahead of us at some Then he smiled and added, “I bet I’m watching the family members and stages. Their input helped me with the only pilot in the world who owns their flying machines. Lavem said, kit details as well as information for and flies an airplane with his mother- “He figures that he should receive the builder manuals. They came up in-law.” honorable mention for the money that with new ideas on their own: the he spent on me.” baggage compartment, the radios Mark Brown, the Texan who and antennas. They showed initia­ designed the Pulsar, said, “Lavem has tive, yet they spoke with me on been one of the most exciting builders every detail throughout the building that we’ve had—not because she is a process. They called me often to lady, but because she is obviously ensure that all of their planned qualified. She has built one of the changes were acceptable aerody- finest airplanes that I’ve ever seen. It namically and structurally. That is is impressive. It is exciting. The team very important.” effort and the relationship of these two Lavem Lawrence offered some people is neat. They set fine examples advice for other prospective airplane Lavem couldn’t resist "trying on the cockpit for the rest of us. homebuilders. She said, “My for size" as soon as she had the Pulsar built. “She has built this airplane with real suggestion for other women is for Lavem appreciated following Jim care and quality. She and Jim have them to leave the knitting and in the Beech 18 as she entered the gone through everything, have asked sewing until they get a little older. traffic pattern for Oshkosh ’89. me the right questions so that I know Fly airplanes while they are young, Having a flight leader to guide you that the details are correct. They’ve like me.” 99 into the world’s busiest airport (for a been quite professional.

^ J a y e H o w e s

Currently International Membership Chairman

Writer, Designer and Producer of your Membership Brochures

Leadership Chairman, Southwest Section

Twice Past Chapter Chairman

Commercial, Instrument Pilot

Proven Management Skills FOR INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR | Becoming a 99 was one of the proudest moments of my life. This organization has allowed me to flower as an individual and to grow as a pilot. 1 love the 99s and what they represent. That is why lam most eager to serve as your International Director. I pride myself on being task-oriented. /4s Membership Chairman, I accepted the challenge of creating and producing our new membership brochure which is now in wide use throughout the 99s. I have been an active member of the 99s since 1982 when I joined the San Fernando Valley (California) chapter. M y flying is primarily in a 1946 Navion which my husband and I proudly display at airshows. I look forward to serving you and working with you. JESSIE WOODS RIDES THE WING

AGAIN!! BY ANN COOPER

Elsewhere in this issue you can speaking of sexual freedom, than years: a show a week, 52-weeks read about the wonderful women it is today. But, there was a great per year. Jessie wingwalked, of Lakeland, Florida’s Sun ’n Fun manifestation of offbeat things and parachute jumped, did acrobatics Convention in April. I wrote, “By they were all acceptable.” on a ladder suspended beneath far the most outstanding, to this Yes! At Sun ’n Fun 1991, Jessie biplanes. A pilot, she occasionally writer, was the return to the wing Woods was willing to bring back flew aerobatics during an airshow the frivolous fun. Here she was, and she logged lots of miles, an agile 82-years-young, willing delivering a craft from one to do it again, by choicel airshow site to another. It was in 1938— 53 years ago— By 1938, however, the sounds of that Jessie last walked on the wing war were rumbling from Europe of a Travel Air or a Stearman. and our U.S. government was alert That was the year that the Civil to the probability of involvement Aeronautics Authority (forerunner which turned the attention of to the FAA) forced the closure of aviation to military build-up. That the highly successful Flying Aces was part of the impetus to shut John E. Thomson and his wife, Dorothy, Air Circus that was spearheaded down the Flying Aces. But previous owners of the Standard, with Jessie. and run by Jimmie and Jessie closure of the aerial circus was of the Grande Dame of Woods. Their exciting aerial more predicated on the attempt of Wingwalking, Jessie Woods.” circus was the longest running of the CAA to encourage “good, That bears more exhaustive any of the early air circuses. They safe, reliable” aerial transportation treatment. After all, most of us performed for nine consecutive than on military build-up. They wouldn’t dream of wingwalking. Many of us know that the reason that Jessie wingwalked in the late ’20s and during the ’30s was because she and her barnstorming husband were hungry! Arthur Schrieber wrote, in Dade and V ecsey’s Getting O ff the Ground, “You can’t imagine what it was like unless you lived in that era. Prohibition had just come in, bootlegging was colorful, it was a glamour era incomperable to anything else in the world— the age of flagpole sitting, human flies walking up the sides of buildings, guys standing on their heads in the lobby of the Metropolitan Opera, people in raccoon coats, bathtub gin, eating goldfish live. It wasn’t Steve Oliver and Suzanne Asbury Oliver join any more licentious, if we’re Did Jessie enjoy riding the wing again ? Jessie after Jessie’s FIRST WINGWALK IN Does her expression speak for itself? She's 53 Y E A R S (and S u za n n e ’s 2 n d ever!!). ______Incredible!!______THE SCENE IS LAKELAND, FLORIDA'S SUN ’N FUN, THE PILOT IS STEVE OLIVER, THE LADIES ARE SUZANNE ASBURY-OLIVER, LEFT WING, AND JESSIE WOODS, RIGHT WING. wanted people to buy tickets to fly Steve, Suzanne and Nancy and red letters on the side of the in airliners and wanted to see the Lansburgh (a balloon pilot and highly reflective green fuselage. demise of the “daredevil ” barn­ member of the Acme Duck and Suzanne thoroughly enjoyed storming antics that had been Airshow Company act) made an herself in her wing riding pre­ typical of the rollicking, unregu­ unheralded trip around the pattern. mier, although she admitted with lated flying of the 1920s and Only when they were taxiing in, a grin, “My legs grew very tired. 1930s. the two women laughing, did we Do you suppose it could have This year, modem barnstormer, catch sight of the, back from the been due to tension?” Steve Oliver, airshow pilot (the practice run. Then, prior to alerting Jessie was radiant. “Oh, what Pepsi Skydancer) and owner/pilot the media to the excitement, Steve, fun that was. I could smell the of the 1928 Standard that previ­ Suzanne, and Jessie took another air, look down and see those ously belonged for 34 years to practice ride on Thursday evening beautiful pine trees. I was hungry retired TWA pilot Johnny in preparation for the big media when I walked the wings in the Thomson, planned Jessie’s return event on Friday morning. ’30s. Jimmie made me do it and, to the wing carefully. He enlisted Johnny Thomson and his wife, the very first time, I was never the help of his wife, the talented Dorothy, were there to grab more terrified in my life. This Pepsi Skywriter pilot, Suzanne Jessie’s hand and to wish her well. time it was a lark.” Asbury-Oliver, who agreed to It was Johnny’s first chance to see That sweetheart, Jessie balance the act by riding on the the Standard in its resplendent new W oods— she’s incredible! left wing. Before coaxing a paint job complete with Touring 99 barefoot Jessie onto the wing, America, Beagle Air Tours in gold AMELIA EARHART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND— a n in e t y -n in e s scholarship p r o g r a m

A SILENT AUCTION for RARE AE COMMEMORATIVE AIR MAIL COVER, by Alice Hammond The AE Memorial Scholarship Trustees are offering the remaining 1983 Commemora­ tive Cover for sealed bids at the Convention in Orlando in July. Bids will be opened Saturday, July 13 at 4 PM. The winner will be announced at the banquet that evening. This cover is a 1963 Amelia Earhart 8-cent Airmail First Day Cover recancelled July 24,1983 at Atchison, Kansas, with an additional 8-cent AE Airmail and a 13- cent Tree Stamp added. It is signed by Muriel Earhart Morrissey, and Charter Ninety-Nines: Melba Beard, Betty Huyler Gillies, Nancy Hopkins Tier, and Fay Gillis Wells. The following anniversaries are observed: 1783 MAN’S FIRST FLIGHT— MONGOLFIER; 1963 AMELIA EARHART AIRMAIL STAMP; 1963 AE HOWLAND IS­ LAND BEACON RELIT; 1973 FOREST OF FRIENDSHIP INITIATED. A minimum bid is $75.00. Mail your tax deductible bid by check payable to AEMSF, with a Stamped, Addressed Envelope to: Alice Hammond, 15 Oakdale Drive, Millville, NJ 08332-2438. The bid must be received prior to July 6, 1991. Checks for unsuccessful bids will be returned. 99

S ie c t ^ A . LEE ORR International Director Best Qualified 20 year veteran of The Ninety Nines, Inc. 18 years experience in office, Southeast Section Governor Vice Governor, Secretary, A.E. Scholarship Winner

Chief Pilot, 141 Flight School • FAA Written Test Examiner FAA Pilot Examiner • Accident Prevention Counselor LEE’S GOAL I “To recognize and encourage the participation of all members in the governing affairs and policies of the organization and to enhance the image and credibility of the 99s in the World of Aviation." INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Orlando, Florida by Nancy Wright, Convention Chairman Plan to go “Up, Up and Away with the Ninety-Nines” to Orlando, Florida for the 1991 International Convention, July 10-14, 1991.

What is more refreshing than a group of oung people thriving on every bit of knowledge they can get in the field of aviation and space? A bunch of rowdy, ambitious children are OUR FUTURE PILOTS AND ASTRONAUTS! In a small cluttered classroom in Oldsmar, Florida, a group of young astronauts, under the direction of the leaders, Jeri Antozzi and 99 Marie Grien, are making decorations for the Banquet at the 99 Convention in Orlando. Needless to say, they are thrilled to be a part of our Convention. Covered with dripping paste covered paper, paint, water and other sundry, globby things that go into the making of shuttles, they sing, talk, work, and ask a zillion questions. “ What are the Ninety-Nines? Gee, you ladies fly? My dad flies! My grandma flies! You’re having a real astronaut at this banquet where the decorations are going to he? Gosh, are we lucky to be a part ofthisV' I think WE are the fortunate ones to have such enthusiasm for a project for a group of people they don’t even know! These kids give of themselves with a sense of pride knowing they are providing a service to the 99s. PROVIDING A SERVICE THEY ARE! THANK YOU, OLDSMAR AND BELLAIRE YOUNG ASTRONAUTS! Special THANKS, too, to the Florida Goldcoast Chapter and New England Section for donations to the Convention! UP, UP AND AWAY TO THE ORLANDO CONVENTION! THE OKLAHOMA AIR SPACE MUSEUM RECEIVES GIFTS Two foundations have made the death early in 1989. Rex Madeira, exhibits and a rating of the mu­ Oklahoma Air Space Museum president of the Page Foundation, seum as one of the top 10 air space richer by $2 million. The first said its goal is to award grants and museums in the nation.” million, awarded by the Clarence donations to aviation-related In an article in The Daily Okla­ E. Page Foundation, Inc., was organizations, including scholar­ homan, Finch reportedly said, given to the Kirkpatrick Center ships for students of aviation “We are thrilled with the awards. and the gift was matched by John education. The earnings generated We will have money from income E. Kirkpatrick, a well-known by this $2 million fund will yield to really expand our educational philanthropist for whom the approximately $120,000 annually program, one of our most impor­ Kirkpatrick Center was named and to support the operating budget of tant efforts. You need to reach who serves on the board of the the museum. children early and even if it is a Page Foundation, according to The Oklahoma Air Space Mu­ non-profit program, it still costs writer Joan Gilmore of the Journal seum Affiliated Fund at the Okla­ money to put it on..” Record. The funds were placed in homa City Community Founda­ The matching gifts offer an the Oklahoma City Community tion becomes the sixth major non­ enormous boost for the museum in Foundation. profit endowment fund held by the its quest toward financial stability. Gilmore wrote, “The Page Oklahoma City Community Of import to the Ninety-Nines, Foundation, named for the avia­ Foundation. this is an example of some of the tion pioneer who initiated the The museum director, Don monies that are available to avia­ Oklahoma Air Space Museum, Finch, was quoted as having said, tion organizations such as ours. was established in 1981, but was “We can look forward to new and not activated until after Page’s improved programs, quality 99 Experience makes the difference... Alexis Ewanchew for International Board of Directors Experienced Leadership: ‘ Presently International Director ‘ Editorial Director THE NINETY-NINE NEWS ‘Trustee Amelia Earhart Birthplace Board ‘ Liaison for Membership & Award of Merit ‘ Past Governor Southeast Section ‘Chairman many section and chapter committees ‘ Director Florida Race Pilots Association ‘Active pilot with instrument rating ‘ Manager with Southern Bell A dependable, dedicated, organized and loyal Ninety-Nine Alexis Ewanchew, International Ninety-Nine Director member since 1976. DRUG SMUGGLERS! by Claire Drenowatz It was a lovely spring mom- The three were on their way to protect the over-zealous. ing in 1974. The pilot of the visit the granny lady of a friend I never did find out who Cherokee Six landed at R eally of the pilot, a lady who was turned us in, but the person Big Airport in California, on a going to teach them how to apparently didn’t know that flight plan from Medium Small make patchwork quilts. The dope runners d o n ’t file flight about fifty miles north. Her first two bags contained scraps plans, pull up to FBOs or the passenger was in the FBO’s gleaned from a muu-muu fac­ bases of control towers in waiting area, along with two tory. The second three held broad daylight. They don’t big garbage sacks which they batting sufficient for three quilts. talk to air traffic control during tossed in the back of the plane. When last seen, the sheriff was the entire flight. Off they went, on a flight plan apologizing profusely, prodded In remote areas, where air­ to M edium Big Airport across by the finger-shaking of the planes are basic transportation, the Bay. there are per­ Landing at fectly legitimate Medium Big, the reasons for most pilot pulled up to of the suspicion- “In remote areas, where airplanes are the base of the arousers listed in tower, where she basic transportation, there are perfectly the article: no picked up an­ legitimate reasons for most of the suspi- radio contact, other passenger cion-arousers listed in the article: no radio seats missing, and three more contact, seats missing, many containers, many containers, big sacks. Off waiting vehicles, remote strips, refueling waiting vehicles, they went to from drums, evidence of operation from remote strips, Really Tiny, dirt strips, refueling from drums, over­ refueling from about an hour’s inflated shocks and oversized tires, new drums, evidence flight up the paint, added doors, and extra fuel tanks.” of operation from valley. They dirt strips, were on a flight refueling from plan and were drums, over­ talking to either inflated shocks Approach Control or Center the granny lady who was currently and oversized tires, new paint, entire way. his kids’ baby-sitter and for­ added doors, and extra fuel When they landed at Really merly his high-school English tanks. Tiny, they were met by the local teacher. If the original article sheriff and three deputies, with The story is true. I was pilot­ prompted you to start think­ drawn weapons and hostile ing the airplane and I was re­ ing like a junior G-man, attitudes. The law officers minded of the incident by the think a little harder for a demanded to see the contents of article, “How to Spot a Drug second before you pick up the five large sacks. After a Smuggler,” in the April Ninety- the phone. couple of tense moments, the Nine N ews. The names of the pilot and her passengers were passengers and the granny lady more than a little amused when aren’t given because I d on ’t (Thank you, Claire, for examination of the sacks re­ have their permission. The rest another viewpoint. Ed.) vealed batting and fabric scraps. of the names are concealed to UPS Representative, Bill Beem, presented a check Above: Jessie with for $5000 to International President Marie Susan Dusenb£ry Christensen at a reception during the Spring Board of and, to the right, Directors Meeting. Beem made the surprise an­ with Myrt Strong (1) nouncement that the grant would be awarded annu­ and Cheryl Rae ally. Littlefield.

THE 17TH ANNUAL SUN ’N FUN FLY-IN REPORT

The 17th Annual Sun ’n Fun EAA Fly-In was held April 7 to 13, 1991, at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. As the second largest aviation fly-in in the nation, Sun ’n Fun has grown to world-wide propor­ tions. This year’s record attendance of 280,414 contributed to an economic impact of $20,681,600. Over 300 media representatives from 15 countries covered the Fly-In. The tremendous state, national and inter­ national media coverage received during Sun ’n Fun cannot be effectively measured but definitely impacts the area’s economy by providing extensive coverage on Lakeland to prospective business interests and visitors. The 1991 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In set new records in almost every category: • 154 forums were conducted by aviation experts during the week, drawing an attendance of 5,647 participants. • Four workshops held throughout the week registered 25,734 attendees. •Over 3,038 Polk County students and their teachers/chaperones participated in educational tours of Sun ’n Fun, coordinated by the Chamber Foundations’s Polk Economic Education Council. • 1,170 international visitors representing 47 countries registered at the International Visitor Center. • 30,117 air traffic movements were recorded by Sun ’n Fun air traffic controllers during the week.

Contributing to the overall success and record attendance of this year’s Sun ’n Fun were the over 1,300 volunteers led by Sun ’n Fun Executive Director Billy Henderson, and Sun ’n Fun President Bill Eichoff, and all the staff at Sun ’n Fun. The date for the 18th Annual Sun ’n Fun EAA Fly-In has been set for April 5-11,1992. The people who gather in Lakeland at Sun ’n Fun would love to have you there. FAA RATINGS GUARANTEED—A&P; GLOBE LOANS, LOANS, LOANS FIBERGLASS, LTD., INC. I-A; FE. Ratings guaranteed LOANS...for new and used aircraft in 4 DAYS. FAA-PMA APPROVED LOANS...for new engines and overhauls Call now: MANUFACTURER OF LOANS...for avionics American Flight Academy, PIPER REPLACEMENT PARTS 10727 Airport Road, Everett, Made o l H excef Fiberglass Cloth and Flame Retardant Resin FOR ALL YOUR AIRCRAFT WA 98204. 206-355-3117 Cherokee / Warrior / Archer / Arrow / Dakota FINANCING NEEDS Lance /Saratoga / Comanche /Tomahawk .---k ACIOCCCdlt CAMERON AIRPARK, CA Aztec /Seminole / Seneca / Navajo Owner will finance a ■ Wing Tips w/wo Reco Lites ■ Tailcones Inc.' ■ FwdlAft Dorsals ■ Stabilator Tips newer home on ■ Wheel Pants & Fairings ■ Vertical Caps CALL (301) 6 4 3 -7 7 0 0 AIRPORT TAXIWAY. LAKELAND REGIONAL AIRPORT Hangar, Spa—a beauty! 3240 Dranefield Road Lakeland, Florida 33811 USA CAMERON AIRPARK, Only $340,000 800 899-2707 ■ 813 644-2178 Call CALIFORNIA FAX 800 966-6919 ■ FAX 813 646-6919 LUXURIOUS 4200’ HOME Agent: MAUREEN STUDEN ------— ------M e m b e r Breathtaking Master Suite 916-988-4000 WITH 1200’ HANGAR ON TAXIWAY MY GOD! IT’S A W OM AN,” the TO 4000’ RUNWAY. $499,900 Career Stalled? autobiography of Nancy-Bird Walton. Call Agent: MAUREEN STUDEN • Personalized “fast-track” guidance from experienced airline captains Your copy can be purchased by sending 916-988-4000 * In-person or phone consultations to help vou avoid expensh’e mistakes $20 to P.O. Box 136, St. Ives 2075 Aviation Career Counseling ao.vc8r.9493 ______N.S.W. Australia.______RAISE FUNDS for your CHAPTER- 799 X. Ontare Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 SILVER WINGS FRATERNITY WEL­ Exquisite French Eau de Parfum and IN A NUTSHELL, A NEWSLETTER COMES YOU 25 YEARS AFTER SOLO! personal care items for 1/4 to 1/2 store OF WELLNESS FOR WOMEN. A KIT AND NEWSPAPER: DUES $10 prices PLUS make money! For info: 6 ISSUES FOR $12 ANNUALLY. WRITE:Russ Brinkley, Beverley Mitchell, PO Box 896, President, Silver Wings Fraternity, SAMPLE: Susan Kennedy Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48303. Box 11970, HARRISBURG, PA 17108 1203 Elm Blvd.Liberal, KS 67901 ______313-540-3043.______OR CAM 717-737-9S2S______

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