The Pilot Log - Summer Edition, 2013

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T h e O f f i c i a l M a ga z i n e o f P i l o t I n t e r n a t i o n a l • Vo l u m e 9 4 • N u m b e r 4

Pilot International Causes & Campaigns: The ABCs of Pilot Pilots in the Pacific

by PI President Winnie Brewer

Meet an Outstanding Pilot: Cookie Adair

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PILOT INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Winnie Brewer EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Melanie Schild DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDITOR OF PILOT LOG

Alison Coons

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OUR MISSION To serve by furthering Pilot International’s humanitarian efforts through charitable, educational, and research programs in communities throughout the world.

Updated Pilot International Website, 14 BrainMinders, 24 Club News, 26

The Pilot Log is the official publication of Pilot International. The Pilot Log

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Pilots in the Pacific, 21 250 Clubs & Districts; Pacesetters, 15 The Anchor – Pilot Log Edition, 18 Coordinator Articles, 31

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY STATEMENT

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Pilot International affirms the policy of participation in all programs and employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, gender, age, national origin or disability.

The Boards of Directors and Trustees are committed to each Pilot Club to uphold the Code of Ethics, purpose and mission of Pilot International by reflecting the common cause of friendship and service in all activities, including the consideration of prospective members, in a nondiscriminatory manner.

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New Members, 4 Pilot Points, 5 BE the LOGO, 13 In Memory of Lorene Scott, 34 Cover artwork courtesy Alison Coons.

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his year’s Pilot International Annual Convention and Leadership Conference will mark our organization’s fourth visit to the Big Easy. We gathered together in New Orleans in 1967, 1977 and 1999, and

now again in 2013. I believe that the unique energy of New Orleans is particularly inspiring for Pilot! Just like Pilot, New Orleans honors its history – keeping fast to its beloved and important traditions - while remaining open and ready to embrace new energy and new ideas. I am delighted to share this inspiring experience with you!

This has been a transformative year for Pilot International. I have been privileged to be a part of the team that spearheaded the 2012 Strategic Planning Survey to gather our membership’s input and opinions about Pilot in the 21st Century. The PI Executive Committee used this information to help guide the decisions we made to ensure that Pilot International grows and thrives in its next century of service. I am proud to introduce this plan to you both at this year’s international convention and in this issue of the Pilot Log. I could not be more excited about Pilot’s future and the amazing things to come.

As 2012-2013 Pilot International President, I was also particularly blessed to travel – along with my husband Steve – to visit our outstanding Pilot Clubs overseas in Japan, Singapore and Hawaii. I am thrilled to be able to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with you in this edition of the Log and to introduce you to the truly extraordinary Pilots sharing our vision of Friendship & Service abroad.

This year we committed ourselves to strive for and Commit to Excellence! Through your hard work and dedication, Pilot International is ready to provide friendship and service to a new century, answering the call to “Do More, Care More and Be More,” in our clubs and in our communities every day. I am proud of each and every one of you for heeding this call. As Pilots, we not only challenge ourselves to excel in our various projects and in our service to others, but we are called to excel in our efforts to meet the service needs of an ever-changing world. Through your dedication and your commitment, Pilot International is doing just that.

Every Pilot has amazing talents. Every Pilot has amazing strengths. Every Pilot is a shining example of Excellence, and I am honored to serve among you.

In Pilot,

Winnie Brewer PI President/PIF BOT Chair

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NewMembers

REPORTED TO PILOT INTERNATIONAL MARCH 1, 2013 - MAY 31, 2013

ALABAMA Cathy Fetner James Hodges Laura Allen Teresa Doty

PC of Roanoke PC of Roanoke PC of Selma PC of Troy

ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA Rebecca Layhe Nancy Valle

PC of Ft Smith PC of Ft Smith

FLORIDA Carol Furia Maria Santero Elizabeth Martin Cynthia Rountree Evelyn Williams Kelly Lafferty

PC of Ft. Lauderdale Gulf to Lakes Treasure Coast PC Vero Beach Treasure Coast PC Vero Beach PC of Zephyrhills PC of Franklin Parish

GEORGIA Bobby Nance Michele Miller PC of Bainbridge Deborah Ingle PC of Catoosa County Rene Koss PC of Catoosa County Scott Kramer PC of Catoosa County Susan Morgan PC of Catoosa County Kim Nance PC of Catoosa County Danielle Pickett PC of Catoosa County Lisa Pierce PC of Catoosa County Regina Ray PC of Catoosa County\ Herman Spence PC of Catoosa County Lois Spence PC of Catoosa County Howard Vendrick PC of Catoosa County Peggy Williams PC of Catoosa County J. Ronald Williams PC of Catoosa County J. Williams PC of Catoosa County Elizabeth Ziegler PC of Catoosa County Kimberly Kennedy PC of Dublin Brenda Ray PC of Eatonton June Anderson PC of Evans County Vickie Branch PC of Evans County Sloan Clark PC of Evans County Charlene Dupree PC of Evans County Chloe Dupree PC of Evans County Jill Griffin PC of Evans County Tammi Hall PC of Evans County Edwina Hames PC of Evans County Melita Humphries PC of Evans County Amanda Locke PC of Evans County Allison Mayfield PC of Evans County Abbey Mayfield PC of Evans County June Parks PC of Evans County Sandra Todd PC of Evans County Mickey Shearouse PC of Lavonia

JAPAN Chieko Unno Noriko Tamura

Diamond PC of Tokyo PC of Musashino

KANSAS-MISSOURI Robin Cain Martha Jones

PC of Great Bend PC of Great Bend

KENTUCKY-OHIO-WEST VIRGINIA Nancy Moellman

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LOUISIANA Casey Beavers Linda Cupit Kim Parker Becky Parker Carl Stages

PC of Franklin Parish PC of Franklin Parish PC of Franklin Parish PC of Franklin Parish Main Street Pilot Club

MICHIGAN-INDIANA JoAnne Juett Sabrina Vires

PC of Scott County PC of Scott County

MISSISSIPPI Amanda Terry Lillie Mason

PC of Florence PC of Tupelo

NORTHEAST-POTOMAC Charlotte Cassarino PC of Greater Long Island Susan Kahl PC of Patchogue

NORTH CAROLINA Kyle Thomas Cynthia Walker Cheryl Rice Dana Bresnahan Kathy Pitts Natasha Escobar

PC of Asheboro PC of Asheboro Foothills PC of North Carolina PC of Morganton PC of Morganton PC of South Brunswick

SOUTH CAROLINA Margaret Copeland PC of Bishopville Melody Howell PC of Chester Sandra Sandifer PC of Seneca

TENNESSEE Sandra Roudenbush PC of Dresden

TEXAS Michael Ellis Becky Koranek Barbara Booth Brian Booth Steven Campbell Charles Clark Jeannie Clark Pamila Gordon Don Gordon Michael Gordon Shelly Harper Stacy Lutringer Jessica Oates Janette Lewis Kitty Thomason Rebecca Barker Maria Deleon Megan Kubecka Cindy Patterson

PC of Alpine PC of Cuero PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Grayson County PC of Livingston PC of Lufkin PC of Lufkin PC of Marshall PC of Nacogdoches PC of Nacogdoches PC of Nacogdoches

VIRGINIA Brenda Barrett Brenda Duda Michaelene Garner Diane Hooks Landis St. George Gail Wright

Luncheon Club Chesapeake Luncheon Club Chesapeake Luncheon Club Chesapeake Luncheon Club Chesapeake Luncheon Club Chesapeake Luncheon Club Chesapeake

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“Tweet” us your news! PI has gone social, and we want to hear from YOU! Our updated website will include live Facebook feed and member-submitted images sent to us via Instagram and Twitter! To share your images and stories with PIHQ on either Twitter or Instagram, please provide a brief caption and use either #PilotService or #AnchorService. We cannot wait to see what you and your clubs are up to and to share it – socially! @PIlotInternational #PilotService, @Anchor_Club #AnchorService @PIHQInfo #PilotService, @AnchorClubs #AnchorService Pilot International Headquarters, Anchor Clubs International Pilot International, Anchor International

Pilot International is calling on ALL PILOT CLUBS AND DISTRICTS to submit

professional, “webworthy” photography for use on the updated Pilot International website scheduled to go live Late Summer, 2013. Photographs should be sent in jpg format, 300 dpi, to Alison Coons, Director of Communications, at alison@pilothq.org.

Please note that submitted photographs may be chosen for use in a variety of media and without advance notice. Clubs and Districts are encouraged to employ the Pilot International Photo Release Form found on the Pilot International website at all events and projects where photos are taken.

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As Pilots, we strive to Do More. Care More and Be More every day. No matter whether it was five months or fifty years ago, each Pilot remembers who invited them to their first Club meeting. Each and every Pilot from all walks of life entered that room with different talents, different interests and different experiences, but each remembers the joy and friendship they felt at that first gathering. They remember the exhilaration that came with their first opportunity to serve, and they remember just WHY they joined Pilot.

Each member’s unique journey through the months and years that followed are the sparkling threads that knit their personal Pilot tale. Every Pilot has a story. We want to hear yours, and we want to share it. Because your story is part of Pilot’s story. Because YOU are a PILOT. Pilot International invites you to be a part of the I AM A PILOT campaign. New marketing and new membership materials are being designed to introduce the world to Pilot by introducing our amazing members. Pilot is all about its people. Pilot International is honored that you are a part of our organization, and want to share you with the world!

Who are you? YOU ARE A PILOT. We want to hear your story, and we want to share it.

If you have an inspiring Pilot tale, please email Alison Coons, Director of Communications and Editor of the Pilot Log, at alison@pilothq.org. If you do not have access to email, please mail your story to Alison Coons at Pilot International Headquarters, 102 Preston Court, Macon, GA 31210 or send via fax to (478) 477-6978.

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Nominate An Outstanding Pilot Pilots Are Amazing People!

Pilots give of themselves each and every day and joyfully answer the call to serve, whenever or wherever it comes.

In all four corners of the globe, Pilots are hard at work not only doing the good deeds of Pilot Clubs but also leading outstanding individual lives.

Pilots Are Unique Individuals!

Each member brings his or her own set of skills and experiences and offers their special talents to the benefit of their club and their community at large. Without a doubt, Pilots are out in the world right now making outstanding and lasting contributions, leading lives of distinction that deserve recognition. Every Pilot is special, and every Pilot is vital.

We want to share their stories!

Outstanding Pilots from around the globe may be featured in upcoming editions of The Pilot Log or profiled for feature stories on the Pilot International website or other publications coming soon from PIHQ. What makes an “Outstanding Pilot?” That is for YOU to decide! Do you have a special member in your club who leads the kind of life you believe would inspire others? Does that Pilot contribute to his or her society outside of Pilot Club in a way you feel is especially important? Do you have a member in your club with a unique career or someone who has made a name for themselves in a singular and positive way outside of their work with Pilot Clubs? Then tell us!

To nominate a club member as an Outstanding Pilot, please write to us and tell us in 500 words or less why you think your nominee should be honored as an Outstanding Pilot. Send all submissions and photographs of your nominee to Alison Coons, Director of Communications and Editor of the Pilot Log, at alison@pilothq.org. If you do not have access to email, please mail your story to Alison Coons at Pilot International Headquarters, 102 Preston Court, Macon, GA 31210 or send via fax to (478) 477-6978. Submissions will be reviewed and selections made by the Pilot International Executive Committee and Executive Director Melanie Schild. We want to hear from you!

There’s always something going on at Pilot International Headquarters, and we want to share it with YOU! Sign up on Constant Contact to ensure you receive the new supplemental "News From PIHQ" electronic newsletter.

Representatives from each division at PIHQ will share the most up-to-date information, timely announcements and valuable tips and ideas that you just don’t want to miss!

Upcoming issues in 2013 will also include mini feature stories about Pilot members just like you!

This informative e-newsletter is distributed via Constant Contact. To sign up, visit the Pilot International Website at www.pilotinternational.org. Every interior webpage offers an opportunity for members to “Join Constant Contact.”

Make sure to choose the “Pilot Member” group list upon enrollment to guarantee that the exciting “News From PIHQ” will find its way to YOUR inbox!

Look for the next issue of the News from PIHQ (with highlights from 2013 PI Convention) in your inbox in August!

Submissions for the Fall Edition of the Pilot Log are due August 31, 2013.

All news items should be emailed to Alison Coons, Director of Communications and Editor of the Pilot Log, at alison@pilothq.org. Guidelines are as follows: •

Each submission should include a brief but detailed description of the event and an attached picture in JPG format (with caption). We cannot guarantee the quality and clarity of photos solely imbedded in Word or PDF documents. Poor quality photos will not be chosen for publication. Please utilize the Pilot International Photo Release Form found on the PI website when possible.

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For identification purposes, please specify in your message’s subject line either “Club News” or “BrainMinders.” If your article is for another area of the Log, please specify.

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We cannot guarantee that all submissions will be chosen for publication in the upcoming edition, and not all submissions will be chosen for publication. Some may be chosen for other PI publications. Some submissions may be saved and published at a later date.

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PILOT INTERNATIONAL CAUSES & CAMPAIGNS

THE ABC’S OF PILOT Based upon your feedback from the 2012 Strategic Planning Survey, at the January 2013 Mid-Year Conference, the Executive Director and Executive Committee identified and formally recognized three core areas of service focus - Pilot’s Fundamental ABC’s - to which Pilot International and its Pilot and Anchor Clubs will be encouraged to invest the majority of their time and philanthropic efforts.

In accordance with our mission to serve by furthering Pilot International’s humanitarian efforts through charitable, educational, and research programs in communities throughout the world, the Executive Committee of Pilot International has approved the following:

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The Executive Committee of Pilot International has formally approved that Pilot International be fully committed to the promotion and encouragement of Youth Development & Leadership, especially through our Anchor Clubs. Pilot International is committed to providing all the resources and tools necessary to help grow Anchor Clubs into the premier youth service organization in the country.

Without a doubt, Today’s Anchors are Tomorrow’s Pilots.

Investing our time, our energy and our resources in these bright young people is an investment not only in their future but also in the future of Pilot. By encouraging and supporting our Anchors, we encourage and support the future growth and success of Pilot. By increasing Pilot International’s presence in the Anchor Clubs, Pilot Clubs can also benefit as more Anchor parents are exposed to Pilot’s

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mission and service goals. Through the creation of Pilot Parents Clubs (effectively another branch of Pilot Clubs) Pilot’s membership will increase and will begin to bridge the age demographic gap noted in the 2012 Strategic Planning Survey. Pilot International and its Pilot Clubs will promote our Anchor Clubs and Youth Development & Leadership through the following strategies:

New Branding Pilot International’s new branding strategy emphasizes the relationship between Pilot International and Anchor International. By formally unifying the two Pilot “brands,” the two groups strengthen each other.

Foster and Promote Quality Leadership Programming Initiatives Pilot International will create, maintain, support and sustain quality Youth Development & Leadership Programming initiatives to help grow Anchor Clubs into the nation’s premier youth service organization.

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Using the Anchors’ own name as a guide, Pilot International is currently designing new curriculum for Anchor Clubs with the strategic goal of encouraging and developing fine citizens and future leaders.

This new targeted curriculum coupled with enhanced initiatives like the Anchor Leadership Summit will provide the skills training and tools necessary to ensure that participation in Anchor Clubs will provide today’s youth with quality opportunities to Do More, Care More and Be More in their schools & communities.

National Partnerships to Benefit Anchor Clubs Pilot International is working with several national partners to develop the new curriculum, opportunities and activities for Anchor Clubs to further our goal of developing fine citizens and future leaders with a service-minded heart.

• DoSomething.org is the country’s largest not-forprofit for young people and social change. To date, DoSomething.org has helped over 2.4 million young people speak out and act for causes they care about such as bullying, animal cruelty, homelessness, cancer, and other causes dear to the participants’ hearts.

DoSomething.org spearheads national campaigns so 13- to 25-year-olds can make an impact. Anchor Clubs have partnered with DoSomething.org to help champion Pilot’s causes while learning how to make a real difference in their communities. Partnership with DoSomething.org will assist our Anchors to Do More.

Care More and Be More in a more meaningful way.

1. Partnership with DoSomething.org will also assist our Anchors by offering them opportunities for national exposure, increased opportunities for involvement not only in their own causes and campaigns but also in collaborative efforts with other DoSomething sponsored groups.

2. Anchor’s alliance with DoSomething.org will also afford them opportunities for internships and provide other valuable, real-world experiences to enhance their character and foster their leadership skills.

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Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Pilot International will continue to encourage the existing partnership between Anchor Clubs and the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. The Freedoms Foundation’s commitment to youth development and leadership training and their dedication to the principles of citizenship and democracy are closely aligned with Pilot’s own vision and goals for our Anchors, and thus Freedoms Foundation will continue to be an honored and valued partner for our Anchor Clubs and their members.

Dreams Ahead Initiative

Pilot International has committed to investing in our Anchors’ future in order to ensure our own.

Through the Dreams Ahead Initiative, Pilot Clubs that do not directly sponsor an Anchor Club or do not have Anchors close by will have the opportunity to engage in fundraising activities for Anchors in other areas and other deserving youth.

Currently, Pilot International supports several service initiatives such as our outstanding scholarship houses and several other scholarship and scholastic opportunities that will henceforth be classified under the Dreams Ahead initiative.

Do More. Care More. Be More. This is the leading principle behind every partnership we will seek and everything we will design for our Anchors. Using their own name as a guide, Pilot’s Youth Development & Leadership initiatives will strive to instill six specific, valuable qualities and characteristics in these young people, enabling them to DO MORE, CARE MORE and BE MORE every day.

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ltruism— Anchors participate in altruistic activities through selection, organization and participation in various service projects both in their schools and their communities. oble Purpose — Anchors discover that it is always more rewarding to give than to receive. Anchors have a grateful and giving heart and through in-school activities, service projects and unique partnerships with national organizations such as DoSomething.org, Anchors find their own Noble Purpose – their individual gifts and talents – and learn how to use it for the betterment of all. itizenship — Anchors assume leadership roles within their club and are given the drive and experience to become better citizens in their schools and communities. Partnerships with national organizations such as the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge help instill a love of community and civic-minded service. Through hands-on experiences, Anchors learn to recognize a need and act upon it. The team-building, confidence and leadership skills fostered in Anchor Clubs today will be exhibited in these better citizens of tomorrow. onor — Anchors are honorable people honest and fair, showing integrity through consistency in their beliefs and actions. To honor another person is to show them high regard and respect. Anchors become honorable individuals through good works and action, learning that service above self is key. pen Minded — Anchors step outside their own comfort zones to view others - and themselves - in a new and kinder light. Through interaction with people of various ages and abilities, demographics and differences, Anchors learn to engage with and show respect for all individuals and all ideas. Anchors are exposed to new environments and new challenges which open their eyes to see the needs of the world around them. Anchors are equipped with the tools and skills necessary to respond. esponsible — Anchors are taught to be responsible for themselves and others through group activities specifically targeted to combat the rising tide of irresponsible behavior seen in

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so many of today’s youth (bullying, drug and alcohol abuse, personal care, gossip, etc.). As Anchor membership grows, so will the nation’s number of positive, responsible young people, armed today with the tools to face the challenges of tomorrow.

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Brain Safety & Fitness

Since 1992, Pilot International has worked in the area of brain-related service. Based upon the results of the 2012 Strategic Planning Survey, the Executive Committee of Pilot International has approved that Pilot formally narrow its focus to “Brain Safety & Fitness,” as the majority of our clubs do service work in this area.

Results of the 2012 Strategic Planning Survey indicated that membership growth has been hindered by the fact that Pilot International’s dedication to serving “brain-related” initiatives is a very broad category and not easily defined.

In response, Pilot International has formally narrowed this cause definition to “Brain Safety & Fitness,” as the survey showed that most local Pilot Clubs were working in these service areas. Redefining our engagement with brain-related initiatives will result in positive club growth and increase our ability to partner with larger national organizations to gain support for our specific initiative(s).

By being nationally recognized in conjunction with a more succinct initiative, Pilot International will have more opportunities for national exposure thereby increasing brand

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awareness for Pilot International and its local Pilot Clubs.

Redefining our commitment to brain-related causes is key to helping Pilot grow. Pilot International and its Pilot Clubs will promote our Anchor Clubs and Youth Development & Leadership through the following strategies:*

ing, etc., and the consequences that can occur if they don’t.

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Minders Play Safe Play Smart

BrainMindersTM is Pilot International’s signature award-winning brain-safety educational program for elementary aged students and is an overwhelming favorite initiative of Pilot Clubs worldwide. Through the use of puppets, creative costuming, humor and enthusiasm, Pilots around the world teach children just how and why it is important to keep their brains safe. In order to enhance this program, Pilot International has given BrainMindersTM a fresh new look and is currently developing new scripts, materials and take-away items for attendees. The updated materials (available Fall 2013) will ensure that our star players, Wise Old Owl and his Fuzzy, Funny, Smart and Sunny BrainMinder BuddiesTM will continue to teach young children about injury prevention and how to “Play Safe, Play Smart” for years to come.

In accordance with our commitment to Youth Development & Leadership, Pilot International is introducing two new campaigns into the BrainMindersTM family of brainsafety initiatives.

Support materials for both Be Mindful and What Were You Thinking? will be available to Pilot and Anchor Clubs Fall 2013.

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Support for TBI Camps Many Pilot Clubs around the country currently support and sustain several exemplary camps for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Pilot International is proud of the amazing work being done by our local clubs to improve the quality of life for these individuals and their families, and PI wishes to champion their efforts and promote their service at the International level.

The Brain Injury Association of America Pilot Clubs supporting TBI Camps work closely with The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). The mission of the BIAA is to advance brain injury prevention, research, treatment and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.

Participation in Safety Fairs & Bike Rodeos Pilot Clubs are proud participants in their community’s local safety fairs and often host bike rodeos where club members have the opportunity to present BrainMindersTM and discuss the importance of brain safety with participating children. Pilot Clubs then present each attendee with a new bike helmet, often purchased with matching grant funds from the Pilot International Founders Fund. These grass-roots, local safety-related initiatives are at the heart of Pilot International’s service mission, and these efforts will continue to be championed by Pilot International and local clubs worldwide.

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Designed as a service initiative for our Anchor Clubs, Pilot’s new “Be Mindful” campaign will offer Anchors an opportunity to model thoughtful behavior and teach personal responsibility for self and others as they present “Be Mindful” programs to younger students.

2. Pilot’s new “What Were You Thinking? - Keep Your Head in the Game. Be Safe.” awareness campaign strives to educate middle and high school students about the need for brain-safe practices in activities and areas of interest specific to older youth such as team sports, biking, skateboarding, texting and driv-

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Today’s research indicates that basic healthy lifestyle choices such as increased physical exercise, small dietary changes and better sleep habits have more of a positive effect on long-term mental acuity and brain-health than once thought.

Where many people have advocated mentally challenging activities such as puzzles or social interaction to stave off the symptoms of dementia and other cognitive signs of

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aging, new research indicates a strong positive correlation between increased physical activity and increased gray matter volume in the areas of the human brain that are crucial for cognitive function.

New research also shows that taking measures to find a purpose and remain involved and actively engaged in society – such as participating in clubs and performing community service – also has a strong positive impact on prolonged brain longevity.

Through its “Think H.A.P.P.Y. Be H.A.P.P.Y! BE BRAIN FIT.” awareness campaign, Pilot International promotes positive thinking, healthy lifestyle changes and opportunities for community service for people of all ages, not just for physical fitness, but for mental fitness as well.

Pilot International’s “Think H.A.P.P.Y. Be H.A.P.P.Y! BE BRAIN FIT.” awareness campaign champions initiatives that promote the following characteristics vital for mental longevity and Brain Safety & Fitness throughout life: As part of promoting a healthy lifestyle through positive attitudes and remaining involved, the “Think H.A.P.P.Y. Be H.A.P.P.Y. Be BRAIN FIT!” campaign will also serve as a recruitment tool for Pilot International. Promotion of social interaction and getting involved naturally means staying active in your community and joining a club - like Pilot!

remember about preventable injuries is that they are preventable. They often occur in predictable ways and can be completely avoided with the right education, awareness and planning.” Clearly, Pilot International and Safe Kids Worldwide share a common mission, to educate children about safety, promote awareness about injury prevention and provide support for those who have suffered from traumatic injury or loss due to the same.

As a national partner with Safe Kids Worldwide, Pilot International and its local Pilot Clubs will participate in Safe Kids Worldwide’s national Safe Kids Day to promote preventable childhood injury safety awareness. Clubs are encouraged to participate in Safe Kids Day in various ways depending upon their size and location. *Please note that choosing one brain-health related service initiative at the International level does not preclude Pilot Clubs and Districts from participating in or sponsoring their own local projects. However, in addition to their own chosen initiatives, Clubs and Districts are expected to participate in local events supporting the chosen International initiatives when possible.

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Pilot International is fully committed to championing projects that celebrate Be H.A.P.P.Y. - Join Pilot! and support Family Caregivers of all kinds. Based upon the results of the 2012 Strategic Planning SurThe “Think H.A.P.P.Y. Be H.A.P.P.Y. Be BRAIN FIT” awareness vey, the Executive Committee of Pilot International campaign materials will be available to Pilot Clubs in Fall identified an overwhelming interest in supporting 2013. All Pilot Clubs are encouraged to participate in this Family Caregivers and in response has formally apcampaign by distributing materials proved the creation of an original and promoting local initiatives that philanthropic endeavor to be support ideals that help people BE ealthy LIfestyle called “Pick Me Ups.” The objective Being physically fit means being H.A.P.P.Y through all stages of life. of the “Pick Me Ups” initiative is to mentally fit throughout all stages of life. promote awareness of the unique ltruistic Behavior needs of Family Caregivers of all The more you give, the more you get. Service over self, always. kinds. Pilot International has also National Partner: Safe Kids urpose been instrumental in establishing Worldwide Find your purpose in life - big or the second week of November as Safe Kids small - and follow it!

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of mind. Smile more! tion dedicated to outh Pilot International and its mempreventing Surround yourself with youth, and bers are called to CARE MORE. injuries in you will remain young!

At its core, Pilot International is children, the an organization that CARES. Pilot number one killer of kids in the International is also proud of our United States. According to the Safe multi-generational membership and our dedication Kids website, globally, “A child dies from an unintentional to friendship and service.

In essence, Pilot is a family, injury every 30 seconds. And millions of children are and we celebrate families.

We are a family that cares injured in ways that can affect them for a lifetime. When a for each other, for our communities and for our child dies or is seriously injured, the lives of families and world. entire communities are changed forever. But these tragedies don’t have to happen. The important thing to

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Pick Me Ups - Kind Acts for Those Who Care

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Kind Acts For Those Who Care Created by Pilot and Anchor International for family caregivers worldwide

65.7 million Americans – young and old - devote their time and resources to caring for loved ones at home. Just as they struggle to tend to the daily needs of an ailing parent or grandparent, a chronically ill spouse, younger siblings or a child with special needs, the daily needs of the Family Caregiver often go unmet. Their time is no longer their own; their future plans are put on hold. Some are forced to quit their jobs or school, and their homes – once a place of respite and relaxation – can sometimes feel more like a hospital. The burdens of caring for a loved one at home have been associated with increased levels of depression and anxiety, poorer self-reported physical health, compromised immune function, and increased mortality. Caring for the intensive medical needs of another oftentimes leave the Family Caregiver feeling isolated and overwhelmed, and according to USA Today, “78% of caregivers want more help or info about caregiving topics, but don’t know where to turn.”

At some point, everyone’s life will be touched by a Family Caregiver; many will become Family Caregivers. It is time now that we begin to recognize their dedication and encourage their efforts. Caregiving knows no age, and by taking up this timely cause and embracing our own innate call to care - Pilots and Anchors can have a positive impact on both adult and youth Family Caregivers alike. Together, Pilot and Anchor International are over 700 clubs and almost 18,000 strong. As such, Pilot International stands poised to positively impact the lives of countless Family Caregivers around the globe and promote awareness for the demands and challenges they face each day. This cause touches everyone the world over. Creating and championing new initiatives to support Family Caregivers will bring awareness both to their plight and to Pilot and help spur membership growth.

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Undoubtedly, Pilot International does amazing work raising money and awareness for other brain-health related organizations and initiatives, but as a unique organization unto itself, Pilot International has not embraced an original focus of our own. As a service organization striving to grow and thrive in the 21st Century, Pilot International must not only continue our existing good work for Youth Development & Leadership and Brain Health & Safety but also find our own niche.

The “Pick Me Ups” Community Service Initiative fills that niche and will provide Pilots with a sense of pride and ownership akin to Pilot’s first original endeavor, BrainMindersTM. The “Pick Me Ups” Community Initiative will provide support and encouragement for Caregivers of all kinds by providing them with an opportunity for respite, a time for retreat and reprieve from the difficulties of their daily routines.

Through “Pick Me Ups,” Pilot Clubs will work directly with local agencies to identify deserving Caregiver candidates. Local Pilot Clubs will then grant the specific “Pick Me Up” experience chosen by the recipient.

“Pick Me Ups” experiences can be as different as the caregivers themselves. One person might request help with yard work for a summer, another might want a nice dinner out, or a day of indulgence with a haircut and manicure. The “Pick Me Ups” initiative exists to give Family Caregivers a little something back, a little “Pick Me Up” meant simply to brighten their day, and to remind them that somewhere, someone cares – for them.

The “Pick Me Ups” program will also be a new resource for family caregivers. In addition to the “Pick Me Up” experience or gift itself, Pilot International will send information to caregivers on a variety of nationally available resources. At its core, Pilot International is an organization that CARES, and nationally, caregiver support organizations are growing in numbers.

Through the “Pick Me Ups” initiative, Pilot International will play a powerful role in encouraging and strengthening these remarkable Family Caregivers.

Pick Me Ups materials, resources and manuals are available now. Email pickmeups@pilothq.org for more information.

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International Care & Kindness Week

National Partnerships

In keeping with our commitment to Caring for Families in Times of Need, Pilot International has been instrumental in establishing the second week in November as International Care and Kindness Week.

Pilot Clubs will promote awareness for International Care & Kindness Week through the dissemination of various marketing materials and will encourage community involvement through local initiatives focused on Care & Kindness.

While Pilot Clubs are encouraged to participate in the Pick Me Ups initiative throughout the year, special emphasis will be placed on the program and on promoting awareness of the Pick Me Ups program during International Care & Kindness Week. International Care & Kindness Week materials and resources will be available August 2013

A blue butterfly, three green “S” shaped curves, a looped pink ribbon. Which one of the organizations with these logos would you join because you liked the color or the symbol? My guess is none. The reason you join a service organization is either you or a loved one has the disease that you hope to cure or prevent. Have pink ribbons automatically resulted in a cure?

No, it is the extraordinary dedication of one woman who loves her sister and vows to make a difference. One woman who never gives up! One woman who makes herself heard! One woman who shares her vision!

Project Lifesaver As an organization that strives to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, autism and other related conditions or disorders, Project Lifesaver’s mission and goals are closely aligned with Pilot’s. Through the use of vital technology and trained emergency response teams, Project Lifesaver provides peace of mind for Family Caregivers. Pilot International is proud to continue our partnership with this outstanding organization to help them provide peace of mind for more Family Caregivers and protect vulnerable loved ones from harm.

CARE International is an organization with a long and illustrious history of service to impoverished women around the world. Pilot International is proud to re-establish our partnership with CARE to work alongside them to provide aid and support to women in poverty as they struggle to support and care for their families. CARE believes that women - when equipped with the proper resources - have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. This is the ultimate expression of Caring for Families in Times of Need, and Pilot International is honored to be a caring partner with CARE. our hearts…and in saving others, we change the future for ourselves and our families and our world.

Saving lives. It’s that simple. It’s what we do, and we do it better than almost any other service organization. What we don’t need is to be sidetracked by an image or depend on a logo to do our job for us. A brightly colored logo or handsome hunk of a celebrity will not bring new members. That opportunity and challenge is up to you. If every Pilot cares enough, we can save more lives and bring more hope than Be More.

Do More. Care More. ever before…and that’s what brings in members.

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You can be that woman for Pilot.

For international recognition, every member needs to Be The Logo. Be the example of service that saves lives. Speak up in your community through the lives you save and the lives you change.

Speak loudly and clearly and so often that the media can’t ignore you.

"Do more. Care more. Be more." looks great on a shirt, but we are not what we wear on our shirts. We are what is in

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Does Susan G. Komen’s sister have more passion than we do?

I say NO! Show the world!!! BE THE LOGO….Do more. Care more. Be more.

Submitted by Mimi Wold, Past Louisiana Governor 2010-2011, Past Pilot International Director 2011-2013, Current Advocate for BTL (Be The Logo)

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Fresh New Look for the Pilot International Website Coming Soon to a Search Engine Near YOU! Get ready, Pilots! Get set, Anchors! The updated Pilot Internatioal website is almost ready to GO LIVE in Late Summer, 2013. With a fresh new look, exciting and informative content and a dynamic, userfriendly navigation system, the upgraded site will be a key tool in our quest to grow Pilot and spread its mission of Friendship & Service to the world.

A tour of the new Pilot International Homepage (pictured at left) starts with the large splash image at the top of the screen. Inviting pictures will fade every 20 seconds between images that say “Do More,” “Care More,” and “Be More” (as pictured here). These images will change often in order to highlight various Pilot and Anchor Clubs “Doing More.

Caring More and Being More” in their communitites.

The new PIlot International homepage is designed with the needs of current Pilot and Anchor members, prospective members and interested partner organizations in mind. Each of the prominent buttons shown here will take the viewer to a professionally-designed interior page telling them either “About Pilot International,” about “Our Causes” or “About Anchor International.” These pages are currently under construction.

Clicking on “I’m A Pilot” at the top of any page will take viewers here to “I’m a Pilot” - essentially - the home page for Pilot Members. In addition to featuring the “Outstanding Pilot of the Month,” Pilots will easily find all of their club resources, materials and links to other useful information here on the “I’m a Pilot” page.

Clicking on the “Media” button will take you to the Media Page (shown right). It and other interior pages like “Our History” will showcase the great work PIlot does in a colorful and exciting way! The new site will also house interative forms, videos and other resources all Pilots and Anchors desire!

Clicking on the “I’m an Anchor” text at the top of any page will bring the viewer to “I’m An Anchor” (left) - essentially the interior homepage for Anchor members and parents. A feed from Instagram - the favored social media platform for 12 -18 year olds - will pull from photos uploaded and tagged with #AnchorService.

Anchor resources for students and parents will be housed here, and links to Anchor partners’ websites will be found on this page as well.

*Please note that all images here are shown at very low resolution as they are “screenshots” pulled from web. The actual on-screen images are high resolution and very clear.

The updated www.pilotinternational.org is scheduled to go live Late Summer, 2013. Stay tuned!

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PACESETTER CLUBS ALABAMA John Hunt Club Huntsville Luncheon Club Andalusia Luncheon Club Enterprise PC of Andalusia PC of Cullman PC of Decatur PC of Demopolis PC of Enterprise PC of Gadsden PC of Heflin PC of Huntsville PC of Jasper, AL PC of Lee County PC of Opelika PC of Oxford, AL PC of Prattville PC of Roanoke PC of Selma PC of Talladega PC of Troy PC of Tuscaloosa ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA Green Country Club PC of Bartlesville PC of Claremore PC of Ft. Smith PC of Mannford PC of Miami, OK PC of Sand Springs BAHAMAS Freeport Club Grand Bahama PC of Lucaya PC of Nassau Rainbow Pilot Club of Abaco CLUBS OUTSIDE ESTABLISHED DISTRICTS PC of Honolulu PC of Niagara Falls FLORIDA Gulf to Lakes PC Citrus County Halifax Area Club Daytona Beach PC of Crystal River PC of Daytona Beach PC of DeFuniak Springs PC of Ft. Myers PC of Ft. Pierce PC of Greater Gainesville PC of Marianna PC of Miami, FL PC of Naples PC of Ocala PC of Orange Park PC of Palatka PC of Panama City PC of Pensacola PC of Port of Jacksonville PC of Quincy

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PC of South Brevard PC of St. Augustine PC of St. Lucie County PC of Sumter County, FL PC of Titusville PC of West Volusia PC of Zephyrhills Space Coast Club Titusville Treasure Coast Club Vero Beach GEORGIA PC of Battlefield-Ft. Oglethorpe Cedar Valley Club Cedartown Classic City Club Athens Johnson County Club Wrightsville PC of Adel PC of Americus PC of Atlanta PC of Bainbridge PC of Baxley PC of Blakely PC of Cairo PC of Carrollton PC of Chatham County PC of Chatsworth PC of Cherokee County PC of Cochran PC of Conyers PC of Covington PC of Cuthbert PC of Eastman PC of Eatonton PC of Elberton PC of Emanuel County PC of Gainesville PC of Greene County PC of Haralson County PC of Jefferson PC of Jones County PC of Lavonia PC of Macon PC of Madison County PC of Manchester-Warm Springs PC of Milledgeville PC of Monroe, GA PC of Moultrie PC of Newnan PC of Ocilla-Irwin County PC of Oconee County PC of Statesboro PC of Toccoa PC of Warner Robins PC of Washington County PC of Winder Peachtree Club Atlanta Pilot Club of CSRA, Augusta JAPAN Apollo Tokyo Pilot Club Diamond PC of Tokyo Niigata Pilot Club PC of 21 Tokyo

PC of Akita PC of Biwako PC of Fukuoka PC of Fukushima PC of Hachioji Tokyo PC of Hakata PC of Higashi Hiroshima PC of Higashimatsuyama PC of Hiroshima PC of Ichinoseki PC of Kagoshima PC of Kanazawa PC of Kobe PC of Koza PC of Kumamoto PC of Kumamoto Minami PC of Mihara PC of Morioka PC of Mure Kagawa PC of Musashino PC of Nara PC of Okinawa PC of Onomichi PC of Osaka PC of Saga PC of Saitama PC of Sapporo PC of Satsuma PC of Sendai PC of Takasaki PC of Tokyo PC of Toyama PC of Wing Hiroshima Hongo PC of Oita Sakura Club Tokyo KANSAS-MISSOURI Gyp Hills Club Medicine Lodge KS Little Apple Club Manhattan PC of Blue Springs PC of Clay Center PC of Great Bend PC of Junction City PC of Kansas City PC of Lawrence, KS PC of Lenexa PC of Manhattan PC of Pratt PC of Shawnee Mission PC of Springfield, MO Prairie Club Wichita KENTUCKY-OHIO-WEST VIRGINIA Millennium PC, Central Ohio PC of Akron PC of Cambridge PC of Charleston, WV PC of Columbus, OH PC of Dayton PC of Greater Kanawha Valley PC of Greater Toledo PC of Huntington

PC of Jackson County PC of Lexington PC of Owensboro PC of Springfield, OH PC of St. Albans PC of Zanesville LOUISIANA PC of Denham Springs PC of Leesville PC of Richland PC of Twin Cities PC of Winnfield MICHIGAN-INDIANA PC of Jeffersonville PC of Madison, IN PC of Muncie PC of New Albany, IN PC of Scott County PC of South Bend MIDWEST Bend of the River Club, Quad Cities Cedar Rapids Metro Club PC of Galesburg PC of Iowa City PC of Jacksonville, IL PC of Milwaukee PC of Moline PC of Muscatine PC of Omaha PC of Peoria PC of West Central Illinois MISSISSIPPI PC of Amory PC of Booneville PC of Fulton PC of Greenville, MS PC of Grenada PC of Iuka PC of Louisville, MS PC of Mantachie PC of New Albany, MS PC of Oxford, MS PC of Starkville PC of Tupelo PC of West Point NORTH CAROLINA Foothills PC of North Carolina Luncheon Club Rocky Mount PC of Asheboro PC of Carteret County PC of Cary PC of Charlotte PC of China Grove-Landis PC of Cleveland County PC of Gastonia PC of Greensboro PC of Kannapolis

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PACESETTER CLUBS PC of Laurinburg PC of Marion, NC PC of Monroe, NC PC of New Bern PC of Raleigh PC of Rutherford County PC of South Brunswick Islands PC of Tarboro PC of Valdese PC of Wilmington Roanoke Valley Club Roanoke Rapids Scottish Club Laurinburg NORTHEAST-POTOMAC NW Boston Pilot Club PC of Babylon PC of Lancaster PC of Patchogue PC of Pittsburgh PC of Pottsville PC of Sayville PC of Valley Forge PC of York SOUTH CAROLINA Evening Club Sumter PC of Aynor

PC of Bennettsville PC of Bishopville PC of Clarendon PC of Columbia PC of Conway PC of Darlington PC of Dillon PC of Greenwood PC of Hartsville PC of Kingstree PC of Marion, SC PC of North Augusta PC of Orangeburg PC of Seneca PC of Sumter, SC PC of Walhalla

SOUTHWESTERN East Valley PC of Mesa,AZ Glacier PC of Flathead Valley, MT PC of Belen PC of Denver PC of Los Lunas PC of Truth or Consequences TENNESSEE Luncheon Club Athens PC of Athens

PC of Chattanooga PC of Cookeville PC of Hohenwald PC of Knoxville PC of Martin, TN PC of Oak Ridge PC of Shelby County

TEXAS Evening Club Baytown Evening Club Longview PC of Alpine PC of Bay City PC of Baytown PC of Brenham PC of Cuero PC of Dallas PC of Dumas PC of El Campo PC of Gonzales PC of Hereford PC of Jasper, TX PC of Livingston PC of Longview PC of Lubbock PC of Lufkin PC of Marshall PC of Matagorda County

PC of Mid-Jefferson County PC of Mineola PC of Mt. Pleasant PC of Nacogdoches PC of Odessa PC of Quitman PC of Sulphur Springs PC of Tyler PC of Victoria PC of West Chambers County PC of Wharton PC of Wills Point San Jacinto Club Houston VIRGINIA Dan River Region PC Luncheon Club Chesapeake Luncheon Club Danville Nansemond River Pilot Club PC of Albemarle-Charlottesville PC of Bristol TN-VA PC of Chesapeake PC of Danville PC of Harrisonburg PC of Norfolk/Virginia Beach PC of Portsmouth PC of Suffolk

250 DISTRICTS & CLUBS **denotes 250 District ALABAMA** John Hunt Club Huntsville Luncheon Club Andalusia Luncheon Club Enterprise PC of Andalusia PC of Cullman PC of Decatur PC of Demopolis PC of Dothan PC of Enterprise PC of Florence PC of Gadsden PC of Heflin PC of Huntsville PC of Jasper, AL PC of Lawrence County, AL PC of Lee County PC of Opelika PC of Prattville PC of Roanoke PC of Selma PC of Troy PC of Tuscaloosa

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ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA** Green Country Club PC of Bartlesville PC of Claremore PC of Dewey PC of Ft. Smith PC of Mannford PC of Miami, OK PC of Sand Springs

BAHAMAS** Freeport Club Grand Bahama PC of Lucaya PC of Nassau Rainbow Pilot Club of Abaco Sunshine Pilot Club Clubs Outside Established Districts Leeward Club, Hawaii PC of Honolulu FLORIDA** Gulf to Lakes PC Citrus County Halifax Area Club Daytona Beach PC of Crystal River PC of Daytona Beach PC of Ft. Lauderdale

PC of Ft. Myers PC of Ft. Pierce PC of Greater Gainesville PC of Jacksonville, FL PC of Marianna PC of Miami, FL PC of Naples PC of Ocala PC of Orange Park PC of Palatka PC of Panama City PC of Pensacola PC of Port of Jacksonville PC of Quincy PC of South Brevard PC of St. Augustine PC of St. Lucie County PC of Sumter County, FL PC of Tallahassee PC of Titusville PC of West Volusia PC of Winter Haven Space Coast Club Titusville Treasure Coast Club Vero Beach

GEORGIA** Classic City Club Athens Johnson County Club Wrightsville PC of Adel PC of Atlanta PC of Bainbridge PC of Battlefield-Ft. Oglethorpe PC of Baxley PC of Blakely PC of Brunswick PC of Carrollton PC of Chatham County PC of Chatsworth PC of Cochran PC of Conyers PC of Covington PC of Cuthbert PC of Dublin PC of Eastman PC of Eatonton PC of Elberton PC of Gainesville PC of Greene County PC of Haralson County PC of Jones County PC of Lavonia

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250 DISTRICTS & CLUBS PC of Macon PC of Madison County PC of Milledgeville PC of Monroe, GA PC of Moultrie PC of Newnan PC of Ocilla-Irwin County PC of Oconee County PC of Statesboro PC of Sweetwater PC of Toccoa PC of Warner Robins PC of Washington County PC of Winder Peachtree Club Atlanta

JAPAN** Apollo Tokyo Pilot Club Diamond PC of Tokyo Niigata Pilot Club PC of 21 Tokyo PC of Akita PC of Biwako PC of Fukuoka PC of Fukushima PC of Hachioji Tokyo PC of Hakata PC of Higashi Hiroshima PC of Higashimatsuyama PC of Hiroshima PC of Kagoshima PC of Kanazawa PC of Kobe PC of Koza PC of Kumamoto PC of Kumamoto Minami PC of Mihara PC of Morioka PC of Mure Kagawa PC of Musashino PC of Nara PC of Okinawa PC of Onomichi PC of Osaka PC of Saga PC of Saitama PC of Sapporo PC of Satsuma PC of Sendai PC of Takasaki PC of Tokyo PC of Toyama PC of Wing Hiroshima Hongo Sakura Club Tokyo

KANSAS-MISSOURI Gyp Hills Club Medicine Lodge KS Little Apple Club Manhattan PC of Blue Springs PC of Great Bend PC of Junction City PC of Kansas City PC of Lawrence, KS

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PC of Lenexa PC of Manhattan PC of Pratt PC of Shawnee Mission Prairie Club Wichita Sunflower Club Manhattan Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia** Millennium PC, Central Ohio PC of Akron PC of Cambridge PC of Charleston, WV PC of Columbus, OH PC of Dayton PC of Greater Kanawha Valley PC of Greater Toledo PC of Huntington PC of Jackson County PC of Lexington PC of Owensboro PC of Springfield, OH PC of St. Albans PC of Zanesville

LOUISIANA** PC of Denham Springs PC of Leesville PC of Richland PC of Twin Cities PC of Winnfield Michigan-Indiana** PC of Jeffersonville PC of Madison, IN PC of Muncie PC of New Albany, IN PC of Scott County PC of South Bend

MIDWEST** Bend of the River Club, Quad Cities Cedar Rapids Metro Club PC of Galesburg PC of Iowa City PC of Jacksonville, IL PC of Milwaukee PC of Moline PC of Muscatine PC of Omaha PC of Peoria

MISSISSIPPI** PC of Booneville PC of Columbus, MS PC of Fulton PC of Grenada PC of Houston PC of Iuka PC of Louisville, MS PC of Mantachie PC of New Albany, MS PC of Oxford, MS PC of Starkville PC of West Point

NORTH CAROLINA** Foothills PC of North Carolina Luncheon Club Rocky Mount PC of Asheboro PC of Carteret County PC of Cary PC of Charlotte PC of China Grove-Landis PC of Cleveland County PC of Fayetteville PC of Gastonia PC of Greensboro PC of Kannapolis PC of Laurinburg PC of Marion, NC PC of Monroe, NC PC of Raleigh PC of Rutherford County PC of South Brunswick Islands PC of Tarboro PC of Valdese PC of Wilmington Scottish Club Laurinburg

NORTHEAST-POTOMAC** NW Boston Pilot Club PC of Babylon PC of Greater Long Island PC of Lancaster PC of Patchogue PC of Pittsburgh PC of Sayville PC of Valley Forge PC of York

SOUTH CAROLINA** Evening Club Sumter PC of Aynor PC of Bennettsville PC of Bishopville PC of Chester PC of Clarendon PC of Columbia PC of Conway PC of Darlington PC of Dillon PC of Greenwood PC of Hartsville PC of Kingstree PC of Marion, SC PC of North Augusta PC of North Myrtle Beach PC of Orangeburg PC of Seneca PC of Sumter, SC PC of Walhalla

SOUTHWESTERN** East Valley PC of Mesa,AZ Glacier PC of Flathead Valley, MT PC of Belen PC of Clovis PC of Denver

PC of Los Lunas PC of Truth or Consequences

TENNESSEE Luncheon Club Athens PC of Athens PC of Chattanooga PC of Cookeville PC of Dresden PC of Hohenwald PC of Knoxville PC of Martin, TN PC of Oak Ridge PC of Shelby County

TEXAS Evening Club Baytown PC of Alpine PC of Bay City PC of Baytown PC of Brenham PC of Canyon Lake PC of Cuero PC of Dallas PC of El Campo PC of Hereford PC of Jasper, TX PC of LaGrange PC of Livingston PC of Longview PC of Lubbock PC of Lufkin PC of Matagorda County PC of Mineola PC of Mt. Pleasant PC of Nacogdoches PC of Odessa PC of Quitman PC of Sulphur Springs PC of Tyler PC of Victoria PC of West Chambers County PC of Wharton PC of Wills Point PC of Winnsboro San Jacinto Club Houston

VIRGINIA** Dan River Region PC Luncheon Club Chesapeake Luncheon Club Danville Nansemond River Pilot Club PC of Albemarle-Charlottesville PC of Bristol TN-VA PC of Chesapeake PC of Danville PC of Harrisonburg PC of Norfolk/Virginia Beach PC of Portsmouth PC of Suffolk

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hrough your unwavering support and financial giving to Anchors in your community and beyond, our youth are growing

everyday in friendship, service and leadership! You are helping them find their “True Course Ever.” Our more than 8,000 Anchors thank you! In this section of the Pilot Log, you will be able to read about the latest happenings in Anchor International on a regular basis. Here we go!

Anchor International Calendar Year: August 1st Anchors will begin their club activities, meetings and service, and the project year ends in the spring. This will ensure clubs are recognized at the Pilot International Annual Convention and Leadership Conference and allow for clubs to participate in end of the school year service. The calendar year for Anchors closely follows school academic calendars.

New Due Date for International Dues: Membership dues and liability insurance fees are now due November 1 for all Anchor members. Dues are $10 per Anchor member.

Liability Insurance Fee: The international organization can no longer absorb the entire cost of liability insurance.

Costs increase each year. This small fee will help the international organization offset ever-increasing insurance premiums, and allow us to provide more services to our members. The fee is $4 per Anchor member. It is also due November 1.

Please help them get these monies in on time! There is no need to write separate checks for dues and insurance fees.

We have a great group of Anchors coming to New Orleans for the inaugural Anchor Leadership Summit, and they are ready engage in leadership training, make new friends and lead the President’s service project while getting to know you and the greatness that lies ahead for them when they become Pilots! We’ll be sharing their experiences with you in the next Log. P 1

Ships Notes from an Anchor: Ahoy Anchors, Pilots, Friends, and Family!

My name is Elizabeth Grace Rockey, and I am overjoyed to have the OUTSTANDING opportunity to attend the 2013 Anchor Leadership Summit in New Orleans! I have been involved in Anchor Club at St. John Lutheran School in Ocala, Florida for almost four years, and I want to share my story of how I set sail to serve with Anchor International!

Each year in Anchor I seem to reach for more responsibilities in taking command of our school’s ship. This year I get

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to be President, Captain of my Club. I have previously presided as President Elect and Secretary. This year, Ocala Pilots - as always - were in full support of all Anchor activities and began encouraging our school to attend District Convention. As this was brand new, our school was only able to assemble two attendees, my best friend, Jenny Koch, and me.

Florida District Anchor Convention was a “big thing,” and at my first time attending, I decided to run for Florida District Chaplain. As a special sign from God, I won and am now a proud Florida District Officer.

Now, I thought District Convention was the top of the line, the balcony view of our cruise ship - if you know what I mean...but oh no! There’s something even bigger and better called Pilot International Convention and the Anchor Leadership Summit. Anchors all over have an amazing support system in Pilot International, The Parent Organization of Anchor International. By the grace of God, our Florida Pilots raised enough money for ALL Florida District Officers to go to New Orleans for international convention this year. ALL aboard that’s going to shore! So you see; I never even saw this amazing opportunity coming. Through Pilot and Anchor, God has opened doors that I never even knew existed.

He can do that for you too! Get involved and stay active serving others. Encourage Anchors! The Anchor Insignia is inscribed with the words “Service” and “Friendship.” I been blessed in service to my school, state, and internationally. I have made countless connections and befriended Pilots and amazing Anchors. I’m so thankful to my St. John Anchors and Advisor, Mrs. Fontaine. Ocala Anchors and Pilots, thanks for letting me set sail alongside you! Missy Ridgway, our amazing Anchor Coordinator at our local, state, and international level, you have been a blessing and have helped me become a better Anchor. God has truly blessed me with the opportunity to Do More, Care More, and Be More for Him and His Kingdom. I can’t wait to learn how else to serve my community and the world at large while meeting YOU and making many more friendships in New Orleans! Anchors Aweigh!

(Did you know the phrase “Anchors Aweigh” is a report that the Anchor is clear of the sea bottom and, therefore, the ship is officially underway? This Anchor is ready to get underway and “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!”)

God’s Peace, Love, and Joy, Elizabeth Grace Rockey, St. John Anchor Club President, Florida District Chaplain

International Anchor Awards Outstanding Anchor Club of the Year First Place - Miami Springs High School, FL (below) Second Place - Mantachie High School, MS (right) Third Place - Lenoir City High School, TN

Anchor Project Lifesaver Scholarship Recipient Courtney Walden Booneville High School, MS

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Cookie Adair is an Outstanding Pilot!

Nominated by the Pilot Club of Talladega Article by Nancy Lehe, 2012-2013 President, Pilot Club of Talladega

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ookie Adair, Pilot Club of Talladega, is an Outstanding Pilot! A wife, mother of two successful daughters and grandmother of two, Cookie has been a Pilot for 23 very active years serving in every office of the club and its areas of service - community, education and youth. On two occasions, club members have selected Cookie as our Pilot Sweetheart...why? She supports the Founders Fund and has written several grants for our club.

She has also given her time to the BrainMinders program in several local schools.

The Alabama District has benefited from her leadership as a Past District Governor. Working with people is her forte! As Governor, she was instrumental in starting the Hope Academy Anchor Club as well as keeping the B.B. Comer Anchor Club alive in Sylacauga, AL. Anchor members participate in the Anchor Convention activities with Cookie as their mentor.

Retiring from a law firm and working part-time for the Greater Talladega Area Chamber of Commerce, Cookie started the Chamber Ambassadors. She and her committee came up with applications for potential members. Once members were secured, rules and officers were selected. Under her guidance, youth have participated in various chamber activities at the Ritz, April in Talladega, the Talladega Block Party, the Veterans Day Parade, Sunshine Saturday (for mentally challenged children and adults) and Christmas events.

Cookie sees the importance or fostering leadership in our youth as they will be the leaders of the future.

Cookie has a knack for getting others interested in doing things - no matter how great or small - each is important.

Our club currently has 11 members, and each year we spon-

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sor the Miss Motorsports Hall of Fame Pageant. This year marks our 25th year of sponsorship, and it is a big fundraiser for our club to carry out. Cookie has been the Chairperson for the pageant several years and with her help, we have surprised ourselves with what a small club can do!

Without her to spur us on, we could get lost in the rush!

Pilot is in her heart, and her Pilot spirit has been responsible for our club hosting the Chamber After Dark wine and cheese party during Founders Day which allows our members to talk about Pilot. She has planned and executed several Share Pilot meetings where our members have shared Pilot with other professional women in various work settings. From her efforts, the Pilot Club of Talladega has reclaimed several members and gained new members as well. Cookie is a very creative and enthusiastic Pilot!

Since brain disorders is our key focus, our club engages with both elementary school children and our local seniors. Cookie has spurred us on with a Founders Day celebration at Presbyterian Oaks which was attended

by Alabama district officers and members of neighboring Pilot Clubs. With Cookie's help, our club has been able to spread Halloween, Valentines and Easter cheer and even brought a musical sing-a-long to a local assisted -facility. She has paid special attention to our mentally challenged friends as well. She has written several grants to help in Sunshine Saturday. She has also been instrumental in our club sending a handicapped person for one week to Camp ASCCA which our club does each year. If you could select the quintessential "Girl Scout," it would be Cookie.

She is a GO-GETTER and a very special - no, an OUTSTANDING - Pilot in our club.

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Pacific By 2012-2013 Pilot International President Winnie Brewer

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ne of the greatest joys of being President of Pilot International is having the opportunity to travel to distant places and experience different cultures and finding warm, welcoming, service-minded Pilot friends in all corners of the globe. My 2013 travels to Japan, Singapore and Hawaii, is one of the fondest memories that I will take away as President of Pilot International.

JAPAN As 2012-2013 Pilot International President, I was honored to travel with my husband, Steve, first to Hachioji Japan, a small city outside of Tokyo for the Japan District Convention at the Keio Plaza Hotel. Our dear friend Kiku met us at the airport in Narita, Japan, and we then took the shuttle to Hachioji. When we arrived we were at the very tail end of the cherry blossom season; it was truly beautiful.

The first night we arrived we had dinner with Kiku at a sushi restaurant. (I think we impressed her and other members of the DAC that we could use our chop sticks at our meals!). I also

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had the privilege of meeting the official representing Hachioji Japan, where they presented a beautiful tapestry that is exquisite.

Steve and I got to participate in a ceremonial tea and visit an awe-inspiring Buddhist temple. One night we went to a lovely authentic restaurant with the entire Board, Appointees, and their spouses. This was a wonderful evening, and my first huge tofu experience! The hospitality and graciousness shown to us both was overwhelming. We felt so welcomed by our Japanese Pilot friends whose quiet sincerity and zeal and passion for Pilot is amazing Admittedly, it was a long and tiring journey to meet with our

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international friends. 2012-2013 Japan District Governor Tamii Uchida and I chuckled about the jet lag since it took 14 hours from Atlanta to travel to Japan. She said, “I hope you will be forgiving when you see the Japan Pilots struggling to stay focused and awake [at International Convention].” I told her I now certainly understand how they feel!

I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in their district convention which mirrors Pilot International convention in many ways.

This is evident by their impressive flag/banner ceremony with 216 Pilots attending. I also was delighted to get to wear a kimono that evening (I felt so special in it!) along with several other Pilots. I will treasure my photo with Governor Tamii with both of us in our beautiful kimonos.

Governor Tamii exemplifies true excellence in leadership style, and I was impressed at every turn by our Japanese Pilots’ true passion for our organization. They are all ready and willing to do whatever it takes to help Pilot succeed and thrive for many years to come. Their openness and eagerness to embrace all the exciting new initiatives was truly inspiring.

The night of the installation of the new District leadership was equally inspiring. The Japanese Anchors took part in the installation ceremony with a bit of an American flair! The Japan District is a proud supporter of its Anchor Clubs and raised $2,813.00 at the District convention just for them.

I was presented with several monetary donations to bring back to the Founder’s Fund from Japan District Pilot Clubs and even the husband of the Governor. I was honored to present a Certificate of Appreciation for a special Pilot, Kazue Tanaka of the Onomichi Pilot Club, who passed away two years ago.

Kazue was a very special Pilot who left a bequest to Pilot International which is very much appreciated. All in all, I believe the Japan District Pilots are an amazing and integral part of our international history, and I hope we can continue to build that District. They have had quite a few setbacks in recent years (SARS and the Tsunami), but they continue to support Pilot International with a passion that is beyond compare.

SINGAPORE After our amazing stay in Japan, Steve and I headed to Singapore! What an incredible experience! The Pilot Club of Singapore had set up several tours of their amazing city which I thoroughly enjoyed. The National Orchid Garden and Peranaken Musuem were breathtaking, and the city itself was stunning – so beautiful and so clean! Getting to know the members of the Pilot Club of Singapore was truly a delight. I was especially honored to get to meet and spend time with Trixie Eu, a longtime member of the Pilot Club of Singapore, who is so giving of her time and financial resources both to their Pilot Club as well as Pilot International.

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local nursing homes and shared two projects with me. The first was St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged where they are very involved in caring for those individuals. As a club, they have taken care of the beauty shop needs, and many other things that the facility requires. The staff at St. Joseph’s Home just light up when Trixie and the Pilot members come to visit.

The next day we had lunch at Doreen Phua’s home with residents from the Apex Harmony Lodge. They have 40 to 60 residents bused to Doreen’s home, along with approximately 6 staff members. The Pilots feed them a delicious lunch; then they watch movies in Doreen’s movie room. Afterwards, the residents are then transported back to the Home. After the lunch, I boarded a shuttle bus with members of the Pilot Club and traveled back to the Home as well for a tour. I was thoroughly impressed by the truly exhausting but amazing projects this Club takes on!

HAWAII Our trip around the Pacific would not be complete without a visit to our two Pilot Clubs in beautiful, breathtaking Hawaii. On the evening of Friday, April 26th, these amazing Pilots hosted a reception and barbeque at the home of Janis Akuna, past COED Governor, and member of the Pilot Club of Honolulu. It was a wonderful, relaxing evening of fellowship with a beautiful atmosphere that I will treasure for years to come.

I was privileged to participate alongside both Hawaii Pilot Clubs in a new service project on Saturday entitled “Picnic at the Plaza – Talk About Curing Autism, Hawaii Chapter,” a fair and benefit for autistic children and to raise funds for their group. The clubs manned game tables and provided prizes or the children. What a fun filled day for those children, and for me! These special children touched my heart in so many ways that day! I will cherish the memory of that day with those amazing Pilots and those darling children forever. It was a heartwarming experience in a beautiful land.

And that is what our service and dedication to Pilot is all about. More than anything, this amazing journey has taught me that the world over, we are all the same – we are Pilots.

Each and every one of us is committed to friendship and service, no matter where we live. We each want to Do More.

Care More and Be More every day because we all seek to better our communities and to feel that same glow inside that I felt as I shared in these endeavors with my fellow Pilots around the world. Beautiful scenery and exotic lands are exciting, educational and certainly fun to visit. Steve and I will cherish the memory of this journey for the rest of our lives, but what I will cherish most is the knowledge that I am part of and was privileged to lead an organization that is making a difference not only in my hometown of Titusville, FL but in places all around the world. Thank you for this opportunity, and may Pilot continue to grow internationally and continue to Do More. Care More and Be More around the globe!

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BrainMinders Mississippi

PC Louisville

The Pilot Club of Louiville presented BrainMinders at Grace Christian School.

Right: Pictured here are Pilots DeLaine Woodruff, Kathy Sinclair, Bettie Glass, Paula Fulton, Heather Bouchillon and Tara Woodward

Texas PC Dallas

The Pilot Club of Dallas presented a BrainMinders Program in both English and in Spanish to approximately 200 First Grade and Kindergarten students at Norma Dorsey Elementary School in Rowlett, TX on March 5, 2013. A drawing was conducted for a boy and a girl from each grade level to win a new bicycle and a helmet.

Below: Dallas Pilots pose with the lucky helmet winner.

Above: Club Members encourage the children to assist in the presentation through the addition of props and role-playing.

Bahamas

Sunshine PC of Nassau & PC Nassau The Sunshine PC of Nassau has presented BrainMinders to several groups during the past year including a presentation at Palmdale Primary School, chosen by the Sunshine PC because it has two Special Needs Education Classrooms (one of which has children with autism and other brain-related challenges).

The club has devoted their fundraising efforts to the school this year to provide wheelchair accessible desks and other necessary furniture and equipment. Additionally, the president of the Pilot Club of Nassau asked Sophie Cason (Sunshine PC of Nassau’s BrainMinders ‘guru’) to please assist their members in a presentation of BrainMinders at Woodcock Primary School as their audience was over 600 teachers and children, and PC Nassau had never performed for a group that large. Ms. Cason suggested to get the children involved with the presentation as they are always such wonderful actors and actresses! Sophie brought along all of her props (skates, skateboard, scooter, Penny Panda sitting in a safety car seat, safety helmets and of course a ball for Fiona Fox and her friend Frances), so there was a lot of role playing. This presentation along with the others by the Sunshine Pilot Club was a tremendous success!

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Pilot Club of Tallahassee members Carol Heiman, Mallory McCartney and Claire Mikko, presented BrainMinders to 146 Evening Rose Imagine School kindergarden – second graders. The club was asked to present the program by a school parent who attended Children’s Day at the Florida Museum of History, where the Pilot Club presented BrainMinders, gave away helmets, and “talked Pilot.” Members of the club also participated in the YMCA Healthy Kids Day, an annual national event.

Right: Club President Karol Schneider fits a helmet on a toddler. Even Superman needs a helmet!

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Pilot Club of Oconee Co. members presented BrainMinders to Colham Ferry Elementary School students.

Left: Pictured are Joy Elder, Gayle Christopher, June McKenzie, Mary Mattocks and Sandra Glass.

PC Peachtree

The Peachtree Pilot Club of Atlanta, Inc. hosted a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, March 23, 2013. While the weather did not cooperate that Saturday, the club sold over 100 tickets. The breakfast included pancakes, bacon and sausage, fresh fruit, juices and coffee. All the food and paper products were donated by a local food supplier through the assistance of a local caterer used by the Club.

During the breakfast, the club made two BrainMinder Presentations. The attendees each received a bike helmet, age appropriate BrainMinders Activity Book and a Participation Certificate. The Club also presented BrainMinders on Saturday, June 1, 2013 to Girl Scout Troop 12323 from Stockbridge GA. There were 28 children and 12 adults present for the two presentations made by Angela Gills and Robin Williams from the PPCoA Club. Parents were recruited to assist with the characters and the kids had a blast.

Bike Helmets, age appropriate BrainMinders Activity books and Participation Certificates were presented to each child.

Left: Helmets to All! Thanks, Girl Scout Troop 12323!

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ClubNews Alabama District PC Enterprise

▶ Gene Saunders, founder and CEO of

Project Lifesaver International, was in Ozark, Alabama, conducting a four-day training session for employees of various Sheriff’s Departments, State Troopers and safety personnel in the use of Project Lifesaver tracking devices to locate individuals who have wandered away from their caregivers.

Bahamas PC Nassau

▶ Following several months of plan-

ning, the Pilot Club of Nassau hosted a successful Brain Health Seminar on April 20th, 2013. Timely topics covered included Traumatic Brain Injuries, Strokes, Aneurisms, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Dementia and caring for the elderly. The attendance exceeded expectations, and the packed room comprised a broad section of our community – all eager to learn more about these brain-related illnesses and more importantly - prevention. The presenters, all highly qualified, renowned and respected, were Drs. Magnus Ekedede(Neurologist), James Iferenta – ER Physician, Edwin Demeritte – The Bahamas’ only Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Agreta Eneas-Carey Family Medicine and former Pilot & Nurse – Ivy Wilson. Additionally, our very own Pilot Nakeisha Simms (a former Anchor) shared her personal experience with a life-threatening brain injury from which she has recovered. She, along with special guest Renee Forsythe, advocated (for) the establishment of a support group (specifically for Alzheimer’s patients) – a take away that the Club will consider as part of its ongoing work.

The presentations were recorded and complimentary copies of the DVD will be provided to some of the attendees, free of charge. The information will also be shared on an on-going basis – as we seek to educate persons in our communities about protecting their brain! The event was a huge success, and several non-Pilot attendees remarked, “Thank you so much for inviting me,....both Mom and I totally enjoyed the seminar, especially having such highly respected doctors up close and personal to share and answer questions,” and, “It was a pleasure being there, the information was very informative.”

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PC Ft. Pierce: Beautiful ladies, beautiful clothes and beautiful sprits come together to help raise money for worthy students.

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▶ The Rainbow’s End Fashion Show was

held on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at Elks Lodge in Fort Pierce (sponsored by the Fort Pierce Pilot Club) to help raise funds for the three scholarships the club gives out every year. There are two scholarships for high school students and one for a continuing education student. Fashions were provided by the Dress Barn at the Landing in Tradition, Port St Lucie. Many community volunteers helped with the fundraiser this year including Loretta Anderson (Director Open Arms Preschool), Coni Gorman (Board Alzheimer Care), Fannie Hutchinson (Board County Com-

missioner), Dawn Sigmon (Sheriff’s Office), and Martha Taylor (Food for Families). All present enjoyed the lunch as our theme this year was St Patrick’s Day, the fashions and the door prizes and the Big Pot of Gold Raffle.

PC Naples

▶ On behalf of the Pilot Club of Naples,

recently Hazel Iaklitch presented Pilot Scholarship House Foundation President, Charlotte Edenfield, Pilot Club of Tallahassee, with a check for $1000. Hazel has been a Pilot for 37 years and the Pilot Scholarship House has been one of her favorite projects.

PC Enterprise: Shown (from left) are Terry Carter, Project Lifesaver Director in Chesapeake, VA; Tom Item, Coffee County, Alabama, Sheriff’s Department Project Lifesaver Coordinator; Jacque Hawkins and Fay McCrary members of the Luncheon Pilot Club of Enterprise, whose club finances all the Project Lifesaver equipment needs for Coffee County, and Saunders.

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ClubNews people attended and enjoyed the show, the salad luncheon and the many door prizes.

PC Dublin

▶ This year, the Pilot Club of Dublin

PC St. Augustine: Flags surround the beautiful Lightner Building to honor those who have served.

PC Panama City

▶ The Pilot Club of Panama City recently

held their 5th annual 5K and Fun Run for Brain-related Disorders at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Trophies were presented to the three top male and female runners. Medals were presented to the first four places in each age group.

PC St. Augustine

▶ More than 400 American flags honor-

ing St. Johns County’s military were placed in front of the Lightner Building/ St. Augustine City Hall Memorial Day weekend, by members of the Pilot Club of St. Augustine, assisted by St. Johns County 4-H’ers. The flags, placed May 25, remained until early on the morning of May 28. Each flag bears the name of someone, living or deceased, who served in the various branches of the military – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Florida National Guard, Marine Corps and Navy.

This is a yearly tribute sponsored by the Pilot Club at no charge.

Georgia East Central PC Conyers

▶ The Pilot Club of Conyers held its

second Fashion Extravaganza on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Conyers Presbyterian Church. The room was brightly decorated in lime green and purple with live plants on each table, and 18 lovely models representing the Pilot Club, the charities and their children all did a wonderful job. 160

awarded $10,000 in scholarships to several local students at the club’s April 17th Program Meeting. Scholarships awarded included the Georgia Pilot Foundation Award, a district scholarship award given to outstanding Georgia Anchors. These scholarships are awarded based on the student’s community service and academic achievements. The Georgia Pilot Foundation awarded six scholarships to students at the Georgia district convention held in April. Karina LoeraLopez, West Laurens High School, and Taylor Surine, East Laurens High School, both received $1,500 GPF Scholarships.

The Georgia District Anchor Board also awards scholarships to Georgia Anchors based on the student’s Anchor participation and academic achievements. Two students, Brooke Parker and Caroline Warren, West Laurens High School, were recognized and received $500 Anchor Scholarships at the GA District Anchor Convention in March.

The Dublin Pilot Club also awards a local Anchor Scholarship in the amount of

PC Dublin: Pictured are Caroline Warren, Brittany Soles, Brooke Parker, Savanna Myers, Leondra Davis, Taylor Surine, Karina Loera-Lopez and Lynn Wyatt, President-Elect, Pilot Club of Dublin

PC Titusville

▶ Pilot Club of Titusville held a Pretty

Woman - Diamonds are Forever Fashion Show on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at La Cita Golf & Country Club in Titusville Florida. Among the participants in this year’s event were PI President and Pilot Club of Titusville member Winnie Brewer.

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ClubNews $1,000 to an Anchor member of the WLHS and ELHS Anchor Clubs. These scholarships are awarded based on the student’s Anchor participation, community service and academic achievements. Caroline Warren, West Laurens High School, and Savanna Myers, East Laurens High School, were both awarded a 2013 Pilot Club of Dublin’s $1,000 Anchor Scholarship. The Pilot Club of Dublin also awards an annual $1,000 Youth Volunteer Scholarship to a graduating senior based on the student’s community volunteer service and academic achievements. The 2013 Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award was awarded to Karina Loera-Lopez, West Laurens High School.

The club also sponsors the Miss. St. Patrick’s Scholarship Pageant in conjunction with the Dublin / Laurens County St. Patrick’s Committee. The 2013 Miss St. Patrick’s Queen, Brooke Parker, a senior at West Laurens High School received the $1,200 Pageant Scholarship as well as the $500 Scholastic Award for both the 2012 and 2013 pageant. Brittany Soles, a senior at Trinity Christian School, First RunnerUp, was recognized as the recipient of the $800 Pageant Scholarship and the $250 Interview Award. The Pilot Club of Dublin is proud of these youth and is pleased to help further their scholastic efforts.

PC Washington Co.

▶ The Pilot Club of Washington County

hosted its 11th annual Car Seat Safety Check on April 27, 2013. This year the club was able to inspect 104 car seats and either replaced or gave away 54 car seats. 47 seats were destroyed because of recall, inappropriateness for the child, out of date, or damage. The Sandersville and Tennille Fire Departments were available to help destroy the faulty seats, and they also allowed the children to see inside the trucks and talk with the firemen. The purpose of the annual safety check is to ensure that the seats are age appropriate, not on a recall list, not damaged or defective, and that parents are securing their children correctly. It is important to remember that children should remain in safety restraints until 8 years of age, and many children may need booster seats beyond their eighth birthday, according to their height and/or weight. The Pilot Club appreciated the assistance of the Washington County and Brentwood Anchor Club volunteers that assisted with children’s activities. They helped to keep the children busy while waiting for inspection and helped with their visits to the fire trucks.

Georgia Northeast PC Gainesville

▶ Lesley Congdon, President of the

Pilot Club of Gainesville was recently awarded the Philip Wright Award by the northeast Georgia school districts in the Pioneer RESA area. The award honors an individual who has a strong commitment to improving the educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The award is given in the name of Phillip Wright who created a legacy of service in the area. Each local school district selects an individual who demonstrates the qualities exemplified by Wright - service, deep respect and regard, commitment, and advocacy for children with special needs.

The Pilot Club of Gainesville is proud of Lesley and her outstanding work!

PC Oconee Co.

▶ On Friday, March 15, 2013, Oconee

County Chairman Melvin Davis signed a proclamation declaring March 11 through 17 of 2013 as Brain Awareness Week in Oconee County. Brain Awareness Week is the Pilot Club’s global campaign to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research.

Georgia Northwest PC Ononee Co.: Pictured with Chairman Davis, from left to right, are President Cathy Moorehead, Jan Thomas, Judy Marable and June McKenzie of the Pilot Club of Oconee County.

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▶ PC Peachtree

The Peachtree Pilot Club of Atlanta, Inc. hosted a surprise 94th Birthday lunch for their Emeritus Member, Mrs. Edna Thigpen at the La Petite Auberge Restaurant, in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Edna as we affectionately call her, was treated to a lovely lunch and received many warm greetings from club members as well as the restaurant staff.

Ms. Edna first joined Pilot in 1967 and became an Emeritus member in 2012, after 45 years of service to the organization.

The club is also proud to provide a homemade hot meal to the Emory Brain Injury Support Group, twice a year at the group’s monthly meeting. The Club prepares meals for about 40 people, one of them being the Thanksgiving meal in November. The Club really enjoys making these meals and serving to the guests. Club members also participate in the Support Groups meeting discussion during these dinners, because sometimess just offering a listening ear can mean so much.

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ClubNews Kentucky-OhioWest Virginia PC Akron, OH

▶ Pilot Club of Akron celebrated its 70th Anniversary in 2012.

PC Springfield, OH

▶ On February 18, 2013, the Pilot Club

PC Peachtree: Members of the Peachtree Pilot Club of Atlanta celebrate with Ms. Edna.

Georgia Southeast PC Cochran

▶ Pilots from 3 clubs (Cochran, Eastman

and Warner Robins) met Saturday, Feb 23rd to make blankets for the VA hospital.

Some 15 Pilots participated in this project that day. Eastman Pilots sent 7 blankets that were made before by members who could not attend. Eighteen blankets were finished that day and another 18 more have been cut out ready to be tied. Pilots plan to put name tags on the blankets saying, “Lovingly made by the Pilot Clubs of Cochran, Eastman and Warner Robins.”

Blankets will be taken to the VA hospital in Dublin.

PC Eastman

▶ Always busy serving their community,

the Pilot Club of Eastman held its annual golf tournament and fundraiser on April

13, 2013, at the Green Acres Golf Course in Dexter, GA. The tournament was a big success with 14 teams this year. The Anchor Club of Dodge County High School, sponsored by the Pilot Club of Eastman, had a team this year and played for the tournament. The Plot Club is very proud of their Anchors! Additionally, each year in March, Brain Awareness Month, the Pilot Club of Eastman sponsors a poster contest at the Dodge County Middle School, Eastman, Georgia, to promote Brain Awareness and Safety. The intent of this contest is to bring awareness for safety while having fun and learning about preventing brain injuries. Winners of the poster contest receive a cash award for their efforts. The students, along with their parents and teachers, are invited to the March Pilot Club meeting to be recognized and receive their money.

This year’s winners and their artistic efforts were among the best to date!

of Springfield, OH, gathered to celebrate the 71st birthday of the chartering of their club, which was on February 18, 1942. In conjunction with their regular dinner meeting, a birthday celebration was held with balloons and cupcakes. The Pilot Club of Springfield, OH, continues supporting the mission and programs of Pilot International all while enjoying the satisfaction of the success of their projects and the many friendships made along the way.

Midwest PC Iowa City, IA

▶ The Pilot Club of Iowa City has been

volunteering at “Potentially Yours”, a local non-profit thrift store providing jobs and training for individuals with disabilities.

They have been able to schedule two hour sessions on Saturdays or during the week. Pilots’ “jobs” have typically been to sort and hang clothing, and they have even been able to find a bargain or two themselves! Club members report that they often go out to lunch together after our work sessions which adds to the fun of the day!

Below Left, PC Akron, OH: Pilot Club of Akron celebrated its 70th Anniversary in 2012. Pictured with symbols and memorabilia from the Club’s history are (l-r) Members Jackie Barley: Rosemary Forman, (joined July, 1985); Mary Mueller, (joined October, 1981); JoAnn Sholl; Pat Belaney (joined January 1973). Below right, PC Eastman: Anchors tee up at the Green Acres Golf Course in Dexter, GA.Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia

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ClubNews PC Jacksonville, IL

▶ At their March 27th membership meet-

ing the Pilot Club of Jacksonville initiated seven new members! Having initiated two additional new members previously this year, they are proud of their club’s growth and were pleased to learn that the Midwest District has acquired a total of 22 new members so far this year. They are thrilled to see Pilot growing!

PC Moline, IL

▶ Congratulations, Pilot Club of Moline!

This year will see the third consecutive Midwest District Governor to come from the club. 2012-2013 Governor Connie Moore is from the Moline Club as is newly installed 2013-2014 Governor Holly Baker who transferred from the Pilot Club of Peoria last year when she moved to the Moline area. Carol Triebel, also from the Moline Club, was elected as Gov-Elect for 2013-14 and will become Governor in 2014-15. The only previous Midwest District Governor from the Pilot Club of Moline was in 1948-49. The Moline Club had a busy district convention this year with the Gov. and Gov.-Elect both from their club. Next year, it will be the same. The club also stays busy with projects such as their annual Benefit Play at the Playcrafter’s Barn Theater in Moline. This year, club members made hors d’oeuvres and desserts for their guests, who lined up outside the theater for over half an hour waiting for the doors to open. Before the

PC Louisville: Pictured are President Tara Woodward, Past-President DeLaine Woodruff, and PresidentElect Kathy Sinclair with beautiful downtown Louisville in the background.

play began President Marilyn Morlely presented a $5000 check to George McDoniel of the Children’s Therapy Center to purchase new equipment for the center. This was part of a P.I. Grant. The Club almost presented another $3000 to various community organizations.

Mississippi PC Louisville

▶ The Pilot Club of Louisville, MS has

received the honor of Pilot Club of the Year from the Mississippi District ten times since 2001.

PC Moline: From left 2012-2013 Governor Connie Moore; ECR Bonnie Turner; newly installed Governor Holly Baker (2013-14) and newly installed Governor Elect Carol Triebel (2013-14).

Northeast-Patomac PC Patchogue, NY

▶ The Pilot Club of Patchogue recently

celebrated 50 years of service to the local communities. Charter member, Nancy Sirutis was honored at the celebration and presented with proclamations from local and state government officials. Club members and guests enjoyed a power point presentation of pictures spanning the club’s 50 year history.

PC Valley Forge, PA

▶ Members of the Pilot Club of Valley

Forge hosted their annual Spring party for the residents of The Golden Age Manor, a low income residence for the elderly and disabled, in Royersford, PA. The Mardi Gras theme was quite festive as 26 residents, wearing their Mardi Gras hats and beads, actively participated in several games, learned some New Orleans trivia, listened to New Orleans type music and enjoyed light refreshments. It was an evening of fun and fellowship for all.

Texas

▶ District News: This year, the Texas

District enjoyed a wealth of qualified candidates for the various scholarship efforts they support. - 17 students from Quitman and 7 from Yantis submitted applications, and nearly all were in the top

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ClubNews percentile of their class with averages of 4.0 or higher. According to their process, the committee chose the student with the most points, but it left them feeling dissatisfied and wanting to do more for these students, several of whom were going into fields related to Pilot’s Brain Safety & Fitness focus area. To help these young people, the committee made a motion to the membership to provide the additional scholarships for some of these outstanding students including taking $3,000 out of unreserved funds to supply 6 additional $500 scholarships for students in Quitman and reapportioning $1,000 in unused scholarship funds from the previous year to fund two additional $500 scholarships for students in Yantis.

The motion passed and these young people are now on their way to a brighter future thanks to Texas Pilots.

for this purpose.

PC Brenham

▶ The PC of Brenham participates in

the Vials of Life Project. The Vial of Life or Vial of L.I.F.E. (Lifesaving Information For Emergencies) is a program which allows individuals to provide information that can be used by medical personnel in emergency situations, even if the individual is unconscious. The program consists of a labeled vial inside of which is placed a medical form describing the health status and current medications of the individual. Other items such as instructions concerning a living will or “do not resuscitate” orders may also be put in the container. The vial is placed in the refrigerator, because a refrigerator’s contents are usually preserved in the event of a fire. It is recommended to place the vial on the top shelf of the door.

Stickers of some kind cue responding emergency personnel to look for the vial.

The Pilot Club of Brenham is currently using magnets on the refrigerator door

PC Odessa

▶ The Pilot Club of Odessa brought Sean and Jenny Carter of the WhenSeanSpeaks Foundation to do three presentations to area high school and college students.

Sean and Jenny have spoken previously at Pilot International Conventions, and their powerful message of the decisions you make that affect the rest of your life was heard by over a thousand people during their two-day stay. Sean was left unable to walk or talk after a tragic automobile accident. He was the passenger in a pickup being driven by a friend who had had too much to drink. He communicates through a computer on his special motorized chair, which also allows him to stand during his presentations. Funds raised from the annual Administrative Professionals Luncheon and Style Show, along with a generous contribution from an anonymous local donor, enabled the Club to bring them to Odessa.

Coordinators'Messages Anchor Coordinator Missy Ridgway, way@gmail.com

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s the school year ends for 2012-2013, another Anchor Year goes in the history books as well! We had six new Anchor Clubs that were chartered this year, so that is exciting news for our growing organization. In order for our Anchor Organization to continue moving forward, we as Pilots need to step up and show our support for our Anchor Clubs – Anchors ARE the future of Pilot!!

I would like to send out a challenge to all Pilot Clubs as you are working on your 2013-2014 Plan of Works and Budgets.

Have you ever thought about adding some funding for Anchors into your club’s annual budget? It is a GREAT way to make sure you always have them in your annual plan to show your support. This could be a fund to support your Club’s sponsored Anchor Club in some way, or if you don’t sponsor an Anchor Club, then you can always show your support by donating money to send the district officers or a representative to the Anchor District Convention or An-

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nual Anchor Leadership Summit. How about a joint project with your Pilots and Anchors? And have the energy that we sometimes lack, so why not get them involved to help you out? They love it, and all they ask in return is community service hours for school. Have you ever thought about hosting a joint fundraiser to help your Anchors raise money to attend the District and/or Anchor Leadership Summit Conventions? They certainly would appreciate the help and support from their “Pilot Moms.”

If you sponsor an Anchor Club, have you ever thought of doing something special for the Advisor? You could include a stipend into your budget each year to provide them with a Thank You gift for their hard work and support of the Anchor Club. Your Anchor Club is ONLY as good as the Advisor, so we need to show our love and support to them as well.

I hope you consider these thoughts and possibly put a few into action with your 2013-2014 Plan of Works to show your continued support to today’s Anchors – the Future of Pilot; they are so deserving of anything we can do for them!!

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Coordinators'Messages have any questions on these suggestions and ideas, please feel free to email me – I am here to help you! Thanks again for a GREAT 2012-2013 Anchor Year – I am looking forward to the future and more growth and fun times for our Anchors!!

Fundraising Coordinator Karen Cupit,

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As we have journeyed through our Pilot year – in this column - we have also journeyed through the process of a fundraiser. We began looking at how to bring a little more fun and friendship to our fundraisers. Next, we looked at some ways to organize and create committees. Last time, we delved into holding the fundraiser. The final thing we are going to talk about is the follow-up.

Yes, after the fundraiser is over and everyone is probably tired of hearing about it, there is still some work to be done. Let’s consider some of those things in the follow-up.

Say “Thank You”. Fundraisers involve people, and people like to feel appreciated. Let’s consider all of those involved. There are the Pilots conducting the fundraiser as well as those who supported it financially. You may also have corporate sponsors, businesses who donated items, participants or volunteers who gave of their time. The type of fundraiser helps determine some of those messages of gratitude. For example, if the fundraiser is a raffle, you would of course thank anyone who purchases a ticket as they do so, but you may want to send a personal thank you card to anyone who donated an item. For large events, you may want to put an ad in the local newspaper.

Fulfill any promises. When you were planning your fundraiser, did you include any contests or incentives for members? Make sure you fulfill those promises. The highticket seller might not be as eager to put forth that effort again if they are not given the reward they were promised.

It doesn’t matter if the promised reward was small and incidental. It was still a promised reward.

Report to the club. Club members want to know the outcome of the fundraiser. The fundraising chair can put together some information early on and send an e-mail to club members. The first message can be sent shortly after the fundraiser, as more of a thank you to members for their work including some preliminary information and a promise to make a full report as soon as is possible. Once more information is available (bills paid, all ticket money in, 32

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outstanding receipts collected, etc.) another report can be made. It will take time to get everything together for a full report.

A report should be made to the club regardless of whether the fundraiser was very successful or not. People will want to know. There’s not a problem with saying, “Hey, we did all we could do, but we didn’t get the profit we anticipated.”

You can maybe even offer some comments people gave you about the fundraiser.

Evaluate the fundraiser. It is very important to evaluate the various aspects of your fundraiser. You can use surveys of club members and event participants. Sub-committees can evaluate themselves and offer suggestions. The fundraising committee and the chair should make an evaluation and use the information obtained from surveys and subcommittees. By doing so, the committee can determine ways to improve and change the fundraiser.

Start planning. Yes, clubs should start planning the next fundraiser after this one is over. This can start as the evaluation is being done. Facilities can be reserved if needed. Plans for various components can be put in place.

Committees can be changed. It’s much better to get started now than to wait until the last minute.

Thank you for allowing me to walk through fundraising with you this year. I hope that the information has been helpful. Happy Fundraising!!

Leadership Development Coordinator Benny Jo Sasser,

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n my small town of Andalusia, Alabama we recently played host to Coach Nick Saban, from the University of Alabama, and the “Crimson Caravan.” Over 600 tickets were sold for this event, and many of us looked forward to a nice dinner and program with Coach Saban, one of the most successful football coaches of our time. In his presentation, Coach Saban’s leadership style became very clear…to uphold and communicate the values and vision of the University of Alabama. Through videos, the audience was able to see Coach Saban in team meetings, before and after games. His high energy level and enthusiasm was very contagious to every coach and team member. Each had been provided with training and tools and developed ownership in their team. They wanted to win and were focused to achieve their goal to play their best. pilotinternational.org

Coordinators'Messages Leadership development within our clubs and organization is the foundation of Pilot International’s growth and future existence. Good leaders, such as Coach Saban, remove obstacles, manage team conflict, and build synergy and trust to uphold values and vision, ensuring that the team’s purpose, goals, objectives and process are on target. Our organization is so fortunate to have leaders who desire to develop other leaders, and I encourage each member to mentor another one. You could be that source that drives them to step out and achieve more than they imagined, enriching their life forever. Coach Saban believes in mentoring his players and was instrumental in seeing a record number of them sign on for the NFL draft this season, ready for the next level of football.

“The biggest challenge we face as leaders in the intellectual capitalism world is to encourage people to unlearn what they’ve learned about avoiding responsibility and learn a new ‘I am responsible’ behavior. Helping people regain their own authority and power to respond appropriately in work and life is a leadership skill of the highest order,” (Belasco & Stayer, Flight of the Buffalo). To develop good leaders and team players, we must be motivated, be willing to work hard and accept diversity, and to be responsible, respective and responsive. Coach Saban’s philosophy to turn boys into responsible men, with a passion for football, to give back to the community, become leaders and be the best at whatever skills they are given, is a wonderful lesson for us all. Roll Tide!

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y articles for the 20122013 club year have focused on club development using strategies that will enhance membership in an existing club or in building a new club. We have discussed the need to have ‘key sparks’ (motivated volunteers) in a group to create excitement so others want to join.

We have discussed several major points of club building including (1) looking for and recruiting the volunteers who are all around us just waiting to be motivated and asked to join; (2) identifying at least two key players in the group aka ‘Sparks’ who have the personality to recruit friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers to attend the next Gathering; (3) meeting at a location that presents the ‘best climate’ (the meeting site) at various times; (4) having the attractive marketing tools that show what an amazing organization Pilot International is and will entice others to join; (5) naming the new group of volunteers; (6) establishing a charter

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date for a new club; (7) beginning to identify the service project(s) to be offered within the community; (8) sponsors could appoint the first set of officers for a new club or the new group of volunteers may elect among themselves; and, (9) be sure that the District Officers are involved with the chartering of a new club, and for an existing club, keep the District Officers informed. Above all…..make any new member feel special and welcomed….everyone has a skill or talent to offer! Let’s invite them in! Happy Volunteering and Happy Building Clubs for Pilot!

Projects Coordinator Faith Stamps,

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lizabeth Andrews said, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”

I’ve been consumed over the past couple of weeks with organizing my United Way’s Day of Action.

On this one day, across the United States, volunteers come out and give of their time to help their communities. This parallels many of the projects that our districts do throughout Pilot.

Over the course of this past week, leading up to our community Day of Action, I’ve talked with individuals about why they are volunteering, what is it about this project that gets them motivated? Time and time again, I’ve gotten the answer of…. “it makes me feel good,” or “I enjoy being a part of a larger group knowing that what I’m doing is really impacting those in my community who need it the most.”

Pilot’s motto of Do More. Care More. Be More. sums up exactly what the individuals I’ve talked with have said…. we all want to be a part of a bigger picture, something that matters and makes a difference in our communities. For us, as Pilots, it’s our community projects and how we really make the connection to how they do truly impact the lives of those around us. Whether it is through a Service Dog project, volunteering at a Camp that assists those with special needs, it really is about being connected to a bigger picture.

Finally, I’d like to thank you all for allowing me to share with you my thoughts on engaging members, volunteering and projects throughout this year. Remember Pilots, as Dr. Dorothy Height said, “Without community service (and projects), we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s as important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.” Do More.

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Memorials/InMemoriam MEMORIALS Memorial contributions to Pilot International Foundation honor the memory of friends, relatives, and

acquaintances. A memorial card is sent to the family or other designee of the deceased advising them of the generous donation and identifying the donor. Memorial Contributions support the programs and function of the Founder's Fund and enhance the work of Pilot Clubs around the world. The name of the deceased is listed first in bold followed by the contributors.

Anna Allen Beverly Wilkes

Inez Ashfield Vickie Green

Lillie Bass PC of Monroe, NC

Mildred Belser Maralyn Fries

Joan Billups PC of Mannford

Dick Bowers Debbie Archer Dot Franklin Pat Jarvis Billie Stoudemire

Stan Buck Kathy Pilichowski Bend of the River PC

Marjorie Carnes PC of Miami

Melva Cavanaugh Vickie Green

Polly Drane PC of West Point Donna Eby VA District Governors

Virginia Fiddler KS-MO District

IN MEMORIAM

Deceased members below were reported Dec. 1, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013.

Clubs are reminded to please inform Teresa Corley (teresa@pilothq.org) at Pilot International Headquarters regarding the passing of members or family members.

Florida Myrtle Flechas, PC of Ocala Ruth Huizer, PC of Marianna Kansas-Missouri Dixie Fisher, PC of Wichita Virginia Fiddler, PC of Junction City Northeast Potomac Sandra Sacks, PC of Sayville North Carolina District Mary Finch, Roanoke Valley PC Texas District Sandra Miller, PC of Longview

Mary Finch NC Past District Governors

Dixie Fisher KS-MO District

Myrtle Flechas PC of Ocala

Jean Fowee PC of Troy

Ruth Hulzer PC of Marianna

Beatrice Kelcher PC of Scarborough

Richard Lane PC of Marion, SC

Victor Langreck PC of Mannford

Sandra Miller PC of Longview

Leon Nantz Debbie Archer Maryann Frazer Maralyn Fries Pat Jarvis Judy Langley Carol Sanders Beverly Wilkes Helen Winstead

Francis Okuly Cynthia Forman

Kenneth Petersen Sue Wiele

Marilyn Pilgrim Maralyn Fries

Sandra Sacks Jane Wagner Jamie Schatte PC of Shawnee Mission

Barbara Schaumburg PC of Akron

Donald Vogt Maralyn Fries

In Memory of Lorene Scott

January 14, 1923-May 14, 2013 Founder of the Pilot Club of Cullman, Alabama

The Pilot Club of Cullman was chartered May 30, 1981, and after being educated about "all things Pilot," President Lorene Scott was at the helm and ready to go! Within a short year the Pilot Club of Cullman had received the Community Service Award from Pilot International.

Within a short year, the Pilot Club of Cullman had received the Community Service Award from Pilot International for establishing the Pilot Light Home for Abused & Neglected Children.

Lorene had the unique ability to motivate others to want to help and support her endeavors throughout her life. She was always the first in line to “sign up” and “show up” and the first to give encouragement.

Lorene turned ninety years old this past January, and until her recent illness she had never missed a club meeting or fundraiser even after battling macular degeneration for several years.

The club held our Annual Professionals Day Fashion Show/Luncheon April 24th, and Lorene had sold tickets to the event over the phone - still showing us all just what you can do if you really want to get things done!

It is with much sadness that we have had to let our precious Pilot sister go, but we will carry with us forever so many wonderful memories of her leadership, friendship and the way that she had of making each of us feel so very special.

Most importantly, Lorene showed us by example that caring and reaching out to others and serving through friendship and service is the true key to a very rewarding and successful and joy fulfilled life.

Good bye our sweet friend….

Beverly Wilkerson Pilot Club of Cullman, Alabama

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Pilot International is a community-based volunteer service organization, founded in 1921 in Macon, GA, on the guiding principles of “Friendship and Service.”

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Anchor Clubs (Youth Development & Leadership) In 1952, Pilot began to recruit youth volunteers through the establishment of Anchor Clubs, a volunteer service organization for young people. Today, there are over 8000 Anchors worldwide with new clubs and members being added monthly. Through professionally developed curriculum and strategic partnerships with national organizations such as DoSomething.org and others, Pilot encourages and provides opportunities for Youth Development & Leadership around the globe.

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Brain Safety & Fitness Since 1992, Pilot International has worked in the area of brain-related service. In 2013, Pilot narrowed its focus to Brain Safety & Fitness as the majority of our clubs were working in this area. Pilots support several TBI camps. Pilots also participate in Pilot International’s BrainMinders brain-safety educational program for elementary-aged children and in local safety fairs and bike rodeos. Pilots are proud partners of Safe Kids Worldwide and are champions of our own “Think H.A.P.P.Y. Be H.A.P.P.Y. Be BRAIN FIT!” public awareness campaign for brain fitness and mental longevity.

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Caring for Families in Times of Need In 2013, Pilot International introduced the “Pick Me Ups” initiative for Family Caregivers that seeks to promote awareness of the unique needs of these special individuals. Through both fundraising and hands-on service work, local Pilot and Anchor Clubs provide a “little Pick Me Up” for deserving Caregivers in their communities. Working directly with local agencies to identify deserving Caregiver candidates, Pilot Clubs grant the specific “Pick Me Up” experience chosen by the recipient. Pilot International was also instrumental in establishing the second week of November as International Care & Kindness Week. Pilots are proud supporters of Project Lifesaver and other organizations that seek to provide aid, respite and peace of mind to Family Caregivers of all kinds.

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