Shortly after Ribfest 2013, seven members of the Exchange Club of Naperville traveled to the National Exchange Club Convention in Greensboro, NC. At this year’s convention, Jennifer Cavalier, 2012-2013 Exchange Club of Naperville President, was honored with the Distinguished Club President Award. This is a highly prestigious award, not easily earned. The Club also received the Big E Award for all of the projects they completed during the year.
The National Exchange Club – a service organization with 700 clubs and more than 20,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico – celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011. Founded in 1911 in Detroit by business leaders who wanted to “exchange” ideas on making their community better, the Exchange Club moved its headquarters to Toledo in 1917.
Its core values – Family, Community and Country — are held by each Exchange member with pride and commitment. For over one hundred years, Exchange Club volunteer efforts have supported the needs of the country and of local communities, making it the country’s oldest American service organization operating exclusively in this country.
Guests are always welcome to join us for a luncheon meeting on the first and third Fridays at noon at Hugo’s Frog Pond. We welcome your interest in our club as we’re always seeking new members who embrace our mission.
On another subject, Ribfest, I would like to thank all of the many sponsors, volunteers and club members for putting on such a successful event. Now planning begins for Ribfest 2014.
For more information about the Exchange Club of Naperville or to attend a meeting, contact EmyTrotz@gmail.com.
