april/may/june 2015 newsletter
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Angel Jeanne on Kim’s shoulder!
APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2015 NEWSLETTER
Florida Suncoast Chapter, we did it! We ended our year with a bang and now we
have a short hiatus before our meetings start again in the fall. Sun ‘n Fun, the
Southeast Section Meeting and installation of new officers - we really covered a
lot in those last three months. There was a lot of hard work, a fantastic amount of
participation and a lot of thanks owed to so many people.
Sun ‘n Fun: April 21-26. What can I say? This is my favorite event that we
participate in every year. Of course the airshow was fantastic, the static displays
were incredible and the vendors had all kinds of goodies as usual. Camping there is
so much fun and very convenient too! Spending time at the 99s clubhouse is really
what makes it special. Meeting 99s from around the country, sharing stories, and
spending time with the WASP are what it’s really all about. It takes a team to get
the clubhouse ready, meet and greet guests, recruit new members, run the silent
auction and sell tickets and goods. We had it covered! Thanks so much to
everyone who volunteered, donated items or just stopped by to hang out. Barbara
Yeninas and Mary Wunder did an outstanding job as SNF co-chairs. Ladies, you
nailed it! Thanks to Barbara and Jerry Sierchio, Barbara and John Yeninas, Marie
Grein, Barbara Strachan, outgoing Section Governor Terry Carbonnell, incoming
Governor Myra Bugbee and everyone who volunteered. Marie, Elinor and Steve
received their 20 year volunteer pins and Barbara Sierchio received one for 35
years!! We absolutely could not do this without their support. The WASP
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Luncheon was a great success again, thanks to Barbara Yeninas. We were so lucky
to have four WASP and two Tuskegee Airmen as our guests. Top that off with
another great catered meal by Ron! Mark your calendars for next year. SNF will
be April 5-10, 2016. See you there!
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The Southeast Section Meeting was a success. We started out with a meeting
on May 9th where we stuffed goodie bags and finalized details. The fun began
when everyone started arriving on Friday, May 15th. Barbara Sierchio and Mary
Fletcher handled the registration table all day, welcoming 99s from all over. We
had the best hospitality suite ever, with an amazing spread of food. Barbara
Yeninas and Janice McWilliams (with much help from 49 1/2s John and Billy) had
every little detail covered. Food, drinks, decorations… there were so many
compliments from our guests. It was a great place to relax, have a snack and
socialize. And that shrimp, care of John Yeninas…it was to die for! The social on
Friday night was a hit followed by a business meeting that included installation of
new section officers and lots of fun thanks to Terry Carbonell. Later we had a
“Mommy Pilots” forum and then the first public screening of the new WASP
documentary, “Silver Wings, Flying Dreams.” Topping off an already great event
was the banquet. Thanks to Jeanne Burklund we had a Murder Mystery Dinner
starring some local high school students. Everyone joined in at happy hour to learn
about the murder and meet the suspects and after a delicious tropical-themed
dinner we learned who the murderer was. It was a huge hit. Many of our members
helped with the preparations for the meeting. Denise Rosenberger made the
cutest goodie bags as well as the table decorations for the banquet. Ginger
Adelstone helped fill those bags with all kinds of great items. Barbara Strachan
and Russell Miller handled transportation arrangements. Really, everyone helped
and it was perfect. MVP for the event? Jeanne Burklund! From A to Z, Jeanne had
it covered. Thanks so much to all of you for making this such a great success.
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The final meeting for the year was June 9. Thanks to Mary Fletcher for hosting
this. The AWAPS building has become our “go-to” location for many meetings and
our chapter really appreciates that. We de-briefed our section meeting and
installed new officers. Congrats to our new officers: Barbara Strachan (Chair),
Amanda Olney and Janice McWilliams (Co Vice-Chairs), Ashley Angle (Secretary)
and Jeanne Burklund (our ever faithful Treasurer for many years.) Also, Mary
Fletcher will be taking over as newsletter editor again.
My Good-Bye. Sooo… Out with the old and in with the new. First I’d like to thank
everyone who served on the board with me. Secretary Ginger Adelstone, Treasurer
Jeanne Burklund and all the committee chairs- you are all very much appreciated
for your hard work and dedication. Next, I’d like you all to know that I appreciate
this chapter and the friendship of everyone in it. I was fairly new to the chapter
when I became the Chapter Chair. At first I was pretty sure I had made a huge
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mistake by accepting the position. There was a pretty big learning curve for me and
this was the first officer position I’d ever held in any organization that I’ve ever
been a member. It was more work than I had anticipated. It also turned out to be
lots of fun and a great experience. Thank you, Marilyn Shafer, for talking me into
it. Thanks to all of you for trusting me and for supporting me. We accomplished a
lot this year, in spite of losing our Nancy. We powered through it and got it done.
This is such a special group of people and I’m proud to be a member of this
chapter.
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Tentative 2015-2016 Meeting Schedule:
September 12 @ 10:30a
St. Petersburg @ AWAPS building
(hosted by Mary Fletcher)
October 10
TBD
November 14
Ocala @ KOCF
(hosted by Connie McConnell)
**December 19 (3rd Saturday)**
Tampa at Columbia Restaurant
(hosted by Charleen Jaffe)
January 9
TBD
February 13
TBD
March 12
Crystal River @ KCGC
(hosted by Gudie Davis)
April 9
Lakeland @ Sun & Fun
May 14
TBD
June 11
TBD
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99s meeting Minutes. For April 25, 2015
Meeting was called to order at 10:15 by our chair, Kim.
She introduced herself, and explained the meetings late time, due to slow traffic leading
into SNF.
Martha Phillips was introduced, from Venture, CA, and said she enjoyed walking around the
show. She is the International President of the 99s.
Terry Carbonell introduced herself. She is the outgoing Governor.
Myra Bugbee introduced herself. She is the incoming Governor and the outgoing Chair of
the Florida Goldcoast Chapter. She has enjoyed meeting people, and already has her SE
Section Governor cards made!
Mary Wunder was introduced from the 99s Endowment Fund, and she and Barbara Yeninas
are the SNF co-chairs. Barbara replaced Nancy Wright, who was a co-chair, who passed
away in February.
The WASP luncheon was hosted by the 99s, and this was another duty Nancy handled, but
Kim thanked everyone for their support, and said Nancy would have been proud of
everyone pitching in to make this a success.
Steve and Eleanor Kline and Marie Grein received roses from us, and a 20 year pin from
SNF.
Everyone there introduced themselves.
Terry spoke of her Youth Aviation Program, and about the need to involve underprivileged
children in Leadership Programs.
Kim spoke of promoting all of our chapters.
Nancy Wright Memorial
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Nancy Wright and Barbara Sierchio obtained the 99s clubhouse.
Myra Bugbee talked about her “Chicks Fly” t-shirts. See her for sizes.
Birthdays were announced and a beautiful cake was brought out, and everyone sang happy
birthday to the many celebrating their birthdays!
Meeting adjourned by Kim at 10:45am.
In attendance:
Barbara Sierchio , Fl Suncoast chapter
Ginger Adelstone, Fl Suncoast chapter
Marilyn Shafer, Fl Suncoast chapter
Martha Phillips, Ventura County
Barbara Yeninas, Fl Suncoast chapter
Linda Kaufman, Oregon Pines Chapter
Debbie Dennis, Carolinas Chapter
Brittany Miculka, Austin
Debra Folsum, Central
Barbara Strachan, Fl Suncoast chapter
Pat Ohlsson, Long Island NY
Marlene Smith, Fl Spaceport
Elinor Kline, Fl Suncoast chapter
Marie Grein, Fl Suncoast chapter
Myra Bugbee, Fl Goldcoast
Jeanne Burklund, Fl Suncoast chapter
Linda Murphy, Three Rivers Chapter
Terry Carbonell, Paradise Coast Chapter
Kim Elzholz, Fl Suncoast chapter
Allie Franler, Fl First Coast
Amanda Olney, Fl Suncoast chapter
Denise Rosenburger, Fl Suncoast chapter
Mary Fletcher, Fl Suncoast chapter
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Ninety Nines Mtg Hilton St Petersburg
May 9 2015
Called to order 10:10 Kim Elsholz
No guest were present
Secretary absent
Barbara Yeninnas. Membership Chair
3 new members for chapter total of 9 including renewals signed up at Sun n a Fun
Marie Grein Aerospace chair
applications for scholarship
now online till June 1
Sophia Payton 99s news Chair
please send pix and info
Barbara Serchio received 35+year pin award from sun n fun
Marie Grein introduced slate as nominating committee representative:
Barbara Strachan chair,
Amanda Olney and Jan McWilliams co vice chairs
Jeanne Burklund Treasurer,
Ashley Angle secretary.
no nominations were made from the floor.
Slate accepted.
Installation of officers at June meeting.
Terri Carbonell is outgoing governor and gift is needed: suggestion was made for Aviation
Adventure (girls flying group) donation please bring to section
Last mtg minutes: 4/27 date change requested
ADD Marie Grein receiving a 20 year pin.
ADD Barbara Yeninnas handled Wasp luncheon
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CHANGE Mary Wunder chair Endowment fun
VenturA (change spelling)
Sun n fun needs to be spelled out before SNF used
Cross out : Kim promoting chapters
Jan McWilliams is retyping minutes with corrections
Minutes accepted as corrected
Treasurers report attached
Jeanne Burklund, Barbara Yeninnas, Marie Grein will be the committee to establish
financial process of building fund for house at Sun n Fun
Chapter Dues, will be due in June $25
Chapter scholarship $1500 no applicants this year. Was not advertised. Next year will be
better.
Suggestion was made for a Nancy Wright Memorial.
Bench? With plague? At Sun N Fun building.
Ideas requested for possibilities
Most short sleeved shirts sold, and we have reordered for Section Meeting
June Meeting will be at AWAPS Building June 13th.
Kim will send newsletters and be Ways n Means chair.
Keystone heights airpark. Wasp museum
Meeting discussed as maybe next January Sue King and Bob Ohel (?) to be in touch
Delegates slips will go to Elinor Klein as representative of chapter going to conference in
Munich in July.
Standing rule change to be presented at Intternational Conference
Eliminate initiation fee: vote result: yes
SE SECTION MEETING
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Attendees expected
43. 99
11 491/2
3 Guests
5. 331/3
Section Meeting Agenda:
Registration 1-5 Friday
Hospitality 6-9 Friday
Saturday
Breakfast 7-8:30 in Hospitality Room
Business mtg 9-12
Lunch on your own
2-3:30 Wasp documentary (premier showing)
3:30-5:30 on your own
5:30- 6:30 mystery show
6:30-8:30 dinner.
Toast for Nancy during dinner champaign provided by hotel
After a mingle with mystery actors and guess "Who Did It"
Sunday
Hospitality Room
limited breakfast
Meeting Adjourned 11:07
Respectfully submitted
Barbara Strachan
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99s Meeting on June 13, 2015
In Attendance:
Ginger Adelstone. Sophia Payton. Kim Elsholz
Marilyn Schafer. Charlene Jaffe
Barbara Yeninas. Ashley Angle via FaceTime
Jeanne Burklund. Denise Rosenberger
Marie Grein. Mary Fletcher
Alice Paddock. Barbara Strachan
Last meeting minutes were read with corrections and then corrections accept, re-read and
accepted by unanimous vote.
Kim stated she would not be the Ways and Means chair for the chapter as she has been
accepted the position of Education Chairman for the SE Section.
The secretary had no report.
Treasurer Jeanne Burklund gave the Treasurers report.
The Standing Committee report was given by Barbara Yeninas. She reported on SNF and
the 501C3.
She made a motion to:
1. Add to our SNF building account Jeanne Burklund
2. Let Jeanne then be able to write from this account up to $500.00 with approval of
one SNF Committee Member. Anything over the $500.00 would require the approval of
two SNF Committee Members.
This was approved by vote unanimously.
WASP luncheon is in jeopardy. Susan King is stepping down and no one is available to fly
the WASPS. Susan is seeing the producer/director ( Bill Suchy Productions ) of the movie
Silver Wings/Flying Dreams.
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Barbara Yeninas read some emails from her, and Kim Elsholz talked of a conversation she
had with her. The bottom line is while the 99's were at the SE Section Meeting, the film
was shown, we were an audience only and we as the 99's were not involved at all in the
lawsuit. Not with jewelry sales or anything to do with the movie.
Barbara Yeninas said we need to look to the future, make plans now for 2016.
A committee needs to be formed, to put the WASP luncheon together, and expand from
there to the Section. Someone needs to book hotel soon. Jeanne said we already have the
money designated for this.
Marilyn Schaffer said she will talk to Myra Bugbee, our new Governor, about obtaining
assistance from the Section concerning the WASP luncheon and transportation for WASP
at next years SNF.
There is nothing new to report in Membership.
Kim mentioned having the meeting in January concerning the Keystone meeting, possibly
extending spending,the meeting and staying the night, and visit the museum.
Kim talked about Space Camp. No applicants. May be able to get refund. Kim and Marie
Grein want to be on committee to assist promo for Space Camp. Look at its future.
Marketing. Kim suggested we table it for the moment.
Scholarship Committee...no applicants. Kim is interested in it.
Aviation Adventures, 2016 Scholarship, for a new person wanting to fly, 30 yrs of age or
older - thru Terry Carbonell.
99 News - Sophia Payton
Article and pictures were submitted by Barbara Sierchio.
Newsletter, Kim Elsholz
She needs to stop doing it in December. She will submit the April, May, June soon.
Upcoming meetings, Connie McConnell for the second Saturday in Nov. in Ocala.
Blanche O'Brien is turning 99 at the Ocala meeting!
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Several other meetings already planned, Crystal River and Christmas.
SE Section Meeting
Great response! Everyone loved it.
Marjy Leggett loved it. She in on the International Board.
Mommies pilots seminar successful.
Flight Line printed an article about the SE Section meeting, and Barbara Strachan read it
for everyone.
Barbara Harris-Para died of the result of injuries the result of a plane crash. Her husband
has had several surgeries and we hope he recovers fully. Barbara was a very charismatic
person, and it is a huge loss for the 99's.
There was no new business. Kim thanked all of us for serving and being there.
She announced she is head of Education and Ginger Adelstone announced she is now the
chairman for the Ways and Means Committee. Marie Grein is still with the By-Laws, and
Marilyn Schaffer is now the Secretary. All these positions are with the SE Section.
Sept meeting is at the AWSPS building at St Pete.
Kim handed the reins of Chairman over to Barbara Strachan. Barbara thanked everyone.
Said Jason at Volo at Sebring wants a new Compass Rose. It needs a new survey.
Jeanne Burklund announced the 4th of July cookout at EAA 282 @CLW air park. The 99's
are all invited.
Barbara Strachan adjourned the meeting, and it was confirmed @ 12 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Ginger Adelstone, outgoing Secretary
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Current Chapter Officers and Committee Chairs
Chairman: Barbara Strachan
727-424-9011
Co-Vice Chairs: Amanda Olney/Janice McWilliams
AO: [email protected] 813-375-2747
JM: [email protected] 727-906-4938
Secretary: Ashley Angle
813-468-0004
Treasurer: Jeanne Burklund
727-216-9616
Membership Chair: Barbara Yeninas
813-654-3780
AE Scholarship Chair: Denise Rosenberger
(Spring Section Meeting Co-Chair)
727-365-0678
Ways and Means Chair: Deb Palmer
727-833-1787
99 News: Sophia Payton
727-643-1049