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Sugarloaf 99s Fall 2025 Scholarship Now Open!

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The Sugarloaf Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is offering a minimum of two scholarships scholarships with a total value of $6,000. The minimum amount per scholarship is $3,000. These scholarships are awarded in honor the “small but mighty” Sugarloaf 99’s chapter, who provides inspiration and support to fellow aviatrix of our chapter and section to help them pursue their aviation related goals.

Funds may be used for any phase of flight training (initial pilot through ATP including instrument, instructor, or other ratings), checkride fees, written exam fees, academic work related to aviation, air racing, charity flying, or any other reasonable flying-related activity. Eligible applicants include students or full members of the Mid-Atlantic Region of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. that have been a member of International and the Section for at least 180 days by the application deadline date.

Scholarship application window is now closed. Please check back periodically for future opportunities

Mid-Atlantic 99s Fall 2025 Section Meeting

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✈️ Join Us for the Fall 2025 Section Meeting in Lambertville, NJ!

We are excited to announce that our Fall 2025 Section Meeting will take place in Lambertville, New Jersey, with neighboring New Hope, Pennsylvania right across the river. Mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend full of camaraderie, aviation fun, and fall foliage!

📅 Meeting Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
📍 Location: Lambertville House, 1812 Room
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – ~12:00 pm

👉 Responses are due by September 15, 2025.

Why Lambertville & New Hope?

Lambertville, NJ, and New Hope, PA are charming historic towns known for:

  • 🛍️ Antique shopping & boutique stores
  • 🍴 Great dining (dine-around event Friday night!)
  • 🎭 Local theater and arts
  • 🚴‍♀️ Walking and biking trails along the Delaware River
  • 🇺🇸 American history (Washington’s crossing of the Delaware nearby)

This area draws visitors year-round, and October is peak fall foliage season 🍂—so book your hotel and airplane rides early!

Travel & Hotel Options

Fly into:

  • ✈️ Trenton-Mercer (KTTN) – shuttle or rideshare available
  • ✈️ Doylestown (KDYL) – rideshare available

Hotel Blocks:

  • Courtyard by Marriott, Ewing, NJ – Near KTTN, $169–$189, block held until Sept 3.
  • Lambertville House (meeting site) – In-town luxury stay, $390+, block held until Aug 19.

Itinerary Highlights

Friday, October 3 – Dine Around Town

Join members for small-group dinners at top local restaurants:

  • El Tule (Mexican & Peruvian)
  • The Hawke (Upscale American)
  • Lambertville Station (Fine dining on the Delaware River)
  • Under the Moon (Cozy, international dishes)

Saturday, October 4 – Meeting & Afternoon Activities

  • Morning Meeting: Includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages ($160 check, $165 card/PayPal).
  • Afternoon Activities (choose your adventure!):
    • ✈️ Airplane rides at Van Sant Airport (Cubs & Biplanes – book early!)
    • 🔍 Town Scavenger Hunt
    • 🎨 Grounds for Sculpture Museum visit

Sunday, October 5 – Adventure & Goodbyes

  • ✈️ More airplane rides at Van Sant Airport
  • 🚴 Walk or bike along the river trail (bike rentals available)

Registration

Please read the full itinerary (click here) for details and then complete the registration form:
👉 Click here to register

Mid-Atlantic 99s Spring Section Meeting April 25 and 26, 2025

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REGISTER HERE to join us!

Join us for the Mid-Atlantic 99s Spring Section Meeting on April 25–26, hosted by the Delaware Ninety-Nines at the Delaware State University! This event brings together women pilots from across the region for a weekend of camaraderie, learning, and aviation inspiration.

The Delaware 99s are excited to be hosting the Mid-Atlantic Spring Section Meeting at Delaware State
University in Dover, Delaware. You can fly into 33N, Delaware Airpark, there are overnight tie downs available. Please contact 33N by phone 302-735-5519 and leave a message for Brooklyn Quigley between 8:30am and 4:30pm There will be impromptu tours of Delaware State University’s Aviation Department between 2-4:30pm.

If flying in and you need transportation to the hotel, please email Vice Chair, Polly Steenhagen at
pssteenhagen@desu.edu, with approximate arrival time so she can coordinate volunteers for transportation to the hotel. Also if you have any additional questions, please email Polly.

The Saturday morning breakfast, business meeting and luncheon will all be held on the Delaware State
University in the Bank of America Building, room 309. There is ample free car parking next to the building, and it is handicapped accessible.

There is a block of hotel rooms available at Bally’s Dover Casino and Resort at 1131 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, Delaware 19901. Rooms are $189 per room plus tax for a total of $238 per room. The registration bloc is being held for us until April 7, 2025. To book a hotel please call 1-800- 711-5882 and use code GDS991. If you need a handicapped accessible room, just ask for one when you call to book the room with the code.Breakfast is NOT included, so we are serving a Healthy Breakfast Buffet at the meeting location.

Registration is $85. The Friday night all you can eat pizza party is an an additional $15, so you can plan your arrival time as needed. There will be gluten free pizza available!

Our guest speaker for Saturdays luncheon is the talented Erin DeYoung, FAA International Foreign Affairs
Specialist. The catered hot luncheon buffet consists of Lebanese chicken, bbq beef brisket, roasted red bliss potatoes, garden salad, tri colored carrots, broccolini, and confetti cupcakes. We will have unsweetened ice tea and lemonade. The Delaware 99s Chapter looks forward to welcoming you!

DateTimeActivityLocationCost
Friday April 252-430Impromptu Tours of Delaware State University Aviation Department33 N Delaware Airpark,127 Durham Lane,Dover, DE$0
Friday April 255-8Welcome Pizza Party at Grottos Pizza1159 N. DuPont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901		+$15
Saturday, April 26730-10Catered buffet breakfast Oatmeal, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, fruit and toppingsDelaware State University
1200 N. DuPont Hwy
Bank of America Building,
Room 309		Included
Saturday, April 269-12Business MeetingDelaware State University
Bank of America Building,
Room 309		Included
2-4Catered Hot Buffet Lunch Guest Speaker: Erin DeYoungDelaware State University Bank of America Building,
Room 309		Included
5-7Tour of the Air Mobility Command Museum1301 Heritage Rd.,Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware 19902$0
Dinner at Bally’s
Multiple restaurants to
choose from		Bally’s Dover Casino, Resort 1131 N. DuPont, Hwy Dover, DEAt your own expense

Maryland Ninety Nines Ginny Carlin Checkride Scholarship

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The MD 99s Ginny Carlin Scholarship for reimbursement of up to $1000 toward a DPE checkride fee is now open to all Mid-Atlantic Section members—here’s the link:  https://maryland99s.org/scholarship/   –see under Ginny Carlin Scholarship.  Applications must be submitted by March 10.  It will be applied to a checkride taken within twelve months of being awarded the scholarship and after proof of successful completion of the checkride.  It is applicable to a checkride taken after March 10, 2025..

The website has the instructions for applications. Email me or call Maria if you have any questions.

Thanks.

Maria Esparraguera

MD Chapter Secretary/Mid-Atlantic Vice Governor

2025 Mid-Atlantic Section of The Ninety-Nines Scholarship

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Mid-Atlantic Section of The Ninety-Nines Scholarship Application

Name of Scholarship: Mid Atlantic Section Scholarship
Amount of Scholarship: Up to $5,000.00
Application Receipt Deadline: February 28, 2025
Announcement Date: April 15, 2025

Description: Mid Atlantic Section of the 99s is committed to supporting and promoting woman pilots in the continued pursuit of aeronautical skills, both professionally and recreationally

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be a member of the Mid Atlantic Section of The Ninety-Nines.
  • Applicant must be a current member (in good standing) of The Ninety-Nines, Inc.
  • Scholarship must be used for training within one year.
  • Applicant must already have a private pilot’s license

Purpose:

To add ratings, regain currency, increase proficiency, certificate or endorsement by participating in a defined training activity, e.g. instrument training, multi-engine training, CFI, CFII, seaplane, tailwheel, aerobatics, commercial rating, etc.

Please download the application for criteria and submission details

Girl Scout Aviation Day May 2024

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You are invited to volunteer/support for our upcoming Girl Scout aviation day on May 18, 2024 to be held at College Park Aviation museum. We will have a zoom meeting in March to provide full details of the event. Each Girl Scout will be working towards their aviation, aerospace and STEM patches and The Ninety-Nines will be their inspiration, mentors and cheer-leaders hosting different aviation learning activities.

The learning stations will be set up as chart work and how airplanes fly, females in aviation, air traffic control and flight operators, flight simulator and a museum guided tour.

  • Arrival for volunteers 8:30am to help set up Aviation learning activities
  • 9am Girl Scouts registration
  • 10am start of program
  • Guest speaker 1 and 2 10:30 am rotation 1
  • 11:05 am rotation 2
  • 11:40 am LUNCH
  • Guest speaker 3 12:40 pm
  • Rotation 3 1:15pm
  • Rotation 4 1:50pm
  • Patch presentation and close of program 2pm event closed
  • Volunteer shifts: 8:30am – 10:30am, 10:30am – 12:30pm, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch will be provided for all volunteers including a Vegetarian and Gluten Free option.

Parking is free in the museum parking lot. Accessibility – the museum is wheelchair accessible. Please let Melinda and Lin know if you need specific accommodations in advance.

Christmas at the Airport

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

AOPA Aviation Community Center – Frederick Municipal Airport

296 Bucheimer Rd, Frederick, MD 21701

Santa Claus is coming to the Frederick Airport! Join us for a day of educational activities and let Father Christmas know what is on your list this year!

***Registration is required to visit Santa. Please see our Eventbrite link below to register. A $5 donation PER FAMILY goes towards the Sugarloaf 99s Aviation Scholarship and the Ensign Dean R. Van Kirk Aviation Heritage Museum (NON REFUNDABLE).***

  • Schedule:
  • 9am-9:30 am: Sensory-Friendly time with Santa
  • 9:35 am Santa’s arrival via airplane
  • 9:45-12:45 pm: Visit with Santa!
  • 1:00pm: Santa departs via airplane
  • Activities include:
  • ride on toy airplanes
  • coloring
  • STEM demonstrations
  • flight simulator
  • …and more!

Please message us if your child may need special accommodations or a translator; we are happy to see what we can do to make this an enjoyable experience!

Facebook Information page: https://www.facebook.com/events/909913050700766/

Please register ONE TIME SLOT PER FAMILY

REGISTER HERE

2023 Fall Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting

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Join us for our 2023 Fall Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting hosted by the Old Dominion Ninety-Nines chapter. The meeting begins on October 6 and concludes on October 8. Pre-registration is required.

You will get to meet our Section scholarship winner. We also hear from professional wing walker Jana Leigh.

Old Dominion has arranged for group rates at three hotels in the area. Download the event flyer here. and click on this link to register.

You can pay online via the button below BUT you must still register via this link – click here

PAY ONLINE

We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Governors Message – Fall 2023

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L-R and F-B: ARC 2023 Top 10 – 3rd: Lin Caywood and Mary Wunder (Sugarloaf), 4th Linda Evans (EPA) and Cynthia Lee (DE), 5th Bobbie Rothen and Kristy Pottol (Suggarloaf) and Gretchen Jahn (CO), 10th Kali Hague (MA at large) and Robin Laws (Ambassador)

As summer comes to a close, we are looking forward to cooler mornings and changing leaves. We can also reflect on the busy summer flying season that brought us challenges, fulfilled goals, obtained us new certificates and ratings, moved puppies to new homes, delivered patients to medical treatments, reunited friends and family members, educated the public (especially our next generation of pilots) and let us relax at a beach or mountain retreat without sitting in traffic for hours to get there – all via air…as pilots…..

I wish I could highlight and celebrate every accomplishment by a Mid-Atlantic 99 this summer, but space limitations causes me to pick out a few highlights to share with you and with the International Board.

First, I’d like to share the results of the 46th Annual Air Race Classic that was held in June. An amazing turnout by the Mid-Atlantic Section! Six of the 41 competing teams comprised of Mid-Atlantic 99s and four of those teams earned a top ten prize! Can we repeat that magic in future flying competitions? Maybe…..the ARC also offers a one day, choose your own course, prediction run in September/October called the ARC Air Derby – check it out at www.derby.airraceclasic.org and lets get the Mid-Atlantic some more recognition! The best part of this competition is that you can include male pilots on your team if you wish – it’s truly a new twist on the traditional all-female race.

Maryland Chapter member Stephanie Baynes will soon be available to provide instruction!

Next, the section gives back to its members with an annual scholarship. Maryland Chapter member Stephanie Baynes is close to completing her Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with the funds awarded to her.

Last, but not least, stay tuned for some exciting news from the DC Chapter. Not only did they just celebrate their 90th Anniversary, they are also working on something big to honor a beloved chapter member at the international level. Be sure to attend our fall section meeting to learn more about this exciting venture. Registration information is posted on our website here and social media channels.

The section continues to thrive – have you checked out our new website, engaged with us on Facebook or Instagram, or volunteered at an event to represent the section? Help us continue to grow and support our sister 99s. We are looking for a few folks to help staff a booth at the AOPA Aviators Showcase in Frederick on September 8,9. We also need a section Amelia Earhart Scholarship chair.

Blue Skies to all and hope to see you at the fall section meeting October 6-8, hosted by the Old Dominion Chapter.

Lin Caywood
Mid-Atlantic Governor
2022-2024

2023 Sugarloaf 99s Scholarship Window is now Closed

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SUGARLOAF 99S SCHOLARSHIP

 APPLICATION WINDOW WAS OPEN APRIL 15, 2023 TO MAY 31, 2023

The Sugarloaf Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is offering a minimum of two scholarships to a maximum of three scholarships with a total value of $4,500. The minimum amount per scholarship is $1,500. These scholarships are awarded in honor of the “small but mighty” Sugarloaf 99’s chapter, which provides inspiration and support to fellow aviatrix of our chapter and section to help them pursue their aviation-related goals.

Funds may be used for any phase of flight training (initial pilot through ATP including instrument, instructor, or other ratings), checkride fees, written exam fees, academic work related to aviation, air racing, charity flying, or any other reasonable flying-related activity.

Eligible applicants include students or full members of the Mid-Atlantic Region of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. that have been a member of International and the Section for at least 180 days by the application deadline date.

Additional requirements:

  1. Must be 16 years old or older to apply
  2. Mentor: Initial Certificate and Instrument Rating requires a mentor that is also part of the section to be identified. The applicant and mentor must both agree to report on progress monthly to the Sugarloaf Scholarship Chair.
  3. Funds will be paid to the vendor directly or reimbursed to the applicant at the discretion of the Sugarloaf Scholarship Committee after receipt of evidence achieving specific milestone(s), expense receipts, or other criteria agreed upon at the time of award notification.
  4. Any activity that funds are requested for, can be started but may not be completed prior to the application deadline. If the activity is completed prior to the awarding of the scholarships you are still eligible as long as you inform the scholarship committee of your progress (ie. don’t stop training to see if you win).
  5. Funds must be requested on or before June 30, 2024. Any remaining funds not requested by this date will be returned to the Sugarloaf 99s scholarship fund to use for a future scholarship.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59 PM EASTERN ON MAY 31, 2023

Questions may be directed to Chair@sugarloaf99s.org