Publisher: Lynda Meeks March 2007
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We honor the Women Air Force Service Pilots who
paved the way for those who have followed in their flight
paths. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the WASP.
Please visit their website at www.wasp-wwii.org/wasp/home.
htm. Deanie Parrish was one of the first Girls With Wings™
on the website and you can see her bio at www.
girlswithwings.com/deanie.html. You can watch a brief video
Thanks to all that stopped by the GWW™ booth.
We asked the 3200 Women in Aviation attendees to
be role models and mentors for future Girls With
Wings™ and received a great response. Many people
gave us or mailed their bio outline and I’m still
working on typing them all up. Don’t forget to send
us your picture; we need it to put your story on the
Message Board Question of the Month. Please go to either the Girls With
Wings™ or Generate LIFT™ forum to answer this question on the minds of the up
and coming: How did you afford your training/education to reach your goal?
Grants, Loans, Military (like me), working to pay step by step, etc.? Future GWWs
need to know! www.girlswithwings.com/messageboard.html
Meet the Newest Girls With Wings!
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Theresa: “Currently I'm still in school, but my goal is to be an
astronaut for NASA. It'll be tough, but it's my dream and I know
that if I stay dedicated to myself, I can do it! So far I've learned
that sometimes the training is tough, but it's worth it to keep
going. ” Read more: www.girlswithwings.com/Theresa.html.
Alexandria and the Blue Angels. A typical request via the website: “Hello! My
name is Alexandria and I am fifteen. For about two years I've wanted to be a
Blue Angels Pilot. I plan to attend the Naval Academy in Maryland. My question
is, do you know who I could contact or where I could go regarding finding a
female mentor who has gone through a similar process? Any help would be
greatly appreciated! Thank you!” I am proud to say that several GWWs stepped
up to offer their assistance. Keep us posted on the progress!
The Arrival of Penelope Pilot™ Doll is getting ever closer. We’re
still working on the final details. We will let you know as soon as she
is available for purchase! We’re also looking for book authors/
illustrators to help announce her with a short book. Can you help?
Oshkosh AirVenture It’s just around the corner. We are always looking for
people interested in helping out with the Girls With Wings™ booth in exchange for
a free bunk in our camper. It’s not luxurious digs, but it sure is fun. Let me know
if you are interested in helping.
Women Fly! Needs volunteers. Women Fly! brings professional women in
aviation to the Seattle Museum of Flight to share their career stories and life
experiences with young women (ages 13 - 19) who are interested in aviation and
aerospace careers on March 16, 2007.
site. New website feature - Online bio submission! www.girlswithwings.
com/bioform.html. Reminder: We don’t need just pilots – though they’re great –
we need controllers, mechanics, engineers, etc. too!
The New Store opens today! I am so excited to announce the
new dedicated eCommerce store for Girls With Wings™. Please
stop by and purchase something to show your support for our
mission. We have several 50% off clearance items (just to make
it a little easier). www.shop.girlswithwings.com. New items are
posted all the time. To your right, Shannon is modeling the ever
popular Teens/Ladies Zip Jacket…
Volunteers need for Arizona Event Wings to Fly is focused on encouraging
young women ages 11-19 to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. This
seminar brings together the young women who are the future of aviation and
aerospace with the women who pave the way for their future success. This is an
excellent networking opportunity for everyone. For more information,
www.azdot.gov/aviation/wingstofly.
Are you looking for Volunteers? Are you an educator or event organizer? The
Girls With Wings™ database has hundreds of names. Contact me if you need a
speaker for a class or event and I will attempt to link you with someone in your
area. admin@girlswithwings.com
Girl Scout Career Fair In Elyria, Oh, March 30th from 7-9pm. They are looking
for more women in diverse professions to present. If interested, contact
admin@girlswithwings.com.
Congratulations to one of the first Girls With
Wings™ and America West Pilot Cindy Jacobs. She
is pregnant with her second child, due in May. She
is currently on leave, getting ready for the new
addition. www.girlswithwings.com/cindybio.html
