Pilot Club of Palatka
President, Jane Hafner

Greetings Pilots:

Well June has arrived and made itself known with hot weather, the opening of hurricane season, and graduations galore! It also brings the close of my presidency in Pilot. I can honestly say that this has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have been blessed to be surrounded by a group of women who make things happen and are proud to serve our community.

In my last blog post I highlighted some of our accomplishments and our wonderful web master, Lynda Fitzstephens, shared our projects that we submitted for awards at PI Florida District convention and to PI Convention. Praying that we might win an award, but even if we don’t, we know that we have done an incredible service in our community.

I know that our membership will be decreasing this next year due to unforeseen circumstances in some of our member’s lives. This is understandable and unpreventable in some cases. Also, some members may find that Pilot is not a good fit for them. That is also understandable. I hope and pray that we will be able to grow our membership again, by encouraging those who need to fill a void in their lives through friendship and service to join us in our endeavors. Please remember, that our meetings are only a part of our Pilot. It is through service, whenever and wherever we are able, that makes up what a true Pilot is.

I am excited to turn over the helm to our incoming President, Diane Wolfe. She will be an amazing leader and can bring to our club a freshness and renewal of spirit. Also, following her presidency will be our dynamic Shannah Sheffield. We have great things in store for us in the coming years.

Thank you again, Pilots, for allowing me to be your leader. It’s been amazing and I cherish all of you.

Love,

Jane

P.S. ~ Dues are due now ~ Visit our website at www.palatkapilot.org home page for QR payment code, or pay by check.

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Spotlight on Pilot

Brenda Lockhart

Submitted by ~ Jane Hafner

Spotlight on Pilot!

It is an honor and privilege to highlight this Pilot who has prayed us up for a number of years. Brenda Lockhart begins our meetings with a powerful prayer and pledge to our flag. She is so heartfelt in her prayer and we all feel blessed, knowing that she has a “direct line” to our Lord.

Brenda is a realtor by profession, was our Pilot club president (immediately following the death of her beloved husband) and did an amazing job. She currently is the chairperson of our “Pick me Up” committee and has personally acquired monetary donations to be used on these projects.

I’ll never forget the Palatka City Commission meeting some years ago where she personally took our mayor to task about the Handicapped accessible playground equipment at the Hank Bryan Park. He was duly chastised and it wasn’t long after that the swings were placed in the park.

Brenda is steadfast in her moral code and beliefs and always lets others know that she cannot be swayed to stray.

When I began my presidency two years ago, she gave me a framed prayer, “I Said a Prayer for You”, which sits in my bedroom and that I look at every day and thank her for being a prayer warrior in my corner.

Thank you, Brenda, for your powerful beliefs and the courage to share them in these times. It is an honor and privilege to have served with you. Congratulations and God bless!!!!!