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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
President Mavis Ward
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Freeport, Grand Bahama -
Pilot International is a global service organization established in 1921. The word pilots mean LEADER and GUIDE. Pilots are committed to assisting with brain related disorders and educating the community on how to take care of the brain. Our signature is called “Brainminders” which our youth arm “ANCHORS” is responsible.
The Pilot Club of Lucaya was chartered in February 2002 and operates under the motto: “True Course Ever”. The 2015 slate of officers is headed by Mrs. Mavis M. Ward, She is no stranger to Grand Bahama Island and has been very active in service oriented organizations as it relates to public health issues since relocating to Freeport with her husband, Dr. Paul Ward and her children Paulisa and Jonathan.
2014-2015 Officers/Directors Pilot Club of Lucaya
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Pilot Club of Lucaya Officers include: Mrs. Mavis Ward – President, Karen Bain – President Elect, Nicole Colebrooke – Vice President, Melanie Stanislaus – Treasurer, Sylvia Cooper – Recording Secretary, Directors – Gigi Curtis – Fundraising, Marsha Smith – Membership (Two Years), Catherine Bellot – Leadership, Ethel Laing – Projects, Keira Cox – Anchors (One Year), PIFF Representative – Deborah Archer, Parliamentarian – Jethlyn Burrows.
“Since the new officers have been installed, we have vigorously implemented several programs centered on our core objectives” said Mrs. Ward “We have partnered with the Mental Health Team under the theme ‘Living with Schizophrenia’ the disease was highlighted and recognized as a common illness faced by Bahamians. Another project ‘Respite Night at the Beacon School’ the caregivers and parents of the students were given four (4) hours “FREE TIME” to take care of themselves while the Pilots and Anchors planned student activities, watched a movie and played games with the students – this event was labeled a success.
President Mavis Ward, Husband Dr. Paul Ward, with children Dr. Paulisa Ward and Medical Student - Jonathan Ward.
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The Pilot’s Pick Me Up Program for Physicians and other Allied Health Care Workers and Maintenance team were treated to snacks to show our appreciation for the work they do in helping the community. The Pilot’s wanted to show them that we remember and appreciate them all.
Pilot Club of Lucaya “Club Sweetheart” has been identified as Keira Cox who is the Anchor Division Director.
- President Mavis Ward being pinned by outgoing President - Ethel Laing
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In the upcoming months expect projects from the Pilots such as our ‘Helmet Give A Way for primary school students’ and ‘Care Packages to the Homes for the Aged on the island’
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Pilot Club of Lucaya, reach out the any of the Pilot “sisters” on the island as new and inspired members are always welcomed – Pilot Club of Lucaya – Do More. Care More. Be More.
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