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BrainMinders™ is the signature project for Pilot International focused on traumatic brain injury and brain disorders. The project encompasses a public service campaign designed to promote brain awareness; prevention education programs for children and adults; workshop and speakers bureau materials; a partnership with Project Lifesaver, a tracking program; and support for brain-related programs. The award-winning BrainMinders™ programs feature safety tips for children and are presented by Pilot Clubs around the world. 500,000 books are in circulation. The BrainMinder Buddies™ program structures injury prevention “Play Safe, Play Smart” through the story “Wise Old Owl and his Fuzzy, Funny, Smart and Sunny BrainMinder Buddies”. Gerald Giraffe - helmet Safety, Martin Monkey - playground safety, Penny Panda - seatbelt safety and Fiona Fox - crossing the street safety, illustrate how to play safe and play smart. The program for children 7-8 years of age features Brave Bob Beagle - gun safety, Toolip Pig - safety in the kitchen, Hero Horse - helmet safety, Captain Kitty - boating safety and Danny Deep - swimming safety. A sixteen page coloring book includes information and activities for the parents and coloring pages with tips and activities for the children. Forget Me Not Walk November 8th, 2009 1:00-4:00 pm at the United Methodist Church, 1700 North Meridian, "The Church on Lake Ella" The Annual "Forget Me Not Walk" is a fundraiser event for the Alzheimer's Project. A great way to learn something new about the organization and what we do. You could even win some cake! Come on out and see what the fun is all about! Registration at 1:00; walk at 2:00. For more information, call 386-2778. 25th Annual Alzheimer's Disease
Education and Training Conference The Annual Alzheimer's Disease Education and Training Conference is an opportunity for the entire community to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and any updates that will be coming out. Professional and Caregiver Tracks are available to the public and there is no cost for the event, unless seeking CEU/CMEs. For more information, contact James Smith at 386-2778. KidsFest May 2, 2009: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Florida Fairgrounds Kidsfest is a day for the entire community to celebrate childhood. For the past six years, kids have been able to enjoy plenty of hands-on activities, bouncers, pony rides, special costumed characters, live entertainment, and refreshments – all adding up to a very special, fun-filled day for the entire family. The Tallahassee Pilots will be giving away bicycle helmets to ensure children play safe. The Alzheimer's Annual Educational Conference on February 28th, 2009 8:00-3:00 pm 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee FSU College of Medicine Special thanks to Pepi Coffee, Sam's, Costco, and Publix for helping with the Alzheimer's Annual Educational Conference on February 28th, 2009 Florida Keynote Speaker - Dr. Charles Ouimet Professional & Caregiver Tracks Alzheimer's Disease Professional Training (for N.H. Administrators, etc.) On-site Respite Care Available For more information please contact: James Smith, MSW The Alzheimer's Project. Inc. (850) 386-2778 james@alzheimersproject.org Registration Deadline: February 15, 2009 Tallahassee's Lillian Cox on ABC April 1, 2008: Tallahassee's most stylish centenarian, Lillian Cox, will be featured on tonight's Barbara Walters special on longevity. Mrs. Cox is an Emeritus member of the Pilot Club of Tallahassee-Lillian, hats off! To view the special (Live to 150, Can You Do It? Secrets to Living Longer With Barbara Walters ), visit: http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4546270 "Friendship and Service The Pilot Club of Tallahassee is a part of Pilot International, a worldwide service organization founded in 1921. The Tallahassee club was chartered in 1935 and is still going strong. The Pilot Club of Tallahassee spearheads efforts in the arenas of brain disorders, not limited to but including Alzheimer's disease...more
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Raise money for Pilot Club of Tallahassee Foundation just by searching the web and shopping online! Just pick "Pilot Club of Tallahassee Foundation" from the list! Tallahassee Pilot Club recieves grant to support Gretchen Everhart School June 18, 2009 by Claire Mikko. The Pilot Club of Tallahassee received a matching grant in the amount of $1,743.00 from the Pilot International Foundation to purchase two Rifton High Back Mobile Chairs for Gretchen Everhart School. The Rifton Chairs will aid the students' with developmental abilities to learn and practice lifetime skills such as walking, sitting and standing. These are necessary skills to live a healthy productive life. Since 1935, the Pilot Club of Tallahassee has been committed to improving the lives of the citizens of the local communities and surrounding areas. Gretchen Everhart School is special to the Pilot Club of Tallahassee because the school is named after Gretchen Everhart, one of our former Pilot members. Gretchen Everhart was also the school's Principal. Leon County Awards $5,000 to Local Club for Alzheimer's May 10, 2005 The Leon County Commission granted $5,000 to the Pilot Club of Tallahassee for equipment to help track missing Alzheimer's patients. Project Lifesaver, as it is officially named, is a program that supplies local sheriff's offices with a sophisticated system of radio receivers. Used in concert with one another these receivers help to triangulate the location of an Alzheimer's patient wearing a special transmitter bracelet. Average search times are usually short, having found the patient in less than 30 minutes.
3rd Annual Project Lifesaver Poker Run & Jamboree September 30th, 2007: The Pilot Club of Tallahassee teamed up with the Alzheimer's Project of Tallahassee to present the Third annual Poker Run & Jamboree to benefit Project Lifesaver! Email us for information on how you can participate in the fun! Download the flyer and sponsorship levels now! March is Brain Injury Awareness Month Each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. An estimated 5.3 million persons in the US (nearly 2% of the US population) have a long-term or lifelong need for help in performing activities of daily living as a result of TBI, and an additional 1.6 millioin sustain a TBI each year. This March, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching the Help Seniors Live Better, Longer: Prevent Brain Injury initiative... Read more in our March Deck Chatter under the Newsletter link. 23rd Alzheimer's Disease Education & Training Conference February 23, 2008: The 23rd Annual Alzheimer's Disease Education and training Conference on Saturday, February 23rd, will educate anyone interested in learning about the disease and related dementia. Legal, behavioral and medical challenges will be discussed. The Pilot Club of Tallahassee, the Alzheimer's Project and the Florida State University College of Medicine are hosting the workshop from 8 am to 3 pm at 1115 W. Call Street. The keynote speaker is Dr. Ken Brummel-Smith of the FSU Department of Geriatrics. It is free for the community and continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. by Driadonna Roland, Democrat Writer |
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