HISTORICAL TIDBITS

From a Founder's Day Program Circa 1980s
(Before Name Change at 1990 Convention adding Flight Attendants, Inc.)
UNITED AIRLINES STEWARDESS ALUMNAE, INC.

THE GOAL

If you who enter here have come sincerely
And know exactly where your interest lies,
Have tired of office job, or school or nursing --
Yet thrilled to the flash of silver in the skies;
If you have longed to see our nation's beauty
Not limited to eastern or western shore.
Can love all people, knowing each can teach you
And make you bigger than you were before.
If you have learned to sympathize with sorrow,
Open your heart to everyone you greet --
And if you honestly respect the culture
Of any creed or color you may meet.
If you have patience born of understanding,
And pride not lessened though the task be small.
If you can gain the joy from helping others,
And have the will to give this job your all.
If you have loyalty unswayed by cynics.
Put kindness far above your own demand,
Can realize all aviation's problems
But aid the vision of its future plans --
Then you will know the miracle of flying,
The comradeship, the progress, and what's more --
You'll feel the very pulse-beat of our country!
Welcome to the Stewardess Corps !