Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Pilots

Itrsquos that time of year again when we are all busy scurrying around with last minute shopping and making plans for a festive time with family and friends We wait anxiously for it all year long and once it comes there never seems to be enough time to get everything done We can get so caught up in the details of the season that we forget to take time to relax and enjoy the moment We must remember that - above all - this is a season of Joy and as Pilots we strive to bring Joy to others not just at Christmas but 365 days a year

As Pilots we are filled with the Spirit of Service and Sharing all year long but it is this special time of year which brings out the best in each of us We are en-couraged by the great work that you and your clubs are doing in your commu-nities - spreading good cheer and helping those in need As you are busy going about the good work of your club this season our great wish is for you to not lose yourself in the details but to find yourself in the Real Joy of Service

Just like you Pilot International leaders and staff are working hard this holiday season and we are proud of all the wonderful news we have to share with you in this newsletter We hope you will take special note of all the information provided about the upcoming 2014 Pilot International Annual Convention amp Leadership Conference - it will be here before we know it We hope that the Tentative Schedule of Events provided in this edition of the PI News will help you and your family as you begin to make advance plans for this wonderful week in Chicago

We would also like to make special note of the announcement of the char-tering of our first clubs in South Africa This historic event took place on the evening of November 7 2013 in Pretoria South Africa and we are so pleased to now call the Pilot Club of Pretoria and De Goede Hoop Anchor Club (Anchor Club of the Good Hope) our own Congratulations and Welcome new Pilots and Anchors Clubs please send your congratulatory notes and love gifts for these new clubs to Pilot International Headquarters PI leadership and staff will ensure that our new South African clubs receive your gifts and good wishes

We continue to marvel at the amazing work being done by our clubs around the world We are so proud of you and it is our mission to provide you with the best resources and support needed to help you as you serve your communities - wherever they may be

During this 2013 Holiday Season let us continue to DO MORE CARE MORE and BE MORE - EVERYWHERE - not just during the Holidays but every day Merry Christmas Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Beautiful New Year

In Pilot Friendship

Judy Langley Melanie SchildPilot International President Executive Director Pilot International

News From PIHQ bull March 2013NovemberDecember 2013

P 1

IN THIS ISSUE

P1Letter From Pilot International

P2New Clubs Charter in South Afri-

ca 2014 Convention Info

P32014 PI Convention Chicago IL

P4New PI Awards

P5Anchor Club Reminders

P6Brain Safety amp Fitness Updates

Safe Kids Day Info

P7International Care amp Kindness

Week Information New Member

Package Update

P8PI Founders Fund Information

P9PIHQ Announcements

P10Nominate an Outstanding Pilot

or Anchor

P11EC amp PIHQ Contact Information

and Weblinks

GIFTPILOT

FRIENDSHIP

SERVICE

As

Pilots

we strive

to bring the

of C A R I N G to those in need Atthis special time of year

I

nter-

national wishes to

thank you our cherished

Pilots and beloved Anchors

for keeping the warm light of

bright in y o u r h e a r t s a n d f o r bringing Peace and Joy to all you meet You are each a gift to our organization We are grateful for your support and are honored by your

Merry Christmas Happy Holidays andBest Wishes for a Beautiful New Year

From Pilot International President Judy Langleythe Executive Committee Board of Trustees and

Pilot International Headquarters Staff

Special thanks to Midwest Governor Holly Baker and Midwest Governorrsquos Bulletin Editor Jane Driscoll for the

design inspiration for this yearrsquos Christmas greeting

Pictured above this yearrsquos PI Christmas Greeting e-card This yearrsquos design was inspired by artwork in the December 2013 Midwest Gover-norrsquos Bulletin Next year Pilot International will hold a contest asking members to submit design ideas for the 2014 PI Christmas Greeting The PI Executive Committee will choose a winning design concept to serve as the inspiration for the message Stay tuned to the PI News Constant Contact and The Pilot Log for more information

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

Making a

DifferenceoforldW

Get Excited for These Special Events and

New Amenities

bull In addition to the headquarters room traditionally provided for Japanese Pilots Pilot International will also provide a reserved international headquarters room as a place for International Pilots (Bahamas Canada Singapore and South Africa) to meet and gather and discuss issues specific to international members

bull A ldquoChicago Dine Aroundrdquo progressive dining expe-rience on July 4 (httpwwwchicagodinearoundcom) which will visit three different restaurants with a stop at the museum campus to view fireworks Participants will be picked up and dropped off at the hotel This is NOT a PI fundraising event

bull Chicago city tours will be available prior to conven-tion on Wednesday afternoon If you are a Governor please plan your tours before or after convention as you will have a required meeting of the International Administrative Council on Wednesday afternoon

bull 2nd Annual Anchor Leadership Summit

bull Redesigned Navigator Progam The Navigator Pro-gram is currently being reevaluated and redesigned much like we did for the Anchor Leadership Summit Activities for Navigators will differ for older amp young-er children

Pilot International is honored toannounce the chartering

of our first clubs in South Africaon November 7 2013

Join us in welcoming the new Pilot Club of Pretoria and the Anchor Club of the Good Hope (De Goede Hoop Anchor Club) in Centurion South Afri-ca

Look for more information about these outstanding additions to our Pilot and Anchor Family and their exciting charter ceremonies in the upcoming Winter Pilot Log

P 2

Hennie Newmann secretary of the new Pilot Club of Pretoria receives her Pilot pin from Pat Garner Pilot Club of Sweetwater

New Anchors present at the Charter Cere-mony November 7 2013

Pilot International Annual Convention2014 amp Leadership Conference

C

elebrating e Gi of Pilot

Chicago is one of Americarsquos most beloved andbeautiful cities There is literally no end to all of the

entertainment this city has in store For more informa-tion about Chicago and to plan your familyrsquos

2014 PI Convention experience in advance visithttpwwwchoosechicagocom

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

Making a

DifferenceoforldW

Get Excited for These Special Events and

New Amenities

bull In addition to the headquarters room traditionally provided for Japanese Pilots Pilot International will also provide a reserved international headquarters room as a place for International Pilots (Bahamas Canada Singapore and South Africa) to meet and gather and discuss issues specific to international members

bull A ldquoChicago Dine Aroundrdquo progressive dining expe-rience on July 4 (httpwwwchicagodinearoundcom) which will visit three different restaurants with a stop at the museum campus to view fireworks Participants will be picked up and dropped off at the hotel This is NOT a PI fundraising event

bull Chicago city tours will be available prior to conven-tion on Wednesday afternoon If you are a Governor please plan your tours before or after convention as you will have a required meeting of the International Administrative Council on Wednesday afternoon

bull 2nd Annual Anchor Leadership Summit

bull Redesigned Navigator Progam The Navigator Pro-gram is currently being reevaluated and redesigned much like we did for the Anchor Leadership Summit Activities for Navigators will differ for older amp young-er children

Pilot International is honored toannounce the chartering

of our first clubs in South Africaon November 7 2013

Join us in welcoming the new Pilot Club of Pretoria and the Anchor Club of the Good Hope (De Goede Hoop Anchor Club) in Centurion South Afri-ca

Look for more information about these outstanding additions to our Pilot and Anchor Family and their exciting charter ceremonies in the upcoming Winter Pilot Log

P 2

Hennie Newmann secretary of the new Pilot Club of Pretoria receives her Pilot pin from Pat Garner Pilot Club of Sweetwater

New Anchors present at the Charter Cere-mony November 7 2013

Pilot International Annual Convention2014 amp Leadership Conference

C

elebrating e Gi of Pilot

Chicago is one of Americarsquos most beloved andbeautiful cities There is literally no end to all of the

entertainment this city has in store For more informa-tion about Chicago and to plan your familyrsquos

2014 PI Convention experience in advance visithttpwwwchoosechicagocom

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

January rings in a New Yearand Pilots receive the fundraising plan

February roars in like a lionand Pilots set their goals

March is windy and cooland Pilots share their dream

April showers nourish the earthand Pilots promote the plan

May flowers burst into bloomand Pilots do their part

June is a time for fun in the sunand Pilots see the dollars rolling in

JulyCHICAGO

here we come

WINNING IN THEWINDY CITY

MoreGive

MoreWin

in the WINdy City

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Other 2014 Convention

Items of Note

bull COL Monday June 30 - Wednesday July 1 at noon

bull Rooms are $179 + tax (total of $20836) per night

bull Parking fees are $51 valet or $45 self parking at the hotel per day For those looking to save on parking you can park at the air-port and take a taxi or other transportation downtown

P 3

Wednesday July 21000 - 530 PM Registration Open

1230 PM - 5 PM Area Tours (pre-registration required)

700 - 830 PM Opening Celebration All Pilots are asked to bring a wrapped gift (lt$5) to the Opening Celebration and place on the stage These gifts must be labeled with your contact information (name and cell phone number) These gifts will be placed on the tables at Fridayrsquos luncheon

900 - 1015 PM Navigatorsrsquo Meeting

Thursday July 3730 - 830 AM Co-Pilot Breakfast

830 AM - 12 PM 1st Business Session

12 PM - 200 PM Election (delegates only)

12 PM - 200 PM Lunch on Your Own (except Governors)

215 PM - 400 PM 2nd Business Session

415 PM - 530 PM 3rd Business Session

530 PM - 600 PM Election Run-off (if necessary)

615 PM Dinner on Your Own

Friday July 4900 - 1030 AM Be More PI General Session Speaker Jacqueline Cornaby Life Coach and author of ldquoGet to Good A Mantra for Liferdquo

11 AM - 1230 PM PresidentPresident Elect Workshop

11 AM - 1230 PM PI Founders Fund Rep Training

11 AM- 1200 PM Workshop of Choice

1215 - 115 PM Workshop of Choice

130 - 330 PM Celebrating You Luncheon Awards Recognition of Donors Gift Exchange - Members can contact the person whose gift is at their seat and have an opportunity to meet and make a new Pilot friend Pilots will be encouraged to take ldquoselfiesrdquo with their new friend These snapshots of new friendships formed will be displayed during Convention

400 - 500 PM Donor Recognition

615 PM Dine Around Chicago (pre-registration required)

615 PM Dinner on Your Own (all others)

Saturday July 5800 - 845 AM Memorial Service

900 - 1030 AM PI General Session

1100 AM - 12 PM 4th Business Meeting

1200 PM Receiving Line to Meet 2014-2015 PI Leaders

1200 - 200 PM Lunch on Your Own

215 - 315 PM Workshop of Choice

330 - 430 PM Workshop of Choice

700 PM Installation Banquet

2014 Pilot International Annual Convention amp Leadership Conference

July 2 - 6 2014 bull Sheraton Chicago Hotel amp Towers

Tentative Schedule of Events

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

P 4

Introducing Pilotrsquos New Club and

Individual Awards

ldquohellipWe shall radiate that which is unselfish beautiful and truerdquo Pilots and Anchors exemplify these words found in our Pilot Code of Ethics on a daily basis as we serve others in our global communities It is the nature of Pilots to do good for others and not seek accolades for doing so

However Pilot International in an effort to inspire others and provide some of the best practices has chosen to rec-

ognize some of our unsung heroes We want you to be a part of making this happen by nominating individuals and clubs for the various awards we have put in place

natnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttt

Pilot Pick Me Ups AwardThis award will recognize clubs that have excelled in pro-viding Pick Me Ups in their community The nominated club will have worked with community partners to iden-tify family caregivers provide for (or funded) creative Pick Me Ups based on the interests and needs of the family caregiver recipients and raised awareness in the club and community regarding the needs of family caregivers

Outstanding Pilot Support of Anchor Club AwardThis award will recognize a club or member that has excelled in support of an Anchor club in all areas of youth leadership and development through service and financial support Financial support includes fundraising to bene-fit the Anchor clubrsquos operations or membership through scholarships monetary donations and in-kind items

~ Individual Awards ~

The awards for individuals are named after leaders who built the legacy of Pilot International and Anchor Inter-national For each of these awards one recipient will be recognized We are pleased to offer the following individ-ual awards

Lucy B Allen Pilot Leadership AwardThis award named after the first President of Pilot Inter-national recognizes a Pilot who does an exemplary job of leading at the Club level

Elizabeth Leonard Pilot Club Builder AwardThis award named after Ms Leonard who was instrumen-tal In the establishment of Pilot International beginning with the Pilot Club of Macon Georgia recognizes a Pilot who does an exemplary job of building clubs to enhance the presence of Pilot International

Pearl Sparks Pilot Service AwardNamed after the author of our Code of Ethics this award recognizes a Pilot who does an exemplary job of living by the code while serving others

Ruby Newhall Anchor Service Award Named after the international president who initiated the Anchor Club Program this award recognizes an Anchor who does an exemplary job of serving others

~ Club Awards ~

We are pleased to offer the following Club awards Please note that there will be three recipients of each club award based on club size

The nomination and award recognition for clubs will be based on club size as followsbull Silver 25 or fewer dues-paying membersbull Green 26-40 dues-paying membersbull Gold 41 or more dues-paying members

Outstanding Club Growth AwardThis award will recognize clubs for outstanding member-ship growth The club with the largest growth per-centage in each of the membership categories shall be deemed the winner For this club award only no nom-ination is needed PI Headquarters staff will determine the winners based on club size and membership totals

Outstanding Community Service AwardThis award will recognize clubs that have excelled in community service Areas of consideration for this award will be the number of service projects number of service hours by club members amount of funds raised by the service projects and overall community impact

Outstanding Club Visibility AwardThis award will recognize clubs for outstanding visibility Areas of consideration for this award might be Face-book page club website newspaper articles television coverage club newsletter promotional materials for fundraisers club promotional flyersbrochures and other avenues of visibility

Outstanding Pilot Club AwardThis award will recognize clubs that have excelled in all areas of operations including membership growth reten-tion of members support of all three areas of focus and visibility for the club in the community

Please see the following page for additional

information regarding these inspiring new

awards

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

P 5

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ANCHORS

bull We are pleased to announce that the NEW Anchor Handbook is available to download from the Pilot In-ternational Website To access this great new resource please visit Irsquom An AnchorAnchor ResourcesAnchor Club Operational Documents or click httpbitlyan-chor_OpsDocs

bull International Anchor Dues were due to PIHQ by November 1st Dues are still $10 per member with insurance fees of $4 per member added for a total of $14 per member Dues Invoice Forms and Treasurerrsquos Forms are available on the PI Website

bull Please send in a completed Anchor Membership form for EVERY club member so we can have the correct information for our new membership database system

bull All Anchor Operational Documents (including those listed above) can be found on the PIlot In-ternational Website at this link httpbitlyanchor_OpsDocs

bull Please send photos and articles of your amazing projects for submission in the next issue of The Anchor Wersquod love to hear from you and share your great work Please send all information to anchorpilothqorg ASAP

Can We HelpContact anchorpilothqorg with your questions need for help to start a new club and everythingAnchor

A

Anchor Clubs

[Youth Leadership amp Development]

The leadership of Pilot International spent a significant amount of time and research to establish the awards de-tailed on the previous page We recognize that we have many clubs andor members in our organization who have served with commitment and dedication in an effort to carry our message around the globe We consider it our privilege to honor the outstanding efforts of so many with the presentation of these awards

Realizing that you may have some questions regarding the awards we provide the following QampA

1 Where do I find these awards and how do I submit the nomination The Awards Nomination Forms can be found on the website at Irsquom A PilotPilot International Awards (large button at the bottom right of the page) or click the following link httpbitlypilot_Awards All forms include a description of the award nomination information required or suggested information the postmark date and an address (email or mailing address) for mailing

2 When is the deadline for submitting nominationsAll deadline information is included on each individual Awards Nomination Forms

3 Why would I want to submit a nomination for an individual or club for one or all of the awardsWe hope that you will consider nominating an individual or a club so that we might applaud their successes learn from them and emulate their example

We believe the presentation of these awards will have a meaningful impact when we meet for our international conference in Chicago next July You will also have the opportunity to learn much from these award winners during convention We encourage you to review the Awards Nomination Forms on the Pilot International website and consider beginning the nomination process today If you have additional questions reviewing of the forms please contact Bonnie Millirans at Headquarters by phone or via email at bonniepilothqorg We consider it an honor to provide guidance and assist you as you consider your nomination for each award

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

P 4

Introducing Pilotrsquos New Club and

Individual Awards

ldquohellipWe shall radiate that which is unselfish beautiful and truerdquo Pilots and Anchors exemplify these words found in our Pilot Code of Ethics on a daily basis as we serve others in our global communities It is the nature of Pilots to do good for others and not seek accolades for doing so

However Pilot International in an effort to inspire others and provide some of the best practices has chosen to rec-

ognize some of our unsung heroes We want you to be a part of making this happen by nominating individuals and clubs for the various awards we have put in place

natnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttt

Pilot Pick Me Ups AwardThis award will recognize clubs that have excelled in pro-viding Pick Me Ups in their community The nominated club will have worked with community partners to iden-tify family caregivers provide for (or funded) creative Pick Me Ups based on the interests and needs of the family caregiver recipients and raised awareness in the club and community regarding the needs of family caregivers

Outstanding Pilot Support of Anchor Club AwardThis award will recognize a club or member that has excelled in support of an Anchor club in all areas of youth leadership and development through service and financial support Financial support includes fundraising to bene-fit the Anchor clubrsquos operations or membership through scholarships monetary donations and in-kind items

~ Individual Awards ~

The awards for individuals are named after leaders who built the legacy of Pilot International and Anchor Inter-national For each of these awards one recipient will be recognized We are pleased to offer the following individ-ual awards

Lucy B Allen Pilot Leadership AwardThis award named after the first President of Pilot Inter-national recognizes a Pilot who does an exemplary job of leading at the Club level

Elizabeth Leonard Pilot Club Builder AwardThis award named after Ms Leonard who was instrumen-tal In the establishment of Pilot International beginning with the Pilot Club of Macon Georgia recognizes a Pilot who does an exemplary job of building clubs to enhance the presence of Pilot International

Pearl Sparks Pilot Service AwardNamed after the author of our Code of Ethics this award recognizes a Pilot who does an exemplary job of living by the code while serving others

Ruby Newhall Anchor Service Award Named after the international president who initiated the Anchor Club Program this award recognizes an Anchor who does an exemplary job of serving others

~ Club Awards ~

We are pleased to offer the following Club awards Please note that there will be three recipients of each club award based on club size

The nomination and award recognition for clubs will be based on club size as followsbull Silver 25 or fewer dues-paying membersbull Green 26-40 dues-paying membersbull Gold 41 or more dues-paying members

Outstanding Club Growth AwardThis award will recognize clubs for outstanding member-ship growth The club with the largest growth per-centage in each of the membership categories shall be deemed the winner For this club award only no nom-ination is needed PI Headquarters staff will determine the winners based on club size and membership totals

Outstanding Community Service AwardThis award will recognize clubs that have excelled in community service Areas of consideration for this award will be the number of service projects number of service hours by club members amount of funds raised by the service projects and overall community impact

Outstanding Club Visibility AwardThis award will recognize clubs for outstanding visibility Areas of consideration for this award might be Face-book page club website newspaper articles television coverage club newsletter promotional materials for fundraisers club promotional flyersbrochures and other avenues of visibility

Outstanding Pilot Club AwardThis award will recognize clubs that have excelled in all areas of operations including membership growth reten-tion of members support of all three areas of focus and visibility for the club in the community

Please see the following page for additional

information regarding these inspiring new

awards

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

P 5

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ANCHORS

bull We are pleased to announce that the NEW Anchor Handbook is available to download from the Pilot In-ternational Website To access this great new resource please visit Irsquom An AnchorAnchor ResourcesAnchor Club Operational Documents or click httpbitlyan-chor_OpsDocs

bull International Anchor Dues were due to PIHQ by November 1st Dues are still $10 per member with insurance fees of $4 per member added for a total of $14 per member Dues Invoice Forms and Treasurerrsquos Forms are available on the PI Website

bull Please send in a completed Anchor Membership form for EVERY club member so we can have the correct information for our new membership database system

bull All Anchor Operational Documents (including those listed above) can be found on the PIlot In-ternational Website at this link httpbitlyanchor_OpsDocs

bull Please send photos and articles of your amazing projects for submission in the next issue of The Anchor Wersquod love to hear from you and share your great work Please send all information to anchorpilothqorg ASAP

Can We HelpContact anchorpilothqorg with your questions need for help to start a new club and everythingAnchor

A

Anchor Clubs

[Youth Leadership amp Development]

The leadership of Pilot International spent a significant amount of time and research to establish the awards de-tailed on the previous page We recognize that we have many clubs andor members in our organization who have served with commitment and dedication in an effort to carry our message around the globe We consider it our privilege to honor the outstanding efforts of so many with the presentation of these awards

Realizing that you may have some questions regarding the awards we provide the following QampA

1 Where do I find these awards and how do I submit the nomination The Awards Nomination Forms can be found on the website at Irsquom A PilotPilot International Awards (large button at the bottom right of the page) or click the following link httpbitlypilot_Awards All forms include a description of the award nomination information required or suggested information the postmark date and an address (email or mailing address) for mailing

2 When is the deadline for submitting nominationsAll deadline information is included on each individual Awards Nomination Forms

3 Why would I want to submit a nomination for an individual or club for one or all of the awardsWe hope that you will consider nominating an individual or a club so that we might applaud their successes learn from them and emulate their example

We believe the presentation of these awards will have a meaningful impact when we meet for our international conference in Chicago next July You will also have the opportunity to learn much from these award winners during convention We encourage you to review the Awards Nomination Forms on the Pilot International website and consider beginning the nomination process today If you have additional questions reviewing of the forms please contact Bonnie Millirans at Headquarters by phone or via email at bonniepilothqorg We consider it an honor to provide guidance and assist you as you consider your nomination for each award

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

P 5

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ANCHORS

bull We are pleased to announce that the NEW Anchor Handbook is available to download from the Pilot In-ternational Website To access this great new resource please visit Irsquom An AnchorAnchor ResourcesAnchor Club Operational Documents or click httpbitlyan-chor_OpsDocs

bull International Anchor Dues were due to PIHQ by November 1st Dues are still $10 per member with insurance fees of $4 per member added for a total of $14 per member Dues Invoice Forms and Treasurerrsquos Forms are available on the PI Website

bull Please send in a completed Anchor Membership form for EVERY club member so we can have the correct information for our new membership database system

bull All Anchor Operational Documents (including those listed above) can be found on the PIlot In-ternational Website at this link httpbitlyanchor_OpsDocs

bull Please send photos and articles of your amazing projects for submission in the next issue of The Anchor Wersquod love to hear from you and share your great work Please send all information to anchorpilothqorg ASAP

Can We HelpContact anchorpilothqorg with your questions need for help to start a new club and everythingAnchor

A

Anchor Clubs

[Youth Leadership amp Development]

The leadership of Pilot International spent a significant amount of time and research to establish the awards de-tailed on the previous page We recognize that we have many clubs andor members in our organization who have served with commitment and dedication in an effort to carry our message around the globe We consider it our privilege to honor the outstanding efforts of so many with the presentation of these awards

Realizing that you may have some questions regarding the awards we provide the following QampA

1 Where do I find these awards and how do I submit the nomination The Awards Nomination Forms can be found on the website at Irsquom A PilotPilot International Awards (large button at the bottom right of the page) or click the following link httpbitlypilot_Awards All forms include a description of the award nomination information required or suggested information the postmark date and an address (email or mailing address) for mailing

2 When is the deadline for submitting nominationsAll deadline information is included on each individual Awards Nomination Forms

3 Why would I want to submit a nomination for an individual or club for one or all of the awardsWe hope that you will consider nominating an individual or a club so that we might applaud their successes learn from them and emulate their example

We believe the presentation of these awards will have a meaningful impact when we meet for our international conference in Chicago next July You will also have the opportunity to learn much from these award winners during convention We encourage you to review the Awards Nomination Forms on the Pilot International website and consider beginning the nomination process today If you have additional questions reviewing of the forms please contact Bonnie Millirans at Headquarters by phone or via email at bonniepilothqorg We consider it an honor to provide guidance and assist you as you consider your nomination for each award

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

Pilot International encourages

ALL Pilot and Anchor Clubs to

participate in Safe Kids Day 2014

WHAT IS SAFE KIDS DAYSafe Kids Day is an annual fundraising awareness and event initiative to keep kids safe from preventable injuries the 1 killer of kids in the United States In April 2014 Safe Kids Worldwide and our partners will be working at the local and national levels to promote child injury prevention and motivate families in communities everywhere to join us in keeping kids safe

WHEN IS SAFE KIDS DAYFor 2014 the national Safe Kids Day is April 12 This day is important for focusing awareness and marketing efforts However please feel free to plan your events and awareness campaign for when works best for you your commu-nity and your local coalition Anytime in the weeks surrounding April 12 will work well to coincide with the national campaign

Safe Kids Worldwide has prepared a full toolkit for Pilot Clubs to use in preparation for Safe Kids Day 2014 Click the following link to download this useful kit httpbitlypilot_SKDay

The kit includes bull A Safe Kids Day handbookbull A powerpoint for clubs to use to introduce potential supporters to Safe Kids Daybull Customizable letters to Corporate Prospects Foundation Prospects and Individualsbull Talking points to use with potential supportersbull A customizable Thank You letter Safe Kids will also be posting a recorded webinar on Getting Started soon on their website Please stay tuned to the Pilot International Website and the Pilot International News for more information

P 6

BBrain Safety amp Fitness

Congratulations Gillian Caplan

2013 BrainMindersTM

Art Contest Winner

Congratulations to Gillian Caplan Winner of the Brain-MindersTM coloring pages contest Her outstanding artwork can now be found on the Pilot International Website at She will be working with Pilot International staff in the weeks ahead to provide more wonderful new coloring pages - coming soon

Gillian is 16 years old and in the 11th grade at Owen J Roberts High School where her Anchor Club is based Her anchor clubs advisor is Kimberly Nagy

Gillians hobbies include theater and music She is active in her high school plays and choir She works hard on her academics and plans to attend college She has an older sister Jordan and a younger sister Jacey who we are sure will join in congratulating her for her marvelous work Thank you Gillian Your commitment to Anchor is greatly appreciated

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

Thank you Pilots

Pilot Internationalrsquos First Annual

International Care amp Kindness Week

WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

Be on the lookout for news and ideas about our clubsrsquo fantastic projects and how YOUR club can get involved in upcoming issues of The Pilot Log

P 7

CCaring for Families in Times of Need

bull Pilot International is pleased to announce that the NEW BrainMinderstrade skits and coloring pages are now available on the Pilot International Website at the following link httpbitlypilot_BMResources Through the creativity of members like you these skits will introduce children to Wise Old Owl and all his fuzzy funny smart and sunny BrainMindertrade Buddies These skits with the help of Pilots and Anchors around the world will show children ages 3-6 how to ldquoPlay Safe and Play Smartrdquo for years to come The new adventures with our familiar BrainMindersTM Buddies friends are sure to be enjoyed by club members and children alike The brand new BrainMindersTM Manual and other exciting BrainMindersTM resources will also be available soon Please contact brainminderspilothqorg with any questions or comments

Care

International

Week

ampKindness

Imagined amp Created By Pilot International

bull All previously released BrainMindersTM materials are also currently available on the Pilot International Website at the following linkhttpbitlypilot_BM-Resources

bull If your club has participated in BrainMindersTM please take a moment to complete our BrainMind-ers feedback survey found at this link httpbitlypilot_BMSurvey We would love to hear from you

bull If your club is searching for a bike helmet provid-er Pilot and Anchor Clubs recommend Prorider For more information visit their website at wwwproridercom or contact them at 1-800-642-3123 or orgproridercom

bull Posters brochures and resource materials for both the new ldquoBe Mindfulrdquo and ldquoWhat Were You Think-ingrdquo BrainMindersTM campaigns are also currently in production and will be available soon Stay tuned to Constant Contact and the Pilot International Web-site for more information

Pilot International is pleased to announce that the new

I AM A PILOTPilot International New Member Guide

is currently in production and will be sent directly

to new members from Pilot International Headquarters

starting early January 2014

This landscape-format 20 page full-color publication educates new members about the rich history and noble initiatives of Pilot International inspiring them to ldquoTake The Wheelrdquo and spread the spirit of Pilot Friendship and Service in their community Pockets on both the front and back inside

covers will hold the official new member certificate a letter from PI President Judy Langley and the most recent copy of The Pilot Log Additional new recruitment and club building materials in the final design stages and will be available on the Pilot International Website in late January

Pilot International New Member GuideI AM A PILOT

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

P 8

Pilot International is looking to find some of the BEST Foundersrsquo Day scripts being used by our Clubs to share through the Pilot International Website

Although PI prepares a new script for club use each year we encourage our clubs to celebrate this fantastic day in their own unique way and many clubs choose to write their own original script or program

If your club has an original script that you would like to submit for possible inclusion on the PI website please send your entry (12 pt font double-spaced limit 3 pages) to communicationspilothqorg by January 31 2014 (note deadline has been extended) Sub-missions will be reviewed and selections chosen by the PI Executive Council

FundOUNDERSPilot International

Due to the overwhelming enthusiasm for the Yellow Rose Project at 2013 PI Convention PIHQ is pleased to announce that Yellow Rose Project materials will be made available for use at District Conventions in 2014

bull Supplies can be ordered directly from PIHQ starting in January 2014

bull PIHQ will provide all materials necessary to run the program at District Conventions so look for more information coming soon on the Pilot International Website

bull The only cost to districts will be for return postage of any unused supplies

bull Please note that all monies raised will benefit the Pilot International Founders Fund The Yellow Rose Project cannot be used to fund local or district projects

Yellow Rose Project Postcards are also available for sale in sets of 5 These will make wonder-ful birthday gifts thank-you notes or tokens of appreciation for members of your clubs or local partners

PROJECT

THE

THERErsquoS STILL TIME TO HONOR

A CLUB MEMBER AS YOUR

PILOT INTERNATIONAL SWEETHEART

and support the

Pilot International Founders Fund

Pilot International Sweethearts are Pilots who exemplify the qualities outlined in Pearl Sparksrsquo Code of Ethics By nominating a club member for this distinction you are supporting the Pilot International Founders Fund and honoring your club Sweetheart for their dedication and devo-tion Nomination includes a $25 donation to Pi-lot International The PI Sweetheart Guidelines amp Contribution Form and PI Sweetheart certifi-cates can be downloaded from the link below

Celebrate your PI Sweetheart by posting on the PI Headquarters Facebook page sending a press release andor hosting an event in their honor PI Sweethearts will be listed on the Pilot International Website as they are received [httpbitlypilot_1314PISweethearts] ALL 2013-2014 PI Sweethearts will be listed the Spring 2014 issue of THE PILOT LOG

Founders Fund documents can be found on the Pilot International Website at httpbitlypilot_PIFFHome

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

bull REGARDING 501c3 If when filing the 990 e-post-card clubs notice that their fiscal year is INCOR-RECT please continue to file the 990 then WRITE THE IRS requesting that the fiscal year under the clubrsquos EIN be corrected to July 1 through June 30

bull ADDITIONAL 501c3 INFORMATION - Pilot Interna-tional has posted a selection of 501c3 Frequently Asked Questions on the PIlot International Website Please visit httpbitlypilot_Governance for infor-mation regarding 501c3

bull 2013-2014 Mileage Reimbursement Rate The Executive Committee has determined that the 2013-2014 PI mileage reimbursement rate is 75 of the current IRS rate The current rate applies to all Pilots and Anchors NOTE As of September 25 2013 the IRS rate is $565mile Therefore the current PI rate is $42mile

bull Attention ALL Club Presidents Please make sure PIHQ staff receive all email updates of your club membership The news and updates sent out from PIHQ are both EXCITING AND INFORMATIVE and we want to make sure every Pilot receives them Thank you for helping us maintain current informa-tion on all members

bull SUBMISSIONS FOR THE SPRING EDITION OF THE PILOT LOG DUE FEBRUARY 28 2014 Email your

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VITAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND

INFORMATION FROM PIHQ

PLEASE READ AND DISTRIBUTE

TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS

information along with high quality JPG photos (preferably 300 dpi) subject line marked ldquoClub Newsrdquo ldquoBrainMindersrdquo or ldquoOTHERrdquo) to alisonpi-lothqorg

bull Our quarterly publication The Pilot Log is print-ed and mailed to all dues paying members three times a year All issues are also published online One of the quarterly editions is published online exclusively If your club has Emeritus members who would like to receive copies of the three printed editions by mail subscriptions are available for $10 (inside the US) and $15 (outside the US) annually Pilot Clubs are encourged to provide and maintain annual subscriptions for their Emeritus members For more information please contact Alison Coons Director of Communications and Editor of the Pilot Log at alisonpilothqorg

bull In our ongoing efforts to provide clubs with more accessible marketing resources Pilot International is compiling a database of preferred local print-ing services or printing tips to share on the Pilot International Website If your club is familiar with a local printer you would like to recommend or if you are personally affiliated with a printing service and would like to have your information included on the site please contact Alison Coons at ali-sonpilothqorg

bull The 2013-2014 PI Directory (httpbitlypilot_ImaPilot) is password protected The password is Pilot Service (two separate capitalized words

FundOUNDERSPilot International

Remember Your year-end gift to thePilot International Founders Fund

is tax-deductibleAnd its not too late to help

Pilot Internationals vital scholarship and grants programsfor the 2013-2014 year

Find donation forms online athttpbitlypilot_PIFFDocs

Pilot International also encourages you to use dailygood by goodsearch (wwwgoodsearchcom) as your search engine of choice Simply go to wwwgoodsearchcom and click the pink ldquoget startedrdquo button Enter ldquoPilot Inter-nationalrdquo as your charitable organization of choice and then by searching or shopping online as you normally would dailygood will make a donation to the Pilot International Founders Fund Itrsquos a fun and easy way to surf the lsquonet and support Pilot at the same time

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

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Pilots and Anchors are Amazing People

Our club members give of themselves each and every day and joyfully answer the call to serve whenever or wherever it comes In all four corners of the globe Pilots are hard at work not only doing the good deeds of Pilot and Anchor Clubs but also leading outstanding individual lives

Pilots and Anchors are Unique Individuals Each member brings his or her own set of skills and experiences and offers their special talents to the benefit of their club and their

community at large Without a doubt our club members are out in the world right now making outstanding and lasting contributions leading lives of distinction that deserve recognition Every Pilot is special Every Anchor is special And every one of you is vital to our organization

We want to share their stories

Outstanding Pilots and Outstanding Anchors from around the globe will be honored in quarterly in upcoming editions of The Pilot Log or online monthly on the Pilot International Website What makes a member ldquoOutstandingrdquo That is for YOU to decide Do you have a special member in your club who leads the kind of life you believe would inspire others Does that person contrib-ute to his or her society outside of the club in a way you feel is especially important Do you have a member in your club with a unique career or someone who has made a name for themselves in a singular and positive way outside of their work with Pilot or Anchor Then tell us

To nominate a club member as an Outstanding Pilot or Outstanding Anchor write to us and tell us in 500 words or less why you think your nom-inee should be honored To submit your entry (with photographs of your nominee if possible) please visit the Irsquom A Pilot gt Outstanding Pilot page on the Pilot International Website or email Alison Coons Director of Communications and Editor of the Pilot Log at alisonpilothqorg If you do not have access to email please mail your story to Alison Coons at Pilot International Headquarters 102 Preston Court Macon GA 31210 or send via fax to (478) 477-6978 Submis-sions will be reviewed and selections made by the Pilot International Executive Committee and Executive Director Melanie Schild We want to hear from you

Outstanding

Outstanding

Congratulations to our Latest Honorees

Do you know an ldquoOutstandingrdquo Pilot or Anchor Tell Us

Betty Busbee Pilot Club of Fort Myers

Outstanding Pilot December 2013 Online

Claire Mikko Pilot Club of Tallhassee

Outstanding Pilot November 2013 Online

Pilot International News bull NovemberDecember 2013

Melanie Schild

Executive Director

(901) 405-5455

mschildpilothqorg

Alison Coons

Director of Communications

(901) 483-8250

alisonpilothqorg

Misty Cline

Director of Operations

(478) 477-1208 ext 304

mistypilothqorg

Denise West

Accounting Specialist

(901) 490-1022

denisepilothqorg

(office hours M-F 9AM-1PM CST)

Projects Specialist

(to be filled)

Bonnie Millirans

Pilot Club Services Manager

Club Information and Services Department

(478) 477-1208 ext 307

bonniepilothqorg

Megan Milton

Community amp Convention Services Manager

(478) 477-1208 ext 300

meganpilothqorg

Tiffany Hastings

AccountingMembership Records Administrator

Club Information and Services Department

(478) 477-1208 ext 306

tiffanypilothqorg

Louise Geib

Anchor Club Specialist

(904) 241-3956 ext 1

louisepilothqorg

(office hours M-Th 1230-530PM EST)

The ldquoPilot International Newsrdquo is a publication of Pilot International Headquarters

102 Preston Court bull Macon GA 31210

For questions or comments please email communicationpilothqorg

QUESTIONS YOUR PIHQ STAFF IS READY TO HELP

Useful Website Links

Pilot International Website httpwwwpilotinternationalorg

Pilot International Convention httpbitlypilot_Convention

Founders Fund Resources httpbitlypilot_PIFFHome

Pilot Club Member Resources httpbitlypilot_CCResources

Anchor Club Member Resources httpbitlyanchor_AllResources

Pilot Media httpbitlypilot_Media

PilotClubs PilotService

AnchorClubs AnchorService

PIHQInfo PilotService

AnchorClubs AnchorService

Pilot International Headquarters

Anchor Clubs International

PilotService or AnchorService (pics)

Pilot International

Anchor International

FOLLOW US

PIHeadquarters

Judy Langley

PI President

(843) 617-0689

judylangley99yahoocom

Sherry Johnson

PI President Elect

(903) 352-9868

sherryj300yahoocom

Shannon Clegg

PI Vice President

(336) 963-2366

shannoncleggyahoocom

Faith Stamps

PI Secretary

(434) 251-9740

faithstampsgmailcom

2013-2014 PI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE amp ECR ASSIGNMENTS bull CONTACT US

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Karen Cupit

PI Treasurer

(318) 376-4795

karencupitattnet

Bonnie Turner

PI Director

(256) 463-0430

bbdturneraolcom

Stacey Chapman

PI Director

(662) 456-6637

sdcurry_27yahoocom

schapmanhoustonk12msus

District ECR Member

Alabama Stacey Chapman

AK-OK Faith Stamps

Bahamas Judy Langley

COED Sherry Johnson

Japan Judy Langley

Florida Karen Cupit

Georgia Shannon Clegg

KS-MO Connie Moore

KY-OH-WV Sherry Johnson

Louisiana Faith Stamps

MI-IN Sherry Johnson

Midwest Shannon Clegg

Mississippi Shannon Clegg

North Carolina Bonnie Turner

NE-POT Connie Moore

South Carolina Deb Hays

Southwestern Deb Hays

Tennessee Karen Cupit

Texas Bonnie Turner

Virginia Stacey Chapman

Deborah Hays

PI Director

(574) 339-2720

viborahayscomcastnet

Connie Moore

PI Director

(309) 781-0334

moorec2aolcom

Melanie Schild

Executive Director

(901) 405-5455

mschildpilothqorg

Outstanding

Staff Specialists part-time

Calling All Clubs

Do you have a great membership or fundraising idea that you would like to share with your fellow Pilots We

would love to feature your ideas and suggestions in an upcoming issue of the Pilot International News Email

your tips and ideas - subject line PI News Idea Corner - to Alison Coons at alisonpilothqorg