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2024 WEAR BLUE DAY DURING MONTH OF APRIL - PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, is introducing a nationwide effort to increase awareness about the Prevention of Child Abuse, by inviting the public to join its “Blue Mondays” initiative and wear blue every Monday in April in observance of this critical issue.
The Blue Ribbon symbolizes more than 3 million children who are reported to Child Protective Services each year as being abused or neglected throughout the United States.
“We want everyone to stand with us and wear blue on Mondays in April to create greater public awareness of this tragic problem, and to do what they can to make a difference in the lives of children and families,” said Sid Mobley, National Exchange Club President. Locally, the Exchange Club of North Chicago is participating in the Blue Mondays observance.
The Blue Ribbon symbolizes more than 3 million children who are reported to Child Protective Services each year as being abused or neglected throughout the United States.
“We want everyone to stand with us and wear blue on Mondays in April to create greater public awareness of this tragic problem, and to do what they can to make a difference in the lives of children and families,” said Sid Mobley, National Exchange Club President. Locally, the Exchange Club of North Chicago is participating in the Blue Mondays observance.
2024 EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO PLANTS PINWHEEL GARDEN
IN SUPPORT OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
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One of our Exchange Club of North Chicago members, Kevin Stevens along with his daughter and friend did an awesome job this month planting our annual pinwheel garden to prepare for the upcoming dedication at the NC City Hall. We’re asking the members to wear blue on Mondays throughout the month of April and take a selfie to submit to our PR team to post showing your commitment to bringing awareness during National Prevention of Child Abuse month. The Blue Pinwheels Garden is planted to reflect the bright future all children deserve. For additional information please email [email protected].
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12/8/23 - CATHOLIC CHARITIES TOY DRIVE
Toys and gifts were delivered to Catholic Charities provided by the Exchange Club of North Chicago for four (4) families, of eight (8) children combined. The group combined spent in excess of $500.00. Thanks to the generous hearts and donations from the North Chicago Exchange Club.
11/27/23 - NORTH CHICAGO CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT
(10/17/23) EXCHANGE CLUB GENERAL MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER: A SAFE PLACE
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A Safe Place Guest Speaker 6pm joined the Exchange Club of North Chicago for their monthly club meeting on October 17th at 6:00PM via Zoom. The guest speaker was Daniela Trevino, BSM Bilingual School Counselor and Education Coordinator of the Youth Empowerment and Healing (Y.E.A.H.) Program and she enlightened our guest with details of this program and other activities at A Safe Place. Thank you to all those attended the meeting and if you have questions regarding A Safe Place, please email us at [email protected]
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congratulation to our 2024 youth of the year -
jabbari sparkman
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One of the most popular Exchange youth projects, the Youth of the Month/Year Award recognizes hard-working North Chicago Community High School students each month 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.
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Attention! The Exchange Club of North Chicago is so excited to announce the Youth of the Year Scholarship recipient for 2024 – none other than the amazing Jabbari Sparkman! Congratulations to Jabbari for maintaining a 3.97 GPA as a senior at North Chicago Community High School which afforded him the Youth of the Month award for December 2023. Now, he is the recipient of our annual Youth of the Year Scholarship in memory of past club president, Ms. Elsye Williams. We are all rooting for Jabbari as he gears up to hit the university scene and major in Business. Major shout-out to Jabbari Sparkman – we are so proud of your accomplishments! 🎉🔥
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2023-2024 YOUTH OF THE MONTH recipientS
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(8/4/23-8/6/23) NORTH CHICAGO COMMUNITY DAYS ANNUAL EVENT
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The 2023 North Chicago Community Days event took place August 4-6 and was a success. This annual event gives another opportunity for the community to celebrate its success and come together before the summer ends and the school year begins. The event played host to a parade, live-entertainment, food, and games, along with several vendors on site who were happy for the great turnout and support. Members from the Exchange Club of North Chicago showed up and showed out in support offering school supplies, etc. to attendees from the local community. Special thanks to the Exchange Club members that volunteered their time to make this community service project a success!
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(7/23) INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2023-2024
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Congratulations to our new Exchange Club of North Chicago officers for 2023-2024. On Tuesday, July 18th, North Chicago District 60 Superintendent Price spoke while Pamela Brooks installed Melissa Hall as club president and Stella Jones as club secretary. Alderman Carl Evans will be past president and Vance Wyatt (not present) will continue as club treasurer. Thank you to all who were present as we start a new Exchange year!
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(7/17/23) 2022-2023 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT - FIREFIGHTER WILTON HILL
The Exchange Club of North Chicago and the city of North Chicago Fire Department presented a in a special award honoring our 2023 Firefighter of the Year recipient; Firefighter Wilton Hill! The presentation will took place on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:00pm at the North Chicago City Hall, 1850 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL. This award recognizes Firefighters who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and shown a genuine commitment to their profession, their agency and the public they serve. Congratulations Firefighter Wilton Hill!
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2022-2023 YOUTH OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
CONGRATULATIONS...MIKHIA TAYLOR!!!
Congratulations to our 2023 Youth of the Year recipient, Mikhia Taylor. Mikhia was nominated Youth of the Month for December 2022 and has now been selected to receive the Exchange Club of North Chicago Scholarship in memory of one of our past club president, Elsye Williams (see background story below).
We will continue the celebration for all the youth winners during an upcoming North Chicago city council meeting on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The Exchange Club of NC will congratulate and honor all the 2022-2023 Youth of the Month North Chicago Community High School seniors, along with other city officials and guests wishing the youth success on their future educational journey.
We will continue the celebration for all the youth winners during an upcoming North Chicago city council meeting on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The Exchange Club of NC will congratulate and honor all the 2022-2023 Youth of the Month North Chicago Community High School seniors, along with other city officials and guests wishing the youth success on their future educational journey.
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attaining high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. Special thank you to our club's past president, Vickie Estes-Brown for representing the club by presenting the Youth of the Year plaque to Mikhia. Good luck on your educational journey!
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GO BLUE MONDAYS - 2023 APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH!
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Go BLUE Mondays is back to give everyone an opportunity to show their support in helping to prevent child abuse in our communities. The National Exchange Club invites you to participate in BLUE Mondays in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Just take a "selfie" of yourself wearing the color BLUE and post it on your social media outlet. You will have four (4) Monday opportunities to show your support during April to help bring awareness to the Prevention of Child Abuse in this country...Let's All Support the Cause! Send us a shot of yourself wearing BLUE via email at [email protected] and we will post on our Facebook page to help us bring awareness!!!
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(4/11/23) - PINWHEEL GARDEN DEDICATION - NORTH CHICAGO CITY HALL
On Tuesday, April 11th, members of the Exchange Club of North Chicago, along with community leaders gathered at North Chicago City Hall for an annual Pinwheel Garden Dedication. The program began at 12:00 noon and we heard from club President, Alderman Carl Evans, as well as Mayor Leon Rockingham, and other City Officials, local Pastors, Ministers and other dedicated community leaders and residents participated.
Other Guests on the Agenda: Chris Burnside-Newman, Co-Chair Blue Kids Program (Advocating for Children Lake County State's Attorney Children's Advocacy Center), and Lori Peterson, Mgr of Advocate Engagement and Education (CASA Lake County).
Special thanks to our Immediate Past club President, Vickie Estes-Brown and Club Secretary, Stella Jones for welcoming the guests with a brief agenda to help educate everyone about the Exchange Club's national Child Abuse Prevention program.
The Blue Pinwheels Garden is planted to reflect the bright future all children deserve, and every year we come together to dedicate the garden to the community and children of North Chicago in hopes that it will bring awareness to this issue. #exchangeclubnorthchicago #PreventionofChildAbuse #Pinswheelsgarden
Other Guests on the Agenda: Chris Burnside-Newman, Co-Chair Blue Kids Program (Advocating for Children Lake County State's Attorney Children's Advocacy Center), and Lori Peterson, Mgr of Advocate Engagement and Education (CASA Lake County).
Special thanks to our Immediate Past club President, Vickie Estes-Brown and Club Secretary, Stella Jones for welcoming the guests with a brief agenda to help educate everyone about the Exchange Club's national Child Abuse Prevention program.
The Blue Pinwheels Garden is planted to reflect the bright future all children deserve, and every year we come together to dedicate the garden to the community and children of North Chicago in hopes that it will bring awareness to this issue. #exchangeclubnorthchicago #PreventionofChildAbuse #Pinswheelsgarden
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2023 PINWHEEL GARDEN PLANTING - THANK YOU STEVENS FAMILY!
One of our Exchange Club of North Chicago members, Kevin Stevens, his lovely wife Alisa Stevens (selected as Mrs. Illinois American and lupus warrior) along with their lovely children did an awesome job this month planting our annual pinwheel garden to prepare for the upcoming dedication at the NC City Hall. We’re asking the members to wear blue on Mondays throughout the month of April and take a selfie to submit to our PR team to post showing your commitment in bringing awareness during National Prevention of Child Abuse month. Community leaders will gather at the steps of North Chicago City Hall on April 11, 2023 at 12 noon - 12:30pm for a small ceremony to dedicate the Pinwheel Garden.
The Blue Pinwheels garden is planted to reflect the bright future all children deserve. Mayor Leon Rockingham and other city officials will gather to dedicate the garden to the community and children of North Chicago in hopes that it will bring awareness to this issue.
This event is free and open to the public. For additional information please email [email protected]. #exchangeclubnorthchicago #nationalpreventionofchildabuse #pinwheels
The Blue Pinwheels garden is planted to reflect the bright future all children deserve. Mayor Leon Rockingham and other city officials will gather to dedicate the garden to the community and children of North Chicago in hopes that it will bring awareness to this issue.
This event is free and open to the public. For additional information please email [email protected]. #exchangeclubnorthchicago #nationalpreventionofchildabuse #pinwheels
(2/21/23) FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING GUEST SPEAKER - JOSHUA CARTAGENA
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago had a guest speaker at the February General Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:00pm. If you joined us, you heard Joshua Cartagena from the Chicago area speak about his family's calling to help Lead Pastor Alex Soler and family plant the Vertical Encounter Church ministries in the North Chicago community.
Joshua Cartagena - North Chicago Campus Pastor 24 N. Chapel St. | Waukegan, IL 60085 O : 224-637-3391 | C : 224-240-2965 www.ve.church |
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(12/20/22) - HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - 3RD WARD ALDERMAN, CARL EVANS
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Please join us for a Holiday Celebration! If you're have the time and are available for some holiday festivities, please join North Chicago Alderman and Exchange Club President, Carl Evans on December 20th at 5:00pm for an exciting holiday event at Foss Park Golf Course, 3124 Argonne Drive in North Chicago, IL. Food will be served and there will be a best-dressed Christmas Outfit Contest for a chance to win up to $300.
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(12/3/22) - CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM - LAKE COUNTY, IL
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Members of the Exchange Club of North Chicago took advantage of another opportunity to be a blessing to deserving families for the holidays. Special thanks to all those memebers that donated towards the Catholic Charities 2022 Holiday Gift Program. We were able to bring holiday cheer to three families in the Lake County, IL community. Thank you Vickie Brown as our project manager for the club.
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(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!
(10/27 AND 10/28) TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN GREAT LAKES, IL COMMUNITY
The Exchange Club of North Chicago particapted in two Halloween events this past week; one hosted by the Great Lakes Credit Union on Thursday, October 27th and the other event hosted by the Great Lakes Commissary on Friday, October 28th. Parents of young children appreciated our decorated vehicle using it as a “backdrop” to take selfies as they walked through the Halloween path viewing other vehicles and receiving many treats as they modeled their costumes. We know these types of events are less stressful on parents for the safety of their kids in the neighbors. Both events were inviting and exciting and gave our club members more opportunities to give back in a fun and cheerful way to the military families in the Great Lakes community.
(9/20/22) - EXCH9NGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO GENERAL MEETING/SPEAKER - SEPTEMBER 2022
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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.
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(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.
(8/16/22) - EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO GENERAL MEETING/SPEAKER - AUGUST 2022
Hopefully you were able to join the Exchange Club of NC for our general virtual meeting on August 16, 2022 at 6:00 pm where we welcomed Daniel Hartman and Matthew Lindsey from Mosaic House Ministries. We listened to both reps educate us on the vision and goal of the organization and ways we can help and support them in making the community of North Chicago a better place to live. Special thanks to Daniel and Matthew for hanging out with our club for the presentation.
(8/6/22) - COMMUNITY DAYS CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
The Car and Motorcycle Show kicked off at 11:00 am on 8/6 welcoming all makes and models to the 2022 Community Days event. Sponsored by our very own Exchange Club of North Chicago, along with the City of North Chicago, there were a number of entries featured in the show. From Classics to SUVs and now including motorcycles, we celebrated each winner as they received their individual trophies proudly representing their category. The top 4 Choices were the following: Mayor’s Choice, Foss Park Choice, District 187 Choice, and Exchange Club of NC Choice.
The public had the chance to win a gift basket that included a variety of car products and gift cards to raffle off. The three gift baskets were donated by vendors (like O’Reilly Auto Parts) from the North Chicago Community helping us raise funds for youth programs and scholarships.
Congratulations to the following Car and Motorcycle Show winners: Art Salgado, Steven Rodriguez, Carlos Hernandez, Freddy Torres, Rodrick Booker, Jared Booker, Jim McKnight, Michael McBride, Rich Black, Niriah Hines, Mark Hall, Kevin Kneeland, Moses Earl, Franklin Rodriguez and Sean Madden.
The public had the chance to win a gift basket that included a variety of car products and gift cards to raffle off. The three gift baskets were donated by vendors (like O’Reilly Auto Parts) from the North Chicago Community helping us raise funds for youth programs and scholarships.
Congratulations to the following Car and Motorcycle Show winners: Art Salgado, Steven Rodriguez, Carlos Hernandez, Freddy Torres, Rodrick Booker, Jared Booker, Jim McKnight, Michael McBride, Rich Black, Niriah Hines, Mark Hall, Kevin Kneeland, Moses Earl, Franklin Rodriguez and Sean Madden.
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(8/2/22) - NORTH CHICAGO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
On Tuesday, August 2nd, the Exchange Club of North Chicago participated in the annual National Night Out event in North Chicago. We take pride in events that help provide opportunities that bring law enforcement and neighbors together under positive circumstances. National Night Out strengthens relationships between the police and community which has been an ongoing focus in the city of North Chicago, says Mayor Rockingham, who also happens to be a chartered member of the Exchange Club of North Chicago. The annual NNO event featured family-friendly activities and ended with a march through the neighborhoods.
(5/2/22) YOUTH OF THE MONTH AND YEAR RECOGNITION - NORTH CHICAGO CITY HALL
Special thanks to those that attended the council meeting on Monday, May 2nd to help celebrate our youth. Those in attendance included; family members and friends, Superintendent John Price, NCCHS College Navigator Trendelle Vaughn, the Exchange Club President Vickie Brown, Board Member Pamela Brooks, along with Mayor Rockingham and the Alderman of NC all helped to make this a special recognition moment for the Youth of the Month/Year winners. Each student shared with the audience their GPA, major and the college/university they will be attending in the fall. Everyone was excited for the students wishing them well on their educational journey.
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(3/15/22) EXCHANGE CLUB OF NC GENERAL MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR YOUTH OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (IN MEMORY OF ELSYE WILLIAMS)
If you missed our Exchange Club general meeting on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:00pm via Zoom, you missed a dynamic presentation, as well as the announcement of our 2022 Youth of the Year Scholarship recipient (In Memory of Elsye Williams). Our guest speaker was Sonja M. Martin, the Co-President of the Rotary Club of North Chicago sharing her mission of being of service to those within the community. Sonja shared what the Rotary Club is doing in the North Chicago area and ways we all can partner with them.
We also announced the winner of the 2022 Youth of the Year Scholarship recipient, Keshawn Boughton Roach; which was our Youth of the Month winner for February 2022. In 2012, our Youth of the Year Scholarship was named In honor of Elsye Williams. Elsye Williams was not only a past president and chartered member of the club, she was also dedicated to helping the youth in the community and we want to always reflect on her memory when a scholarship is presented to a worthy student in the North Chicago community. Congratulations, Keshawn!!!
We also announced the winner of the 2022 Youth of the Year Scholarship recipient, Keshawn Boughton Roach; which was our Youth of the Month winner for February 2022. In 2012, our Youth of the Year Scholarship was named In honor of Elsye Williams. Elsye Williams was not only a past president and chartered member of the club, she was also dedicated to helping the youth in the community and we want to always reflect on her memory when a scholarship is presented to a worthy student in the North Chicago community. Congratulations, Keshawn!!!
(5/17/22) MAY 2022 GENERAL MEETING - MEET YOUR ALDERMAN FORUM
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The Exchange Club appreciate our Aldermans for taking the time to attend and address questions from NC residents. As a North Chicago Resident, you can contact your local alderman at https://www.northchicago.org/ under City Council.
Well, the Exchange Club of North Chicago met with a few of the North Chicago Aldermen on Tuesday, May 17th and had a very informative discussion on topics from, "What is the plan in place to fix the pothole issues?" to "How to deal with landlords and not taking proper care of their property and dealing with violent tennants?". If you missed this virtual meeting...you missed an informative forum that gave those Alderman in attendance the opportunity to enlighten us on some of the plans to keep the NC community safe and clean. We want to thank the following NC Alderman that attended the discussion; Alderman Bonny Mayfied-2nd Ward, Alderman Carl Evans-3rd Ward, Alderman Michael Jackson-1st Ward and Alderman Dona C. Murphy-6thWard. |
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The Exchange Club appreciate our Aldermans for taking the time to attend and address questions from NC residents. As a North Chicago Resident, you can contact your local alderman at
https://www.northchicago.org/ under City Council.
https://www.northchicago.org/ under City Council.
(5/14/22) CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO COLLABORATION WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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The City of North Chicago, Exchange Club of North Chicago, and Alderman Carl Evans partnered with the North Chicago Public Library for a recruitment event with the Big Brothers Big Sisters free mentoring program. The event took place on Saturday, May 14th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the North Chicago Public Library on 2100 Argonne Drive and if you want to learn more about how to sign your child up for free one-to-one mentoring in North Chicago, please contact Linda Lamb at [email protected].
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(4/12/22) PINWHEEL GARDEN DEDICATION - NORTH CHICAGO CITY HALL
On Tuesday, April 12th, members of the Exchange Club of North Chicago, along with community leaders gathered at North Chicago City Hall for an annual Pinwheel Garden Dedication. The program began at 12:00 noon and we heard from Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Ctr, Carrie Flannigan, as well as Mayor Rockingham, our Club President, Vickie Estes-Brown and Club Secretary, Stella Jones who both help welcome the guests and educate everyone about the Exchange Club's national Child Abuse Prevention program.
The Blue Pinwheels garden is planted to reflect the bright future all children deserve, and every year we come together to dedicate the garden to the community and children of North Chicago in hopes that it will bring awareness to this issue.
For additional information please call (224) 627-0196, or email [email protected].
The Blue Pinwheels garden is planted to reflect the bright future all children deserve, and every year we come together to dedicate the garden to the community and children of North Chicago in hopes that it will bring awareness to this issue.
For additional information please call (224) 627-0196, or email [email protected].
HELP US BRING AWARENESS TO THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE DURING APRIL 2022
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago is joining with nearly 800 Exchange Clubs across the country to create greater public awareness of the seriousness of child abuse and what can be done to prevent it. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Exchange Club of North Chicago is encouraging its members and residents to show their support by wearing BLUE each Monday in April. We're asking Exchange Club of NC members to please post a picture and use the hashtag #BlueMondays #PreventionOfChildAbuse
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(2/15/22) EXCHANGE CLUB OF NC GENERAL MEETING - BLACK HISTORY MONTH/PRESIDENT'S DAY
ESSAY WRITING PRESENTATION
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In honor of Black History Month and VP Kamala Harris for President's Day, the Exchange Club of North Chicago would like to present the winner of the Colored Pearls for Girls Essay Writing Contest...Shianna D. Smith. Shianna, who is 13 years old and a member of the Chocolate Chips STEM Program, was asked to read her winning essay during our Exchange Club meeting on 2/15/22. We are proud of Shianna for sharing insight about herself in her essay as it relates to the colored pearls theme helping to build self-esteem and self-awareness. We always look forward to collaborating with this awesome group of young ladies, along with their Executive Director and proud member of the Exchange Club of NC, Karen Jones.
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(1/18/22) EXCHANGE CLUB OF NC GENERAL MEETING & SPEAKER - MAJOR WILLIAM LACEY
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On Tuesday, January 18th, Major William Lacey of Mary's Mission & Development Center was the guest speaker for our general meeting via Zoom and Facebook "Live". Major William Lacey shared the purpose and mission of this organization that was founded by his mother, Mary Lacey. The organization has done great community service work in the Lake County community and has expanded the service throughout the Lake County area, as well as in the state of Arizona. Thank you Major William Lacey for taking the time to educate the Exchange Club of North Chicago about the great things Mary's Mission is doing in the community.
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(12/5/21) HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOR A FAMILY IN NORTH CHICAGO, IL
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On Sunday, December 3rd, the Exchange Club of North Chicago had another opportunity to make a difference in a family's life by bringing good cheer. We partnered with Catholic Charities to purchase toys and other items per the request of the family selected and delivered the items to the Catholic Charities dropoff location in Gurnee, IL. A special thanks to all the Exchange Club of North Chicago members who were able to contribute and participate in this wonderful opportunity to give back to our community. We're sure we will bring holiday cheer to this family!
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(11/23/21) THANKSGIVING DINNERS FOR SENIORS AT KUKLA TOWERS
Woods Creation 4 U, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the Exchange Club of North Chicago partnered with the Zeta Amicae of Waukegan (Friends of Zeta) to donate, pack and distribute Thanksgiving dinners for seniors at the Kukla Towners in North Chicago, IL. This was another way to give back to the community during the holidays.
(11/16/21) EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING - GUEST SPEAKERS
(10/22/21) Trunk or Treat, Commissary Great Lakes, IL
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago took part in the Trunk-Or-Treat event at the Great Lakes Commissary. This will be a safe, drive-by event for all families in the North Chicago and Great Lakes community. The event took place on Friday, October 22 at 6:00 pm.
Trunk-Or-Treat at the Commissary in collaboration with MWR October 22, 2021 @ 1800 (6:00 pm) 2630 Green Bay Rd Great Lakes, IL 60088 Free Admission - Military Families |
(10/30/21 - North Chicag Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
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Parade: The parade took place in the 3rd Ward that started at 12pm at the meeting location near Argonne Drive and Neal Jr. High School.
Costume Contest: Following the Parade was a Halloween Costume Contest for all ages following Parade at 1:15pm.
Location: Foss Park Community Center, 1730 Lewis Ave. Please contact Alderman Carl Evans at 224-717-0909 or [email protected]. 1st Prize = $100, 2nd Prize = $75, 3rd Prize = $50 and 4th Prize = $25
Costume Contest: Following the Parade was a Halloween Costume Contest for all ages following Parade at 1:15pm.
Location: Foss Park Community Center, 1730 Lewis Ave. Please contact Alderman Carl Evans at 224-717-0909 or [email protected]. 1st Prize = $100, 2nd Prize = $75, 3rd Prize = $50 and 4th Prize = $25
(9/21/21) EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING AND GUEST SPEAKER
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The Exchange Club of NC had another informative general meeting with our guest speaker, Angela Blunt. Angela is a Health Outreach Manager for Aunt Martha's Mobile Unit and she educated us on this organization's vision of commitment to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by culture of innovation. The meeting was virtual via Zoom on Tuesday, September 21 at 6:00 pm. and was presented "Live" on Facebook page.
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(7/31/21) WOMEN UNITED OF LAKE COUNTY BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK GIVEWAYS!
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THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO TOOK PART IN A PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH WOMEN UNITED SUPPORTING LAKE COUNTY YOUTH - VOLUNTEER SIGN UP FOR BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE GIVEAWAY ON SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2021 AT PEOPLE'S CHOICE, 2650 BELVIDERE RD, WAUKEGAN, IL.
It was a perfect day for the amazing ladies of Women United of Lake County to help distribute school supplies and backpacks to Waukegan Public School children. The goal is 1000 backpacks so kids start school with the tools they need to succeed. United Way of Lake County. The Exchange Club of North Chicago was one of the many organizations that volunteered for this exciting event! |
(7/24/21) LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND CAPS NORTH CHICAGO HEALTH FAIR - (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
On Saturday, July 24th from 9:00a-12:00p, the Exchange Club of NC participated in a Health Fair in the North Chicago community. We teamed up with Community Action Partnership (CAPs) and the Lake County Health Dept. to provide and promote Health and Wellness information to the residents in North Chicago. The Health Fair took place on 15th and Hervey, and aside from COVID-19 testing, vaccines and other health info, backpacks were distributed to children ages 6-14 (while supplies last).
(7/20/21) EXCHANGE CLUB GENERAL MEETING AND GUEST SPEAKER
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 - Guest Speaker from the North Chicago Think Tank
Our guest speaker was William Jerard Coleman from the North Chicago Think Tank. Via Zoom, William shared with everyone Think Tank's mission for improving the quality of life for citizens of North Chicago and ways our organization can partner together to make the North Chicago community a better and safer place to live.
Our guest speaker was William Jerard Coleman from the North Chicago Think Tank. Via Zoom, William shared with everyone Think Tank's mission for improving the quality of life for citizens of North Chicago and ways our organization can partner together to make the North Chicago community a better and safer place to live.
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A "Think Tank" is a body of experts providing advice and ideas on specific political or economic problems. But, we are different in that we want to examine the systemic issues rising from our perspective of expert and knowledge transfer. We want to empower the community through strength based education and create spaces for them to use innovation and imagination to solve the problems they face everyday. Will you help us?
Contact William Jerard Coleman, Executive Director at www.northchicagothinktank.org |
2020-2021 Youth Awards
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm, the Exchange Club celebrated and honored our youth in the North Chicago Community during our monthly general meeting. We took time to celebrate our youth for their strong leadership and academic achievements and announced the recipient of the Youth of the Year Scholarship; which we award in memory of one of our past presidents, Elsye Williams.
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2020-2021 YOUTH OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - YARIONNA TIGGS
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Jariel Washington III David Coleman Adrian Rodriquez Juleanna Budna Ulises Maldonado Swany Juarez
APRIL 2021 MARCH 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 JANUARY 2021 DECEMBER 2020 NOVEMBER 2020
APRIL 2021 MARCH 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 JANUARY 2021 DECEMBER 2020 NOVEMBER 2020
2020-2021 A.C.E. (ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE OF EXCELLENCE) AWARD
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This program recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance during their high school years. These changes have enabled the students to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation.
Yarionna Tiggs and Ulises Maldonado North Chicago Community High School |
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2020-2021 YOUNG CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Exchange's Young Citizenship Award honors pre-high school students who daily demonstrate good citizenship both at school and at home. It does not necessarily seek to salute star scholastic or athletic performers. Instead, the program is designed to recognize and encourage youngsters who are honest, hard-working, helpful and fair. In practice, the Young Citizenship Award provides classroom teachers with an effective tool to further motivate promising students.
It also provides Exchangites with an enjoyable opportunity to supply the encouragement that can be so vitally important in shaping the characters of youngsters at an impressionable time in their lives.
It also provides Exchangites with an enjoyable opportunity to supply the encouragement that can be so vitally important in shaping the characters of youngsters at an impressionable time in their lives.
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April 2021 - CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm, the Exchange Club welcomed Executive Director, Carrie Flanigan from the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center located in Gurnee Il for our general meeting. Carrie spoke in detail about her organization and the number of ways we can partner with them; especially during the month of April bringing awareness to the Prevention of Child Abuse programs in the Lake County, IL area. We also celebrated our Youth of the Month for April 2021; Jaried Washington III which shared a view highlights of his aspirations and plans for college. You can also view the video on our Facebook page https://fb.watch/506QfoMMxZ/
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(3/16/21) - EXCHANGE CLUB OF NORTH CHICAGO 2021 MARCH GENERAL MEETING
2020-2021 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION
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We thank those who were able to view via Facebook "Live" or joined us on Tuesday, March 16th for an exciting evening celebrating Heroism and Scholastic Achievement in the North Chicago community. We awarded our 2021 Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, as well as recognized our Youth of the Month winners for February and March.
All the awards presented were virtually via Zoom and "LIVE" on Facebook, sharing each of the winner's accomplishments with our Zoom guests, as well as the general public. Thank you all for supporting this presentation. See details of award presentations below. |
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Detective Carl Sturt Firefighter Leonard Cooksey Adrian Rodriguez/feb '21 David Coleman/Mar '21
(11/24/20) THANKSGIVING DINNERS FOR SENIORS AT KUKLA TOWERS - NORTH CHICAGO, IL
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 / 6:30 pm
Leo Kukla Towers, 15th Street (Jackson Street), North Chicago, IL 60065. The Exchange Club of NC partnered with the Zeta Amicae of Waukegan and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, along with their youth auxiliary to donate Thanksgiving Dinners and all the trimmings to the Kukla Seniors. We will be safely distributing the dinners to 21 seniors to help them celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays. Hens were donated by Fresh Food Market (Owner-George) on Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 |
(11/17/20) EXCHANGE CLUB GENERAL MEETING - SPEAKER AND YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD!
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020 / 6:00PM
The Exchange Club of North Chicago welcomed as November guest speaker and founder of Legacy Reentry Foundation, NFP, George Moore, Jr. Legacy Reentry Foundation is a faith based organization committed to providing relevant resources to the formerly incarcerated and those in need of a second chance. We not only learn what his organization does, but we also discussed ways the Exchange Club of North Chicago can partner with him in the North Chicago community. |
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(10/31/20) SAFETY KIT DISTRIBUTION AND FIRE ALARM SIGN UP!
Great job NC Exchangeites at the North Chicago Fire Station Safety Kit Giveaway!
Another great collaboration between our Exchange Club and the North Chicago Public Safety Committee, the North Chicago Fire Department, AACPG, Illinois Food Bank, People's Gas, and Rocky’s Pizzeria & Ice Cream Shoppe - North Chicago. Our Exchange Club remains active in the community and our members rock!!!
Another great collaboration between our Exchange Club and the North Chicago Public Safety Committee, the North Chicago Fire Department, AACPG, Illinois Food Bank, People's Gas, and Rocky’s Pizzeria & Ice Cream Shoppe - North Chicago. Our Exchange Club remains active in the community and our members rock!!!
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(10/31/20) alderman evans 2nd ward virtual halloween parade
(10/30/20) TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN DRIVE-THRU EVENT!
The Exchange Club of North Chicago and the Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are participating in the below local Halloween events. We are helping to make Halloween and trick-or-treating safer for the little ones. This is a tough year for the kids...Let's bring to them a little fun. For more information on how you can become involved please in box or use the contact information on the flyers.
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(8/18/20) EXCHANGE CLUB 2020 BOOK OF GOLDEN DEEDS AWARD PRESENTATION
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago presented its 2020 Book of Golden Deeds Award on Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00pm. There was excitement and anticipation throughout the evening while everyone awaited the announcement of this year's winner. Among the attendees were those nominated, their nominees, Exchange Club members from the Lake County area, as well as family and friends.
We celebrate all our nominees who have made an impact in the North Chicago community, but there can only be one winner...and the winner is... |
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2020 BOOK OF GOLDEN DEEDS AWARD WINNER! |
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Pamela Brooks - PamDell Printing
- Working with the youth, Pamela annually organizes scholarship fairs for high school seniors at NCCHS to assist and prepare them when applying for local scholarships offered in the community, she volunteers her time reading to Head Start children, ages 3-5, while still finding time to assist with the Allendale girls youth home in North Chicago.
- As an organ recipient herself, she understands the importance of being a spokesperson and recruiter for the Gift of Hope that help those who need organ donations.
- As a member of the Lake County Coalition, Pamela helps ensure the NC community is well represented and obtains the benefits entitled to exercise their voting rights and in completing the 2020 census.
- She has generously donated printing materials from her company, Pam-Dell Printing to various local organizations, as well as donated personal funds to a number of partnerships benefiting Youth, Homeless Citizens, Church events, as well as Educational Arts Programs for Youth in the community.
(5/19) - 2019-2020 Virtual Award Presentation Meeting
The Exchange Club of North Chicago celebrates several individuals in the community for their outstanding heroism, acts of service and academic leadership and achievements. 1) Firefighter of the Year (Juan Lopez),
2) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (Detective Alex Flores), and Youth of the Year (De'Ashalai Blanchard) who was selected from our six previous Youth of the Month awardees. She will receive a $1,000 Scholarship (in memory of Elsye Williams).
2) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year (Detective Alex Flores), and Youth of the Year (De'Ashalai Blanchard) who was selected from our six previous Youth of the Month awardees. She will receive a $1,000 Scholarship (in memory of Elsye Williams).
2019-2020 youth of the month/year program
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.
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(4/21/20) pinwheels for prevention of child abuse
Why Pinwheels for Prevention?
In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention through Pinwheels for Prevention®. On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Exchange Club of North Chicago planted a Pinwheel Garden in front of the North Chicago City Hall to help bring awareness to the Prevention of Child Abuse during the month of April. We've made this an annual activity in collaboration with both the NC City Hall and Vista Healthcare, but due to the COVID-19 concerns, a small group participated only at the North Chicago City Hall location.
In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention through Pinwheels for Prevention®. On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Exchange Club of North Chicago planted a Pinwheel Garden in front of the North Chicago City Hall to help bring awareness to the Prevention of Child Abuse during the month of April. We've made this an annual activity in collaboration with both the NC City Hall and Vista Healthcare, but due to the COVID-19 concerns, a small group participated only at the North Chicago City Hall location.
(2/18/20) YOUTH OF THE MONTH AWARD - january 2020 and FEBRUARY 2020
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January 2020 / Chardea James
The Exchange Club of North Chicago presented Chardea James with the January Student of The Month Award. Chardea has a 3.4 GPA and would like to obtain a degree in Social Work. Her sister is her role model and she plays basketball for North Chicago Community High School. |
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February 2020 / Davion Harris
The Exchange Club of North Chicago presented Davion Harris with the February Student of The Month Award. Davion is part of the Dual Enrollment Program at CLC and has been accepted at Olivet Nazarene University. He plays football and runs track and field for North Chicago Community High School. He's pictured with the Exchange Club Youth Program Chairs, Lenora Woods and Trenda Abbott and his proud mother. |
(12/17/19) General "Holiday" Meeting-Guest Speakers
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago collaborated with the Lake County Zetas at the monthly Exchange general meeting. Tonight's guests were Lisa Bulzoni, MEd, Director of Programs and Beverly Raudabaugh, Governance Chair/Board Member/ Tutor both from Reading Power. Thank you for information regarding your organization Reading Power and the impact you are making with the education of our children. The Zetas presented information on Why Reading Is Important? We listed 10 reasons reading benefits us and why we should cultivate a reading habit today. Contact us to find out how you can become a reading tutor for young children at the organization Reading Power.
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(12/17/19) Youth of the Month Award-December 2019
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Also, tonight the Exchange Club of North Chicago presented Cristina Fernandez with the December Student of The Month Award. Christina has a 4.0 GPA and would like to obtain a business degree. Her goal is to open her own Cafe.
Congratulations Cristina Fernandez! |
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(12/12/19) Senior Breakfast
The Senior Citizens Breakfast has been held in NC for over 33 years and took place at the North Chicago High School, Thursday, December 12 at 8am-9:30am. There a were number of Exchange Club of North Chicago members in attendance of the special event in support of our seniors in the community.
(12/2/19) north chicago Annual Tree Lighting
The Exchange Club of North Chicago members attended the Annual Tree Lighting. We welcomed Santa, enjoyed holiday games, holiday music, and entertainment. Event was hosted by Exchange Club of North Chicago member Mayor Rockingham and other city officials and the community, and was located at the NC Fire Department. Email us to find out how you can become an Exchange Club member.
(11/26/19) One Nation Under God Prayer Breakfast
The Exchange Club of North Chicago members attended the Annual One Nation Under God Prayer Breakfast. Guest speaker was State's Attorney, Mike Nerheim. One Nation Under God Prayer Breakfast is hosted each year during the week of Thanksgiving to bring together communities and businesses to acknowledge and appreciate the blessings of liberty, unity and community.
(11/19/19) Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaways-Kukla Towers
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago collaborated with the Waukegan Zeta Amicae and Lake County Zetas to donate Thanksgiving dinner baskets to seniors at Kukla Towers in North Chicago. Residents played Bingo and were served a light snack. After Bingo and a snack, residents received their Thanksgiving Baskets to help prepare a meal. We were also able to bless other seniors outside of Kukla Towers.
We also took time out to honor seniors who served in the military. We gave each veteran a special appreciation token and certificate. |
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(10/15/19) Youth of the Month-October (Ja'Sion Woods)
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago honored this month's outstanding Student of the Month, Ja'Sion Woods of North Chicago High School. Ja'Sion says his mom is his hero. This statement brought tears to his mom's eyes who was also at the event. His ambition is to be a CEO of his own company.
We will be presenting our Youth of the Month Winners at our general meetings. You can visit us every second Tuesday of each month for our public meeting. We meet 6PM at the North Chicago Foss Park Pavilion - 3124 Argonne Dr., North Chicago, IL. |
(9/28/19) North Chicago Public Safety Event
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Everyone come out on Saturday, September 28th to support the North Chicago Public Safety Fair. The Exchange Club of NC had a table and were raffling a baby item (i.e., baby car seat, baby monitor, booster chair, etc.) every half hour. Thank you to our fellow Exchange Club member, Fire Chief D. Urban and the entire NC Fire Department for donating some of the baby safety items. Thanks to Boppy Inc. for a few of the baby items, as well as the Lake County Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for their baby safety gift to help us raffle off throughout the event. The Lake County Zetas were also passing out information on Baby Safety Tips and assisted with the information table.
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(9/17/19) new Member Spotlight! - Karen Jones, Chocolate Chips Association
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Please welcome our newest Exchange Club of North Chicago member, Karen Jones! Karen is the founder and director of the Chocolate Chip Association - STEM Program for girls. Welcome Karen and we look forward to serving the community with you.
Contact the Exchange Club to find out how you can become a member of this progressive and dynamic organization. |
(9/17/19) general meeting - safe dating workshop-North Chicago Police Department
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Great meeting with guest speakers Quechell Charleston, North Chicago Police Officer Diaz, and Officer Gary.
The September 17th general meeting was in collaboration with the Lake County Zetas. The topic on Safe dating and how you can protect your children was informative and thought provoking. Please contact the Exchange Club of North Chicago at www.exchangeclubnorthchicago.org for more information on tonight's topic and find out how you can obtain a safe baby kit. |
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(8/20/19) General Meeting Guest Speaker - UMMA Center
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Exchange Club of North Chicago general meeting on August 20th. Hamaas A Ibrahim - President, UMMA Center was the guest speaker who shared UMMA's mission of putting a dent into the poverty levels of Lake County.
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(8/20/19) Distinguished Club Secretary & Treasurer Special Presentation
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Also on August 20th, we also had the pleasure of awarding Teresa McSee with the Extinguish Club Treasurer Award and Stella Jones with the Extinguish Club Secretary Award. Both ladies have served the Exchange Club of North Chicago in their board positions since its inception. Hats off to these two ladies who deserve all of the award presentation's accolades. In box us for information on how you can partner or become a member of our community service driven club.
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(8/6/19) national night out - north chicago, il
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On Tuesday, August 6th the members of the Exchange Club of North Chicago attended the National Night Out in North Chicago. We promoted children reading with this year's theme, "Think Outside The Bubble". We handed out FREE children's books. Remember leaders are readers. Help change your community by transforming your mind. You can join the Exchange Club and help create positive change in North Chicago.
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(8/3/19) NORTH CHICAGO COMMUNITY DAYS CAR SHOW
Thank you to the Exchange Club of North Chicago members on a job well done with our annual Community Days Car Show Fundraiser. This year was an even greater success and rumors have it that we've been given the opportunity to include those fabulous two or three-wheeler vehicles (motorcycles...) in next year's event. Thank you to all the car owners for sharing your spectacular vehicles with the public. Your entry helped to raise funds for our Scholarship to deserving youth. We hope to see you back next year.
(7/23/19) THE LION KING MOVIE OUTING WITH KIDS FROM NORTH CHICAGO COMMUNITY
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On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Exchange Club of North Chicago Sponsored a group of local youth to see the movie The Lion King. This was another great opportunity to partner with our State Representative Rita Mayfield's initiative of inspiring our local youth. Her office reached out to us and we were happy to make it happen.
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(7/16/19) GENERAL MEETING/INSTALLATION OF 2019-2020 OFFICERS
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Another successful installation of officers for the 2019-2020 year that friends and guest of the Exchange Club of NC viewed on Tuesday, July 16. Everyone witnessed the swearing in of the new officers by Bill Froese while taking part in a delicious potluck spread to help celebrate the event.
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(7/15/19) 2018-2019 BOOK OF GOLDEN DEEDS AWARD CEREMONY - NC CITY HALL
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Congratulations to all the nominees of the Book of Golden Deeds from the Exchange Club of North Chicago. We celebrated our nominees and announced the winner (secret ballot) at the North Chicago City Hall Council meeting on Monday, July 15th. Our nominees were: Paula Carballido, Ron Mcalister,
Carl Evans, Vance Wyatt and Harold Rollins Jr. And this years award recipient is Harold Rollins Jr. Thank you Exchange Club of North Chicago for your activism, community commitment and awesomeness. |
Book of Golden Deeds Nominees and
Winner: Detective Harold Rollins Jr. |
(5/21/19) - EXCHANGE CLUB GENERAL MEETING WITH UNITED WAY SUCCESS BY 6 PROGRAM
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(5/21/19) - Exchange Club of North Chicago previous President Cynthia Carey with our guest speaker Shareny Mota Initiative Coordinator at United Way of Lake County at our general meeting on May 21st. We plan to partner with another local organization to promote and take advantage of the United Way Success by 6 program. Please be on the look out for upcoming event.
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(5/9/19) - NCCHS AWARD PROGRAM EVENT - youth of the year presentation
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(5/9/19) - The Exchange Club of North Chicago attends the annual award program at North Chicago Community High School to award our 2018-2019 Youth of the Year winner, Joyce Coleman. (Pictured left to right: Trenda Abbott (Youth Program Co-Chair), Pamela Brooks (District Director/Board) and accepting on behalf of Joyce Coleman, Keith Turner (NCCHS Asst Principal)
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(5/6/19) - YOUTH OF THE MONTH/YEAR/A.C.E. AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Thank you to everyone who attended the Ace, Youth of the Month, and Elsye Williams Scholarship Award presentations held Monday, May 6th at the North Chicago City Hall meeting. Congratulations to all the deserving students:
Oct 2018 - Zhanar Young / Nov 2018 - Keyuana James / Dec 2018 - Violeta Cardenas / Jan 2019 - Luis Villa
Feb 2019 - Michael Waiters / Mar 2019 - Neveah Morefield / Apr 2019 - Joyce Coleman
Youth of the Year Winner - Joyce Coleman / A.C.E. Winner - Quadrees Duty
Oct 2018 - Zhanar Young / Nov 2018 - Keyuana James / Dec 2018 - Violeta Cardenas / Jan 2019 - Luis Villa
Feb 2019 - Michael Waiters / Mar 2019 - Neveah Morefield / Apr 2019 - Joyce Coleman
Youth of the Year Winner - Joyce Coleman / A.C.E. Winner - Quadrees Duty
(4/16/19) - GUEST SPEAKER - BEVERLY PHELPS, SISTER TO SISTER PROGRAM and presentation of C.a.r.e.s. packages to north chicago fire department
Great Exchange Club of North Chicago general meeting held on April 16th with guest speaker, Beverly Phelps, M.S., Multicultural Coordinator at College of Lake County discussing programs that engage African-American students and other students of color in the Lake County community to join the Black Student Union and Sister 2 Sister organizations.
We also gave C.A.R.E.S. packages to the North Chicago Fire Department. These packages contain a care bear, a blanket, and information for preventing and reporting child abuse. Fire fighters can give a package to a child they come in contact with during an emergency in the community.
We also gave C.A.R.E.S. packages to the North Chicago Fire Department. These packages contain a care bear, a blanket, and information for preventing and reporting child abuse. Fire fighters can give a package to a child they come in contact with during an emergency in the community.
(4/2/19) - PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE GARDEN DEDICATION (4/2/19)
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago and Rotary Club of North Chicago joined forces to dedicate another Pinwheels Garden to promote the prevention of child abuse campaign at the North Chicago city hall. Some of the following community partners were in attendance; Lake County Children's Advocacy, Nicasa Behavorial Health Services and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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(2/24/19) - MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICAN AMERICANS OF LAKE COUNTY AWARD - PAMELA BROOKS
Our District Director Pam Brooks wins the Most Influential African American Award for Lake County on February 24, 2019. The Exchange Club of North Chicago would like to congratulate Mrs. Pamela Brooks on her award!
(2/13/19) - PADS VOLUNTEER AT SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH
The Exchange Club of North Chicago volunteered their time assisting for the PADS program at the Shiloh Baptist Church. We helped serve individuals, families with children, those suffering from mental illness, and veterans regardless of their reason for being homeless. PADS Lake County provides vital services, such as prevention & diversion, emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, street outreach, and social services.
(1/30/19) - LAKE COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
Volunteers and donations were needed to assist the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless. The Point-In-Time (PIT) Count takes place the last week in January and are a census of all sheltered and un-sheltered homeless persons in each county in the US in a 24-hour period of time. Due to the bad weather, the event was rescheduled from January 30 to February 6, 2019 at 9:30pm. The Exchange Club of North Chicago was in attendance at event and gave a generous donation to the home shelter; along with the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
(1/20/19) - DR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EVENT
The Exchange Club of North Chicago joined the North Shore Baptist Minister's Alliance for their annual Dr. M. L. King Jr. program. Celebrating the dream and legacy of Dr. King, the Exchange Club set up a vendor table distributing anti-bullying premiums and brochures to educate the guests about the organization. The program was held at Mt. Sinai Institutional Baptist Church in North Chicago.
(1/15/19) - GENERAL MEETING GUEST SPEAKER - KAREN JONES, CHOCOLATE CHIPS ASSOCIATION
The Chocolate Chips Association mission is to instill a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Art and Math (S.T.E.M.) in girls, with a goal of increasing interest in STEAM related careers among under represented girls. President and CEO, Karen Jones was guest speaker at the Exchange Club of NC general meeting located at the North Chicago Police Station.
(12/21/18) - exchange club of north chicago 2018 Holiday celebration!
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Preview the highlights of the party celebrating the Christmas holiday with the Exchange Club of North Chicago. There was plenty of food, fun and celebration with the members of the organization and their family.
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(12/18/18) - law enforcement award/guest speaker
Exciting Exchange Club of North Chicago general meeting Tuesday, December 18, 2018. We presented an award to the North Chicago officer of the year, Detective Oscar Gallarzo. Our guest speaker was President of Growing Healthy Veterans, Ellen Ewing.
2017-2018 Law Enforcement of the Year: Detective Oscar Gallarzo
Guest Speaker: Ellen Ewing, President of Growing Healthy Veterans
(12/6/18) - halloween candy & Mcdonald's happy meal toy donation to southern mexico
The Exchange Club of North Chicago gathered candy for a project of sending candy to Mexico, via the Campa family that returns every year. While on Christmas vacation, the Campa's provide the children of a small town in Southern Mexico with American candy and small toys from McDonald’s happy meals. The candy and toys are placed in Christmas piñata’s for the children to break and enjoy. American candy is considered a very special treat to the children. The candy was presented on behalf of the Exchange Club of North Chicago to Mrs. Lorena Campa.
(11/4/18) - lake county honor flight reunion
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Celebrate 5 years of the Lake County Honor Flight! All veterans, guardians, family members, friends, volunteers, and supporters of the Lake County Honor Flight!
Foss Park Golf Course (in the Pavilion) 3124 Argonne Drive North Chicago, IL 60064 |
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It was great to see all the little kids smiling faces. The Exchange Club participated in this year's Trunk or Treat Halloween event in North Chicago at the Community High School parking lot. Happy Halloween!
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(10/27/18) - north chicago public safety fair
The Exchange Club of North Chicago volunteering at the NC Fire Department's Community event during Exchange's National Day of Service. This event was sponsored by one of our Exchange members, Alderman Bonny Mayfield (Public Safety Committee Chair).
(10/27/18) - exchange club of waukegan annual pancake fundraiser
Waukegan Township and The Exchange Club of North Chicago supporting the Waukegan Exchange Club's annual Pancake Fundraiser.
(10/23/18) - chicago bears Reception to honor cancer survivors and caregiver
(The Exchange Club of North Chicago partner in support of the NFL and Chicago Bear's Survivor and Caregiver reception at Halas Hall. This is an annual reception to honor survivors and caregivers in the fight against cancer. ACS is an organization that offers comprehensive free Patient Services. This was mission related and super rewarding for me.
Tackling Cancer Camp with Bears
https://www.teamdraft.org/programs/tackling-cancer/
Tackling Cancer Camp with Bears
https://www.teamdraft.org/programs/tackling-cancer/
(9/23/18) - 10 year anniversary celebration continues
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The Exchange Club of North Chicago is celebrating 10 years of service in the community reflecting on our Programs of Service and the Prevention of Child Abuse. Your support and generous donations demonstrate the mutual passion we all have for the success of this organization and this same passion helps us work together in the North Chicago community to create an energy that allows us to achieve the common goal of making the community a better place to live.
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(8/7/18) - national night out north chicago, il
National Night Out is an event held every year on the first Tuesday in August and it’s a major effort for crime prevention, featuring family-friendly activities and opportunities for the partnerships between law enforcement and the community. The Exchange Club of North Chicago partners with the city of North Chicago to help strengthen relationships between the police and community. This event helps to bridge the gap and establish trust, particularly with the youth in the North Chicago area.
