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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(10/30/22) - EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO GENERAL MEETING/SPEAKER - SEPTEMBER 2022
Halloween is upon us and we couldn’t be more excited, especially in the North Chicago community. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for a special Halloween Celebration presented by 3rd Ward Alderman
Carl Evans (and the President of the Exchange Club of North Chicago) to take place on Sunday, October 30th and will include the following events:
Halloween Parade [2:30pm] - Get ready for a drive-by parade of vehicles showcasing Halloween-themed decorations throughout the neighborhoods. A spooky bus tour awaits you as participants make their way to the line-up to begin at Lewis Avenue and Argonne Drive in North Chicago, IL.
Costume Contest w/Cash Prizes [4:00pm-7:00pm] – All age groups are welcome to participate, and prizes vary by age group. Other festivities to take place at the North Chicago Youth Center, 1730 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064.
Carl Evans (and the President of the Exchange Club of North Chicago) to take place on Sunday, October 30th and will include the following events:
Halloween Parade [2:30pm] - Get ready for a drive-by parade of vehicles showcasing Halloween-themed decorations throughout the neighborhoods. A spooky bus tour awaits you as participants make their way to the line-up to begin at Lewis Avenue and Argonne Drive in North Chicago, IL.
Costume Contest w/Cash Prizes [4:00pm-7:00pm] – All age groups are welcome to participate, and prizes vary by age group. Other festivities to take place at the North Chicago Youth Center, 1730 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064.
N O W H I R I N G P A R A P R O F E S S I O N A L S ! ! !
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(8/20/22) - EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO GENERAL MEETING/SPEAKER - SEPTEMBER 2022
If you joined us via Zoom for our General Meeting on Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00pm, I'm sure you enjoyed the presentaion of our special guest, Dane Cruz. Dane is a Regional Manager for Birth to Five for Lake County (Region 34) through Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) and he spoke on how his organization elevates the voices of families and providers to improve early childhood programs in the state of Illinois and ways we can partner with them in the North Chicago community. Thank you Dane for taking the time to share and educate those that attended the general meeting.
(9/10/22) - lake county honor flight guardian training - volunteers needed!
Volunteers Were Needed…Volunteers Came Through!!! Special thank you to those members of the Exchange Club of North Chicago that volunteered for the Lake County Honor Flight guardian training session on Saturday, September 10th. The role of a guardian is very important as they travel accompanying the veterans on their journey to see the memorials in their honor. Americanism is one of the Exchange Club programs of service that support and honor our veterans. The Exchange Club of North Chicago is a proud co-founder of the Lake County Honor Flight program; with even some of our club members serving in duo roles for both organizations.
