Originally published in 1996
Would you think twelve people could do such an outstanding job of painting 19,200 square feet of pavement in only 2 1 /2 hours? That would be 1,600 square feet per person … and that would be 128 square feet per minute! Wow! Well, that’s just what members of the San Antonio Chapter of the 99’s did on a recent Saturday morning at the New Braunfels Municipal Airport! The group members painted 16 threshold bars on runways 17 and 35 at the airport.
After Airport Manager Darrell Phillips received some expensive bids from commercial painters to do the job, he decided he would call the 99’s to see if they would consider the project. He knew of other jobs (aerial paintings, hangars, compass roses) chapter members had voluntarily done at airports, and thought he would give it a shot and ask them. They agreed to do the job.
The city bought the paint, and two street department workers assisted in the painting project.
”The 99’s did a fantastic job, and their efforts are appreciated” said Phillips. “Commercial painters could not have done a better job. Not only did the volunteers save the City a considerable amount of money, everyone had a great time doing the work. One of the 99’s even brought her 8 year old grandson who also helped. The group was just great to be around. The morning was filled with lots of fun, laughter and hard work.”
