The 99s Mission Statement
The Ninety-Nines is the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight.
We are a nonprofit, charitable membership corporation holding 501(c)3 US tax status. Our International headquarters is located in Oklahoma City, OK.
Election Season is HERE!
NORTH CENTRAL SECTION 2024 Elections have concluded. Your new NCS Officers and Directors will be installed at our Spring Meeting in Kansas City. We hope that you’ll be there to congratulate them and thank them for their service to our Section.
INTERNATIONAL Elections are still in progress. Have you voted? If not, please cast your votes for International President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Directors, and Trustees. You received a ballot to vote in the International elections on Mar 15 (email/electronic) or a few days later (paper). If you cannot find your ballot, contact 99s HQ (hqmanager@ninety-nines.org). Your votes confirm your commitment to The 99s and affirm your support for those volunteering to run for these offices.
DEADLINE to vote – May 1, 2024
Have you thought about serving at the Section or International level? NCS elections will be held next in early 2026. At the International level, Director, Nominating Committee and Trustee positions will be open in early 2025. New leaders bring new ideas – join us!
For questions, contact the Nominating Committee (nominating@ncs99s.org).
NCS Intent to Seek Election Form – DOC, PDF.
Meetings
2024 Spring Section Meeting – April 26-28 (Kansas City, MO)
Mardi Gras – KC Style
~ Hosted by the Greater Kansas City Chapter – click here for full details (PDF)
If you are unable to join in person but wish to attend the Business Meeting ONLY online, you must register online by Fri Apr 26. For instructions, CLICK HERE.
2024 Fall Section Meeting – September 13-15 (Bloomington, MN)
~ Hosted by the Minnesota Chapter – click here for full details (DOC, PDF)
If you are unable to join in person but wish to attend the Business Meeting ONLY online, you must register online. For instructions, CLICK HERE (TBA in September).
2024 International Conference – Vancouver, British Columbia – July 3-7
~ Hosted by The 99s ICCE Committee and the West Canada Section)
~ Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Speakers: Kendra Kincade (Keynote), Kathy Fox, Angela Tanton, Catherine Press, Colette Morin, Judy Phelps, Eva Lopez, Lise Ash, Petra Janney
Tours: Harbour Cruise, Victoria/Butchart Gardens, Vancouver, North Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge, Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour, Post-Conference Celebrity Solstice Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise
Newsletters – Waypoint
The SPRING 2024 issue is now published. Enjoy news from around the Section – member stories, Chapter news, and more.
Please print copies and leave them at your local airports!
Submission due dates: Jun 1, Sep 1, Dec 1, and Mar 1 (for the preceding quarterly news and upcoming activities). Please share your stories and pictures with us.
Problems? Questions? Email waypoint@ncs99s.org with your name and Chapter.
For archive issues – click here.
Scholarships
AE Scholarships (AEMSF)
AE Scholarships and Fly Now Scholarships are competitively awarded by the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund (AEMSF).
For more details and deadlines – CLICK HERE.
Richard J. Santori Memorial Scholarships
The Santori Scholarships are competitively awarded to North Central Section members. These awards are administered by the Chicago Area Chapter 99s.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2024
For more details and deadlines – CLICK HERE.