The 2017 Northwest Section Fall Meeting: "Converge in the Gorge"
Troutdale, Oregon
September 14-17, 2017
Location and Activities
Oregon Pines and Columbia Cascade chapters are hosting the 2017 fall meeting at McMenamins Edgefield Resort, at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge, 5 minutes from the Troutdale Airport (KTTD) and 15 minutes from PDX. The 74-acre estate offers lodging, dining, gardens, a movie theater, winery, brewery and distillery, full-service spa and salon, two par-3 golf courses, and original artwork and historical photographs around every corner. Activities include a WINGS seminar on Flying in the Gorge and a drive along the scenic Columbia Gorge Highway (constructed 1916), past Multnomah Falls on our way to Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM). At WAAAM Judy Newman, the Director and fellow 99, will treat us to a presentation and tour.
Hotel Accommodations
Make your reservations early in this area popular with tourists! We have a block of rooms held for us at both Edgefield and Best Western. Identify yourself as one of the Northwest Ninety-Nines Section Meeting participants.
- Edgefield Resort (block of 24 European style rooms w/common private bath). View more details on the Edgefield website. Rates vary from $30 for a hostel bunk to $160+, depending upon the size of room and options chosen. 503-669-8610, 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060
- Best Western Plus - Cascade Inn & Suites (Regular rate $169.99 is discounted 10% once we book the 10 rooms they are holding for us).
Best Western Troutdale website, 503-491-9700, 23525 NE Halsey St, Troutdale, OR 97060
Schedule and Registration
2017 Conference Schedule
2017 Conference Registration Form
The 2016 Northwest Section Fall Meeting: "Soar the Sound"
Everett, Washington
September 15-18, 2016
Location and Activities
Greater Seattle, Mt. Tahoma, and Western Washington chapters hosted the Fall 2016 meeting. After the Saturday morning business meeting at the hotel, we who participated walked over for the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour, followed by a reception and banquet with a guest speaker. Other tours and seminars provided further entertainment and enlightenment.
Hotel Accommodations
The 2016 Northwest Section meeting took place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Schedule and Registration
2016 Conference Schedule
2016 Conference Registration
Paine Field Aviation Attractions Map
2016 Fly Mart Table Registration
The 2015 Northwest Section Meeting: "Plane Fun!"
Spokane, Washington
September 10-13, 2015
Location and Activities
The Intermountain Chapter welcomed us to the great northwest city of Spokane. There was much to see and do: arts and entertainment, restaurants, wineries, golf, shopping, and outdoor fun, all within walking distance or via hotel shuttle. VisitSpokane.com can provide more information on special tours and places to visit.
Felts Field (KSFF) supported our fly-gal guests with waived tie-down fees (3-4 days) at Transient Parking, and Western Aviation offered some really nice fuel discounts.
Flying commercial? Alaska Airlines provided a 5% discount.
Hotel Accommodations
The Northwest Section Meeting took place at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, conveniently located beside the Spokane River and the iconic Centennial trail, and within walking distance to the Riverfront Park and downtown Spokane.
Red Lion Hotel at the Park, Spokane
Schedule and Registration
2015 Conference Schedule
2015 Fly-Mart Table Registration
Meeting Rotation Schedule
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Eastern Idaho Idaho |
2003 2010: Boise, ID 2018 |
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| Greater Seattle |
2004 2011: Vancouver, BC 2019 |
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Mid-Columbia Central Oregon Crater Lake Flyers |
2006 2012: Walla Walla, WA 2020 |
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Devils Tower Montana North Dakota South Dakota Wyoming |
2007 2013: Bozeman, MT 2021 |
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Alaska Cook Inlet Mat-Su Valley Midnight Sun |
2008 2014: Fairbanks, AK |
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| Intermountain |
2005 2015: Spokane, WA |
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Mt. Tahoma Western Washington |
2008 2016 |
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Columbia Cascade Oregon Pines Willamette Valley |
2009 2017 |
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