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About Pilot Pilot Club of Tallahassee is >75 years old! "Friendship and Service since 1935" 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. Pilot derives its name from the riverboat pilots who were able to steer a "true course" around obstacles and challenging conditions. The mission of Pilot International is to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the world. The Pilot Club of Tallahassee spearheads efforts in the arenas of brain disorders, not limited to, but including, Alzheimer's disease. Many of our projects help to aid and fund research of this debilitating enemy. In addition to Alzheimer's projects, we also actively educate young children how to protect their brain through a puppet show program known as BrainMinders®. We work in the local community supporting Gretchen Everhart School, and the Salvation Army Sharing Tree, among other venues. In addition, the Pilot Club of Tallahassee sponsors Anchor Clubs in 3 local schools: Leon High School, Maclay School, and Chiles High School.
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Project Lifesaver
Pilot Club of Tallahassee is making it possible to trace Alzheimer's sufferers who wander away from home. Project Lifesaver provides the technology to track participants in the program by bracelets which emit a radio tracking signal every second. Once a patient wearing a Lifesaver bracelet has wandered away, a call can be placed to the local sheriff's office. The agency then is able to locate the bracelet via a sophisticated computer system. 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. |
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