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AIR NEWS Chicago Area Chapter Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots.

!!!!! Jill and Dan flew in C120 Sharon flew in C206 Madeleine and Preethi flew in C150 Marie flew

Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee, milk, fresh fruit, $8.

There s a long standing routine followed by those who encounter the Jeppesen statue, to copy his

We raised our arms as if we too had a propeller in our grip, and posed to memorialize the event.

Museum celebrated their 20th Anniversary. Our Chapter had a display table for this event.

1 AIR NEWS Chicago Area Chapter Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots. SEPTEMBER 2017 POPLAR GROVE 45TH ANNIVERSARY FLY IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST DAY!!!!!! Jill and Dan flew in C120 Sharon flew in C206 Madeleine and Preethi flew in C150 Marie flew in Stearman Mary Lou lives there Tiger Tina lives there B18, etc, etc Kathryn and Natalie drove Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee, milk, fresh fruit, $8.00 Fun with friends priceless! There s a long standing routine followed by those who encounter the Jeppesen statue, to copy his pose and have a picture with it. We raised our arms as if we too had a propeller in our grip, and posed to memorialize the event. From left to right Kathryn, Madeleine, Jepp, Mary Lou, Jill, Preethi, Sharon Wings and Wheels Museum celebrated their 20th Anniversary. Our Chapter had a display table for this event. Here Preethi, Kathryn and Jill pose for a picture in the Museum The EAA Chapter is rebuilding a Jenny OX5 engine and all!!! Can t wait to see it fly. And after all that. We went and sat at Lou s hangar and talked, about what else? Flying Come on out to WAUKEGAN AIRPORT for the airshow! Details on page 5

WHO S WHO CHAIR Jill Feldman VICE CHAIR Natalie Berman SECRETARY Mary Lou Erikson TREASURER Madeleine Monaco The busy summer months are now behind us, but there are lots of fun activities this fall

2 WHO S WHO CHAIR Jill Feldman VICE CHAIR Natalie Berman SECRETARY Mary Lou Erikson TREASURER Madeleine Monaco The busy summer months are now behind us, but there are lots of fun activities this fall to keep us flying and seeing our aviation friends. FLYING and FRIENDS JILL FELDMAN, CHAIRMAN Today we had a wonderful Social Gathering at Poplar Grove. The weather was great, there were lots of cool planes to look at, we toured the museum, the EAA 1414 project plane, and had fun at the breakfast. In addition to Mary Lou who was involved in organizing the event, it was great to see 99s Madeleine Monaco who flew in with new member Preethi Thamina, Natalie Berman and her bother-in-law Dave, Sharon Schorsch, and our brand-new sport pilot and birthday girl Kathyrn Brenner. We had a great time - see the pictures posted elsewhere in this AirNews! This month was busy: redoing the new member letter that Membership Chair Karen Ballard is sending out, setting up committees and assigning chairmen, and getting out our first ever survey to members. If you haven t completed the survey, we will give you until the end of the month. See the preliminary results reported by Susan Kelsey elsewhere in this Air News. We will discuss the results at the September teleconference business meeting. A new activity that we discussed at the August meeting was the establishment of Airport Liaisons. Our chapter covers a large geographic area, so we need to use our members to reach out to flight schools, FBOs and women pilots at the airports they frequent. In addition, they can help us connect us with vendors interested in participating in the January Safety Seminar, find us Air Marking sites, and in general, let people know who the 99s are and what we do. So far, we have liaisons assigned at the following airports: C77, PWK, 06C, 1C5, UGN, 3CK, DPA, 0C0, ENW. Contact me if your airport isn t listed and you want an easy way to get involved and help our chapter grow. Deadline for submission the 20th of the month : Madeleine Monaco, Editor Air News is published monthly by the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc. and is available to non-members for $20 per year. Members must pay chapter dues to receive Air News. Suggested donation for a business card size ad is $5/month or $50/year. Members may place 6 free personal ads per year. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and shall not be construed to express the policies or opinions of the Ninety-Nines, Inc. In September, there are lots of fun activities. For those interested in warbirds and airshows, there is the Waukegan Airshow on Saturday, September 9 th. If you fly in, there are no fees, but if you drive, there will be an entry fee. Check out the website at northernillinoisairshow.com/. Please let me know if you are coming. I will be ing more information on when and where we will meet closer to the airshow date. We are not doing a meeting in conjunction with this event; this will be another Social Gathering. There is also the NCS Meeting in the Wisconsin Dells. There are several of us going from the chapter, but on-time registration and hotel room blocks end on Sept. 1 st. This will be my first ever section meeting, and I am really looking forward to joining in on the fun and information exchange. Since our last business meeting on August 6th went well as a conference call, we will be repeating this method of monthly meetings for September as well. The meeting is September 17th, 5-7 pm. There is lots going on, so plan on calling in to get involved. Call in information: (515) ; Access Code #. Or join via your computer at join.freeconferencecall.com/jill054. Please let me know at jill@windline.net if you want me to send an invitation to your . The next live and in-person business meeting is October 22 at the Schaumburg Airport. On a personal note, my husband and I have a new member to our family, Stella Stinson (thankyou Madeleine for the naming idea). Still some growing pains, but we hope to be getting our 1948 Stinson out to lots of social gatherings this fall. Hope to see you in the sky! Jill Air News SEPTEMBER 2017 page 2

3 TELECONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES August 6, 2017 Notice having been properly given to the members, the August 6, 2017, Chicago Area 99s Chapter meeting (via teleconference) was called to order by Chairman Jill Feldman at 5:03 pm. Present on phone line were: Feldman, Berman, Erikson, Monaco, Adams, Prellwitz, Ballard. O Hara joined later. The June, 2017 minutes, as published in the July, 2017 Air News were accepted as printed. Treasurer s report was sent to all who indicated they would attend today s meeting, and was reviewed and approved. Treasurer Monaco stated $ will be needed soon for deposit on January, 2018 IFR/VFR seminar. This will show up in August report. Prellwitz had a question on supplies and poster costs Monaco will get answers. Membership Chair, Ballard, reports 94 members in chapter with 5 new members in July. Ballard to send new names to Monaco for publication in Air News. Ballard to send new member letter to these people and also determine their home airport. Monaco offered to work with Ballard on this letter. Poplar Grove Social Gathering - August 20, 2017 was discussed. 99s will meet to eat at 10:00 am at the 45 th Annual Fly In Pancake Breakfast at C77. Volunteers still needed at the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum (on airport grounds) to talk informally about 99s. Erikson will set up a table at museum with fact sheets that can be used. Members urged to offer rides to this event to others. The idea of airport liaisons was discussed. These people would spread the word at their respective airports about 99s and our activities. Following names were suggested: Erikson/Poplar Grove & Schaumburg, Monaco/Chicago Exec, Prellwitz/Clow, Kelsey/ Waukegan, Berman/Lake in the Hills, O Hara/DuPage, Dodson/Dacy. Other names/ideas are welcome. Contact Feldman. Several committee chairs still needed ask members to indicate interest. Kelsey to get Member Survey out in time to print results in September Air News. Adams to check rules regarding necessity for an Audit. Feldman to check with Meznarsic about IFR/VFR seminar Kelsey indicated willingness to help. Prellwitz to write article on current International Director responsibility for Air News. Erikson stated that Monaco has contacted Michael Kurgen at Atlantic Aviaton/Chicago Executive about hosting Girl Scout Day on Saturday, May 12, 2018, and he has agreed. Upcoming: Sept. 9 Waukegan Air Show Sept. 17 Teleconference Chapter Meeting Sept North Central Section Meeting Oct. 22 Chapter meeting at Schaumburg Airport Deadline for September Air News is August 20. Feldman adjourned meeting at 7:00 pm August 6, Calendar of Events September 8 to 10 Ladies Love Taildraggers weekend event at Poplar Grove September 9..Waukegan Air Show Sept North Central Section Meeting, Wilderness Resort WI Dells Sept 23...Girls in Aviation Day activity tbd October 22...Chapter Meeting, Schaumburg Airport, Noon November...Feed My Starving Children, Schaumburg, IL tbd December Chapter Winter Party 12 noon Kenosha Airport Terminal Pot Luck January 27, CHICAGO AVIATION EXPO and SAFETY SEMINAR Holiday Inn Itasca, IL May 12, SCOUT AVIATION DAY, Chicago Executive Airport, Atlantic Aviation July 4-8, s International Conference, July 16-21, s International Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dayton, Ohio North Central Section is host July s International Conference, Long Beach, California on the Queen Mary!!! 2020 Fall...North Central Meeting hosted by Chicago Area Chapter Air News SEPTEMBER 2017 Page 3

I FLY FOR PIE FUDGE(?) By Diane Cozzi Michigan Island s Delight It s a cliché, I know, but time sure does fly.

So Roger Kelly and I flew our Cessna 172 One-One- Honey up there for a couple days just to get away for a while. Virtually the entire island is a State Park and popular summer tourist destination.

You can visit the old forts and battlegrounds that depict the island s early history; and the small town itself, which occupies a corner of the island, is a reflection of the relaxed pace of life in

The only exceptions are airplanes, and the island has a small well-kept airport to tempt any general aviation pilot.

4 I FLY FOR PIE FUDGE(?) By Diane Cozzi Michigan Island s Delight It s a cliché, I know, but time sure does fly. I couldn t believe it d been over five years since we last flew to Mackinac Island we used to go all the time. So Roger Kelly and I flew our Cessna 172 One-One- Honey up there for a couple days just to get away for a while. Virtually the entire island is a State Park and popular summer tourist destination. It also represents a step back in time. You can visit the old forts and battlegrounds that depict the island s early history; and the small town itself, which occupies a corner of the island, is a reflection of the relaxed pace of life in the late 1800s. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island (most people arrive by ferry). Transportation is mainly by horse-drawn carriage or bicycle. The only exceptions are airplanes, and the island has a small well-kept airport to tempt any general aviation pilot. We took a leisurely route north along the Wisconsin lakeshore, then angling eastward. There is no aviation fuel available on Mackinac Island, so we landed at our traditional stop, Door County Cherryland Airport at Sturgeon Bay (SUE) to take on more fuel and to break for lunch. [The official radio call is Door County Cherryland, but you ll hear all variations of that plus Sturgeon Bay on the UNICOM CTAF ] It was a surprise when we landed to see the FBO had expanded to over twice its size. (On the downside, the expansion came at the expense of a quaint little gazebo where we liked to eat our lunch and watch airplanes for a while sadly, it s not there anymore.) After lunch and refueling - both us and the plane - it was eastward over the lake, hugging remote little islands, and taking in the beautiful scenery. There was a slight haze but it was smooth air the whole way! Then just before beginning decent to pattern altitude, there are spectacular views flying over the famous Mackinac Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Mackinac Island Airport (MCD) has a single paved runway: 8/26 (3501 ft.). CTAF 122.7, AWOS ; Elevation 740 (the highest point on the island); NO FUEL; FBO has limited hours; landing and parking fees; phone for horse-drawn taxi to take you into town. We ve stayed at numerous hotels on the island through the years, including The Grand, probably the most well-known. This time we stayed at our new favorite, The Chippewa, on Main Street. It s a charming hotel on the water and has a great restaurant. There are two things we particularly like to do on the island ride bikes and eat fudge. We prefer Ryba s Fudge and it s not hard to find, as there is usually a Ryba s Fudge Shop about every 300 feet once you get to town ( ok, I m exaggerating there, but not by much). You can also find a place to rent bikes about every 300 feet ( still not exaggerating by much). We had just one full day to go bike riding, and as good pilots do, we checked the weather and knew there was a chance of rain. But we dared it and didn t bring any rain gear and of course, it rained a lot. We rented bikes anyway and spent the better part of a day riding the lakeside path around the island (an 8-mile circumference), stopping to check out the gorgeous (but wet) views along the way, and visiting One-One-Honey at the airport. We were soaked, but on the plus side, it wasn t crowded. So if you re ever in the mood to cool off from the city s heat, a flight to northern Michigan s Mackinac Island is a perfect destination and let s not forget the fudge! PHOTOS: One-One-Honey at Cherryland Landing at MCD Air News SEPTEMBER 2017 Page 4 Flying towards the bridge Taxi awaiting us at MCD

5 Life on the 99s International Board of Directors Round 2! In July, I had the honor of being elected to my second term on the International Board of Director of the Ninety- Nines at the International Conference in San Antonio and I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to represent our organization! Being on the Board has provided me with a kaleidoscope of opportunities to work in a variety of roles, including serving as a liaison to the Endowment Fund trustees, and serving on the Finance Committee, and learning up to be an additional technical driver/speaker finder/content director for 99s webcasts. Other duties as assigned that I ve accomplished mostly revolve around technology, including project management for server upgrades at Headquarters, and sourcing a new IT support services vendor. One of my current projects is working on a Strategic Action Plan task centered on revamping new member Orientation items. I know it sounds like I don t get out much, but I actually do! An additional responsibility for each of us as Board members is to attend a section meeting, in addition to our home section, for both the Spring and Fall meeting cycles, to give news from the International level, as well as learn more about the goings on in their areas, and how we can help. It s been key in helping me forge new friendships with 99s near and far; and helps remind me what an amazing, trail-blazing, courageous, tenacious and dedicated group of women our members are! When I joined the 99s in the Chicago Area Chapter, back as a quiet, shy student pilot, I had little idea of the full breadth and depth of our organization. But having served on both officer and committee positions at the Chapter, Section and International Levels in my (relatively) short time, I can heartily attest that each level, while busy, is increasingly rewarding and they help your voice get louder too Looking forward to this term s adventures Running Shoes On! Leslie Prellwitz Member, Chicago Area Chapter Director, International Board of Directors NORTHERN ILLINOIS AIR SHOW AIR SHOW September 9, 2017 GATES OPEN AT 9:30 A.M. AIR SHOW BEGINS AT NOON $15 ADMISSION AT THE GATE Airshow web site Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN) ELEVATION: 727 CTAF: ATIS: TPA: º 43 N 087º87 W Driving Directions from the South: I-294 N/Tri State Tollway N becomes I-94 W/Tri State Tollway N North to I-94W towards Wisconsin Exit East on IL-120 North on Hwy 41 Right at traffic light at Delaney Rd (North) Right on York House Rd (East) Left of Green Bay Rd/IL-131 (North) Right on Beach (small road acromss from Waukegan Sports Park) Go to end of lane, through gate. WHF Building/Hangar on right. MEMBER NEWS: Please remember long time member Nancy Haraldson, home recovering from knee surgery. Get well soon! Appreciation to Susan Kelsey and Elaine Tao for serving our Chapter at the July 1st Chicago Executive Airport Run the Runway race. The airport is contributing part of their proceeds to us this year and asked for help. 99 Jean McLaughlin, member of now dissolved Central Illinois Chapter, will be honored in Peoria in October. The FSDO will present her with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. New member Kathy Arkwell is part of the committee to honor her. Anyone who knew her or knew of her activities either in aviation or the 99s please contact Kathy Kathyarkwell@comcast.net Speaking of congrats! We had a nice note from member Helen Sailer, now living in Florida. She will be100 in March and says she would not give up her time as a Chicago Area 99 for anything. Air News SEPTEMBER 2017 Page 5

GET IN SHAPE If you do not have a chapter name badge in the shape of your state, now is the time to order one.

Please indicate your state and whether you want a pin or magnet backing. NOW ALSO AVAILABLE WITH MAGNETIC BACKING! Allow three weeks for delivery. Our Chapter Members on the move!

6 GET IN SHAPE If you do not have a chapter name badge in the shape of your state, now is the time to order one. Send a check in the amount of $16 made payable to the Chicago Area Chapter 99s and mail to Rita Adams, PAULA PILOT Badge above is in the shape of Illinois. Please indicate your state and whether you want a pin or magnet backing. NOW ALSO AVAILABLE WITH MAGNETIC BACKING! Allow three weeks for delivery. Our Chapter Members on the move!!! Any news you want to share? Training, travel, or family updates? Just your editor and I will print as space permits. 99mjm@sbcglobal.net Any items for sale, or events to promote? Let me know that too. Know a new pilot, or a long time pilot you want to receive one of our newsletters? I will send one, or you can forward the one I send you. Do you have a favorite maintenance shop, avionics shop, paint or upholstery shop? Lets help them to be more successful share the name and contact info. Have a suggestion for an event to fly to? Have a restaurant you want to try for a fly in meal? Know of a new flight school? Airplane for rent? Ground school? Hangar space? Tell us! Share! We are all in this together! 99mjm@sbcglobal.net HIGHLIGHTING OUR MEMBER ELAINE TAO My interest in flying started when I was a kid when my family used to fly from Africa to Hong Kong via Amsterdam every year going from one extreme to another. I remember wanting to be a flight attendant at the time, but when I got to college at UIUC, a friend of mine was taking lessons at an aviation school. I regret not pursuing it at the time, since I was too focused on my medical studies. Then a few years ago I went on a discovery flight, and met my mentor, Madeleine, and she took me on a couple of flights. I started lessons two years ago for about six months in a Cessna 152 at Boraam. I can t wait to finish my PPL and get back up in the air! Editors note: Elaine is one of our Nominating Committee members and volunteers to help whenever she is asked. This completes the series of bios of our 7 elected officers. Your Air News Editor would like to highlight other members. Please send a few paragraphs and a photo for future use. We will share them if you send them. WELCOME OUR NEW CHAPTER MEMBERS Kathryn Brenner Margaret Freeman Sharon Goodall Stephanie Mueller Kristen Reecy Mariko Doskow Larisa Kano Kristin McGuinniss Pamela Rolon Mayon Wheeless Air News SEPTEMBER 2017 Page 6

7 North Central Section Fall Meeting September 2017 Hosted by Wisconsin Chapter Migrate to WI SCHEDULE Of Events The Wilderness Resort - Glacier Canyon Lodge The Western Territory & Water Park (Wisconsin Dells - DLL) Friday, September 22, 2017 Noon 5:00 pm Noon 5:00 pm Noon 4 pm Registration - Convention Center Lobby Fly Market & Silent Auction Open (Tundra DE) Hospitality Room OPEN 4:00 5:00 pm NCS Board Meeting 3:00 9:00 pm Trolley Wine and Dinner Tour (dining at Sarento s (Fish fry or 3 other options) Pre-registration required separate charge $70 per person 9:00 10:00 pm Hospitality Room OPEN Saturday, September 23, :00 9:00 am Registration Convention Center Lobby 7:30 8:30 am Breakfast Buffet (Sandstone 1) 7:30 8:30 am Chapter Chairs & Vice Chairs breakfast gathering (Sandstone 1) Chapter Treasurers breakfast gathering (Sandstone 1) 9:00 11:30 am Business Meeting (Sandstone 1) 12:30 pm 4:00 pm Group Boat Tour of WI Dells** includes Box lunch - Transportation noon Pre-registration required - separate charge $25 per person 11:00 12:00 Fly Market & Silent Auction OPEN (Tundra DE) 12:00 pm Box lunch available for registered attendees. Lunch on your own, if not fully registered. 1:00 5:00 pm FAAST and other presentations Dells Attractions on your own - TBD 6:00 9:00 pm Cash bar OPEN (Sandstone 1) 7:00 9:00 pm Plated Banquet & Speaker (Sandstone 1) Speaker Bev Paulan - DNR Migration Pilot and Biologist 9:00 11:00 pm Hospitality Room OPEN Sunday, September 24, :00 9:00 am Continental Breakfast (Sandstone 1) 8:00 10:00 am 2019 International Conference Planning [Dayton committee members] 7:00 11:00 am Transportation to MSN (sign up at Saturday Registration) Questions: Darcy Kulesha, Times and events are subject to change. Air News SEPTEMBER 2017 Page 7

8 North Central Section 99s 2017 Fall Meeting September 2017 Hosted by Wisconsin Chapter Migrate to WI The Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI (DLL) Name(s): Guest: Address (street, city, state): Zip: Phone: Cell: Chapter: First-time attendee: Student Pilot Member: Current Office(s) / Committee(s): Chapter: Section: International: AE Scholarship recipient: Year: Past Office(s) / Committee(s): Chapter: Section: International: REGISTRATION: Price Quantity Total FULL* registration (postmarked by August 20) $99 LATE registration (postmarked after August 20) $119 Friday Trolley Wine and Dinner Tour ** $70 Saturday 99s Group Boat tour of WI Dells ** $25 Fly Market Table (99s Chapter) $15 Fly Market Table (Other Vendors) $30 Individual Box Lunch (491/2 or guest) $15 Individual Banquet Dinner (491/2 or guest) $40 Box luncheon: Beef Chicken Veggie Banquet entrée: Beef Chicken Salmon Vegetarian Special dietary needs: TOTAL: $ * FULL registration for 99s & guests includes Breakfast (Sat, Sun), Banquet (Sat), Saturday box lunch, Welcome packet, Hospitality Room, access to Fly Market vendors, and Shuttle to/from MSN and DLL airport if needed. ** Fri. Trolley Wine & Dinner Tour & Sat. Boat Tour are à la carte addition and NOT included with the full registration package. PAYMENT: Checks payable to Wisconsin Chapter 99s. Mail to Darcy Kulesha, 6706 Riverdale Lane, Greendale, WI HOTEL: THE WILDERNESS RESORT - Glacier Canyon Lodge - THE WESTERN TERRITORY & WATER PARK 45 Hillman Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI Room rate: Thurs. $99.99/ Fri. $109.99/ Sat $ (single/double occupancy) must reserve by Fri. Sept 1 for rate. All room rates include the Water Park passes. Final charges will include state and local taxes (currently 12.25%) at the time of check in, and a taxable $17.95 nightly Resort fee. Ask for Wisconsin 99s Organization at Glacier Canyon Lodge, Leader # FLY IN: Commercial GA Madison Airport (MSN) Day ETA Flight# Airline GA Private DLL Day ETA N# # passengers 99s Shuttle Needed Yes NO Due to other conferences in the area, we suggest you make transportation arrangements early. Questions: Darcy Kulesha, Times and events are subject to change Air News SEPTEMBER 2017 Page 8

9 2017 Chicago 99 Survey Preliminary Results The Chicago 99s conducted a membership survey in August 2017 to determine member interest in a variety of items such as frequency of meetings, types of meetings members would be interested in attending, to learn more about why members attend meetings and what motivate members to continue to attend. The following summary provides preliminary results. An analysis of results will be done at the September Teleconference Business Meeting on September 17 and next steps will be posted in the October Air News. Twenty-nine (29) responses were received from a membership of 87 current members. If you haven t responded, and would like your voice heard, the survey will be closed on September 10 th. Which committee would you be interested in joining? (top 8) Airport Liaison Airmarking Aerospace Education Girl Scout Day Safety Seminar Fly outs/flying Activities Membership PR/Exhibits/Events

AIR NEWS Address Service Requested Chicago Area Chapter Ninety-Nines, Inc. International Organization of Women Pilots Some great gathering and networking events coming up.

10 AIR NEWS Address Service Requested Chicago Area Chapter Ninety-Nines, Inc. International Organization of Women Pilots Some great gathering and networking events coming up. 99s Gather at the Waukegan Air Show See info and link on page 5 Fall Section Meeting in Wisconsin Dells September 22 to 24 at Wilderness Waterpark Resort Registration forms page 7-8 or at Chicago Area Chapter Meeting Schaumburg Airport Sunday, October 22nd, Noon

IFR/VFR Safety Seminar Flying Companion Course Aviation Vendors. Saturday, January 27, 2018 Itasca Holiday Inn IFR ROOM

AIR NEWS Chicago Area Chapter Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots. JANUARY 2018 IFR/VFR Safety Seminar Flying Companion Course Aviation Vendors Saturday, January 27, 2018 Itasca