January newsletter

Colorado
Ninety-Nines
January
2015
Newsletter of the Colorado Ninety-Nines
International Organization of Women Pilots
January Meeting
George Bye
Upcoming
Events
See page two
for details.
99s Meetings
JAN 10
Chapter Meeting
Centennial Airport
(APA)
JAN 22
Thursday evening
meeting: Avalanche
Grill near
Centennial Airport
(APA)
FEB 14
Chapter Meeting
Rocky Mountain
Metro
(BJC)
FEB 26
Thursday evening
meeting: Rocky
Mountain Metro
(BJC)
George Bye
GEORGE E. BYE, Aero Electric Aircraft
Corporation (AEAC) Founder, CEO and
Chairman. AEAC was created to produce the
Sun Flyer, a two-seat solar electric training
airplane. George will share with us the future of
solar electric powered airplanes, and the
significant benefits for students and flight
schools. Since AEAC is located at APA, we will
have a chance to see the Sun Flyer
demonstrator and its innovative propulsion
system.
George has two decades of experience as an aerospace
entrepreneur, engineer and executive. He has developed several
aircraft designs, including a small electric hybrid UAV, electric aircraft
and technologies. He led the development of the Javelin, a transonic
two-seat jet. George was a USAF T-38 instructor pilot for Euro-NATO
Joint Jet Pilot Training, C-141B Aircraft Commander and is a Desert
Storm veteran.
Monthly Meeting Schedule JAN 10
Business meeting (open to all members)
Aspen Flying Club at Centennial Airport (APA)
8:30-9:30 AM
Social Time
Aspen Flying Club at Centennial Airport (APA)
9:30 AM
Program
10:00 AM
George Bye
Lunch
Perfect Landing
After the
meeting
Upcoming Events,
Activities and Programs
JAN 10
January Meeting
George Bye
JAN 22
Come join us for an evening of
hangar flying and socializing at 5 PM
at the Avalanche Grill, near Centennial Airport (APA)
FEB 14
Chapter Meeting
More information in
the January newsletter
Flight Without Fear Orientation
Contact: Rebekah Grim
FEB 24
FEB 26
FEB 27-28
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport
Landmark Aviation
st
1 floor conference room,
11705 Airport Way, Broomfield CO 80021
Come join us for an evening of
hangar flying and socializing at 5 PM
at the Runway Grill, Rocky Mountain Metro (BJC)
Spring International 99s Board of Directors meeting
Contact: [email protected] or 1-800-994-1929
Flight Without Fear Orientation
MAR 1
Contact: Rebekah Grim
Centennial Airport, Denver Jet Center,
2nd floor conference room
7625 S Peoria St., Englewood CO 80122
There is nothing like The Ninety-Nines!
Our 2014 scholarship winner, Samantha Poirier now has her Private
License. Stephanie Thoen earned her Private License.
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Evening Meeting
The next Thursday meeting will
be January 22, 2015, 5 PM, at
the Avalanche Grill Near Centennial Airport (APA).
November Meeting
Gretchen Jahn gave a fabulous "How to" on
winning stratagies while flying in the Air Race
Classic. Her experiences and tips were very well
received by an appreciative group at the Chapter's
November meeting.
Members and guests attending were Shawn Egle,
Margot Plummer, Michelle Estevez, Carola Rhodes,
Terry Fiala, Deb Price, Terri, Bazacos, Gail Schipper,
Vanita Gallo, Babette Andŕe, Jennifer Caine, Emily
Salley, Emily Gros, Julia Howard, Rebekah Grim and
Gretchen Jahn.
Carola Rhodes, Michelle Estevez and Terry Fiala,
Chapter Contacts
Interim Chairman
Gretchen Jahn
[email protected]
303-321-3149
Vice Chairman
This position is open.
Secretary
This position is open.
Gail Schipper and Gretchen Jahn
Girl Scout Event: April 11th 2015
Our Chapter is reviving our
Girl Scout 99s Aviation
Patch program because everyone had so much fun in the
past! There are many volunteer opportunities with a
wide range of tasks and talent needed. Watch here for additional posts
as the event nears. If you are interested,
please contact Kara Pruitt or 720-256-4262.
Treasurer
Terry Fiala
[email protected]
650-307-2304
Crosswind Chatter Editor
Margot Plummer
[email protected]
303-279-0246
Have you moved or changed your
e-mail address?
To update your info, please contact:
Linda Horn
3379 Mill Vista Rd Unit 4303
Highlands Ranch CO 80129-2421
303-278-4435
[email protected]
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WOW! Marylou and Ray Pohl had such a nice party for the Chapter. There was yummy food and
great conversation.
Vice Chairman Gretchen Jahn led the Chapter in a tribute to Deb Price. Several members related
Deb's kindnesses and teaching skills.
Marylou and Ray are great hosts and have welcomed the Chapter several times to their fabulous
home and we thank them for their warm hospitality.
Members and guests attending were Vanita & Frank Gallo, Margot Plummer, Sue Osborne, Bonita &
Jon Ades, Terry & Jason Fiala, Jan Lonsdale & her sister Deb Bullock, Mari Maruyama, Emily Salley,
Jane & Walt Ruehle, Connie & Alan Higgins, Babette Andŕe & Joe McGowan, Debbie McEndree,
Terri Bazacos & Vaughn Dowell, Gretchen Jahn & Karl Sutterfield.
Jon Ades and Frank Gallo
Mari Maruyama and Jan Lonsdale
Vanita Gallo, Ray Pohl, and Bonita Ades
Bonita Ades and Debbie McEndree
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Bonita Ades and Gretchen Jahn
Babette Andŕe and Joe McGowan
Margot Plummer and Terri Bazacos
Karlen Krall, Connie Higgins and Debbie Bullock
Marylou Pohl and Terri Bazacos
Alan Higgins and Ray Pohl
Granby/Grand County Airport
Emily Warner Field (GNB)
from Penny Hamilton
The Colorado Grand County Board of Commissioners amended the
name of Granby Airport to include the title Emily Warner Field at its December meeting. That's our own Chapter member, Emily Howell Warner!
Emily, who was just inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame!
Yes! THAT Emily!
Emily Howell Warner
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Wow! We are so proud!
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Colorado Chapter Ninety-Nines
3379 Mill Vista Rd Unit 4303
Highlands Ranch CO 80129-2421
Place Stamp Here
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SOUTH CENTRAL SECTION MEETINGS
Spring 2015, May 14-17
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Arkansas Chapter
Fall 2015, October 15-18
Rio Grande Norte
Santa Fe, New Mexico
2015 International Conference
July 5-10 in Munich, Germany
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