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Dear Members:
This has been a busy
season for WAI in terms
of our participation in
several aviation events.
Of particular note was
our presence in late Sep-
tember at the last official
reunion for the WASP
in Arlington, Texas. We
sponsored the break-
Dr. Chabrian in the cockpit of an ASTAR fast on the final morning
Air Cargo jet during a recent operational visit. of the event and made
a surprise announcement to the WASP and others present.
They were ecstatic to learn Jackie Cochran, founder of the
WASP, will be one of the inductees of our 2009 WAI Pioneer
Hall of Fame.
As we have done for the past several years WAI was present
as an exhibitor at the National Business Aviation Association
convention in Orlando in October and we will be exhibiting
at the upcoming AOPA Expo in San Jose, California, the first
week of November. If you are planning to attend the AOPA
Expo, be sure to stop by our booth or attend our WAI Connect
Breakfast Friday, November 7 (more details on page 6).
In case you missed it, the WAI European conference, held
in Norway this year, had a wonderful turnout. Organizer
Michelle Bassenesi worked diligently to ensure that attendees
had the opportunity to participate in stimulating seminars
and also enjoy the stunning Norwegian fjord scenery (more
on page 8). Plans are already being made for next year’s Aviation and Women in Europe conference, tentatively in Spain.
Speaking of terrific opportunities, the deadline to apply for
our 2009 scholarships is November 28, just around the corner. Get your recommendations and essay together now, or
encourage someone you know to apply for one of these life-changing opportunities. WAI has perhaps the most variety of
scholarship opportunities of any aviation-related nonprofit—
there should be something for everyone, regardless of their
aviation aspirations.
Here’s an interesting WAI fact. Did you know that the 2009 International Women in Aviation Conference is our 20th anniversary Conference? To honor this special event, we’re planning
a Conference you’ll never forget. Sign up today so that you get
to meet and listen to stirring keynote speakers, some of our
best professional development sessions and most varied educational seminars ever, and of course, a few very special tours
and events! Take a peek at what we’ve got to offer on pages
36-41. I look forward to seeing many of you in Atlanta!
Sincerely,
Dr. Peggy Chabrian
President/Founder
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Where are all these women and why do
they look so happy? Find out more about
the AWE Conference Page 8
It’s time to register for the 2009 Confer-
ence. All you need to know to make your
plans starts on Page 36
Kim Strickland found a novel way to use
her time off from United Airlines. Read
more about this multitasker. Page 24
