November member FYI
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
We are excited to announce the 3rd new club of Exchange's 2019-2020 administrative year, the  Crescent Exchange Club of Charleston, SC ! The new club was built by Victor Apat, Brandon Cole, and Robert Snow. It was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Charleston, SC, and chartered with 22 members on November 1.
Exchange’s Newest Youth Award ...

$15,000 SCHOLARSHIP

The National Exchange Club’s Legacy of the Year Award recognizes high school students who are children or grandchildren of veteran or first responder Exchange Club members. Candidates also display exceptional community involvement and leadership skills. This program rewards outstanding young people and provides incentive for others to serve their country
and communities. Legacy of the Year Award candidates will submit applications directly to Exchange’s National Headquarters.

Applications are due by June 1. Learn more through the awards page of the
Email invoicing, January 1
 
On January 1, 2020, club and district treasurers should expect to receive all membership dues invoices via email. You may also pay all invoices electronically.

Please be sure that your club and district officer contact information is correctly listed in the database. You will also want to add  jlewis@nationalexchangeclub.org  to your safe sender list.
Seeking Nominations!

Do you know a member who deserves to be featured in Exchange Today ? Of course you do!

To make sure this person gets our recognition, send 3 - 4 sentences to commun@NationalExchangeClub.org , along with a nice picture. Then, watch the upcoming issues of the magazine! 

#ExchangeFits is our way of explaining Exchange's place in our lives ... it just "fits" in so many ways!

Every day, you have an opportunity to share Exchange - just by doing what you normally do! Everywhere you go presents an opportunity to share Exchange with others: at the gym, the park, the grocery store, the salon, the golf course - simply because we enjoy talking about what makes us happy! So, go ahead and talk Exchange wherever you are ... and be sure to share your experiences on social media with the hashtag.

 New Club Building Initiatives
Join us for the 2020 National Convention!
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at AmazonSmile , the company donates to Exchange (via National Exchange Club Foundation, Inc.)?

At NO EXTRA CHARGE TO YOU?!

What is Giving Tuesday?

We have a day for giving thanks. 
We have two days for getting deals.
 
AND, we have #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving back.
 
Join your fellow members in supporting Exchange on this global day of giving. You can help us get matching grant funds by giving on Tuesday, December 3! #GivingTuesdayNWO

Make your donation on Tuesday December 3 at NationalExchangeClub.org/donors/
Christmas is only weeks away. As your Exchange Clubs make plans for projects and celebrations, please consider reaching out to an Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Centers can always use support and volunteers; but, the holiday season brings even greater opportunities.

Prevention centers become even busier during the holiday season, as families who are struggling to put food on their tables have few resources left for gifts. Many centers also use this season to host fundraisers that bring in much-needed funds for families and program expenses. It is a wonderful time for Exchange Clubs and Districts to be involved in prevention of child abuse efforts.

Please take a few extra minutes and check in with your local Exchange Club Prevention Center to offer assistance. Could your club or district help The Family Tree Center in Billings, MT, host the “Festival of Trees”; how about Aware Central Texas in Belton, TX , with its “Christmas on the Farm”; or The Exchange Club Center in Livingston, TN, with an annual Christmas party that provides a full meal, Santa, and a gift containing clothes and a toy to each child?

For additional information or ideas, contact Exchange National Headquarters cap@NationalExchangeClub.org , or 419.535.3232.
Project H.E.L.P , of Naperville, IL recently shared the empowering story of a mother involved in its Exchange Parent Aide program. The center celebrated Brandy, who spoke to more than 1,000 people at the center’s YWCA’s Leader Luncheon. She addressed attendees as an advocate for Exchange Parent Aide, testifying about the difference the program has made in her life. She was poised, confident, and powerful in sharing what Project H.E.L.P. has meant for her as a mother and a woman. YWCA leadership was incredibly kind and supportive of her. Brandy brought people to tears as perfectly described the center’s work and allowed the audience to understand its impact.
Start planning now to make April 2020, National Child Abuse Prevention Month , the best one yet! This is a great time to partner with a local Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in projects that support children and families, and expand efforts in communities to raise awareness about the prevention of child abuse.

Exchange Clubs should consider proclamations for the prevention of child abuse and/or public awareness campaigns. Organize a blue ribbon or blue pinwheel display in a prominent location in the community. Start a Blue Mondays challenge within your Exchange Club District. And, of course, utilize components of Exchange's Believe in the Blue Campaign.  

Your club will soon receive Believe in the Blue resources from National Headquarters that can be distributed throughout the community to strengthen families, keep children safe, and share the work of Exchange!  

For more information about Exchange's National Project, the prevention of child abuse, visit NationalExchangeClub.org/cap .
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:   
  


December:
This is a month of celebration and giving back! To participate, clubs and members could:  
  • Provide holiday dinner baskets to local prevention center families.
  • Donate Christmas gifts to local day care centers.
  • Sponsor a holiday party at a senior center or nursing home.

January:
Clubs and members may consider: 
  • Visiting a nursing home and reading a book with the residents, talking about topics in the news, playing cards, and bringing joy into their lives!
  • Offering your skills rather than goods. Offer to repaint a community playground, rake leaves, or shovel the snow of a neighbor who is unable to so.
  • Plan ahead for February, National Community Service Month.

Share pictures of your club at work with National Headquarters:  commun@NationalExchangeClub.org  and
share on social media with #ExchangeStrong and #ExchangeFits!
 
For additional information regarding service projects and ideas, please sign in to the Member Resources section of Exchange's  website . 

February:
During National Community Service Month ...
  • 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 find out how you can help feed the hungry by visiting FeedingAmerica.org.
Exchange's National Headquarters will be closed Monday, December 23 - Friday, December 27, in observance of the Christmas holiday; and Monday, December 30 - Wednesday, January 1, for the New Year's holiday. 

Best wishes for a joyous and blessed holiday season with your own loved ones!
This pique polo is made from a durable blend for lived-in comfort and can be customized with a club, district, or national Exchange Emblem in the stitching color of your choice.

Visit BuyExchange.org to learn more and place your order!
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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