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Community Projects -
Impacting in Communities
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A Valentine's Day lunch
was hosted by the Pilot Club of Sayville for the clients at Sayville
Projects. Our Members (L-R) Jane Wagner, Isa Zale, NEPOT District
Governor Nancy Lowe, Carole Meade, Claire Eberbach and Kathy Peters
served lunch to 25 clients at the project.
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The Pilot Club of Sayville along with Pilot
International Foundation is proud to have awarded scholarships to:
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Violetta Bianucci of Sunnyside Queens.
Violetta is pursuing her Masters/Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at
Hunter College and Columbia University.
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Jennifer Heyman of North Babylon. Jennifer is
pursuing a Bachelors in Childhood Education with a certificate in Special
Education at St. Joseph's College.
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Maureen Love of Farmingville (whose mother is
PC of Sayville's very own Charter Member and former Governor Carole
Meade). Maureen is attending St. Joseph's College for her Bachelors in
Child Studies.
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Denise Tirado of Shirley who is also attending
St. Joseph's College. Denise is working towards her Masters in Special
Education.
We are thrilled to have been able to grant them $4000 to further their
educational goals.
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Throughout the year, the
Pilot Club works on numerous projects to assist groups or individuals
improve their quality of life. Some recent noteworthy accomplishments of
the Club are detailed below.
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On 4/7/04 the Pilot Club of Sayville was thrilled to present an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to Dan
Eichner, President of the Youth Lacrosse League of the Islip's. This sports league has over a hundred children participating. It has been mandated recently that all schools have this equipment to provide immediate assistance to a person with cardiac arrest. However, some local groups such as the Lacrosse League do not have the money in their budget to provide this important piece of technology. We were so glad to be able to help!
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The
Pilot Club, through a matching grant from the Pilot International
Foundation, has donated two computer touch screens and rhythm
instruments to Special Friends With Down Syndrome. These donations
will enable the children, who have trouble manipulating a computer
mouse, to use the computer to enhance skills. The large, easy to hold
maracas and egg shakers will allow them to express themselves through
music. Pictured, is Denise
LaBelle (left) of Friends With Down Syndrome, accepting the donations
from Isa Zale, Pilot Club member.
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The Club, aided by a matching grant from
the Pilot International Foundation, donated needed equipment to the
Long Island Head Injury Association’s Hy Feinstein Clubhouse, located
in Commack. Items donated included recreational, cooking, and garden
equipment, which will all be used to help in clients’ goals to regain
their independence as they recover from head injury.
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Wheelchair Platform Swing Donated
The Pilot Club of
Sayville, aided by a matching grant from the Pilot International
Foundation, has donated a wheelchair platform chair swing to the
children residing at Angela’s House. This facility, located in
Center Moriches, is Long Island’s first home built exclusively as a
residence for severely handicapped children. Having this swing will
enable the children to interact with their brothers and sisters in a
playground setting. For information regarding the Association for
Technology Dependant Children, e-mail us.
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The PC of Sayville
was there to help when Pal-O-Mine (a therapeutic
riding program for individuals with disabilities)
needed desperate and immediate help. This
agency recently relocated to Islandia and has been
very successful. A trailer was to be
used for the Occupational Therapists to treat the
clients prior to having them participate in the
activities. However, there was no RAMP!
The cost of this was not in Pal-O-Mine's budget.
The Pilot Club was glad that they were able to
donate the funds for this much needed adaptation.
We look forward to working with this great
organization.
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