The Patter ~~~~ Pilot Club Of Ocala ~~~~ January 2013 Edition PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
2012 - 2013 Club Officers President - Cindy Williams
Happy New Year Pilots,
President Elect - Crystal Bratcher
I hope everyon had a wonderful Christams. Now that the
Recording Secretary - Nancy Bierema
holidays are past us, it's time to roll up our sleeves and move
Corresponding Secretary - Carole Vitale
ahead into the second half of our Pilot year. I want to thank
Treasurer - Bonnie Palmieri
everyone for the great job you did on selling our Pecans.
2011-2013 Director - Helen Helvenston
Also, due to your efforts, December was our best month so
2012-2104 Director - Lisa Anderson
far, in selling our Gift Cards.
2012-2013 Director - Bonnie Palmieri
This being a new year, I would like to encourage each one of
2012 - 2013 Special Appointees
you to face this new year with excitement and enthusiasm,
Membership - Barbara Hassen
with your focus on Pilot's mission, to make a difference in the
Projects - Helen Helvenston
lives of others. We have several opportunities to do this in
Fundraising - Carole Vitale
the next few months: Anchor/Pilot Joint Meeting, Bowl-a-
Anchor - Missy Ridgway
Thon fundraiser and Special Olympics.
Chaplain - Susan Graggs
Lastly, but very importantly, we need nominations for Club
Parliamentarian - DJ Ferguson
Officers for the 2013-2014 year. Each of you have great
PIF Representative - Carole Vitale
ideas and talents that benefit our Club, so please give
Patter Editor - Missy Ridgway
consideration to taking one of these positions. If you are interested in being on the Board, but perhaps lack confidence, be assured we have many resources for training. I'm Sure you will find it a good experience. See you soon,
Gov. Rene' Naughtons' Focus
Cindy Williams President
You should arrive by 6:15pm as Dinner will begin at 6:30pm followed by our Guest Speakers - Residents from the Gainesville Scholarship House RSVP to Missy Ridgway by January 11th for Dinner arrangements!
Some of the Gainesville Scholarship House Residents will be joining us at our January Meeting as the Guest Speaker to share with us and the Anchors about living in the Scholarship House. We will be giving them the collected "household items" at that meeting to take back to Gainesville so we need to make sure the box is FULL of supplies!!
BRING YOUR SUPPLIES!!!!
Check your calanedar BEFORE the January Meeting to see if you will be able to volunteer! Helen needs you to SIGN UP at the meeting on the 17th if you are able to work any of these days so be prepared that night to tell her what days you can help!
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TIME TO FIND NEW OFFICERS The Nominating Committee will be chosen at the January Joint Meeting and will quickly be looking for members to "Step Up" and lead our Pilot Club for the 2013-2014 year. Will you be on their list of of those that are "Stepping Up"? Now is the time, to use your talents and lead our club!
Registration is due on Feb 1st -- Cost is $85 per person / Rooms $80 per night
Even if you don't plan to attend, you can help the Anchors with their District Project this year?.Christmas Stockings for "Give Kids the World" The Anchors will be filling about 1200 Christmas Stockings with gifts, toys and candy all donated by the Anchor Clubs and Pilots. TheseStockings will be given to the families that come to "Give Kids The World" Village in Kissimmee for their "dream vacation" sponsored by "Make A Wish Foundation"
Suggested items to donate: crayons, pencils, notepads, activity books, puzzle books, matchbox cars, army men, little dolls, small stuffed animals, slinky, jacks, small bouncy balls, candy (no gum or chocolate), etcA
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January Birthdays
January Anniversaries
Missy Ridgway - 13th Mandi Fallon - 13th Ann Botzenmayer - 13th Nancy Bierema - 28th
Carol Grella - Jan 2011 Connie Van Ryzin - Jan 2008
February Birthdays
February Anniversaries
Barbara Hassen - 19th Helen Helvenston - 21st
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