Darlington residents attend Pilot International Convention
Judy Langley, Ginger Ridgill, and Melissa Schwier, members of the Pilot Club of Darlington attended the 97th Pilot International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 27 through July 1. They were among more than 800 Pilots who participated in the global event that drew representatives from more than four countries and geographic areas around the world. Ms. Schwier attended as President of the Darlington Pilot Club and Delegate; Ms. Ridgill served as personal assistant to Peggy Benton, PI Director and now Treasurer, and Ms. Langley assisted with the installation service of new PI officers.
Convention highlights included a Flag Ceremony with Pilots from around the world who marched along with their country’s flag. Attendees also heard a keynote speech from Jean Nadeau, a dynamic motivational speaker, along with speakers, Jen Slaw and Aerial Ellis. Awards were presented and the Pilot Cub of Darlington took home the award for “Most New Members Internationally.”
While in Nashville, Pilots packed 30,000 meals for children through a partnership with No Child Hungry. A partnership with the Brain Injury Association (BIAA) was announced, through which Pilot International will fund $5,000 annually in scholarships for caregivers of traumatic brain injury survivors to complete the BIAA Fundamentals course.
Locally, Pilot Club members make an impact in our community through service, including their sponsorship of Project Lifesaver, Brain Minder puppet shows for children, and Pick Me Ups for caregivers. They also are proud to annually fund a college scholarship.
The Pilot Club of Darlington has 43 members and meets on the second Monday evening of each month. Pilot Clubs are groups of men and women who identify needs within their communities and work together to fulfill those needs.
For more information visit the Club’s Facebook page or to get involved with the Pilot Club of Darlington, contact Mary Scott at mcalscott14@gmail.com.