October 16, 2007
Women in Aviation International, Oshkosh Chapter
Oshkosh WI

Air race pilot, airport owner and aircraft restorer Bill Brennand shared stories of air racing's golden era with a rapt audience. For more than an hour the grateful crowd listened as Bill told stories, shared details and more than a laugh or two.

Listen to Bill on this 30-second audio clip as he tells what it was like working for Steve Wittman in the early 1940s. Hear more from Bill during this presentation using links on his page.

The Oshkosh (WI) chapter of Women in Aviation International is the only chapter located in the state and is recognized for its many activities. For more information about the chapter visit their website at http://www.oshkoshwai.org/index.html. Sonex Aircraft hosted the event.

May 3, 2007
Lance Sijan, an American Hero
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
John and Rose Dorcey shared the dramatic story of Lance Sijan, Air Force Academy graduate, from Milwaukee. The audience listened as the story unfolded, how Sijan was "shot down", and how he evaded capture for over 46 days and how one American lived and died the "code" during his tour in Viet Nam. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has described Sijan as a hero to other Viet Nam POWs.

The presentation coincided with the museum's opening of their Sijan display, part of the In the Belly of the Dragon: Life and Death in I Corps exhibit. The exhibit will be available for viewing through March 31, 2008. The museum is located at 30 West Mifflin Street, on the square, in downtown Madison. For more information visit the museum's web site http://www.wvmfoundation.com/museum-programs.php

March 20, 2007
Oshkosh Chapter, Women in Aviation International
Sonex Aircraft, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh
Rose Dorcey presented "History of Aviation in Wisconsin" at the regular meeting of the Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation International. The meeting was hosted by Sonex Aircraft at Wittman Regional Airport.

For more information about the chapter visit their website at http://www.oshkoshwai.org/index.html. Or view the event flyer

July 26, 2006
EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2006 Forums
Snapshots of Wisconsin Aviation History
Rose and John Dorcey presented another of their popular 'Snapshots' forums at EAA AirVenture.

The forum provided a great opportunity to hear about Wisconsin's aviation past. Attendees heard stories about the individuals that made aviation what it is today - not just in Wisconsin, but across the country, and around the world.

July 27, 2006
Lance Sijan - an American hero
Rose and John Dorcey presented this forum as a tribute to Lance Sijan, a true American hero. 2006 is the 30th anniversary year of Sijan being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. The forum, while lightly attended, provided a chance to meet Lance's sister Janine. Captain Lance Sijan will be inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame on October 14, 2006. Induction ceremonies will be held in the EAA AirVenture Museum. For more information see this link.

The Mauston Kiwanis club has been active for over 80 years. They support youth in grades pre-K thru 2nd grade in their Terrific Kids program, and high school students involved with the Key Club. They also raise funds for Mauston’s Hatch Public Library.