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2021 ANNUAL CONVENTION & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - JULY 7-10 - ATLANTA
SPRING 2021 | VOLUME 97 | ISSUE 4 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF PILOT INTERNATIONAL
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President’s Letter
Dear Pilots,
W
e are in the last quarter of this Pilot
year and what a year it has been.
Pilots have found new ways to serve
their communities and to raise funds. District
Conventions have been held both in-person
or virtually. Pilots had the opportunity to gain
first-hand knowledge of their district and Pilot
International and participate in important Pilot
business. They also had the opportunity to gain new
ideas to take home to their clubs. As I have said all
year long, Pilots continue to Do More, Care More,
and Be More even in difficult times.
This issue of the Pilot Log will spotlight our
upcoming 100th Year Pilot International Annual
Convention and Leadership Conference. Atlanta
and the Marriott Marquis are awaiting our arrival.
The hotel is located in downtown Atlanta with the
World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium and Atlanta
Botanical Garden nearby. Do you remember old
timey drive-in restaurants? If you want a good chili Pictured Above L to R: Vice President Rhona Baca Espinoza,
dog or hamburger, The Varsity is a mile from the President Peggy Benton, and President Elect Collett Cross.
hotel. There are several restaurants within walking
distance of the hotel, including Hard Rock Café. The As you plan your 2021-2022 Pilot year in the next few
Hub, across the street from the hotel which can be weeks, be sure to reflect on this year’s
accessed by a skywalk, has a CVS and a food court. accomplishments. You have survived a year and a
half of struggles. New ideas and new ways of doing
You will be glad to know that you won’t have to walk things have come from those struggles. Consider all
miles to the ballroom and meeting rooms. All rooms you can do when you are able to meet together. Keep
are on the same floor and same side of the hotel. An those imaginations going and make the next year a
elevator or escalator is accessible from the lobby to strong and successful Pilot year.
the Atrium Level where all meetings will be held, and
elevators from hotel room levels will take you to the In Pilot Friendship and Service,
Atrium Level.
Please go to our Pilot website for convention
registration and hotel reservation information. We
recommend that you make your hotel reservation Pilot International President, 2020-2021
online. Do not forget to sign up for the bus tour
to Pilot Headquarters on Friday or to order your
convention T-shirt. You don’t want to miss our
Thursday night entertainment/fundraiser, the Tams.
Also, please agree to serve on a committee when you
register. We need your help.
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16. ANCHOR CLUB NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Take a look at how Anchor Clubs are influencing
positive change in communities throughout the
world!
CONTENTS 26. 100 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP & SERVICE
Learn all about the Bus Tour to Pilot
International Headquarters, the 100th
F E AT U R E S Anniversary Luncheon, and the 2021
International Service Project.
6. 2021 ANNUAL CONVENTION &
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
8. CONVENTION &
WORKSHOP SCHEDULES
11. THE HOTLANTA RAFFLES
TO BENEFIT THE
FOUNDERS FUND
12. 2021 ANCHOR
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
SCHEDULE
14. CONVENTION MAIL-IN
REGISTRATION FORM
4 | SPRING 2021 PILOT LOG
Congratulations!
2021-2022
Scholarship Recipients
NON-PIFF PILOT INTERNATIONAL
FUNDED Eva Millan
Jillyn Turunen
SCHOLARSHIPS A Tribute to Ruby Newhall
Kaitlyn Reisinger
Natalie Rash
1949 Keagen Head
THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE Natalia Rodriguez
GENEROUSLY FUNDED BY One of Pilot International’s most highly
regarded endeavors, The Ruby Newhall Ella Castro-Waters
PRIVATE DONORS AND Leticia Alicea
ADMINISTERED BY PILOT Scholarship Fund, is named in memory of
the 1949 Pilot International President. Her Colin Roberts
INTERNATIONAL.
contacts with international students at Grant Mahlmann
the University of Florida strengthened her
KC INTERNATIONAL belief that these students could contribute
AWARD MARIE NEWTON SEPIA
significantly to improving international
relations. Leann Jacks
Aya Haneda
Abhishek Pokharel Irene Kwangaba
Maryanna Mendenhall
KC ANCHOR PIFF FUNDED Peyton Miller
Keshav Poudel
SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS Madeline Klink
Sharaya Hill
Lilly Heilshorn Holly Long
Devoria Boykins THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE
Courtney Nelson
GENEROUSLY FUNDED BY THE
TOTAL KC DONATIONS GIVE TO THE GOALS
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: FOR GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS. BECKY BURROWS
$10,000
ANCHOR Jazmyn Mustafa
Sarah Fick
BOB KING ACHIEVEMENT
Monika Mayfield
CO-PILOT MEMORIAL Sonia De Los Rios
SCHOLARSHIP Clayton Boeker Monica Manfredonia
Jordan Williams Israel Jurado
Emily Sanchez Molly Smith
Erica Glaneman RUBY NEWHALL Nicole Santos
TOTAL BOB KING Gbolade Kayode TOTAL PIFF
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: Marina Alnaser SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED:
$3,000 Miriam Inacio $40,000
Lizi Zhong
SPRING 2021 PILOT LOG | 5
2021 P I LOT I N T E R NATIO N AL CO N V E N T IO N & L E A D ER SHIP CONF ER ENCE
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS
OF PILOT FRIENDSHIP & SERVICE
Atlanta, Georgia
July 7-10, 2021
The Executive Committee
and the Convention Chairs
look forward to seeing Pilots,
Co-Pilots, Anchors, and
Compass Members, arrive
at the hotel to pick up their
registration packet.
The Pilot A sign of good The Executive Committee and the
International teamwork, Vice Convention Chairs look forward to
Convention Convention Chair seeing Pilots, Co-Pilots, Anchors, and
Planning Carol Riddell and Compass Members arrive at the hotel
Committee Convention Chair Judy to pick up their registration packet.
met with Langley, unknowingly Everyone is in for some special
the hotel staff and the Executive dressed alike one surprises!
Committee at the beautiful Atlanta day for touring the
Marriott Marquis in January, 2021. beautiful Atlanta Convention Vice Chair Carol Riddell
Marriott Marquis Representative Marriott Marquis and and Convention Chair Judy Langley
Sean Ware continues to be an asset surrounding areas. explored The Hub which can be
in expediting our plans for an accessed easily by an indoor walkway.
extraordinary and celebratory 100th Here are a few highlights for In the Hub are many restaurants in a
Anniversary Convention. convention: Food Court, Shops, and a CVS.
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Convention Attractions
Convention Attractions EXPO
include the Flag Ceremony at Area,
Wednesday night’s Opening and take
Session, followed by Pilot a tour
International’s 100-Year of Pilot
Anniversary Celebration International Headquarters.
on the beautiful Skyline On Saturday, July 10th, our
Level. Speakers Derrick and speaker will be Victoria
Julie Tennant will share an Huggins who has a passion for
inspirational and uplifting Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
message for Pilots and and music therapy. Saturday
Anchors on Thursday, July 8th. night will conclude with the
On Thursday night, wear your Installation Banquet where our
shagging shoes if you have newly elected international
registered to attend The TAMS’ officers will be installed. This
world-famous performance. convention is jam-packed
Fun and with information,
Fabulous Friday business, fun, and
will provide celebration! There
opportunities to will be lots of
attend multiple photos, so bring
workshops, your smile!
shop at the
Discover Atlanta
Explore things to do in Atlanta,
popular attractions, events,
and resuaurants. Downtown,
Centennial Olympic Park, built
for the 1996 Olympics, encom-
passes the massive Georgia
Aquarium. (Pictured: R)
Surrounding Attractions
World-class restaurants, festive The heart of the city is downtown, the Beyond Centennial Olympic Park,
nightlife, professional sports teams, perfect starting point for first-time discover other top attractions including
and an abundance of attractions and visitors. Centennial Olympic Park is the High Museum of Art, Zoo Atlanta
events help make Atlanta the center surrounded by Georgia Aquarium, and Atlanta Botanical Garden. Explore
for entertainment in the South. World of Coca-Cola, CNN’s global the city’s diverse culinary scene, and
Visitors can experience a diverse and headquarters, Children’s Museum see why shoppers love Atlanta for
thriving cultural scene at the city’s of Atlanta, Center for Civil and everything from boutiques to antiques.
many theatres, museums, galleries and Human Rights and the Chick-fil-A Atlanta is a city you’ll love visiting again
concert halls. College Football Hall of Fame, all and again.
within walking distance of each other.
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MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Council of Leaders Registration Registration Desk 4
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021
8:00 am - 8:30 am Council of Leaders Registration Registration Desk 4
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Council of Leaders A706 & A707
10:30 am - 11:00 am Registration Chair and Vice Chair Meeting Registration Desk 3
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Registration Committee Meeting Registration Desk 3
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Convention Registration Open Registration Desk 3
4:45 pm International Administrative Council Meeting A706 & A707
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Governor’s Pictures with President Elect Collett Cross Outside Atrium ABC
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021
8:30 am - 12:00 pm A706 & A707
Council of Leaders
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Convention Registration Open Registration Desk 3
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Expo Area Open A601
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Past Presidents’ Luncheon Pulse Loft
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Convention Registration Open Registration Deck 3
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PIFF Training – District and Club Representatives A704
Convention Chairs and Vice Chairs Meeting A703
Parliamentarian Meets with Nominees A708
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Budget Forum A703
First Time Attendees Meeting A708
Anchor/Compass District and Club Training A602
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Delegate Pictures with President Elect Collett Cross Outside Atrium ABC
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Convention Committee Meetings
Doorkeepers A702
Doorkeepers A703
Doorkeepers A704
Doorkeepers A705
Doorkeepers A706
Opening and Flag Ceremony Rehearsal Atrium ABC
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Reception for $4000 Donors to 100 Year Fund Pulse Loft
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Opening Ceremony Atrium ABC
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm 100 Year Celebration Skyline Level
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021
7:00 am - 8:30 am Co-Pilot Breakfast Pulse Loft
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Expo Area Open A601
8:30 am - 10:30 am First Business Session Atrium ABC
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Second Business Session Atrium ABC
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THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 - CONTINUED
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm One Half of District – Lunch on your own
District Meetings
Alabama Atrium ABC
Heartland A708
Japan L508
Louisiana A705
Midwest A703
North Carolina A707
South Carolina A706
Southwestern A702
Texas A704
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Third Business Session Atrium ABC
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Fourth Business Session Atrium ABC
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Donor Recognition President’s Suite
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm The Tams Atrium ABC
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Expo Area Open Atrium ABC
8:00 am - 9:00 am Club President and President Elect Training Atrium ABC
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Bus Tours to Pilot International Headquarters in Macon
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Workshops See Workshop Schedule
8:30 am - 9:30 pm Installation Practice Atrium ABC
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021
8:00 am - 10:00 am President’s Breakfast Atrium ABC
Atrium ABC
10:15 am - 12:00 pm General Session and Awards
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm One Half of District – Lunch on your own
District Lunches
Bahamas A702
COED Pres. Elect’s Suite
Florida A704
Georgia A706
Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia A705
Michigan-Indiana Atrium ABC
Mississippi A708
Northeast Potomac Atrium ABC
Tennessee A703
Virginia A707
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Memorial Service Atrium ABC
2:45 pm - 4:30 pm General Session Atrium ABC
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Receiving Line for 2021-2022 Executive Committee Outside Atrium ABC
6:45 pm - 10:00 pm Installation Banquet Atrium ABC
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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2021 PILOT INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Friday, July 9, 2021
9:00 am - 10:00 am
MemberClicks Atrium ABC
Fidget Blankets Atrium ABC
Anchor’s Tips on Using Social Media Atrium ABC
Scholarships and Grants A706
Leading Pilots into the Next 100 Years A707
BrainMinders Updates and Brain-O Fundraiser A705
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reporting Volunteer Hours Atrium ABC
Fidget Blankets Atrium ABC
Zoom, PowerPoint, Google Atrium ABC
Mentoring A706
How to Start Up and Anchor/Compass Club A703
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11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch on your own
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Reporting Volunteer Hours Atrium ABC
Fidget Blankets Atrium ABC
BrainMinders Updates and Brain-O Fundraiser A705
Designing Newsletters and Bulletins Atrium ABC
All About Helmets A706
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MemberClicks Atrium ABC
Fidget Blankets Atrium ABC
Service Projects Shaping Our Future A706
Membership Growth- Ways to Secure our Future A705
Raising Funds for the Future – Innovative Ideas A707
Anchor’s Tips on Using Social Media Atrium ABC
SPRING 2021 PILOT LOG | 10HEL P S U P P O R T T H E PILOT IN T E RN AT IO N AL FO U NDER S F U ND
Visit the Pilot International
Official website for your
chance to win!!
https://pilotinternational.org/convention
The Hotlanta Raffles
For only $10 a chance, you may
win one of these eight beautiful
treasures. Can’t decide which
raffle to take a chance on? Why
not try several? Put the number of
chances you would like to purchase
in the box beside the items of your
choosing. Your name will be entered
into those raffle(s), and when your
number(s) comes up, you will be the
lucky winner! The drawings will be
held at convention in Atlanta. The
online and mail-in entries deadline
as well as the deadline for receiving
donation credit for the 2020-2021
Pilot year is May 24. Any entries
received after May 24 or in person
in Atlanta will be designated for
the 2021-2022 Pilot year. We hope
to see you there and thank you for
supporting your Founders Fund!
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100 Year Convention Shirt
Delegate
There is only one shirt this year to
Registration Fee includes
Other Pilot commemorate the 2021 Pilot International
General Sessions, Business Convention. Shirts will not be available on
Compass
Meetings, Workshops, site. The cost of the shirt is $25.
District Lunch, President’s Executive Committee
Instructions:
Breakfast and the 2021-2022 District Governor Enter the number of Convention T-Shirt
Installation Banquet. Registration: $425 Sizes you are requesting.
Pilot International Special Past International Pres- SM 2XL
Room Rate: $185.03 $200 if not serving as club delegate MED 3XL
including taxes and fees 4XL
LG
per night.
Co-Pilot XL
To make a reservation Registration: $300
online, please visit: Co-Pilot Registration Fee Includes:
Tour of Pilot International
https://book.passkey.com/ • General Sessions Headquarters
• Co-Pilot Breakfast
go/pilotinternational2021
• Installation Banquet $15
• Access to Co-Pilot Suite
If reserving your room by • President’s Breakfast Indicate the number of tickets desired
phone, you MUST contact in the boxes below:
the hotel directly at This is my first Pilot Other Pilot
(888) 789-3090 International Convention.
Compass
and mention that you are First Time Attendees’ Workshop
(Wed, 7/7 at 3:00 pm)
with the Pilot International
group to take advantage of
I would like to serve on the following Registration (Wed, 7/7)
the special room rate.
committee(s):
Doorkeepers (Thurs-Sat, 7/8-
Please note reservations *Delegates CANNOT serve on the Election (Thurs-Fri, 7/8-
must be made no later than Doorkeepers, Election, or Floor Floor Teller (Business Session,
June 11, 2021 as the hotel PIFF Expo Table (Wed-Sat, 7/7-7/10)
CANNOT guarantee rate. I am a nurse or doctor.
Registration Committee Training
(Tue, 7/6 at 2:00 pm)
Other Committee Training
(Wed, 7/7 at 2:00 pm)
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SPRING 2021 PILOT LOG | 15Anchor Clubs
Please welcome our newest Anchors and Advisors!
Despite delays and restrictions due to COVID-19, these new Anchors rallied through and
have been actively serving their communities.
Hope United Academy Anchor Club in Athens, AL was
chartered on February 25th. After multiple delays due to
Covid, these new Anchors are already serving their
community! They chartered with 10 members and the
club is sponsored by the Pilot Club of Huntsville, AL.
Jasper High School Anchor Club also
chartered on February 25th after Covid
delays. The club initially began with 10
members and added 2 more on the
spot! Now with12 Anchors, they are
ready to go! This club is sponsored by
the Pilot Club of Jasper, AL.
The Anchor Club of Aquinas College, a private
Catholic high school in Nassau, The Bahamas
chartered on March 18th with 14 members. They
have overcome obstacles as well and are very
enthusiastically serving their community. This club is
sponsored by The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau.
16 | SPRING 2021 PILOT LOGFrom Your PI Anchor Coordin ator. . .
Finally, the warm weather is here, the flowers are blooming, and the Anchors are out doing what
they do best…serving their communities. As this Anchor year comes to end, we prepare for the
culminating event, our Leadership Summit in Atlanta, Georgia to be held July 7-10. Highlights
include a MARTA ride to The Varsity for lunch, a tour of the World of Coca-Cola, and creating a
work of art from plain bottle caps as a service project. Anchors will also listen to speakers Victoria
Huggins and Derrick and Julie Tennant, participate in workshops and the Cultural Exchange. They
will also join the Pilots for the Awards Breakfast, Anchor Panel, and Installation Banquet. The
Summit promises to be an exciting experience!
Experiencing the Anchor Leadership Summit really emphasizes the importance of the relationship
between Anchor and Pilot. As Pilots, we must see that Anchor is the future of Pilot. It is vital that
we mentor our youth in leadership and community service. The rewards are great for both sides!
Now is the time to start considering sponsoring an Anchor Club. Is there a school, home schooling
group, or private school around that could be a potential club? Seek them out and share the news
of Anchor. Get them ready to charter and Do More, Care More, Be More!! in the fall.
Lisa Palmquist
PI Anchor Coordinator 2020-2021
President, Pilot Club of Central Pennsylvania
C mpass Clubs
SPRING 2021 PILOT LOG | 17New Beginnings
Written by
Karen Ferguson Bain
2020-2021
Membership Coordinator
Governor Elect
Pictured Above: Pilots Marsha and Sonia along with Governor Elect Karen assisted Pilot Joy and
Pilot Club of Lucaya, Bahamas the Anchor Club of Mary Star of the Sea Academy with stuffing valentine balloons with notes, in
preparation of their Fundraiser.
“meditate, breath consciously, listen, pay of social distancing season, to ensure
Greetings Pilots! attention, treasure the attention treasure that we fulfil the mandate for Pilot
every moment and make where they International to influence positive
It’s time for new beginnings! As we approach feel valued and that could give their change in communities around the
the start of Spring the dark clouds of winter are time, treasures and talents are appreci- world. Yes Pilots! We’ve risen up for
rolled away and the fresh burst of light is giving ated. raised to every occasion and seized
way to blue skies and warm sunshine. Yes, my the moments that has increased
friends it time for new beginnings, new birth, We need to make the connection with our membership even during these
new enthusiasm and a fresh start! Pilots who are telling us that they want challenging times, because persons are
to be heard. Are we listening to what looking for an outlet to serve humanity.
We have the choice to start again, so often we they are saying? If we don’t, Pilots, will Service is still rewarding, the smiles
find ourselves burdened down with what didn’t be will look to other service clubs and we receive from persons in need are
go right, and how we can ever never recover affiliations, alternatives of walking out priceless. Denzel Washington said “The
from past mistakes or miss steps, but we have of the doors of clubs vowing never to joy you keep from helping others is far
the choice to start again. You have the choice return. They will look to other service better than the big houses, jewelry or
to wipe the slate clean and start over, write a clubs and affiliations, alternatives of the cars the gratification comes from
new beginning, rewrite your script on how you where they feel valued and that could helping others. That is where the success
can improve or be a better Pilot than you were give their time, treasures and talents are is, in helping others”. And every time
yesterday. You have the choice to be Bolder in appreciated. our Anchors, Compass Members,
your quest to serve more that you did last year Pilots, Club Presidents, Governors, and
or even last week. Remember Carpe Diem… It’s a new beginning, a chance to turn a International Presidents heed the call to
Seize the Day! You alone hold the power to seize new leaf and close chapters that require serve, we bring immense joy to the lives
the day. Don’t allow procrastination to rob you an ending. We must be vigilant so we of those who are on the receiving end of
of the joy of doing something meaningful for know the difference of where to close being blessed.
someone today. Even, if it’s simply to listen to the chapters you must end and where we
stories of the elderly as they recount their many must add new and exciting paragraphs I leave you with this quote from an
adventures, tales of how they too were once to keep our members engaged and unknow author “Don’t start your day
young, living life to the fullest, now the tides enthralled with what the clubs are with broken pieces from yesterday.
have turned and they no longer have that zest for doing to make new stories for years Every day is a fresh start. Each day is
life. Give them your full attention because today to come. I ask of you, what is the new a new beginning. Every morning we
it’s them tomorrow could be me or you. beginning for you? Are you listening wake up is the first day of our new
to the whispers of life and how you life.” Embrace the new beginning as
Pilots, how are you going to live in the moment? can seize every moment to make them we all strive to DO MORE, CARE
Are we you so occupied with your cellular memorable and colorful? MORE AND BE MORE, each and
phones that we don’t listen to our families or every day forward together seizing
fellow Pilots when they are hurting and looking What is this pandemic saying to us new opportunities and journeying
to us for answers? Can you recall when was the as Pilots? How do we create new to uncharted waters, arriving to safe
last time you truly got lost in just enjoying the beginnings when it feels like there harbor serving in friendship, growing
company of someone, listening attentively to is no happiness on the horizon? We our organization of Pilot International
what they have to say and not overpowering the have all learned new ways of staying to be more vibrant and inclusive. Here’s
conversation? Oprah Winfrey said it best in touch with family and friends. New to our new beginnings, may we seize
ways of offering service in this season the day!
18 | SPRING 2021 PILOT LOGLeadership, Technology, and
the Next 100 Years
technology, so why not embrace it? If we learned anything
Written by from COVID-19 it is that we can do things differently.
Melanie Horton As a leader, it is part of our job to help our members embrace
the digital era. That will involve encouraging members to
2020-2021 share their concerns with us and our leadership teams. Leaders
need to be understanding in addressing members’ concerns
Leadership Coordinator but encourage members to try and keep an open mind.
Assure them that your club will have people to help them in
Little Apple Manhattan Pilot Club, any technology transition that your club makes and, most
importantly, that they are valued members of the club and
Heartland meeting their needs is important.
As leaders, we have to explain the positives of technology for
As we begin to look forward to less restrictions and move our Pilot members. However, these are team decisions. Our
toward a more “normal” lifestyle, we are beginning to evaluate club leadership teams need to evaluate and decide how best
what we learned from the pandemic. For Pilots, we are also to use various technologies for our respective clubs? Each
looking forward to the next 100 years. We have learned a lot Pilot club is different, but as you make decisions be sure to
from the pandemic with perhaps our biggest lessons learned communicate your decisions and your plan to implement new
were in the area of technology and communication. How can technologies successfully. Maybe set up a Tech Team within
we take these lessons and help Pilot transition into our second your club to assist members who need some tech tutoring. If
century? you have Anchor Clubs nearby, you have a great opportunity
to match Anchors to Pilots to do some tutoring in technology.
The impact of the pandemic mandated that companies
accelerate the digitization of their customer and supply-chain Maybe your club wants to explore new technology for a
interactions and that of their internal operations by three Zoom option for meetings or to create a new website. You
to four years. These changes will be long lasting as many can Zoom on cell phone, tablets, and home computers. There
companies are already making the types of investments that are many tutorials available on the Internet to help you with
ensure these changes will remain. So, for businesses to stay the technology transitions. Consider making tech training
competitive, they are focusing on funding technological part of your club membership division to help keep your
advances and digital initiative. club accessible and relevant to members, prospects and the
community at large.
The translation to Pilot, and all service organizations, is that
to stay relevant and able to relate in the next century, we have Strong and vital Pilot clubs foster innovation and flexibility.
to rethink how we communicate with members. The good Technology promotes innovation and flexibility. Leaders
news is that there is great, user-friendly technology that we embrace innovation and flexibility. As leaders we are charged
can utilize for Pilot members to communicate and engage. to motivate members and part of that motivation is to
The bad news is that there is a lot of technology out there that implement new ideas that increase the vitality of the club.
many of us have no idea how to use and are, honestly, a little
intimidated to try. As Pilot transition to a new century of service, we encourage
Pilot leaders to lead by example, ask the hard questions,
As Pilot seeks to expand membership and increase our impact embrace technology, promote learning, engage in evaluation
on our communities in our second century, technology and strive for continual improvement. It is this type of
becomes essential. More and more, we use Websites, leadership that will propel Pilot into a second century of
Facebook, YouTube, and Email to communicate with members service that is relevant and significant to bettering our
and prospective members. In 2021, there is no avoiding
communities.
SPRING 2021 PILOT LOG | 19Pictured Above: Palatka High Anchors in the Florida District participate in the Pie for Pilot fundraiser for the Pilot Scholarship House Foundation.
appropriate department, and specific contact names and emails.
Fundraising Be sure your solicitation letter is email-able. Also be aware that
Written by Shirley Pyle some companies review donation requests at specific times
(quarterly or bi-annually), so the sooner you submit the greater
2020-2021 Fundraising Coordinator the chance of getting a reply. If you missed the cutoff date for this
year’s event, make note of the deadline and submit earlier next
Pilot Club of the Halifax Area, Florida year.
Fundraising is an event or campaign whose primary Local Businesses: Members should carry a supply of the
purpose is to raise money for a cause, charity or non-profit Sponsorship Letters and Event flyers. When visiting local
organization. businesses such as stores, restaurants, salons, gyms, doctor and
dental offices, it’s a great opportunity to connect with a potential
In previous issues of the Pilot Log we talked about “thinking donor. Small business owners may elect to purchase a sponsorship
outside the box” to identify alternative ways to raise funds during in lieu of event admission tickets or raffle chances.
the COVID-19 pandemic (summer issue) and the different steps
to follow to host a successful event (Jan/Feb issue). Of course, in Individuals: Share sponsorship opportunities with friends
order for the event or campaign to be profitable, your club needs and family members; they may be able to benefit from the tax
community or public participation. When soliciting, keep in mind deduction.
that you are asking on behalf of the project or charity your club is
hoping to fund. All Sponsors should receive a formal Thank You for their
contribution. Be sure to include a copy of any event printed
When advertising your fundraising project, use every medium material that lists their name (and logo).
available: news media, social media pages, posters, flyers, personal
emails and text messages, etc. Members can creatively collect Donors & Attendees
funds using PayPal, Cash App, Givelify, or the ‘old school’ paper If your letter or flyer asks people to purchase event tickets, show
check and cash. When soliciting, your choice of words can often the value of the purchase price – “for $35 you get to enjoy a
make the difference. Use the verbiage “will you support us” rather luncheon along with viewing a fashion show”.
than “will you donate” or “will you contribute” to build loyalty to
your club’s fundraising efforts. When asking friends to purchase an item that you know they
can buy at a store at a cheaper price, try this: “for a $20 donation
Sponsors you get a ‘thank you gift’ of a can of popcorn in the flavor of your
Decide in advance if you wish to have tier levels of sponsorship choice” or “by supporting our club with $20 you get a free plant”.
based on the dollar amount of contribution. Prepare a
Sponsorship Solicitation Letter that includes your club name, Selling raffle tickets: Get your donor excited about the possibility
event name, date and location and lists the project(s) or charity of winning, and encourage them to participate.
for which you fundraising. Clearly outline the donor recognition
‘levels’ to encourage maximum participation. Be sure to mention Silent Auction: Remind bidders they not only get the item, but
that your club is a 501c3 charity and donations are tax deductible. they are also helping support your cause.
Your letter should also include Club contact information, and
your club’s web page if applicable. With your solicitation letter, Always be sure to Thank and remind ALL donors how the
you may also wish to include a brochure about your club and Pilot proceeds will be used. Clearly state the project or charity being
International. The more you educate the potential donor, the more funded/supported.
likelihood you will receive a response.
Reminder: Your event or campaign will only be profitable with
Corporations often prohibit walk-in solicitations (especially donors and/or sponsors. Engage your full membership in the act
during the pandemic). Others will refer you to a home office that of solicitation to support the club’s cause. Do More, Care More, Be
may not be located near you. You will have to gather information More and above all, be sure to keep the FUN in FUNDRAISING.
through phone calls or emails about corporate guidelines,
20 | SPRING 2021 PILOT LOGPictured Above: The Pilot Club of Baytown in the Texas District makes fidget aprons to help Alzheimer’s patients with anxiety and restlessness.
gatherings, but walking in many ways - Walk was everywhere –
Projects on every sidewalk, track and trail. Each of us walking on our own
or in small teams of friends and family, while others are doing
Written by Judy Wheat the same - all walking and fundraising for the same objective:
2020-2021 Projects Coordinator A WORLD WITHOUT ALZHEIMER’S AND ALL OTHER
DEMENTIA.
Pilot Club of Bayton, Texas PICK ME UPS” * “Do More, Care More, Be More.”
PROJECTS are the heart of Pilot. But we must agree the total PI’s mission is to influence positive change around the world.
heart must include Membership, for without members we Pilots come together in friendship and service, focus on brain
have no Pilots to participate in projects. Leadership is also a safety, health, and supporting those who care for others. Pilots
main section of the heart, is the willingness to step up, to have grant full “Pick Me Up” experiences and give “Little Pick Me
the courage to lead. We must include Fundraising as part Ups” to strangers, family and friends for encouragement. Pilots
of the HEART - for without money, our Pilot community fulfill Pick Me Ups for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients
contributions are not possible. in keeping fingers busy? Handmade Fidget Aprons/Mats.
Pilot Club of Baytown creates Fidget Aprons and Mats for
Education is Key to Pilot: Pilot Clubs improve lives through Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients which are donated to nursing
education, volunteerism, financial support and research. Pilot homes. Fidgets may have working zippers, buttons w/button
clubs around the world offer scholarships to graduating high holes, ribbons to tie/untie, belts to buckle/unbuckle, and fabrics
school students. PI scholarships are available. Pilots are building soothing to feel. A fidget apron/mat is
community leaders through our student Anchor Clubs. a perfect gift idea for a loved one.
BrainMindersTM “Create More with Pilot”
PI’s signature program 2020-2021 Texas Governor, Linda
designed in 2001 to teach Vaclavik’s theme. Many other
children to prevent brain governors have similar logos. Pilots
injuries has expanded to must be creative – especially during
include presentations for the past year crisis of the coronavirus.
youth and seniors. Most Pilots have successfully conducted
Pilot and Anchor Clubs business via Internet video, social
present BrainMinderTM media, email, smart phone messenger
to all ages. Materials are and phone calls. Projects, usually
available on PI website “hands-on” have been conducted in
and include new scripts, puppets, coloring, activity books, logo, many innovative ways –
stickers, bookmarks, t-shirts, banners, and BRAIN-O for Seniors.
PI’s Japan District produced a video to educate audiences about • By contributing financially to
BrainMindersTM. organizations in need - which
were previously hands-on
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Project projects.
Encouraging Brain health is a • By wearing masks, focusing on methods of passing various
long-time Pilot project and our caregiving projects through “safe-distance” thereby
commitment to fundraise and end protecting both Pilots and recipients.
Alzheimer’s has not changed. Even • By contributing to Community Projects, International
though the world has been put Relations, Educational projects, Patriotism, Health & Safety
on hold, the threat of Alzheimer’s projects, Pilot International Foundation (PIFF), Traumatic
disease has not. The 2020 Virtual Brain Injury programs, Alzheimer’s Walk, and more.
Walk campaign included no large • Look forward to returning to creative “normal times”.
SPRING 2021 PILOT LOG | 21P ILOT C LU B F R I E N DSH IP & SE R V IC E
Pictured Above: Ruthann Friedrick, Sharon Mauler,
Rhonda Knudson, Betty Schneider, Ros Neeland, Star
the facility Support dog and handler Alyson Burkhart
from Sunflower Diversified.
1. PC of Great Bend,
Heartland
World Autism Acceptance Day was
recognized April 2 by a Presidential
2. Pilot Luncheon Club of Morgan County,
Alabama
proclamation and the commission The Pilot Luncheon Club of Morgan County Toys, zippers, locks, hinges, door knobs, pet
approved the proclamation supported by recently donated Sensory Boards to 3 local collars, remote controls, velcro and ribbons
the Pilot Club of Great Bend to make April schools for their Special Needs classes. These make up just some of the items used to make
World Autism Acceptance Month. Sensory Boards are built by our Pilots and these boards. Different textures and putting
Co-Pilots with objects that are found around things together on the board can help children
Ros Neeland, Chairman of the Autism their homes. with Autism by allowing them to stimulate their
Committee with the Pilot Club’s Autism senses at their own pace.
Workshop, spoke to the Barton County
Commission Monday. Neeland has a
granddaughter born in 2010 that started
to show signs of autism after she turned
two years old.
“Although they lived in Lawrence, where
services were much easier to come by,
my daughter and her family made the
decision to move to Great Bend when
their third baby was on the way,” said
Neeland. “Services were not as plentiful
here. Thankfully, more support services
4.
are seeing the need to provide options for
care in Western Kansas.”
Neeland noted there are more services
3. Pilot Club of Lucaya,
Bahamas
Pilot Club of Bishopville,
South Carolina
available in the Barton County area At their recent meeting, the Pilot Club of
Governor Elect Karen along with past Governor
dealing with the autism spectrum. Bishopville celebrated the 100th Birthday of Ms.
Sonia and Immediate Past President Toni
Sunflower Diversified Services now has Margaret Clark. Just like Pilot International, 2021
represented PCOL at the Official re-opening
staff trained for an autism program and is Margaret’s Centennial year. She is a spry 100
of the Eight Mile Rock High School”s Library
recently obtained a therapy dog. The Pilot year old and is so very faithful to the Pilot Club
this morning. The invitation was extended to
Club of Great Bend has worked to create of Bishopville. We were thankful to be able to
the club who generously donated books from
a workshop to allow parents with autistic celebrate her in person this year!
the Pilot Club of Lucaya’s Helping Hands Book
children to hear from experts in the field.
Drive. Governor Elect Karen brought remarks on
The next Autism Workshop is scheduled Pictured Above: Pilot Club of Bishopville
behalf of the Club.
for April 2022. President, Laura Hawkins, with Pilot Member,
Margaret Clark.
Pilot Club of Macon, Georgia, The Onomichi Pilot Club, Japan, has
donated 448 bottles of water to been supporting a facility for the
the Warming Center. The Warming disabled on a monthly basis and
Center provides shelter from the interacting with these people through
cold weather as well as food and singing, dancing, playing rhythms
other services. Shown left to right using musical instruments. They hope
Dyann Moore, Pat Vickers, Tamika to restart this sort of activity as soon
8. PC of Macon
Georgia
Johnson case worker, Surelle
Pinkston Joan Burney and Carolyn
9. Onomichi Pilot Club
Japan
as the COVID-19 spread has been
controlled.
Glover.
22 | SPRING 2021 PILOT LOGPILOT C LU B F R IEND SHI P & SER VI CE
6. Quitman Pilot & Anchor
Clubs, Texas
Pilots and Anchors joined forces in March for
a day of community service and friendship.
The Anchors, Pilot/Anchor advisor Patrice
Hightower, Janet-Coats Turner, and Elijah
delivered their scent hearts to the NICU at
Christus Trinity Mother Frances in Tyler. These
were all cut and sewn by the Anchors. The
parents of the premature babies will wear
one while visiting their baby and when they
leave, it is put in the incubator for the baby to
be able to smell the scent of their parent. The
club started the project last school year, their
goal was to do 1,000 hearts. But due to COVID
hitting spring break last year and not being
able to have meetings this year due to it still,
they made their delivery of 750. This is their
second time to do this, first time they had 500.
5. Pilot Club of Jones County,
Georgia
In recognition of Brain Awareness Week the
Pilot Club of Jones County had Chap Nelson,
Administrator of Autumn Lane Health and
Rehabilitation, as guest speaker at its March
meeting. Mr. Nelson shared his experience
about his brain surgery. Thank you Mayor
Barbee for signing the proclamation for Brain
7.
Awareness Week (BAW). BAW is a global
campaign to increase public awareness of Pilot Club of Belen,
the progress and benefits of brain research. It Southwestern
unites the effort of partner organizations from
around the world in a week long celebration The Pilot Club of Belen created over 200
of the brain every year in mid March. The club bears made from washcloths and rubber
prepared Cookie bags for the residents and bands! They had three groups working on
staff of Stone Brook Assisted Living. They also them from different houses using Zoom.
delivered cookie bags to several of our Jones The bears will be donated to the Children’s
County residents that are unable to get out. In Hospital.
addition, the club donated school supplies to
the Middle schools of Jones County.
In March, the Pilot Club of The Pilot Club of Rutherford County, North
Seneca, South Carolina, Carolina, presented their local Health
delivered Brainminders coloring/ Department with a variety of cup cakes,
activity books with crayons to chips, Doritos, etc. on one of their days
Blue Ridge Elementary school. administering the COVID-19 vaccinations.
These books show ways to The club wishes to show the department
stay safe and protect children’s how much the community appreciates the
10. PC of Seneca
South Carolina
brains.
11. PC of Rutherford Co.
North Carolina
many hours and days these medical teams
have put in administering the vaccinations.
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PROJECT LIFESAVER ~ CONTINUING THE
COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH COVID
Pilot Club of Nassau, Bahamas
District, welcomes new
members
The Pilot Club of Fort Myers, Florida, sponsors Zuke, a 3-year-old
The Pilot Club of Nassau hosted a Share Pilot German Shepherd. He steals the show whenever he is on the job,
in January via zoom. In attendance were seven including at the Florida District Conference.
(7) prospective members. The moderator was
Angela Rahming, Membership Coordinator. The Pilot Club of Fort Myers, Florida, is sponsor of Zuke, a sweet,
President Elaine Clare opened with a prayer friendly three-year old German Shepherd. He is becoming well
and welcome, followed with a wonderful and known in Lee County and has been on television as well as in print.
engaging ice breaker lead by Pilot Thora, one Therapy dogs are not service dogs. Service dogs provide only for
of the Clubs Directors. Past Governor Emily their handler. Therapy dogs have been obedience trained and screened for their ability
Glass then gave a brief history about Pilot to interact favorably with all humans and to not be aggressive toward other animals.
International and how we came to be a part of
this wonderful organization. As we don’t want Therapy dogs are privately owned. A responsible,
persons joining and not realizing just what caring handler is an important member of the therapy
is expected of them, Past Treasurer Asenath dog team. Zuke and his owner, Pilot Club member Joy
Cartwright spoke on the financial obligations Augustine, help deliver unconditional love, acceptance,
of each member. The real highlight was when calmness, happiness, and distraction to those in need.
two members shared their personal reasons of Therapy dogs go with their owners to volunteer in a
“What it means to be a Pilot” and “Why I joined variety of needs; therapy dogs and their owners work
Pilot”. Both were powerful as each story came together as a team to improve the lives of other people.
with situations they were facing (health and
death). The love and friendship that they both Many people are able to connect with dogs and be empowered by the non-judgmental
felt from the other members of the club during love that they provide. As an example, a therapy dog can come alongside an abused
this time was heartfelt. child and help him or her be more comfortable speaking with psychologists and police.
They are often called “comfort dogs.”
We trust that all those in attendance would
decide that they would like to become members Zuke “steals the show” whenever he is “on the job.” Zuke was a big hit at the recent
of this wonderful organization Pilot International Florida District Conference. He appeared in costume and made friends with all the Pilots
where our Pilot principles are Friendship and in attendance. He appears regularly at hospitals, schools, churches, and the Lee County
Service and our mission is to influence positive Sheriff’s Department. He is often asked to come to the Lee County Court House to assist
change in communities throughout the world. in difficult cases.
In early Februrary, five of the prospective Zuke joins the Pilot Club in fitting and donating bicycle helmets
members who attended Share Pilot at numerous non-profit organizations’ safety-related events as
were initiated and became a part of Pilot well as bringing distraction and furry love to the Gresham-Kike
International. The new members were pinned Scholarship house on the Florida Gulf Coast University Campus;
with their Membership pins, presented with the scholarship house is sponsored by the Pilot Club of Fort
their corsage and a token of a Pilot mask via a Myers.
drive by prior to the meeting. We are so happy
to have them on board and we welcome these
ladies to this great organization “Pilot”. Zuke’s AKC titles include Therapy Dog Excellent, Rally Novice, Farm Dog Certified, Canine
Good Citizen Advanced, Canine Good Citizen Urban, Trick Dog Intermediate, and AKC
Temperament Test. Zuke is also registered with the United States Kennel Club and has
earned his designation, SPOT ON, Socialized Pet Obedience Test, Outstanding Neighbor.
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The Lancaster Pilots, in the departments are held outside
Northeast-Potomac District, as weather allows. When an
are frontline workers! inside setting is needed, there
are further steps to ensure the
Their club has not missed a safety of all involved. They
beat with the 24/7 Project have enrolled individuals
Lifesaver service project. over the past ten months;
COVID protocols were mostly outside their homes.
developed and have been The police and the caregivers Pilot Club of Pensacola, Florida
followed since the March are extremely grateful for this Jeanne Clark, Sue Levin, Linda Petty, and Shirley
pandemic changed their “essential work” that they Jacques presented a $10,500 check to Escambia
“typical” routines. provide to their Lancaster Westgate School. Accepting the check on behalf
of the school were Principal Joanna Sellers and
County residents who are at
Assistant Principal Karen Robinson. The money
The monthly transmitter risk to wander! will be used to purchase equipment canapes
maintenance sessions and shade sails to provide protection from
at various county police the sun for the children who attend Escambia
Westgate School. These will be installed over
their new playground equipment to make it
safer for the students to play outside on sunny
days. The joint venture was accomplished as part
of the matching grant program from the Pilot
International Founders Fund.
Approximately, 200 children ages 3 years to 22
years of age attend Escambia Westgate with
developmental disabilities and delays. Disabilities
include Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome
and intellectual disabilities.
Helmets for Angels! The Pilot Club of the Dan River Region Pilot Club of VA received
The Pilot
a Helmet ClubGrant
Matching of Dan
from River Region Danville,
PIlot International VA
for a project Receives
entitled, a for
“Helmets
Helmet Matching Grant from Pilot International
Angels!” Through this grant, the Pilot Club of the Dan River Region Pilot Club received
12 high quality helmets to combine with the helmets they purchased. Approxi-
Helmets for Angels! The Pilot Club of heads of as many youth as possible.
the Dan River Region Pilot Club of VA Because of this grant, members
received a Helmet Matching Grant of the Pilot Club of the Dan River North Carolina attends District
from PIlot International for a project Region of VA were able to provide
entitled, “Helmets for Angels!” 24 high quality helmets to 24 local Convention using Zoom!
Through this grant, the Pilot Club children who were on the Salvation
of the Dan River Region Pilot Club Army Angel Tree for Danville and North Carolina District Pilots Zoomed their
received 12 high quality helmets Pittsylvania County. These helmets wonderful 82nd North Carolina District Convention
to combine with the helmets they were paired with bicycles purchased April 9-10, 2021! Governor Kim explained many
purchased. Approximately 40% of by sponsors of children on the great friends came together celebrating a unqiue
all bicycle related deaths are due Angel Tree. For more information adventureful year, and an upcoming year of
to head injuries; ¾ of all bicycle- about the Pilot Club of the Dan unending successes!
related head injuries occur among River Region in Danville, Virginia
children ages 14 and under; and please visit our club’s Facebook
many children are simply unable to page called Dan River Region Pilot
protect their heads while bike riding Club. We are currently seeking new
because they don’t have access to members who wish to join a great
quality, affordable safety helmets. organization of friendship and
This international signature project service.
allows Pilots, “The Helmet People,”
to place safety helmets on the
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