World Wing's by the Sea

It has been over three years since I attended a World Wings meeting so I put it on our calendar early to be sure we could attend.  For those of you who don’t know about World Wings, it is a charitable organization of former Pan American Flight Attendants with over 35 chapters worldwide primarily raising money for CARE International and local charities in each chapters area.  I have been a part of this group for over 20 years and a board member serving as VP of Charities for seven years in the Seattle Chapter.

Every year a different chapter sponsors a convention in their area alternating between a US Chapter and an International Chapter. This year's convention takes place in Bangkok in October and between 200 to 300 people usually attend.  A good time is always had and lots of money is raised to help support CARE’S programs around the world.  I am still a member so I get notifications of meetings and hear what is going on, but I miss seeing all my dear flying friends.

Left to right, Diane Mathers, Meryl, Sherry Crawford, and Walter.

President Monique filling us in on some up coming events.

Alda Halldorsson-Duin our computer guru that keeps us all in touch.

This summer’s picnic was at Joni Warmington’s summer cottage on the western shore just past the Tulalip Indian Reservation.  It’s a darling cottage  from the 1950’s with many antiques throughout.  Everyone brings a dish and enjoys visiting and finding out what everyone has been up to.  Spouses are always welcome and Walter is a regular attendee and looks forward to seeing everyone. Usually there is a larger turn out but for some reason we are a smaller group this year which allowed us to get in longer visits.

Meryl,  Irmela Koehler (from Germany),  Reidun Decker (from Norway)

Sarah Berger, Joni Warmington, Monique Rounsavelle

Getting ready to walk the beach with Walter, me, Randy and Monique.

Ironically, next door a party for an Alaska Airlines flight attendant was going on with 20 - 30 year olds in tiny bikinis taking in the sun.  Someone in our group jokingly said, "this may be you in 35 years!" Brought a smile to my face.