Members of the Pilot Mountain Civic Club have launched a recruitment drive, seeking to welcome new members who share their affection for and commitment to Pilot Mountain and its people.
“We’re trying to reach out to anyone who lives, works or just has a love for Pilot Mountain,” club President Michelle Fallin explained. “We’re hoping to find some enthusiastic new members who can help provide creative ideas for fundraising and for helping our community.”
According to civic club member Al McDonald, the focus of the group is to make a positive difference for the people in the Pilot Mountain community.
“Historically, each year we’ve taken applications from local organizations that give back to our community and its people. In the past, we’ve been able to give $10,000-15,000 annually, with a majority of that coming from the funds raised by Mayfest,” Fallin said.
“We had to cancel Mayfest last year. That was a tough decision that really put us in a bind as far as being able to make charitable contributions,” she said. “But our club worked as hard as they could to find other ways to raise funds. I was blown away by the generosity and tenacity our members showed. We have a great group and I hope we continue to add to that.”
Civic club funds are also used for college scholarships and to help individuals in the community who experience a personal or family crisis, McDonald noted.
Fallin estimated that the Pilot Mountain Civic Club has been in existence for probably 50 years or more. It has hosted the annual Mayfest street festival for almost 40 years. In addition to raising vital funds to be donated to local community-service organizations, the event has attracted thousands of visitors to Pilot Mountain. Attendance for the three-day event, weather permitting, has been estimated to reach or exceed 30,000 people.
“Our members love taking part in all we do, but we’re volunteers and we can only do so much,” Fallin said. “We’re really excited at the prospect of welcoming some fresh faces to provide new energy and to help avoid burnout.”
“As we look forward to Mayfest,” she continued, “there’s no way we could do this without the advice and support of existing members. Now we want to add to that the new ideas and enthusiasm of some new members.”
For anyone wanting additional information on the club or on becoming a club member, Fallin suggested a visit to the Pilot Mountain Civic Club Facebook page. Those interested in becoming a member should comment or send a message and may expect a prompt reply.
The recruitment drive is already paying dividends as one new member has joined in recent days.
According to McDonald, the club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon. Minimal quarterly dues cover the cost of lunch at meetings. Members may attend in person or by using Zoom video conferencing.
The civic club is now also accepting craft and food vendor applications for this year’s Mayfest. Fallin noted that the club is closely monitoring Governor Roy Cooper’s executive order pertaining to outdoor events and will only hold Mayfest if the event falls within allowable guidelines. A link to applications can be found on the Pilot Mountain Civic Club Facebook page.
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