June 2021
A Message from National President Kathy Mize
Berkey Fellowship - DEADLINE TODAY to Attend the National Convention Dinner!

We are so grateful for this year's generous Berkey Fellowship donors! If you would like to join this exceptional group, you can still make your $1,000 donation.

Members who give by TODAY, June 30, will be invited to the Berkey Fellowship Dinner during the 103rd National Convention in July, which will be held at the magnificent Skyway in the Peabody Memphis!
National Recruiting Initiative - Reengaging Previous Members
The National Exchange Club wants to help Exchange Clubs across the country reconnect with members who have left since March 2020. We recognize that unforeseen challenges caused us all to shift priorities. We have heard that, due to the pandemic, some of your clubs understandably lost members. Job situations, finances, home schooling, and other life changes brought additional stress and uncertainty. We want to welcome back members who left during this time with no rejoining fee and complimentary National dues for one quarter! We ask that districts and clubs join us in reduced dues and fees for returning members

Now is the time to REENGAGE previous Exchange Club members!

The information above will be sent to all club officers as a direct mail piece, and a complimentary mailer will be sent to previous members who have dropped since March 2020.

Work with your fellow club members to organize and execute this specialized recruitment initiative. Remind previous members about how it feels to give back and belong, let them know they are missed! Make it personal and use the incentives listed on the flyer/mailer as motivation.

These prizes are available to both returning members and Exchange Clubs who recruit returning members. You have the information, NOW LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN - LEVEL UP!!
Use this fun video to help with your efforts!
New Exchange Education Portal

The new Exchange Education portal was launched on June 21! Within the first 24 hours, more than 200 Exchange Club leaders had joined!

The invitation was sent to all 2021-2022 officers reported in the database, including club presidents, presidents-elect, immediate past presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, secretaries, and other leaders.

Regarding the requirement for the Distinguished District President Award, district presidents will be allowed extra time to provide leadership training, as we expect you will utilize the new portal. Concerning the treasurer, secretary, and other related awards, the criteria states: “... complete Exchange Education portal course within 30 days of taking office.” Although some officers may have already been installed, your term of office beings July 1; so, you still have plenty of time to take the appropriate courses (through July 31). 

National Headquarters staff has received feedback from some leaders that they have not received their invitations; in the majority of the situations, the officers have not been properly reported. Prior to contacting National Headquarters, please check your club's database to ensure your officers are reported, including accurate contact information. Once that has been completed, access the portal through the Member Resources section of Exchange's website and select the appropriate link.

Exchange Education is open to all Exchange Club members, and we encourage members to utilize this unique benefit!
APPLICATION Deadline Extension - Qualifications Due TODAY

The grant APPLICATION deadline for the Exchange Strong Award has been extended until July 15; however, donations still need to be made by TODAY, June 30.
Speaker Submission Deadline TODAY!
Join us in Memphis, TN ~ September 8-11
Registration for Exchange's 103rd National Convention and 38th Symposium are now open!
Reservations for The Peabody Memphis

Exchange Club member rates are $175/night + taxes and fees, for both single and double rooms. Make your room reservation no later than August 4.

Parking is $24/day, however Exchange Club members will receive a 50% discount.
Join us Memphis, TN, for the big reveal of the Veterans Matter National Advocate of the Year, National Club of the Year, and National Top 10 Exchange Clubs Housing Homeless Heroes. 
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