The National Exchange Club is the only service organization exclusively serving communities in the United States. More than 650 local clubs throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico provide individuals with opportunities to use their time and talents to benefit their local communities and the country as a whole. Exchange’s Core Values are family, community, and country.
Through the Programs of Service – Americanism, Community Service, and Youth Programs – members support activities that benefit youth, promote pride in our country, and honor military and public service providers, to name a few. Exchange’s National Project is the prevention of child abuse.
Exchange was founded March 27, 1911, in Detroit, MI, by a group of business executives who wanted simply to exchange ideas. Those ideas grew and were shared, and have resulted in innumerable benefits to the nation.
Currently, Exchange has nearly 20,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The organization’s National Headquarters, located in Toledo, OH, acts as a resource to local-level clubs and its members.
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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
(11/24/22) HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Wishing you a wonderful celebration of all the year's blessings. May the day find you surrounded by those you hold dear, stuffed with your favorite foods, and doing the things you love most—even if that's snoozing on the sofa!
(11/24/22) volunteer opportunities with the exchange club of north chicago
in support of our military on thanksgiving!!!
Once again, Gurnee Community Church will be hosting 200 recruits from the Great Lakes Naval Station and members of the local community for a Thanksgiving Day event that includes a full Thanksgiving meal.
VOLUNTEER: We need many volunteers to help! To sign up click HERE
DONATE: If you would like to give a financial donation to help cover the cost of the event, please click HERE
BE OUR GUEST: GCC welcomes members of the local community to join us for the Thanksgiving Dinner at noon on Thanksgiving Day. If you would like to come, please contact us HERE and let us know how many will be coming and your contact information.
TURKEY TROT: GCC will also be helping with the 28th annual Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. Some of the proceeds from the event go towards out Youth Mission Trips. We also need volunteers to help with the Turkey Trot. Volunteer positions are posted with the Thanksgiving Day volunteer positions HERE. https://gcchome.org/connect/thanksgiving
QUESTIONS? Email the church office HERE or call us at 847-336-2392 (x201)
VOLUNTEER: We need many volunteers to help! To sign up click HERE
DONATE: If you would like to give a financial donation to help cover the cost of the event, please click HERE
BE OUR GUEST: GCC welcomes members of the local community to join us for the Thanksgiving Dinner at noon on Thanksgiving Day. If you would like to come, please contact us HERE and let us know how many will be coming and your contact information.
TURKEY TROT: GCC will also be helping with the 28th annual Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. Some of the proceeds from the event go towards out Youth Mission Trips. We also need volunteers to help with the Turkey Trot. Volunteer positions are posted with the Thanksgiving Day volunteer positions HERE. https://gcchome.org/connect/thanksgiving
QUESTIONS? Email the church office HERE or call us at 847-336-2392 (x201)
november 2022 youth of the month - jaslyn hurt
One of the most popular Exchange youth projects, the Youth of the Month/Year Award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement. During the month of November, we are recognizing Jaslyn Hurt, a senior at North Chicago Community High School with a GPA of 3.65 as our 2022 November Youth of the Month winner. Congratulations Jaslyn!
P A S T E V E N T S
(11/22/22) - annual one nation under god "free" prayer breakfast
The "One Nation Under God" project was adopted on July 30, 1964, by Exchange leaders seeking to heighten awareness of our rich religious heritage. As the community comes together, we can help to increase public appreciation of the important roles religious faith and freedom have played in our nation’s history.
Members of our Exchange Club of NC joined the Gurnee Exchange Club and other local clubs and guests for the Annual One Nation Under God Prayer Breakfast. The event included a free breakfast, patriotic music selectons from a local choir, special presentations and a guest speaker which made this annual event a success. This free program that help remind all Americans of our religious freedom, took place on Tuesday, November 22nd @ 7am at the Village Church of Gurnee, 1319 N Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL and a number of other Exchange Clubs throughout the Lake County, IL area were represented. Special thanks to those North Chicago Exchange Club members that attended!
Members of our Exchange Club of NC joined the Gurnee Exchange Club and other local clubs and guests for the Annual One Nation Under God Prayer Breakfast. The event included a free breakfast, patriotic music selectons from a local choir, special presentations and a guest speaker which made this annual event a success. This free program that help remind all Americans of our religious freedom, took place on Tuesday, November 22nd @ 7am at the Village Church of Gurnee, 1319 N Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL and a number of other Exchange Clubs throughout the Lake County, IL area were represented. Special thanks to those North Chicago Exchange Club members that attended!
