Pilot Council Gathers in Fulton for Service
Mississippi Pilot International members met in Fulton for their 2026-2027 Fall Council, selecting Catch-A-Dream as the district project.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy
Members of the Mississippi District Pilot International gathered in Fulton on October 30-31, 2026, for the 2026-2027 Fall Council. Attendees heard from Dr. Marty Brunson, CEO of Catch-A-Dream, and assembled gift baskets for residents of the Glendale and Rosedale community homes.
Why it matters
The council brought together Pilot members from across Mississippi to combine fellowship and leadership with hands-on service. Naming Catch-A-Dream as the district project directs the organization's volunteer effort for the coming year toward children facing life-threatening illnesses.
The Mississippi District Pilot International Fall Council ran two days, October 30-31, 2026, in Fulton, marking the start of the 2026-2027 program year. The record does not report attendance, gift basket counts, or fundraising totals for the district project.
The players
Dr. Marty Brunson
Dr. Marty Brunson is the chief executive officer of Catch-A-Dream, the organization that provides memorable outdoor experiences for children facing life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Catch-A-Dream
Catch-A-Dream is a nonprofit that creates outdoor experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and was chosen as the Mississippi District Project for 2026-2027.
The details
Attendees assembled gift baskets for distribution to the Glendale and Rosedale community homes in Fulton, residential care facilities operated under the North Mississippi Regional Center. Representing the Pilot Club of New Albany were Collett Cross, Jennifer Cobb, Kathryn Henderson, Carol Peters, Tameri Dunnam, Carol Riddell, Susan Baker, and Betty King.
Timeline
October 30-31, 2026: Mississippi District Pilot International Fall Council held in Fulton.
2026-2027: Catch-A-Dream named as the district project for the program year.
Season Trajectory
Selecting Catch-A-Dream as the district project follows Pilot International's annual practice of directing each district's volunteer effort toward one charitable partner for the program year. The choice sets the council's service priority from October 2026 through the 2026-2027 term.
The district project designation directs Pilot volunteer support toward Catch-A-Dream's outdoor programs for children with life-threatening illnesses during the 2026-2027 year. Members and supporters in Mississippi can follow the project through their local Pilot clubs.
The takeaway
Local service clubs often pick a single charitable partner for the year, so the choice shapes where volunteer time and resources go. Readers interested in the work can ask their local Pilot club how to get involved.
Further reading
Explore more Mississippi Philanthropy coverage to see how local clubs and organizations direct charitable work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Journal.
