NEWS RELEASE 09-07
October 2, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have partnered to create "Women's Wing," a section of AOPA Summit devoted to highlighting the accomplishments of and opportunities for women within the aviation community. AOPA Summit will be held from November 5- 7, 2009, in Tampa, Florida.
Rooms 11 and 12 of the Tampa Convention Center have been set aside during AOPA Summit for Women's Wing as a show-long home for attendees interested in learning more about how women contribute to aviation, finding out more about learning to fly or pursuing an aviation career. The rooms will be used for everything from a hosted social gathering point to the site of forums and networking. Seminars on learning to fly, and information on careers in aviation and the history of women in aviation will be made available.
"We're working hard with AOPA to increase the visibility of women at aviation events such as AOPA Summit," said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "AOPA Summit gives WAI a fantastic opportunity to reach out to individuals who may not necessarily know about all the resources that are readily available from scholarships to mentoring programs."
On Friday, November 6, a Women Leaders in Aviation Forum will be held in Room 11 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Co-moderated by Dr. Chabrian and Martha King, panelists include Jessica Cox, motivational speaker and first person without arms to obtain sport pilot certificate; Debby Rihn Harvey, Southwest Airlines Captain, air show performer, aerobatic champion and aerobatic school owner; Arlynn McMahon, 2009 CFI of the Year and Vice President & Director of Aero-Tech; and Melissa Rudinger, AOPA Vice President and Assistant to the President.
Women in Aviation will host a WAI Connect Breakfast at AOPA Summit on Friday, November 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Room #11 (first floor) of the Tampa Convention Center. Inspirational Pilot Jessica Cox is the speaker. Tickets are $28 through November 2 and may be purchased by calling WAI at (937) 839-4647. Tickets may be purchased on site for $32.
Women in Aviation returns to Florida for its 21st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference scheduled for Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando, from February 25-27, 2010. For more information, visit www.wai.org.
Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women and men who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information, 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