JANUARY, 1964 JJinetijUme Hem lutions are voted on, whatever the results President's Column are, Ninety-Nines is a better organization y\'.;nrl!| Ai'i.r ,j\jeuis How great is YOUR interest in Ninety- because YOU took part. Nines? Have you ever thought, “Why When YOU participate in Ninety-Nines am I a Ninety-Nine? Did I join just be­ your interest grows. It is only by utilizing cause I am a ‘joiner,’ or did I join be­ YOUR talents and abilities to the fullest cause I wanted to give of myself to that we can provide the close relation­ TV provide a close relationship among wo­ ship which is our goal. Our opportunity men pilots and to unite them in any for greatness and growth depends on movement that may be for their benefit YOU. Ninety-Nines is YOUR organization. or for that of avaition in general, which Are you a “giver” or a “taker” ? How is the purpose of our organization.’’ great is YOUR interest? JANUARY, 1964 You may feel the Ninety-Nines is such Sincerely, a large organiaztion the percentage of Ruth Deerman, President Official Publication of places for members to serve on the Inter­ The Ninety-Nines, Inc. The Ninety-Nines, Inc. national level is small. However, as a Headquarters, Terminal Building member, if you are voicing your opinions PROJECT M.A.P. Will Rogers Field to those you have elected to serve, then P. O. B ox 99 you too are serving at the International Two years ago the Ninety-Nines em­ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma level. When you fail to cast your vote, barked upon Project M.A.P. to encourage the establishment of more airports Headquarters Secretary, or voice your opinions, and just ride along throughout the country. In the time since Carol Craig with the tide, you become a “ taker” rather than a “ giver.” Our organization then, those working on the project have is only as strong as the interest of each Studied the problem on a national level Editor individual member. and have exerted vigorous efforts to in­ DONNA T. MYERS fluence the thinking of those in the FAA, 11603 E. 6th P la ce From the Chapter level up to the In­ the National Park Service, and in posi­ D enver, C olorado 80010 ternational level a few members can put tions of national authority, to throw their on the projects and do all the work. But leadership behind the cause df small air­ Associate Editor how much better the results are if we ports. DOROTHY L. YOUNG have the active participation of each It is the opinion of the Project M.A.P. 6512 N.W . 20th D rive member. We need YOUR participation in committee that Ithe time has now come Bethany, Oklahoma the projects, politics and government of when the maximum amount of good can our Ninety-Nines. be done on the local and state level. The INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Each individual member can partici­ help of local Ninety-Nines chapters is President pate in the politics of the Ninety-Nines. requested inputting their strength behind RUTH DEERMAN The time has come for chapters to send this small airports project that is so vital *405 Camino Real in YOUR nominations for YOUR Inter­ to the growth of aviation. Chapters are El Paso, Texas national Officers. It is the duty of each urged to take action in the following Vice-President member to insist that your chapter have ways: ALICE ROBERTS a meeting to discuss potential candidates. 1. Survey their states for places which 719 W . O rchid Lane At this meeting even the newest mem­ need or want airports. Phoenix 21, A rizona ber can learn the qualifications of those 2. Meet with state and local officials you feel are worthy and capable of help­ Secretary and business leaders, urging their ing your officers. She, too, can express cooperation in the establishment of MARTHA ANN READING her opinion. After you have chosen those 2704 M ilton airports in needing localities. you would like to see on the ballot, your 3. Increase state interest in the de­ Dallas 5, T exas secretary will write them for permission velopment of airstrips in State Parks. to nominate them and for their accep­ Treasurer This may be done by selecting suit­ ELIZABETH V. “SUSIE" SEWELL tance to serve if elected. When this per­ able sites and making specific recom­ c/o Catlin Aviation Co. mission is received the names are sent mendations to state aviation com­ P.O . B ox 2398 by your secretary to the Nominating missioners, government members Committee. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and governors. The Nominating Committee is composed Executive Committee of five members who are elected by the It is hoped that each chapter will ap­ LYDIELLEN “LYGIE” HAGAN Ninety-Nine membership. From the list point a M.A.P. chairman to coordinate South 1907 Oneida PI. of candidates nominated they select the efforts in this direction. Those working Spokane 14, Washington two names for each office to go on the on Project M.A.P. need information about your activities. Please forward informa­ LOUISE SMITH ballot. It is important that every chapter send in nominations. This is YOUR oppor­ tion about action and efforts toward fur­ 421 E dgedale D rive thering of airport establishment, to Pro­ High Point, North Carolina tunity to have the kind of leadership YOU want. ject M.A.P., Virginia Thompson, Wash­ ANNE ROETHKE ington, D. C. Chapter. Just as each of you can have a voice 3219-A South 40th Street in our politics, so can you have a voice Milwaukee, Wisconsin in our government. NOW is the time to Headquarters Committee Chairman send resolutions to the Resolutions Com­ Notice MARY LESTER mittee. If you are not satisfied with the Time for revisions to the Consti­ 3001 Quail C reek R oad way things are run. now is the time to tution has been extended to Feb­ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma do something about it. If you have an ruary 15, 1964! Send to Broneta idea that would make Ninety-Nines a Evans, Minco, Okla. DEADLINE FOR NEWS — better organization, now is your oppor­ The 20th of Each Month tunity to present it. Then, when the reso­ BLUE GRASS AIRPORT, Lexington, Ky.; Deadline March 1, 1964 MORGANTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, Nominations for International Officers Editorial Morgantown, W. Va.; and following a for the fiscal year 1964-65 are now in To all my favorite Ninety-Nines: waterfront finish, the contestants will land order, and must be postmarked not later MAYDAY! Your editor is not too at the ATLANTIC CITY MUNICIPAL than March 1, 1964. bright at best. I made the mistake AIRPORT at Pomona, N. J. (NAFEC). Submit one name for each office in at tirst by opening your envelopes, You Will be hearing shortly from Geri compliance with the following: placing the reports in your file, and Hill, Ninety-Nines Ways and Means Chair­ 1. Candidate must be an active member then pitching the envelope. I have man, about your Chapter’s support of with current physical. now learned not to open the en­ the 1965 POWDER PUFF DERBY. All 2. Candidate’s written consent to serve velope until I am ready to put out contributions should be sent to her at 500 if elected must accompany her nomi­ the next issue—due to the fact that Avenue G, Apt. 10, Redondo Beach, Calif., nation, or refer to known acceptance now and then someone forgets to made out to ALL-WOMAN TRANSCON­ given to another Chapter. put her name, chapter or section on TINENTAL AIR RACE, INC. Your con­ 3. Candidate’s aviation and Ninety-Nine the top of the report. I am lazy at tributions sent in last year are presently history must accompany each nomina­ best, but I would appreciate it if hard at work on the 1964 Race, for which tion—not over 40 words. you would list: your Board is most appreciative! Com­ 4. Nominating Committee members are 1. Section plete information kits on the 1964 Race not eligible as candidates. 2. Chapter will be available after February 1st. Send 5. Eligible incumbents shall be renomi­ 3. Reporter’s Name 50c to cover costs to All Woman Trans­ nated by the same procedure as all Also—love all the little personal continental Air Race, Teterboro Airport, candidates. notes—keep it up. But would kinda Teterboro, N. J. 6. Candidates shall accept nomination for like to have you staple your per­ only one office. sonal note on your report—don’t in­ clude it in the report, as then it Coming Events President Ruth Deerman is eligible for needs to be retyped—and also your renomination as President. Vice-President February 9, 1964: Southwest Section, last name on the personal note. Alice Roberts is eligible for renomina­ San Gabriel Valley Chapter, hostesses at Sometimes they are spread out tion as V.P. Secretary Martha Ann Read­ Brackett Field in Laverne, Seminar by on the dining table, the den desk, ing is not eligible for renomination as Weather Bureau Forecast Center in Los and visiting firemen arrive and I Secretary. Treasurer Elizabeth Sewell is Angeles. have to scoop them all up—not al­ eligible for renomination as Treasurer. April, 1964: Southwest Section, Los ways in good order and I lose the Nominating Committee: Submit one Angeles Chapter, hostesses, spring sec­ whole trend of thought, if they are name. Only one name from each Section tion meeting. not attached. I get a little be­ will appear on the ballot as candidate for wildered with some 30 to 40 reports April 3rd or 4th (?): Colorado Chapter, the Nominating Committee.