The 28th Annual International Women in Aviation l Conference Thursday March 2 2017 TheSPONSORED BY SIGNATURE Daily FLIGHT SUPPORTT Let’s Get This Party Started re you ready to These exhibitorsUPDATES and corporate members have been added change your life? since the conference program listing was printed in Avia- ARecharge your bat- tion for Women magazine. teries? Make new friends? See old friends? Ready to New Exhibitors or Booth Changes MILLER CHRISTOPHER Connect, Engage, and In- 334 Air Cargo Carriers LLC spire? We are for sure, 331 Federal Aviation Administration and, after more than a 534 VT AAA year’s worth of planning, 535 U.S. Coast Guard we’re set to go. You’ll en- New WAI Corporate Members joy a roster of motivating Aviation Analysis Group speakers, an exhibit hall Cutter Aviation ABQ packed with companies and organizations who want to meet you and Ferguson Airport dozens of education seminars to educate and inform. Round that out with meal events, social gatherings, and impromptu get-togethers #WAI17Conference App and you’ve got a full three days ahead. Download the app today! Visit the App If you are a repeat attendee, welcome back. We’re glad you’re here. Store or Google Play and search for WAI Conference. If you are a first-timer, you will be able to experience for yourself For all other devices, including BlackBerry, Windows, and what all the talk is about. We are often told that attending a WAI con- other web browser-enabled devices, simply point your mobile ference can be life changing. New people, new learning experience, browser to www.m.Core-Apps.com/waic2017 new contacts, new life strategies—new jobs? They are all possibili- ties here. We’ve set the stage for all of this change to happen, and the rest is New Member Benefit: up to you. What you take home is a result of what you put in to your Join or renew your Women in Avia- activity over the next few days. Study your conference guide, confer tion International membership at the with the WAI conference app to make sure you take advantage of all conference and receive a FREE Gleim the opportunities here. One other bit of advice: consider donating an FAR/AIM book and your choice of an hour or two of your time as a volunteer. It’s a great way to meet new online Flight Review Ground Train- friends and become more than just an attendee. ing Course or Pilot Refresher Course. This is not a time to be shy. Introduce yourself to people, ask ques- A $46.90 value. Go to booth 434 in the tions, listen, and step out of your comfort zone. There are literally exhibit hall with your WAI membership receipt (or Gleim thousands of fascinating women and men here with lifetimes of ex- voucher) to receive your free materials today. perience to share. Take advantage of everything. Here’s to a great conference for all of us! Spread the Word! Help share the excitement of attending a Women in Aviation Conference by using the hashtag #WAI17 and #IamWAI on social media. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE PAT TAYLOR #WAI17 Is Good to Go! WAI e’re ready. Are you? For the next few days, you’ll enjoy a 2017 range of experiences—educational, inspirational, thought- Wprovoking, and just plain fun. We’ve got a diverse line up of speakers for our general sessions and dozens of education sessions for every taste and interest. Our theme continues to be to Connect, Engage, Inspire, and that’s what we hope to do. My first welcome is to first-timers. We’re glad you’re here. We rec- ON THE ognize for all our members that attending a conference most likely SCHEDULE Dr. Peggy Chabrian requires time juggling and often financial juggling too, so thanks for WAI President and CEO FOR THURSDAY making the commitment. We think you won’t be disappointed. Welcome back to all our friends whose faces we see year after year. You are the lifeblood of the New Members Coffee conference and make it happen. We appreciate your being here as well as your generous volunteer- DURANGO 1 ing to keep the conference moving. We couldn’t do it without you. 10–10:45 a.m. Here’s a quick run through of what’s in store. Gather tonight (Thursday) for our opening recep- By invitation; ticket required. tion—lots of fun and refreshments and a chance to get to know your fellow attendees. Friday and Saturday begin with a general session with terrific speakers, followed by an afternoon each day of WAI Membership Meeting education sessions. In between are Friday’s lunch, lots of meetings, social events all culminating in FIESTA 6 Saturday evening’s closing banquet where we induct this year’s women 11 a.m.–Noon into our International Pioneer Hall of Fame. All conference long, Open to all WAI members; we’ll also be distributing thousands of dollars in scholarships. Conference 411 come and learn We hope you’re charged and ready to go—don’t forget to use what’s new at WAI. #WAI17 and #IamWAI on social media as you share this week. No more ticket exchanges! Enjoy the conference! At previous conferences, attendees Exhibit Hall were asked to exchange their Opening Ceremony tickets for a particular seat. IN THE LOBBY OF THE That system has been eliminated VERACRUZ EXHIBIT HALL for simplicity sake, so if you have a ticket for any event, 12:50 p.m. TY GREENLEES you’re good to go. Exhibit Hall open VERACRUZ EXHIBIT HALL 1-5 p.m. The Daily is a publication of Women in Aviation International, Fundraise Like a Pro published during the annual (for Chapters) conference. CORONADO G 2:30-4 p.m. You’re Invited to a Birthday Party! Kelly Murphy, Editor-in-Chief Presented by Lyndse Costabile Celebrate WASP Dawn Seymour’s 100th birthday Patricia Luebke, Editor Nancy Bink, Art Director Networking 101 At Thursday’s Opening Reception, WAI will be cele- Dr. Peggy Chabrian, President (for Students) brating WASP Dawn Seymour’s 100th birthday (coming MONTERREY 1 up in July 2017). 4:30-6 p.m. If you’re attending the reception (ticket required), join Contact Kelly Murphy, us for rousing birthday wishes for a role model and pio- to advertise in The Daily: WAI Connect Reception neer. Dawn and her family will be on hand to blow out [email protected] and Birthday Party the candles at approximately 6:30 pm. Office: 703-716-0503 CORONADO BALLROOM Make sure you sign Dawn’s WAI birthday book which or here at the conference, 6-7 p.m. will be circulating at the event. You are free to write a Cell: 703-967-8113 Ticket is required for the birthday message to Dawn. If you don’t get to the book Opening Reception. at the reception, don’t worry—the book will be available Women in Aviation International® all conference long at the WAI Membership booth and Morningstar Airport Hangar Dance presented to Dawn at the conclusion of the conference. MONTERREY 1 3647 State Route 503 South In addtion, you can meet some of the WASP here this West Alexandria, OH 45381 8–10 p.m. week during an education session on Friday 4:15-5:15 All are welcome. Telephone 937-839-4647 p.m. in FIESTA 5. www.WAI.org 2 N IN AVIA inside a stripped down B757 undergoing A Hometown Welcome ME TIO O N ® a C-Check, control aircraft in ATC sim- from the Central Florida Chapter W ulators, operate fire engine booms, and much, much more. The Women in Aviation Central Florida Chapter 54 is de- Our members participate in numerous lighted to welcome you to Orlando, the City Beautiful! This charity events, including the annual Run year’s conference organizers have planned a robust agen- for the Angels 5K run and Special Olym- da, and we are proud to be your host chapter. C pics Plane Pulls. These outdoor events E R N E Central Florida Chapter 54 was established in 2006 as the T T are very fulfilling, and a unique way to RA AP A L CH first Florida Chapter of WAI. We began with 12 profession- CH FL A AL enjoy the natural beauty of Orlando. We AP ORID ION TER NAT OF TER als, and one student who is now on our board of directors. WOMEN IN AVIATION IN hope to see you at the conference’s first We have steadily picked up new members, and today we Fun Run/Walk on Saturday morning. comprise over 30 women (and men) from all areas of the aviation The Central Florida Chapter has always been active in our local industry: pilots, flight attendants, aircraft mechanics, airport man- community, with projects such as hand-painting the compass rose agers, instructors, and educators from airlines, flight training and airport designator at Orlando Executive Airport. We are es- pecially proud that one of our members placed sixth in the 2016 Air Race Classic (and it was her first air race!). We have taken advantage of the diverse aviation community here in Orlan- do, with educational visits at JetBlue Universi- ty and FlightSafety International, visits to the MCO ATC Tower and Central Florida TRACON, and a special behind-the-scenes day at Kennedy SPOLAR AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHYSPOLAR AVIATION Space Center. We also enjoy hosting joint events with our lo- cal EAA Orlando Chapter 74, and several local chapters of the Ninety-Nines. There is so much to offer to aviation enthusiasts here, so please do take advantage of the wonderful tours offered during this conference.