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Honoring the WASPs 2023
WASP Caryl “Suds” Jones Stortz was honored for her service during WWII by CLE members on Memorial Day 2023. Those in attendance at Kenilworth Churchyard memorial gardens were Outreach Director, Colleen La Plata, Secretary, Sandra Krueger and members Ellie and Abby. We were happy to have Donna and Jessica meet us for the picnic at…
Connecting at WAI 2023
"It is always so inspiring to attend the conference; getting to know fellow chapter members better is just one of the additional benefits." Anna Lightner
Supporting Chicago Area Aviation
"I love that Chicago's Leading Edge is involved in the Chicago area aviation community and supporting the local 99s by participating in their Annual Expo is just one of the ways we demonstrate that." Evelyn Ronceros
Annual Fundraiser & Holiday Party 2022
"We had so much fun painting our pictures of airplanes! Thank you to all the members that made our Fundraiser/Holiday party a success and Pinot's Palette for hosting us!" Janelle Rominski
Newsletter April 2022
Read more about scholarships, upcoming events, and more for April 2022.
Annual Membership Meeting – November 2, 2021
Join us for our annual membership meeting! It will be November 2nd at the Pour House, 8 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, 6pm. Here is the link to their menu, take a browse and hope to see you there for snacks and refreshments!https://www.oldtownpourhouse.com/oakbrook/menus-pages-1067.php
Officer and Board Positions Open
There are two officer positions up for election! And three Board positions are available for volunteers!Please see the descriptions outlined below if you have been looking for a way to become more involved with your WAI chapter.Please consider if your schedule permits a two-year commitment to your chapter and nominate yourself! We will train you and provide support.President:The President…
2021 Scholarships – Due October 12, 2021
Chicago's Leading Edge Chapter of Women in Aviation 2021 Scholarships: Send completed application to chicagosleadingedge@gmail.com prior to October 12, 2021. Be sure to read How to Win a Scholarship for some great advice on getting the scholarship you really want! Scholarships are a major part of the benefits of chapter membership and couldn't be provided…
2021 Fundraiser, Feb. 12-18, 2021
Greetings Chicago’s Leading Edge Members & Friends, Get your bids ready! Our 2021 Silent Auction will be open tomorrow February 12th at 12pm at www.32auctions.com/CLE2021!!! The auction will stay open until 8pm on February 18th at 8pm. Keep an eye on your favorite item throughout the week to ensure you are the top bidder. Winners…
2021 Fundraiser – February 12-18, 2021
First, the silent auction will run online by 32auctions for seven days, February 12th-18th. We'll publish the site when it approaches so you can peruse the items.Second, you can join our Trivia by Baig of Tricks from the comfort of your own home on February 18, 07:00 pm-08:30 pm. Sign up for $15 through Eventbrite starting now…
Congratulations 2020 Scholarship Winners!
It’s time to announce the winners of our 2020 scholarships!! The winners are.... FLIGHT TRAINING - Delaney Johnson AVIATION BUSINESS - Sara Swartz AVIATION MAINTENANCE - Sara Stanford Congratulations everyone! Thank you so much to everyone else that applied! It was a very tough decision to make since all of the applicants were outstanding candidates. Please try again…
