2020 National Convention Highlights
We're excited to share some of the highlights from Exchange's first-ever virtual National Convention. Please enjoy these clips and be sure your club, and fellow members, see them as well!
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Member and Club/District Awards Session: |
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2020-2021 Youth of the Year Theme
“I recognize my responsibility in shaping America’s future. I have stepped out of my comfort zone during uncertain times and made a difference. I am part of history and here is where it started."
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Virtual Town Hall Meetings - You're Invited
~ Excel Clubs and the Importance of Staying Connected!
Thursday, September 16 @ 4 p.m. (Eastern)
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
~ Exchange Clubs Successfully Continuing Virtually and with Social Distancing
Thursday, September 23 @ 4 p.m. (Eastern)
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Excel/Junior Excel Club Management
Membership dues are billed annually on October 1, which covers the entire period through the next billing. Advisors/mentors are encouraged to perform the following club updates during August/September to ensure accurate billing and a successful year.
- Contact Exchange's National Headquarters to update approved officer, advisor, and mentor information.
- If necessary, update the billing address.
- If necessary, update member contact information.
- Add new club members and officers.
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Tax-Deductible Sponsorships
The National Exchange Club is requesting assistance from members in the form of “sponsors” for Exchange Excel, Collegiate, and Special Friends Clubs. Those interested can make donations to help pay the dues of members belonging to these clubs. Sponsorship donations will be tax-deductible, through the foundation.
Please make your donation through the link below, indicating which Exchange Excel, Collegiate, or Special Friends Club you are supporting - or simply noting general support. Thank you!
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Please Note
Exchange's National Headquarters does not have service on its previously published "1-800" phone number. Should you need to call the building, the correct phone number is 419.535.3232.
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Exchange University
This is a valuable online training resource available to all Exchange Club members. Exchange University is an important training tool designed to help members grow into leadership roles, as well as to assist officers and directors in their current positions. Courses are also requirements for several national-level awards, including Distinguished Club President, Distinguished Club Secretary, Distinguished Club Treasurer, and Distinguished District Director.
Although these courses may be taken anytime throughout the year, completion of a course is required by September 15 to achieve any of the above awards for the current Exchange year (July 1-June 29). Certificates are mailed upon completion.
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Virtual Meetings
Some Exchange Clubs are meeting in-person again - which, for many, is ideal. A great number are still meeting virtually or implementing a hybrid meeting model, and others have just decided to wait.
Regardless of whether your club has been able to return to 'normal', we must acknowledge that communities need the services Exchange Club members provide. With ingenuity and persistence, clubs should be evaluating "how", "what", "where", and with "whom" they can be making a difference. Now is not the time to simply wait and only look toward the future.
Begin with a strong meeting. If you are unable to gather in-person and haven't yet found the right online platform, this article may be helpful:
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Additionally, these extra tips can help make virtual meetings a productive and positive experience for everyone! |
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#ExchangeStrong Award
This is an exciting NEW CLUB award! Exchange Clubs become eligible by donating $1,500 to The National Exchange Club.
In addition to earning an award, qualifying clubs will also become eligible to submit for a grant from National ... our first-ever program of this kind!!
Grant applications will be due by June 1, 2021, and the application will soon be available - BUT donations are being accepted now! (Be sure to denote "Exchange Strong Award".)
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