A
service organization that has goals
of sustaining membership and
teaching and preparing youth to
help others through volunteerism
and service is sure to have a lasting success
and a profound impact. This is precisely how
the Pilot Club of Pensacola has maintained a
strong presence in the area, celebrating their
90th year of service earlier this year. Pilot Club
strives to infl uence positive change in their
community by coming together in friendship
and provide an outlet for service. Along with
preparing and educating others about service,
they also focus on brain safety and health
and supporting those who
provide care for others.
Pilot Club of Pensacola is
part of Pilot International
and the local club was
organized in 1927 and
chartered in 1928. It is
known as the oldest ladies
group in Pensacola. With
around 40 active members,
this group of infl uential
women received accolades
at their most recent national
convention for logging the
most volunteer hours in 50
states and 4 other countries.
Pilot International currently
has 29 clubs in Florida with
over 680 members.
Pilot Club of Pensacola has been fundraising
in various ways since inception. For the past 30
years, they have held very successful pancake
breakfasts. This year’s Pancake Breakfast was
extra special as it also included a celebration
for the 90th anniversary. In the autumn of
each year, they have a Glitz and Glam event
that is a festive and fun occasion with a fashion
show. Last year’s event raised over $5,000.
The funds from these events have been
used in many ways to make the community
better and to educate. Pilot Club provided
a grant to Capstone Academy in Milton
and Pensacola and at the Milton Child Care
Center for installation of shade structures for
their outdoor play areas to prevent sunburn
while the children are playing. They provide
fi lled backpacks to children in need through
Gulf Coast Kids House. They purchased and
distributed bicycle helmets to children and
adults at the Ciclovia event in Downtown
Pensacola as a way to promote brain safety and
awareness.
story by
Greg Alexander
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