The Anchor - February 2013

January / February 2013

The Anchor Do More. Care More. Be More.

INSIDE • Be in the Know!

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e hope everyone is having a great winter of Anchor activities! Some of you will be busy attending your district

conferences. We know they will be a great success, and you will learn lots to bring back to your individual clubs. If you are attending, we have some very exciting news to share with you there, so get excited!

• Dues Delinquencies • 1st Anchor Leadership Summit • New Policies • Club News Find us on Facebook!

Be in the Know!

We need your contact info!

We cannot stress enough the importance of having and keeping updated member contact information at Pilot HQ! We are communicating electronically now and introducing lots of information about exciting new things for Anchors. We don’t want you to miss anything! For most clubs, we do not have the most updated information.

The Anchor Clubs that do not have district conferences or are unable to attend will receive the information given out at districts electronically. In order to do this, we MUST have each Anchor club’s officers’ and advisor’s names and contact information in our system right away. Our big goal is to have every Anchor member in our database!

Please have all club members complete an Anchor Member Information Form here http://www.pilotinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ANCHOR-CLUB-MEMBERSHIP-ROSTER-2013.pdf, and email the forms to administration@pilothq. org as soon as possible!

Advisors – please don’t forget to submit an updated form also!

Dues Delinqencies As of February 20, 2013, several clubs still have not paid this year’s international dues. A list of outstanding clubs can be found at the following link: http://www.pilotinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-Clubs-still-owing-International-dues.pdf

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Be More… Be There: First Anchor Leadership Summit The FIRST Anchor Leadership Summit will be held in conjunction with the Pilot International Convention and Leadership Conference in New Orleans, July 10-14th. This event is for all Anchors and advisors!

Leadership: • • • •

Special Anchor activities in conjunction with new national partners.

Nationally known leadership speakers and workshops.

New programming and materials for clubs.

Build your college and work resume by adding new leadership skills.

Community Service: • • •

Celebrate our national service accomplishments with Anchors and Pilots!

Perform community service for those in the New Orleans area!

Learn how to make a difference through fundraising, volunteerism and community service.

FUN:

Visit the best venues for teens in New Orleans! See great attractions like Mardi Gras World, Café Du Monde, and more!

Experience the warm and friendly New Orleans culture. Meet other Anchors and advisors from all over the world!

Make plans to attend now by registering on-line at: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=pilotint&id=2 You can also use the registration form attached to this newsletter or download it at: http://www.pilotinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-PI-Convention-Registration-Form.pdf

This is a BIG EVENT, and we know you need more information about the Summit.

We’ve got the answers to frequently asked questions below: How much is the cost for the Anchor Leadership Summit?

The registration fee is $235. After June 1st the fee goes up to $352.50.

What is included in the costs?

General leadership sessions, business meetings and materials, breakouts, two luncheons, fun night and Summit materials are included. Hotel, transportation, other meals, activities and incidentals are on your own.

How do I make hotel reservations?

The Sheraton New Orleans is the location of this year’s convention and leadership summit. Please call the hotel directly at 1.888.627.7033 and follow the instructions on the convention registration form when making your reservations. Hotel reservations may also be made on-line through the Pilot International website. PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to stay at a hotel other than the host hotel – the Sheraton New Orleans – you must add an additional $100 to your registration fee to offset our booked meeting space.

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What about air travel? What about parking at the hotel if we drive?

Please make your own air travel arrangements. All major airlines and discount carriers service New Orleans International Airport. Discounted parking is available at the hotel. Please see the registration form for rates.

Anchor Internships For Anchor Leadership Summit Interested in being an Anchor Intern and getting your registration fee waived while learning how to put on an event for one thousand people? Apply to be a convention intern! Thanks to a generous donor, we are able to offer 4 internships. Complete and follow the instructions on the application to submit it. Interns will also be provided with a hotel room at the hotel on July 9th so that they can be available for a meeting/orientation July 10th and to begin working. The Anchor interns will share the room on the night of the 9th.

Click here to download the 2013 Anchor Internship Application: http://www.pilotinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Anchor-Intern-Application.pdf.

What exactly will I do if selected as an intern?

You will gain unparalleled experience in event management and leadership by working behind the scenes with Pilot and Anchor leaders, staff and volunteers. They will help with registration, The Market Place, luncheon and dinner set-up, AV, newsletter and any other programming or events as needed. You will be able to attend all Anchor Leadership Summit sessions and work alongside our top leaders to ensure the event is a great success for all! It’s a great resume builder, and you get to have a lot of fun!

Important New Anchor Club Policies The Pilot International Executive Committee approved a number of changes to the Anchor Club youth division at their January EC meeting. More in depth information will be provided at International Convention in New Orleans, so please be making plans to attend.

New Anchor Year

Effective this summer, the Anchor year will change to start August 1 and run through July 31st. The main reason for this change is to meet the need to run more concurrent to most school academic calendars, so Anchor clubs can be involved in service, activities and programming throughout the school year and in the summer as they would like. Dues will cover this full year. They will be collected in October of each year, and will be due to PIHQ by November 1. More about this opportunity to DO MORE will be discussed at International Convention in New Orleans. This change is a great chance to work with your sponsoring Pilot Clubs, if applicable, to hold fundraisers in the spring and summer, so your club is ready to go come the start of the fall school year!

Dues Change for Elementary and Middle School Clubs

Effective immediately, dues for newly chartering clubs are $10 per member. For existing clubs, the change goes into effect during the next regular dues cycle – now due November 1. The increase will go toward helping implement new Anchor programming.

New Chartering Requirements

The requirement to have a minimum of 15 members to charter a club has been changed to 10. In addition, clubs may be chartered without a sponsoring Pilot Club or member (however, it would be great if there is a nearby Pilot club or member that would like to be the sponsor!). We are excited about the growth opportunities these new changes will open up for youth wishing to serve in their neighborhoods and communities. Clubs still must have an adult advisor, but we do not require the adult to be a school representative, faculty member or employee.

We are excited to announce the first club to charter using some of the new changes is the Mt. Pleasant Anchor Club in Mt. Pleasant, TX under the advisement of Betty Reese and the sponsorship of the Pilot Club of Mt. Pleasant. The club chartered on Valentine’s Day (February 14th) . We know the members will be bringing lots of love to the community. Congratulations!

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Anchors Care More: Club News Astronaut High School Anchor Club, FL (Advisor: Melissa Feaster, Sponsor PC: Titusville, FL)

Anchor Clubs are pleased to announce that Astronaut High School Anchor Club in Titusville, FL was welcomed to the Anchor family on December 1, 2012 with 28 members. The installation of the Astronaut High School Anchor Club was held at the LaCita Country Club in Titusville, FL, and Pilot International President, Winnie Brewer, was the guest speaker at Installation. Winnie is shown in the front row with the newly installed members. Congratulations!

John Carroll High School Anchor Club, FL

(Advisor: Rebecca Dempsey, Sponsoring Pilot Club: Ft. Pierce, FL) Installation of new members to the Anchor Club of John Carroll High School, FL showing off their new Anchor shirts.

St. John Lutheran High School Anchor Club, FL (Advisor: Jennifer Fontaine, Sponsor PC: TBD)

In An Anchor’s Own Words...by Elizabeth Rockey, VP “This service activity is one we carry in our hearts all year long. Children in third world countries are not as fortunate as many of us in the United States. For many children, December 25th is just another day struggling to find food and clean water. Our Anchor Club sponsored Operation Christmas Child and got our church and school community involved. This organization asks for donations of shoe boxes filled with children’s toys, necessary hygiene utensils, school supplies and a Bible to send to the children in different countries. Participating in this service project helps to spread the Word of God to all the children who may not know about Jesus. Our Anchor Club advisor, Mrs. Fontaine, hoped we would donate at least 100 shoeboxes. Exceeding expectations, we engaged our entire community in donating 350 shoe boxes. Anchor Club was thrilled to hear that the whole school was as excited about serving others as we were. There were bar codes on the back of the shoe boxes that we can scan to tell us where they were shipped, so we can continue to pray and thank God that the children may be blessed through our simple gifts. Our Anchor Club is excited about loving locally and giving globally, and this is one way we have put such a saying into action.”

Walton High School Anchor Club, FL (Advisor: Johnnie Kay, Sponsor PC: TBD)

The Walton High School Anchor Club hosted its 2nd Annual “Give Kids the World” Ice Cream for Breakfast Fundraiser in January. Give Kids the World President Pamela Landwirth was present on Friday to speak to the Walton High School student body. Ms. Landwirth gave a brief presentation about the GKTW village and the importance of its supporters and volunteers. She also praised WHS

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Anchors’ efforts. While in the Kissimmee area for the Florida District Anchor Convention, WHS Anchor Club members will return to the village to volunteer on February 28th. Major Clayton of GKTW (shown with AC member Megan Matthews) was able to make a guest appearance at the Ice Cream for Breakfast Social, and the club raised $540 for the organization. Walton High School Anchor Club has been working with Give Kids the World for three years. Give Kids the World is a non-profit organization that provides a much-needed weeklong vacation for children facing life-threatening illnesses and their families.

It is a partner with the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and many of the children’s wishes are fulfilled while in Orlando.

The Hempfield High School Anchor Club (Lancaster, PA) The Hempfield High School Anchor Club held their annual Coffee House on Friday, January 18, 2013 in the high school gym. Students, parents and community members lounged on chairs and couches while sipping coffee and hot chocolate. Attendees enjoyed a variety of music performed by student bands. The Faculty Band even kicked off the evening’s event! National Art Honor Society student-created art was for sale, and items donated by The Pilot Club of Lancaster, Inc. were raffled off. The $500 proceeds were presented to the Milagro House, a local shelter for women and children.

Owen J. Roberts High School Anchor Club (Valley Forge, PA) (Advisors: Kimberly Nagy and Anna DePaol, Sponsor PC: Valley Forge, PA)

The Owen J. Roberts High School Anchor Club in Valley Forge, PA organized and hosted a Holiday tea for more than 200 senior citizens and retired teachers following the 7th Annual Holiday Concert program at their school. While the club served light refreshments, the freshman choir and string orchestra provided entertainment. A surprise visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus added to the festivities. Shown are (L to R): Sarah Hampton. Kim Nagy (Advisor), Mary Grace Keller, Emma Pizzi and Maddy Nosia.

Get More.

Need exposure for your club?

Be part of the next edition of The Anchor newsletter, scheduled to be emailed in April. We want to know what your Club is doing, so email your news, photos, newspaper articles, etc. to anchor@pilothq.org.

Need Help? Info? Suggestions? Feedback?

Your continued dedication and commitment to our Anchors is what makes this program so rewarding. We want to hear from you! We want to help advisors and members along the Anchor journey. Contact Louise at louise@pilothq.org or anchor@pilothq.org or the PI headquarters at 102 Preston Court, Macon, Ga 31210-57868; Phone: 478-477-1208.

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2013 Pilot International Annual Convention & Leadership Conference Sheraton New Orleans, July 10 - 14, 2013 REGISTRATION TYPE - CHOOSE ONE. SUBMIT ONE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH ATTENDEE. Delegate

Navigators

Other Pilot

If Pilot Member, please provide year you joined PIlot International.

AGE AT CONVENTION:

ONLY 1 DELEGATE PER CLUB

Anchor

Co-Pilot (Spouse)

Registration Fee $200* [Registration Fee includes 2 Luncheons, Co-Pilot Breakfast & Hospitality Suite] * After June 1 - $300

I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF PILOT INTERNATIONAL SINCE:

Registration Fee $235* [Registration Fee includes General Sessions, Business Meetings, Break-Outs, 2 Luncheons & Anchor Convention] * After June 1 - $352.50

EXTRA LUNCHEON TICKETS $60 each

Please specify number of additional tickets required, and add to registration total.

Friday

“Celebrate Excellence” (FIRST NAME)

(LAST NAME)

(PREFERRED NAME FOR BADGE)

CITY

STATE

ZIP

DAYTIME PHONE

PREFERRED EMAIL ADDRESS

CELL PHONE

Anchor/Pilot Club of (specify above)

DISTRICT

Do you require special assistance? If so, please describe.

Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number

JULY 8

JULY 9

Please fill out the following summary to determine your registration fee total. Enclose a check for the total amount OR complete the required credit card information box at the bottom of this page. Registration is not complete until payment is received. Please contact the hotel directly to reserve and pay for your room.

Extra Luncheon Ticket Amount Total: #___

Optional Guided New Orleans Area Tours Wednesday Afternoon, July 10, 2013: #____

WWII Museum - $50/ea

@$60/ea =

TICKETS

Please indicate number of tickets required. You may choose only one tour option.

Early registration required as space is limited. You will be notified if your selected tour is unavailable.

#____

“New Orleans City” Tour. Fully guided bus tour of New Orleans area sights and points of interest. 3 hrs.

“Afternoon With the Heroes” Tour. Roundtrip motorcoach trip to the inspiring National WWII Museum in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. 4 hrs.

Plantation Tour - $55/ea #____

Riverboat Tour - $50/ea

“Splendor Under The Oaks” Tour. Fully guided roundtrip motorcoach tour to Oak Alley Plantation.

4 hrs.

“Cruising Along Aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen” Tour. Narrated Mississippi riverboat cruise. 3 hrs.

#____

MASTERCARD

AMERICAN EXPRESS

+ $_____

Optional Guided Tour Ticket Amount Total: #___ @$____ /ea = + $_____ TICKETS

Add $5 if paying by credit card:

+ $_____

REGISTRATION TOTAL: = $_____ CHECK ENCLOSED: PAYING BY CREDIT CARD: *** See information below. ***

Complete if paying by Credit Card (add $5 to total amount for credit card processing fees): VISA

$_____ + $_____

Late Fee (If Applicable):

DEPARTURE DATE (please specify):

City Tour - $35/ea

2013 Pilot International Annual Convention and Leadership Conference Registration Fee Summary

Basic Registration Fee Amount:

JULY 10

#____

Account Number

Exp. Date

Name on Card

CSC#

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE

Club ____________ Dist. __________ Personal __________________________

If Anchor, Co-Pilot, Navigator/Non-Pilot, please specify the name of Pilot with whom you are attending convention.

ARRIVAL DATE:

Saturday

“The Brilliance of Service, The Gift of Self”

MAILING ADDRESS

#____

Registration # ___________ Check # __________ Amt. __________

Registration Fee $200* [Registration Fee includes 3 lunches, snacks and activities such as aquarium, zoo and New Orleans School of Cooking] * After June 1 - $300

Registration Fee $275* [Registration Fee includes General Sessions, Business Meetings, Break-Outs and 2 Luncheons] * After June 1 - $412.50

Office Use Only:

REGISTRATION FORM

2013 Pilot International Annual Convention & Leadership Conference Sheraton New Orleans, July 10 - 14, 2013

REGISTRATION FORM, continued.

If you can serve on a committee, please check one below:

CHECK APPROPRIATE 2013 - 2014 OFFICE:

REGISTRATION (Wednesday, July 10) DOORKEEPERS (Thursday - Saturday, July 11 - 13)

Pilot Club Office: President

FLOOR TELLERS (Business Sessions, Thursday, July 11)

Founders Fund Rep.

District Office:

FOUNDERS FUND (Wednesday & Thursday, July 10 & 11)

Gov.

Gov. Elect

Lt. Gov.

ELECTION (Thursday & Friday, July 11 & 12)

Sec.

Treas.

Founders Fund Rep.

NEWSLETTER (Thursday & Friday, July 11 - 13)

REGION

Other: (Please Specify)

Committee Members will be contacted prior to international convention to be informed of required duties and to sign up for 1-2 hour shifts.

IMPORTANT HOTEL INFORMATION In order to avoid being charged an extra $35 by the hotel, please be sure to book your room in one occupant’s name and ONE OCCUPANT’S NAME ONLY. Many hotels are currently charging an extra $35 fee if rooms are booked in more than one name. This is a charge you can and should avoid. The single person in whose name the room is booked is responsible for picking up all keys for any additional occupants at check-in.

Room rates at the Sheraton New Orleans hotel are $139 plus tax per night for international conference attendees. The rate is good for three days prior and three days after the event.

Parking charges are $26.60/per day which INCLUDES the discount given for convention attendees.

If you choose to stay at a hotel OTHER than the convention hotel, please add $100 to each registration fee. Our complimentary meeting space is based on the number of Pilot rooms sold at the convention hotel. CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration fee - less $75.00 handling charge - will be refunded if your written cancellation is received by Pilot International Headquarters by June 1, 2013.

Send one completed Registration Form for each individual registering to: Pilot International Headquarters, 102 Preston Court, Macon, GA 31210, or FAX (478) 477-6978, or register online at www.pilotinternational.org (click on the “2013 PI Convention” heading). Checks payable to Pilot International or applicable Credit Card information as requested on the Registration Form must accompany registration. Hotel reservations may also be made online through the Pilot International website, or you may call Sheraton New Orleans (1-888-627-7033).