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" P i l o t s . . . C r e a t i v e l y B l a z i n g N e w T r a i l s " " P i l o t s . . . C r e a t i v e l y B l a z i n g N e w T r a i l s " 05-07, MAY 2023
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
DORIAN COX
Governor,
Bahamas District Pilot International (2022-2023)
CLAUDINE STUBBS
Secretary,
Bahamas District Pilot International (2022-2023)
TEREZ CURRY
Governor-Elect,
Bahamas District Pilot International (2022-2023)
M. LAVERNE NIXON
Treasurer,
Bahamas District Pilot International (2022-2023)
BAHAMAS DISTRICT
Message from the Pilot International President
Message from The Bahamas District Governor
Bahamas District Administrative Council (DAC)
Bahamas District Appointees
Bahamas District Presidents
Bahamas District Past Governors
Pilot International Executive Committee
Rules
Club Delegates & Past Governors
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Rhona Espinoza
President, Pilot International (2022-2023)
Pilot Club of Belen, Southwestern District
COLLETT
CROSS CLAP, CLAP, WOOHOO!
Greetings to the Amazing Bahamas District!
It has been an excellent Pilot year, and the Bahamas District has led the way! Under the stellar leadership of Governor Dorian Cox and her DAC team and appointees, Spreading Pilot Sunshine has been your mantra!
Governor Dorian Cox spoke at her installation last year and shared her vision for your amazing district! Her theme has been 'Pilots…Creatively Blazing New Trails'. Every Bahamas District Pilot, Compass, and Anchor, and in a big way, have embraced her theme. Leading the way, inspiring her district with her grace, poise, and dedication, Governor Dorian has brought energy and excitement and led the Bahamas District in creatively blazing new trails and fortifying trails blazed by other leaders in the past I am incredibly blessed to have her as part of Rhona’s Rays of Sunshine Governors. She has been a shining light in our group.
Thank you for all you have accomplished and continue to accomplish at Pilot International.
You inspire our organization and me to Do More, Care More, and Be More.
I will miss not being there to celebrate with you.
You are my Sunshine I love you,
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVE (ECR)
Holly Baker
President-Elect, Pilot International (2022-2023)
Pilot Club of Moline, Midwest District
Creatively Blazing New Trails.
COLLETT CROSS
When Governor Dorian Cox shared her vision with me, I could feel the passion and purpose behind this statement. As I followed you, our beloved Bahamian Pilot members this year, I could see this vision put into action. Each one of you lovingly contributing to the goals set before you
It has been a joy and pleasure being your ECR. You continue to inspire Pilots around the world with your vibrant projects and dynamic efforts. As I am writing this, I cannot believe I have received yet another “Intent to Charter” for a new Anchor Club in the Bahamas District You are growing and thriving Bahamas District Stand proud!
Congratulations on an exceptional year of Friendship and Service that most definitively creatively blazed new trails. I wish I could have been here this weekend to celebrate YOU! I hope you accept my deepest heartfelt apology and please know I am with you in spirit I hope to see many of you in Bellevue!
You matter IN Pilot,
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
Dorian Cox
Governor, Bahamas District (2022-2023)
The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau, Bahamas District
Greetings my beloved Bahamas District Pilots
COLLETT CROSS
On behalf of the Bahamas District of Pilot International it is indeed my honor to welcome and join you all at out 18th Annual District Convention under the theme Pilots….Creatively Blazing New Trails.
Our Convention Committee has planned an amazing convention for us, and an unforgettable weekend filled with excitement.
District Convention is a time to conduct the business affairs of the district and to listen to our inspiring speakers and presenters It is also a time when we celebrate you the members and clubs for all your successes and distribute our awards. A time to fellowship with Pilots throughout our district, enjoy some fun and make new friends.
It has been my distinct privilege to lead the district with much vigor an enthusiasm along with my amazing District Administrative Council and Leadership Team and we offer our sincere gratitude to each of you.
I take this opportunity to thank you Pilots for a spectacular year as you Spread Pilot Sunshine and indeed you Creatively Blazed New Trails Trails that others will see and will want to follow, trails that led to successful initiatives, trails that left an indelible mark in the communities and in the lives of persons that will forever be remembered. Trails that the Master is also pleased with.
Pilots, it is my prayer that as you leave this convention that you will continue to blaze trails that will ignite others to follow our path as we Do More, Care More and Be More.
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
BAHAMAS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL (DAC)
GOVERNOR
GOVERNOR-ELECT
TREASURER
SECRETARY
- Dorian Cox (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Terez Curry (Pilot Club of Nassau)
- M. Laverne Nixon (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Claudine Stubbs (Pilot Club of Nassau)
ECR - HOLLY BAKER (MIDWEST)
BAHAMAS DISTRICT APPOINTEES
Anchor Coordinator
Compass Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Leadership Coordinator
Projects Coordinator
Membership Coordinator
Pick Me Up Coordinator
PR Coordinator, Protocol, IT
- Toni Hudson-Bannister (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
- Rochelle Miller (Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Sheila McPhee (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Jethlyn Burrows (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
- Tiffany Glass (Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Karen Ferguson-Bain (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
- Yvette Hall (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Sophia Walker (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
Communications Officer - Keora Archer (Pilot Club of Abaco)
Inspirational Leader
PIFF Representative
Parliamentarian
Awards Jury Chair
Convention Chair
Vice-Convention Chair
Registration Chair
- Carolyn Deleveaux (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Deborah Barry (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Emily Glass (Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Gina Scavella (Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Micah Knowles (Pilot Club of Nassau)
- Denise Smith (Pilot Club of Freeport)
- Angela Rahming (Pilot Club of Nassau)
BAHAMAS DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
(2022-2023)
Claudia Pinder
Raquel Laing
Anitha Cooper
Stephanie Ferguson
Franklin McCoy
Sheila McPhee
SUNSET
(2023-2024)
Barbara Williams
Raquel Laing
Sylvia Cooper
Anthia Butler
Melissa Sears
Lina Mortimer-Reyes
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
BAHAMAS DISTRICT GOVERNORS
1992-1993 Frances Ledee (Pilot Club of Nassau)
1994-1995 Deborah Archer (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
2000-2001 Anita Doherty (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
2002-2003 Ethelyn Morley (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
2003-2004 Rita Spriggs (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2004-2005 Katrina Cartwright (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2005-2006 Loretta Parris (Pilot Club of Freeport)
2006-2007 Alice Musgrove-Rolle (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2007-2008 Antoinette Carroll (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
2008-2009 Virginia Hall-Campbell (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2009-2010 Jethlyn Burrows (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
2010-2011 Da’Shann Clare-Paul (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2011-2012 Beverly Nairn (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
2012-2013 Sonia Williams (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
2013-2014 Carolyn Deleveaux (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
2014-2015 Emily Glass (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2015-2016 Christine Lightbourne (Pilot Club of Abaco)
2016-2017 Nickola Dawkins (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2017-2018 Ethel Laing (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
2018-2019 Nadia Storr (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2019-2020 Dellareese Edgecombe-Wilson (The Sunshine Pilot Club of Nassau)
2020-2021 Tiffany Glass (Pilot Club of Nassau)
2021-2022 Karen Ferguson-Bain (Pilot Club of Lucaya)
PILOT INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
VICE-PRESIDENT
- Holly Baker (Midwest)
SECRETARY - Rhona Espinoza (Southwestern)
TREASURER
DIRECTORS - Nickola Dawkins (Bahamas)
- Susan Kahl (Southeast Potomac)
- Joseph Cunningham (South Carolina)
- Beverly Shean (Florida), Lisa Palmquist (Northeast Potomac),Karen Ferguson-Bain (Bahamas), Sherry Bath (Tennessee)
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
CONVENTION RULES
Robert’s Rules of Order, newly revised shall govern unless in conflict with Pilot International By-laws and Bahamas District Standing Rules.
~ Clubs must be in good standing in order for their Delegates to be a part of the Convention
~ Only Delegates and Past Governors shall be entitled to make motions and vote. However, any Pilot in attendance may enter into discussions and debates.
~ Once a Delegate withdraws, his/her Alternate becomes the Delegate for the remainder of the Convention.
~ Any Pilot requesting to be recognized for any purpose shall raise his/her hand and then wait to be recognized by the Chair. After being recognized, the person shall stand and address the Chair by saying, "Madam District Governor", then state his/her name and the name of his/her club.
~ Any Pilot speaking to or on a motion shall first state on which side he/she is speaking.
~ No member speaks more than twice on the same question and not longer than three minutes at any time, without the assembly's consent.
~ General debate of the assembly on any subject shall be limited to ten minutes.
~ Officers and Chairpersons shall be limited to three to five minutes for their reports.
~ Reports and other material for the proceedings of the Convention shall be written and submitted to the District Secretary.
~ A two-third vote is necessary to change the Convention Rules.
~ Announcements to be made are to be in writing to the Convention Chair to be read.
~ Badges must be worn for admission to ALL meeting functions.
~ All cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off during sessions
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLUB DELEGATES AND PAST GOVERNORS
~ Upon arrival report to Registration Chair to obtain a badge which will be your credential for the Convention.
~ You must wear the proper badge at all business sessions.
~ Delegates will be assigned seating in the front of the Convention hall for all business sessions.
~ You must be seated in the proper section before any session of the Convention is called to order.
~ Do not wait for the Chair to request a motion!
~ When requesting the floor, stand and say “Madam District Governor” and await recognition by the Chair. After being properly recognized, identify yourself, “Jane Doe, Pilot Club of ABC”, then proceed with the motion. This procedure should be followed when making and seconding all motions.
~ You should know and follow the Convention Rules as printed in the Convention Program.
~ Once a Delegate withdraws, his/her Alternate becomes the Delegate for the remainder of the Convention.
~ If it becomes necessary for an alternate to replace a Delegate, they should report immediately to the Chair of the Registration Committee to obtain the proper badge.
~ You should take notes on all business transactions at the Convention to give a full report to your Club at the next meeting.
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
PRE-CONVENTION AGENDA
6:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday, May 4th, 2023 (via ZOOM)
MEETING WITH ECR
Incoming DAC Members (2023-2024)
Incoming District Appointees (2023-2024)
Incoming Presidents & President Elects (2023-2024)
6:00 - 7:00 PM MEETING WITH ECR
Current DAC Members (2022-2023)
Convention Core Team - Chair, Vice Chair (2022-2023)
District Parliamentarian
PRE-CONVENTION AGENDA Friday, May 5th, 2023 (via ZOOM)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Welcome of Pilot International Guests
Courtesy Call with Governor General Lunch with International Guests
enim & enim & enim & iamonds
Mix-n-Mingle Mix-n-Mingle Mix-n-Mingle Friday, May 05, 2023 Friday, May 05, 2023 Friday, May 05, 2023
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Residence of President Sheila McPhee
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
CONVENTION BUSINESS AGENDA
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
(Seton Hall, Xavier's Lower School)
Governor Dorian Cox - Presiding Officer
9:30 AM 10:00AM
Dais Guests should be seated
9:45 AM
Delegates should be seated
Call to Order
Micah Knowles - Convention Chair
Parade of Banners
Club Presidents-Elect
Welcome
Dorian Cox - Governor
Invocation
Carolyn Deleveaux - District Inspirational Leader
Bahamas National Anthem
Led By Dellareese Wilson - Past Governor
Pledge of Allegiance
Emily Glass - Parliamentarian
Introduction of Dais Guests &Other Recognitions
Dorian Cox - Governor
1st Report of Registration Committee
Angela Rahming - Registration Chair
Declaration of Quorum and Presentation of Convention Rules
Emily Glass- Parliamentarian
Presentation of Convention Business Agenda
Dorian Cox - Governor
District Membership Report
Karen Ferguson-Bain - Membership Coordinator
Announcement of Approval of 2022 Convention Minutes
Claudine Stubbs - District Secretary
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
CONVENTION BUSINESS AGENDA
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 (Seton Hall, Xavier's Lower School)
Governor Dorian Cox - Presiding Officer
Announcement of Approval of 2021-2022 Audit Report
M. Laverne Nixon - District Treasurer
Announcement of Appointment of 2022-2023 Audit Committee
Dorian Cox - Governor
Message from Our Acting ECR
Peggy Benton - Past International President, 2020-2021
BREAK
Report of Nominating Committee
Karen Ferguson-Bain - Nomination Committee Chair, Immediate Past Governor
Introduction of the 2023-2024 Nominees
Karen Ferguson-Bain - Nomination Committee Chair, Immediate Past Governor
Presentation of the Vision Statements of the 2023-2024 Nominees Nominees
Introduction of the Elected District Administrative Council
Dorian Cox - Governor
Introduction of 2023-2024 Appointees
Terez Curry - Governor-Elect
Announcements
Micah Knowles - Convention Chair
Anchor Division Report
Toni Hudson-Bannister - Anchor Coordinator
Compass Coordinator Report
Rochelle Miller - Compass Coordinator
Fundraising Division Report
Sheila McPhee - Fundraising Coordinator
BREAK
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
CONVENTION BUSINESS AGENDA
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 (Seton Hall, Xavier's Lower School)
Governor Dorian Cox - Presiding Officer
Leadership & Development Report
Jethlyn Burrows- Leadership Coordinator
Membership Division Report
Karen Ferguson-Bain - Membership Coordinator
PIFF Representative Report
Deborah Barry - PIFF Representative
Pick Me Up Report
Yvette Hall - Pick Me Up Coordinator
Projects Division Report
Tiffany Glass - Projects Coordinator
State of The Bahamas District
Dorian Cox - Governor
2nd Report of Registration Committee
Angela Rahming - Registration Chair
2023-2024 Proposed Bahamas District Budget
M. Laverne Nixon - District Treasurer
Announcements
Micah Knowles - Convention Chair
BREAK (LUNCH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED)
Welcome to Lunch Session
Dorian Cox - Governor
Invocation
Carolyn Deleveaux - Inspirational Leader
Introduction of Speaker
Serethea Clarke Pilot Club of Nassau
GUEST SPEAKER
Cherrylee Pinder, CEO
CP Training and Consulting Services
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
CONVENTION
BUSINESS AGENDA
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
(Seton Hall, Xavier's Lower School)
Governor Dorian Cox - Presiding Officer
Vote of Thanks
PILOT INTERNATIONAL UPDATES
Peggy Benton
Past International President 2020-2021
Dorian Cox - Governor
International Awards
Dorian Cox - Governor
Presentation of District Awards
Gina Scavella - Awards Jury Chair
Dorian Cox - Governor
Announcements
Micah Knowles - Convention Chair
CLOSE OF BUSINESS SESSION
Call To Order
Dorian Cox - Governor
Invitation to 2023 International Convention
Peggy Benton - Past International President, 2020-2021
Invitation to 2024 District Convention
Micah Knowles - Convention Chair
CODE OF ETHICS
Keora Archer - Communications Officer
Pilot Song - "Sail On International "
Led by Dellareese Wilson - Past Governor
Announcements
Micah Knowles - Convention Chair
Adjournment of 18th Annual Bahamas District Convention
Dorian Cox - Governor
ON 2023
ST Anselm's, Bernard Road
Sunday, May 07, 2023 9:00 AM
(Breakfast will be served immediately following the service).
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
REGISTRATION & DISTRICT AWARDS REPORT
Angela Rahming - Registration Chair
VOTING ATTENDEES
NON-VOTING ATTENDEES
Pilot International Officers
Bahamas District Pilots
Anchors
Compass Co-Pilots
Other Pilots
Non-Pilot Guests
2022-2023 DISTRICT AWARDS
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
PILOT SONG - "SAIL ON, INTERNATIONAL"
Sail On, International, with the Pilots at your wheel.
The ship of state needs guiding on a true and steady keel.
With your colors green and gold, earnest hearts are in your hold.
Sail on to safe harbor, International.
Pilot International keeps a course that’s ever true.
We work and live for others and we always follow through.
Let’s be faithful o our creed, help someone who is in need.
So be true to Pilot International.
BAHAMAS DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023
CODE OF ETHICS
Realizing that whatever a Pilot touches should be ennobled by that touch, we, as business leaders, are resolved to make our business standards high, to do our work in every place in which we are employed as if it were our life work, never omitting an opportunity of doing a kindness or making a friend; to put into our business dealings a note of sympathy for humanity; to follow truth; to do our best from dawn till night; and so to live in the discharge of our duty, so to take care of every responsibility that comes before us that we shall radiate that which is unselfish, beautiful and true; and when we shall have finished with our tasks we shall have given an upward impetus to human ideals and achievements.
With this resolution before us then, we believe it is our duty as Pilots:
To consider our work worthy and ourselves worthy of our work, exemplifying in it at all times the Pilot motto, “True. Course. Ever.”
To work each day at that which is before us seriously, vigorously, calmly, cheerily; to improve ourselves in every possible way; to increase our efficiency; to enlarge our visions.
To be ambitious to succeed, but always to be ethical, desiring nothing that is not achieved by justice, honesty and fairness.
To live in the presence of the great eternal laws, which will keep us patient when the task is irksome and calm and unspoiled when we seem to succeed.
To acquire self-control and self-reliance; to be ready to give as well as take; to develop in ourselves an appreciation of the finer things of life; to be honest and generous; to help, not to hinder; to be slow of criticism and quick with praise.
To cherish our visions and our ideals; to cherish the music that stirs our hearts, the beauty that forms in our minds, knowing that on these things we can build our world, for visions and dreams are the seedlings of reality.
To be loyal to Pilot in thought, word and deed.
To see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, think no evil of a Pilot, but to be no more loyal to a Pilot in this respect than we are to every other person, for the genius of Pilot is in its kindness, and justice is the soul and substance of life.
This Code of Ethics of Pilot International was written by Pearl Sparks of Florence, Alabama and was first presented in 1926 at the 5th Annual Convention held in Montgomery, Alabama with 69 Pilots attending.
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