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2008 Dates In review
December 7/08
Annual Christmas Brunch, Ramada Inn, London, ONAlso, introduced was Jessica Buscher Mahon, from Parkhill, who recently completed her private pilot licence at Crosswind Aviation at the London airport. She is a teacher at a London high school, where she is also in charge of an aviation club. Welcome, Jessica!
October 15/08: Fly-in to Peterborough for lunch 11:30 a.m. A great success with 99s attending from Maple Leaf, First Canadian and Eastern Ontario Chapters.
Sept. 17 Goderich CYGD Fly-in Lunch Jos, Eva, Anna and Janet along with 3 friends were able to fly to Goderich for a get-together. On the way back from the Park House Restaurant, we enjoyed a brisk walk along the lakefront and across the old railway trestle. With fall in the air, the view over the river,along the parkland was breathtaking. A a great place to fly!
Sunday August 30,2008 Thank you Anna Stromenberg and Lucy Hinton for arranging a great day of gliding at Chatham airport on Labour Day weekend. This is something everyone should try. Eva, Kim and Janet were able to take advantage of the Striker 3 Squadron’s invitation!
August 26/08 Sportys' Pilot Shop www.sportys.com in Cincinnati was another successful fly-in for August. Janet is using her new planemover, Jos, her handheld radio and Anne Starret is no doubt looking fashionable in her aviator sunglasses! THX to Betty Huck for driving us around in her convertible and treating us to a Cincinnati Skyline lunch. Later, Jos and Anne enjoyed a relaxing island sunset and the documentary "Flygirls" on Pelee. We hope to meet up with our US contigent again soon.
Sunday, August 10th Last Pelee Island Breakfast Fly-in 8:30 – 11:30 Thanks to those who came out to the 3 fly-in breakfasts on Pelee Island. A total of $340 was sold in raffle tickets of which 1/2 goes to our MLC chapter and the other 1/2 to Pelee Airport Improvement fund. Congratulations to Pierre Richard, winner of the Stearman Ride, Perry Burford, winner of the flight jacket and Fred Simpson of the gas. ALSO thanks to Denis Schryer, Excel Realty and Leamington Airport for donating the prizes.
August 6-9, 2008 Anchorage Alaska USA International Conference. ECS Governor, Laureen Nelson Boutet is planning to brief us on the new changes from the business meeting.
August 2/08 Flyin Wiarton for Eileen Vollick Day. (1st CDN Women Pilot) on the 100th anniversary of her birth. The terminal building was dedicated and named after Canada’s first licensed female pilot. It will also be the debut of the one-of-a-kind Eileen Vollick commemorative stamps. A fitting tribute for Eileen who paved the way for all women flying today in Canada. Although Susan Begg and I tried to attend this event on the way home from OSH we had to do a 180 at Sarnia because of Thunderstorms.
July 28-August 3, Oshkosh WI: EAA AirVenture 2008. Susan Begg (Eastern Ontario Chapter and I were able to enjoy camping under the wing on the Oshkosh field with Wendy Gluhushkin and her family. We took part in the Women in Aviation celebration and had our picture taken with somewhere between 400-500 women pilots. We are the back row on the right waving. The Raptor was my favourite airplane and Julie Clark my favourite pilot. Amazing! If you go next year be sure to attend International Night.
Friday July 25th Muskoka Thanks to cottager Ninety-Nine, Mary Woodall, who offered her van for Maple Leaf Chapter members when we flew into Muskoka. Eva, Kim, Janet, Karin (Ken) and Mary enjoyed lunch with ECS Governor, Laureen Nelson-Boutet at the Gravenhurst marina where we watched a floatplane doing circuits. Jocelyn joined the group and lingered for a boat ride with Mary. It was another picture perfect flying day around the beautiful lakes.
July 11-13th COPA Convention, St. Thomas: MLC was able to put together a self-serve 99s recruitment display at the COPA registration desk. THX to COPA for their support of the Ninety-Nines. Thanks also to Marie for rounding up the promotional material from our membership secretary. CYQS was a great place to hold such an event with an efficient shuttle from the parking area although the weather was convective...again.
July 6th, Pelee Island Fly-in Great to see 99s, Suzanne Wiltshire, Mollie (Jeff) Richards in their matching Cessnas and Bonnie (Jerry) Rempel flying out to the alluring island on a perfect blue sky day. 55 planes registered for the day.
June 15-18th Gold Cup Air Rally The rally experience is one that you will never forget. COPA’s September issue and the next Ninety-Nine news will publish the story. Congrats to Gold Cup winners Susan Begg, Maureen Egan and Sharron Lutman of Ottawa! This year’s event included travel into Vermont, New York and Quebec.
June 13-14th East Canada Section Meeting, Montreal: THX to all of Montreal Chapter, especially Alice Redahl, for a well run meeting. Your warm hospitality was much appreciated. Hotel St. Paul, in downtown Montreal, was a great place to experience city life. Transport Canada’s investigation report of Swiss Air at Peggy’s Cove was interesting. The gavel was passed to Laureen Nelsen-Boutet, our new governor. Thanks to Anne Starret for her years of past service as governor ECS.
May 25th, Pelee Fly-in 62 planes enjoyed breakfast. MLC sold raffle tickets for a ride in the Stearman
May 5, 2008: Burlington Airpark Monday proved another great flying day for Jocelyn, Eva, Kim, Anna and Janet to drop in on MLC Pauline Haig and little Helen, now nine months old. Helen was interested to see the aviatrixes at her dining room table where Mom Pauline served up a delicious lunch. THX for a delightful time. We hope Helen likes her summer outfit with bandana and limegreen sunglasses. The Airpark is conveniently located to the GTA, has no landing fees and has a great price on fuel at their self serve. Also, new member Anna had a chance to meet up with Marie Spence (still in a foot cast) at the Highgate Airstrip while she was waiting for her air taxi GAGV. Marie is looking well and looks forward to seeing us soon. The Highgate airstrip is in great shape as always for landing.
Great News! MLC Anna Stromenberg, who recently aced her PPL written has been accepted as winner of the Amelia Earhart Future Women Pilot Scholarship. She received $1,500 toward the completion of her training as PPL. Thank You to the Ninety-Nines!
Brantford Airport, May 1st Jocelyn took part in a day event from 9am to 3:15 pm, when over 100 grade seven students from schools in the Brantford area came to the Brantford Airport to learn about planes and airports. We had a power point presentation and then the students went outside to experience sitting in a plane. It was cold and at times rainy, but they were not discouraged. Many expressed a keen interest and asked many questions. It was a long but very enjoyable day for all who participated. THX Jos for fulfilling the 99s mandate on education.
April 29th Pelee Island: Thanks for the support ladies! Janet was happy to see Eva, Jocelyn and Sue on the Pelee airfield. The gals took a look at "The White House" and enjoyed another great lunch at the Anchor Inn. We hope to enjoy many great times over the summer on serene Pelee.
April 27th, Hanover. MLC Peggy, Jocelyn, Eva, Bonnie, Janet, Karin and 49 1/2 Ken attended the Hanover (Saugeen) Airport's Transport Canada Safety Seminar. Over 100 planes flew in on a beautiful April morning to hear talks on the new ELTs, Survival, Human Factors, Transport Canada Services, etc. As always Hanover airport provided a tasty lunch and we had a chance to network with some potential new members. On the way home, Janet and Bonnie dropped into Centralia to meet with gliding instructor (and winner of the 99s New Woman Pilot Award 2008) Anna Stromenberg who was busy with her many student cadets. Keep soaring Anna!
April 1, 2008 Fly-in to Brantford CYFD to finalize plans for the GCAR 2008. Eva will be the rally secretary, collecting registration forms. Insurance application is filled out and route has been finalized. Eva/Sue/Karin/Kim/Jos and Janet
February 17, 2008 Windsor Flying Club, EAA: 30 aviators enjoyed the informative talk by COPA Director Harold Fry. Subjects included the attributes of SPOT Satellite Tracking Device, an amazing tool for aviators and landlovers. Unfortunately NAV Canada will not allow the use of this device in place of the new ELT due in 2009. www.findmespot.com The Platinum Triangle Poker Run will be held from Aug.17-23rd with great prizes. Terminus Kincardine Airport. Also, Mr. Frye invited everyone to the dedication of the Wiarton Airport Terminal in honour of Eileen Vollick, the first CDN woman pilot. Festivities to place on Aug. 2/08. THX to Windsor Flying Club for the hospitality! F.Y.I. Windsor is looking for a new C.F.I.
January 19, 2008 St. Thomas MLC Planning Session Jocelyn, Karin, Lucy, Marie, Janet met to plan and firm up dates for 2008. Thanks Dale Arndt from St. Thomas Airport for arranging the meeting room. It was good to see Sue Kime busy flying.
MLC is excited to marshall the GCAR southbound stateside on June 8th out of St. Hubert, P.Q. (departing after ECS Meeting with Montreal Chapter) Terminus scheduled for June 11th Mont Tremblant, P.Q. If any of you speak French we could use the help arranging the accommodations, etc. Let JC know mailto:jchester@wincom.net
Scholarship applications are due to MLC on Feb. 29th for Future Women Pilot $2,000.US. Apply at www.ninety-nines.org
Let’s put together a booth for the COPA convention in St. Thomas. July 11- 13, St. Thomas,ON: COPA Convention, watch for details at www.copanational.org
Lucy is arranging for 10 glides. We look forward to working with Striker 3 Air Cadets this spring.
Pat’s article in the 99 News is great PR for MLC. Janet is going to write a story on the Spence Family and submit for publication. Let us know of your flying stories. I hear Mollie and Jeff may have a tale from their tandem flight out west.
Membership packages will be put together to send to all women pilots in our area. 150 brochures and 25 extra copies of the last 99 news are ordered to be left in airport lobbies. The Ninety-Nine mandate is to “promote”.
Marie won the 50/50 draw.
MLC NEXT MEETING: April 26th: Fly-in to Pelee Island 12 p.m. April 26th, 2008. We have a vehicle at the airport. Meeting will be at “White House”. Potluck. 491/2s welcome!
2007 Year in Review
Dec. 2/07 Ramada Inn, London: 14 attendees braved the driving in IMC due to fog and enjoyed a bountiful buffet and the camaraderie of their friends in flight at our last formal get-to-gether of 2007. Thanks Karin Williamson for organizing this annual event where we can reflect on our past year and look ahead to new ideas for the coming year. Welcome Lucy Hinton!
November 17/07 Diamond Aircraft Tour CYXU Led by Captain Jim Walker organized by Jeremi Austin Ned Gravel, Peggy Smith, Karin Williamson,Janet Chesterfield, Anna Stromenberg, Lucy Hinton, David Hinton, Bonnie Rempel, Eva Adams, Sue Burrows, Jocelyn Lecluse, Susan Begg, Maureen Egan, Excellent tour of the latest innovations with Diamond followed by a delicious luncheon at the Katana. Great to see Susan, Ned and Moe, all the way from Ottawa to attend this informative tour and as guests to our AGM.
November 17/07 AGM Diamond East Room It was great to meet up with Pat Crocker for lunch and AGM. Old and New Business, dates and other business were discussed. 50/50 Draw $22.50 raised $22.50 won by Peggy Smith Donations for 2007 $100 3 Striker Air Cadet Squadron Strathroy Janet/Pat $ 50 Harvard Association Pat/Peggy $100 Cdn Award in Aviation Peggy/Eva $ 50 EAA Young Eagles Peggy/Pat $100 London Air Patrol or CASARA Jos/Eva
Slate of Officers for 2008 Chair: Janet Chesterfield Vice Chair: Eva Adams Treasurer: Marie Spence Recording Secretary: Anna Stromenberg Membership Secretary: Katherine Wilkins Scrapbook: Karin Williamson E-News: Pat Crocker Scholarships: Jocelyn Lecluse
Achievements: Eva Adams: PPL J. Chesterfield: Night Jocelyn Lecluse recently flew solo to Duluth, MN for a July Cirrus Convention where she was able to learn all the practical aspects of flying her new plane. This is after she already flew home from Florida via Tennessee earlier this summer. Way to go Jos! ***Pat Crocker gets back in the saddle again! Pat enjoyed a buzz around Long Point and yes……..there really are over 100 wind turbines at Port Burwell.
Congratulations to Pauline and Colin Haig with the arrival of Helen Rebecca in August. We hope to see little Helen soon!
Condolences to Shirley Kerry with the loss of her husband in 2007. We hope to see Shirley back in the skies soon. Also, our thoughts are with Peggy Smith with the loss of George.
Air Education: * ** Ruthven Public School in Essex County enjoyed a repeat of last year’s Theory of Flight by Janet C. but this year the props were more interesting. A taxidermy Red Tailed Hawk compared well to a model airplane to see how the wings cambered and the tail (horizontal stabilizer) compare.
Pat Crocker: Air Education and/or Motivational Speaking: Oct. 17th booking for careers counselling this year. Pat spoke to a Gr 11-12 class, then to a Gr 10 class.
Jocelyn Lecluse: Theory of Flight taught to two local classes
September 20, 2007 New Members “Meet and Greet” It was a pleasure to fly-into Kitchener/Waterloo Regional CYKF to meet up with two new Maple Leaf chapter members. Anna Stromenberg stromnberg@golden.net and Eva Adams eadams@golden.net met with Karin, Sue, Jos, Janet and daughter Rachel for lunch. We were proud to show off the Gold Cup and welcome the gals into our organization. Eva, recently licensed, took delivery of her new Diamond D40 and lives in the Kitchener area. Anna is a student at U of Waterloo in the new aviation program offered just this year, and was introduced to the organization through the air cadets where she has spent many hours soaring. Her home town is Alvinston, ON which is quite close to Highgate. Welcome Ladies!
Sept. 9-15th Gold Cup Air Rally: Leamington to Boulder, CO On Sunday Sept. 9th, after a sleepover in Leamington at the Homewoods Farm and Stonegate, 14 women set out on the “A Team” of this year’s GCAR. The “B Team” was held up with weather in Toronto and had to take another route. The departure was later than expected, due to rainy weather. We set out approx. 15:30 from Leamington, direct to Detroit City Centre (Coleman Young) to clear customs. Then on to Muncie, Indiana for an overnight. Monday morning was foggy so we worked on challenges at the airport, then on to Quincie, Illinois where our fuel stop ended up in another overnighter on Tuesday evening, because of rain and high wind. Wednesday morning, we were back on track and had a lovely day in Atchison, Kansas where the Ninety-Nines provided a tasty lunch, tour of Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum and the Forest of Friendship. A quick goodbye and we were on to Goodland, Kansas where part of the “B team caught up. Still, two more planes to join the flock, but they did not meet up with us until Boulder, CO. Goodland, the heartland of Kansas was another interesting sleepover and gave us a great opportunity to head out with blue skies early to get into Rocky Mountain Airport, Boulder CO before lunchtime, back on schedule. The Colorado Ninety-Nines were on hand to welcome us and provided a shuttle to the lovely Marriott Townsuites and Omni for the International Conference. The last challenges were handed in for scoring and the rest of the “B Team” finally caught up to make the group complete.
Seeing all the Ninety-Nines together in the business meeting was enlightening, especially for those who had not yet seen the professional way the organization conducts their business. Pat Prentiss, International President had command of everyone in the room. Matters were discussed, voted on and, I was proud to represent our Maple Leaf Chapter as chairman. Our own Gold Cup Air Rally banquet ended at the Omni Hotel late at night where the awards were presented. Much to our surprise, Jocelyn and I were announced the high score and winners of the Gold Cup. Again, we were very pleased and happy to represent our chapter.
Pelee Fly-In September 1st, 2007 With 62 planes attending the last, of three, pancake breakfasts on Pelee Island, there is no doubt this venue is a popular destination for aviators.
August:
Kincardine Fly-In to Meet with Janet Robertson: We were treated like queen
from the moment we arrived in Kincardine by the press eager to hear about he
Ninety-Nines. Whisked off in a couple vintage convertibles for a tour of the
area and destination at Janet’s lakefront cottage where we enjoyed lunch and a
swim in the cool Lake Huron waters. Thanks Janet and Hubby along with the
staff of Kincardine Airport for their hospitality.
July 7/07
Pelee Island Fly-in was well attended with approx 40 planes flying in for
breakfast prepared by friendly islanders. Approx. 16 young eagles enjoyed plane
rides. One fellow slept under the wing……without a tent….. This sort of joint
event gives us an opportunity to promote the Ninety-Nines with other aviators.
June 22-24th Oshawa Air Expo: The Ninety-Nines were well represented at expo thanks to FCC Suzanne Wiltshire and the FCC chapter members who answered questions and sold 99s items including the new publication: Canadian Ninety-Nines, Here and Now. Bonnie Rempel, from Windsor, enjoyed her first flight through Toronto to Oshawa via City Centre and took some great photos.
June 9th/07 24 hardy Aviators endured the bumpy school bus ride to Dayton Ohio where we learned much at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the largest Aviation Museum in the world. Over 300 planes are housed in hangars that include the Aviation Hall of Fame and Presidential Hangars where the Air Force 1s are displayed. Virtually every aspect of aviation, including space is represented here. This is a place for all aviators with a great gift shop that has aviation books and dvds. Another field trip may be organized as a fly-in to a nearby airport since the air force base is not for civil use. The busride was where Eva Adams and her daughter Kimmy first heard about the Ninety-Nines
June 2/07 East Canada Section Meeting, Collingwood Blue Mountain was a relaxing venue for our section meeting where we enjoyed the scenery and discussed section business. Billy Bishop Museum in Owen Sound was the recipient of the Canadian Award in Aviation. GCAR and other events were discussed. We hope to have good representation at the National Convention in Boulder, CO on Sept. 12th. The new book was released at the meeting. A wonderful job on the cover graphics by our very own Jane Atkinson-White.
May 12th/07 MLC Day Air Rally Things went pretty smoothly with seventeen planes in the rally. Ten from Brantford/Toronto/Ottawa and Seven from Windsor/Chatham/Delhi/Highgate. It is great to have such a wide area of exposure with our members spread out over southwestern Ontario. We staggered the planes with two separate briefing times so the spot landings were paced and learned a lot about organizing this sort of event. Since there was a multiple tie for first place, Bud Field, Sales from BrantAero made the call to have a draw instead of another landing contest for safety reasons. Susan Begg from Ottawa won the garmin. Other top scorers were Suzanne Wiltshire and Lauren Nelson Boutet. Thanks to Karin Williamson, Sue Burrows, Marie Spence, Mollie Richards , Jocelyn Lecluse, Joanne Desjardins and Jackie Stephens for their hard work at the event and also to John Lecluse and Geoff Richards for helping out with the scoring. Also, thanks to all Ninety-nines who participated and worked in the planning and promotion of this event. Over $700 was raised for MLC.
Winter/Spring 2007 Spring 2007 Hanover, ON Rust Remover Safety Seminar and Lunch, very informative regarding proposed changes to GTA airspace and Aging in Pilots St. Thomas: Met to organize the day air rally.
Also: Impromptu Luncheons in Goderich/Hanover and Brantford Fall 2007 Brantford Air Show, Patty Wagstaff…..
East Canada Section Site Ninety-Nines Fact Sheet Ninety-nines.org
