Next Meeting: July 24th, 11am
Wings of Hope

Guest Speaker: Patrice Mullins

Patrice Mullins, formerly Chief Pilot Mullins, knows a little something about “S.W.E.A.T”tm as it relates to these success tips: Maintain a Sense of humor, Work hard, Encourage Enthusiasm, Adapt to any situation, and Trust your Team.  After becoming the first female to graduate at the top of her class in the history of the Greater St. Louis Police Academy, and receiving recognition as First in Firearms, Patrice took her love of flying and aviation into a dream job as the first female police officer to become a helicopter pilot (in the United States for a law enforcement agency).  At the tender age of 27 in 1984, she began to fly air patrol over the St. Louis metro region, now the nation’s largest geographical region in airborne law enforcement covering 1200 square miles.

Patrice was a member of the SWAT Team for 10 years and was an active part of responding to hostage crises, and other high- risk tactical situations.

Upon retiring after serving 28 years with the St Louis County Police Department, Patrice is bringing her hard-earned experience and wisdom to groups of all sizes by sharing stories of survival, of overcoming obstacles, and of re-inventing oneself.

Patrice’s transformational model called “Begin with a Destination in Mind” brings a blend of proven success principles to the workplace. Whether your objectives are to inspire managers, or to motivate a team, Patrice is guaranteed to bring smiles and laughter while imparting seven key points to “lift-off your goals.”

Air Race Classic 2010

Let's all give a standing ovation to Teresa Camp, Bev Cleair, and Race 47 for their outstanding performance in the Air Race Classic 2010.  They came in 16th out of 51 teams that competed.  They won $90 for Wings of Hope by winning three leg prizes:  coming in 4th on the first leg, second on the 3rd leg, and 3rd on the 6th leg (where thanks to a fantastic tailwind they flew at more than 200 kts).  For those of you who don't know, Teresa and Bev did not race Roy Clark's 1953 Tri-Pacer - it wasn't quite ready for prime time.  At the last minute they qualified Bev's 2009 Cessna 182 with all kinds of nifty avionics. 

Wind beneath their wings: Pilots in air race raise money for Wings of Hope

Article about Teresa Camp and Beverly Cleair taking part in the Air Race Classic and thier fundraising for Wings of Hope Medical Releaf and Air Transport Program

Vist Teresa's Blog about her flight: http://classic47.blogspot.com/

 

 

Compass Rose Project
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"99 Years of Women in Aviation, 1910-2009"
by Libby Yunger

"History of the 99s"
30 minute presentation by Libby Yunger

If you would like Libby to present either of these presentations to your organization, club, Girl Scout troop, please contact her at girlpilot@sbcglobal.net for more information or to schedule a presentation.