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Envision 100 – What does that mean?
Envision 100
What does that mean?
Since this year marks Pilot International’s 100 years of friendship and service, we would like to celebrate by having a significant impact on our communities and by helping numerous students for the next 100 years. The Envision 100 Initiative’s goal is to “Envision 100 – Celebrating 100 years …Charting a course to award 100 Grants and Scholarships”. Our mission is to award 100 Grants and Scholarships that will positively impact communities and scholars throughout the world. We hope to do this in two phases. The first phase, Envision 100, is the fundraising phase. This is where we need your help through donations. The second phase, Impact100, is the awarding of the 100 grants and scholarships to assist Pilot Clubs with their service projects and to help students who chose to continue their education.
Our goal to be able to provide these 100 grants and scholarships is $150,000. We know it is an ambitious goal. We also know how generous Pilots are. Become a part of this historic initiative and assist our 2021-2022 Goal for Grants and Scholarships fundraising goal of $150,000. Help make the future brighter for our communities and scholars. We know that we together can achieve this goal.
Pilot International Founders Fund
Pilot International Foundation (now called Pilot International Founders Fund) was established in 1976 to further Pilot's humanitarian efforts. Since the Pilot International Founders Fund grant program began in 1977, nearly 1,200 grants totaling $1,883,000 have been disbursed to Pilot Clubs to assist with service projects in their communities. Also, 1,145 scholarships have been granted, totaling over $1,338,000.
Learn more
PIFF Training for Club and District Representatives - Amy Martin
Scholarships at a Glance - Jennifer Hise-Trujillo, Amy Martin
Grant Update for Clubs - Amy Martin
Our History
Ruby Newhall, President of Pilot International in 1949, was instrumental in establishing Anchor Clubs, Pilot's youth service organization arm. We have recently re-established Compass Club for college-age students.
Testimonials
Keshani Perera, a Pilot International Ruby Newhall Scholarship recipient and Doctoral Candidate wrote,” This award is going to assist me significantly. I had been considering discontinuing the program due to financial struggles, and I want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to remain in the program my final year.”
Martha Cesarano, President of the Pilot Club of Albuquerque, New Mexico wrote, “Many children said it was the first helmet they had ever had and wanted extras to give to their siblings. It was very heart tugging and heartwarming at the same time, and a wonderful opportunity to reach out to the children in our community.”
Pilot International is a 501(c)3 community-based volunteer service organization founded in 1921 in Macon, GA on the principles of “Friendship and Service.” The name “Pilot” was inspired by the mighty riverboat pilots of that day who represented leadership and guidance. Pilots carry out their motto to “Do More, Care More and Be More” by providing financial and hands-on support for national and local initiatives in keeping with its causes of youth development & leadership; brain safety & fitness; and caring for families in times of need.
Learn more about Envision 100 and how you can make an impact by visiting:
https://www.pilotinternational.org/envision100/
Forward Together ~ Believe in Possibilities
Forward Together ~ Believe in the Possibilities is the focus for 2021-2022. We have an outstanding Leadership Team in place who are committed to building on our successes. Congratulations to all 2021-2022 Pilot Leaders. Please join us as together we move Pilot forward by believing in the possibilities!
Evening Pilot Club of Sumter (SC District) Making a Difference Project
In celebration of Pilot International’s motto Do More Care More Be More; the Evening Pilot Club of Sumter will create a year round project of Making a Difference. During the year our club will raise public awareness about Pilot International efforts while providing respite to individuals and by supporting specific groups of caregivers for their meaningful deeds. Each month a specific group of caregivers will be chosen by our club to be supported or recognized. All activities will be documented to include description of Pick Me Up, recipient, date, feedback and photographs in our Making a Difference 2019-2020 scrapbook.
In October, members began distributing 100 Pilot Pals to the coroner’s office, Department of Social Services Protective Services, and YWCA women’s shelter. The teddy bears have bibs which state Pilot Pal Cares for You, compliments of the Evening Pilot Club of Sumter. Each bear has a red heart under their bib. The purpose of the bears is to help comfort children who are separated from a parent or undergo traumatic experiences such as fire, separation and death. Children are seriously psychologically harmed when they are separated from their parents or experience trauma. By comforting and providing empathy during time of stress, children were more disposed to develop coping skills. The organizations receiving the bears will have open invitation to request additional bears during the year, thus Making a Difference to the children.
We believe children who are separated from the family experience loss and often need a little something to help them cope. If it is successful, we hope to continue annually and make this our clubs signature project!
Learn more about the Evening Pilot Club of Sumter by visiting their Official Facebook page below:
https://www.facebook.com/Evening-Pilot-Club-of-Sumter-455557564587172/
Learn how you can make a difference by visiting:
https://www.pilotinternational.org/becomeapilot/
Pilot International Welcomes the Executive Committee to Macon, Georgia
Pilot International welcomes the Executive Committee
Welcome to Macon, Georgia!
The Pilot International headquarters team warmly welcomes President Karen Cupit and the 2018-19 Executive Committee members. They arrive in Macon, Georgia Thursday, January 17 for three full days of meeting and strategic planning.
An Historic Event: New Compass Club chartered
Club Name: The Compass Club of Covington County
District: Alabama
Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Andalusia
The Pilot Club of Andalusia this week chartered the first Compass Club since the club for younger men and women was reestablished.
Pilot International Secretary Collett Cross said that the moment marked a historical event.
“This is a historic event for Pilot International,” Cross said. “I hope this group leads the charge for leadership and growth from the college and young professional demographic.”
Cross said that there was a time when Compass was established and had members.
“In the 1990s, Compass started to phase out,” Cross said. “With the establishment of Anchor Club, financial problems and lack of growth, it completely phased out.”
Lisa Patterson , director of the executive committee of Pilot International, said that each chartering member will occupy a place in history.
“No other member will ever be known as the ‘chartering members’ of the first Compass Club chartered following the re-establishment of Compass,” Patterson said. “And we will be here to help and guide the new members.”
The Compass Club is only for ages 18 to 26.
Christopher Smith, Charter Club Member
For the club to be chartered there needed to be five members. They include Katrine Christensen, Elisabeth Christensen, Kami Price, Heidi Cross and Taylor Smith. Christopher Smith, a reporter covering new releases, recently joined increasing the club membership to six.
The Compass Club of Covington County is required to have six meetings per year and meetings may be held electronically, giving young adults from Covington County attending college in other locations or states the opportunity to be a member.
For more information send your request to susan@pilothq.org.
