Submitted photo Pilot Club members attending the new members initiation were, from left, Chrissy Davis, Connie Grandy, Verna Moon, Judy Owens, Laura Williams, Karen Thompson, Mary Bullard, Kathy Ellis, Kim Hicks, Norma McKellar, Cherie Searcy, Jim Houseal and Mary Houseal. Not shown, Kathy Berry and Mary Davis.

On Dec. 3, 2011, the Pilot Club of Moultrie held a new member initiation and orientation at Pecan Hill Inn to initiate three new members recruited during the recent membership drive.

Karen Thompson and Mary Bullard were present while Michelle Croft was unable to attend.

Other members in attendance were Norma McKellar, Judy Owens, Laura Williams, Chrissy Davis, Verna Moon, Kathy Ellis, Kim Hicks, Jim Houseal, Mary Houseal, Mary Davis, Kathy Berry, Cherie Searcy and Connie Grandy.

President Norma McKellar and President-Elect Laura Williams, presided over the pinning ceremony, during which the new members received their official Pilot pin and handbooks.

Membership Committee Chair Cherie Searcy informed the Pilots of the duties of being a Pilot Club member. She explained the standing rules and the procedures of the club.

Kathy Berry led the club in a short session called Brain Gyms. Brain Gyms are movements, exercises or activities used to help improve concentration and memory and stimulate brain function.

McKellar presented a story about the “Origin of Handkerchiefs.” All of the members were presented with a vintage handkerchief.

A  brunch was prepared by Linda and Jim Tuten of Pecan Hill Inn.

The Pilot Club of Moultrie meets the first Tuesday of each month, at 6 p.m., at Western Sizzlin Steakhouse.

The club hosts the Care Trak Program in conjunction with the EMA. This program is for persons with Alzheimer’s, autism or any brain related disorder that causes them to wander away from home. A bracelet is provided with a tracking mechanism that enables the EMA to find the person if they wander.

The club also presents “BrainMinders” through the local library each year and reach over 1,000 children, teaching them how to protect their brains. The club also participates in many more community activities and programs.

Pilot International is a global organization of approximately 25,000 adult and youth members who are working together to improve the quality of life in local communities and throughout the world.

Pilot’s service focus is helping people affected by brain-related disorders and disabilities through volunteer activities, projects and fund-raisers. 

For more information, contact Norma McKellar at 229-873-9629.