Welcome to the Texas District of Pilot International
We are the second largest District of 20 in Pilot International, with 50 clubs and approximately 1550 members. Pilot Club International (now referred to as “Pilot International”) was chartered on October 18, 1921 in Macon, Georgia, USA. Forty local businesswomen had envisioned not only just a local club but an international organization from the beginning, and the name “Pilot” was inspired by the mighty riverboat pilots of the day who represented leadership and guidance. Pilot Principles are Friendship and Service, our Motto is “True Course Ever”, our colors are Green (life and vigor) and Gold (sincerity of purpose) and our Emblem is a riverboat pilot’s wheel with eight spokes.The 2008-2009 Pilot International theme “Friendship and Service Around the World” was chosen by Pilot International President Debbie Archer. Debbie is from Bahamas District. Her symbol is the beautiful Calalilly.
In 1990-1991 Pilot adopted a service focus of “Brain Related Disorders”. The Texas Pilots support that focus through the Projects in our communities. The Signature Project for the Texas District is Traumatic Brain Injury Camps. Pilots support 3 weekend camps and one day camp for Adult traumatic brain injury survivors. Texas Pilots have created the TBI Camp Foundation to help support these camps.
BrainMinders is the signature project of Pilot International – Protecting your brain for life is an ongoing program teaching children, youth and seniors about protecting their brains. The program consists of a puppet show, story, activity/coloring book and song to promote safety. Texas Pilots actively present BrainMinders to thousands of children throughout the District. Alzheimer’s Awareness is another focus that assists Pilots in learning about Alzheimer’s Disease. The awareness and understanding of this disease will enable us to assist our population with education and services that are available for caregivers and those affected by this disease. Pilot International is a partner with Project Lifesaver. There are many clubs in the Texas District that work hand in hand with their local law enforcement agencies to promote and fund this wonderful project that helps protect our citizens that wander. Please visit the direct link to the Project Lifesaver website.
Texas Pilots will join together for training several times during the 2008-2009 Pilot year. Fall Councils will be September 19-20 at the Holiday Inn Select, Tyler; October 3-4 at the Holiday Inn, Amarillo; October 24-25 Columbus Opera House, Columbus. District Anchor Convention will be in Austin February 27-March 1, 2009 and the District Pilot Convention will be in Austin April 16-19,2009. See the Fall Council and Convention links on the website for further information.
For more information about Texas District Pilot, please contact: Lori An Gobert, Governor Texas District Pilot. Phone: (979)733-0366 Fax: (979)733-0178 email: lagobert@sbcglobal.net