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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