NEWS RELEASE 08-02
March 16, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
This year's EAA AirVenture will include a special initiative to promote the role that women have played in aviation and to encourage more women to become active in aviation. A host of activities, weeklong, will highlight women's role in aviation while inspiring other women to join the pilot ranks.
Dubbed WomenVenture, the partnership was announced by women in aviation (WAI) president Peggy Chabrian and EAA vice president Elissa Lines at Women in Aviation's annual conference this week in San Diego. The theme of WomenVenture is "elevate your life."
In announcing the partnership, EAA's Lines said, "it is important to recognize the achievements of women in ways that challenge and motivate others; celebrate achievements, inspire, motivate and support the dreams of tomorrow."
"It's exciting to have the opportunity to work with EAA to give visibility to the thousands of women who share a passion for aviation with hundreds of thousands of men," said Dr. Chabrian. "Women work in all aspects of aviation and at every level. The growth potential for women in aviation is astounding; just look at the numbers."
WomenVenture will culminate on Friday, August 1, 2008, kicking off with WAI celebrity breakfast at the nature center, followed later that day with a massive gathering of women pilots in Aeroshell Square - no doubt the largest assemblage of women pilots in history. "Eighty percent of our members are pilots, so we are counting on WAI members to help make this aspect of WomenVenture a record-setting event."
"Women are remarkable mentors and advocates. Our hope is that by bringing attention to the numbers of women already in aviation - pilots, mechanics, controllers, engineers, we can not only inspire many more to pursue what may be a dream for them, but also help identify a support network for those pursuing this path."
The WomenVenture partnership will take place all week long during EAA AirVenture 2008. Seminars, speakers and networking functions will allow women show-goers to learn about women's remarkable contributions to aviation as well as career paths and the other life-enhancing benefits of aviation.
For more information about WomenVenture, please visit www.wai.org and www.airventure.org. Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for men and women who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information about WAI, contact WAI at 3647 State Route 503 South, West Alexandria, OH 45381, phone (937) 839-4647; fax (937) 839-4645 or through www.wai.org.
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Contact:
Connie Lawrence
Women in Aviation International
937-839-4647 Phone
937-839-4645 Fax