+25 Years of Women in Aviation
OUR CHAPTER HISTORY | EST. 1999
WOMEN | AVIATION | COMMUNITY
From our first meeting in 1999 to the community we are building today.
A local community built around aviation.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Our first meeting was held in October 1999. On May 4, 2000, we officially became a chapter of Women in Aviation International, establishing a local community dedicated to supporting and connecting women across the aviation industry.
1999
2026
OUR JOURNEY
Milestones that shaped our chapter
Each milestone helped build the community, scholarship program, and opportunities we create today.
1999
Our First Meeting
The Washington State Chapter held its first meeting in October 1999.
2000
Official Chapter Status
On May 4, 2000, we officially became a chapter of Women in Aviation International.
2005
Our First Scholarship
We awarded our first scholarship at the WAI Annual Conference in 2005 for $500.
2010
Janet Clark Memorial
Our scholarship was renamed in honor of chapter member Janet Clark and has since grown to $1,500.
2014
Yukiko Howell Memorial STEM Scholarship
We added a second scholarship in memory of Yukiko Howell, valued at $1,500.
Turning community into opportunity.
OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Our fundraising efforts have grown from a first $500 scholarship into two $1,500 memorial scholarships.
$1,500
Janet Clark Memorial Scholarship
Named in honor of chapter member Janet Clark.
$1,500
Yukiko Howell Memorial STEM Scholarship
Established in memory of Yukiko Howell to support STEM and aviation pathways.
Our Scholarship Program
CONNECTING THROUGH AVIATION
More than meetings.
Our chapter connects through community events, youth education, aviation events, and fundraising.
Community Events
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Summer socials
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Blackberry Festival
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Holiday parties
Youth & Education
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Girls in Aviation Day
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Sally Ride Math and Science Fairs
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Youth Aviation Day
Aviation Events
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NW Aviation Conference
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WomenFly!
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Arlington Fly-In
Fundraising
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Pampered Chef fundraiser hosted by Peggy Phillips
Our chapter is also proudly represented each year at the Women in Aviation International Annual Conference.
THEN & NOW
The story keeps moving.
1999
TODAY
Located in one of the nation's leading aviation hubs, the Washington State Chapter has an incredible opportunity to grow our community and expand our impact.