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Linda Weiland is a Professor in the Aeronautical Department for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  Shw teaches Undergrad and graduate classes in Aerospace. Additionally, she serves on the  Faculty Senate and is the Hawaii Alumni Chapter representative.

Ms. Weiland has over thirty five years of professional experience in aviation. She spent ten years as an enlisted Navy Air traffic Controller, and 16 years as an Aeronautical Maintenance Duty Officer, retiring as a Navy LCDR. When she retired in 2001 her awards included the Meritorious Service Medal, four Navy and Marine Corp Commendation medals, four Navy and Marine Corp Achievement medals, and various campaign and service awards.

Linda also spent four years at a major airline in engineering coordinating aircraft modifications for Boeing aircraft and as the Director of Project Management.
She is an alumnus of ERAU with the following three degrees, BSPA, MAS and MBAA.
Ms. Weiland also began serving as an adjunct professor in 1993 for ERAU.

Linda is actively involved in the community having been on boards and committees for Women in Aviation, AAUW, and Daughters of the American Revolution, ZONTA, and Junior League of Honolulu. Additionally, she also became an ordained minister.

Besides Linda’s passion for education she has a passion for the water. She dives and surfs and currently resides with her husband Steve, who is also passionate about the water aboard their 41-foot sailboat “The Silver Moon” in Pearl Harbor. They have one daughter Nichole. Nichole resides in Anchorage Alaska with Josh and their granddaughter Chloe Elizabeth.

Since 1905 Honolulu Branch has been working towards the betterment of our community and the world by striving to remove barriers which prohibit women and girls from fully participating in society and by fostering those activities which will aid women and girls in their struggle for equity. This is done by advancing equity through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Those that join us belong to a community that breaks through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

Hawaii Pacific Division tasked each branch with having discussion through the year on the options available through the new AAUW Bylaws. The five strategic goals to make AAUW powerful in the future are:

1. AAUW will amplify its advocacy to achieve educational economic equity for all women and girls.
2. AAUW will target its philanthropic efforts to support programs that provide women and girls with a lifetime of success.
3. AAUW will create and motivate leaders in our schools, workplaces, and communities to effectively break through educational; and economic barriers affecting women and girls.
4. AAUW will be regarded for its commitment to exemplary member relations, dues value and resulting member satisfaction.
5. AAUW will have the sound fiscal strategy and dedicated stewardship to meet current and projected needs, address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Senator Tokuda requested that we work to increase the number of Women applicants to the Board of Regents. There is a video DVD of her presentation that we should all review. Having restated this message should enable Honolulu Branch to have a common vision over the next year that will include:

1. AAUW Honolulu Branch will have four general membership meetings that embrace advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
2. AAUW Honolulu Branch will personally contact each member to stimulate them to attend one meeting in the year.
3. AAUW Honolulu Branch will work closely with the HWF on its missions and goals in the residence.
4. AAUW Honolulu branch will work closely with the Education fund and review all scholarships to ensure they are keeping with the latest traditions.
5. AAUW Honolulu Branch will work with AAUW National to support AAUW Strategic plan..
6. AAUW Honolulu Branch will support the Hawaii Pacific AAUW Division in its endeavors.
7. AAUW Honolulu Branch will network with all AAUW branches in the Pacific Division.
8. AAUW Honolulu Branch Board members will develop pass down logs for their positions.
9. AAUW Honolulu Branch will publish four newsletters in the next year.
10. AAUW Honolulu Branch will work to obtain a grant with a student to review and publish AAUW Honolulu Branches history.
11. AAUW Honolulu Branch will work to obtain a grant in technology for a student to assist in updating technology throughout the branch to include; a branch web site that conforms to AAUW National and links to HWF.
12. AAUW Honolulu Branch will have fun.