Minutes of the Scioto Valley 99s April 9, 2003 meeting
Up, Up, and Away
Dana Rogers flew commercial to Los Angeles and then on to Oahu, Hawaii the last week in March.
Mary Biller flew commercial to Hawaii and took a helicopter tour of Kauai in late February –early March.
P-38 trip to IAG Murpheysboro, KY in Glenn Sproat’s Moony M20G. There were 3 pilots on board…Glenn, Joanne Austin, and Janet Barnard. We flew to see the “Glacier Girl” that was rescued from Greenland in 1992 and restored to original condition. It was a great flight, all 3 pilots flew, and Janet got some “hood” time in Glenn’s complex airplane.
Janet Barnard has been flying to many local airports, Belfontaine, Madison Co, Greene Co, Highland Co, Blue Ash, Lunken, etc. She also flew a longer cross-country to Port Clinton.
While in Florida, Woody and Janie McIntire flew some local trips and also landed at the airport where John Travolta is building his new estate.
Joanne Austin spoke to EAA Chapter 382 in Greene County (I19) in March about the history and activities of the 99s.
Marjorie Anderson flew commercial to Gulfport, MS to visit friends/co-workers with whom she worked 30 years ago. Then she flew to Corpus Christi, TX on business and back home to Columbus. A wonderful trip, complete with the excitement of a chemical spill adjacent to the airport in Gulfport, which necessitated a trip to New Orleans for an alternate flight plan.
Women in Aviation was having their conference in Cincinnati over the weekend of March 22, 2003. A reception was arranged by one of the Greater Cincinnati 99s to honor Galina Beltsova Brok, a Russian champion aerobatic pilot, and Galina Korchuganova, a Russian bomber pilot in World War II. Click here for a photograph, showing (left to right) Marilynn Miller, Galina Brok, and Galina Korchuganova. The reception was held at the home of Robbin Russell. Many well-known names in aviation attended as well as three WASPs, Betty Turner, Nadine Nagel and Caro Bayley. Marilynn Miller and Janet Barnard were thrilled to be among those invited to attend and meet these extraordinary ladies.
Meeting Minutes
Attendance: Dana Rogers, Constance Copeland, Myra Jamison, Paula Hook, Joanne Austin, Mary Biller, Janet Barnard, Glenn Sproat (49 ½), Kay Hoelting, Charma Huddy, Janie McIntire, and Marjorie Anderson
The meeting was called to order by Paula Rumbaugh, Vice-Chairman. Minutes: The acceptance of the minutes for the March meeting was tabled until May. The secretary will publish them in the next newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report: The report was accepted as read by Janie McIntire. Moved to accept by Myra Jamison and seconded by Connie Copeland.
Old Business:
· Dues are to be paid to Janie as soon as possible in order to reimburse for WayPoint magazine.
· Section meeting: Marilynn and Janie will be attending in the Detroit area, May 16 – 18, 2003. $130 / person for the entire event. Workers are needed for the Sales table. The business meeting is on Saturday. We could go for just the one day and assist as well. Willow Run Airport is the closest access for flying.
· Air Race Classic: Janet reported that we will need to provide snacks, water, and food items during the stopover. Joanne will chair this sub-committee and Marjorie Anderson will assist. The dates are Saturday – Tuesday, June 21 – 24. Most pilots will be there June 22 and 23. Marilynn will chair the Timing of the event and will need 5 timers each of the four days of the event. Kay to chair flight service for opening and closing flight plans and we need volunteers to assist Kay with that. We also need media coverage: newspapers, TV, and radio. Joanne has secured a third hotel to give pilots a choice of prices. The Airport is ready. The FAA has OK’d the fly-by. A shirt and hat will be donated by the airport has prizes. The Civil Air Patrol has agreed to assist. We will need to be at the airport one hour before “sunrise time” as set by race officials.
· Outer Banks Trip: The 7 bedroom house is full! (Wright Brothers Re-enactment and 100 plane fly-by)
New Business
· Janie introduced the idea that we could place the same design as is on our denim shirts onto reversible vests. Costs are approximately the same as on the shirts. The vests are made of water resistant polyester. No decision made at this time.
· Myra reported that the Certificate of Deposit has been transferred to Guernsey Bank for 12 months at 2.02% interest.
· The Dayton Pilots Club is sponsoring a Poker Run, May 3, Rain date on May 10. Must do 5 airports to complete. Lots of awesome prizes along with a Safety Seminar and Cookout. Janet has flyers and more information
· Buckeye Air Rally will be held the weekend before ARC. This is a fun event to test your slow flight skills and pilotage. Begins at Norwalk in Huron County. All Ohio 99s are the sponsors.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marjorie Anderson, Secretary
