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| Publisher: Lynda Meeks November 2007 |
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I had a lot of last minute submissions but I had to take a break to get this newsletter out! Sincere thanks to all of
the applicants for their time and effort. I am so impressed by the achievements and drive of some of these women
and only wish I had more funds to award. One winner will be announced here on December 1st for The First Ever
$500 GWW Flight Training Scholarship - the only prerequisite was that applicants must not have yet received her
private pilot's license and showed potential to be a special Girls With Wings role model. I am hoping to get the
applicants to agree to having their essays posted online permanently to inspire others in their situations. Read
portions of the applications: http://www.girlswithwings.com/scholarshipapps.html
the applicants for their time and effort. I am so impressed by the achievements and drive of some of these women
and only wish I had more funds to award. One winner will be announced here on December 1st for The First Ever
$500 GWW Flight Training Scholarship - the only prerequisite was that applicants must not have yet received her
private pilot's license and showed potential to be a special Girls With Wings role model. I am hoping to get the
applicants to agree to having their essays posted online permanently to inspire others in their situations. Read
portions of the applications: http://www.girlswithwings.com/scholarshipapps.html
Send in your pictures! These are photos of Faith, courtesy of Mike Milne, who has been contributing
many photos. He says,
many photos. He says,
Support Girls With Wings: Not only are we continuing our End of Year Clearance sale of 10 items that are $9.87,
$6.54 and $3.21, but we are also offering an additional discount to our Flight Crew Members – get an additional
10% off your GWW purchase during the month of November! Visit www.shop.girlswithwings.com. You can show
your support for the mission of Girls With Wings with a Flight Crew Membership for $12 per year (with perks) or
Support Crew Membership (free) – either way you will receive a numbered membership card and a subscription to
our monthly newsletter, keeping you in the know of all of the GWW happenings.
www.girlswithwings.com/Membership.html
$6.54 and $3.21, but we are also offering an additional discount to our Flight Crew Members – get an additional
10% off your GWW purchase during the month of November! Visit www.shop.girlswithwings.com. You can show
your support for the mission of Girls With Wings with a Flight Crew Membership for $12 per year (with perks) or
Support Crew Membership (free) – either way you will receive a numbered membership card and a subscription to
our monthly newsletter, keeping you in the know of all of the GWW happenings.
www.girlswithwings.com/Membership.html
The Newest Girls With Wings
Nicole My dad worked as an avionics instructor for the Air Force. He taught aircraft mechanics how to
work on some of the airplane systems. He used to take me to work with him and let me play with the
trainers they had. When I was 10 years old he took me for a plane ride and from that moment on I
knew I was going to be a pilot. Because of my dad's interest in aviation, I fell in love with flying at an
early age, but because I have a learning disability called dyslexia, I struggled in school and many
people told me I could never be a pilot. But I was determined to fly airplanes so I worked very hard,
overcame my disability and became a pilot.
work on some of the airplane systems. He used to take me to work with him and let me play with the
trainers they had. When I was 10 years old he took me for a plane ride and from that moment on I
knew I was going to be a pilot. Because of my dad's interest in aviation, I fell in love with flying at an
early age, but because I have a learning disability called dyslexia, I struggled in school and many
people told me I could never be a pilot. But I was determined to fly airplanes so I worked very hard,
overcame my disability and became a pilot.
Recommended Reading: Submit your suggestions! http://girlswithwings.com/Books.html *Bette
Bach Fineman asked me to read her autobiography, Patterns: Tales of Flying and of Life. Written by a
Girls With Wings role model! Written in a casual story telling style, this chronicle of a woman's journey
toward finding herself is very inspiring. Broadsided by her husband's betrayal (can you guess who he
was?), she chose to exceed everyone's expectations of what a woman with aviation on her brain can
accomplish. Mind you, she did this as a single mom of six kids! This is a very pleasant read of a
woman who didn't let her circumstances keep her down. She doesn't dwell on how difficult it must
have been to keep her family fed, just on her willingness to take advantage of opportunities that came
her way, from mechanic to ferry pilot, flight instructor to artist. If the stories of the amazing flying
adventures don't get you, the tales of the kindness of strangers and friends will. Visit her site
http://www.bettebachfineman.com/ Books are also reviewed on thegirlswithwingsblog.blogspot.com
Bach Fineman asked me to read her autobiography, Patterns: Tales of Flying and of Life. Written by a
Girls With Wings role model! Written in a casual story telling style, this chronicle of a woman's journey
toward finding herself is very inspiring. Broadsided by her husband's betrayal (can you guess who he
was?), she chose to exceed everyone's expectations of what a woman with aviation on her brain can
accomplish. Mind you, she did this as a single mom of six kids! This is a very pleasant read of a
woman who didn't let her circumstances keep her down. She doesn't dwell on how difficult it must
have been to keep her family fed, just on her willingness to take advantage of opportunities that came
her way, from mechanic to ferry pilot, flight instructor to artist. If the stories of the amazing flying
adventures don't get you, the tales of the kindness of strangers and friends will. Visit her site
http://www.bettebachfineman.com/ Books are also reviewed on thegirlswithwingsblog.blogspot.com
When it Comes to Math and Science, Mom and Dad Count: Parent attitudes influence how their offspring take
to those subjects. The connection between parental influence and children’s motivation and achievement in math and
science has received increasing attention among researchers, as educators and policymakers search for ways to urge
more students to pursue advanced studies and careers in those subjects. A recent study by researchers at
Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, and the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, for instance, found
that fathers in particular have a major influence on whether their daughters develop an interest in math. It also
found that parents tend to do more to encourage their sons than their daughters to develop that interest, through
such actions as buying them math- and science-related toys and voicing stereotypes about girls’ supposed
shortcomings in those subjects. http://www.edweek.org
to those subjects. The connection between parental influence and children’s motivation and achievement in math and
science has received increasing attention among researchers, as educators and policymakers search for ways to urge
more students to pursue advanced studies and careers in those subjects. A recent study by researchers at
Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, and the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, for instance, found
that fathers in particular have a major influence on whether their daughters develop an interest in math. It also
found that parents tend to do more to encourage their sons than their daughters to develop that interest, through
such actions as buying them math- and science-related toys and voicing stereotypes about girls’ supposed
shortcomings in those subjects. http://www.edweek.org
GWW makes the news I live in a great suburb of Cleveland, Lakewood, and the best local
site, Lakewood Buzz, put together a super article on Girls With Wings. It starts: Lynda Meeks is one of those rare
people who loves her job. She doesn't speak about her career. She gushes! When asked what she loves best
about her job, Meeks is quick to answer in four words... “Small office, great view!” Read more: http://lakewoodbuzz.
com/Stories/Lynda%20Meeks-101707-Girls%20With%20Wings-Sarah%20Valek-Lakewood%20Ohio.html.
site, Lakewood Buzz, put together a super article on Girls With Wings. It starts: Lynda Meeks is one of those rare
people who loves her job. She doesn't speak about her career. She gushes! When asked what she loves best
about her job, Meeks is quick to answer in four words... “Small office, great view!” Read more: http://lakewoodbuzz.
com/Stories/Lynda%20Meeks-101707-Girls%20With%20Wings-Sarah%20Valek-Lakewood%20Ohio.html.
“the other day we had our grandniece up flying. Faith had been looking
forward to it for a long time. Her initial 'lesson' went well - she enjoyed it! She
loves your web site & seeing her cousins. We're getting quite a few
'converts' here... ps: Your web site is excellent in every way (very interesting
& informative as well). Ordering GWW items went so well. Your site is
flawless & a pleasure to use (don't get to say that too often do you?)” –M.
See a video of all of our Future Girls With Wings: http://www.girlswithwings.
com/futuregwws.html : http://www.girlswithwings.com/futuregwws.html
forward to it for a long time. Her initial 'lesson' went well - she enjoyed it! She
loves your web site & seeing her cousins. We're getting quite a few
'converts' here... ps: Your web site is excellent in every way (very interesting
& informative as well). Ordering GWW items went so well. Your site is
flawless & a pleasure to use (don't get to say that too often do you?)” –M.
See a video of all of our Future Girls With Wings: http://www.girlswithwings.
com/futuregwws.html : http://www.girlswithwings.com/futuregwws.html
Discovery Pictures: See some behind the scenes photos from the Discovery Launch before it returns
to earth.
to earth.
Ricki My dad has been my greatest role model. He has supported me in every way possible in order
for me to reach my dream. Ever since I was little, we always go flying together. While living in
Brooklyn, I remember driving out to Republic Airport to go flying on Sundays. We have years of
memories flying to new places including the Bahamas and Canada.
for me to reach my dream. Ever since I was little, we always go flying together. While living in
Brooklyn, I remember driving out to Republic Airport to go flying on Sundays. We have years of
memories flying to new places including the Bahamas and Canada.
