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PILOT INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Winnie Brewer
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Melanie Schild
EDITOR OF PILOT LOG & COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING GRAPHICS Julianne Gleaton
Contributing Editor Paige Henson Our Mission: To serve by furthering Pilot International’s humanitarian efforts through charitable, educational, and research programs in communities throughout the world. The Pilot Log is the official publication of Pilot International. The Pilot Log (ISSN#1045-179X) is published quarterly at Pilot International Headquarters, 102 Prescot Court, Macon, Georgia 31210. Printed in U.S.A., Copyright 2012 Pilot International. Subscriptions US$10.00, US$15.00 mailed outside North America. Periodicals Postage Paid at Macon, GA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Pilot Log, 102 Preston Court, Macon, GA 31210. As the official publication of Pilot International, this magazine carries authorized statements and articles regarding the activities and programs of the organization. Opinions expressed in signed articles are those of the writer and are not necessarily the official views of Pilot International. The editor is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts.
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NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY STATEMENT Pilot International and The Foundation affirm 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. PILOT INTERNATIONAL 102 Preston Court Macon, GA 31210-5768 (478) 477-1208 FAX: (478) 477-6978 www.pilotinternational.org 2 Pilot Log FALL 2012
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Meet Winnie Brewer - New PI President
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Is the Risk too Great? Your Child On Football
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Large Pilot Clubs Share Their Secrets
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South Carolina District Assists Campers
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Convention photos in this issue provided by Pilots Cindy Weaver, Leanne Hansard, and Roben Porta.
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P re s i d e n t ’ s M E SS A G E
Dear Pilots, In October, we celebrate Founder’s Day, marking Pilot’s 91st year of friendship & service. We have come so far on this wondrous journey, and Pilot continues to build its legacy of volunteer service, assisting those who need us most. No matter what forms our clubs, districts, or international service take, you can be assured all lives involved are changed – touched – in a positive, life-affirming way! No matter where we are in our own lives, fall never fails to usher in a renewed sense of inspiration and commitment. It is my hope that we Pilots can harness this spirit and renew our own commitment to Pilot. I encourage you all, at this time of the year, to Commit to Excellence! Commit to Excellence in yourself. Commit to Excellence in your clubs. Commit to Excellence in your service to others as you continue to touch lives, doing the good work of Pilot supporting its brain health initiatives as well as other visible services in your communities. Just as autumn is a season of change, Pilot International is now in its own season of change. As I encourage you to Commit to Excellence, know that Pilot International is doing the same. In its effort to Commit to Excellence, Pilot is enlisting your help to chart a new course. Recently, an online survey was sent out to all Pilot and Anchor Club members asking for input regarding member services and programs and other aspects of Pilot that may need to be addressed. We encourage all of you to respond to this survey as your input will determine the path Pilot follows into the future. It is our goal to use the results of these surveys to make a number of substantive, positive changes to ensure that Pilot is nourished and encouraged to grow. Growth is absolutely vital to our existence as an organization. It is our responsibility and our mission to make sure Pilot endures to see its Centennial and thrives thereafter. This Pilot year, I urge you to employ bold efforts to increase membership in your clubs. Push harder than ever before to add more Pilot Clubs in your districts. Pilot touches so many lives and does such remarkable service work on the community level, it is important that we understand that to increase our service reach, we must have the resources in place to succeed. Pilot’s most valuable resource is its people. We must have the courage to reach out and touch more lives, inspiring new Pilots to spread our mission throughout the world. We must find ways to recruit and retain members in Pilot through community awareness. One of the best ways to bring awareness to Pilot is to be involved in your local Anchor club. If you missed the video about one of our many, many Anchor “stars,” Eli Black, you can view it now on the Pilot International Headquarters Facebook Page. Eli’s compelling story is just one example of the high caliber of young volunteers involved in our Anchor program. I truly believe that Anchors are the Pilots of tomorrow. They are key to the future success of our organization. Let’s commit to them and continue to cultivate this program, nurturing the volunteer spirit of these amazing young people. Every year at this time, like so many of you, I am enchanted again by the colorful splendor of autumn. As the leaves begin to turn and fall, I notice how each one is different and yet so much like its brothers and sisters – each one brilliantly changing and then following its own new adventure in the wind. We Pilots are not unlike these hearty but beautiful leaves. Together, we cling steadfastly to the principles set forth in our Code of Ethics, our own deeply rooted tree. But it is then our privilege and our responsibility to go out into the world – using our own unique talents and gifts – to spread the mission of Pilot through our commitment to service around the world. Just as we delight in the soft touch of an autumn leaf falling and touching our cheek, we must remember that “…whatever a Pilot touches shall be ennobled by that touch.” The mission of Pilot is a noble mission indeed, and I am honored to serve as its President for the 2012-2013 year. Best wishes for a lovely season! In Pilot,
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‘Doing the Most Good’
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Meet Winnie Brewer
‘Doing the most good’ a High Priority for New PI President
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President Winnie Brewer is all about volunteer service. Indeed, most conversations with her include the subject in one form or another. Even her work as a paralegal (in her husband’s law office in Titusville, Florida is viewed by Winnie as service…a great opportunity to help others. Says Winnie: “I love my job! I see clients bloom as we assist them through what are often life-altering transitions.” She was born Winifred Mary Plummer in Quincy, Massachusetts, the eldest of seven children -- four girls and three boys. Her parents moved their clan to Florida in 1969. Because her mother worked nights as an intensive care nurse, and her dad left the house for his work in the early morning hours, it was Winnie’s responsibility to get her siblings up, fed, dressed, and out the door. Those early experiences as much as any, she believes, helped shape and prepare her as a nurturer and future leader. Her volunteer heart beats with conviction, and she prizes most the ideals of “honesty and loyalty” in friendship and in service. Known for her empathy for the plight of others (“sometimes to a fault,” she says), Winnie has always worked hard for those things most important to her. As a youngster, she was an ardent bell ringer for the Salvation Army, determined, she told others, to “bring happiness to people who have nothing.” During her high school years, as well as later as an adult college student and mother, Winnie held down either part or full-time jobs and volunteered as much time would allow. In Titusville, she pitched in to help with several fundraisers benefitting a local hospital, and soon Foundation Director Emma Humphrey, impressed by Winnie’s passion for volunteering and hard work ethic, introduced her to the world of Pilot. She joined the Pilot Club of Titusville in June, 1993, and has never looked back.
Michael, Chelsea and Christopher, 3 of Winnie’s 12 grandchildren.
A well-traveled sewing machine.
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Winnie & Steve Brewer of Titusville, FL
President Winnie with Anchors. Building Anchor Clubs will take on great importance during Winnie’s administration.
Today, Winnie and Steve Brewer are enthusiastic contributors to, and volunteers for, the Surfing Nosara Foundation in Nosara, Costa Rica. Founded by a group of expatriate American surfers living and working in Nosara, SNF provides an opportunity for the couple to give back to a country and a lifestyle they have embraced for many years during their vacation ‘down time’. NSF focuses primarily on assisting Nosara schools and their students – furnishing school supplies, repairing interiors, painting exteriors, and providing monetary support for the families of students most in need. For the Brewers, the rewards have outweighed any sacrifices. Winnie laughs when she recalls Steve carrying a sewing machine on the airplane all the way from Florida to Central America to donate to a Home Economics class in Nosara. Most recently, both separately raised money to replace a window in a classroom for special needs children there. The Brewers are grandparents of a child with Down Syndrome; assisting children with special needs is especially important to them. Nobody would say it would be easy to be President of a large, international organization like Pilot, whose stalwart history stretches back to the early days of women’s suffrage. Demure and soft-spoken, Winnie will tell you without hesitation, however, that the changes she and her executive board envision for Pilot might be some of the biggest challenges the organization have ever faced. On the agenda are the beginnings of new initiatives, strategic partnerships, an unprecedented level of service support to clubs, and new growth efforts, especially for the 9,000-member-strong Anchor program, the proverbial “jewel in the crown” of Pilot. “The Anchor program has tremendous potential and the PI Executive Committee’s vision for it will help ensure Pilot’s future for another 90 years and beyond,” she said. Because the path of compelling and often-controversial change is never easy, the new President plans to lead by example, and she relishes the idea of having a team of strong, supportive leaders behind her. “As PI President, I would never expect any Pilot team at any level to do anything I wouldn’t do myself,” she says. “It’s my job to encourage and equip Pilot leaders with all the tools and resources they need to be great ambassadors for our organization.” She added: “This is a transition year of progress, a ‘turning point’ for Pilot. I quote author Frederick B. Wilcox who wrote: ‘Progress always involves risk; you can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first.’ “
“I would never expect any Pilot team at any level to do any thing I wouldn’t do myself ”
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2012-13 District Governors
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AL Beckie Martin
AR-OK Marty Louthan
FL Rene’ Naughton
GA Gail Sharber
KY-OH-WV Joann Scholl
LA Lisa Price
BAHAMAS Sonia Williams
COED Eve Hamilton
JAPAN Tamii Uchida
KS-MO Kathy Elevier
MI-IN Mary Lukemeier
MIDWEST Connie Moore
MS Janie Cirlot-New
NC Harriett Lennon
NE-POTOMAC Trudy Houck
SC Peggy Benton
SW Mary Merrell
TN Lynn Gibson
TX Verlene Mikulenka
VA Cathryn Gore
BRAIN • MINDERS
Scholarship House Residents Help Pilots Residents of the LaVerne Weddle Pilot Scholarship House helped members of the Pilot Club of Tallahassee, FL at the 27th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease & Education Conference held in February at Florida State University College of Medicine. The event drew more than 200 caregivers and health professionals. Scholarship House residents assisted with registration and helped serve a continental breakfast to attendees. Their participation generated interest among attendees who inquired about Pilot Club and its services to the community. The united effort was so successful Pilot Scholarship House residents may now help the club with future BrainMinders™ programs.
L to r: Students Brooke Nardi, James Taylor Alsabrook, and Clayton Scarborough with Eastman Club’s Projects Division Coordinator Nylan Hinson
Safety Posters Promote Brain Safety Winners of the BrainMinders™ poster contest in March, show off their “Play Safe, Play Smart…Protect Your Brain for Life” artwork. Each March, the Pilot Club of Eastman, GA sponsors this event for Dodge County Middle School students to build awareness about brain safety. Winners receive cash awards of $100; $50; and $25.
Week of the Young Child More than 150 children enjoyed BrainMinders™ presentations by the Pilot Club of Oakridge members during the Oak Ridge Children’s Museum’s “Week of the Young Child.”
L to r: School nurse Lynn Cooper; School Counselor Jessie Stone; Bethany Health Care Services Worker Erika Benninger; and Bay City Pilots Sandra Anderson, Pam Davis and Myrna Pontiff
Buddies Help Present Buddies In May, the Pilot Club of Bay City, TX presented a BrainMinder Buddies™ event to 328 students at John Cherry Elementary School. Due to the large crowd (their largest audience ever!), Bay City Pilots enlisted help from two school staff members and a willing assistant from Bethany Healthcare Services.
BRAIN • NEWS
Do helmets provide enough protection for developing brains?
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Is the risk too great?
Your Child’s Brain on Football By Paige Henson
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s alarming new information on the dangers of even mild head injuries associated with contact sports goes mainstream, parents, and grandparents are faced with difficult decisions: is the passion for the sport worth the risk? The National Federation of State High Schools cites that the 16 straight years of growth in 11-player football programs in secondary schools is waning since the suicide of 43 year-old NFL star linebacker Junior Seau. Some speculate that Seau’s death was caused by the cumulative effect over time of head injuries incurred playing football resulting in post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) and depression. Mary Ann Easterling, widow of starting safety for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1970s Ray Easterling, is suing the NFL after her husband’s suicide four months ago following decades of suffering from dementia. Ray Easterling’s autopsy confirmed that his dementia was a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a disease caused by repeated hits to his head. Many pediatric specialists fear that youth football and contact sports such as boxing for ages 6, 7, 8, or 9 year-olds is especially egregious, due to the risks of head injuries early in the lifetime of a developing brain. A recent study placed sensors in the helmets of seven youth football players, ages 6-8, and impact measurements were taken during practice. Five per cent of the time, impact levels reached those experienced in a car accident. Based on these findings, impact projects are now underway in some colleges, too. Easterling’s widow claims that when her husband’s symptoms began to appear in the 1990s, the NFL was not admitting that concussions were a problem, yet as far back as the 1920s, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) was linking continual head impacts to neurological disorders and diseases. The ‘impact of the impact’ clearly threatens the multibillion dollar football industry. In 1994, the NFL published 16 reports denying the connection of repeated concussions to neurological disorders, and in 2010, they told Congress there was “not enough evidence” to determine the validity of the claims. To date, the NFL has not participated in impact measuring studies for young players, yet in 2007, the NFL Players Association established the “88 Plan,” named for
former Baltimore Colt/Hall of Famer John Mackey, who died in 2011 at the age of 69 with fronto-temporal dementia that left him paranoid and confused. The plan gives former players who suffer neurological disorders $88K annually for nursing home care and up to $50K annually for adult day care. Today, NFL leaders say they have begun looking hard at better protection for its players, and last year’s rule changes seem hopeful. Some neurological specialists say it is not enough. Certainly concussions however are dangerous occurrences, but neurologists contend that lesser head injuries – even those too slight to diagnose at the time, but which are repeated over and over in the course of a single game -- are just as dangerous, causing significant abnormalities in brain function. These “subconcussive,” blows are not always protected by helmets, and are, in actuality, a large part of the spectators’ pleasure. In a July, 2012 article in The Huffington Post, writer Lloyd Glauberman, PhD wrote, “Football’s attractiveness – the very essence of why people watch – is its controlled violence. Watching players collide at full speed and hearing the resulting “THACK!” of contact creates an adrenaline rush unlike that of any other sport. As talented as these athletes are, nobody would tune in or buy tickets if players were in shorts playing flag football.” Dr. Glauberman writes: “To state the obvious, the game of football will never be safe. The league can continue to tweak rules to decrease full speed collisions and fine or suspend players for unnecessary headshots…but that’s pretty much it. Any other changes would castrate the game.” The American Headache Society recently held a conference focusing on traumatic brain injuries in sports, in combat scenarios, and in general. “Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an increasing medical problem today and those who experience severe and untreated blows to the brain may end up with serious neurological damage and long-lasting medical and psychological problems,” said AHS President Elizabeth Loder, MD. The cumulative effects of head trauma can create a certain point when nothing can be done to reverse the slow process of CTE. Mental health problems associated with CTE include memory problems, rage, personality changes and depression, but some problems don’t manifest until as many as 12 years later. The question of “do play” or “don’t play” is a hard one for parents and grandchildren who are enthusiasts themselves and who want their children physically active and engaged in team sports. Mounting evidence on the long-term effects of brain injuries, however, is forcing the dialogue, and the risk issues are no longer easy to ignore. n
--Sources: “On the Defensive” by Ariel Kaminer (The Ethicist) in the NY Times Magazine; an essay by psychologist Lloyd Glauberman, PhD in The Huffington Post; “Study of Retired NFL Players Finds Evidence of Brain Damage” by HealthDay News Reporter Maureen Salamon; “Traumatic Brain Injury Focus of AHS Scientific Conference” posted on June 20, 2012 with source material provided by Tartaglia Communications; “NFL’s Head Injury Denial Failed my Husband” by Mary Ann Easterling in USA Today/Forum, August, 2012; Wikipedia.org/ wiki/John_Mackey(American_football) www.pilotinternational.org 11
large pilot clubs share
secrets to growth & Retention success by Paige Henson
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side from the obvious -- more people to do the work involved in volunteer service, more opportunities to serve, more visibility in your community, greater chances of perpetuity -- there are many rewards to having a larger, more vibrant Pilot Club. We have polled some of the largest clubs within Pilot to uncover some of the ‘secrets’ to their success in growth and membership retention. Here are the insightful results. Pilot Club of Odessa, TX Chartered: 1978 Current Membership: 63 members •
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Each August, the Pilot Club of Odessa stages a carefullyorchestrated Share Pilot meeting, planned and chaired by at least two Pilots dedicated solely to the event. They understand that the key to new member retention is getting them involved as soon as possible and keeping them engaged. Getting new members involved as leaders early-on also ties them to the club. Odessa Pilots often hold their two Club Director* spots on the EC for newer members and tap them as Assistant Coordinators who will move up to Coordinator within a year. Odessa Pilots pair new members with seasoned members in a dynamic “Pilot Pal” program that mentors new members, helping them “navigate” the Pilot landscape. They keep all members well informed, sending several emails every month in addition to the club newsletter, The Poopdeck, that includes lifestyle tips, member photos, and club news. They also encourage all members to sign up for PI Headquarters’ Constant Contact communication so Odessa Pilots can keep up with the organization as a whole.
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The Odessa Club’s two mainstay/signature projects glean lots of local publicity because the club frequently submits news and notices to their local press. Said Publicity Chair Linda Terrell, “If folks don’t know your club exists and aren’t acquainted with its projects, it’s more difficult to attract new members.” *Odessa Directors greet members at the door at meetings and are in charge of sending cards, notes, and flowers when appropriate. This gives new members an opportunity to get to know other Pilots in their club quickly. Pilot Club of Jasper, AL Chartered: 1969 Current Membership: 67 members •
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reminders for attending meetings are communicated beforehand. “People will show up if they know they are expected to be there.” Relevant meeting content is a great way Jasper Pilot leaders keep members engaged. Community speakers include community leaders, fashion specialists, and other compelling presenters. Jasper’s Anchor Clubs are invited to meetings and often pitch in to help with Pilot projects and programs. This youthful interaction keeps Jasper Pilots up-to-date and energized. Jasper Pilots take the time and make the effort to get media coverage for their most high-profile events and projects. They also try to recruit media professionals as members so they can have a dedicated “go-to” publicist who can facilitate these efforts.
Pilot Club of Washington County, GA Chartered: 1977 Current Membership: 47 members •
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spectrum of local citizens. This benevolent outreach also provides a decided connectivity to any potential new members in their area. Club meeting content is interesting and the topics covered are relevant to members -- one reason Washington County members remain in the club year after year. They know the importance of making new members feel welcome and ‘at home’ as they get to know their new Pilot family.
Pilot Club of Nassau, the Bahamas Chartered: 1974 Current Membership: 59 members •
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They hold over-the-top Member Appreciation events. The world-renowned Royal Police Force Pop Band performed at their last one! Share Pilot events are often unique, including a dance event at a member’s home. Nassau Pilots are known for first-rate, high-profile fund raisers with glitter and glamour. These events occur annually, building community awareness over time. For many years, the club held its popular ‘Ebony Fashion Show,’ and for 30 years, the club’s community has turned out in droves for their ‘Thanks for the Memories Ball.’ The club’s service work is known to all in the area as being ‘fun, interesting and highly-enjoyable.’ The club presents well-planned, professional training events every year that often feature eminent speakers. Members are extremely active in recruiting others; one member has added 7 new members. Nassau Pilots work to keep their membership base diverse to maintain ‘deep’ talent base and a broader network of professionals. www.pilotinternational.org 13
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The thought “BIG” from the start; chartered with 29 members! While most Little Apple Pilots work outside their homes and have families, the club strives for a diverse membership in terms of backgrounds, career, interests, ages and life experiences. Knowing that members are busy people who need flexible schedules, meetings start on time and the programs are interesting, meaty, and member-friendly. “We don’t worry too much about protocol,” said one member. Their city of Manhattan is neither a “huge city,” nor a “small town,” so there is an opportunity to be diverse with different strengths that help better the club. The club has fostered a culture of genuine caring towards their community, and all strive to be sure those who need their help receive it. Manhattan Pilots can plug into projects that best resonate with them; because of the club’s large size and strength/ talent diversity, they are able to cover club operations, fund raising, and projects without wearing anyone out. They are open to new members, and nearly 100% of those invited as a guest actually join the club. Believe it or not, some Pilot Clubs prefer to limit their club size, but Manhattan Pilots have a warm and welcoming attitude those interested in participating. “We don’t have complainers or power struggles,” wrote one member. “Everyone steps up and takes a turn for some of the more time-consuming leadership roles, plus past leaders are always available to help new ones.” Potential members
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see this no-pressure, no-hassle membership as a real plus when they’re deciding whether or not to join. They utilize technology to save time and operate more efficiently. Their club’s dedicated website allows them to communicate easily with one another and others outside the club, and they use the site and email to invite new people to join them, disseminate interactive sign-ups for projects, notify members when a last-minute notice is called for, vote, and make reservations for meetings.
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They excel at branding. Iowa City Pilots have done an excellent job of making their name synonymous with brain health and brain safety because nearly every family is affected or knows someone who is. The club’s activities are engaging, the fund-raisers are proven. Community service projects are meaningful, and social events (i.e. a book club, Saturday a.m. breakfasts together, dinners before monthly meetings) are enjoyable. Who could pass up this much friendship & service? Realizing that not every member wants to participate in every club activity, Iowa City Pilots strive for flexibility in terms of expectation and member involvement. (There is, however, an expectation that all members join together for the club’s signature fund raiser – an annual breakfast/ bake sale/bazaar held each October). Members are diverse in many ways, including age. The club has an active, informal “70+ Altruistic Iowans” sub-group that works side-by-side with Iowa City Pilots of all ages. Share Pilot is a well-organized program held once each
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year, and all members are encouraged to recruit new members…and they do! Iowa City’s consistently large membership roster works to bring in even more new members, and it helps maintain a diverse membership. “There are so many people to enjoy!” wrote one member. Consistency in the monthly meeting date, time and place allows Pilots to plan and ensures a good turn-out. Communication is important. Iowa City Pilots use email and a newsletter to communicate, conduct committee work, and plan. Because the pool of potential candidates is large, leadership can be spread out. Iowa Pilots recognize that serving in office helps build Pilot knowledge, too, so recycling officers or one-person dictatorships are discouraged. Iowa City Pilots are well-known for their good works throughout the community, so others want to be a part of the club’s local service success to assist people they actually know.
Pilot Club of Canyon Lake, TX Chartered: 1970 Current Membership: 56 •
Canyon Lake is not a town, but a collective of several retirement communities situated around a large lake in Comal County. Canyon Lake Charter Pilots laid the groundwork for a club with a reputation for being deeply involved in service to its community, and that recognition has followed the club to this day with potential new members moving to the area from other places quickly becoming aware of the impact of the club in the community. Early Pilots helped establish the local library and worked hard to raise funds for those in need.
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Their care and friendliness set the tone for the club’s stellar profile as “the service club with caring, friendly, active members.” Consistency counts. The club holds two ambitious fund raisers annually – A “Wineless Cheese Play”/appetizer buffet in the fall, and a luncheon & style show in the spring. Both events are well-known and well-attended. Their area reach is broad. Canyon Lake Pilots are known for being accepting and caring, volunteers who not only give money, but many hours of time, volunteering every day of each week at one local organization or another. There is something for everyone. Pilots can choose from a slate of meaningful activities – from helping with safetyfocused bike rodeos for children, to playing Wii with the seniors at a local assisted living facility. Because the club is large and growing, every member has plenty of options for involvement. Canyon Lake Pilots are a proud, close-knit group supporting one another and their club’s endeavors. The closeness of members, however, does not result in exclusivity; they heartily welcome new members and the door is always open for those who want the camaraderie of others and the opportunities for service that the club provides.
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South Carolina District Assists Campers
Marshmallows, campfires, canoeing,and good reads!
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or several years, Pilot International’s South Carolina District has worked closely with Camp Burnt Gin (www.campburntgin@dhec.sc.gov) in Wedgefield, the only camp of its kind in the state serving children with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. Accredited by the American Campers Association, Camp Burnt Gin is operated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Division of
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Children with Special Health Care Needs. The Pilot Club of Sumter’s involvement dates back, possibly to the first camp established in the area in 1945. Annually, the camp serves 460 campers, ages 7-25. Each summer, campers enjoy recreational swimming, boating, fishing, arts & crafts, and sports & games. “Like all children, those with special needs just want to have fun,” reads the camp’s website.
“Things like marshmallows, campfires, singing, and fellowship.” Through the years, Pilot International Foundation matching grants have helped provide many needed items on the camp’s “wish list,” including an accessible swing set (Pilot Club of Sumter, 2002); an aquatic lift (Pilot Club of Bishopville, 2008); colorful, handmade flannel blankets (Pilot Club of Greenwood, 2011); and most recently, in June, a new library nook and
resource area equipped with furniture and bookshelves filled with more than 4,800 children’s books, including CDs and books-on-tape (Evening Sumter Pilot Club). In addition, Pilot Clubs throughout South Carolina continually make monetary donations and gifts of purchased items. The recent library nook was an ambitious project spearheaded by Evening Sumter Pilot Anita Kieslich after club members visited the camp in June, 2010 and saw its inadequate library area -- two broken bookcases, bean bag chairs unsuitable for children
with disabilities, and few books. One hundred per cent of Evening Sumter Pilots pitched in to see the project through to completion. Their work included raising funds; applying for a matching grant from Pilot; soliciting donated construction materials from “big box” retail stores and the local business community; lining up volunteers, including Co-Pilots headed by Dwayne Durham, to build the cabinets and shelves; decorating the area with paint and furniture; rounding up more than 4,000 donated children’s books, courtesy of Carol Elliott, a
“good Samaritan from Columbia;” and cataloguing the book collection. Construction was completed during the winter months while camp was not in session. Camp Director Marie Aimone said, “The South Carolina District of Pilot International is one of Camp Burnt Gin’s greatest supporters! Through their donations and advocacy for our program, they have helped improve the quality of our program and, in turn, made a significant impact in the lives of hundreds of special needs children.”n
Name Origin of “Camp Burnt Gin” Before the camp was established, a cotton gin was located on the site, but like many early cotton gins, it burned down. When people described the location of the area they would say: “…near the burnt gin.” The property and its camp and buildings were built during the 1930’s by FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and made available for use through the National Park Service. The early camping program for children with special needs was established around 1945, and was originally called the “Crippled Children’s Camp.” This was changed to “Camp Burnt Gin,” probably during the 1970s.
CLUB • NEWS Welcome Kettle Creek Pilots! A new Pilot Club was chartered in June. The Kettle Creek Pilot Club of Washington, Georgia/ Georgia District was organized by club builders extraordinaire, Pat Jarvis and Helen Winstead. The chartering event was attended by more than 60 people including (Past) PI President Beverly Wilkes, Winnie Brewer, former Executive Director Peggy Davidson, and other EC and Headquarters staff members. The charter club organized with 19 new Pilots.
CLUB • NEWS
Hooter’s girls, restaurant manager Jared Blair, and Panama City Pilots
What a Hoot!
Some of the hard-working Dumas Pilots are shown at this year’s Relay for Life, held in June
The Pilot Club of Panama City, FL has forged a helpful bond with its local Hooter’s Restaurant. The club holds benefit Pancake Breakfasts that allow members to serve coffee to customers and network about the services they provide. The restaurant generously provides the pancakes, the wait staff, and some great opportunities for Pilots.
Small but MIGHTY! The seven amazing members that comprise the Pilot Club of Dumas, TX are well-known in their small community for being the “go-to” volunteers with heart. In May, the club raised funds for the Relay for Life event by running a concession booth and selling cooling ties. Dumas Pilots also work closely with Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, the Moore County Citizens Corps Council for disaster relief, the Chamber of Commerce, the Texas TBI Foundation, the Talon Point Retreat (a division of Panhandle Children’s Foundation), Lifeline, the MS Foundation, and their local United Way. They also take cancer patients for treatment 50 miles away in Amarillo; volunteer & contribute to the local museum; sponsor at least four projects a year for two nursing homes; man a booth at the annual Health Fair; and present at least five BrainMinders™ programs for area schools and Girl Scout Troops. “We are hands-on volunteers. We pitch in for just about anything we approached to do,” writes 2011-12 Club President Barbara Johnson. The club was chartered in 1950.
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Jasper Mayor Sonny Posey (center) accepts a check for the Miracle Field. Pilots are l to r: Club President Leigh Ann Rotter; Kay Smith; Carole Foshee; Louise Dover (Charter Pilot); Mitzi Reed; and Walker Area Community Foundation Paul Kennedy.
A Special Needs Field Bleachers for the new Miracle Field were provided by the Pilot Club of Jasper, AL. The club raised $5,000 over a period of three years from its annual Tour of Homes and received a matching grant from Pilot International. The newly-constructed Miracle Field accommodates individuals (both athletes and spectators) who have special needs.
CLUB • NEWS
L to r: John Mark Carter, Blake Moore, Kaleb Zhang (Anchor Admiral), Kevin Zhang (former Anchor Admiral), Fund Raising Co-Director Pilot Alice Coffee
Long-term Project a Winner All-Around
Eastman Pilots display door prizes they assembled for participating golfers at their 12th Annual Golf Tournament.
Clients at Big Lakes Development Center, Manhattan, KS are the happy recipients of an Ice Cream-andCookie Social twice a year, thanks to Little Apple Pilot Club, Manhattan. The project has been one of a full slate of projects since the club was chartered in April, 1984. Each September, Little Apple Pilots hold a “Projects Fair” so their members can select which projects they choose to involve themselves with during the new Pilot year. The Big Lakes Center events are among the most popular…and most rewarding.
Tee Time Once again, the Pilot Club of Eastman, GA held its highly-successful annual golf tournament/fund raiser at Green Acres Golf & Country Club in Dexter, GA. Fifty-six golfers played in a 4-person scramble, with participants receiving a cart, lunch/drinks, and a gift. This year, the Anchor Club of Dodge County helped Eastman Pilots raise money for the event and sponsored a team that finished 2nd place in Flight Two, a $160 prize.
Fashion First A springtime Fashion Extravaganza was held by the Pilot Club of Conyers, GA in early May. Pilots lined up 17 models, ages 4-70, many who represented the agencies the club supports. Some Pilot family members also hit the runway. Approximately 200 people attended the event, which was co-sponsored by Belk’s Department Store in Conyers. “This was our first fashion show, and the great turnout was worth all the work,” wrote Conyers Pilot Becky Beale.
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Ken Edberg of ARC and 2011-12 Halifax Area Club President Leanne Hansard are pictured here
A Spot of Tea and Some TLC Members of the Pilot Club of Halifax Area, FL presented a Spring Tea for the residents of Indigo Manor, a nursing & rehabilitation center in Daytona Beach. Entertainment was provided by two musicians, and each resident received tea-time treats and a corsage. Halifax Area Pilots also held a “Go Italian Spaghetti Dinner” fund raiser in late March. Proceeds included $500 for the area’s Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC). The money was used to remodel two leisure rooms for ARC clients.
L to r: Pilot Club President Cathy Moorehead; Vice President/ CEO Gainesville State College Dr. Margaret Venable; winning scholar Mary Ellen DiMauro; Pilots Gayle Christopher, June McKenzie, Mary Mattocks, Joy Elder and Sandra Glass
Business Student Awarded Scholarships Recent high school graduate Mary Ellen DiMauro received two partial scholarships from the Pilot Club of Oconee County, GA for her studies in Business during the fall and spring semesters at Gainesville State College, Gainesville, GA. Each year, the club awards scholarships to exceptional students who reside in Oconee County and graduate from an Oconee County School.
Nursing Student Receives Boost Caitlin Woodard, a nursing student at Oconee Fall Line Technical College in Dublin, GA received a $350 scholarship from the Pilot Club of Eastman, GA. The money assisted Caitlin with expenses related to her state board examination. Shown are Caitlin and Eastman Pilot Nylan Hinson.
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Run Fun In April, the 3rd Annual Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF) 5K Run was held to benefit the LaVerne Weddle Pilot Scholarship House. Pilot Club of Tallahassee, FL Pilots Bea Mizell, Charlotte Edenfield, and Claire Mikko volunteered at the early Saturday a.m. event.
PILOTS IN THE • NEWS
Photo courtesy of Michelle Davis
A Pilot for All Seasons Ruth Hoover, Pilot Club of South Bend, IN, was feted by her club for her 60th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary as a member. Ruth joined the club in 1952, when Harry Truman was U.S. President. A hard-working, committed Pilot, Ruth moved through the leadership ranks of the organization, and once served as Michigan/Indiana District Governor. At age 88, she retired as a real estate agent and owner of a real estate appraisal service. She also served as 2010-11 Club President at age 90. “We are very proud of Ruth as a sustaining member and friend,” wrote Club President Dottie Hoffman.
‘Many’ Thanks! In June, Barbara Crow, Pilot Club of Many, LA, travelled solo from her home to Pilot International Headquarters in Macon to present $3500 to Pilot International for the purchase of benches for the Heritage Garden. While at Headquarters, Barbara pitched in to assist the staff with preparations for the Las Vegas Convention. She also attended a surprise retirement party for former PI Executive Director Peggy Davidson, and gifted her with a decorative pillow.
Pilot & Teacher Receives Prestigious Award
Photo provided by Linda Baucom
Margie Smith, Pilot Club of Huntsville, AL received the Don Gardner Service Award given at the annual National Christian Association Conference (NCSA) held in Williamsburg, VA. Margie has served more than 40 years as a teacher, coach, administrator and mentor at Madison Academy in Huntsville. In addition, she has been active in NCSA and in her Pilot Club, serving in several offices including club president. Other recipients of this prestigious award include entertainer Art Linkletter and Gene Stallings. www.pilotinternational.org 21
ANCHOR • NEWS 2011-2012 International Anchor Awards Outstanding Anchor Club of the Year First Place Walker HS, Jasper, AL Second Place Pace HS, Pace, FL Third Place Monroe Area HS, Monroe, GA Anchor Advisor of the Year First Place Cindy Nunn, John Milledge Academy, GA Second Place Sammye Hill, Hokes Bluff HS, AL Third Place Co-winners Vicki Lyle, Walker HS, AL Katsuya Suita, Tokyo Mejiro Anchor Club - Japan
Former Anchor Receives Scholarship MaKenzee Lady, a four-year member of the Anchor Club of Sullivan East High School, received the 2012 Memorial Scholarship given by the Pilot Club of Bristol, VA. MaKenzee, who travelled this summer to Uganda on a mission trip, is pursuing a college degree in Music/Christian Ministry at Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN. While in high school, she participated in dual enrollment classes through Northeast State College, and maintained an impressive 3.89 GPA.
Anchor Project Lifesaver Scholarship Recipient Clairen Hodges, Handley HS, AL
2010-2011 New Anchor Clubs Anchor Club of Lincoln Park Academy St. Lucie County, FL Advisor: Amanda Blacketer Baker HS Anchor Club Main Street, LA Advisor: Kelly Haynes Dora HS Anchor Club Jasper, AL Advisor: Keslie Woods
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Crayon art Alabama District Anchor President Loretta Ellison is shown with crayon art created at the AL Anchor District Convention in Tuscaloosa in the spring. The art is displayed at the new Caring Days Daycare Center, a facility for Alzheimer’s patients that was destroyed by a tornado in 2011.
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COORDINATORS’ • MESSAGES ANCHOR Coordinator
missy ridgway mhridgway@gmail.com
Hard to believe school is starting again…..where does the time go? However this is an exciting time of the year, because with the start of school that means the start-up of the Anchor Clubs for a new year too! New Projects and Fundraisers are being planned and all the fun that comes along with those. Pilots, do you know what the plans are for the Anchor Clubs that you sponsor? If not, you need to get in touch and find out. The Anchors need to know that we support them and most of all that Pilots can have fun with the best of them, this may encourage them to become Pilots after they graduate. Have you heard that Anchors ARE the FUTURE OF PILOT??? If not, stick around, you will hear that a lot this year!!! As Pilots we have a responsibility to support our Anchors and that means being involved in what they do throughout their year. Here are a few suggestions on how your Pilot Club could do this. How about a Joint Meeting with your Anchor Club this year, let them be your Guest Speaker and share what they accomplished last year and what they plan to do this year. Does your Pilot Club have a project that could be better with more hands involved? Then invite your Anchors along for the ride and all they normally need is for you to sign off on a few hours of community service for them. How about your Pilot Club sponsoring a fundraiser for your Anchors, where all the profits go back to the Anchor Club? This effort by the Pilot Club could take a huge load off the Anchors, provide great PR for both clubs and most importantly, show your Anchor Club that you are committed to them and want to help them reach their goals. Pretty simple right?? Remember --- Anchors ARE the FUTURE of PILOT, let’s treat them like they are!! I would like to know how many of you are on Facebook? If you are raising your hand now, will I find your pretty profile picture amongst those who LIKE “Anchor Clubs International”? If not, then you need to search that page and LIKE it ASAP! Once you do that, leave me a post stating that you liked it per my request. As of typing this article, we only had 128 likes on the page….how many can we get to before the next Pilot Log goes out? Help me spread the word about this page to ALL Pilots, Anchors, Pilot & Anchor Districts or Clubs that may have a Facebook page. This is where we can collectively share ideas, photos or ask for assistance when needed, we just need to USE it and that starts with clicking LIKE and leaving me a message! Go now, don’t forget! Please know that if you need anything at all this year in regards to your Anchor Club or starting a new one, I am simply an email away and would be excited to help you in anyway that I can. I am looking forward to an exciting year of watching our Anchor Organization grow to be BETTER and BIGGER than it already is, I hope you join me on this exciting adventure!
PROJECTS Coordinator How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
faith stamps faith.stamps@gmail.com
Is your club inspired? Could the members of your club create a postcard that would paint a picture or a collage of exciting community projects? Could the community that your club is in paint those same pictures? As Pilots, we have to develop projects that will engage all of our members, both young and seasoned. Change is never easy, but for growth to occur, many times it must happen. Key to this is really understanding and knowing all of the members of a Pilot Club. A big-picture goal like “developing more community-wide projects” is somewhat imprecise and that ambiguity sometimes causes those individuals who prefer specifics to get a little uncomfortable. Understanding what drives members will lead to more project-specific support and more enriching opportunities. For example, moving from developing more community-wide projects to organizing a BrainMinders™ Preschool Community Fair or Pilot Club Bicycle Rodeo will help members embrace new projects. Look for a 2012 Facebook Page dedicated to Pilot International Projects coming soon! I hope that all Pilots will use this as a resource and share their community projects. This will enable clubs and districts to showcase their successes and learn new ideas. This will be a great way to also showcase Pilot’s work across the districts and could possibly lead to the adoption of a much larger Project, maybe even internationally. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need my help in any way. Let’s have a great year Pilots!
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COORDINATORS’ • MESSAGES MEMBERSHIP Coordinator
helen winstead hwinstead100@gmail.com
Pilot International is looking for VOLUNTEERS! This quarterly Membership column will focus on four (4) steps in building a volunteer group or rebuilding an all-volunteer group in our Pilot world! The first STEP is finding volunteers and WHERE do we find VOLUNTEERS? They are all around us just waiting to be asked. A recent study by the Corporation for National Community Service cited the demographics of those volunteering who were ASKED to volunteer! The top three groups that volunteer most were 36 million women; 26.8 million men; followed by parents at 22.7 million. Pilot International needs some of these millions of people! They volunteer more with social organizations in the areas of fundraising, collecting and distributing food, followed by general labor. As a social networking organization, Pilot International is looking for these same volunteers. If you are a ‘Baby Boomer’(born between the years 1946 and 1964), you are the fourth largest demographic group (21.9 million) volunteering; therefore, it is time for Pilots to invite other Baby Boomers to build a new local Pilot organization of other Boomers in a new community. Baby Boomer or not, there are two keys players in bringing volunteers together (from any demographic background). These two are Pilots, aka ‘Sparks’! Enthusiasm about being a proud Pilot volunteer moves a ‘Spark’ to put a plan into play. The research begins with the Sparks’ focus on a new volunteer Pilot group. The latest Pilot tools are gathered, and the search begins! Future articles will take these two ‘Sparks’ on a journey developing the new volunteer group. Where will we gather/get together? There is NO meeting……..it is a Gathering of Volunteers who want to help others to understand how the brain works and how to protect the brain for life!!!! Fellowship and light refreshments are a must! See you at the next ‘gathering’ (next Membership article in the Pilot Log)!
FUNDRAISING Coordinator
karen Cupit karen.cupit@att.net
Adding Fun to Fund Raising How many Pilots do you think would list “fund raising” as their top reason for being in Pilot? I’m going to go out on a limb and say that there are very few. We all know that we need money to take on any of our projects, and it takes money to operate. It’s just that those fund raisers are a lot of work and, sometimes, not much fun. We need to change that! There are many things we can do to make fund raising a little less painful and even a little more enjoyable. Take a moment and think of how you can add a little fun and friendship to your fund raisers. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Include something social in the process. Members could gather for an ice cream social before the fund raising kick-off planning meeting. This allows members time to visit and learn more about one other. A by-product could be that everyone is comfortable and willing to share ideas during the meeting. Another example is to have a post-fund raiser party to celebrate your success. Plan a theme such as a luau or a fiesta, and have some fun! 2. Have a contest. Most people I know love a contest. It can be individual or team- oriented. You could award a prize for the most tickets sold to an event, most sales of a product sales campaign, most items collected for the silent auction, or just about anything else that your members might consider a challenge. Have awards that members will enjoy… you don’t have to go overboard. Most people just like to win– no matter what the prize. Remember good sportsmanship! 3. Choose a fund raiser that fills your membership’s needs. Your club members may have fond memories of a particular fundraiser that is no longer being done in your community. Consider bringing it back. If it’s a catalog sales fund raiser, think about having it as an “in-club only” campaign so members can purchase their favorite products. 4. Breathe new life into what you’re doing. If we’re always relying on the same Pilot members to plan and lead your fund raisers, you may be wearing them out. Those returning leaders still have much to offer, but they might like some new members added to the team. You can get inspiration, new ideas, and a great deal of excitement from adding new people to the mix. You never know what you might accomplish when a spark is unleashed! 5. Make money doing things you like. Do your members love to play cards? Maybe a card tournament is right for your club. Plants are your specialty? Conduct a class on growing your favorite plants and then sell them. You might want to learn how to scrapbook. Get someone in scrapbook supply distribution to hold a workshop for your members. The ideas are endless based on members’ interests. Think how you can translate these interests into money-making endeavors. Fund raisers can, and should, involve fun and friendship. We know the goal of our fund raisers is to raise money for our club’s various endeavors; but goals can be reached in different ways. We should approach fund raising with creativity and enthusiasm. Let’s get outside our comfortable, way-we’ve-always-done-things box, and explore new directions. If members are enjoying themselves along the way, your fund raiser will be more successful than ever. www.pilotinternational.org 25
COORDINATORS’ • MESSAGES Leadership Development Coordinator
Bennie jo sasser bennys436@yahoo.com
Distinguished author, business consultant and inspirational thought-leader Lisa Earle McLeod shares in her book, The Triangle of Truth, “…a real leader is someone who goes beyond telling people what to think, but who instead teaches them how to think. And this is what every single one of us has the capacity to do in our own lives, no matter what our circumstances or role.” Mrs. McLeod provided a dynamic program as guest speaker at our recent Pilot International Convention & Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. It was a pleasure to personally meet her after our Council of Leaders presentations. Attending each of these presentations was one of the highlights of the convention. As she said, “When we decide to step into leadership and apply our best intentions toward helping someone else rise above an either/or paradigm, we not only do them a favor, we help ourselves as well.” That is my goal, as your Leadership Coordinator…to seek out tools to become the best leader possible and to help others develop the same. I hope to share ideas and resources and provide encouragement. When our members are leaders, everyone benefits. Effective leadership is important to the survival and success of our clubs and will help us reach our goals throughout the year. When good leaders are in place in our clubs, the community takes note. Prospective Pilots can easily see how membership in our organization can help them reach their personal goals, too. These principles were the driving force behind the leadership of my own mentors: Jo Vaughn, 1984-1985 PI President from the John Hunt Pilot Club of Huntsville, Alabama, and my maternal grandfather, Hampton Vaughn, from my hometown of Opp, Alabama. Jo passed away earlier this year, after a long illness. However, her legacy as one devoted to “Friendship and Service” lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. At her installation she spoke these poetic lines by author Kathryn Leson: “I found myself encouraging the fainthearted. I sought the ideas of those too shy to speak out. I taught those who had little skill. I praised those who worked hard….To lead is to serve, to give, to achieve together.” Jo and my grandfather shared last names, but more importantly, they shared the same desire to help others through their community service. Jo’s work to help others with special needs was noted in her obituary; Pawpaw’s life was devoted to his family and his work with the Boy Scouts and Little League baseball. He also taught Sunday school to children of all ages. Two special mentors took time to share their leadership styles, and to live that example and offer encouragement to others along the journey. As Lisa McLeod said, “The lesson of the Triangle is simple: we’re better together than we are apart.” Together, let’s commit to leadership growth and make a difference, continually asking ourselves: What can we do for others? How can we contribute to society? How will the world be better for us being here?
PILOT INTERNATIONAL Membership Report End of Pilot Year & Current May 31, 2012
June 30, 2012
July 1, 2012
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9518
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393
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Districts
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20
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All submissions for the Winter edition of the Log should be sent to: Alison Coons Director of Communications, Pilot International, Inc. Editor of The Pilot Log alison@pilothq.org or via the Pilot International website at www.pilotinternational.org
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2012 PI CONVENTION Beverly Wilkes, Presiding Las Vegas
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MEMORIALS
May 16, 2012 - August 18, 2012
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 Foundation and enhance the work of Pilot Clubs around the world. The name of the deceased is listed first in bold followed by the contributors. Jean Alexander Nell B. Beasley
Vera Croft PC of Omaha
Patricia Ambrose Bebe Heiskell
Joan D. Davis PC of Greensboro
Bill Anderson PC of Omaha
Yvonne Duddevar Nell B. Beasley
Dick Berry PC of Leesville
Leroy Edwards Anna D’Antonio PC of Suffolk
Joyce Bohannon Ann Martin Lester Breaud Debbie Archer Sharon Slusher
Ruth Nell Goodman Debbie Brooks Gary Heideman PC of Shawnee Mission
Ethel Carter Coleman PC of Demopolis
Grace Ingram Jeffrey P. Haywood
Kenneth Cooper PC of Iowa City
Mary Jane Jabobowski PC of Cary
Barbara Kaye Sharon Slusher Terri & Robyn Belloff Helen Kenny Tennessee District Phyllis Kolber PC of Fort Lauderdale Rosemary Larsen PC of Iowa City Gary Lucas Sharon Slusher Jeannie Lucky’s Mother Sharon Slusher Malcolm Metzcar PC of Muncie Barbara Moore Tennessee District
John Moreau PC of Quincy
Cindy Shrader Sharon Slusher
Barbara Mueller PC of LaGrange
Florette Shrago Luncheon PC Rocky Mt
Beth O’Shaughnessy’s Mother PC of Iowa City
E. H. (Ed) Till PC of Guntersville
Carol Plummer PC of Omaha Yvonner McGarry
Mason Paul Timmons Margaret Mullins Ray Tudino Shirley Pyle
Billie Pustai Shirley Pyle Sandra Rolle Debbie Archer
Jo Vaughn Kay Chandler Sharon Slusher
Juanita Sharp Sharon Slusher
Sarah Ward Windy Waller
Frank Showalter PC of Guntersville
Seville S. Young PC of Chattanooga
GRANTS • Scholarships Pilot International Foundation’s Grants and Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for community projects, and educational expenses for students pursuing higher education in a brain-related field. Clubs and individuals are asked to donate a minimum for of $250 during 2011-12 to help the foundation reach its goal of $175,000. Last year, PIF received $142,404.80 in contributions to this fund. As of August 31, 2011, $5,225.62 was raised for the 2011-2012 year. The list below represents G & S donations made between may 16, 2012 and august 18, 2012. Alabama District Alabama District
Kansas-Missouri District PC of Junction City
FLORIDA DISTRICT Virginia Bunde Rachel Terry
Louisiana District Karen Cupit Michigan-Indiana District Deborah Hays
GEORGIA DISTRICT PC of Cherokee County
IN • MEMORIAM
Alabama Irene Flack PC of Decatur Alice Heard PC of Oxford, AL Grace Ingram PC of Troy Nettie Jones Capital Pilot Club Mary McGukin PC of Cullman Juanita Moore John Hunt Club Huntsville Mary Wilson PC of Mobile
Arkansas-Oklahoma Betty King PC of Miami, OK Zelma Rawlings PC of Miami, OK Nola Titsworth PC of Ft Smith COED Margaret Reynolds PC of Scarborough Florida Rita Aubin PC of St. Lucie County
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Lucy Banks PC of West Volusia Marie Brown PC of Ft. Lauderdale Barbara Lancaster PC of Port of Jacksonville Marguerite Luce PC of Crystal River Margaret McPhillips PC of the Halifax Area Florence Morduchay PC of Ft. Lauderdale Donnarae Novello PC of Daytona Beach Annie Pfaff PC of St. Augustine Margaret Wells PC of the Halifax Area Georgia Alice Albertson PC of Elberton Elinor Bond PC of Hartwell Rachel Branch PC of Dublin Edna Ellison PC of Monroe, GA Ruth Nell Goodman PC of Cuthbert Sara Haygood
Midwest District Deborah Hays Northeast Potomac District Teri and Robyn Belloff North Carolina District Mary Leech McDonald
South Carolina District Nell Beasley Southwestern Distirct Lily Moore Southwestern District 2011-2012 District Governors Texas district PC of LaGrange
Deceased members below were reported May 1, 2012 to August 31 2012 PC of Madison County Barbara Heath PC of Elberton June Keaney PC of Brunswick Blondine Sewell PC of Toccoa Japan Katsuko Nagai PC of Nara Sumiko Osawa PC of Nara Shizuko Shimizu PC of Saitama Kansas-Missouri Edith Boys PC of Shawnee Mission Lois Woolfolk PC of Pratt Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia Catherine Strauss PC of Cambridge Michigan-Indiana Mildred McKown PC of Muncie Adell Toole PC of Muncie
Annette Voris PC of Madison, IN Midwest Vera Croft PC of Omaha Bernadette Klapinski PC of Milwaukee Carol Plummer PC of Omaha Mississippi Lorene Huffman PC of Houston Dale Overstreet PC of Oxford MS Northeast-Potomac Terry Gross PC of Patchogue North Carolina Joyce Bohannon Roanoke Valley Club Roanoke Rapids Evelyn Lee PC of Rutherford County Lula Proctor PC of Fayetteville
South Carolina Yvonne Dudderar PC of Orangeburg Nelda Lee PC of Bennettsville Hazel Richardson PC of Marion, SC Tennessee Joan Garrett PC of Chattanooga Helen Keeney PC of Cookeville Georgia Thomas PC of Lenoir City Texas Sylvia Ford PC of Lufkin Mary McLellard PC of Livingston Dorothy Ploeger PC of Gonzales Glova Schultz PC of Lufkin Virginia Ann March PC of Suffolk
Welcome Melanie Schild
PI Executive Committee
Pilot International welcomes Melanie Schild of Memphis, Tennessee, who is the new Executive Director of Pilot International. Melanie has more than 25 years of experience as a chief executive officer, board member, and volunteer for international, national, and local non-profits. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and a master’s degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Denver. Read more about Melanie on the home page of the Pilot International website. www.pilotinternational.org
Winnie Brewer princess@brevard.net PI President PIF BOT Chair
Judy Langley jflangley3@sc.rr.com PI President Elect PIF BOT Vice Chair
Sherry Johnson Sherryj300@yahoo.com PI Vice President PIF BOT Secretary
Shannon Clegg shannon.clegg@yahoo.com PI Secretary
Suzanne Kendra pollypilot@charter.ne PI Treasurer • PIF BOT Treasurer
Mimi Wold woldinco@wmconnect.com PI Director (2011 - 13)
Bonnie Turner PI Director (2014 - 15)
PIF Board Of Trustees Betty Reese betty.reese46@yahoo.com PIF Trustee/Scholarships
Carol Sanders csanders@serve.org PIF Trustee/Grants
Debbie Hays viborahays@comcast.net PIF Trustee/Revenue Dev./ Donor Recognition
My Pilot friends throughout the organization have been so supportive that the only way I can think of to thank them all is through a note in the Pilot Log. My note follows: “Pilots create miracles when they combine their prayers, thoughts, and support to a member in need. I was in need, and have felt the power of your prayers. They have sustained me. I was overwhelmed with the many, many cards and notes wishing me a speedy recovery. Thank you. Thank you. I’m home -- so happy to be in my own surroundings. The therapist comes three days a week. She really puts me through my paces, and I feel the improvement after each visit. Dear Pilot friends, you are, indeed, very special and a treasured gift. My deepest appreciation and gratitude to you for being there for me. Pilotly, with love, Dot Franklin 1988-89 Pilot International President”
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