Aviation for Women - September/October 2008

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Dear WAI Members:

It is important to the

board and staff of Wom-

en in Aviation, Interna-

tional to know as much

about our members as

possible. Whether it is

determining benefits to

make available to mem-

bers, speakers and top-

ics to include at a con-

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in the magazine, knowing who our members are makes a

difference.

Since WAI is made up of such a wide variety of representa-

tives from the aviation industry—pilots, air traffic controllers,

airport managers, mechanics, engineers, flight attendants,

university students, retirees, and more—it is challenging at

times to ensure we are addressing the needs and interests of

all of our members.

In the next few weeks many of you will receive a membership survey asking questions about you to help us do a better job of serving you. Please fill out the survey and return it as quickly as possible.

In this issue of Aviation for Women we showcase several addi-

tional scholarships, adding to those published in the July/August issue. These scholarships are available for all ages and for a variety of different aviation and aerospace occupations and skill levels. There are even a few scholarships that just look like plain old fun! The deadline for your application is in mid-November this year so get to work filling out your paperwork!

These days the staff at Headquarters is looking forward to our 20th anniversary Conference in Atlanta next February. Special events planned for you include tours of Delta Air Lines, Robins Air Force Base, and TIMCO Aviation Services. Air Tran Airways is also sponsoring a special event at the Georgia Aquarium for Conference attendees on Friday night, February 27. Delta Air Lines has graciously offered to underwrite the Conference luncheon and TIMCO will sponsor the pre-ban-quet reception again for 2009. Without these generous sponsors your Conference fees would be double or triple the cost, so please make sure to let them know you appreciate their gifts.

Watch for your 2009 Conference brochure in the mail within the next week or two. Register early and save, because you will not want to miss this special 20th anniversary event.