When you hear the word “Exchange,” usually a volunteer organization doesn’t come to mind.
Let me tell you a little about Exchange, a national volunteer organization that does come to my mind for all the difference it has made in my life.
To start, the organization was founded on March 27, 1911, in Detroit, Michigan, by businessmen who wanted to “exchange” ideas. Exchange had its beginnings as a luncheon gathering of businessmen known as the Booster’s Club. Desiring to “exchange” ideas, the members shared stories, provided business advice to one another and began to dream about what they might accomplish with their collective talents and mutual interests.
For more than 100 years, the volunteer efforts of Exchange club members have supported the needs of the country and of local communities. With 700 clubs and over 21,000 members throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Exchange is the country’s oldest service organization operating exclusively in the U.S.
Exchange sponsors activities designed to benefit, award and develop our nation’s youth, promote crime prevention, serve senior citizens and recognize military and public safety service providers. Exchange also promotes Americanism programs, and its national project is the prevention of child abuse.
The Exchange Club of Naperville is 144 members strong and we are always looking for new members. We also are looking to build new clubs.
The Stand Up America Program is on until March 31. Join the Exchange Club of Naperville before then and you will not have to pay National or Club dues for 90 days. Get involved and learn about Exchange. Anyone interested in this trial membership, may contact the Exchange Club at (630) 779-2702 or visit www.ExchangeClub.org.
