News Release for Convention 2016 (1) - Pilot International



SAMPLE NEWS RELEASE For Information Contact: (Name) (Phone number) (E-mail address) (City) Resident Attends Pilot International Convention in Chicago, Illinois(City, date) – (Attendee's name) of (city), a member of (name) Pilot Club, recently attended the 98th Pilot International Convention in Chicago, Illinois. (Last name) was one of more than 500 Pilots who participated in the global event that drew representatives from more than three countries and geographic areas around the world. According to (last name), “(Add sentence or two about your experience at the convention).” Convention highlights included a spectacular Flag Ceremony with Pilots from around the world who marched along with their country’s flag. Attendees also heard keynote speeches from Monica Vest Wheeler, Vickie Clark and Eileen Swanberg. Pilot attendees also packed 1000 back-to-school backpacks with supplies and donated them to Cradles to Crayons in Chicago, IL. Pilot International also announced a new safety helmet initiative, to expand and enhance its brain health and safety initiative. Through a matching grant program, Pilot Clubs across the U.S. will distribute helmets the signature helmets in their local communities. Additionally, convention attendees attended workshops, learned about important issues facing communities globally, elected international officers, voted on the 2019-2020 Pilot International Budget and helped set the future direction for Pilot International. “It was exciting to gather with so many Pilots from other countries. It’s a great reminder that Pilots are not only making a difference in our local communities, but also around the world,” said (last name). (Add biographical information about attendee). Locally, Pilot club members make an impact in the community through service, such as (list projects). Proceeds from past fund-raising events have been used to (list scholarships and/or other causes to which the club has contributed). The club is currently (list current and upcoming projects). The (name) Pilots Club has (#) members and meets on (day of week/month) at (time) at (location). Pilot clubs are groups of men and women that identify needs within their communities and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the (name) Pilots Club, please contact (name) at (phone number/add website address if appropriate). Pilot International is a community-based volunteer service organization founded in 1921 in Macon, GA on the principles of “Friendship and Service.” The name “Pilot” was inspired by the mighty riverboat pilots of that day who represented leadership and guidance. With almost 7,000 members in some 300 Pilot Clubs, Pilots are across the U.S., the Bahamas, Japan and South Africa. Pilots carry out their mission to “Do More, Care More and Be More” by providing financial and hands-on support for national and local initiatives in keeping with its causes of youth development & leadership; brain safety & fitness; and caring for families in times of need. In addition, there are some 7,000 school-level Anchor Club members worldwide. Through a professionally developed curriculum and strategic partnerships, Pilot encourages and provides opportunities for youth development & leadership. Pilot International remains headquartered in Macon, where its staff serves its international constituency. Contact your local Pilot Club(s) to find out more about our friendship and service opportunities.### ................
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