Above / Since 1987, Exchange Club of Naperville has been about developing close personal relationships with newly found friends. Members come together in order to eliminate child abuse in all forms, to foster the health and growth of a strong family unit, to promote Americanism, to strengthen the education of our children and to give ourselves in service to our community. (PN File Photo)
UPDATE May 7, 2017 / Emy Trotz’s column mentions the fundraising breakfast on May 9 for Project HELP, a nonprofit organization that empowers parents with parenting skills, established by the Exchange Club of Naperville in 1992.
Seats ($50 each) are still available to the 2nd Annual Project HELP Community Begins at Home Breakfast slated to begin 7:30AM Tues., May 9, at the Hilton. Dr. Dana Suskind, a Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago, Director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program, and Founder and Director of the Thirty Million Words™ Initiative, will give the keynote address.
Organizer Vicki Colletti said everyone who attends will receive a free copy of Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain, book written by Dr. Suskind. Colletti wants to emphasize that no matter the ages of the children in your life, this book will make you aware of the importance of talking to young children. Children who hear an abundance of words are better prepared when they enter school— and that’s just the beginning.
“Whether you have young children or not, be sure to take a copy of the book,” Colletti said.
For last-minute online registration or to make a donation, visit Project HELP Breakfast.
Members of the Exchange Club of Naperville recently selected their new Board of Directors for the 2017–18 year.
The new officers are President Robin Choquette, President-Elect John Dunham, President-Elect 2 Judy McCormick, Secretary Trish Krenick and Treasurer Jerry Kochurka.
Serving as Directors are Janet Jacobs, Emy Trotz, Barry Greenberg, Diane Simmons, Peggy McGuire and Rick Grimes.
Vice Presidents are Joel Carlson, Jennifer Cavalier, Jeff Coros, Scott Duenser, Gail Strine and Randy Tylin.
Also on the Board are Past Presidents Bob Pschirrer, Dan DeBoo, Bob Black, and Dawn Portner.
This group of talented volunteers will take office immediately at the close of Ribfest 2017.
I also want to congratulate two of our members, Ray Kinney and Trish Krenick, who recently were honored by the American Legion Post 43. Ray was recognized in the category of 2017 Citizen of the Year for Service to Community and Trish was recognized in the category of 2017 Citizen of the Year for Service to Youth.
In addition, I want to mention, Project HELP, which was formed and is funded, in part, by the Exchange Club of Naperville. The nonprofit organization is hosting the 2nd Annual “Community Begins at Home” breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30AM Tues., May 9, at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Dana Suskind, founder of the Thirty Million Word Initiative.
The event is open to the public. The cost is $50 per person. To register, visit www.projecthelpdupage.org.
As you can imagine, we’re really excited about the 30th Annual Ribfefst, June 30-July 3, at Knoch Park. You’re welcome to find out all about it when the Exchange Club of Naperville meets on the first and third Fridays at Hugo’s Frog Pond. Stop by and see what our club is all about. For more information, contact me at EmyTrotz@gmail.com.
