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Pilot International CHANGING COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GLOBE.

Who We Are Chartered 1921 in Macon, Georgia Founded by Elizabeth Leonard and 40 local business women, energized by the women’s suffrage movement “Pilot” name inspired by mighty riverboat pilots of the day who represented leadership and guidance

Our Mission Our MISSION is to influence positive change in communities 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

Pilot International Founders Fund 501C-3 Supports the community-based work of Pilot Clubs by helping to underwrite their efforts to serve in our focus areas Provides scholarships that support graduate and undergraduate students working in fields related to our focus areas

Compass Clubs Young professionals division of Pilot Ages 18-26 (18-28 for Japanese young adults) Stepping stone from Anchor to full membership in Pilot

Anchor Clubs Building community leaders of tomorrow Established in 1952 Now in the U.S., Bahamas, Japan and S. Africa Focused on instilling the time honored values of: ◦ Altruism ◦ Noble Purpose ◦ Citizenship ◦ Honor ◦ Open-Mindedness ◦ Responsibility

BrainMinders ™ Signature Pilot International program introduced in 2001 Enhanced in 2017 for Pilots and Anchors to use in their communities Educational and entertaining curriculum for children, youth and older adults Covers broad span of brain health and safety topics: ◦ Personal fitness ◦ Bus safety ◦ Playground safety ◦ Seat belt use ◦ Fire safety ◦ Gun safety ◦ Bullying ◦ Brain exercises

Help make a difference! Be a Pilot! Pilot volunteers in communities like yours have made a big difference. Join a Pilot Club in your area or start one yourself! Pilot Clubs are groups of caring people who come together in friendship and service. Together they learn and develop into stronger individuals. Come grow with us!

Club membership offers…  Work with Anchor Clubs  Service in the area of brain safety and health  Caring for families in times of need  Cultivating friendships and leadership skills  Networking  New social and business relationships locally and internationally  District and international conferences

Pilot members…  Aspire to our Pilot Code of Ethics  Attend meetings and help with projects  Keep their club strong by inviting others to join  Encourage diversity in club membership  Enhance their club’s image by promoting projects and activities  Encourage giving to Pilot International’s Foundation  Collaborate with other civic/service organizations and agencies

Starting a new club It just takes 5 members to charter a new Pilot club An existing Pilot Club will enthusiastically be your sponsor!

You’ll have a big network of support International: Districts:  Executive Committee  20 Districts  International Administrative Council  COED (Clubs of Evolving Districts)  Headquarters Staff

Where we are by District  A labama  Michigan/Indiana  Arkansas/Oklahoma  Midwest  Mississippi  Bahamas  North Carolina  COED  New England/Potomac  Florida  South Carolina  Georgia  Southwest  Japan  Tennessee  Kansas/Missouri  Texas  Kentucky/Ohio/West Virginia  Virginia  Louisiana  International

Clubs 321 Pilot Clubs 6,713 Pilot Club members Clubs and Districts generally divide their efforts into these areas: Membership Fundraising Projects Anchor/Compass (youth) Leadership

How clubs operate Bylaws posted on Pilot International website Multiple other resources offered there Club year is July 1-June 30 $25 one time initiation fee $60/year dues $6/year insurance Clubs have at least 6 meetings/year; most have monthly schedule Lunch, evening, weekends (each club is unique!)

Getting Together Annual International Convention District Spring and Fall Conventions/Councils End of June/beginning of July each year Executive Committee members assigned to participate at District level Fun, fellowship and business Much opportunity to interact and share ideas throughout the year! Each club entitled to one delegate and one alternate, for voting purposes

Be a Pilot  For almost 100 years, Pilot Club volunteers have been accomplishing extraordinary things by coming together in friendship and service. Join a Pilot Club… or start one yourself!  Do more, Care more, Be more!  Explore our amazing legacy at pilotinternational.org  Today Pilots are across the nation and overseas, offering gifts of time, talent and funding that help transform lives and communities

Today’s world needs Pilot more than ever.