BY DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
THE Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama has announced that Ms Toni Hudson-Bannister is the 2022-2023 1st PIFF (Pilot International Founders Fund) Club Ambassador.
Ms Bannister served along with other pilots as a part of the 2021-2022 Club Building Team under the leadership of Governor Karen Ferguson-Bain.
The team assisted with the historic chartering of the Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama on January 22, 2022.
It is the first and only co-ed Pilot Club on the island of Grand Bahama, with a male president, Pilot Franklyn McCoy.
Pilot Toni was installed as a charter member of that while still holding dual membership with Pilot Club of Lucaya.
She serves as the Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama Club Projects Coordinator.
Ms Bannister has been valuable asset to the organisations here on Grand Bahama.
“This well-organised, busy Pilot utilises her project management skillset to ensure club community service projects and donations are prepared efficiently and carried out effectively, according to a press release issued.
“Her diligent determination and focus are well-regarded, and her eagle eyes are meticulous. Pilot Toni is also a budding author. Her bold presence is recognised as an impactful Pilot mover and shaker. Pilot Toni’s uniqueness and infectious smile allows her to complete her tasks with pleasure, integrity, and honour. This passionate and excited Pilot is always willing to share her Pilot journey with others.”
Ms Bannister, an experienced Pilot member, is often called upon to host Pilot meetings, sessions and events locally, nationally and internationally.
She is a past president of the Pilot Club of Lucaya and a Past Secretary of the Bahamas District Administrative Committee.
Ms Bannister is also supportive of the Anchors, the youth arm of Pilot.
“Toni re-energised the Anchor Club of Lucaya and assisted the club with regaining Pilot International Anchor Awards, as well as, skillfully coordinating a dynamic Cultural Exhibition presentation and entertaining choreographed production. Recognising her good works in assisting the Anchors on Grand Bahama, Pilot Toni was appointed as Bahamas District 2022-2023 Anchor Coordinator by Governor Dorian Cox,” the statement read.
Ms Bannister has also been appointed to serve at the international level.
She was recommended to serve as an Appointee on the Pilot International 2022-2023 team. And she is currently serving as 2022- 2023 Pilot International Projects Coordinator.
The Bahamas District was made proud as she confidently presented an Informercial at the 2022 Pilot International Convention and Leadership Conference’s Council of Leaders Session in Rochester, New York entitled, “Act as if what you do matters… Because it does!”
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