Newsletter - March 2010

Hello everyone: With Mother Nature’s strange weather conditions last month, we decided to just skip the meeting and plan to have a good one in March. We want to see everyone there so we can celebrate the new Spring Season together.

The meeting will be held Sunday March 21st at Jean Murry's home, 33 Oakland Hills Drive in Chesterfield at 1PM. We're hoping for a beautiful day so we can have a pot luck picnic on her porch.

Sandwich meat, bread and the usual sandwich spreads will be furnished.

Please let Jean know if you will be coming and what you plan to bring so we have a good variety of other goodies. Her phone number is 314-469-3541.

Directions to Jean's House. If you're coming from the south take MO Rte 141 north and that becomes Woods Mill Rd. Take it almost to the northern end at Olive Street (if you get to Olive you've gone too far). About 2.5 miles north of the I-64 (US 40) interchange on the left is a sign for Four Seasons. Turn left onto Broadmoor Dr. Take the first left onto Oakland Hills Dr. You will pass the golf course on the right then Jean's is the fifth house on the right after the golf course.

Other Upcoming Events:

We will be painting a compass rose at Greenville IL airport on 1-2 May 2010. The rain date is 15-16 May.

Nelda Lee and Teresa Camp are in charge of this project so please contact them if you have supplies or plan to help. We will be discussing plans for the compass rose project at our March meeting.
We will also be discussing other projects, so come along with your ideas and enjoy the day with everyone.

We really want to see you!!!!

Mary Kinnaw

Meeting Minutes - December 2009

Minutes December 13, 2009

Members Present: Jean Murry, Jan Pocock, Vivian Waters, Gussie Freese, Liby Yunger, Delia Greer, Sue Mathias, Mary Kinnaw, Nelda Lee, Martha Norman and Teresa Camp. Visitors: Chris Zern, Susan Van Matre, Jack Kinnaw, Bob Kremer and Bill Camp.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Libby Yunger at 1:35 PM following a Christmas Luncheon planned by Delia Greer at "Jimmy's On The Park" in Clayton MO.

Libby introduced our visitors and prospective members and asked each to give a little information about themselves and tell something about their flying experience.

MINUTES: the minutes from the Library meeting were not available and will be read at the next meeting. Libby discussed her talk about "99 Years of Women In Aviation” and “The History Of The Ninety Nines". She is available to give these talks and will be speaking at the EAA Christmas Party.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer, Martha Norman reported there are no changes since the last meeting. She reported there is one application for our scholarship so far this year.

OLD BUSINESS: Libby said she will not be available for meetings on Saturdays for awhile and the motion was made to plan our meetings on Sunday afternoons as needed by Mary Kinnaw and seconded by Jan Pocock and carried.. Jean will be in charge of our table at the Midwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show in January 2010 and we will have a meeting also at that time. Our February, 2010 meeting will be at Creve Coeur Airport on the 21st. We will meet at 12 noon for lunch and the meeting will follow. The painting of the compass rose is planned for May 1, 2010 at Greenville Airport. Jean Murry volunteered to chair that project.

NEW BUSINESS: Libby asked that we have library displays planned for February, July and August 2010. We will need to have a display in January at New Ballas and Indian Trails. She suggested we try some of the girls high schools librarys in the area for displays. Since there was no further business, the motion to adjourn was made by Sue Mathias and seconded by Delia Greer and carried.

The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted, Mary Kinnaw, Secretary

Newsletter - November 2009

November 10, 2009

Our November meeting will be in the East Room of the St. Louis County Library Headquarters in Ladue. The date is Saturday November 14 at 11AM. Our program is "99 Years of women in Aviation, 1910-2009" This will be presented by our Chairman, Libby Yunger. Libby has given this program at different libraries and if you haven't herd it, be sure to come for this meeting. If you have heard it come anyway. We want to see you!

Does anyone know which Greater St. Louis Ninety-Nines have been inducted into the Forest of Friendship besides Del Scharr, Nelda Lee, and Dorothy Spangler? Be sure to let Libby know. There are more and we need to list them.

We who attended the preview showing of “Amelia" at the Bluffs had a very special experience. Greater St. Louis Chapter had a special reserved section which we managed to fill and the movie was spectacular! Several gals had dinner at a restaurant in the Bluffs before the movie. It was a special time for us. Nelda reported she brought a former member of our chapter, Peggy Bert who now lives in Sandy, Utah and also in Carlsbad, California. She no longer flies, but still loves aviation Her son is a captain with UPS.
It was good to see her again.

This is a report sent by Martha Norman about the NIFA competition where she was a judge. Thanks Martha!

We left Tuesday (October 20) for Romeoville, Illinois, and Lewis University and the Region VIII NIFA (National Intercollegiate Flying Association) Conference. The Judges briefing was that afternoon and the weather was really good--sure makes the drive better. Wednesday was a good flight day, cloudy but with a good ceiling for VFR so we got in the Navigation Event and enough of the two landing events to be able to count them for competition credit. Thursday it rained all day. However, that just made it a really good day for ground events since they are inside anyway. Three events were completed--Simulated Comprehensive Aircraft Navigation (otherwise known as the SCAN Event), the Computer Accuracy Event and the Aircraft Recognition Event--and the judges scored them. Friday, weather wise, was only a little better than Thursday since it was not raining so much. I was, though, great weather for the Aircraft Preflight Inspection Event and the Ground Trainer (Simulator) Event since both are indoors. Saturday morning was a "make-up" day. The weather was good for flying...a good thing...since we got the Message Drop Event in then. I worked with both landing events, Preflight, and Message Drop. Lewis University is a great place to judge. It has a beautiful campus. Six teams were present for the conference: Indiana State University, Lewis University, Middle Tennessee State University, Purdue University, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, and University of Illinois. The Regional Team Champions are: First: Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Second: Lewis University and Third: University of Illinois. (These teams will get invitations to the National Competition in May as will Indiana State University.) The Top Female Pilot was Jessica Campbell from Indiana State University. Way to Go Jessica!

WE have a list of items we will need in order to paint the compass rose at Greenville airport:

• 1 or 2 50-ft steel measuring tapes
• 1 0r 2 yellow chalk lines
• about 6 yellow or red lumber crayons
• electric paint stirrer
• 1-2 cans of gray or black spray enamel to cover accidents (I'll find out what color the ramp area is at Greenville)
• An artist's brush and several ounces of black enamel for the date stencil
• 4-incl and 9-inch paint rollers (enough for everyone) several with long handles
• 1- or 2- inch beveled paint brushes (sash brushes)
• Sturdy paint foller trays and disposable plastic liners
• Hammer and nail(s) for center pivot
• T-square or carpenter's square
• several brooms
• knee protector pads
• assorted rage, paper towels, trash bags, and paint thinner for clean-up
  

Please let me know if you have any of these items and would be willing to donate them to the cause of painting the compass rose next May (tentative date is 1-2 May 2010)

Painting the compass rose at Greenville IL airport (KGRE) is tentatively scheduled for 1-2 May 2009. The alternate will be 15-16 May since May 9 is Mother's Day. Please check you calendars for any conflicts. The NCS Spring Section Meeting is in Columbus OH 23-24 April and the NIFA SAFECON 2010 is at Indiana State Univ. in Terre Haute, IN 17-22 May.
This is an email received by Libby.

I saw your display at the Pointe this morning about the 99's and Amelia...Thanks for putting it up. The books and Jeppsen items reminded me of times long ago when I learned at Weiss Airport in the early 60's with Gene Taylor and Bob Richardson. Old tail dragging days.Old picker Verne in St Louis vernegarrison@sbcglobal.net.

Information on the Del Scharr Scholarship has been sent to the aviation programs at 20 universities in the midwest. Perhaps this year we'll have some viable candidates for the award.
Libby reported she will have hip surgery, not knee surgery and the date is the same.

Mary Kinnaw and I’m doing good.

Meeting Mintues - October 2009

Greater St. Louis Chapter 99's
Meeting Minutes

October 13, 2009

Newsletter
Our October meeting is scheduled to be held at the home of Martha Norman. The date is Saturday, October 18 at 2 PM. Here are directions to her home.

Directions to Martha's house:
From the west take 141 or I-270 to I-55 south, from the north take I-70 to I-55 south and from the east take I-255 to I-55 south. Get off at exit 174B, US67 south. After approximately 35.6 miles, exit at state hwy W. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp and continue on Hwy W for about 7 miles. Turn left at state hwy V. Continue on State Hwy V for about 8.6 miles. This ends at Maple Street in Pilot Knob. Take a slight left at Maple Street and continue about a quarter mile to MO-21. Continue past Madison St. on MO-21 south to MO-72 (You will turn right on Pine St. and then left onto MO-72 (which does not seem to have another name but there is a Casa Hueva Restaurant on the left and a grocery on the right). Go about 0.5 mi. and turn left on Russellville Rd (there is a stone gazebo on the northeast corner of Russelville and MO-72). Go another approx. 0.5 mi and turn right on Cemetery Rd (there's a cemetery on the corner). In another approx. 0.5 mi the road will jog right and then left, past the second job turn right on Country Club Dr. and then left on Cedar Lane (looks like it's the first left turn off Country Club Dr. If you get to the Country Club you've gone too far. Martha's house is on the left side on Cedar Lane.

Her phone number is 573-546-7472.

If you want to fly into Farmington instead of driving. let Martha know in advance so that she can arrange transportation to her house from the airport.

There are other plans if you are interested and would like to participate. It should be lots of fun!
Hello Fellow Niney-Nines,

Martha Norman has offered to have the October meeting at her home in Ironton MO at 2 pm on Sunday, 18 October. Martha's church is having a weiner roast and hay ride at 4 pm on Sunday and anyone wishing to stay is very welcome. Jean Murry has offered to drive down anand Bob and I will either drive down or fly into Farmington depending on the weather. Both of us can take passengers (Jean can take 3, I can take 2). Jean is not planning to stay for the hay ride, Bob and I probably will stay for the hayride.

Please respond to this e-mail if you plan to attend the meeting. Mention whether or not you plan to stay for the hayride. Also let me know if you plan to drive down to Ironton and if you can take passengers. Ths will be a great opportunity to see the fall foliage and stop at St. Genevieve or Kimmswick on the way down or back. I hope many of our members will plan to attend.
Libby

COMPASS ROSE PAINTING: The painting of the compass rose has been postponed until April. Keep some time open during that month and plan to help.

Mary Kinnaw

Meeting Mintues - September 2009

Greater St. Louis Chapter 99’s
September 27, 2009
Minutes of Meeting

Members attending: Jan Pocock, Jean Murry, Delia Greer, Gussie Freese, Martha Norman, and Kayleen Amerson.
Ruby, Delia, and Kayleen had to leave early.

Vice Chairman Kayleen Amerson called the meeting to order at 1:40 pm.

MINUTES: The minutes from the July meeting were read by Kayleen Amerson. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Jean Murry and seconded by Gussie Freese and carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Martha Norman presented the treasurer’s report. The chapter took in $30 in dues, $30 for three luggage tags (at $10 a piece), and a raffle ticket was sold. $77 went to Waypoint. A note was made that paper Waypoints are now $7, up $2 from last year. Members who do not mind receiving only electronic copies are encouraged to discontinue their paper copies to save chapter funds. The chapter currently has $2,892.46 in savings and $3,181.64 in checking. Martha Norman will move $1,000 this month from checking to savings. The total chapter funds are $6,074.10. The motion to approve the report was made by Jan Pocock and seconded by Delia Greer and passed.

OLD BUSINESS: Jean Murry reminded members that this was our chapter’s 60th birthday. The Greater St. Louis Chapter is one of the oldest in the North Central Section.

Library Exhibits. The library exhibits were discussed and the consensus was to carry on into next year. County libraries will host the exhibit every two years, so we can start going back to libraries that have already hosted. Gussie Freese reminded members that we should look for opportunities outside libraries to set up the display, such as The Pointe, a sports and recreation center in Ballwin, MO.

Compass Rose Painting. It was decided to do the painting at Greenville Airport (KGRE) on October 24 and 25th. The airport will provide the paint and have the needed survey completed prior to our project. Jean Murry will buy chalk lines, sidewalk chalk, roller covers and be reimbursed from the chapter. Chapter members are asked to bring and supplies they have available, to include: rags, rollers (with extension poles), brushes, tape measures, paper towels, and rubber gloves. Be sure to wear old clothes and shoes as it can get messy.

NEW BUSINESS: Delia Greer explained that Jimmy’s, the location of the chapter Christmas party, will only accept checks or cash, so come prepared. No credit/debit cards will be accepted.

Kayleen Amerson read a note from the 99s Public Relations Chairman about the movie premiere of the Fox Searchlight movie Amelia. It was suggested in the note to have an informational booth set up in area theaters during the first two weeks after the movie is released. The opening is October 23rd. The painting coincides with the previously scheduled compass rose painting so the topic was tabled for possible discussion at the October meeting at Greenville.

The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jan Pocock and seconded by Delia Greer. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.


Respectfully submitted,

Kayleen Amerson, Vice Chairman

Meeting Mintues - August 2009

Greater St. Louis Chapter 99s
August 29, 2009
Minutes of Meeting

Members attending: Libby Younger, Jan Pocock, Jean Murry, Mary Kinnaw, Delia Greer, Kayleen Amerson, Ruby Fudoli and Ruth Bohnert.
Ruby, Delia, and Kayleen had to leave early.

Chairman Libby Younger called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm.

MINUTES: The minutes from the July meeting were presented by Mary Kinnaw. The motion to approve the minutes was made by Jan Pocock and seconded by Ruth Bohnert and carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Martha Norman absent. Her report was presented by Libby Yunger. Sales money from luggage tags and compass rose patches was deposited in the scholarship fund. The motion to approve the report was made by Jan Pocock and seconded by Mary Kinnaw and passed.

OLD BUSINESS: Jean Murry has requested we change the date of the Chapter Birthday Party to September 27. The time will be 12:30 PM and if you need more time after church services later will be fine. This event will be held at Jean’s home and she will furnish meat and Birthday Cake. Please bring a side dish for pot luck. Be sure to come and celebrate!!!

NEW BUSINESS: Compass Rose Painting. It was decided to do the painting at Greenville Airport on October 24 and 25th. If necessary we will have a later date in case of rain. The airport will provide the paint and possibly barbeque for workers.
Libby will talk with the folks at that airport to get the needed survey prior to our project.

Libby discussed having a Girl Scout Program regarding careers in aviation for women since we have had a request from Laura Dierberg Ayers to provide this service to the girl scouts. Jean suggested we have this at the Wings of Hope location. It was decided to do the program and the location would be a good one.

LIBRARY EXHIBITS: The library exhibits were discussed and the schedule has been set up. Libby Yunger said she is giving a talk at the Maplewood Library on May 10 at 7 PM. She will also be speaking at the Missouri Pilots Association on Wednesday October 14. Try to attend on the 14th and give our support as 99’s! Libby is willing to speak at other libraries if requested to do so.

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION: Jan Pocock, Jean Murry and Martha Norman attended the International Convention in Chicago and were in charge of the hospitality room for our chapter. They purchased all the food and set up the room which was a big job for them. International did re-imburse our chapter for all the expense. They reported the convention was a big success and well attended. They had a great time!

Libby reported the St. Charles Zonta organization is having a dinner meeting on September 19 and the Speaker is Wally Funk. A cocktail reception is planned at 5:30 PM. They would welcome us to attend.


The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mary Kinnaw and seconded by Jean Murry. The meeting adjourned at 3:02 PM.

If you missed this event, It was a very well organized open house for Smartt Field. The weather was beautiful and there were a lot of planes on display that were very interesting. We met many nice people and had a great time!


Respectfully submitted,

Mary Kinnaw, Secretary

Newsletter - August 2009

Greater St. Louis Chapter 99’s
August 24, 2009
Newsletter

The next meeting of the Greater St. Louis Ninety Nines will be Saturday August 29 at Smartt Field (St. Charles County Airport) This is the occasion of their open house. We will have an information table from 9AM to 4PM. Jean Murry will bring a canopy, folding table and chairs. Bring folding chairs for yourself if possible. Food will be available for purchase at the new “Fly Girls Restaurant’’ on the field, and it is reported the food there is quite good.

The meeting will start after lunch, about 1:30 pm depending on the traffic at the booth.

There is a change in the October meeting schedule - instead of meeting at Creve Coeur Airport we will be painting a compass rose at Greenville Airport (GRE). At the meeting on Saturday we will try to identify the weekend with the least conflict plus an alternate time in case of inclement weather. If you cannot attend the meeting please e-mail your choice of weekend to girlpilot@sbcglobal.net We will need to get back to the folks at Greenville with the information in early September.

We look forward to the Chapter Birthday Party which will be at noon on Saturday, September 19 at Jean Murry's home. A pot luck is planned so bring goodies! This is always fun so be sure to attend.

The Gateway Chapter of the Missouri Pilots Association is sponsoring a speaker, Fred Schiezer, Professor Emeritus in the Aviation Dept. at the University of Central Missouri. His program will be “What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart”. This program will be at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 9 at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. If you would like to eat dinner with the Missouri Pilots, dinner buffet starts at 6:30 pm and the cost is $15 per person. For dinner reservations call Jean Murry at 314-469-3541.

I have had no news from anyone, but we do want to welcome two new members to our chapter, Catherine Babis and Shelby Stein.

Mary Kinnaw