About US
WHO WE ARE:
We are a group of women pilots who live or fly in Ventura County, California. Our chapter is comprised of some 80 members.  Some are licensed pilots and some are student pilots. Our chapter is a part of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. International Organization of Women Pilots. This international organization is divided regionally into "Sections," and our chapter is part of the Southwest Section. We have a Board of Directors, and several subcommittees to achieve a variety of goals to fulfill the Ninety-Nines' Mission Statement. 


Our Board of Directors:

Karen Chambers
Aileen Johnson
Tobey Tabor
Judy Phelps
Lori Parker


Our Mission Statement

 Promote
world fellowship
through flight

Provide networking
and scholarship
opportunities
for women
and
aviation education
in the community

Preserve
the unique history
of women in aviation

A LITTLE CHAPTER HISTORY:
 The Ventura County Ninety-Nines, based in southern California, is part of the Southwest Section of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., a nonprofit organization of more than 5,100 women pilots. In 1973, the chapter was founded by six women pilots as the Santa Paula Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. In 1999, the name was changed to the Ventura County Chapter to reflect their expanding membership in Ventura County. As one of the largest Chapters in the organization today, membership has surpassed 100. To put this in perspective, one in 50 worldwide members of The Ninety-Nines is a member of the Ventura County Chapter. The membership includes general aviation pilots and professional pilots who fly for airlines, corporations, government entities and the movie industry. Some are military pilots, flight instructors, those who fly for enjoyment and student pilots. They are women who possess a wide range of talents and are willing to put them to use. As a Chapter, they have become recognized as leaders and strong supporters of many activities within Southwest Section and the International organization. The Ventura County Ninety-Nines is also one of the most active Chapters in the world. They host an annual Girl Scouts in Aviation Day, speaker programs for the local aviation community, paint air markings for local airports and organize a host of other aviation-related activities. The VC99s' Annual Pilot Proficiency Classes and Annual Silent Auction and Raffle enabled the Chapter to contribute significantly to the repair and maintenance of the International Headquarters and Museum of Women Pilots building in Oklahoma City, as well as fund a robust scholarship program.

The Chapter endowed the VC99s Perpetual Scholarship through the Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2006 and currently offers seven annual aviation scholarships to the local community. In addition, the Ventura County Chapter is very proud to support the establishment of the Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship in memory of their beloved member Vicki Cruse who died on August 22, 2009 while representing the United States in the World Aerobatic Competition in the U.K.