99s HANGING OUT ABOVE NIAGARA FALLS
In September, Lisa Hotung offered Kelly Donovan a ride in her Piper Archer. They got to soar over Niagara Falls, the City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Bills Stadium. It was a blast! Go Bills!
Ninety-Nines SPeak AT SMITHSONIAN
On Sept 19, Greater New York Chapter Secretary Bev Weintraub, author of "Wings of Gold: The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators," discussed "The Path to Equality for Women Military Aviators" at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center. Also participating in the panel discussion were Greater Seattle Chapter member Eileen Bjorkman (U.S. Air Force, ret.), author of "Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat, and moderator Michael Hankins, the Smithsonian's curator of U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps post-World War II aviation.
You can watch the conversation here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ew_Kiva3gCI
In MemoriAm
In loving memory of Melanie Georger, Karen Stumpf, and Linda Scully; three members of our New York New Jersey Section of the Ninety Nines. We honor their incredible contributions to our aviation community. Their passion for flying and their spirit of camaraderie will forever be in our hearts. We remember them with gratitude and keep their legacy alive in all that we do.
Air Race Classic 2024
NY-NJ 99s were helping out in the 2024 Air Race Classic! Pictured is timing team for the Newark, OH stop (KVTA). Special thanks to those who participated, including Christine Koch, Frances Englund, Sue Holbrook, Greg Holbrook. Jane McIntire, Ron Meinheartt, and Mark Stoll. It was a fun "time"!
MEMORIAL DAY on the Intrepid
The New Jersey and Greater New York Chapters were invited to the Memorial Day Ceremony held at The Intrepid Museum on Pier 86 in New York City, May 27, 2024. The solemn ceremony honored the fallen women and men of the United States Armed Forces, a testament to the enduring legacy of those who served, and the significance of freedom. Speakers included Susan Marenoff-Zausner, President of The Intrepid Museum, notably, the first woman in the 42-year history of the institution to hold the position, Four Star Navy Admiral Daryl Lane Caudle, 35th commander of United States Fleet Forces, and New York Mayor Eric Adams. After the final wreath laying and standing for the former crew members of The Intrepid, the members toured the ship and visited with representatives of the different military organizations.
DEB's NEW BOOK!
Congratulations to Deb Henneberry for her contribution to the groundbreaking book, "Aviation Workforce Planning: The Artificial Intelligence and Competency-Based Era"! Her efforts will be a valuable resource for the industry navigating this exciting new era.