Member FYI - Special Edition
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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Considerations for Exchange Club Meetings and Events
As Exchange Clubs begin to plan and hold meetings, events, and gatherings, The National Exchange Club recommends they seek the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, as well local and state regulatory agency guidelines.
You may also continue to meeting virtually, and offer virtual attendance options at live events as an ongoing measure. Because COVID-19 virus circulation varies in communities, organizers should continue to assess, based on current conditions, whether to postpone or cancel previously scheduled events. Should you decide to hold in-person meetings and events, consider implementing strategies to maintain healthy operations, including masks, social distancing, frequent hand washing, proper cleaning and disinfecting, and monitoring your own health.
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The National Exchange Club has been an American institution for more than 109 years. Throughout this time, Exchange has been a leader in social thought, U.S. ingenuity, and countless community developments. Striving toward our Vision of a Strong America, Safe Communities, and Unified People, Exchange firmly believes that every person in this country has the undeniable right to the absolute, inherent freedoms promised by the Constitution of the United States. In the year 2020, there is still progress to be made and we all have a role to play. We stand with people of all races, ethnicities, and other identities in serving communities nationwide and in Puerto Rico; we stand with police officers of integrity who protect our communities; and, we stand behind our Mission of inspiring communities to become better places to live.
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Join Us for the 1st Ever Virtual National Convention - FREE!
For the next three weeks, Exchange will be sending special Member FYI emails to help keep members informed about the upcoming National Convention.
This wonderful online format will allow all members, including those who have never before had the opportunity to attend a National Convention, to join the celebration and fellowship. So, we want to provide the information as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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NEW Exchange Convention Mug
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Attention First-Time and Multi-Year National Convention Attendees!
Although this year’s National Convention will be a bit different, it will certainly not be any less exciting! We want to recognize our milestone convention attendees AND the first-time attendees during this FIRST EVER VIRTUAL CONVENTION. Please send us your pic from a past National Convention … or a club event … along with which National Convention this will be for you! Email to
commun@NationalExchangeClub.org
by Thursday, July 9.
#ExchangeStrongAtHome ~ #xcVIRTUAL
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Virtual National Convention Fundraising, Events
Exchange is excited to host virtual fundraising events throughout the 1
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Virtual Exchange Club National Convention. These innovative sessions will replicate the in-person raffle and auctions, and will be fun, user-friendly, and allow donations to be made from your home!
For Berkey Fellows, Exchange will host a special Virtual Celebration evening. Berkey Fellows can look for their invitation in the mail soon.
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Digital Leadership Guides
Exchange is moving forward, exclusively offering full-color digital Leadership Guides.
This process allows Exchange members to access the most up-to-date versions of the leadership guides quickly and efficiently. Review, reference, and search the information necessary to make your Exchange club a success today.
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2020 Virtual Symposium for the Prevention of Child Abuse
The National Exchange Club is hosting a
2020 Virtual Symposium for the Prevention of Child Abuse
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This exciting event will included a featured keynote presentation and many workshops. The workshops will be recorded to allow anyone to participate and gain valuable information on issues related to prevention, services to children and families, and non-profit management. The schedule will also allow everyone to participate in the many Exchange Club Virtual National Convention events. Ad
ditionally, all convention attendees are welcome to attend any Symposium workshop.
Symposium will begin July 22, 2020, and the National Convention will run Friday, July 24 - Saturday, July 25. Please watch for more details.
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2020 Exchange Parent Aide of the Year
The National Exchange Club is pleased to announce
Koa Goode
of the Michael B. Christensen Community and Family Support Center (The Center) of the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC), of Lawrence, MA, as the 2020 Exchange Parent Aide of the Year!
Koa has been an Exchange Parent Aide for more than five years. She is highly regarded at her center and by her advisory board. Koa is known for her commitment and passion to providing quality and valuable services to children and families. Congratulations to Koa!
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Strengthening Communities
The year 2020 has begun in a way that few of us could have imagined, with a pandemic that has created significant hardships for many. Exchange Club members continue to rise in support of those in need and lessen stresses/difficulties for children and families.
Club have partnered with Exchange Club Centers for the Prevention of Child Abuse and other organizations to provide much assistance including:
- Assisting with summer lunch programs; food insecurity has been of special concern during the pandemic. Check with your local agencies and volunteer time to assist, or contribute financially to support this essential service.
- Donations of hand sanitizers, face masks, and cleaning supplies to Exchange Club Centers and other organizations open and serving families.
- Organizing fundraisers for Exchange Centers or other non-profits that have been stretched financially throughout this time.
- Supporting safe community activities that are providing healthy and educational opportunities for children.
- Setting up book exchanges outside club member homes for children and adults.
- Organizing donations of unused bikes, games, and sports equipment.
- Working with local schools to tutor children during summer programming.
- Establishing free passes at local community pools, where pools are open.
- Collecting funds to provide needed school supplies for children when they return in the fall.
Please share your club’s projects with National Headquarters. You could provide inspiration to more clubs and extend Exchange's impact in communities.
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Grab a long or short sleeve
Exchange Emblem T-shirt today!
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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
W. 3050 Central Ave.
Toledo, OH 43606
419.535.3232
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