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Volume 77 - Issue 3 Friendship and Service September 2019
2019-2020 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Pat Haden - Governor1229 South High StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22801
540-271-0055 (cell)[email protected]
Jean Brown-May - Governor Elect312 Sawyers Mill Crossing
Chesapeake, VA 23323757-535-1714 (cell)
Kathy Clancey - Secretary261 Emerald Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801540-435-9399 (cell)
Terri Anderson - Treasurer552 River Gate Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322757-482-4830 (home)
757-404-5047 (cell)[email protected]
INSPIRATIONAL LEADER
Pam Bell540-858-3041(home)
PIFF REPRESENTATIVETammy Watson
[email protected] (cell)
____________The mission of Pilot International is to influence positive change incommunities throughout the world.
To do this, we: come together in friendship and give people an outlet for service.We focus on: Preparing youth and young adults for service.Encouraging brain safety and health. Supporting those who care for others.
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Pat Haden - Governor
Virginia DistrictGovernor’s Bulletin
PILOT… our Key to Success
Pat
“Set Sail on The Nansemond” Join us for Fall Council on September 13 & 14
at the Chesapeake/Suffolk Hilton Garden Inn Harbour View,
Hosted by the Nansemond River Pilot Club
Your “Key to Success” in September will be to attend FallCouncil the 13th & 14th, in Suffolk, hosted by the NansemondRiver Pilot Club. They have selected informative speakers toupdate us on the latest developments for Project Lifesaver andenlighten us about a caregiver’s program that helps familiesexperiencing the expense of a cancer treatment. We haveplanned workshops for all things Pilot, plus a few skits for funand enjoyment.Please remember to support the District Project by bringingschool supplies for the Nansemond Pilots to give to schools in,their area. We want to load them up with bins full of paper,pens, markers, glue, tissues, zip lock bags, etc.Your DAC has created lovely etched wine & beer glasses as a District Fund Raiser. Wait until yousee the distinctive logo. You will want to buy one for yourself and more for friends and family or asPilot gifts!Check out the “Virginia District Pilot International” website. It has been updated with the latestinformation about your Clubs, your leadership and your events. The District Roster and otherimportant information is available on this site and should be a great resource tool for all VirginiaPilots.Two reminders: your Club Ambassador selection must be submitted to PI by September 30th andyour Grant Applications must be submitted to PI by October 15.See you in Suffolk for a celebration of all things Pilot!
Registration Deadline extended to Aug. 31
2019 - 2020 DISTRICT COORDINATORS
Anchor/Youth
Karen Gawne
Pilot Club of Chesapeake
757-464-0207 (home)
757-515-5505 (cell)
Projects
Sandy Irby
Luncheon Pilot Club of Danville
434-799-0456 (work)
Fundraising
Anna D’Antonio
Pilot Club of S-2020uffolk
757-484-8003 (home)
757-241-1711 (cell)
Membership
Carol Avenson
Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake
757-549-1008 (home)
757-749-0574 (cell)
Leadership
Suzanne Langston
Pilot Club of Suffolk
757-934-1346 (home)
757-572-6899 (cell)
Virginia District Governor’s BulletinJuly 2019
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Kathy Clancey - District Secretary
Dates to Remember
Sept. 13 - 14 Fall CouncilNansemond River Pilot Club
April 3 - 4 District ConventionPilot Club of Suffolk
June 24 - 27, 2020Atlantic City, New jersey
Jean Brown-May - Governor Elect
Kathy
Jean
Join the movement and participate in
Pilot First SaturdayWhen?
The first Saturday of every month!
2019 - 2020 PI President Deb Hays encouraged everyone to participate in Pilot First Saturday. Wear your Pilot shirt on the first Saturday of every month, take a selfie
and post it to social media using the hashtag # PilotFirstSaturday
September is upon us and we as clubs in Virginia are focusing on ourPlans of Works that we developed in the summer. We are ready forsome hard work, but as always with Pilot we have fun while we aredoing it! Talking of fun The Fall Council on September 14th is gettingcloser and I hope that you all have made plans to attend. TheNansemond River Pilot Club, DAC and especially Governor Pat havebeen working hard the last few months, so that you will have aninformative, fun day with loads of interesting things to learn and yetstill have time to catch up with Pilot friends. Looking forward to seeing
In Pilot Friendship
you all!
Each winner will be given acertificate at the Atlantic CityAnnual Convention.Grand Prize winners will be given anon-transferable registration to the2020-2021 Convention in Atlanta.Districts or Clubs can win with thegreatest percentage growth or thegreatest number of new members.The member sponsoring the mostnew members will also win!
Do More. Care More. Be More.
“Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.” Rosalynn Carter
As Pilots that’s what we do. We serve others in lots of different ways aswe follow our plans of work. It will be a busy year for all of us; but isn’t isfulfilling to know we have helped those in need. Share your good workswith others who have a desire to volunteer and we can grow our clubs.Fall Council is coming up in just a couple of weeks. It will be a fun andeducational time with Pilot friends. I hope you are planning to attend.Club Secretaries - Please remember to send me your monthlymembership reports. The forms are on the District website. Copies go to Governor Pat also.
In Pilot friendship,
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Virginia District Governor’s BulletinSeptember 2019Pam Bell - Inspirational Leader
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PamOur Thoughts and Prayers…
In sympathy…
Condolences to Kim Wheeler-Pasquale, member of the Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake, in the death of her mother,Judy Pasquale on July 13. Cards may be sent to 116 Sutherlyn Court, Chesapeake VA 23322.
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Tammy Watson - PIFF Representative
Tammy
Club presidents please see that I am informed promptly of any illnesses or deaths or concerns or celebrations among our Pilot family.
E-mail [email protected] or call 540.539.5327.
Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” Nelson Mandela
The weekend of Fall Council I will be attending my 50th school class reunion. What a milestone to celebrate.
Does your club have a historian to keep a record of your milestones? Scrapbooks and pictures are such fun to review. On your club’s anniversary why not pull out all those keepsakes and have a night of reminiscing. That would be a fun way to educate newer members on what your club is all about.
Hello Pilots, I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Fall Council!September is Founder’s Month! Put your Founders Day plan into action. Set up a display of PI information
and make plans with your club to participate in a community service project for the year. Please click the link to read about the Founders Day Program.
http://77.104.146.207/~pilotint/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2013-Founders-Day-Program.pdf
Mail in your club’s Ambassador donation and honor the club’s Ambassador at the monthly meeting - deadline September 30th
Start planning a fundraiser for SpringMatching Grant Deadline is October 15
Meet Our Presidents Mindy Ziegenfuss
Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake
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I joined the Luncheon Pilot Club of Chesapeake after I retired from education in 2011.I was looking for an organization that offered new friendships and service to thecommunity. Pilot has given me both. I have loved my eight years as a pilot. I haveserved as a Director, Recording Secretary, President-Elect, President (twice) andLeadership Division chair. I have met many new friends, not only in Chesapeake butalso throughout the state. I feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group ofhardworking ladies who always are there for you and love to serve.
Mindy
NEW PILOT INTERNATIONAL BRANDINGBETTER HEALTH:
Take the pledge to read 15 pages of a book per day. Research shows
reading regularly on paper can help improve and increase mental
development.
CHURCH LADIES WITH COMPUTERS “The Fasting & Prayer Conference
includes meals.”
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Sandy Irby - Projects Coordinator
Sandy
Despite the threat of Hurricane Florence and the closing of DCC due to the weather
predictions, the September 14, 2018 Caring for the Caregiver Workshop, sponsored by
the Luncheon Pilot Club of Danville, was a resounding success with over 120 people in
attendance.
Hosted by DCC, the free Workshop was appropriate for those who care for children or
adults with a variety of cognitive or physical disabilities and disorders, both family and
professional. Free on-site and off-site/in home respite care was available. Continental
breakfast and lunch were served.
Caregiver Workshop - Caring for the Caregiver - A Huge Success
Nationally acclaimed AARP speaker and author of Juggling, Life, Work and Caregiving, Amy Goyer, spoke via tele-
conferencing and was able to interact with the attendees and answer their many questions. Goyer, an author,
speaker and consultant specializing in aging and families, including caregiving, grandparenting and multi-generational
issues. She has authored numerous publications and is a recognized media authority. Goyer also serves as AARP’s
national family and caregiving expert. The attendees received a free copy of Goyer’s book in addition to a goodie bag
filled with information on all topics and personal items.
Goyer shared, “Like so many other family caregivers, I often place my own care on the back burner because I’m
focused on the immediate needs of those I’m caring for. But that self-neglect eventually catches up with me —
sometimes dramatically,” Goyer said. “I juggle two homes, a long-distance relationship, work and caregiving. It’s a
crazy life! I have learned a great deal along the way.”
The workshop also featured Monica Karavanic, Director of Residential, The Arc of Southside presenting,
“Empowering Those Served;” Dr. Connie Fletcher-Whitlow, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Specialist, shared her
expertise about “Caregiver Stress and How to Relieve it;” and, Karen Cotta, Music Therapist, provided lively
interactive musical activities in “Music & Mindfulness.”
Additionally, there was a session for attendees to ask questions of a Resource Panel of specialists in the field to
provide useful tools to help caregivers while learning how to care for themselves.
The response from the attendees was remarkable. When completing the evaluation forms, all attendees, replied that
the Workshop was “Excellent,” and when asked if it should be held again, all responded, ”Yes, Absolutely.”
Completing another question, all, both family caregivers and professional, left with more knowledge, hope and tools
then they had prior to attending.
Anita White, Luncheon Pilot Club of Danville member and Caregiver Workshop Chair said, “After retiring as a Colonel
from the US Army to come back to Danville to care for my parents and brother, I realized that there was such a need
for a workshop for caregivers, both family and professional. This was my vision and with Club participation and
wonderful sponsors and partners, we succeeded in making my vision a reality.”
Resource Panel Attendees asking questionsSpeaker Amy Goyer
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Message from our ECR Collett Cross
All the information on this project including the Helmet Grant Application, can be found on the Pilot International website - https://www.pilotinternational.org/thehelmetpeople/
Do you have a Pilot that is active within the club, promotes and supports Pilot International, and isfaithful with meeting attendance and project assistance? Of course, you do! Clubs have untilSeptember 30th to honor these individuals by naming them their 2019-2020 Club Ambassador.Information on Club Ambassador submissions can be found under the club resources tab. Thedonations for Club Ambassador help support the Pilot International Safe Harbor Fund.
Mark your calendars for October 5th and start planning your Pilot Walk! The first Saturday inOctober has been designated as Pilot Walk Day. It is also a great way to participate in the “Pilot 1st
Saturday” movement. Plan a community event or get your club together in your Pilot gear to take astroll together. We would love to see your walks in action, so don’t forget to take some pictures andshare.
We are Pilot! For almost a century we have upheld the principles of friendship and service. YOUhave chosen to be a Pilot! YOU uplift communities by Doing More, Caring More, and Being More.Pilots, YOU are making a difference and it is appreciated and celebrated!
Collett Cross
September is a beautiful month filled with the anticipation of Fall. OurFall Workshops and Councils are in full swing! I hope many of you areplanning to “Set Sail on the Nansemond” on September 13 and 14.Please attend so you can “know more” this year. It is a greatopportunity to learn and grow as a Pilot. Information about our newSignature Project the Pilot International Helmet program will be shared.I hope this inspires your club to apply for the new Helmet Grant. Firstquarter applications are due by the 15th of September.
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Keep up the good work Pilots! Friendship and Service will help us grow.