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Florida Suncoast Chapter www.fpcg.net/sc99/
Chairman:
Marilyn Shafer
(813) 949-7126
Chapter Officers
Chairman Marilyn Shafer 813-949-7126
Vice Chairman Judy Bowser 239-772-5431 [email protected]
Secretary
Treasurer Jeanne Burklund 727-216-9616
Chapter Committee Chairman Membership
Barbara Yeninas
Airmarking Denise Rosenberger
Scholarships Denise Rosenberger
Ways and Means Nancy Wright
Aerospace Education Nancy Wright
Newsletter/Reporter Jeanne Burklund
Aviation Activities/Safety Education
Jeanne Burklund
99 News Sophia Payton
Blue Skies Meredith Kupcho
advance.
Please read our minutes carefully as there are a couple items that were brought up for discussion which were tabled for a future meeting. Namely, a by-laws amendment for International which has a required postmark deadline of December 31, 2009 if we choose to support the change. Also up for discussion is the possibility of chapter voting via email for those distant members who cannot attend a meeting but would like to feel a part of our chapter through their vote. And, along those lines....Important!!! Dues are PAST due! If you haven't paid your June dues, send your $20 check to Jeanne Burklund today.
The 99s AOPA Breakfast has lots of space so far. A flyer with all the details is attached to this newsletter. This is a chapter fund
raiser too! Surpassing 47 attendees gives us money for our treasury! Send your $30 breakfast check payable to Fl Suncoast 99s to Nancy Wright TODAY before the price goes up to $35 on November 1st.
Our Fantasy of Flight Holiday Luncheon needs your luncheon-choice coupon and check payable to Barbara Yeninas in the amount of $36.55 sent to her in Valrico by December 1st. Flyer attached gives you all the details of what's included and choices for our catered lunch!
So you all know where we'll be through the end of the year and I hope to see many of you in attendance. Our chapter runs ONLY with the support and involvment of its members! Marilyn
The International Organization of Women Pilots
Vice Chairman’s Corner The AOPA Summit will be the place of our next meeting. Make your reservations now for the great breakfast. Trade Show Chair Marilyn and Breakfast Chair Nancy Wright have made all the arrange-ments. Our breakfast and meeting will be in room 30B of the Tampa Convention Center. Take the elevator at the Convention Center to the 4th floor and the room is right there.
We will be having our Decem-ber Christmas Party at Fan-tasy of Flight. We do not have permission to land there, so there will be shuttle service to and from Winter Haven Airport. We need to let Barbara Yeninas know if we are coming and send her money and your choice of
food. Be sure to let her know if you will be flying into Winter Haven and need a ride.
Our January meeting place is up for grabs. CarolAnn Garrett will be speaking to us about her record breaking around the world trip for ALS. She will have her books there, for sale, and will sign them. Any suggestions as to where you would like to meet will be appreciated. Please email me with your sugges-tions.
February meeting will be hosted by Barbara Yeninas at the Plant City Airport.
March requires only the touch-up of the SUN 'N FUN words but not the Compass Rose so we'll meet at the 99s building. The lunch at
Pappy's Grill on Drane Field Rd. by KLAL terminal was fabulous and we were treated like queens! What do you think about returning there instead of a potluck? Let me know.
April, of course, will be at SunNFun, April 17th.
May meeting will be in Sara-sota at the heliport where Joanna Gollin will speak about helicopters.
I hope to be able to go to Crystal River in June, but more to come on that.
All these meetings will be the 2nd Saturday of the month, except April will be the 17th. So, mark your calendars now, for our future meetings.
November, 2009
Chairman’s Message Surprise! The newsletter is out earlier than usual to remind you that our meeting this month will be earlier than usual. Read the details in the Vice-Chair column.
I'm still in need of volunteers for the 99s booth and would like to see our chapter members taking the lead with this endeavor. Remember that there is a fundraising activity going on at our booth this year for the building fund. YOU could win a complimentary seaplane rating with your entry! Runners-up can win airline tickets! Not bad for coming in second. A one-day pass to the convention is only $25. Go to http://aopa.org/summit to check out all the sessions, exhibit hours and Peter O. Knight AirportFest. For you music fans, Friday night of the Summit has pilot and aviation enthusiast John Oates in concert for only $25 in
Upcoming Events
November 5-7, 2009 : AOPA Expo 2009, Tampa, FL
2010 Southeast Section Meetings Spring New Orleans Chapter TBA Fall Paradise Coast Chapter TBA
Chapter Meetings November 7, 2009—9:00 a.m. AOPA Expo 2009, Tampa, FL
December 12, 2009 : Christmas Party, Fantasy of Flight
January 9, 2010 : TBD
February 13, 2010 : Plant City Airport
March 13, 2010 : 99s Building at Sun ‘n Fun—includes a touch-up of the Sun ‘n Fun runway lettering
April 17, 2010 : 99s Building at Sun ‘n Fun
May 8, 2010 : Sarasota Heliport
June 12, 2010 : Tentative—Crystal River
Upcoming International Conventions
July 2010 The Ninety-Nines International Conference, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
July 2011 The Ninety-Nines International Conference, Oklahoma City, OK
Chapter Dues are Past Due
We need your help! If you have not sent in your dues yet— please send your check for $20 to: Jeanne Burklund, Treasurer
1659 Palmwood Drive
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Wishing You Blue Skies….
JOYCE TEETOR Florida Suncoast Chapter
Joyce Teeter, a resident of St. Petersburg since 1956, departed this world on September 21, 2009. She was born in Hagerstown, Indiana and attended Holton Arms School where Jackie Kennedy was a classmate. Joyce later went on to graduate from Indiana University. Friends and relatives remember Joyce as a marvelous athlete and a person who enjoyed living a full life. She enjoyed sailing and water skiing. Joyce loved animals and was a noted equestrian having won awards on Arabian mounts.
She was a skilled pilot and, as a young girl, enjoyed flying with her father in his
plane. She held both a private and commercial license for single engine and multiple engine planes. She was one of the first women to have been offered a position by a major commercial airline as a pilot. During her lifetime, she held a position as a Delta flight attendant as well.
Joyce joined the 99s and the Florida Suncoast Chapter on November 16, 1966. Although her final few years kept her housebound, Joyce kept in contact with her 99s through our newsletter mailings and also offering to host meetings at her home on Treasure Island.
She is survived by her sons David Dyson of Cashiers, NC, Alfred Dyson III of Sylva, NC and Scott Dyson of St. Petersburg; her brother David Teetor of Naples and her constant and loving companions, her dogs Denver and Amber. Joyce has been interred in the family burial plot in Hagerstown, Indiana. She now soars with eagles.
Vice Chairman’s Corner—continued
I am back in Florida, but have my hands full with settling Mom in, running our business, getting things in order for seasonal ten-ants, and settling in myself. My two cats and dog flew ourselves to FL from SW PA on Sunday Oct 11, and had a great trip. Stayed above the clouds at 8000 feet, then stayed home three days and took a commercial flight to NY to pack up my mom’s car, and drive her to FL. We left Sunday, Oct 18th and arrived in FL the 19th. I am working on getting her internet and A/C- heat going for the winter, plus all the rest of the stuff. Too busy for one person to think about.
Enjoy the Summit and don’t forget to sign up for the booth. Meeting new people and prospective members is just too much fun!
Blue Skies, Judy
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FLORIDA SUNCOAST NINETY-NINES October 17, 2009 Sun ‘n Fun Building
MEMBERS PRESENT: Marie Grein, Debby Palmer, Sophia Payton, Marilyn Shafer, Barbara Sierchio (Gerry), Sandy Wieprzkowski, and Nancy Wright (Jim Pappas).
Marilyn Shafer, chairman, called the meeting of the Florida Suncoast 99s to order at 10:40. She welcomed all and introduced Sandy Wieprzkowski, a member of Suncoast, who lives in Orlando.
The minutes of the September 12th, 2009 meeting were read. There were two corrections: the name, Angie, should be spelled Angye; the deadline to send news to Sophia for inclusion in the 99s News should be November 15. The minutes were accepted as corrected. The treasurer’s report was explained by Marilyn, since Jeanne was unable to attend. She is asking Jeanne to explore the rates for CDs. because she is hoping to put some of the money into CDs for a greater return.
Aerospace Committee report---Nancy said the new question for the Jessie Woods Space Camp Scholarship will be ready in January. WINGS is up and running at Skycrest Elementary school in Clearwater.
Announcements: The AOPA 99s Breakfast will be held between 7:30AM and 9:00AM and will be followed by the FL. Suncoast monthly meeting. The
$30.00 fee will cover the cost of the breakfast and the fee for the Tony Jannus actor. The deadline for reservations is Nov. 2. Marilyn needs volunteers for the 99s booth for all days. There is a dress code. Contact Marilyn for that info. Please send your reservations for the December Holiday Luncheon to Barbara Yeninas. This will be held on Dec. 12, 2009 at 10:30
at Fantasy of Flight with a cost of $36.55. Remember to send chapter news to Sophia by Nov. 15, for inclusion in the next 99s News. All crafts you are making to sell for the chapter at Sun ‘n Fun must include a 99s tag. Marilyn distributed passes to the movie, Amelia, which will have a preview showing at Veterans 24, Anderson Road, Tampa on Oct.
20. Contact Sophia for information on the Pinellas Park Theater showing.
Old Business: Marie is checking with the Clearwater Country Club about the possibility of holding our 2010 Holiday Luncheon there.
New Business: 1. Headquarters is cutting back on the number of issues of the 99s News, from 6 to 4. You may receive a paper copy of the Directory for a cost of $15.00. 2. Future meetings: Nov. 7 – at AOPA in Tampa, following the 99s breakfast; Dec. 12 – Fantasy of Flight; Jan. 9 – TBA, Carol Garrett, speaker; Feb. 13. Plant City, Strawberry Cookoff; March 13 – Lakeland, paint the compass rose; April 17 – Sun ‘n Fun, at the 99s building; May 8 – Sarasota, program TBA. 3. Sophia will send information to the 99s News concerning the death of Joyce Teeter. 4. Nancy Wright reported on the WASPS. Susan King told her the WASPS are registered at the Red Rose Inn for 3 days. Nancy suggested we think about sponsoring one room for 3 days. $75 x 3 = $225 + Taxes of approximately 12 %, about $275.00. The vote on this issue will take place in January. 5. Judy Bowser sent a proposed amendment to the International Bylaws, concerning Academic Members. There will be further discussion before the chapter votes on the issue. 6.Sandy Wieprzkowski asked if it would be possible to vote on issues without being present at a meeting.
Marilyn stated that will be looked into. 7.The 2010 Breast Cancer Fly –in will be held on Oct. 9, 2010. Save the day.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30. Marie Grein, temporary secretary Program---Laura Vonn, the Convention Administrator at Sun ‘n Fun, described the various facets of her position. She said, “It’s all about the people and their stories.”
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“Amelia” Movie Opens . . . . . And our chapter is there. . . . .
Florida Suncoast 99s covered all the bases in representing the Ninety-Nines and our chapter in the Tampa Bay area!
A preview showing of the movie on August 23rd was attended by CC Marilyn Shafer, Sophia Payton, Dima Hoabsh, Barbara Strachan, CT Jeanne Burklund, 33 1/3 Michelle Burklund and 49 ? Chris Burk-lund. With free tickets and VIP seating offered by Allied Advertising, Marilyn presented a delightful talk on "Amelia”, how the 99s organization was http://wmnf.org/programs/gridformed and selected its name as well as information about scholarships available to girls (Jesse Woods Scholarship) and women (Amelia Earhart Scholarship). A half-page handout with our chapter’s website and email address was distributed by Dima to more than 30 women and girls. Dima arrived in an astronaut costume and Sophia as "Amelia" complete with leather jacket, pants, helmet, goggles and white scarf. Each attending member was intro-duced to the crowd. Sophia had them waving back at her as she stood up with helmet and goggles and the audience cheered after her flight bio of winning air races was announced.
These same 99s set up at the Regal Theater, Pinellas Park, on Saturday where Dima and Michelle stole the show. Dima in astronaut costume and Michelle dressed in goggles, scarf and helmet passed out Ninety-Nines’ brochures and our chapter website info to girls interested in the Jesse Woods Scholar-ship. The word is out about the 99's and our scholarships.
On that same Saturday, Oct. 24th, Marilyn went to WMNF 88.5 Community Radio to be interviewed on the Women’s Show along with Bobby Lasher and Pat Ohlsson who attended via telephone. It may be ready for viewing the end of next week.
http://wmnf.org/programs/grid scroll down to Schedule, then to Women's page on Sat. In archives select 10/24/09. The download screen will appear and it opens easily with RealPlayer.
For those of you who didn't attend, you missed out on lots of fun. You still have time to get involved by volunteering to help at our booth at the AOPA Convention.
Thanks to Dima for getting the ball rolling.
By Sophia M. Payton
WMNF 88.5 Radio Hosts (l-r) Arlene Engelhardt and Mary Glenney with Florida Suncoast Chapter Chair, Marilyn Shafer, speaking about women's flying interests, how they got started, the Amelia Earhart story and The Ninety-Nines' activities to support and promote women in aviation.
Marilyn speaks before the preview showing of “Amelia”
Sophia Payton and Dima Haobsh at our display in the lobby of the Regal Theatre in Pinellas Park Michelle “Amelia Earhart”
Burklund— working in the Regal Theatre lobby
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Your payments can also be made on PayPal.
Email payment goes to [email protected]
Fantasy of Flight Chapter Holiday Event
Please mark you calendars for Saturday, December 12, 2009. This year we'll be celebrating at Fantasy of Flight!!! Starting off with a Holiday Luncheon at the Officer's Club at 11:30 a.m. After Lunch the 99s will be
given a Guided Tour of the FOF Aircraft Museum. The cost of 36.55/pp is all inclusive and includes admission to the FOF attraction, as well!!! Come and spend a Day of Fun with the 99s at Fantasy of Flight!!! See attached
Poster in this newsletter with all the details!!!
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