Press Releases

04/15/2024 - The International Forest of Friendship was established as a bicentennial project by the City of Atchison and The Ninety-Nines, Inc., an international organization of women pilots. Each September, new honorees are inducted into the Forest with plaques embedded in the walkway that winds through trees representing all 50 more

04/15/2024 - It's time for your Chapter/Section update forms! Just like you do an annual check-up, it's time for your chapter's or section's annual 'check-up' – or update. Perhaps you just conducted an election. Or perhaps a few position appointments got updated. Or perhaps you're not sure when you last updated your more

04/15/2024 - 99s logos are available for download in the members area library under Logos/Graphics. Do you have a new mailing address? Mailing our magazine to incorrect addresses costs us lots of money! Since part of your membership dues covers the cost of mailing the Ninety-Nines magazine, help us be good stewards of your money more

04/15/2024 - By Gretchen Jahn, International Bylaws Committee Chair In pre-Covid times, members planning to attend the annual meeting (AM) in July would now be finalizing travel arrangements. An unexpected benefit of travel restrictions imposed in 2020 (and continuing!) was the marked increase in participation of members at the more

04/15/2024 - Did you know that you can find current copies of The 99s Bylaws and Standing Rules in the Library in the members area of the website? There are numerous things available for download in different categories such as Logos and Graphics, Conference planning and the most recent Conference books, and past directories. When more

04/15/2024 - By: Gretchen L. Jahn, Chairman, International Bylaws/Standing Rules Committee Let's face it, some members may find the annual meeting to be lengthy and sometimes boring if they are not interested in every topic. Others who are not well versed in parliamentary processes may find it to be procedurally mystifying; for more

04/15/2024 - The Ninety-Nines utilizes a Reference Committee at the Annual Meeting as authorized in the Standing Rules. All resolutions, main motions, and proposed changes to the AM Agenda must have been submitted in writing to the Reference Committee by Friday, October 27 at 12:00 (noon) local time (Jordan) for consideration. With more

04/12/2024 - We are in the final stretch of elections for Officers, Directors, Committee members and Trustees. Online voting ends on May 1, 2024, at 23:59 GMT. Paper ballots must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2024. Your participation is important in determining the future of our organization. If you still need to cast your more

04/11/2024 - Registration is open for The Ninety-Nines International Conference and Career Expo in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 3-7, 2024! Registration deadline is May 31. Register Here. more

03/15/2024 - The SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo is busy planning for our 2024 event. We currently recognize approximately 31 aviation-based membership groups/organizations with a promotional code that will provide a discounted entry ticket to their members. The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is recognized as one of these member organizations. more

03/15/2024 - What can your 99s membership get you? In addition to the valuable benefits of scholarships, attending the Annual Meeting, attending various 99s functions, etc., members receive many other TANGIBLE benefits including: * Free admission to the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas * Free admission to the more

03/15/2024 - The AEMSF Trustees are pleased to announce that 21 Flight Training and Academic scholarships were awarded, which included TWO Vicki Cruse Emergency Maneuver Training awards.The Academic scholarships are for training at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Louisiana Tech, and Purdue. The home countries of our winners more

03/15/2024 - President Terry Carbonell Paradise Coast Chapter, Southeast Section Robin Hadfield First Canadian Chapter, East Canada Section Vice-President Monica Randolph-Graham Fort Worth Chapter, South Central Section Minnetta Gardinier Iowa Chapter, North Central Section Secretary Glenna Blackwell Connecticut Chapter, New more

03/15/2024 - Instructors, would you like to increase your visibility with The 99s Looking for students? Check out the CFI Registration page where you can fill in the information to forward inquiries directly to you. It's quick and easy. Log into our website's Members Area and click on REGISTER AS AN INSTRUCTOR. Remember, you more

03/15/2024 - IT'S THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN MANY CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WANT TO ORDER ITEMS USING THE 99S LOGO. The 99s logo is a trademark of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. To protect and grow The 99s brand, we have a distinguishable logo that can be used to mark documents and materials related to our organization. (e.g., Section, Chapter, more

03/15/2024 - Within the Ninety Nines there are several ways that members can stay in touch and learn about what is going on in our organization. One of the ways is through our 99s Google Groups, our list server, and a great way to communicate with the membership of The 99s. 99s Google Groups has a robust membership and is a great more

03/15/2024 - The following Standard Operating Policies and Procedures have been updated: ?? more

03/15/2024 - Does your Section or Chapter offer a Scholarship? Many Sections and Chapters offer scholarships in addition to AE Scholarships or those on the Scholarship Registry. Please go to ninety-nines.org/other-scholarships.htm and make sure your information is current. If changes or updates are needed, submit an Online more

02/15/2024 - Sun 'n Fun is coming March 28-April 2, 2023 We need volunteers to staff our booth in Hangar A in four shifts: 8 am-10 am; 10 am-12 pm; 12 pm-2 pm; 2 pm-5:00 Bring your enthusiasm for the Ninety-Nines as a volunteer at our booth. Speak to potential members and help them join right there! Greeting members who stop more

11/15/2023 - The AEMSF Trustees are pleased to announce the names of the winners of the Fall First Wings Awards. Thank you to these wonderful women, their chapters, their sections and VERY importantly, their mentors. Winner Chapter Section Mentor Amiri Zohrah Minnesota North Central Alyse Higgins Alyssa Christian San Diego more

09/16/2023 - August 21, 2023 - The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and The Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots announced that Julie Clark has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Katharine Wright Memorial Trophy. Julie Clark "The Katherine Wright Award means so much to me because I love to inspire more

07/15/2023 - (Listed in alphabetical order) Mid-Atlantic – October 6-7, Chantilly, Virginia Old Dominion Chapter Contact: Laura Savino Board Rep: Robin Hadfield New England – October 18-19, Portsmouth, New Hampshire Contact: Mary Build Board Rep: tba India – December 1-9, New Delhi, Inda Contact: Theresa White Board Rep: tba more

05/15/2023 - International Awards chair, Janice Welsh, and International President Robin Hadfield are pleased to announce the following 2023 Ninety-Nines International Award Winners. Thank you to those chapters and sections that submitted nominations. Ninety-Nines Award of Achievement for: Contributions to The Ninety-Nines Joy more

05/15/2023 - The AEMSF Trustees are pleased to announce the Spring First Wings Awards Winner Chapter Section Mentor Jessika Blair Maple Leaf East Canada Brenda Jolly Jalyna Cook San Diego Southwest Debbie Balsley Tikvah Karnes Treasure Coast Southeast Cristina Gouin Diane Lambert Mid-Columbia Northwest Lynn Harbinson Micaehla May more

04/06/2023 - The Ninety-Nines is looking for an outstanding individual with strong fundraising, community outreach, and grant-writing skills to become its part-time Development Manager. The Development Manager will be based at The Ninety-Nines, Inc. headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. This will be a part-time position that will more

03/15/2023 - By Minnetta Gardinier, International Vice President The International Board of Directors (IBOD) held their Spring meeting over March 10-11 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OKC). Trustees, Governors, Committee Chairs, and members joined us in person, as well as about 25 attendees on Zoom. President Hadfield was unable to more

07/13/2022 - Position Name Chapter Section President Robin Hadfield First Canadian East Canada Vice President Minnetta Gardinier Iowa North Central Secretary Glenna Blackwell Connecticut New England Treasurer Aileen Coverdell Mid-Columbia Northwest Director Pat Prentiss Orange County Southwest Director Leslie Prellwitz Chicago Area more

05/15/2022 - Our Election Procedures Committee's full report, including vote counts for all of the candidates, will included in the 2022 Annual Meeting packet. The packet will be given to our conference attendees in Charleston, South Carolina, and will also be posted online. Position Name Chapter Section President Robin Hadfield more

03/09/2022 - The 99s Museum of Women Pilots in Oklahoma City is expanding into the space formerly occupied by the headquarters of its parent organization, The Ninety-Nines Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots®. Since 1999, the Museum has been located on the second floor of The 99s headquarters building. When the more