Protecting Your Brain For Life

A History of Service

• Founded in 1921 in Macon, Georgia, Pilot International is a volunteer organization of executive, business and professional leaders working together to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the world by serving those with brain-related disorders and disabilities.

• The name Pilot, chosen for its meaning, “leader and guide,” is symbolized by the riverboat wheel emblem, which represents a steady course.

• Pilot International has approximately 25,000 adult and youth members worldwide. Members can be found internationally in countries such as the Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Argentina and the United States.

• Pilot International emphasizes a diversified international membership.

Service with a Mission

• Pilot’s service focus involves promoting awareness of brain-related disorders, and helping those affected through volunteer activities, education, and financial support.

• Pilot works closely with national and international organizations that support this focus, including the National Organization on Disability, American Heart Association, Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, Alzheimer’s Association, and The Brain Injury Association.

• Pilot members participate in fund-raising programs for a variety of causes and Pilot Walks to support programs in the field of brain-related disorders and disabilities.

• Pilot Clubs participate in Brain Awareness Week, an annual event sponsored by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, to increase awareness of advances in brain research and their importance to society.

• In 2001, Pilot International launched its signature project, BrainMinderstm. Funded by a gift to Pilot International Foundation from the estate of Callye Neese, BrainMinderstm is a new public service campaign aimed at increasing awareness of brain injuries and ways to prevent them. Phase I and II: Public Service Announcements (PSAs) have been distributed to radio stations across North America, by local Pilot Clubs. Pilot volunteers present a program on safetyand prevention of Brain injury to children between the ages of four and six years old in schools, libraries, and daycare centers . Phase III, a safety and prevention program for seven- through nine-year-olds was introduced at the 2003 Convention in Reno, Nevada.

Commitment to Youth

• Pilot’s commitment to youth began in 1952 with the establishment of Anchor Club, a volunteer service organization for young people. There are about 10,000 members worldwide

• Pilot sponsors Anchor Clubs in schools and as independent organizations. Members volunteer many hours to projects that improve their schools and communities by helping people in need.

• Anchor Club members receive leadership training through their service activities and through participation in district and international conventions. Members are encouraged to enter Pilot sponsored awards programs, such as “Outstanding Anchor Club of the Year.” District winners attend PI/PIF Convention. Members may also nominate their advisor for “Anchor Advisor of the Year.”

Pilot International Foundation

• The Foundation was established in 1975 to support Pilot’s humanitarian efforts through charitable, educational, and scientific research programs. Its purpose is to improve the lives of people affected by brain-related disorders through grants and scholarships.

• Pilot Clubs may sponsor eligible students for one of the Foundation’s four scholarship programs.

• Matching grants are disbursed to Pilot Clubs to further programs that benefit those affected by brain-related disorders.

• The Foundation Donor Recognition Program provides public recognition to benefactors for their contributions. All donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible.

• As a partner of the National Organization on Disability, the Pilot International Foundation provides annual awards to Pilot clubs for outstanding projects that promote societal participation and acceptance of those with disabilities.

• In 2001 the Pilot International Foundation Board of Trustees established the Pilot International Foundation Endowment. The purpose of the Endowment will be to provide funds for grants, scholarships, and other programs of the Foundation.

For more information, contact Pilot International Pilot International Foundation

P O Box 4844 P O Box 5600, Macon, GA 31208-4844 Macon, GA 31208-5600

(478)743-7403 or visit www.pilotinternational.org

EEOC/Affirmative Action Statement

Pilot International and the Foundation affirm the policy of participation in all programs and employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, or disability. The Boards of Directors and Trustees are committed to this policy of nondiscrimination, and urge each Pilot club to uphold the code of ethics, purpose, and mission of Pilot International by reflecting the common cause of friendship and service in all activities—in a nondiscriminatory manner.