Most unfortunately, I will be out of town that day and won't be able to attend. What I was surprised about was also that we haven't been told that the WASPs need money. I can pass this along to a few folks, but it's certainly hard to collect donations in such a haphazard way. Can't WMA use the newsletter e-mail group to send out a notice?
Cheers,
Anne
On Feb 12, 2010, at 12:01 PM, Marcelyn Atwood wrote:
I just found out on Wed (10Feb) when Trish Beckman forwarded an Email from Nicole Malachowski (the F15 female pilot who has a fellowship at the NSC I think). I asked Trish about the ceremony and how to get a ticket/attend. I've sent an Email request, early this week but haven't heard from them yet (snow hold up probably).They are reserving the Capitol Rotunda for each WASP and one family member, and the rest of us will be in different rooms with live feed for the event (assuming the Rotunda is full).
As I understand it, you need a ticket. Go to http://www.womensmemorial.org/ and click on the FiFi in the lower left corner for details. If you go into the link to the listing of Q&As, you will see the following:
"I am not a WASP or a family member of a WASP. Can I attend the ceremony? Information regarding additional tickets is not available at this time. You may, however, submit your request to wasp@womensmemorial.org and we will forward it to the appropriate office for consideration."
Jan Goodrum said she arranged for me to get a ticket, so I assume she did it through this process.
By the way, we heard from Nicole Malachowski today with the following request:
"Ladies,
"I am hoping for your support in advertising an opportunity to help ensure the upcoming Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony (slated for 10 March) happens in a way fitting to these heroines and their contributions to women in aviation.
"Can you please advertise the following website to your WMA members?:
www.flygirls.org "Please help 'HONOR THE WASP' by supporting this Congressional Gold Medal Celebration with your tax deductible donation. 100% of the funds raised will be used for the cost of the WASP individual medals, the costs of meals, transportation and other logistical support. Your help will go a long way toward making this event successful." (website quote)
"We will take any donation, from any individuals or organizations/corporations. Any and all help is appreciated. Also, please feel free to forward this to anyone you think would be interested in helping these heroines of America's Greatest Generation. There is a sense of urgency to this, as we've only got 30 days to plan this very large event. Thank you for your consideration. As always, I'm grateful for any support you can provide me in this effort to honor our WASP!"
Looking forward to seeing you there!!!
TrishOn Feb 12, 2010, at 10:00 AM, Anne E. McGee wrote:Marcy - Did we know about this? I know I don't always read my WMA stuff, but I really think I'd have noticed a call for donations to the WASP!Begin forwarded message:From: "Lynch, Mike J CIV DoDEA" <Mike.Lynch@hq.dodea.edu>Date: February 11, 2010 7:15:14 PM ESTTo: <mcgee.anne@verizon.net>Subject: Fw: Can you please consider helping the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) for their travel for 10 Mar to DC - TAX Deductable donation!Dear PPIers,
From: Colleen Toussaint <cg2saint@gmail.com>
To: DICK CONAWAY <dickcatdc@gmail.com>
Sent: Thu Feb 11 12:30:17 2010
Subject: Can you please consider helping the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) for their travel for 10 Mar to DC - TAX Deductable donation!
We were honored to have Mrs Elaine Harmon as last month's guest and to listen to her fascinating stories. The WASPs are now faced with a big challenge to raise enough funds to ensure they can all travel to DC to receive their Congressional Gold medal. Many WASP do not have the funds to get to DC to receive their medal. The WASP are now in their late 80s and early 90s and many are on limited incomes.Our hats off to MOAA for their strong support of this event!Any help you can give, or know people who can help, please share the below info. With much appreciation! Colleen ToussaintPlease see www.flygirls.org
Anne E. McGee
Anne E. McGee