Spring 2017 Pilot Log

PILOTLOG SPRING 2017 | VOLUME 99 | NUMBER 3

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF PILOT INTERNATIONAL

COVER STORY: Meet your new Pilot International Headquarters Staff INSIDE: Las Vegas Convention PLUS: Club News from Around the Globe

CONTENT Meet Your New Headquarters Staff

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Pilot Club of Baytown

27 Club News

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER Connie J. Moore, Pilot International President It is so hard to believe that it is District Convention time!! Where has the Pilot year gone? In about three months we will be celebrating a close to another wonderful Pilot year! We have seen many changes over the last eight months.

As we all are getting ready to attend our district conventions please remember to celebrate all that you and your district have accomplished this year. I know that many districts have had award winning fundraisers and also outstanding projects. In this addition of the Pilot Log you will find some of our districts outstanding achievements. It is so exciting at our district conventions because we can come together and renew our friendships which we have made over the years.

District Conventions are always a time to receive training, not only for club officers, but for anyone who may see themselves in a leadership role in the near future.

I hope that you enjoy reading about and getting to know some of the wonderful new staff we have at Pilot Headquarters. We have added many in addition to Nancy White, new Executive Director; we now have Tess Harper, Director of Communications; Kerry Freeman, Director of Programs & Events; Donna Rainwater, Anchor Specialist; Stephanie

Calder, Membership Specialist. I know all will give them a warm welcome. You will get an opportunity to meet them all at our International Convention in July at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

Speaking of the upcoming Pilot International Convention, I hope you are all making plans, if you have not already to join us at the beautiful Paris Las Vegas Hotel, July 6-9. There is a donor reception scheduled for Wednesday night as well as three dynamic speakers scheduled, twenty workshops and two service projects. On Friday morning our Anchors will participate in a service project in Las Vegas. The project is for Three-Square. On Friday afternoon all Pilots will participate in a service project with Clean the World. As a service project for our Convention we are purchasing 2,021 kits for Pilots to assemble. All Pilots are asked to wear their Convention shirt (Green) to this event. THIS WILL BE A VERY EXCITING SERVICE PROJECT!!

Hope to see EVERYONE in Las Vegas!!

In Pilot Friendship

Connie Moore, PI President

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PILOTLOG VOLUME 99 NO. 3

PILOT INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Connie J. Moore DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDITOR OF PILOT LOG Tess Harper THE MISSION OF PILOT INTERNATIONAL IS: to influence positive change in communities throughout the world.

TO DO THIS, WE: come together in friendship and give people an outlet for service.

WE FOCUS ON: • preparing youth and young adults for service.

• encouraging brain safety and health.

• supporting those who care for others.

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PILOTLOG

We love to hear from you! Email or send by post your Pilot Club photos and news for possible inclusion in THE PILOT LOG or on our Pilot International Headquarters Facebook page!

Here are some things to remember about photos: • If possible, identify the Pilots, Anchors or other subjects in the photo, left to right.

• We cannot use photos clicked, saved and downloaded from the Internet because they will appear fuzzy or pixelated on a printed page. Also, news clippings and photos cannot be reproduced.

• In many cases, the digital photos from your mobile devices will translate to print, but we may contact you if the photos you send will not reproduce well.

• Lastly, if you email us, send any photos as attachments to your email; do not embed them with your text in the email.

Email material to: tess@pilothq.org Or send by post to: Communications Director, Tess Harper THE PILOT LOG 102 Preston Court Macon, GA 31210 Submission deadline for the SUMMER 2017 edition of THE PILOT LOG is: June 15, 2017.

PILOT CLUB CORNER Reminders and Notices to Keep Clubs on Course • POCKET CALENDARS – The new 2017-2018 Pocket Calendars have arrived and can be ordered from the Membership Department. Order now in batches of 5 for $20. This price includes shipping/handling charges. The calendars make great club/marketing tools for your members and prospective members. You may contact the Club Services Department, stephanie@pilothq.org or you can call (478) 477-1208, Ext 308 to place your orders.

• NEW BROCHURE – There is a new marketing/ recruiting piece for our Pilot clubs. The new Pilot brochure is available and can be ordered using the form on the website or contacting the Membership Department. We think you will be pleased to share the new trifold, double sided brochure with friends in your communities, letting them know all about Pilot International.

You may contact the Club Services Department, stephanie@pilothq.org or you can call (478) 4771208, Ext 308 to place your orders.

• THE 2017 PI DIRECTORY is also on the PI website and is a valuable source of information for all of our Districts. The Directory is password protected with the same password as used in previous years. You can find the dates and locations of all the 2017 District Conventions in the Directory. Please keep the Membership Department at HQ updated with all contact information, especially current email addresses. Remember, all Pilot Logs are mailed to the latest address we have in the database for our members.

• CLUB SUCCESS STORIES – We love to share your events on the Pilot International FB page and/or the Pilot Log so please submit Club Success Stories to Communications at Headquarters.

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2016/2017 PI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PI PRESIDENT Connie J. Moore

pipresident@pilothq.org

PI PRESIDENT ELECT Faith Stamps faith.stamps@gmail.com

PI DIRECTOR Peggy Benton

PI VICE PRESIDENT Karen Cupit karen.cupit@att.net

PI DIRECTOR Elena Lara-Ramon

peggybenton1206@gmail.com elena.pcdallas@gmail.com

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PI SECRETARY Debbie Hays

debhays.pd@gmail.com

PI DIRECTOR Collett Cross cbcross@bellsouth.net

PI TREASURER Judy Jackson jsjshes@att.net

PI DIRECTOR Merrily Burns

proteatrvl@aol.com

2016/2017 PI COORDINATORS

MEMBERSHIP Barbara McKenzie 772-607-0020

Bmckenzie0624@gmail.com

PROJECTS Michelle Davis 765-228-9696 michellerdavis@ comcast.net

FUNDRAISING Suzanne Lester 239-289-8268

les1612@aol.com

ANCHOR Janice Yielding 662-891-6013

jlyield@yahoo.com

LEADERSHIP Lisa Patterson 334-802-7201 lbp@lbwcc.edu

NOTE: For a complete listing of all 2017-2018 Pilot International Appointees and District Leaders, please visit www.pilotinternational.org

Create a Legacy

Remember the Pilot International Founders Fund (PIFF) in your will, trust or other estate plans.

Thank you.

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2016/2017 DISTRICT GOVERNORS

ALABAMA Sherry Long (256) 318-5546

sherry_49@live.com

ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA Marty Louthan (918) 914-1265

THE BAHAMAS Nickola Dawkins (242) 324-2458

JAPAN Kazumi Kawahara

KANSAS-MISSOURI Renee Johnson (620) 793-0917

martannelouthan@yahoo.com ndawkins02@gmail.com

GEORGIA Cynthia Spearman (404) 277-0120

csgeorgiapilot@gmail.com

eandrjohnson@cox.net

COED Sylvia Sommerville (289) 296-5535

FLORIDA Debbie Thompson (321) 225-4234

KENTUCKY-OHIO WEST VIRGINIA Jackie Barley (330) 309-8772

LOUISIANA Carl Stages (225) 774-5421

NORTH CAROLINA Linda Covington (336) 629-4369

NORTHEAST POTOMAC Lisa Palmquist (717) 951-1432

ssommerville1cogeco.ca debbiepilot_26@yahoo.com

cstages@cox.net

Jbarley1109@gmail.com

MICHIGAN-INDIANA Grace Humes (812) 273-2381

ghumes@cinergymetro.net

SOUTH CAROLINA Vivian Lee (843) 439-1771 vivblee@yahoo.com

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MIDWEST Karla Henderson (217) 320-9446

MISSISSIPPI Tara Woodward (662) 803-0455

khenderson@ mediacombb.net

tarawoodward81@ gmail.com

lcovington@triad.rr.com

SOUTHWESTERN Rhona B. Espinoza (505) 463-5558

TENNESSEE Sherry Bath (865) 805-7125

TEXAS Bobbie King (903) 445-4583

Ruapilot2@msn.com

SBath@ortn.edu

Lpalmquist948@ gmail.com

Bobbiek62@yahoo.com

VIRGINIA Patricia Wallace (434) 548-3130

patwdanville@aol.com

MEMBERSHIP By 2017-2018 PI Membership Coordinator, Barbara McKenzie Pilots, Spring is here. This means District Conventions, New Officers and planning for next year. I love this time of year because it is our future and everyone should be involved. This is sometimes difficult but can be overcome. I am sharing some information that helps clubs get through some hiccups we all encounter. This information was shared with me many years ago and I refer to it often.

10 Keys to a Strong Club 1. Our club is united. Strong club members support the dreams of fellow members. This attitude begins with a bond of loyalty within the membership.

The Executive Board sets the tone for this to ensure an openness that says “all voices are important and are worthy of being heard.”

2. Belong together and apart. Strong clubs use the word “we” a lot, but “I” is never forgotten. Club members know they have the freedom to go and do individual service and they will receive the support of the membership. The message is, “We’re behind you, so you can be the best you can be.”

3. Area democracy. While the club officers are in leadership roles, strong clubs strive to share decision making.

They resolve differences by respecting and accepting compromise solutions.

4. Treat each other well. In strong clubs, positive remarks outnumber negative by a wide margin. Members regularly express appreciation. Criticism is offered gently.

5. Roll with the punches. Strong clubs have flexible plans of work and make adjustments during the club year. They also have a little money in their budget that can be used where needed. They can then take advantage of unexpected opportunities.

6. Pay Attention. Strong clubs have good listeners within their ranks. They follow the rule of: Don’t read minds, listen with your heart. In Chinese the symbol for listen contains a heart.

the needs of your community. Contact other Pilot Clubs and members-at-large in your area and include them in your plans. Share your talents and give them the opportunity to help.

7. Cherish your time together. Strong clubs set aside time for fellowship.

They set boundaries and prioritize in order to have fun and fellowship.

Give something up.

Sacrifices of their time are needed sometime from club leaders. This can strengthen the leadership and inspire the membership to be committed.

8. Branch Out. Strong clubs include their Anchor members in their projects and plans. It’s important to create continuity between the clubs. This plants the seeds for future Pilot membership making the roots of the Pilot clubs stronger than ever and ensures growth as former Anchors join and together reach for the sun.

9. Want to improve the world.

Strong clubs re-evaluate their projects throughout the years. Build on their successes. They avoid “pet-projects.”

10. Have faith in our mission. Strong clubs are dedicated to our focus. They stay informed about all the programs from Pilot International and use all the resources available to them.

Bring Forth your Club’s Best Hold meetings that enable you to get things done.

Make “how are we doing?” the focus of your agenda. Conclude meetings on a positive note.

Show appreciation.

Say “thank you” for your members’ efforts and commitment in a way that is meaningful to them.

We are happy to announce that the Club Membership Manual and the Club Building Manual are in the final stages of editing. Both manuals will be available soon on the Pilot International website.

The Club Membership Manual is for everyone to help Recruit, Retain and Reclaim members. There are ideas for attracting new members, strategies for retaining members and suggestions on reclaiming members. The resource section includes membership forms and a member resignation survey.

The Club Building Manual provides necessary information for anyone to start a new club either in the United States or other countries. A checklist, timeline and required forms are included in the resource section to make this process smooth for everyone.

I know this information will help everyone. If you need any additional information please contact me.

In Pilot Friendship;

Barbara McKenzie

Bmckenzie0624@gmail.com

Enjoy one another.

Add fun to your meetings and surprises to keep a sense of anticipation.

Reach out to others.

Partner with other civic clubs to meet PILOTLOG SPRING 2017 | 9

HEADQUARTERS UPDATE Executive Director, Nancy White By now we are mostly adjusted to that “Spring Forward” of Daylight Savings Time, which steals an hour of precious sleep. I feel like that weekend of clock adjustment represents the annual starting gate for Pilots. Talk about “Springing Forward” – we have 19 District Conventions in a mere 7 weeks this Spring, with 14 of those in April! With that kind of collective momentum, we’re on a sprint to the 2017 International Convention!

hope you designate a club member to ensure it remains so. This person can submit photographs with captions to the local newspaper; send press releases announcing your club speakers and new officers; ensure regular meetings are always listed in the local paper; generate media coverage for special events; and share your signature events with the PI community at large (our headquarters staff can assist you).

Convention officially launches our new Pilot year. Each club, officer and member are developing goals and tweaking programs in preparation for their roles and responsibilities ahead. What a unique opportunity this offers our PI community! I encourage you to be intentional in goal setting, so that all we do advances our mission.

Perhaps the most vital step we can take is to tell our story.

We are not mere clubs that pay dues and meet monthly. We touch and change lives, and we must share those encounters with the emotion and relief and gratitude and joy that they evoke.

One way you can achieve this is to make club engagement a priority. Is yours a “high touch” club? Do you connect each member to a meaningful task, regardless of its magnitude?

Members want to feel useful. Do you connect each member to the broader PI world? Do they follow us on Facebook?

Do they get our Constant Contact updates?

What about your club’s visibility and branding? We hope Pilot is a familiar name within your civic circles. And we

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So, here’s to the final sprint to Las Vegas. All of us at headquarters are eager to meet you there! Between now and then, keep spreading that Pilot energy and creativity. The best is yet to come!

In Pilot Friendship;

Nancy White,

Executive Director

MEET OUR NEW STAFF Kerry Freeman: Director of Programs and Events While she has other responsibilities that will be gradually absorbed, for now she is fully focused on our 2017 International Convention. She’s your go-to person for Convention information; if you’ve registered you’ve likely already heard from Kerry. Her favorite animals are hedgehogs, she is an avid collector of oversized coffee mugs, and she loves attending the theater.

Stephanie Calder: Membership Specialist She intersects with all members across our international spectrum, as she generates and sends out annual invoices, receives and processes club dues, and maintains accurate membership records. Stephanie previously served in the Army as a member of the Military Police Corps. She spends her time traveling, reading and attending craft fairs/yard sales.

Tess Harper: Director of Communications & PR Tess’ focus is marketing and communications, coordinating the Pilot Log along with weekly and monthly updates via email and social media. She is working to update our website and enhance and expand our brand. Tess is a downtown Macon enthusiast and her pastimes include anything related to good food, film, music and art.

Donna Rainwater: Anchor Specialist She is responsible for the youth division of Pilot International through Anchor Clubs in schools and communities. She is busy planning the Anchor Leadership Summit to be held concurrently with Convention. And with Compass Clubs returning later this year, her cup will be running over! Donna has previously worked with 4-H Club, Alpha Delta Pi, and enjoys knitting.

Bonnie Millirans: Director of Club Services She is Pilot membership’s primary contact.

She stays on top of all forms relating to governance, meetings and conventions.

She can guide you to appropriate resources, whether bylaws or awards criteria or elections. As a native Floridian, Bonnie is a fan of both Nascar and the Florida Gators.

Lia Smith: Account Specialist She is responsible for all accounting and related bookkeeping. She processes Pick Me Up Grant applications, as well as BrainMinders orders for coloring books.

She really does tons more too - like keeping up with our building maintenance issues and miscellaneous contracts. Lia loves old movies, writing poetry and reading mystery novels.

Sierra Martin: Founders Fund Specialist She is responsible for the stewardship and recognition of Fund donors, management and daily oversight of our donor database, and has oversight of our grant and scholarship programs. She’s behind those fun fundraisers planned for Convention! In her spare time, Sierra is a Girl Scout Troop Leader and enjoys listening to NPR, traveling and reading.

Nancy White Executive Director She is responsible for organizing, maintaining and staffing our organization within the policies and budget that our Board establishes. Nancy work closely with your Executive Committee to develop and execute strategy for the bright future in store for Pilot International. She enjoys outdoor activities and was originally born in Pakistan to Baptist missionaries PILOTLOG SPRING 2017 | 11

Pilot International’s 95th Annual Convention and Leadership Conference Paris Las Vegas, Nevada • July 6- 9, 2017 Paris Hotel And Casino, Las Vegas July, 2017

P I LOT International

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION 2017 PARIS HOT EL

For room reservations, go to: http://tinyurl.com/pihotel2017 Ask for the Pilot International 2017 Group rate.

(Paris Las Vegas policy recognizes a cut-off date for reservations of Wednesday, May 31, 2017) Room Rate: $129 plus tax per night for International Convention Attendees.

Room rate is based on double occupancy. Additional persons will be charged at a rate of $15 per person, per night with a max of 4 people per bedroom.

For guests that prefer to phone in reservations, you may call the Reservation Center at 702.946.7000 or 888.266.5687 to secure a reservation on the group block.

Callers can use group code SPPIL7 or Pilot International 2017 to identify the group.

A processing fee per reservation will be incurred if you choose not to use the dedicated weblink.

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Convention Highlights INSPIRING GUEST SPEAKERS AT THE 2017 CONVENTION

LaDonna Gatlin has been WOWING audiences since she was five years old.

Born into “showbiz,” LaDonna grew up onstage performing with her brothers, the legendary Gatlin Brothers. But in the mid 1970’s, this gutsy Texas native chose to follow her heart and “sing a different song” apart from her famous family.

LaDonna has shared that “song” everywhere...from corporate powerhouses...to the prison cells of death row.

Her presentations resonate with audiences all over the country because, simply put, she makes people laugh, lightens their load, and leaves them with a song in their hearts. AND...they always learn something in the process.

LaDonna is one of only a handful of professional speakers who holds both the Certified Speaking Professional designation and the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame Award, two of the most prestigious honors bestowed by the National Speakers Association.

She’s written and recorded her own original songs and sung on both Grammy Award-winning and Dove Award-winning records.

She’s the author of The Song in You: Finding your Voice, Redefining Your Life, a you-can-do-it guide that offers practical, emotional, and spiritual insights gleaned from her own life experiences. In addition, she’s a contributing writer to the best-selling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Married to her best friend for over 40 years, they live in a suburb of Dallas Texas. They have 2 adult children and 7 grandchildren.

Jeanne G. Jacob, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), is a nationally recognized foundation executive and nonprofit fundraiser.

Jeanne has served as the Executive Director of the Goodwin House Foundation since 2007 and is a member of the Goodwin House Executive Leadership Team. The Foundation generates resources to support the mission and charitable purposes of Goodwin House, including the Goodwin House Fellowship Program.

Jeanne’s career in nonprofit management and development spans more than 35 years. In 2002, she was selected as the Outstanding

Patrick Ibarra is an entrepreneur of ideas and architect of innovation, who seeks to challenge the status quo thinking of “we’ve always done it that way” and replace it with a progressive approach to continuous improvement. With experience as a city manager and consultant in a Fortune 500 company, he advises leaders and high achievers from around the world, helping them clarify their direction, focus their efforts and execute to achieve sustainable change and improved performance.

Patrick is co-founder and partner of the Mejorando Group, a change and organizational effectiveness consulting firm established in 2002 and based in Glendale, Arizona that brings fresh thinking, innovation, and best practices to help organizations succeed in the 21st century. Mejorando is a Spanish word meaning “getting better all the time” and it reflects Patrick and his firm’s approach with clients who seek to improve the performance of their organizations and the individuals within them. The Mejorando Group’s clients include a variety of public-sector agencies throughout North America.

An author, conference presenter and educator, Patrick has two advanced degrees: a Master’s in Public Administration from Arizona State University and a Masters in Human Resources and Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco.

Presentation synopsis: Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn 65. According to the Pew Research Center millennials now outnumber baby boomers in the workplace. 76 million to 75 million, while millennials will make up 75 percent of the workforce just 10 years from now.

As a result of the rapidly aging workforce and the evolving role of volunteerism, service organizations are not only experiencing a brain drain but are finding it increasingly challenging with recruiting new members to help execute their organization’s mission: to build stronger communities.

Fundraising Professional for the greater Washington, DC area for her leadership and service to the fundraising profession. In 2009, the third edition of the book she co-authored, Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide, was published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Massachusetts. For eight years, Jacob taught the Fundamentals of Fundraising course at The George Washington University. She is a frequent speaker on philanthropy at international and national conferences.

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LEADERSHIP By 2017-2018 PI Leadership Coordinator, Lisa Patterson Want to make a positive impact on the world? Learn to lead!

Leadership is a process that deals with people and their constantly changing dynamics.

Good leadership isn’t about advancing yourself; it’s about advancing your team. If you learn to lead people well and help members of your team to become effective leaders, a successful career path is almost guaranteed.

The five levels of leadership are: Position, Permission, Production, People Development, and Pinnacle and each level builds upon itself. Keep in mind that success at any level helps you to be successful at every level. Working hard to win the level you’re working toward will prepare you for the level that follows.

Level 1 – Position is the lowest level of leadership, the entry level. The only influence a positional leader has is that which comes with the job title because it is based on the rights granted by the position and title. People who only make it to Level 1 may be bosses, but they are never leaders. They have subordinates, not team members. They rely on rules, regulations, policies, and organizational charts to control their people. Position is the only level that doesn’t require ability and effort to achieve because anyone can be appointed to a position.

Level 2 – Permission is based entirely on relationships.

Leaders on this level get to know their people and figure out how to get along with them. When you like people and treat them as individuals who have value, you begin to develop influence with them. You develop trust. The environment becomes more positive. At this level, leaders find out who their people are and the follower finds out whom their leader is which builds solid, lasting relationships. You can like people without leading them, but you can’t lead people well without liking them. Leaders may be tempted to stop with Level 2, but good leaders don’t just create a pleasant environment, they get things done which leads us to Level 3.

Level 3 – Production is where people follow you because of what you have done for the organization. Leaders gain influence and credibility, momentum kicks in and many positive things begin happening when leaders get to Level 3. Work gets done, morale improves and goals are achieved. Leading and influencing others becomes fun. Success and productivity have been known to solve a lot of problems. Level 3 is where leaders tackle tough problems, face difficult issues 14 | SPRING 2017 PILOTLOG

and make difficult decisions that make a difference taking their people to another level of effectiveness.

Level 4 – People Development is where leaders become great due to their ability to empower others. Level 4 leaders create other leaders by using their position, relationship, and productivity to invest in their followers and develop them into leaders in their own right. Two things happen on Level 4. First, teamwork goes to a very high level because the high investment in people deepens relationships, helps people to know one another better, and strengthens loyalty.

Second, performance increases because there are more leaders on the team improving everybody’s performance.

Level 4 leaders change the lives of the people they lead and people follow them because of that. Their relationships are often lifelong.

Level 5 – Pinnacle is the most difficult level of leadership.

People follow you because of who you are and what you represent. While most people can learn to climb to Levels 1 through 4, Level 5 requires effort, skill, and intentionality but also a high level of talent. Developing leaders to the point where they are able and willing to develop other leaders is the most difficult leadership task of all. Level 5 leaders create opportunities, gain a positive reputation, create a legacy in what they do and develop Level 5 organizations.

You must earn your level of leadership with everyone and that level can go up or down at any time. Good leaders don’t lead everyone in the same way because every person is different. Effective leaders interact with followers based on where they are with that person, where the follower perceives the leader to be and where the followers are in their own leadership development. Each of these factors comes into play as you evaluate your leadership and work to develop it.

It’s not easy to climb the levels of leadership. If it were, everyone would be a Level 5 leader. There is no easy way to get to the top. You have to be more committed (Do More), give more (Care More), and use more energy (Be More) each time you want to go up a level.

Remember, nobody achieves anything great by giving the minimum.

In Pilot Friendship;

Lisa Patterson,

Leadership Coordinator

2017 DISTRICT CONVENTIONS DATE

DISTRICT

ECR

March 24-26

Virginia

Peggy Benton

March 31-April 1

Midwest

Debbie Hays

March 31-April 1

Southwestern

Elena Lara-Ramon

April 7-8

Mississippi

Peggy Benton

April 7-9

Georgia

Elena Lara-Ramon

April 7-9

South Carolina

Collett Cross

April 21-23

Alabama

Karen Cupit

April 21-23

KY-OH-WV

Elena Lara-Ramon

April 21-23

NE POT

Merrily Burns

April 21-23

Tennessee

Judy Jackson

April 21-23

Florida

Peggy Benton

April 22-23

Japan

Connie Moore

April 29-30

MI-IN

Collett Cross

April 27-29

Texas

Debbie Hays

April 28-29

AR-OK

Karen Cupit

April 28-29

Louisiana

Merrily Burns

April 28-30

KS-MO

Judy Jackson

May 17-21

Bahamas

Faith Stamps

May 6-7

North Carolina

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Our History Pilot International was chartered on October 18, 1921 in Macon, Georgia, U.S.A. by Elizabeth Leonard and forty local businesswomen.

The name “Pilot” was inspired by the mighty riverboat pilots of that day who represented leadership and guidance.

Pilot Principles: Friendship and Service Motto: “True Course Ever” Colors: Green (life and vigor) and Gold (sincerity of purpose) Emblem: A riverboat pilot’s wheel with eight spokes First Pilot President: Lucy B. Allen, elected at the organization’s first convention in 1922.

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Our Mission The mission of Pilot International is: to influence positive change in communities throughout the world.

To do this, we: come together in friendship and give people an outlet for service.

We focus on: • preparing youth and young adults for service.

• encouraging brain safety and health.

• supporting those who care for others.

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GOOD NEWS Midwest Anchor Club Helping the Homeless

Last Winter, the Midwest Anchor Club purchased toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hats, gloves, socks, etc. to assemble in ziplock bags, along with an uplifting bible verse. Several members took the bags to the Peoria Police Department where they were given to officers who patrol areas where homeless are. The officers were asked to distribute the bags when they saw a need. Twenty bags were made by the PND Anchor Club of Peoria.

ww Lorraine Morrison and Shirley Allen. Annie Marie Smith, NC Governor Linda Covington, Mary Keeter, Marion Mayle, Janet Overton, Cecilia Weeks. Not shown: charter and emeritus members Mary Burnette and Mary Willey and emeritus member Jeannette Carroll.

Roanoke

25-year Membership Certificate NC District Pilot Governor Linda Covington presented 25-year membership certificates and pins to the members of the Pilot Club of Roanoke Valley during her visit February 21. Three emeritus members not present also received the awards from Pilot International.

Mantachie

Pilots and Anchors Help First Graders Play Smart and Safe

Pictured from left to right are Pilot members, Janice Yielding, Pamela Thompson; Anchor member, Gabby Simpson; Pilot member, Karen McFerrin with their Brainminder puppets.

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To help promote Brain Safety Awareness, members of the Pilot Club of Mantachie and Anchor Club of Mantachie recently presented the Brainminders Puppet Show to first grade students at Mooreville Elementary. The Brainminders Puppet Show shares ways that students can keep their brain safe in many different situations. Each student was given a pencil with safety tips on it and a coloring sheet for a contest. The winner of the coloring contest in each first grade class will receive a brand new bicycle helmet to promote brain safety.

GOOD NEWS Charlotte

Donates $75,000 to ADRC for Alzheimer’s Disease Research The Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (Bryan ADRC) received a $75,000 donation to fund research into Alzheimer’s disease from the Pilot Club of Charlotte. Four members of the club traveled to Duke, where they toured the Bryan ADRC and Bryan research building.

“On behalf of the ADRC and Neurology Department, I’d like to thank the Pilot Club of Charlotte for this very generous donation,” said Kathleen Welsh Bohmer, PhD, who organized the visit. “This seed money is crucial to our work investigating Alzheimer’s disease throughout the human lifespan and developing personal health approaches informed by a deeper understanding of the biology of the disease.”

said Jean Freeman, who has been a member of the Charlotte Pilot Club since the 1970s. “Many of us have had friends and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

We’re so glad that we could do our part to help research in this area.”

Welsh-Bohmer and other researchers will use the funds from the donation to conduct high-resolution brain imaging studies and collect blood samples in younger adults who are genetically at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

“We were all so delighted with the reception we received,”

The Pilot Club of Charlotte, chartered in 1937, has worked to raise money for Alzheimer’s research and care for the past 15 years, often through annual “love lights” events where they set out thousands of luminary candles around lakes in Charlotte before nightfall.

Chesapeake Feeds the Hungry

The Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake (LPCC) has partnered with the Salvation Army Mobile Canteen as a new club project this year. This mobile canteen is loaded with donated food (meals) and parks near the front door of two Virginia subsidized housing apartment complexes which allows Pilots to distribute meals to the residents, many of whom were previously homeless.

Pilot servers must complete a food handler’s class and become certified. So far, sixteen Pilots have stepped up to the challenge. On the 3rd Monday of each month, five servers meet the canteen and serve lunches to anyone who walks up needing a meal. Members definitely feel as blessed at the end of the day as those that are being blessed by receiving a nice lunch. “Thank you” and “God bless you” are routine comments heard each time.

In November, the canteen crew was asked to switch sites and were able to aid flood victims of Hurricane Matthew by

serving at a local FEMA site. Project Chair, Terri Anderson, said, “We heard devastating stories but received many hugs and lots of smiles. PILOT STRONG!” In the last six months, Pilots have clocked over 20 hours with the canteen and served approximately 600 meals.

Future plans include more monthly serving days, more crew members and certainly more heartfelt moments. This project has quickly become a popular project as Pilots DO MORE AND CARE MORE. PILOTLOG SPRING 2017 | 19

GOOD NEWS South Carolina

Warming Hearts of Caregivers Through a Pick Me Up Grant from Pilot International entitled “Warming Hearts of Caregivers,” the members of the Pilot Club of Darlington were able to present hand-made fleece scarves and cards to two caregivers of each of the eighty-two residents at Oakhaven Nursing home.

Twenty-two Pilot members made the scarves and cards at their Pilot Club meeting on February 13, 2017. Six Pilots took home cookie mix to bake cookies for the project on the 18th. How exciting it was to have the members involved in this Pick Me Up hands-on project! On Saturday, February 18, 2017, seven members of the Pilot Club of Darlington (Janice Flowers, Nancy Lee, Mary Scott, Jeannette Harrison, Martha Griggs, Ginger Ridgill, and Judy Langley) gathered at Oakhaven Nursing home. These members provided scarves and cards, along with hot cocoa and cookies, hugs, and words of thanks and encouragement to the twenty-four caregivers who stopped by from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. At that time, Pilot Club members visited the rooms of residents who did not have a caregiver present and left the special treats with them to give to their caregivers. Everyone was most appreciative. Norton James said, “This is real nice!”

Pam Altman said, “This is really appreciated.” And Margaret Daniels said, “Thanks!” They could not get over the fact that the Pilot Club of Darlington was doing this for them. A staff member from Darlington News and Press was on hand to cover the event in the local newspaper.

The Pilot Club of Darlington wishes to thank Pilot International for their generosity in awarding this grant. It is our hope that many other Clubs will participate and be able to provide similar Pick Me Ups for caregivers in their community.

Middle Georgia

Celebrates Cherry Blossom Festival Middle Georgia-area Pilots walked with banner in tow at the 35th annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in downtown Macon, Georgia on Sunday March 26th.

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ANCHOR CLUB Hempfield High School Anchor Club Supports the Humane League The Hempfield HS Anchor Club, sponsored by the Pilot Club of Lancaster, held a Coffee House on January 27th and donated all of the proceeds, $900.00, to the Humane League. Representatives from the Humane League attended the club’s February 23rd after school meeting and presented an overview of their organization. Club members received a Humane League Frisbee as a thank you for their efforts and donation. The Pilot Club of Lancaster and the Hempfield family are proud of our HHS Anchor Club for all they do to serve so many in our community!

Anchor Club Workshop Five Hempfield HS Anchor Club board members traveled to Long Island with Co-advisor/ Pilot Club of Lancaster member Cathy Cieslinski and Pilot club members Judy Harding and Linda Schuetze to participate in the first district Anchor workshop. The daylong event included leadership activities, collaboration amongst the PA and the NY Anchors, service projects and an evening of bowling and fun. The Anchors made no-sew blankets for children with cancer and organized caring bags for chemotherapy patients as well as bags for homeless folks. The HHS Anchors enjoyed the array of activities including socializing with the Anchors and Pilots.

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GOOD NEWS Tallahassee

Receives $2,484 Grant The Pilot Club of Tallahassee, Inc. received a $2,484.00 matching grant from Pilot International Founders Fund for needed supplies to support Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. Project Lifesaver, Inc. clients. The Pilot Club of Tallahassee, Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office are partners in Leon County, supporting Alzheimer’s, autistic and Down Syndrome sufferers. On March 9th, Pilot Club of Tallahassee members presented a check for $4,969.43 to the Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. to procure needed tracking supplies through Project Lifesaver International.

In the back row, from left are Debbie Moroney, CEO Alzheimer’s Project, Inc.; Jane Furlong, Pilot; Pam Schilling, Pilot; Claire Mikko, Pilot. In the front row are Jasmine Sheppard, Program Manager of Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. and Charlotte Edenfield, President, Pilot Club of Tallahassee

Pictured left to right: Mary Ann Salemme, Joyce McDow, Brenda Grubbs, Nancy Adcock, Jane Callahan and Betty Smith.

Scottish Pilot Club Celebrates Founders Day

The Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg, North Carolina celebrated Founders Day on October 26th. The Club was formed in 1991 and currently celebrating it 25th year of Pilot Service. Six Charter Members are still very active in the Club. During the Founders Day Meeting they were awarded the PI 25 year service pin and certificate.

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Roanoke

Hosts Valentine Party The Pilot Club of Roanoke Valley, NC District, hosted a Valentine Party for the residents of Magnolia Gardens, an Alzheimer’s facility. Four Pilots are shown with the residents

AMBASSADORS PILOT CLUB:

AMBASSADOR:

ALABAMA Luncheon Pilot Club of Enterprise Sharon Hunt Pilot Club of Andalusia MaryAlyce Outlaw Pilot Club of Cullman Doris Rusk Pilot Club of Decatur, AL Nancy Bullard Pilot Club of Demopolis Cindy Rice Pilot Club of Dothan Suzanne Golson Pilot Club of Enterprise Janie Rogers Pilot Club of Florence Meredith Pettus Pilot Club of Gadsden Betty Roberts Pilot Club of Heflin Bonnie Turner Pilot Club of Huntsville Pam Langhout Pilot Club of Jasper, AL Mary Jo Gunter Pilot Club of Lee County Anne Miller Pilot Club of Prattville, AL Janice Clark Pilot Club of Roanoke Amber Elliott Pilot Club of Troy Susan Richardson Pilot Club of Tuscaloosa Gillie Presley ARKANSAS-OKLAHOMA Green Country Pilot Club Sheila Evan Pilot Club of Dewey Carol Beck Pilot Club of Fort Smith Sandee Farley Pilot Club of Mannford Patti Nelson Pilot Club of Miami, OK Mabel Dowler Pilot Club of Sand Springs Kathy Ward

BAHAMAS Pilot Club of Freeport Marlene Knowles Pilot Club of Lucaya Deborah Archer Pilot Club of Lucaya Dania Dean Pilot Club of Nassau Vernita Thompson Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau Dellareese Edgecombe

FLORIDA Gulf to Lakes Pilot Club (Citrus County) Robin Hylander Pilot Club of Crystal River Stephanie Price Pilot Club of Fort Lauderdale Marianne Hogarth Pilot Club of Fort Pierce Coni Tabor-Gorman Pilot Club of Jacksonville, FL Linda Kinnealy Pilot Club of Marianna Gail Hill Pilot Club of Miami Marion J. Albury Pilot Club of Miami Denise Devalle Pilot Club of Naples Suzan Berg Pilot Club of Ocala, FL Missy Ridgway Pilot Club of Palatka Lynda Fitzstephens Pilot Club of Pensacola Patricia Stevens Pilot Club of Port of Jacksonville Nancy Roberts Pilot Club of Quincy Ann C. Moreau Pilot Club of South Brevard Cathy Decker Pilot Club of St. Augustine Tadzia Alexander Pilot Club of St. Lucie County Muriel Cowell Pilot Club of Tallahassee Charlotte Edenfield Pilot Club of the Halifax Area The Membership of the Pilot Club of the Halifax Area Pilot Club of Titusville Jonda Erwin Pilot Club of Vero Beach Jane Burton Space Coast Pilot Club Shearer Kennedy GEORGIA Battlefield Pilot Club Sandra Wooden Classic City Pilot Club of Athens Lynetta Jewell Pilot Club of Adel Peggy Alderman Pilot Club of Atlanta Dottie Adams Pilot Club of Bainbridge Emily Yent Pilot Club of Brunswick Rev. June Johnson Pilot Club of Cairo Mary Jo Harrell Pilot Club of Carrollton Cassie Wright Pilot Club of Chatham County Dr. Michael McKenna Pilot Club of Chatsworth Jan McNeill Pilot Club of Cochran Julia Lucas Pilot Club of Conyers Micki Smith Pilot Club of Covington Jane Woodard Pilot Club of CSRA Elizabeth A. Copeland Pilot Club of Cuthbert Billie Jean Ball Pilot Club of Dublin Lacey Baker Pilot Club of Eastman Tammie Rowe Pilot Club of Eatonton Lynn Grant Pilot Club of Elberton Laura Lewis Pilot Club of Fitzgerald Candice Martin Pilot Club of Gainesville Joan Harrell Pilot Club of Haralson County Marcelle Nix Johnson Pilot Club of Hartwell Darlene May Pilot Club of Hogansville Mary Margaret Ware Pilot Club of Johnson County Angela Blizzard

Pilot Club of Jones County Beth Coon Pilot Club of Lavonia Susan Harbin Pilot Club of Madison County Jackie Duncan Pilot Club of Manchester-Warm Spring Michelle Shohfi Pilot Club of Milledgeville Membership of the PC of Milledgeville Pilot Club of Monroe Cathy Gleaton Pilot Club of Newnan Peggy Millians Pilot Club of Ocilla-Irwin Co. Jewellee Thomas Pilot Club of Oconee County Darlene Adams Pilot Club of Royston-Franklin Springs Frances Osley Pilot Club of Statesboro Kerrin Daniel Pilot Club of Toccoa Ann Hunt Pilot Club of Warner Robins Linda Gilliam Pilot Club of Washington Co. Cindy Boatright Pilot Club of Winder Linda Geiger KANSAS-MISSOURI Gyp Hills Pilot Club of Medicine Lodge Cindy Ricke Little Apple Pilot Club Jan Elliott Little Apple Pilot Club Annelise Nguyen Pilot Club of Blue Springs Tina Blatter Pilot Club of Great Bend, KS Lynette Blakeslee Pilot Club of Junction City Kay Gatza Pilot Club of Kansas City Susan Hoffmann Pilot Club of Lawrence, KS Kylee Moore Pilot Club of Manhattan Carol Adolph Pilot Club of Pratt Annette Van Blaricum Pilot Club of Shawnee Mission, KS Ruth Anna Gerald Prairie Pilot Club of Wichita Marie Noyes Sunflower Pilot Club of Manhattan Deanna Killen

KY-OH-WV Pilot Club of Cambridge Carolyn Wilson Pilot Club of Greater Toledo Terry Utterback Pilot Club of Huntington Ginny Lee Hastings Pilot Club of Jackson County Sheila Randolph Pilot Club of Owensboro Marilynn Abrams Pilot Club of Springfield Sharon Slusher Pilot Club of Greater Stark County Cindy Fleming Pilot Club of Dayton, OH The Membership of the Pilot Club of Dayton

LOUISIANA Pilot Club of Leesville Margie Morris Pilot Club of Richland Danna Gillett Pilot Club of Twin Cities Alisa Reed Pilot Club of Winnfield Kim Nation

MICHIGAN-INDIANA Pilot Club of Madison Diana Keith Pilot Club of Muncie Michelle Davis Pilot Club of Scott County Sue Jones Pilot Club of South Bend Chris Moyer

MIDWEST Bend of the River Pilot Club Lilah Hurley Pilot Club of Cedar Rapids Metro Janice Mascari Megel Pilot Club of Galesburg, IL Colleen Culbertson Pilot Club of Iowa City Patricia M. Elliott Pilot Club of Jacksonville, IL Sue Morrow Pilot Club of Milwaukee Barbara Gregory Pilot Club of Moline Ann Lupinski Pilot Club of Muscatine Roberta Eichelberger Pilot Club of Omaha Nancy Feidman Pilot Club of Peoria Roger Wheeler Pilot Club of Peoria Jane Ellwood MISSISSIPPI Pilot Club of Columbus, MS Pilot Club of Fulton, MS Pilot Club of Grenada Pilot Club of Houston, MS Pilot Club of Iuka Pilot Club of Louisville Pilot Club of Mantachie Pilot Club of New Albany, MS Pilot Club of Oxford Pilot Club of Starkville, MS Pilot Club of West Point, MS

Hope Oakes Jessica Dulaney Randi Kirkham Mary Davis Beth Davis Bettie Glass Janice Yielding Pam Cook Robin Buchannon Tricia Daniel Nina Coleman

NORTH CAROLINA Foothills Pilot Club of NC Janet Jolly Luncheon Pilot Club of Rocky Mount Donna Wheeler Pilot Club of Asheboro Sarah Jeanes Pilot Club of Cary Shirley Parker Pilot Club of Greensboro Sherry Greeson

Pilot Club of Kannapolis Helen Beaver Pilot Club of Laurinburg Sylvia Stewart Pilot Club of Monroe Elaine Austin Pilot Club of Morganton Connie King Pilot Club of Raleigh Ola Mae Cimerro Pilot Club of Roanoke Valley Cecilia Weeks Pilot Club of Rutherford County Janice Paris Pilot Club of South Brunswick Island Bennie Sue Thomas Pilot Club of Tarboro Lisa Moore Pilot Club of Valdese Linda Morse Pilot Club of Wilmington Debbie Black Scottish Pilot Club of Laurinburg Jane Callahan

NORTHEAST-POTOMAC Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania Carol Aston Pilot Club of Greater Long Island Eileen Tyznar Pilot Club of Lancaster Jean Weglarz Pilot Club of Patchogue Gail Braverman Pilot Club of Sayville Kristen Leyboldt-Ferris Pilot Club of Valley Forge Carol Lynch

SOUTH CAROLINA Evening Pilot Club of Sumter Shirley Patterson North Myrtle Beach Pilot Club Lynne Glair Pilot Club of Aynor Terry Jordan Pilot Club of Bennettsville Patsy Killingsworth Pilot Club of Bishopville Janice Ruggles Pilot Club of Clarendon Jane Benton Pilot Club of Columbia Joseph Cunningham Pilot Club of Conway Leslie Johnson-Quick Pilot Club of Darlington Kimberly Nelson Pilot Club of Greensboro Sherry Greeson Pilot Club of Greenwood, SC Linda Neely Pilot Club of Hartsville Jean Fowler Pilot Club of Orangeburg Lynn Barnes Pilot Club of Seneca Patricia Huggins

SOUTHWESTERN Pilot Club of Belen Kathleen Hill Pilot Club of Los Lunas Francis Salas TENNEESSEE Luncheon Pilot Club of Athens Anna Miller Pilot Club of Athens, TN Norma White Pilot Club of Cookeville Susan Moores Pilot Club of Hohenwald Tina Vine Pilot Club of Lenoir City Lee Ledbetter Pilot Club of Martin Dianne Merritt Pilot Club of Oak Ridge Kay Hamilton

TEXAS Evening Pilot Club of Baytown Barbara Thomas Pilot Club of Bay City Di Ann Sneed Pilot Club of Baytown Delores Ellis Pilot Club of Brenham Rose Marie Prenzler Pilot Club of Dallas Lori Underwood Pilot Club of El Campo Edith Niemeier Pilot Club of Gonzales, TX Jacque Kuntschik Pilot Club of Hereford Linda Minchew Pilot Club of Longview Betty Rodgers Pilot Club of Lubbock Jackie Kennedy Pilot Club of Lufkin Christie Johnson Pilot Club of Lufkin Libby Parish Pilot Club of Marshall

The Membership of the Pilot Club of Marshall Pilot Club of Mineola Kristi Dossett Pilot Club of Mt. Pleasant Becky Meriwether Pilot Club of Nacogdoches Nan Mosley Pilot Club of Odessa Jannee Banner Pilot Club of Quitman, TX Sharon Brooks Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs Jane Goldsmith Pilot Club of Victoria Susan Riedesel Pilot Club of West Chambers County Becky Erikson Pilot Club of Wharton Jeanette Krenek Pilot Club of Wills Point Charlie Jones Sr. Pilot Club of Winnsboro, TX Karen Hettich San Jacinto Pilot Club of Houston Joan Van Fleet

VIRGINIA Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake Carol Avenson Dan River Region Pilot Club Carolyn Harrison Luncheon Pilot Club of Danville Florence Lewis Nansemond River Pilot Club Kristi Sutphin Pilot Club of Danville Marie Gravely Pilot Club of Portsmouth Jeanne Bartlett Pilot Club of Suffolk Deborah E. Corbett

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NEW MEMBERS Reported to Pilot International ALABAMA

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT

SOUTHWESTERN

Carolyn Reeder (Beth)

Cullman

Margaret Bagg

Int’l Members

Celina C. Lopez

Albuquerque

Mondrell Carter

Decatur

Jana Nance

Int’l Members

Jeanne R. Sturtevant

Albuquerque

Maria Nolen

Decatur

Lillie Edwards

Andalusia

Cynthia S Dement

Morgan County

Ms Greer W. Hull

Morgan County

Constance E Perry-Rose

Morgan County

Elizabeth A Wright

Morgan County

Iris E. Shurick

Roanoke

BAHAMAS Florence Moncur

Freeport Grand Bahama

FLORIDA

JAPAN

TENNESSEE

Chiharu Matsumoto

Higashi Hiroshima

Esther J Bradley

Cookeville

Shoko Yoshimoto

Higashi Hiroshima

Beverly A. Sweeney

Lenoir City

Yukiko Kikuchi

Morioka

Karen Walton George

Oak Ridge

Toshiko Hatano

Mulberry Tokyo

Anita Carol Vines

Oak Ridge

KANSAS-MISSOURI

TEXAS DISTRICT

Pat Gaschler

Little Apple Manhattan

Mrs Robin R Herrington

Canyon Lake

Carol Keltner

Little Apple Manhattan

Patti Mc Coy

Canyon Lake

Kathryn Reif (Katie)

Little Apple Manhattan

Janet L Perricone

Canyon Lake

Jodi L. Drake

Pratt

Jean Varnerin

Canyon Lake

Patricia Kabus

Daytona Beach

Deborah A. Nasca

Pratt

Melissa Moore

Dallas

Fern Canfield

Citrus County

Bekki Lynn Pribil

Pratt

Mary Jane Woods

Dallas

Ileana Cobos

Citrus County

Dorene R. Reeves

Pratt

Janice L. Donnelly

Evening Baytown

Laura N. Soash

Sunflower Manhattan

Susana Guerrero Parga

Evening Baytown

Linda O. Rodriguez

Evening Baytown

Mary Ann Sellers

Evening Baytown

Pat N. Shoemaker

Evening Baytown

Ivan Bermudez

Evening San Jacinto

Liliana Cerda

Evening San Jacinto

Mayra A. Cerda

Evening San Jacinto

Areli Dozal

Evening San Jacinto

Monica Yvette Garza

Evening San Jacinto

Connie Hernandez

Evening San Jacinto

Karina E. Hernandez

Evening San Jacinto

Deyanira Martinez

Evening San Jacinto

Pavlova D Monroy

Evening San Jacinto

Mrs Bernadette Bakkar (Berny) Jacksonville Debbie Curtis

Miami

Janice Gonzalez

Miami

Glenneka Johnson

Miami

Vickie Salvatierra

Miami

Mrs Vickie Salvatierra

Miami

Antonia-Sophia Isabella Fabriana Pensacola Nancy Arnold

Riverview

Kathy Lowe

Riverview

Mrs Darlissa K Salazar

Riverview

Rachel S Terry

Riverview

Wendy Washington

Riverview

Lynda Gunter

South Brevard

Ms Leslie P Boxold (Leslie)

Tallahassee

Rebecca C. Zettle

Titusville

GEORGIA

KENTUCKY-OHIO-WEST VIRGINIA Ashley Williams

Cambridge

Miss Teresa Cisco

Charleston

Sharon Slusher

Springfield

Jean Lee Hardman

St. Albans

LOUISIANA Carol O’Brien

Leesville

MIDWEST JoAnne Grey

Iowa City

Leta Jane Malcott

Jacksonville

Clara M. Moos (Clair)

Jacksonville

Ms Sherianne McCoy (Sheri)

Peoria

MISSISSIPPI

Casey Mellor

Atlanta

Paula J Boyer

Bainbridge

Pamela Howard

Bainbridge

Candice S Miller

Bainbridge

Jenny Banner

CSRA

NORTH CAROLINA

Shirley J. King

CSRA

Mrs Dare F Cochran

Lorraine Stuckey

CSRA

Robert L. Stuckey

Ericka Gabriela Perez-Bermudez Evening San Jacinto Stephanie S. Persad

Evening San Jacinto

Claudia C. Ponce

Evening San Jacinto

Monica Lizet Rodriguez

Evening San Jacinto

Calrenease Cook

New Albany

Laura Y. Sanchez

Evening San Jacinto

April N. Sizemore

New Albany

Jonathan C. Zalamea

Evening San Jacinto

Kayla Marie Gilmore

Starkville

Staci E. Brugger

La Grange

Jessica E. James

La Grange

Mrs Gloria Bero

Longview

Kannapolis

Faye Clark

Matagorda County

Aliechia Post

Laurinburg

CSRA

Kelly M. Perry

Matagorda County

Patti S. Holda

Marion

Jennifer Collins

Eatonton

Rhonda Jean Powell

Shiner

Diane C. Rambeau

South Brunswick Is.

Zelinda “Lina” Hines

Eatonton

Lynn Baker

Hartwell

NORTHEAST-POTOMAC

Vickie K. Ethridge

Jones County

Dorothy A. Terwilliger

Buffi Whitley Jackson

Jones County

Fay C. Mathews

Jones County

Edna M. Murphy

Jones County

Rosemary M. Jackson

Lavonia

Wilma L. Rogers

Lavonia

Karen M. Westbrook

Madison County

Cindy Hyde

Monroe

Kaitlyn L. Daniel

Statesboro

Eric Patrick

Winder

Erica Patrick Shepley

Winder

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Patchogue

SOUTH CAROLINA Tammy Benford

Aynor

Jennifer Canright

Aynor

Phyllis Evans

Aynor

Cassi Hastings

Aynor

Ginnie Hucks

Aynor

Tiffany Thompkins

Aynor

Ashely Hamer

Bennettsville

Donna W. Koser

Walhalla

Linda M. LeCroy

Walhalla

VIRGINIA Sandy Irby

Danville

Laura Morgan Powell

Danville

Anita White

Danville

MEMORIALS Reported to Pilot International Memorial contributions to Pilot International Founders Fund 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 Pilot International Founders 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.

LUCILLE HUFFMAN Pilot Club of Raleigh Linda Covington Amy Hurst Dorothy C. Franklin Nancy Lee Bowen Ann Martin

ROBERT A. HUNTER Norm & Barb Standish Renee Johnson Amy Hurst Shirley Pyle Sharon Slusher Ann Volker Collett Cross Joyce Curry Maralyn and James Fries Ann Martin

VAL GIBBS Pilot Club of Peoria

CHERYL CULVER Barbara Turk

JIM HARRIMAN Linda Covington

NINA VAUGHN Linda Covington

MIKE MCKENNA Judy Jackson

BERT TURNER Pilot Club of Wills Point

ROVILLA SELLERS Amy Hurst Dorothy C. Franklin

THOMAS C. “ROBBIE” ROBBINS Amy Hurst Luncheon Pilot Club of Rocky Mount Shirley Pyle Joyce Curry Maralyn and James Fries

EVA WILLIAMS Shirley Pyle

NEDDIE EITEL Vickie Cheek

MILDRED MCLEOD Vickie Cheek

W. CLARENCE HIGGINBOTHAM Pilot Club of Orangeburg

JUANITA MEZO ALICE S. HAMILTON Tennessee District Charlynne Parson Tennessee District Nancy Lee Bowen

Dorothy Franklin Pat and Gary Jarvis DOTTIE ADAMS

Jean Harden Judy Jackson PHILLIP ROBB Merrily Burns Pat Jarvis Pat and Gary Jarvis Ann Adams

Neona F. Daugherty SAMANTHA BROUGHMAN MR. BILLY WAYNE MARSH Dorothy Franklin Pilot Club of Aynor, SC Employee of PowerSouth Energy Maralyn A. Fries Phyllis Morrison Cooperative Cedar Rapids Metro Pilot Club

MARY DEAN APEL R. DAN ELDER, JR. BETTY MCCRARY Vera Langemeier Joy Thomas Elder Pilot Club of Raleigh Nancy Lee Bowen

MARY ANN TEER ANTHONY SALEMME GRACE BOYD Karen Cupit Barbara Mack Pat and Gary Jarvis

Amy Hurst HAZEL JENNINGS MR. JIMMIE HARDEN

Luncheon Pilot Club of Danville Ann Adams HELEN STEPHENSON

Pat and Gary Jarvis JESSIE RICHARDSON JAMES DARBY Nancy Lee Bowen Nell B. Beasley Pilot Club of Muncie

LESTER SCHULTE NORMA NORGREN DAVID SAUNDERS Ann Volker Nancy Lee Bowen Maralyn A. Fries

DANIEL RAMON FRANCES TYREE LINDON LAMPIN Ann Volker Pilot Club of Miami, OK Pilot Club of Nacogdoches

ALICE HAMILTON JERRY GOFORTH ANTHONY “TONY” WELCH Dorothy C. Franklin Pilot Club of Miami, OK Laurie Kaye

FRANCIS THAVENET MARIAN MICHAELOVE JOYCE KRAMER Pilot Club of Aynor, SC Amy Hurst Pilot Club of Omaha

WILLIAM “BILL” C. VEST

EVELYN PETERSEN RUTH HOOVER Joyce Curry Pilot Club of Muscatine Pilot Club of South Bend Maryann and Clarence Frazer

Maralyn and James Fries MRS. CAROLYN SMITH Pilot Club of Peoria Jesse & Sharon Hunt

W.P VANCE LUEDEKE

GINA NICHOLS Pilot Club of Hohenwald Jesse & Sharon Hunt

BURTON AND DOROTHY CROW RUTH CLEVELAND Barbara Crow Judy Jackson

Pilot Club of Carrollton ROBERT MAYNE

Maralyn and James Fries ROBERT BUDD

Pilot Club of Greater Toledo VICKIE NELSON

Maralyn and James Fries HELEN M. BOWLES

Pilot Club of St. Albans DANIEL RAMON

Maralyn and James Fries DORIS JEANE

Pilot Club of St. Albans JUDY SMITH

Pilot Club of Dallas DOROTHY “DOT” LEWIS

Amy Hurst T.J COLE Barbara Mack Pilot Club of Fitzgerald Joanne Mitchell

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PROJECTS

By Pilot Club of Jacksonville Secretary, Linda Kinnealy Many fundraising projects have been sponsored by the Pilot Club of Jacksonville through the years, but the most notable has been the Annual Antiques Show and Sale.

Our Club President Thelma Van Osten and District Governor Dorothy Horsfall opened our first Antiques Show in January, 1950 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The show was held in the Auditorium of the George Washington Hotel in January, 1950. It included 48 Exhibitors from 13 different states and proved to be a successful venture, which continues through the present time.

As the show and its revenue grew so did the responsibilities.

During the 1959-1960 Pilot year, it was decided to establish a special committee of our club members for the Antiques Show and Sale. That committee is still in place today and works effectively to coordinate work on the show.

After 25 years of hiring professional management for the Show, the Pilot Club elected to manage the show themselves. Pilots stepped up to shoulder the additional responsibilities in 1976 and profits increased. This allowed our club to expand its support to include more new projects to benefit our community.

The January, 1979 Antiques Show introduced the “Pilot Pantry” which offered hot and cold sandwiches, soup and chili, desserts, coffee, and cold drinks. All the food was homemade by our Pilots and the Pantry was an instant success.

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of our Annual Charities Antiques Show and Sale, the Pilot Club of Jacksonville committed to match $50,000 in donations raised by various charities and organizations in Jacksonville. With that encouragement, those organizations raised the money needed to receive the maximum matching funds available to them, thus bringing over $100,000 back into the community.

In 2002, another successful expansion was made to our basic Antiques Show and Sale of 1950. A Silent Auction was added. The number of items available for bids and the money raised has grown each year since. Our members cover the city seeking donations from a variety of businesses to make each Silent Auction better than the one before.

The Pilot Club of Jacksonville has been able to continue the show as a profitable project throughout the years despite the challenges of some serious economic downturns along the way. We are the longest continuously operating antiques show in the country. This is our major fund-raising event of the year and unlike other fundraisers it demands 100% participation from our Pilots. Some work is required all year long for this project. On the day before the Show opens, we begin the task of converting a huge empty “warehouse” into a beautiful, comfortable showcase for our Exhibitors and Patrons, and our excitement level rises. When we walk back in on Opening Day to apply the final touches, we are still amazed at the transformation that has been accomplished through our teamwork. The ugly duckling has become a swan!

In recognition of Pilot Club of Jacksonville’s 47 years of “human service”, Jake Godbold, Mayor of the City of Jacksonville proclaimed the week of January 12th, 1981 as Pilot Week “to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of their Annual Charities Antiques Show.”

The Pilot Club of Jacksonville is extremely proud of our 68 years of successful fundraising via our Antiques Show and Sale, enabling us to substantially benefit so many charitable organizations in our city.

In the 1960s and early 1970s, we dedicated our profits primarily to the purchase and renovation of 2 houses in separate sections of the city for the Girls Clubs of Jacksonville to use. As soon as the mortgages were paid off, we turned each property over to the community organization.

Linda Kinnealy,

During the late 1970s and 1980s, we dedicated our profits primarily to the purchase of 5 vans appropriate for the local Arthritis Foundation to use to transport their clients to various therapies and other activities. After those years, we distributed all of our funds raised from the Antiques Show to a variety of deserving agencies each year.

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In Pilot Friendship; Pilot Club of Jacksonville Secretary

The Pilot Club of Baytown 2017 Yellow Rose Gala

The Pilot Club of Baytown is planning the 2017 Yellow Rose Gala to be held Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m., at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, 1 Sylvan Beach Drive, in LaPorte. Pilots are excited to again bring the Gala to this beautiful historic waterfront venue on Galveston Bay. Pilot’s Special Guests this year are Shala & Chad Johnson. Chad, a military veteran and ExxonMobil employee/firefighter was involved in a 4-wheeler accident in 2013 and suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) which changed their lives forever. He was life flighted to Memorial Herman to Neuro ICU, has since endured two life-saving surgeries.

After awaking from his coma Chad had to re-learn to walk, talk, write, and function again. Standing by his side during this time was his wife, Shala, who then began having panic attacks, flashbacks, and nightmares - diagnosed to be Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Chad and Shala then worked to shed light on Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, helped pioneer a traumatic Brain Injury Support Group for survivors and caregivers, also developed a non-profit organization called “Prevention and Hope” with Traumatic Brain Injuries, to aide in giving hope to caregivers and survivors.

Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Pilot Club Gala is Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent, Randy O’Brien. Pilot members are out soliciting sponsors and attendees for the coming event. For more information about Pilot and the work we do in the community, please see www.pilotclubofbaytown.org Auctioneer for the Live Auction is Jim Wadzinski of Community Toyota and well known in the Baytown Little Theatre group. Pilot members are collecting silent and live auction items to be bid on during the festivities. Auction items are being donated by local businesses and Pilot Club members.

Since Chad Johnson’s accident/injury he has become very creative with wood working – and is donating a wooden painted flag he made to the Pilot live auction.

Pilot is also accepting corporate donations at various levels of sponsorships from $250 on up. A Memory Wall will be on display at the Gala to honor or recognize a friend or loved one, any donation amount. An ad in the Gala program is as little as $50 and more. Dinner reservations are $75, made with any Pilot member or by calling 281-424-7838. The proceeds from this annual fundraiser go directly into community projects.

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FUNDRAISING

By PI Fundraising Coordinator, Suzanne Lester Sponsorships could make your Pilot Club more successful.

Every club wants to be successful. Asking for a sponsorship creates a symbolic relationship where these contributions help the club, and in turn, the club spreads their sponsor’s business name with advertising throughout the community.

Your club cannot survive with the lack of funds. You cannot depend on fundraising alone. Sponsorships can really help you maintain your visibility within the community while marketing value and tax deductions are given to the sponsors.

Sponsorships are prevalent because they make sense. Huge world class sporting events such as soccer, football and golf would not look the same without the advertising of sponsors. Local events such as festivals, fashion shows, dinners and auctions typically display logos marketing their sponsors. Businesses spend a considerable sum on advertising.

Your event could offer advertising with the exposure you provide when you promote your event distributing your flyer, etc. You can feature their logo in your program, invite a representative to speak or have a table at your event. This is easier than simply asking for money because you are giving

them something they need. I have never heard of a business having too much advertising or exposure.

How do you attract a business to sponsor your Pilot Club or event? Have a clear-cut answer to what the company will benefit from supporting your cause with a clear strategy on how your marketing plan aligns with theirs. Focus on building a relationship with the sponsor.

When you approach a potential sponsor, have a well-written donation and sponsorship packet with the request letter, sponsor form, prospective event flyer, press release and information about your club. In the information about your Pilot Club, use photos and statistics on your projects, results and community service. The sponsorship form could have various levels of support with the advantages they receive for each level. Advantages could include space for their banner at your event, their logo on your website with a link to their website, mentions or photos in your newsletter.

Again, an information table to display or provide samples or “give away” items at your event is always an easy one for sponsors.

Most of these ideas will not cost you anything. But this exposure is worth money to every business. They need to be involved in the community because it is good for their image and you can provide that. Take the sponsorship packet in personally and start building a relationship. This is more a relationship and considered an exchange than a donation.

You have something to offer and they have something to give. Almost every good business has a budget for community affairs. Only those who ask will receive. Why not your Pilot Club?

The 4 R’s in Sponsorship Relationship – create the relationship Recruit- ask the business to partner with you as a sponsor Reward – always present the sponsor with a framed certificate of appreciation or plaque and a thank you letter for their files. Take a photo of the presentation and use it everywhere you can.

Retain – the sponsor by sending a follow-up on how the money raised was used. Send your newesletter and other items to keep in touch. You may be returning and this relationship will make each visit more comfortable.

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PROJECTS By 2017-2018 PI Projects Coordinator, Michelle Davis Pilot has a lot of awesome projects going on all year long.

I’ve been reading and seeing pictures on social media of Traumatic Brain Injury camps, proms for kids with special needs, bicycle rodeos and BrainMinder™ presentations to name just a few. However, not all the clubs in Pilot always have the budget or number of Pilots to do these types of projects.

Does size matter when it comes to projects in Pilot? I personally do not think so. The Pilot Club of Greater Stark County (Canton, OH) currently has only six active members, but they are doing some incredible projects that don’t take a lot of manpower or money. I spoke with the President of the club, Mary Mueller, about some of the projects their club has in their Plan of Works for this year. Here’s an example of a few: • They make and give away trauma dolls to the local children’s hospital. These are stuffed cloth dolls that have no face or clothing. They leave that up to the children to create. They are given to children who need a little someone to love.

• They host an adult coloring time with residents of a local nursing home. The adult coloring pages are printed off the internet for free. Coloring has been proven to be very therapeutic for adults.

• They send in old greeting cards to St. Jude in a location near Las Vegas who recycles them into new greeting cards.

• They volunteer once a month to donate food to help feed the needy.

• They make 2”x2” crocheted prayer squares to give those in need.

• They hand write thank you notes to special needs teachers in local schools.

• Hand out CHAD (Children Have an Identity) stickers for car seats.

• Collect can tabs for Ronald McDonald House These are just a few of the 15+ projects that this club does.

Though it’s a small club, they are mighty in the ability to make a difference and serve their community. Who knows down the road, as this club grows some of these service projects will continue to grow as well. All great things start small!

In Pilot Friendship;

Michelle Davis

michellerdavis@comcast.net 2017-18 PI Projects Coordinator PILOTLOG SPRING 2017 | 29

2016-2017 MATCHING GRANT RECIPIENTS

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Pilot volunteers in communities like yours have made a big difference.