World Wings International, Inc.

Officers & Contacts:

Board of Directors, 2008-2011 - International officers are elected by the membership for a three-year term.

President - Norma B Simon - Member at Large 
As the official representative of World Wings International, the President prepares agendas for and presides over all meetings. Norma Simon has been a member of World Wings International since 1970 and served as President of three chapters (Manhattan, Westchester and Connecticut).  She has been Vice President of Charity on the International Board of Directors from 1999 until 2005 when she was installed as International President at the annual meeting in Paris.  Norma was voted in again as President and will serve until 2011.   (boogaard@optonline.net)

Vice President Ways & Means - Irene Schwarz - Miami Chapter
Responsibilities include reviewing and recommending fund-raising projects and overseeing the International drawing and boutique at the annual meeting. Irene is serving her first term in this capacity.  (schwarz2433@bellsouth.net)

Vice President Charity - Siri Jacobsen - Chicago Chapter
Acts as liaison to the International Charity and assists chapters with their charitable endeavors.  This is Siri Jacobsen’s second term on the International Board of Directors but she was President of the now inactive Westchester Chapter.  As an advocate for both World Wings and CARE she is excited to play a role in advancing the causes of both organizations.  (sirihauge@aol.com) 

Vice President Membership and Development - Bruce Gately - Paris Chapter

Bruce Gately's stated goal is that everyone who has ever worn a Pan Am uniform will be brought back into the fold by becoming a member of this wonderful, unique organization.  He was co-chair of the 2005 Paris Convention and is co-president of the Paris chapter.  (bruce.gately@dbmail.com)

Treasurer - Sidsel Fox - Annapolis Chapter
Prepares the annual budget, files corporate tax returns, and keeps a file of all paid members. Sidsel Fox was a founder and the first President of the Annapolis Chapter, where she was Treasurer for several terms.  She joined the International Board in 2002 as Recording Secretary before assuming the Treasurer position.  Sidsel is serving her second term as Treasurer.  (SidselF@verizon.net)

Recording Secretary - Julie Watson-Helms - Heart of Florida Chapter
Records and distributes minutes of the annual meeting and all meetings of the International Board. Julie is serving her first term on the International Board.  Julie has been a member of WWI since 1991 and is the co-founder of the Heart of Florida Chapter and serves as the president.  She also is the editor of the chapter newsletter, "Heart Beats". (julie.watson@att.net))

Corresponding Secretary - Jane Euler - Oakland Chapter
Publishes and distributes the International Directory, is the Webmaster for the WWI website and has charge of address labels of membership and Board.  Jane Euler is serving her first term on the Board.  She has served as Oakland Chapter President for the past 11 years and writes the monthly chapter newsletter.  Jane has been a member of WWI since 1975 and is an original member of the Oakland chapter which was chartered in 1980.  (pandjeuler@sbcglobal.net)

President Emeritus - Joanne B. Swift - Miami Chapter
Prior to serving two terms as President, Joanne was Vice President Ways & Means and Vice President Membership.  In Miami she was Chapter President and organized several fashion show luncheons, Miami Chapter’s annual fundraiser.  Joanne chaired the committee for the World Wings 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2009.  Standing Committees - are by appointment of the President and are members of the International Board of Directors.   (joannebswift@bellsouth.net)

Convention Coordinator - Leslie Anding - Princeton/Philadelphia Chapter
Leslie Anding joined World Wings as a founding member of  the original Philadelphia Chapter in 1976.  She has also been a member of the Berlin Chapter.  She served as President of the Princeton/Philadelphia Chapter, chaired the Philadelphia convention and organized World Wings events at the Pan Am Reunion in Baltimore in 2001.  She was tapped for the Convention Coordinator position mid term 2002-2005 and is pleased to be asked to continue her position this term.  (happy-l.anding@att.net)

Newsletter Editor - Diane Silvers - Los Angeles Chapter
Is responsible for gathering information for the preparation and distribution of "Jet Wings," the International newsletter. This is Diane Silvers’ first term on the International Board.  She has been Newsletter Editor of the Los Angeles Chapter newsletter where she is a member; she also participates in the activities of the San Francisco and Oakland Chapters.  (djsmba2@aol.com)

Liaison to Members at Large - Alicia Smith - Member at Large

Alicia became a member of World Wings in 1996 and has actively participated in World Wings and CARE events since 2002.  She is a Member at Large with Associate memberships in TYO, FTL and MIA chapters.(aliciasmith@bellsouth.net)

Oral History Project - Jane Euler, Oakland Chapter
Do you have an interesting "Pan Am days" experience to share? You can become a part of Pan Am and World Wings history. Record your story for the World Wings Oral History Project. It is easy and even fun. To tell your tale, or to interview another member, contact Jane Euler (pandjeuler@aol.com) for "how to" suggestions. Stories are taped and stored at the University of Miami's Richter Library. The archives are available for scholars.  (pandjeuler@sbcglobal.net)

Museum Uniform Collection - June Seiheimer - New Jersey Chapter
The Museum Uniform Collection is presently stored by the New Jersey Chapter until such time that the collection is donated to a museum.

Can you contribute any of the missing pieces? Wings, Hat Emblems Special uniform items from the Pacific-Alaska Division (Rumor has it stewardesses wore mucklucks.)

June Seilheimer,
New Jersey Chapter Fax 201-262-5319

The Traveling Uniform Collection is available for short-term loan. Add a nostalgic moment to your special function.