Ninety Nine's Conference in Penticton Sept 26-27 2014

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2014 Western Section Conference
Celebrating the Success of Aviatrix

Please join us as we Celebrate Women in Aviation - and our Chapter's 35th anniversary! This conference is open to ALL women and men with an interest in Aviation, or even just curious about the community of Aviatorixes and Aviators.

Register | Reserve Your Room | Keynote Speaker | Exhibitor Opportunities


Agenda:
subject to change

Friday, September 26 Wine and 'Appie' reception
Meet and greet fellow aviatrixes and aviation enthusiasts, and enjoy the special Aviatrix 'What to Wear' Fashion Show. Peruse the Exhibitor displays while enjoying the selected appetizers and an included glass of featured red or white wine.

Saturday, September 27
morning Business Meeting for 99s Members
lunch - delicious 'build your own sandwich' buffet with tomato bisque, variety of salads, breads, meats, cheeses, fruits and desserts
afternoon hosted (reservations required) or 'on-your-own' wine tours and other relaxation options (see Tour Options below)
evening Aviation 101 presentation for guests and members
New Pilot Kit Grand Prize draw
Silent Auction (ongoing)
Exhibitor displays
Banquet Dinner, Scholarship presentation and Keynote presentation with Dr. Jill Oakes.


Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Jill Oakes, Centre for Earth Observation Science
University of Manitoba

Dr. Jill Oakes’ current research at the University of Manitoba in conjunction with the Manitoba aviation community identifies strategies which can be implemented to inspire, train, and retain more women in the field of aviation.

She has been a Commercial pilot for approximately 35 years, took 20 years to build her Acrosport II from scratch, and has more recently completed a kit-built Land Africa.

Jill flies her biplane from Winnipeg to Detroit and west to Seattle and Victoria every summer; once the snow flies the Land Africa is put on skis and used for local winter fun.

Dr. Oakes is the Project Director for C-FLUG, a C150 that women pilots interested in keeping current or building hours are able to borrow significantly below cost.


Dr. Jill Oakes

Dr. Oakes' Blog

Women Fly Free Facebook page



Where: Penticton, BC
Penticton Lakeside Penticton Lakeside Resort, Convention Centre and Casino
21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton BC Canada, V2A 7M5

Penticton Lakeside Resort is a full service hotel in Penticton that offers luxurious amenities, clean, spacious rooms, and a spectacular view of Okanagan Lake. There are a number of dining options, nearby attractions, and room accommodations to ensure that you can thoroughly enjoy your stay.


Conference Room Rates:
Standard Parkview - $140
Standard Beachview - $150
Standard Lakeview - $160
Room rates based on single/double occupancy and subject to applicable taxes. Facility is smoke-free environment. Parking is $5.00 per vehicle per day for in-house guests.

One night deposit on all reservations is due at time of booking. Please note cancellation policies as published by the Hotel.

To Reserve: contact the Penticton Lakeside Resort directly at 1-800-663-9400 or lakeside@prbhotels.com and identify as being with the International Organization of Women Pilots to receive the conference room rate.


Getting to Penticton:
The weather is still warm in September and very flyable.

There is an airport in Penticton, serviced by Air Canada, and a great airport to fly into.

Kelowna Airport is just 45 minutes away and it is serviced by Westjet and Air Canada.

For those flying in, we will provide transport to the hotel.



Register:

DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM HERE

There are two ways to register:
Pay by Mail.
Print and complete the Registration Form, then mail with your cheque to:
Canadian Rockies 99s
195 Stepping Stones Cres.
Vernon, BC Canada V1H 1X2

OR

Pay online with PayPal
If you choose to pay via PayPal (can use Visa or MC), please be sure to complete the registration form and email, fax or mail it to us indicating your PayPal Transaction number on the Registration form where indicated.

Full Registration, for Members OR Guests (includes Friday Wine and Cheese, Saturday lunch, banquet dinner AND Delegates package) is:
Early Bird Registration: $109.00 (before August 12, 2014)
Full Registration
After August 12, 2014 Regular Registration is $129.00.

Partial Registration, for Members OR Guests (a-la-carte; does NOT include Delegates package) is:
Friday reception: $25.00
Friday Reception
Saturday lunch: $25.00
Saturday Lunch
Saturday banquet: $55.00
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