The Patter ~~~~ Pilot Club Of Ocala ~~~~ Sept 2015 Edition PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
2015 - 2016 Club Officers President - Missy Ridgway
Dear Pilots,
President Elect - Nancy Bierema Recording Secretary - Diane Jochum Corresponding Secretary - Connie VanRyzin Treasurer - Nancy Bierema 2015-2017 Director - Sue Havel 2014-2016 Director - Connie VanRyzin 2015-2016 Director - Susan Gragg
2015 - 2016 Special Appointees
Well we are in to our 3rd Pilot Month this year, and the excitement is building as we are getting into our busy season with lots of things to do. Yes, I know with lots of opportunities available to us, it can get a little crazy but think of the chances we have to share Pilot and our love of service to so many and maybe some of those we share with might be interested in joining our efforts and becoming a member.
Membership - Lisa Anderson
We may be smaller than we have been in the previous years,
Projects - Cindy Williams
but that is okay. We just need to pull together the resources we
Fundraising - Carole Vitale Anchor - Missy Ridgway Chaplain - Beth Malak Parliamentarian - DJ Ferguson PIF Representative - Crystal Bratcher Patter Editor - Missy Ridgway
have and we can still make a big difference. I look forward to seeing all of you at this month's meeting as we finalize some plans and really start working on our upcoming events - there are lots of things to be done so everyone needs to pitch in and do their part. Don't forget our NE Region Lt. Governor, margaret Smith from the Port of Jacksonville Pilot Club joining us this month as well as our Guest Speaker from Hospice. I am sure they will both
2015 - 2016 Florida Pilots are the Light in the Darkness!! Gov Mary Jane McMillen
bringing some great things to share with us. Sending my Pilot Love and Hugs,
Missy
Important Pilots to know…… 2015-2016 PI President Shannon Clagg from Greensboro, North Carolina
2015-2016 FL District Governor, Mary Jane McMillen from Melbourne, Florida (picture taken at the PI Convention in July 2015)
Two Back Packs Filled and One to go!! Remember we are collecting School Supplies to ship to the Africa School Kids - so we need to fill our last back pack before Fall Council. We are also collecting Children and Teen Story Books for leisure reading!!
Thank you to Helen & Missy for Volunteering at the Back to School Bash for Marion County on Aug. 8th where 1351 Back Packs were distributed to kids and 1600 meals were proivded to the attendees.
September Guest Speaker Lilia Ivey from…… Hospice of Marion County will be sharing with us about the many programs and services being offered here in Marion County.
Pilot and Anchor Upcoming Joint Events Day of Caring
Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, October 3rd ~ 9-noon
Saturday, October 24th ~ 5-7pm
Highland's Baptist Church
Highland's Baptist Church
Volunteers needed for BOTH events!!
Pilot Club of Ocala ~ Pilot International Headquarters Florida Anchor District ~ Anchor Clubs International Search under key words: Anchor & Pilot to find Clubs all over the World
Websites: www.pilotflorida.org OR
www.pilotinternational.org
Make sure you are signed up for Constant Contact on BOTH websites!!
Let's Make it Four! Williams Scholarship House at UF Fundraising Campaign! Bring your loose change to help us meet the Bronze Sponsorship Goal - our total to date is $49.59!!
The votes were cast last month and this month the 2015 PI Ambassador will be announced!! AND THE WINNER IS…….
Pilot Club of Ocala - 1945-1955 ……that Ocala Pilots literally danced into the second decade of the Pilot history. While little is said about how they earned the money, the Christmas Dances drew in approximately $10,000 during this period. The dances were held in the Ball Room of the Marion Hotel, which back then was the jewel of Ocala's social life, or the City Auditorium. Space makes it impossible to list everything these incredibly active ladies did so this is a selective list. The War Bond drive, by then called Victory Bonds, continued with the help of an organization called Trianon. The combined effort raised $135,268.75, far above the $50,000 goal. During this period they also voted to raise the FSU Scholarship for Women to reach a goal of $1000 which was repayable by the recipients, making it "self sustaining". The real work began in 1947 with the project to construct a model Sight Conservation School Room at the Ocala Grammar School. A model of the room was later made and taken for display at the PI Convention and as a window display in down town Ocala. Along with work, Pilots also had fun. If Ocala Breeders Association held an event such as the Brahman Breeders Show, Pilots were there dressed in cowgirl attire presenting a comical skit. At one time they managed the Hoosegow jailing for those not dressed in the proper attire. This included some clueless Bostonians who took it in stride. A fun project for Pilot was a "Dog Mixer" which financed a much needed incubator for the Hospital. Pilot also refurbished a Hospital Ward at the cost of $690.20. By 1950 membership had grown to 36 members. Members worked together to create care packages to be sent overseas to war torn France. Through an error the French City of Vomoutiers was unfortunately bombed by the US Air Force. Pilot International adopted a project to send relief. Ocala responded by creating care packages including such items as clothing, household and necessities to be sent. They also helped with the Dedication of the War Memorial Pool and financing baskets and stands at the pool. On October 11, 1951 they Chartered Pilot Teens at Ocala High School with the motto "Leadership and Service". By this time the Little Girl Scout House was in need of repair and Pilot responded with a new roof and flooring at the cost of $404.02. A fun item from 1944-1945….. There was a Hobby Display Party at which a tiny baby girl was voted "Most Admired". Some of us will remember the little one's Mama as Jessie Ohlinger, who remained a member of Pilot until her death in 2004. The little one that went on to also become a Pilot was Gaye Cheshire who just recently resigned for health reasons this past year.
Compiled from the History of The Pilot Club of Ocala in the Ocala Public Library.
The time is quickly approaching to Order Pecans You need to touch base with your buyers and verify their orders for this year, so you know what you need.
Pilot Pardi Gras Fall Council - November 6-8th, 2015 Embassy Suites West Palm Beach Central Krewe Parade, Beads, Masks, White Elephant Chances, Pardi Gras Banquet, Entertainment Informative Workshops, Updates and LOTS of FUN!!! Pilots Serve with a Giving Heart and Helping Hand! Carole Vitale - 12 hrs preparing meals for the homeless at St Mark's UMC Cindy Williams - 7 hrs We Who Care Bowling League every Saturday Helen Helvenston - 2.5 hrs Children's Alliance of MC Back to School Bash Missy Ridgway - 4.5 hrs Children's Alliance of MC Back to School Bash Missy Ridgway - 1 hr planning the Pick Me Up for Alzheimer's Caregiver Sue Havel - 3 hrs Marion Theraputic Riding Association outreach booth Total of 30 hours volunteered by Pilots between July 16th - Aug 20th Keep track of your community Service Hours and report them at the Monthly Business Meetings.
Something for EVERYONE to do!! Things To Do List for this Event: 1. Advertise the Event using the Flyer & SELL TICKETS 2. Gather Door Prizes/Raffle Items from Businesses 3. Will need to sign up to provide refreshments 4. Plan on ATTENDING the Event
Outreach autism Services Network
We Who Care
Monthly Support Meeting Tuesday, Sept 8th at 6 pm Family Dinner Fundraiser 5-8 pm OaSN gets 10% back on all sales!
Bowling EVERY Saturday and the Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct 30th at 7pm Volunteers needed at 6-6:30 pm Central Christian Church
Alzheimer's Walk Memory Walk at Tuscawilla Park Saturday, September 19th Registration Begins at 8:30am Volunteers needed earlier
Birthdays to Celebrate
Anniversaries to Celebrate
Lisa Anderson - Sept 6th Connie VanRyain - Sept 19th Diane Jochum - Sept 20th Cindy Williams - Sept 23rd Susanne Havel - Sept 24th
Missy Ridgway - 11 yrs Helen Helvenstion - 21 yrs Linda Sanders - 40 yrs