In the new millennium we gathered in Addison for a smorgasbord of Clipped Bs talents. Those who showed their

handicrafts etc. donated door prizes. In March at the elegant home of Mary G. Harris in Rockwall, we were

entertained by our own Nella Phillips book review of "Out to Pasture" ("but not over the hill"!). Concluding our

year in May with a membership of 458, we gathered at Bent Tree Country Club for a grand finale luncheon. We

presented our donation once again to the Texas Speech Language and Hearing Foundation.

2000 - 2001 Our infamous salad toss began another terrific year in Terry Daniel's beautiful home, catching up

with "ole" friends and welcoming new members. October gathered us at Love Field with a tour of the new Legend

Airlines beautiful terminal and aircraft in flite by our own Julie Redmond and other familiar faces. Our November

meeting at Tenaya Restaurant served some great food and some very interesting "food for thought" presented in

a program by our own Donna Matus, Certified Master of Neuro=Linguistic Programming. Mid-month pilot Tommy

Hill invited the Bs for drinks and conversation at the Addison Point. Martha Baker graciously

2000 - 2001 (continued)

opened her home for our holiday Sherry Party, a great turn out and the toys for the U.S. Marines Toy drive

reached an all time high under the Christmas tree. A fascinating tour through the new Women's Museum at Fair

Park in February left us admiring the many successes of women throughout history. The Bs buzzed to the elegant

home of Liz Walquist for our business meeting followed by a beautiful luncheon served by our prize Hospitality

chairperson, Barbi Conn, in her final "swan song". Springtime took a bunch of Bs to Waxahachie where we were

welcomed by Bunkie and Dolly Westbrook and served a fabulous lunch and tour. Honoring our Past Presidents at

the Hackberry Creek Country Club, a delightful luncheon brought a close to another wonderful year with

friendships renewed and cherished. Membership this year was 447 members.

2001 - 2002 The Bs started the year with our first board meeting on September 6th, 2001. Then 9/11 happened.

This date is to be considered a changing moment in our lives that we will never forget, however, we must go

forward. The traditional "salad toss" in October and the Sherry holiday party in December was graciously hosted

by Pam Vodvarka. We had such a wonderful time at her lovely home that we didn't want to leave. We thank her

and her family for their generosity. When the Marines arrived at the Sherry party to collect the toys for tots, we

agreed on how handsome they looked in their uniforms. Diane Laffoon did well in finding people and places for

our programs. In March 2002, your board and nominating committee worked diligently for the ongoing plans of

the 2002-2003 year. (Take time to thank them). 2003 REUNION…Judy Giles is the chairperson and she has

assured us we will have a memorable time. In April, Bunkie and Dolly Westbrook of Waxahachie once again

sweetly welcomed the Bs. The May Spring luncheon and fashion show at Las Colinas Country Club was

absolutely perfect! The beautiful clothes from Canal Clothing Boutique were modeled by some of our very own

Bs. They looked elegant and so fashionable. Elizabeth Bentley undertook this task and we appreciate all her

superb organizational skills. Our membership this year peaked at 419. Let's work together and find more to join

us. We have great plans for the Bs: a forthcoming reunion, a museum, increasing the membership, and many

joyful gatherings. We need to continue to have fun and to create new sweet memories, so stay involved and

connected to the Bs. Love, Health, Peace and Happiness to us all.

2002 - 2003 The Bs traditional salad toss was in October at the beautiful home of Cindy Lipitz. We had

outstanding attendance in the elegant setting. The December Sherry party was held at the Marlin Day Spa, which

is co-owned by our Linda Haddock. She displayed several Braniff uniforms, which added a touch of nostalgia. . .

Pucci designs are back in vogue! The March business meeting was held at the Dallas Craft Guild where several

artisans gave presentations on their specialities. Our May luncheon, coordinated by Dianne Laffoon, was held at

the Glen Eagles Country Club in Plano. The entryway was reminiscent of the Kensington Hotel in LON.

Everything was wonderful and OH! Those desserts!!. The topics at the luncheon were our website, thanks to

Susie Robertson; the Flight Museum, thanks to Adrian Ricks; Travel cards, thanks to John McFarlane; and our

upcoming October reunion, thanks to Judy Giles. Great stuff!! Great fun ahead! Our membership closed at 419

members. Please take time to thank all present and past Board members who have worked so hard to keep us

going. Cherish the memories. Love & peace.

2003 - 2004 Our year began in October with the wonderful reunion at the beautiful Adams Mark Hotel in

downtown Dallas. The attendance was over 300 Bs and resulted in about 100 new members. The Sherry party

was hosted by Lynn Erickson in her lovely Plano home. The Board hosted the March annual business meeting at

Country Place in Carrollton. Our May luncheon at the Glen Eagles Country Club was well attended and everyone

was thrilled to get a Clipped Bs T-shirt as a door favor. Barbie Conn's table decorations were also a hit. Our

membership for the year closed at 621 - an all time high!

2004 - 2005 Our year started with a "Lights!! Camera!! Action!!" Salad Toss at the home of Terry Daniel. We were

visited by a British TV Crew who were making a documentary on the history of flight attendants. Several Bs wore

their Pucci uniforms and many members were interviewed by the producers. Our annual Xmas party was held at

the art-filled home of Beth Hickman where loads of toys were collected for the Marines Toy for Tots drive. Our

May luncheon was filled with members decked out in red, white and blue in honor of the Wounded Soldiers

program, created by DAL B Teresa Goforth Kincaid. A raffle brought in over a thousand dollars for her program.

The club also made a donation to Dona Martinez and Liz Wahlquist to be used for a plaque at the Braniff Chapel

in Terminal B at DFW. Our website continues to grow, thanks to Bud Reed and Susie Robertson, and now has

numerous class photos complete with names. Our membership closed at 571 members.