TEXAS DISTRICT AWARDS PROGRAM
Previous convention minutes lists prior year’s winners
PATRIOTIC AWARD –
- Award is a banner patch sponsored by the Pilot Club of Quitman.
- 1st place: receives banner patch and certificate.
- 2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.
- All entries will receive participation certificates
MEMBERSHIP GAIN AWARD –
A.Application form has been combined as the award calculations use the same
information.
B. Shirley Bailey qualifies each participating club with a net gain of 5
members to receive a blue ribbon (there are no 2nd & 3rd places)
C. Kristal Krimmel Award winner is a banner patch sponsored by the Pilot Club of
Beaumont.
1st place: receives banner patch and certificate.
2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.
D.Clubs achieving a net gain of less than 5 members may complete the Application form but will only be judged on the Kristal Krimmel Membership Award portion of the competition.
NEWSLETTER AWARD –
- Award is a banner patch.
- 1st place receives banner patch and certificate.
- 2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.
YEARBOOK AWARD –
A.Award is a banner patch.
B.1st place receives banner patch and certificate.
C.2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.
CO-PILOT ATTENDANCE AWARD –
- Award is sponsored by Mary Ruth and Paul Tasler and is based on co-pilot attendance at Convention.
- The Award is a banner patch.
- Registration Chair determines winner.
SERVICE TO THE AGING AWARD –
- Award is a banner patch.
B.1st place: receives banner patch and certificate.
C.2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.
REACH FOR THE STARS AWARD –
A.Award is a banner patch sponsored by Carol Greaney-Wurst.
B.1st place receives a banner patch.
C.2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.
SAFETY AND SECURITY AWARD –
- Award is a banner patch.
B.1st place receives banner patch.
C.2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.
THEGREEN JACKET OF PILOTTEXAS DISTRICT HALL OF FAME AWARD –
- Award is a plaque sponsored by Joanna Horton and Betty Reese.
- Awards Jury prepares paragraph to be read about the winner.
C.Awards Presentation – Joanna is given the name of the winner, in advance, so she can order the plaque.
NEW CLUB AWARD –
A. Award is a banner patch sponsored by Pilot Club of Mineola.
B. 1st place only is awarded.
BRAINMINDER AWARD
- Award is a banner patch sponsored by 2004-2005 Texas District Governor,
Mary Jane Morgan.
- 1st Place receives a banner patch.
- 2nd and 3rd Places receive certificates.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER RECOGNITION
- All entries receive a certificate.
- Club will receive certificate in the name of the teacher it nominated.
- Certificate can then be given to the teacher it honored at a club meeting, if desired.
- Awards Presentation: Names are read (no one comes forward)
SEND AWARD ENTRIES TO:
Linda Bateman
5716 Nicholson Drive
Tyler, TX 75707
TEXAS DISTRICT AWARDS PROGRAM
General Rules Applying to Awards Listed:
1.Postmark Deadlines: Membership Gain Award – March 4th
Green Jacket Hall of Fame Award – March 4th
All other awards –March 20th
2. All award entries, except the Yearbook, are being judged for the period from March 1 through the last day of February of the following year.
- All entries, except the Yearbook, must be on 8 ½” x 11” paper.
4.Provide a single copy of each entry to the Awards Jury Chairman no later than the deadline specified above. Entries postmarked after that date will not be considered. Suggestion: Form a Club Awards Committee to compile the information necessary to complete each award as projects take place.
5.A panel of judges will be named by the Governor with the name and address of the Awards Jury Chair published in the Governor’s Bulletin.
6.Non-compliance with the requirements of any Award will result in disqualification
AWARDS IN ORDER OF ENACTMENT:
Mary Ruth and Paul Tasler/Bellaire/Southwest Co-Pilot
Convention Attendance Award (revised)1953page 15
Kristal Krimmel Membership Award1959page 6
Shirley Bailey Membership Gain Award1993
Muriel Winkler Patriotic Emblems Award1967page 5
Elizabeth Young Service to the Aging Award1982pages 7-8
“Reach for the Stars” Carol Greaney-Wurst
Outstanding Brain-Related Service Project1997pages 11-12
Safety And Security Award(replaced Int’l Award)1999pages 9-10
Newsletter Award1983page 13
Dixie Fitzgerald New Club Award (reinstated)1998 pages 19-20
Texas District Hall of Fame “Green Jacket of Pilot” Award2000pages 16-18
Yearbook Award2001page 14
Special Education Teacher Recognition Award2001pages 22-23
MJM BrainMinders Award2005page 21
Patriotic Emblem Award
Cup presented by Muriel Winkler at District Convention in Orange, 1967. Cup retired in 1999. Now the Pilot Club of Quitman sponsors the award. This is a banner patch award.
Note: This form is to be returned with your application. Do not complete this form – this form is
intended for the judges use only.
Judging Criteria: Value
1. Entry submitted in notebook or similar binding______(0 – 10)
2. Club displays US and Texas flags and says pledges
to both at each meeting ______(0 – 20)
(Provide documentation and pictures)
3. Members encouraged to register and vote ______(0 – 10)
(Provide narrative and documentation)
4. Club sponsored patriotic poster or essay contest ______(0 – 20)
(Provide narrative and pictures)
5. Club presented Patriotic Program at regular meeting ______(0 – 20)
(Provide narrative and pictures)
6. Club participation in Community Patriotism Events ______(0 – 20)
(Provide narrative and pictures)
Total possible points: 100Total Points ______
Judges’ Comments:______
______
______
______Judges’ Intitials
Awards:
A. 1st place receives banner patch and certificate.
B. 2nd and 3rd places receive certificates.2014-2015
Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair March 20.
MEMBERSHIP GAIN AWARD
Pilot Club of______
SHIRLEY BAILEY NET MEMBERSHIP GAIN AWARD – Formed by the DEC in 1993 in honor of the 1992-1993 District Governor, Shirley Bailey. Ribbons are presented to each Club with a net gain of at least five (5) new members during the period of March 1 of the prior year and March 1 of the current year. Reinstated members count as new members.
SHIRLEY BAILEY NET MEMBER GAIN AWARD Please Use this Form or Copy
(A) (B) (C)
Members as ofMembers as ofTotal Net Gain
March 1, 20__ current yearMarch 1, 20__ past yearof Membership
______
Example: if a club of twenty members gained ten new members, but lost five members, the equation would be a follows:
Members as of Members as of Total Net Gain
March 1, current yearMarch 1, past yearof Membership
_____25______20______5______
Kristal Krimmel Membership AWARD – Presented by Kristal Krimmel, Past Governor, at District Convention in San Antonio, 1959. The award is sponsored by her home club, the Pilot Club of Beaumont. This is a banner patch award and is presented annually to the club having the largest percentage of net increase in membership for the period of March 1 of the prior year to March 1 of the current year. Reinstated members count as new members.
KRISTAL KRIMMEL MEMBERSHIP AWARD
Column C above:______X 100 = ______(% Net Increase)
Column B above:
Example: if a club of twenty members gains a net of five new members during the year, the equation would be as
follows: Net gain of 5 New Members divided by 20 members as of March 1 of the prior year X 100 =
25% Net Increase)
Award jury chair will need to check with Treasurer after March 5 for membershipverification
March 1 of previous year to March 1 of current year.
Judge’s Comment:
______
Judges’ Initials: ______
Entry must be mailed to the District Awards Jury Chair, Numbers will be verified with Treasurer
Postmarked no later than March 20th
SERVICE TO THE AGING
ELIZABETH YOUNG SERVICE TO THE AGING AWARD – Presented by Elizabeth Young, Past Governor, at District Convention in Austin, 1982. This award is a banner patch.
The purpose of this award is to recognize clubs, which contribute to independent living for the elderly and engage in projects, service, and activities, which improve the quality of life for the vulnerable handicapped aged. The following rules and guidelines shall be observed:
1. Entry must be submitted in notebook form or similar binding.
2. Complete the SENIOR PROGRAMS REPORT form according to the directions and attach it to
your entry. (Please use Form on next page.) This form must be included.
3. Submit a full narrative report of your activities, citing projects, personal services of club members,
and funds contributed. The narrative should describe and explain the services named on the
SENIOR PROGRAMS REPORT.
4. Describe your club’s support of an Alzheimer’s Association Walk, or any other activity related to
an Alzheimer’s project; relate how your club has participated by walking and/or working with local
Alzheimer’s chapters to stage the events. Did your club make a contribution to PIF’s Brain-
Related Disorders Fund in support of Alzheimer’s Research?
5. Attach supporting publicity and documentation, including photographs, to your narrative.
6. Attach “Review Score Sheet” to your entry. Do not complete the form – it is intended for the
judges’ use only.
A club winning the award two years in succession shall be ineligible to compete for it at the next annual District Convention.
2015-2016 Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair March 20th.
Service to the Aging Award - Senior Program Report
Pilot Club of ______
Number of Members in the clubPopulation of City or Area Served
Name/Title of Service Project: ______
List how project relates to the Elizabeth Young Service to the Aging Award ______
______
How many volunteers participated? ______Number of volunteer service hours
Is the project/service continuous? ______If yes, what specifically did the funds pay for? ______
______
______
How many individuals or groups benefited directly from this project? ______
Did this project receive a Foundation grant? ______
If yes, when was the grant awarded? ______What was the amount of the grant? ______
Did this project receive funding from any other source? ______
If yes, please indicate the source and the amount ______
______
Did your club participate in an Alzheimer’s Assoc. Walk or Alzheimer’s Project?______
Did your club make a contribution to PIF’s Brain Related Disorders Fund? ______
2015-2016 Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair by March 20th.
SERVICE TO THE AGING AWARD
“REVIEW SCORE SHEET”
Note: This form isto be returned with your application. Do notcomplete this form –this form is
intended for the judges’ use only.
Judging Criteria:Value
1. In a notebook or bound form______(0 –10)
2. Senior Program Report completed______(0 – 20)
3. Narrative is included______(0 – 10)
Projects cited______(0 – 5)
Personal services of club members included______(0 – 5)
Funds contributed listed______(0 – 5)
PI grant applied and used______(0 – 5)
4. Description of Alzheimer’s Association Walk included ______(0 – 10)
Staging the event______(0 – 5)
Walking in an event______(0 – 5)
5. Contributions to PIFF Brain Related Disorder Fund______(0 – 10)
6. Supporting Publicity included______(0 – 10)
Total Possible Points: 100Total Points ______
Judges’ Comments:______
______
______Judges’ Initials
2016-2017 Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair by March 20.
Safety and Security Award
This is a banner patch award. The purpose of this award is to increase Safety and Security awareness at the community level through programs or projects involving local Pilot Clubs. Each Pilot Club is encouraged to develop and implement the Safety and Security project which best meets the needs of the local community. Clubs can form coalitions with other community agencies and organizations interested in Safety and Security to increase effectiveness.
Judging Criteria: Limit Application to 1 project only.Value
1. Entry submitted in notebook or similar binding______(0 – 10)
2. Cover sheet included______(0 – 5)
3. Application filled out and included in the entry______(0 – 10)
4. Percentage of Club members involved______(0 – 10)
5. Community Involvement______(0 – 20)
6. Budget /funding included______(0 – 10)
PI Grant applied and used______(0 – 5)
7. Presentation and picture support______(0 – 20)
8. Media Coverage______(0 – 10)
Awards:
- 1st place receives banner patch
- 2nd and 3rd places receive certificates
2015-2016 Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair by March 20.
Safety and Security Award
Pilot Club of: ______
Number of Members in club ______
Percentage of members involved in Project/Service_____%
Estimate of hours by Pilot Members in the planning and implementation: ______
Title of Project/Service: ______
Write a narrative describing the Project/Service purpose and who benefited:
Number of persons benefiting from project______
How did club decide there was a need for this Project/Service?
Community Involvement: Non-Pilot agencies, organizations, local service clubs, individuals involved in the Project/Service and a brief description of what each contributed:
Project/Service budget: Include amounts and sources of funding including Club monetary contribution, grants received and other agencies or individuals donation.
Promotion: List visuals used and media coverage (include copies of press releases, original newspaper coverage, flyers, ads, etc.)
(If additional space is needed you may submit an attachment to this form)
“REACH FOR THE STARS”
OUTSTANDING BRAIN-RELATED SERVICE PROJECT
“REACH FOR THE STARS” CAROL GREANEY-WURST OUTSTANDING BRAIN-RELATED SERVICE PROJECT – 1998. This award is a banner patch.
This award is for the purpose of showing other clubs how you are making a difference in your community regarding our Pilot focus of “Brain Related Disorders”. It will be a way of assisting other clubs in identifying and constructing brain-related projects that would benefit their own community.
The District Awards Jury will determine the district winner and forward the winning project information, along with action pictures, to PI Headquarters by May 1. The winning project will be recognized on the district level.
Please submit application form giving club name, action pictures, and documentation with each entry.
This form is to be returned with your application. Do not complete this form – this form is intended for
the judges’ use only.
Judging Criteria:Value
1. Submitted in notebook or similar binding form______(0 – 10)
2. Application form filled out and included______(0 – 20)
3. Percentage of Club members involved______(0 – 10)
4. Type of Event
One-time (5 points) or On-going (10 points)______(5 – 10)
5. Purpose and benefit explained______(0 – 10)
6. Community involvement______(0 – 10)
7. Budget/funding included______(0 – 10)
PI grant applied and used______(0 – 10)
8. Promotion
Visuals used______(0 – 5)
Media Coverage ______(0 – 5)
Total Possible Points: 100Total Points ______
2015-2016 Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair by March20.
“REACH FOR THE STARS”
OUTSTANDING BRAIN-RELATED SERVICE PROJECT
Pilot Club Of: ______
Number of members in club ______Percentage of members involved in Project /Service______%
Estimate of hours by Pilot Members in the planning and implementation: ______
Was the project: One time event ______or On-going ______
Name /Title of Project/ Service: ______
Write a narrative describing the Project/Service purpose and who benefited:
Number of persons benefiting from project ______
How did the club decide there was a need for this Project / Service?
Community Involvement: Non-Pilot agencies, organizations, local service clubs, individuals involved in the Project/Service and a brief description of what each contributed:
Project / Service budget: Include amounts and sources of funding including Club monetary contribution, grants received and other agencies or individuals donation.
Promotion: List visuals used and media coverage (include copies of press releases, original newspaper coverage, flyers, ads, etc.)
(If additional space is needed you may submit an attachment to this form)
2016-2017 Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair by March 20.
NEWSLETTER AWARD
Presented for the first time at District Convention in Dallas, 1983. This is a banner patch award.
A participating Club shall submit any six (6) Newsletters from the award period starting March 1 of the prior year through February of the current year.
Note: This form is to be returned with your application. Do not complete this form - this form is intended for the judges’ use only.
Judging Criteria:Value
1. Appearance (neat, attractive, professional-looking)______(0 – 10)
2. Easy to read______(0 – 10)
3. Headings at a glance______(0 – 10)
4. Feature Articles/ Items (motivational or fun to read)______(0 – 10)
5. Pilot Information (local club news)______(0 – 10)
6. Pilot Information (Dist, International, PIF, etc)______(0 – 10)
7. Member news/Recognition/Member Profile______(0 – 10)
8. Calendar/ Future dates______(0 – 10)
9. Photos/drawings______(0 – 10)
10. Catchy Title/ or other features not enumerated above______(0 – 10)
Total Possible Points: 100Total Points ______
Awards:
- 1st place receives banner patch and certificate
- 2nd and 3rd places receive certificates
2015-2016Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair by March 20.
YEARBOOK AWARD
The Yearbook Award isa banner patch Award. The yearbook submitted for competition must be an exact copy of the yearbook received by each Club member.
Note: This form is to be returned with your application. Do not complete this form – this form is intended for the judges’ use only.
Judging Criteria:Value
The following items must be included, but not in this order:
- Name of the club and the club year is on the cover______(0 – 10)
- Table of contents with pages numbered______(0 – 5)
It is easy to find information
- Names and Positions of Executive Board and Appointees______(0 – 5)
- Club Standing Rules and date of last revision______(0 – 10)
- District Standing Rules and PI By-Laws or reference to website______(0 – 5)
- Dates to remember or an events calendar______(0 – 5)
- Divisions: Membership, Fundraising, Projects, Leadership, Anchor______(0 – 10)
Plans of Work, Coordinators, and list of members
- List of Club projects______(0 – 5)
- Club Budget______(0 – 5)
- District Administrative Council and District Division Coordinators______(0 – 5)
Name, mailing address, phone numbers, and email
- Pilot International Officers ______(0 – 5)
Name and other information available on the website
- Membership Roster______(0 – 10)
Name, address with zip code, area code and phone numbers,
birthday, initiation date, and email
- Anchor Sponsorship______(0 – 5)
Date, time, location of meeting(s), faculty advisor,
club officers and phone numbers
- Code of Ethics and Sail On, International______(0 – 5)
- Past Presidents, Pilots of the Year, and Club Sweethearts by year ______(0 – 5)
- List of Charter Members______(0 – 5)
Any other information that would be useful to members
Total Possible Points: 100Total Points ______
______Judges’ Initials
2015-2016 Entry must be postmarked to the Awards Jury Chair by March 20.
CO-PILOT CONVENTION ATTENDANCE AWARD
BELLAIRE SOUTHWEST CO-PILOT CONVENTION ATTENDANCE AWARD: Presented by Patti and Jack Brinley at District Convention in San Antonio, 1953. This Award was revised in 2001 and is now sponsored by Mary Ruth and Paul Tasler. It is a banner patch award.
Registration for this Award shall be made by Pilot members, or by their Co-Pilots in person, at the registration desk. NOT LATER THAN NOON ON SATURDAY OF THE ANNUALDISTRICT CONVENTION.
The Registration and Credential Committee shall serve as judges and should notify the District Governor.
The largest number of Co-Pilots attending from any one club shall alone determine the winning club, subject to the registration herein stated.
The club (s) of the convention city shall be ineligible to compete for this award.
Any club winning the award for TWO YEARS in succession shall become ineligible to compete for the next two District Conventions.