Pilot Club of the Halifax Area

Gree�ngs Pilots

This month I would like to address pride: looking first at specific defini�on.

O�en referred to as sa�sfac�on with self: the happy sa�sfied feeling

somebody experiences when having or achieving something special that

other people admire. The proper sense of our own value that is the correct

level of respect for the importance and value of your personal character, life

efforts or achievements. Embracing this defini�on, may I tell you that each

and every �me that I am honored to call to order a mee�ng of our Pilot Cub I

am full of pride. I look out among you all seeing vitality, encouragement,

generosity, good humor and the desire to be just where you are at that

moment. As I move about our community there is never a �me that I

iden�fy myself as a Pilot that it is not met with a posi�ve response and again

I take great pride in our organiza�on.

You are all engaged in ac�ve lives and yet always add Pilot to your

schedules which dear members, is the main reason that our club remains a

successful service organiza�on. We certainly would not be if our members

were not proud of their status and did not reach out to share our pride in

Pilot with others. Having said that, a thank you is in order to Diane Trask for

bringing John Trask into Pilot, to Leanne Hansard for Ruthie Roberts Jones, to

Diane Welch for Hilary Reilly, to Shar Barron for Alonia Gainous, Flo Griffin

for Rachel Arazashvili and of course Sylvia Popowski for Pat Masse. You

sponsors take pride in being a Pilot and choose to share that “happy sa�sfied

feeling” with somebody else so that they too could experience our pride in

what we do as Pilots. Welcome new members for embracing us, will open

fulfilling vehicles in which to serve our community. Thank you Pilots I take

great pride in being among you.

In Pilot Friendship,

Joyce Conger

The Halifax Breeze

“Friendship & Service” Volume 305

February 2013 President’s Message

2012 – 2013 Officers

President

President Elect

Rec. Secretary

Corr. Secretary

Treasurer

1 Year Director

2 Year Director

Past President

Joyce Conger

JoEllen Salce-Rogers

Florence Griffin

Diane Trask

Diane Welch

Sylvia Popowski

Holly Ingle(

Maria Long

Michelle Galbreath

Leanne Hansard

Special Appointments

Chaplain

The Breeze

Historian

Parliamentarian

PIF Grants

Photographers

Sunshine

Lunch Coord.

Yearbook &

Presidents Book

Jennifer Beckwith

Diane Dunn

Leanne Hansard

Diane Dunn

Shirley Pyle

Shirley Pyle

Diane Dunn

Dot Moore

Leanne Hansard

Minnie Harris

Joyce Conger

Diane Trask

PILOTS GO ITALIAN Saturday, March 16, 2013 ~ 5-7 pm

at the Palme(o Club

Come one come all to the 3rd Annual

Pilot’s go Italian, get to meet our very special guest

Governor Elect Barbara McKenzie, you won’t want to

miss this event. More info to come!

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Pilot Club of the Halifax Area, Inc. * Phone: 386-255-2477 * [email protected]~

Talk about a fun event! 63 bowlers emerged on the Ormond Lanes on January 20 to join us for our third annual Bowling for your Brain event. The raffle baskets were better than ever thanks to Basket Babe, Diane Welch (I learned so much from her!). We had donations from so many locals including Masterpiece Jewelry, Daytona Lagoon, and Zappi’s Italian Garden Restaurant. Salon 101, Cindy Lee’s Nails & Facial Institute, and Mary Kay (Thanks Jean Stelter!) are going to make us MORE beautiful in 2013. Jay from Jay’s Artwork and local artist Sharon Friedman filled our creative desires with their wonderful pieces. And

the fun just keeps happening with our passes to Cinematique and all the Daytona Fun Parks.

Our sponsors included the Haven Hospice, Gateway Bank, and Humana thanks to Marlene Almanza, Libby Vescovi, and Shirley Pyle. We proudly had their banners displayed above our 15 lanes!

The crew of President Joyce Conger, Diane Dunn, Shar Barron, Libby Vescovi, Leanne & Wayne

Hansard, Jennifer Beckwith, Priscilla Chanfrau, Marsha Lewis, Marlene Almanza, Becky Nero-Wall, John & Diane Trask , Shirley Pyle, Michelle Galbreath and Sylvia Popowski made set-up and clean-up a breeze.

Thanks to all of you!

The final tally is not in. We are expecting to meet and exceed last year’s take. Regardless of the bottom line, bowlers and families are ready for next year. And our wonderful club will be there to make it happen!

Bowling for Your Brain Bowls Over the Crowd!

Pilot Club of the Hali fax Area

Inc .

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PI is still providing help for the “Safe Harbor Fund” for our Pilot sisters and brothers that were effected by Super Storm Sandy. If you wish to send help, please forward your check payable to “Safe Harbor Fund” to Pilot International Headquarters 102 Preston Court, Macon, Georgia 31210 or visit the Pilot Int’l website www.pilotinternational.org and click on the orange “Donate” button. Choose Make A Donation. On the

donation form, under “Select Purpose,” choose “Disaster Relief.” Your contributions will make a

difference in the lives of your fellow Pilots. Pilots DO more. Pilots CARE more. Pilots ARE more… for each other and for the world. Donate to the Safe Harbor Fund and help a friend in need today.

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News from Julia at University of Florida

Things here in the Mary Ellen Thomas Pilot

Scholarship House have been pre(y busy;

I have been dealing with trying to keep up

with all my work and trying to have

somewhat of a social life, ha ha. SSF is

having it’s 3rd annual 5k in February and

we just made our banner for it, it's not at the house right

now but if I can find a picture of it I will show you!

Each house has to make a different theme for the 5k and

ours is Forrest Gump so I think it should be pre(y

interesHng. We are also doing a video skit for it as well and

we are going to try and get as many people in the house in

the skit as we can, there is a contest between all the hous-

es, so keep your fingers cross for the Pilot house.

We also had a blood drive and a few weeks ago we had a

fundraiser to support the 5k.. Other than

that, not much has been going on, every-

one is just trying to keep up with classes

and get back in the swing of the semester

aJer the holiday.

Sunshine Report

Please keep in your prayers, the following Pilot’s

♥ Minnie Harris, who is in the Hospital

♥ Diane Welch’s mom Alice had a beautiful

service, she was a lovely lady

♥ Betty Jo Babic would love to get a "Thinking of you" card, her

address is: c/o Kist ALF, 1516 Carmen Ave., Holly Hill, FL 32117

Pilots are special, We care about each one. If you have information about Pilot in need please email or call

Diane Dunn (Just until Minnie is back on her feet)

Dollars & Cents

It is all about the money! Yes, we continue to succeed in our efforts to keep a sound treasury and support the programs in the community related to brain disorders as well as scholarship with our

houses and programs we support at DSC. Each member of the Pilot Club of the Halifax Area should be patting themselves in

the back for jobs well done with each of our fundraising projects for the year. To date we have exceeded our financial goals in all projects. Money is still out for the Bowling for Your Brain but I am certain that when all is in, we will reach the

projected goal. Thank you Pilots for making me, the treasurer, look so good. I only guard and care for the funds, we all work to raise them and thoughtfully dispense the money in the community. Your Dollar Diva, Diane Welch

Florida Anchor

2013 Convention

Will be held at the World Gate

Resort in Kissimmee, March 2 & 3.

If interested in attending contact

Joyce Conger for more information



Mark your calendar and plan on attending this convention in New Orleans at the

Sheraton Hotel ~ July 10-14

I’m sure it’s gonna be bigger and better than we’ve seen in the past!

What are auHsm spectrum disorders?

AuHsm spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental

disabiliHes caused by a problem with the brain. ScienHsts do not

know yet exactly what causes this problem. ASDs can impact a

person’s funcHoning at different levels, from very mildly to severely.

There is usually nothing about how a person with an ASD looks that

sets them apart from other people, but they may communicate,

interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most

people. The thinking and learning abiliHes of people with ASDs can

vary from giJed to severely challenged.

AuHsHc disorder is the most commonly known

type of ASD, but there are others, including

“pervasive developmental disorder not

otherwise specified” (PDD-NOS) and Asperger

Syndrome.

February

Joyce Conger 9

Edna Fields 10

Marsha Douglas 13

Our very own Shar Barron has been working diligently

for the Good Samaritan Society. Daytona is hosHng

“Champions of Faith 2013 - A Charity Affair” fund

raising event being held on March 9, 2013 at the

Schnebly RecreaHon Center, reservaHons are required.

Pilot Club of The Halifax Area has reserved 2 tables, but

they are filling up fast, contact Joyce Conger if you would

like to a(end this event, Hckets are $25 per person.

A Silent AucHon will be held with some very nice items.

Chicken Marsala will be served by Carefree

Catering. Our key note speaker is Mark Spivey from

Halifax Health - Hospice of Volusia/Flagler.

This will be a Fundraiser with the emphasis on FUN, the

proceeds will go towards the remodeling project at Good

Samaritan Society – Daytona, with updaHng the

bathrooms, new furniture and televisions, new paint and

flooring, private therapy suite for rehabilitaHon wing,

sensory room for memory care, resident lounge for as-

sisted living.

Are you making a special treat for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day? Then give Diane Dunn a call and

get a fresh bag of cooking pecans. Make your sweetie something sweet. It’s the perfect addition to

any recipe. Sale Price $8 a bag.

Diane Dunn ~ 566-7621

Procedural Announcements & Reminders

1) Headquarters has received a number of

copies of Le(ers of NominaHon for

District Officers. Please note that IT IS NOT

NECESSARY TO SEND NOMINATION

INFORMATION TO HEADQUARTERS.

Please only send PIHQ the list of new

officers aJer elecHons have taken place.

2) FROM OUR ACCOUNTING FIRM: The "Pilot

InternaHonal FoundaHon" no longer

exists. Please make sure to make donaHon

checks payable simply to "PILOT

INTERNATIONAL" NOT "Pilot InternaHonal

FoundaHon." Your donaHons made

payable simply to "Pilot InternaHonal"

remain tax deducHble as Pilot

InternaHonal itself is a 501c3 organizaHon.

News From PIHQ (Pilot International Head Quarters)

Pilot Club of the Halifax Area Inc.

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Our Membership program meeting offered a couple videos presented by John Trask, of the Veterans Day program that some Pilots along with the Rolling Thunder presented. They worked with the homeless and disabled veterans, cleaning and clothing them with other volunteers from the Community, sponsored by Rue & Ziffra, PA. They were also successful in

finding a home for one of the Veteran family. Thanks are offered to all who participated.

What a wonderful time to install 2 new members too. Diane Dunn also reminded all of us that we are ALL mentors to all the new members. Always be available to answer questions, if

you don't know the answers, then this is a good time to research it and learn the answer too.

Remember, if your friend or neighbor hasn't joined, it's

probably cause she hasn't been asked! Remember, Pilot is

"The Organization of Choice"!

Pilots Visit the Marcody Ranch

The day was breezy, sunny and full of excitement for the

visiHng Pilots. Our group consisHng of members Sylvia

Popowski, Diane Welch, Pat Masse and Joyce Conger

entered the world of Hope Reins TherapeuHc Riding Cen-

ter at Marcody Ranch with a tour conducted by ExecuHve Director, Hope Rosenthal

and Pilot Hilary Reilly. Hope Reins is one of nearly 800 NARHA member centers

throughout the world, and NARHA advocates for EAAT, Equine Assisted AcHviHes

and Therapies. Their brochure states, “Whether it’s a five-year-old with Down

Syndrome, a forty-five-year - old recovering from a spinal cord injury or a senior

ciHzen recovering from a stroke, research shows that individuals of all ages

who parHcipate in EAAT can experience physical and emoHonal rewards.”

We observed while trained volunteers assisted in mounHng and riding for several

riders living with AuHsm. These riders ranged in age from childhood to adult and

many were accompanied by Social Services from the Duval Home. Debbie and her

associate Suzanne bring several of their residents to the ranch on a weekly basis

and acclaim some of posiHve effects that this therapy has on the parHcipants.

AuHsm oJen causes frustraHon with the in ability to interact verbally and over

Hme, these riders begin to overcome their emoHonal challenges by developing a

unique relaHonship formed with the horse leading to in-

creased confidence, paHence and self-esteem. One young

rider has evolved over the past four years into an accom-

plished equestrian, entering a horse show competeHon. The

joy on her face along with so many others in this program

certainly put joy into our hearts.

We want to thank Pilot Reilly, (a trained volunteer in the

program) for making this visit possible and opening another

road on which our club may want to travel. See more in the

newsle(er about their upcoming fundraiser and contact

Hilary Reilly if you would like to know more or take a tour.

Meanwhile think about our how we can become part of this

stellar enterprise in assisHng brain health and brain related

injuries our Plans of Work is just around the corner.

ROAD TRIP!!! Who wants to go?? Florida District 2013 Convention

April 12-14 Naples Hilton

Registration $120/Rooms $119+tax

MembershipMembershipMembershipMembership January Program Meeting

Hosted by Membership We are so excited to have

welcomed 2 new members in

January! Pat Masse & Rachel

Arazaschvili. We look forward

to ge[ng to know them be(er

soon, with all the acHviHes

coming up.

LeJ to right:

Diane Dunn, Sylvia Popowski sponsoring Pat Masse and Rachel Arazaschvili, sponsored by Flo Griffin

Have you signed up for Pilot InternaHonal’s

constant Contact? It’s easy go to..

www.piloHnternaHonal.org and enter your

e-mail to get informaHon from PI and

you won’t miss a thing.



Each year we host a fundraiser called “Hope Reins Annual Show What You Know Day”. In addition to receiving financial donations from our community businesses, local professionals donate their time to perform in our Show. Perhaps the best part of the day is when our very

own riders – those who attend Marcody Ranch as well as those who are in the Hope Reins Therapeutic Riding program – perform!

This is an all-day event Saturday, March 16 from 10 to 4 pm attended by our parents and friend as well as members of the community at large. It is a wonderful time for those in the community to stop by and

see all that Hope Reins & Marcody Ranch have to offer. Friends of Hope Reins donate items to be sold in our Silent Auction. We have an area set aside for volunteers to “man” the tables and take bids. Toward the end of the day, we announce the winners. The Silent Auction is the cornerstone of our fundraising for the day. Entry tickets, a raffle, and a portion of the proceeds from sales

from our food tent sponsored by “A Gourmet Catering Affair” are the other sources of our funds raised. Last year, we netted around $1,000. Needless to say, we hope to raise even more this year!

We seek help in obtaining items (horse related would be great!) – however, anything that is interesting and unique would be appreciated. We do not usually create baskets for the bids, but, we are open to suggestions.

Sincerely, Hilary Reilly

Hope Reins Riding Center at Marcody Ranch 3804 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Founder, Adam Burke from The

Veteran’s Farm has been invited to

speak at the February Program.

Their mission is to help disabled

combat veterans reintegrate back

into society through the use of

horHculture therapy, while working

together in a relaxed, open

environment. Veterans will work as a

team to develop soluHons that will

enable them to overcome

physical and mental

barriers. Should Adam be

unable to a(end a

subsHtute will appointed.

Education

February Program Meeting Hosted by Patriotism

Hope Reins Annual Show “What You Know Day”

News from the EducaHon Division, it’s

that Hme of year again for the 2013

Volusia County Social Studies Fair,

Saturday March 2, 8 am—12 pm at

Deland High School. Our club judges

the 4th grade performances, the

theme this year is:

“Turning Points in History”.

This is an amazing event, if you’re

interest in judging please contact

Diane Dunn as soon as possible to

provide names to the Fair

administrators.

Have you checked out the Florida District website?

There is a vast amount of informaHon to be found there,

check it out: www.pilo]lorida.org and sign up your

e-mail address.


Do you have

your club

shirt?

They are s�ll

available, get with

Diane Welch at the

next mee�ng.

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We pray for happiness, love, and We pray for happiness, love, and We pray for happiness, love, and We pray for happiness, love, and

wealth. Yet we forget how blessed we wealth. Yet we forget how blessed we wealth. Yet we forget how blessed we wealth. Yet we forget how blessed we

are. We forget to appreciate life's li�le are. We forget to appreciate life's li�le are. We forget to appreciate life's li�le are. We forget to appreciate life's li�le

joys. It is time to give thanks for all joys. It is time to give thanks for all joys. It is time to give thanks for all joys. It is time to give thanks for all

our blessings and Pilot our blessings and Pilot our blessings and Pilot our blessings and Pilot

Friends! Friends! Friends! Friends!

Remember Pilots…….If you will not be attending a meeting, please remember to cancel your lunch order with our lunch coordinator, Joyce Conger 252-1468 or e-mail her at: [email protected] BEFORE 10 AM on the FRIDAY before the meeting. If you forget, you will be billed $12.25 for the cost of your lunch. Thank you, Pilot Sisters!!!

Mark your calendar

Upcoming Fundraising Events

• Pilots go Italian- March 16 Chair President Joyce

• Spring Event—Chair Libby Vescovi Is in the planning stage if you have any ideas on what you think we should try please contact me. Libby Vescovi,

366-0781 Fund Raising

2/5 Exec Board Mtg 5 pm (President Joyce’s house) 2/12 Business Meeting 12-1 Palmetto Club 2/26 Program Meeting 12-1 Palmetto Club 3/2 Volusia County Social Studies Fair 8 am - 12 pm 3/9 Good Samaritan Society Daytona “Champions of Faith 2013 A Charity Affair” 3/16 Hope Reins Annual Show 10am-4pm “What You Know Day” 3/16 Pilot’s go Italian 5 - 7 pm Palmetto Club

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2/26 Chicken Primavera

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