September 2011 - Newsletter

Greater St. Louis Ninety-Nines
Newsletter
September 2011

September meeting: 11:30 am Saturday, 18 September
This is our Chapter Birthday Party
Pot Luck at Jean Murry’s home
33 Oakland Hills Dr., Chesterfield MO 63017

Everyone bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert to share. If possible, please let Jean know what you plan to bring. Her phone number is 314-469-3541. Jean lives in the Four Seasons sub-division off Woods Mills Rd, just south of Olive. If you are coming north on Woods Mill turn left into the second Four Seasons entrance. Turn left at the first street (Oakland Hills), go past the golf course, and Jean’s house is the 4th house on the right hand side.

If you have any Ninety Nines logoed items that you have collected over the years and no longer need or use, bring them to the party on Saturday. We will be trading, selling or raffling these items. If we make any money, it will go to the Del Scharr Scholarship fund.

Chapter and Member News:
Sue Mathias wrote that Susan Van Matre spend the summer at the Jeppesen Academy in Colorado received her FAA Dispatcher Certificate. She also passed the FAA ATP written exam.
We want to welcome new member Vikki Cates to our Chapter. Vikki is stationed at Scott AFB. We would also like to welcome back Sarah Arnac. We were happy to see her at our September meeting. Former Chapter member Sabrina Zwego has left our area and is now a member of the Northeast Kansas Chapter.

I received an inquiry through the Ninety Nines International organization about painting a compass rose at Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport (KHSB) in south central Illinois. I wrote to the airport management stating what would be required in terms of surveying the proposed site of the compass rose and the purchase of paint for the project. I have also written to the Kentucky Blue Grass Chapter regarding their willingness to help in this project. I have not received a response from either. Would our Chapter like me to pursue this opportunity to paint another compass rose?

Ninety Nines News:
Experimental Aircraft can now be included in Chapter flying events! Effective August 16, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is now covered for experimental aircraft in addition to factory built fixed-wing and helicopters. Coverage continues to exclude ultra-lights, military aircraft, hang gliders and aircraft with over 50 seats. Expanding our coverage should provide Chapters and Sections with better participation at their flying events. You must notify Headquarters of all flying events by completing an insurance request form and submitting a $125/day fee. Also updated, the $250 fee for a certificate of insurance at events involving children is no longer required. For a full explanation go to the Members Area on our website http://www.ninety-nines.org click on ‘Library’ and scroll down to ‘Insurance FAQs’.

Aviation Events:
There is an excellent, well-maintained web-based St. Louis Aviation calendar listing events scheduled in the Greater St. Louis area. This site also has links to the websites of the GSL Ninety Nines and other local aviation organizations. The site URL is http://stlaviationcalendar.com/default.aspx .

The EAA Ford Trimotor will be at Downtown Airport (KCPS) for rides from 9:30 am to 5:30 from Thursday through Sunday, 22-25 September. This event is sponsored by EAA Chapter 64 that is headquartered at Downtown Airport. Information can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/fordtrimotoreventstlouis/home

September 2011 - Meeting Minutes

Saturday September 17, 2011

Chapter Birthday Celebration and Meeting.

Our meeting followed a wonderful “Pot Luck luncheon” at the home of Jean Murry who provided us with a birthday cake to celebrate the birthday of our Greater St. Louis Chapter.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Jan Pocock at 1PM.

There were some concerns for Libby and Bob who were attending the air races and air show in Reno, Nevada.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Martha Norman reported she has collected dues for the coming year and also reported totals in our savings and checking accounts. Sue Mathias raised the question as to whether we might use some of this money on any projects or events coming up this year. Several ideas were discussed and Mary Kinnaw made the motion to investigate some of these ideas and decide later how best to make use of these funds. The motion was seconded by Vivian Waters and carried.

PROGRAM CHAIRMAN: Vice Chairman Jean Murry suggested that we alternate monthly meetings unless we have a good reason to meet during a particular month. She asked that we try skipping the October meeting and have our next meeting November 12 from 10AM to 4PM at Circle of Hope on Lindberg between Ladue and Olive. This will be a workshop to benefit heart and cancer research. Lunch will be served. The motion was made by Jean to have the November 12 date as our next meeting and this was seconded by Gussie Freese and passed.

Jean Murry reported the EAA of St. Louis is sponsoring The Golden Age of Aviation, September 23-25 at St. Louis Downtown Airport, Cahokia IL. They plan to have a real 1929 Ford Tri-Motor Airplane there and will offer 15 minute rides for $70. This aircraft is owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In addition the Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum will have some activities. We will have some 99 volunteers along with Women With Wings also helping. There will also be a car show and a Tent Swing Dance under the Stars with a full “Kebab Dinner” and a cash bar. There will be a $10.00 donation for the Swing Dance and dinner.

Susan Van Matre has completed her dispatcher course in Colorado and inquired about possibly applying for our scholarship to complete her ATP cross country training. After some discussion everyone agreed we would be proud to consider her application along with others if she decides to do so.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: Jean reported they are considering several restaurants for the party and it will be announced later.

Since there was no further business, Jan asked for the motion to adjourn. Mary Kinnaw made the motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Susan Van Matre and passed.

The meeting adjourned at 1:45PM.


Respectfully Submitted,

Mary Kinnaw for Libby Yunger, Secretary