Vision:
A strong America, safe communities, and unified people.
Mission:
Exchange, inspiring communities to become better places to live.
Motto:
Unity for Service
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Our Country Needs Exchange
NOW
More Than Ever!
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STAY SAFE! We Don't Want To Lose You!
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The COVID-19 Virus is again climbing in Georgia and we ask that you protect yourself and others.
- Wear a mask when you go out.
- Keep a "social distance" of 6 feet between yourself and others.
- GET TESTED.
YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO US.
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Young Marines Honor Guard Supported By Rome Club Present Colors To Open First Session Of Virtual National Convention
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Quintet Of Rome Musicians Add Patriotic Music To Opening Session
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The GREAT programs and breakout sessions are available
on line for the next 30 days.
Don't miss this opportunity...
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Say Goodbye To The Term
"Exchangite"
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National Exchange Club is requesting clubs and members no longer use the term "Exchangite" to refer to a member of your club. As a bit of explanation, Tracey Edwards, National Exchange CEO, explained, "As part of the national board work on the strategic plan, and Exchange’s image and making our language inclusive and less confusing to prospective members and communities, yes, there is a focused effort to using “Exchange Club member”. This was also based on surveys that showed “Exchangite” to be confusing or not understood by someone not currently in an Exchange club."
So let's all try to comply
. Our first step is to change the name of this newsletter to
The
Georgia Exchange which carries out the purpose of our founders so many years ago in Detroit...and that was to bring together a group to
exchange ideas for the betterment of the community.
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Congratulations To The
Best
Of The Best
District Awards Announced
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The Georgia District continued with its awards program even though our convention was virtual this year. District Awards Chair Kay Griffin announced the list of winners in our state.
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Ed Smiley Exchange Club Of The Year
Small Clubs
Exchange Club of Hapeville
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Ed Smiley Exchange Club Of The Year
Medium Clubs
Exchange Club of Statesboro
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Ed Smiley Exchange Club Of The Year
Large Clubs
Exchange Club of Albany
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Charlie Foster Exchangite Of The Year
Medium Clubs
Shelley Stringer
Exchange Club of Statesboro
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Charlie Foster Exchangite Of The Year
Large Clubs
Cody Jolly
Exchange Club Of Albany
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But...2021
Georgia District Convention Will Be BIGGER And BETTER
In Callaway Gardens
I know this has been a trying few months for you and your family. I hope you are doing well. We have had a virtual District convention ad a virtual National Convention.
Well, now you can look forward to the 96th annual Georgia District Convention at the Mountain Inn at Callaway Gardens,
June 10 to June 13, 2021.
Everything is in place to have one of the best conventions ever. There will be great speakers, awards, outstanding Exchange education. Also, there is the beautiful Callaway Gardens. You will have free access. Come see your old friends and make new ones. Bring the entire family.
I will be sending convention updates in the coming months.
Do not hesitate to call me with any questions.
Yours in Exchange,
Jess Lucas
District Convention Chairman
404-713-7740
Jlucas2016@att.net
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Club Secretaries
Is Your Member And Officer Info At National Up To Date?
149 emailed newsletters to members "
bounced
", or could not be delivered because of problems with email addresses. An easy fix. Go to the National Website, sign in to member resources, print off your club roster, and verify with your members that you have their correct email address.
If you need help, contact your District Director.
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Meeting Virtually And Need Help With A Speaker?
In these days of virtual club meetings, need a speaker to "Zoom" in? Let National Exchange or your District help you line someone up to provide a program for your members. Just get in touch with National Headquarters or your District Director for help and it will be on the way.
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If There Is A Runoff Election
In Your County On August 11th
It Is Your Duty As An American Citizen
And
A Member Of
Exchange To
Go Vote!
Your club may not be having regular meetings now but you can still start a get out the vote campaign, or make sure members of your community are registered for the November election.
This may be your first
Americanism project!
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Take A Few Minutes to Listen Exchange Members. It Has Never Been Sung Better.
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Other Clubs Want To Know
What YOUR Local Club Is Doing?
It's easy
if we know about it.
Click on the button below for the information
your club needs to help boost your publicity.
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Rome Club Feeds
First Responders And Essential Workers
With on site meetings on hold and member dues including the cost of meeting meals, the Rome Club has used the funds to each week feed local first responders, medical personal helping to fight the COVID-19 virus, and essential workers in Rome and Floyd County. The club has provided over one thousand box lunches as their way of showing appreciation for these dedicated police, fire, medical and public works individuals.
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Rome Club
Collaborates
With Local Law Enforcement To Rehab Home Of Disabled Man
Members of the Exchange Club of Rome collaborated with local police, fire, and Sheriff's duties to make a home inhabitable again for a gentleman who because of serious illness was unable to keep up his home. Great Community Service to help kick off the year.
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Albany Hears About Police Pro Youth Organization
The Exchange Club of Albany is meeting again
strictly following Covid-19 guidelines. The Exchange members heard from
Dramoski Franklin, Sr, a member of the Albany Police Department Community Service Department where he has served since 2002. . He is a 20 year retired and disabled Veteran, having spent time in Bosnia and Afghanistan. He created a Youth Non-Profit Organization that focuses on youth in Albany providing football leagues for ages 5-12. He hopes to start a program for 13 and 14 year old this year. The program was very inspiring and clearly shows that the vast majority of Law Enforcement are primarily interested in the Community and Youth.
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Is Your Club Working On The
National Service Award?
Just because no one knows what the "new normal" is going to be, Georgia District clubs should still be working on their local programs of service to meet many of the needs in their own communities. In doing so, be sure and submit what you do to National as completed. The
National Service Award is a good goal for now. Your club can be a winner by completing just one in each of the Programs of Service areas (
Americanism, Youth, Community Service, and Child Abuse Prevention) as well as two additional projects in any of the POS areas. You know the old saying..."
when the going gets tough, the tough get going."
Need a suggestion? Contact your District Director or District Officer. Don't know how? The contact info is just a mouse click away below.
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What Is Your Club Doing? Tell The Rest Of The District And The World
The Georgia District wants to help you tell your story, but you have to tell us first.
If we don't know, we can't put you in this column, on Facebook, or on our Internet web page. Be sure and download the information above and join the conversation.
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Help Is Just A Mouse Click Away
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