Guest speaker for Thursday’s noon meeting of the Minden Lions Club will be Molly Fowler, manager of the Minden Airport.

Molly is a native of Minden and a graduate of Glenbrook School. Her passion for aviation began in high school when she was fortunate enough to pursue her interest, earning her private pilot license and instrument rating. Around the same time, she began working as a line service technician at the Minden Airport.

Along with fellow aviators, Molly co-founded the Wings and Wheels Fly-In and Car Show at the Minden Airport, an event aimed at sharing the joy of aviation with others in the community. She later graduated magna cum laude from LA Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in aviation management. During college, she also earned her commercial pilot license and commercial drone license.

Molly’s career advanced when she served as Interim Minden Airport Manager before later being appointed manager. She is currently furthering her education by working toward an MBA degree and a certified flight instructor license. In her spare time, Molly enjoys baking, reading, completing jigsaw puzzles, flying with Pilots for Patients, and restoring antique cars with her grandfather.

The Minden Lions Club meets Thursdays at noon at the American Legion Memorial Home, located at 119 W. Pine St. in downtown Minden.