New Track Scholarship 99s

Feb 22, 2022 | Aviate, Communicate, News and Events, The Buzz

The East Canada Section 99s is pleased to offer the New Track Scholarship to a determined, goal-oriented member of the East Canada Section pursuing a career in commercial aviation. The scholarship, which may be awarded annually, will provide one award of $1000 for...

You can’t be what you can’t see: Inspiring others

Feb 10, 2022 | Aviate, Communicate, The Buzz

Lola Reid Allin’s presentation [about women in aviation and other non-traditional occupations] impacted me in a way that made me want to go for things I feel passionate about. She explained how she really wanted to be a pilot when she was a young woman but not...

I heard a RUMOUR the other day…

Jan 4, 2022 | Aviate, Communicate, My Travels, News and Events

Stay tuned for my memoir AGAINST THE WIND. Fleetwood Mac’s haunting lyrics first reached into my soul four decades ago when I was married to an alcoholic filled with joie de vivre & anger. In 1978, marriage provided FINANCIAL security (men made 35% more than...

Northern Lights Aero Foundation

Dec 7, 2020 | Aviate

Absolutely thrilled to announce I’ve joined the ranks of very illustrious Women in Aviation who speak on behalf of the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, a Canadian non-profit organization created to recognize the achievements of women in aviation and to encourage...

Alumni of Distinction Award 2020 Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre

Nov 16, 2020 | Aviate

Delighted to receive this award, a recognition of: – WWFC’s first female Chief Flight Instructor (Class I Civil Aviation Instructor)– first Canadian female to fly the Twin Otter (DHC-6/300)– first female at DeHavilland/Flight Safety (Supervisor, DHC-6/300 Flight...