The Pilot Club of Dillon met on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 6:30pm at the City of Dillon Fire Department. 9 members were present.

President Johnnie Luehrs welcomed all members as each member stood for the pledges to the American & SC Flag.
The members then stood and recited The Lord’s Prayer in unison.
Melissa Moody read the Secretary’s report from the previous month and it was approved as read.
Jamie Sue Stephens, Pilot Historian, made a motion for the Pilot Club to start collecting pennies for “Pennies for Pilots” and she also made a motion that the club purchase pins for each member. Both motions were approved and seconded.
Treasurer Francis Shillingburg read the budget and discussed the date for next year’s dues to be accepted. The club is excited to have several upcoming fundraisers that will increase our funding to go towards Pilot’s missions.
Old business discussed was the crowning of the 2017-2018 PI Ambassador, Chris Harris. Another order of business was the Fall Council meeting on October 21, 2017 at the Embassy Suites in Columbia, SC.

Several members are planning to attend. Next, the new Pilot Club of Dillon handbooks were handed to each member present and reviewed by President Luehrs.
Other important dates mentioned were October 18-Founder’s Day, October 24-Halloween for Special Needs, and October 27-Make a Difference Day. Also, on Monday, October 30, 2017, the Pilot Club will be helping in The Taste of Dillon County at Twin Lakes Country Club by providing Spring Mix Salad.
The November meeting will be November 16, 2017 at the City of Dillon Fire Dept. Our special event is going to be “Painting with the Pilots”. All are invited to attend this paint party. This will be a “ Share Pilot” meeting to involve others in the community and help them understand the focus of Pilot.
President Luehrs then appointed 3 Pilots of the month. Jenny Hood, Melissa Moody and Francis Shillingburg were presented with trinkets of appreciation. St. Jude and “Happy Bucks” were given as the refreshments were offered.
The meeting was then dismissed.
The Pilot Club of Dillon is a non-profit organization that focuses on brain related activities such as Alzheimer’s disease, chemical dependency and traumatic brain injuries, as well as, developmental and mental disabilities.