Chapter Chair:
Cindy Jensen Glover
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Recent activities in 2007 included
the awarding of the Rosella Bjornson scholarship; a spring
Poker Derby and a fall chapter member at Lou's house.
In 2004, Bethe Stenning won the
Cornelia Fort Memorial Scholarship. Bethe is part of the Pro
99s Network.
The Manitoba Chapter (West Canada
Section) awards an
Rosella Bjornson Scholarship annually.
Previous scholarship winner Sherry Kantymir (center), receiving $
700 scholarship. L is Lou Milhausen, R Bette Holtman.
In December 2001 Shirley Render was
named
INAC's 2001 Roll of Honour Winner for her outstanding historical
works and leadership!
In November, 2000, Daphne Boothe
received this scholarship, to be used toward her commercial
licence. She received $ 900 to be used for flight training and a
membership in the Ninety-Nines. Daphne was a glider instructor, and
will be a good role model for other young women aspiring to a career
in aviation.
Anyone wishing to donate to the fun
will receive an income tax receipt. Donations may be sent to the
Manitoba Chapter Ninety-Nines Scholarship Fund, e/o The Winnipeg
Foundation, 301-161 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0Y4. (204)
944-9474.
In addition, the Chapter organizes a
Poker Derby and other fundraising activities to award the
scholarship each year.
Rosella Bjornson helped organize the
Manitoba Chapter while living in Winnipeg in 1970.
