Event Recap
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Land of Enchantment (LOE) Chapter held their End of Summer social at the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum in Moriarty, NM.
Twenty-three LOE members and supporters joined together to visit the museum, experience the exhibits, try out the simulator, and meet with their fellow aviation enthusiasts.
Members learned about soaring opportunities in the area, and why New Mexico makes one of the best locations for glider training from our guests from Sundance Aviation and the Albuquerque Soaring Club.
Vice President, Jessi Rowden gave a briefing of the year’s events, volunteer activities, and the upcoming Girls in Aviation Day on September 24, 2022.
Jill Meyers, our founding member, and representative of Athena’s voice presented chapter member and essay contest winner Beth Ramirez with a Phoenix Barbie from the movie “Top Gun”.
Three scholarships, totaling $2500 were awarded to Daisy Belmares-Ortega, Charlotte Kaminski, and Maria Vianco. Congratulations, ladies!
A huge thank you to our sponsors! A Turbine Level Sponsorship plaque was presented to our newest chapter sponsor, Cutter Aviation, and we recognized our other amazing sponsors – Albuquerque International Sunport a Starship Level sponsor, and Virgin Galactic a Jet Level sponsor and contributor to our upcoming Girls in Aviation Day.
Museum entry fee and refreshments were sponsored by chapter member Daniel Sharpes, of Sharpes Aero.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us for our End of the Summer Social on Saturday, September 10th from 4-7pm at the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum in Moriarty!
Network with other women in aviation, tour the museum, learn about glider flying, recognize our sponsors, celebrate our scholarship and essay contest winners, and enjoy free food! You can drive or fly in to the Moriarty Municipal Airport (transportation will be provided from the airport to the museum).
End of the Summer Social will include:
-Free museum entry (for LOE members only)
-Free food and drinks
-Free transportation from the airport to the museum if you fly to this event
-Sponsorship recognition for Albuquerque Sunport International, Virgin Galactic, and Cutter Aviation
-Scholarships will be awarded
-Essay contest winner will be awarded
-Sundance Aviation and Albuquerque Soaring Club will have representatives present to talk to you about their glider flying programs and their organizations
***RSVP to info@wainewmexico.com (you may RSVP to bring a guest, but they must pay for their museum entry cost)
LOCATION
The U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum is located in Moriarty, NM, and is minutes away from the Moriarty Municipal Airport. The museum includes a bookstore, library, multiple exhibits including women in aviation and the evolution of flight, 96 model gliders, restoration room, RC models on display and a hangar full of gliders!
