Outstanding Women Who Have Contributed to the Rich History of WNY Automobiles and Transportation
Friday, October 23, 2009

Special Guest, Ms. Emily Anderson of Seattle, WA. Emily recently drove a 1909 Maxwell from NYC to San Francisco commemorating the 100th anniversary of Alice Ramsey’s transcontinental trip. See a short film of her journey & learn about our local honorees.

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• Emily Anderson - Seattle, WA. Emily retraced Alice Ramsey’s trip in 2009 in a 1909 Maxwell.
• Donna Luh - Depew, NY. NYS Thruway Authority board member. Business consultant. Former NFTA airport project coordinator.
• Lauren Fix - Clarence, NY. National TV personality car care expert. Professional race car driver.
• Mary Martino - Buffalo, NY. Current AAA Board member, past trustee of AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Oishei Foundation, & Peace Bridge Authority, former acting chairman NFTA.
• Marguerite Hambleton , Ph.D. Williamsville, Past member of the AAA National Board of Directors, past President/CEO of AAA Western & Central New York, current President of AAA New York State.

Cocktails were served with food stations followed by a presentation featuring Emily Anderson's 2009 reenactment of Alice Ramsey's 1909 drive across the country. Alice was the first woman to drive from New York to San Francisco.

Items offered at a live auction included a 14’ X 48’ Billboard on the NYS 190 for one month; helicopter ride over Buffalo & Niagara Falls-20 Minutes for two people; a Pierce-Arrow for display at your Home/Event, etc.; Buffalo Sabres Tickets; Saxman Slim for weddings, parties, corporate events, - Gift Certificate for a two hour cocktail party; Arrowhead Spring Vineyards and winery tour for up to 12 people; AAA Four Diamond Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Skaneateles New York.

Proceeds will benefit the National Women's Transportation Hall of Fame, building of the Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station & Museum expansion.