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Earn your Exchange Strong pin - recruit a new member today!
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#ExchangeStrong
#GrowExchange
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We are pleased to announce the 8th new club
of the 2016-2017 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming ...
The Exchange Club of Sacramento, CA!
The new club was built by Rod Malloy, Randy Reed, Joe Nickels, and Jack Ruzic, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Chico, CA. The club chartered with 17 members on January 24, 2017. Volunteer Field Representative Joe Nickels conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting.
Pictured: The Permanent Organizational Meeting of the Exchange Club of Sacramento, CA.
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National Convention Preview!
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National Convention - Call For Proposals!
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Believe in the Blue Tip Cards
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Tip Cards can be downloaded as a PDF here.
Believe in the Blue materials are sent to each club. Exchange Clubs that desire additional materials can contact National Headquarters at 419.535.3232.
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Albany Disaster Relief - To Help
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The Southwest Georgia area has been devastated by a number of tornadoes recently. The area is home to the Exchange Club of Albany
, a large club with very active members, many of whom have been affected in some way. Many were without power for over a month. They can really use your help!
For this purpose,
the National Exchange Club Foundation (a 501(c)3 organization) has established a disaster relief fund. If you would like to help fellow members in the Albany area, please click on the link
NationalExchangeClub.org/Donors. Be sure to note
Albany Disaster Relief in the Comments line.
Checks may also be made payable to (please note
Albany Disaster Relief in the memo section) - NEC Foundation, 3050 Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606
NECF will work with local Exchange Club leadership on the distribution of these funds in order to provide monetary assistance effectively and efficiently.
Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers!
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Exchange Strong Club Giving Campaign!
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The Exchange Strong Club Giving Campaign supports Exchange's Youth Programs, including Youth of the Year and Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) scholarships, as well as the National Project, the prevention of child abuse.
The Exchange Strong Club Giving Campaign is a great way for Exchange Clubs to fulfill project-driven goals. Schedule your club's next project or
make a contribution to this year's Exchange Strong Club Giving Campaign
now
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All Exchange Strong Club Giving Campaign funds must be received no later than June 30, 2017, to qualify for awards/prizes.
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Silent Auction Items Needed!
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National Service Award Recognition
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A list of clubs achieving the National Service Award during the past month is shown below. When clubs earn one patch in each of the four service areas and sponsor any two additional projects, they receive a National Service Award Banner (first-time winners) and National Service Award Banner Patch. Winners are based on program and activities applications received at National Headquarters by June 30 of the current year.
Earning this award demonstrates a commitment to Exchange and its Vision - a Strong America, safe communities, and unified people.
Congratulations, and thank you, to these clubs and their members!
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December/January
National Service Award Winners:
Irondale, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL
Santa Rosa, CA
Naugatuck, CT
Niceville, FL
Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL
Vero Beach, FL
Youth Guidance Excel Pathfinders, Vero Beach, FL
Brantley County, GA
Four County Area, GA
Macon, GA
Valdosta, GA
Waverly, IA
Champaign, IL
Mattoon, IL
Naperville, IL
Rantoul, IL
Oxford, MS
Butte, MT
North Raleigh, NC
Bridgeton, NJ
West Toledo, OH
Excel, Monserrate Leon de Irizarry, Cabo Rojo, PR
Yauco, PR
Beaufort, SC
Laurens, SC
Donelson-Hermitage Area, TN
Lake Tansi, TN
Excel, Killeen High School, TX
Stars & Stripes, Killeen, TX
Mesquite, NV
Murray, UT
Hampton, VA
Hampton Roads Networking, VA
Old Point Comfort, Hampton, VA
York, Yorktown, VA
Tri-Cities, WA
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To view a list of all Exchange Clubs that have earned the 2016-2017 National Service Award to-date, please visit
Exchange's website and scroll down to the "2016-2017 National Service Award Winners" section on the
Convention page.
If your club has completed its Programs of Service projects and its name is not listed, please contact Member Services at 419.535.3232 or [email protected].
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Programs of Service Opportunities
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New opportunities for Exchange Clubs, Collegiate Clubs, Excel Clubs, and members to better their communities are always upon us
. Here are a few suggestions to help generate project ideas:
- Help a school in your community by distributing school lunches, check or grade papers for teachers, help during recess, or help manage a school function.
- Donate to a local food bank or learn how you can help feed the hungry in your community by visiting www.FeedingAmerica.org.
- Begin planning ahead for Exchange's 106th anniversary in March!
March:
- Celebrate Exchange's 106th anniversary on March 11! Hold a community-wide public awareness event featuring your local club, invite neighboring clubs and club members. Guests of honor could include the mayor, the chief of police, the fire chief, city council members, and possibly an unsung hero.
- Look ahead to April, Child Abuse Prevention Month. Reach out to billboard companies now for CAP Month PSAs!
- In addition to planning for Believe in the Blue, consider materials that can help spread awareness in your community (find your items at the Exchange MarketPlace). Contact National Headquarters for information about renting Time Out Teddy for your event!
April:
- Think May - Freedom Shrine Month! Dedicating or rededicating an existing Freedom Shrine, and replacing worn documents, is a thoughtful way to memorialize the founding documents of our great country.
Please remember to share pictures of your club at work with National Headquarters: [email protected] and share on social media with #ExchangeStrong and #GrowExchange!
For additional information regarding service projects and ideas, please sign in to the Member Resources section of Exchange's website.
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The new Exchange-wear has been a HUGE hit!
Have you ordered yours yet?
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Vision
A strong America, safe communities, and unified people.
Mission
Exchange, inspiring communities to become better places to live.
Motto
Unity for Service
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