The next chapter meeting will be held Saturday, February 10th, 10 AM, at Grady's BBQ, private room, 327 Nakoma, southbound side of 281. We will be ordering from the window individually when it is time for lunch. We are fortunate that Col. Michael Cosby happens to be on leave and has accepted our invitation to speak and give a video or slide presentation. Michael is the pilot son of Margaret Cosby, who has been serving in Iraq for the past 3 years. This is one of those don't-want-to-miss meetings. Bring your spouse, friends - everyone welcome.Our thanks and appreciation to Sherry Walker for hosting the Christmas Party. We had a really great time! Those attending were: Alice Foeh, Laura Richter, Terry Hepworth, Kay Renfrow, Nancy Aldrich, Jo Agee-Housler, Kay Wells, Patty Taylor, Gretchen Jahn, Carol Levine, Barbara Moore, Reni Moczygemba, Gloria Blank, Sherry Walker, Winnie Clements, Margaret Cosby, Marty Goppert and Cheryl Casillas. Guests were: Patty and Johnny Achilles (Laura), Josie Ojider (Terry), Jim Renfrow (Kay), Ruth Ann Cox (Nancy), Ben Taylor (Patty), Karl Sutterfield (Gretchen), Tex Goppert (Marty) and Max Casillas (Cheryl).
The January meeting was held at El Matador in Boerne on the 13th. Our guest speaker was Julie Boatman, writer for AOPA. There was good attendance, especially considering the bad weather that blew in! Attending were: Jo Agee-Housler, Laura Richter, Winnie Clements, Sherry Walker, Patty Taylor, Reni Moczygemba, Gloria Blank, Kay Renfrow, Teresa Klemcke, Kay Wells, Cheryl Casillas, Terry Hepworth, Margaret Cosby, Gretchen Jahn, Carol Levine, Nancy Aldrich, Ruth Austin, and Marty Goppert. Guests: David Wagner (FAA), Sandra and George Davis (AOPA), Tony and Ruth Weissberger and Gary Stamper, FAA Safety Team Manager in San Antonio.
Because of the icy roads, the Zonta dinner was postponed from the 17th to the 24th of January. Those that attended were: Jo Agee-Housler, Alice Foeh and Stella and Ray Leis.
99s Headquarters puts out a newsletter, "Dispatch", each month (around the 1st) with some good information. You can read it on the 99s website: http://www.ninety-nines.org It is noted in an article in the January issue that Future Woman Pilot's Award has been renamed to New Pilot Award. This award can be used towards any first pilot license, including recreational and sport, as well as private. The February "Dispatch" is now available on the 99s website.
Some of us met our new member, Terry Klemcke, at the January meeting. Terry has her PPL and joined the 99s in December 2006. She and her husband, Hank, are living in San Antonio. Here's her information: 9819 Rebel Queen, San Antonio, Texas 78255, phone 830-755-4182, e-mail tklemc@yahoo.com, birthday November 21st. Welcome, Terry!
2007 is chapter elections year. Nancy has appointed the Nominating Committee: Patty Taylor, Winnie Clements and Sherry Walker. Nominations will also be taken from the floor at the March meeting. If you are interested in holding office or nominating someone, please contact one of these ladies. Sherry Walker will retain the office of Treasurer. Installation of officers will take place at the Awards Banquet in June.
A trip to the altitude chamber is being planned. If you are interested in going, you will need to be at the February meeting or contact Patty Taylor: (h) 210-695-3032 (c) 210-317-8348. She will take names and checks at the February meeting. The fee is around $50 and must be paid when signing up for the chamber. The sessions will accommodate between 8 and 16 people. 99s come first, and if there is room, others will be accepted. You must have a current medical certificate to participate.
Blue skies - Gloria