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A few women pilots began meeting for a social dinner once a month in Fort Myers in July 2006.
Everyone who knew other women pilots, invited them and soon began talking about forming a local 99s chapter. The closest
chapter was FL Suncoast Chapter, which was from around Crystal River, FL, to Marco Is., FL. Most of the meetings were
in the Lakeland, Crystal River area, and the weather often prohibited flying to the meetings. We wanted to be active
in our chapter, so we decided to create a new chapter, locally. In May 2007, at our 99s Southeast Section Meeting, Pat
Prentiss, 99s International President, presented our Chair, Jessica Stearns, with our Chapter Charter. We started with
11 members, and have grown from there. We have members aging from 20's to 80's, Future Women Pilots to retired
Air Force pilots, retired Airline Captain. We have snowbirds and year-round residents.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Calling all Lady Pilots and All Volunteers!
We need YOU!!! Paradise Coast Chapter 99s is working hand in hand with Lee COunty Port Authority to host the 2010 Air Race
Classic in Fort Myers, Page Field in June 2010. We are looking for volunteers to help in the planning stages and also for
volunteers to work during the race event. Also ... are you a lady? ..... are you a pilot? ... do you want the adventure of
a lifetime? ..... then join us and FLY in the race. Stay tuned for more details.
Monday, August 11, 2008
WE ARE GROWING!
A report from Judy Bowser, our membership chair: our number has grown to 23 members. Come on, girls - keep up the good work
and bring all your friends to join us in Paradise! Interested in joining? Click the membership tab to join.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Happy Birthday!
A big Happy Birthday to the Paradose Coast Chapter 99s for celebrating our first birthday during the month of May 2008.
For a new chapter, we have come a long way. See out Members Page for details.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
We are Growing!
Paradise Coast Chapter has grown to 20 members since its inception less than one year ago. Kudos to the Chapter
Membership Chair, Judy, for her recruiting efforts and many thanks to all who have joined and continue to actively participate.
Let's all make a goal that we each bring in one new member for 2008!
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There are thousands of woman pilots out there; but not nearly enough. A Rumor has it that only about 6% of all pilots
are ladies. Be pro-active: tell your friends and invite then to join us to be a part of this proud organization.
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