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A Call To Action: Each n

June 8, 2015, Volume 21, Issue 11

Items in this issue … Exchange’s Newest Clubs New Clubs Chartered – 2014/2015 Officer Election Reports Attention California Exchange Clubs A Special Invitation To New Club Builders Exchange University – A Special Email Notification Convention Package Notice Exchanging Growth Ideas Attention National Board Members and Candidates National Convention and Workshop Schedule MegaRaffle Campaign For Kids Auction Items Needed In Sympathy – Pat Cole, Myron Lee Gardipee

Melissa Ann Headley, Mary Chris Skeldon Bravelets Jewelry Exchange Investigator Award Donate With Clicks, Not Dollars Calendar Teleconference Services Important Reminders National Headquarters Contact Information 97th National Convention – Columbus, Ohio

Convention & Symposium Schedule Highlights Programs of Service & Fundraising Expo Columbus Restaurant Guide

If your club or district participates in Directors & Officers coverage with Philadelphia Insurance, through Brooks Insurance Agency, you may have received a communication that an application is needed for the renewal. It is important that these applications are returned soon so you do not experience a lapse in coverage. Please contact John Heer at 419.254.7343 with questions.

Our Vision – A strong America, safe communities, and unified people.

Our Mission – Exchange, inspiring communities to become better places to live.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE … The Club Leader Planner is updated and available online on Exchange’s website: https://members.nationalexchangeclub.org/sites/default/files/attachements/2015-16%20Club%20Leader%20Planner_1.pdf.

This includes access to the Club Program Development Meeting Form. The meeting must be conducted no later than June 30 and reported to National Headquarters no later than July 15.

Planners will be mailed to club officers soon.

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WELCOME TO EXCHANGE'S NEWEST CLUBS!

Tennessee is "Living Exchange – Investigating the Possibilities!"

We are excited to announce the 27th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Excel Club of Warren County High School, McMinnville, TN. The new club was built by Ashley Wright, Duane Sherrill and Leda Roberts, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of McMinnville, TN, and the Noon Exchange Club of McMinnville, TN. The club chartered with 22 members on May 1, 2015. Past National President McKenzie Roberts conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 6 (Regional Vice President Phil Howard) and the Tennessee District (District President Wayne Tucker, Jr.). Right: Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards and Jim Addis, Director of Club/Member Development and Events, raise the Tennessee flag at Exchange's National Headquarters. Texas is "Living Exchange - Investigating the Possibilities!" We are excited to announce the 28th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Excel Club of Ellison High School, Killeen, TX. The new club was built by Mark Hyde and Geraldine Lorio, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Killeen, TX. The club chartered with 18 members on May 7, 2015. Volunteer Field Representative Earnest Remedies conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 5 (Regional Vice President Robert Hester) and the Texas District (District President Richard Young).

Currents A bulletin for Exchange Club leaders, is published monthly by The National Exchange Club. Address: 3050 Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43606-1700.

419.535.3232 Fax: 419.535.1989

Website: www.nationalexchangeclub.org Email: info@nationalexchangeclub.org

Editor Publisher Gail Weller Tracey Edwards Executive Manager Executive Vice President and CEO

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Above: Members of the Exchange Excel Club of Ellison High School, Killeen, TX, with Earnest Remedies, Geraldine Lorio, Richard Young and Mark Hyde.

Left: Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards and Jim Addis, Director of Club/Member Development and Events, raise the Texas flag at Exchange's National Headquarters.

South Carolina is "Exchange Strong!" We are excited to announce the 29th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming The Citadel Exchange Club of Charleston, SC, the first college-based Exchange Club to be made up of alumni and friends!

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The Citadel Exchange Club of Charleston, SC, was built by Fred Whittle, Bill Yaeger and Jay Wallace. This exciting club is based on the campus of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Charleston, SC. The club chartered with 36 members on May 11, 2015. Volunteer Field Representative Elizabeth Grantham conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 10 (Regional Vice President Barbara Orr) and the South Carolina District (District President Robert Lowe).

Above: Members of The Citadel Exchange Club of Charleston, SC, with National President-Elect and Citadel alumnus Daniel McQueeney, Club Builders Jay Wallace and Bill Yaeger and VFR Elizabeth Grantham.

Right: National President-Elect and Citadel alumnus Daniel McQueeney and Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards raise the South Carolina flag at Exchange's National Headquarters.

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North Dakota is "Living Exchange - Investigating the Possibilities!" We are excited to announce the 30th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Club of Bismarck-Mandan, ND. The Exchange Club of Bismarck-Mandan, ND, was built by Aisha Vadell, Dakota Territory District President Jan Bohling and Lore Schneider, and was sponsored by the Dakota Territory District. The club chartered with 20 members on May 19, 2015. Volunteer Field Representative Deb Fuglie conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 3 (Regional Vice President James Ruzon) and the Dakota Territory District (District President Jan Bohling).

Left: Some members of the Exchange Club of Bismarck-Mandan, ND, with Exchange Leadership at the club's POM.

Right: Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards and Jim Addis, Director of Club/Member Development and Events, raise the North Dakota flag at Exchange's National Headquarters.

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Oklahoma is "Living Exchange - Investigating the Possibilities!" We are excited to announce the 31st new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Excel Club of Fort Gibson High School, Fort Gibson, OK. The new club was built by Mid-America District President Mike Hewitt, Darrin Smith and Region 5 Vice President Robert Hester, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Muskogee, OK. The club chartered with 15 members on May 26, 2015. Region 5 Vice President Robert Hester conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 5 and the Mid-America District.

Above: Some members of the Exchange Excel Club of Fort Gibson High School, Fort Gibson, OK, with Exchange Leadership and sponsor club members at the P.O.M.

Right: Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards and Jim Addis, Director of Club/Member Development and Events, raise the Oklahoma flag at Exchange's National Headquarters.

To all the new members ... welcome to Exchange!

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NEW CLUBS CHARTERED – 2014/2015 No. DATE NAME MBRS SPONSOR DISTRICT BUILDERS

1 8.14.14 Exchange Excel Club of Ernesto Ramos Antonini Fine Arts School, Yauco, Puerto Rico

20 Yauco, PR Puerto Rico Maria Olivieri Nildin Ortiz

2 8.28.14 Exchange Excel Club of Providence School of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

24 Jacksonville, FL Florida Rick Costner Steve Rawlins

3 8.28.14 Exchange Excel Club of University Christian School, Jacksonville, FL

30 Jacksonville, FL Florida David Ledbetter Steve Rawlins

4 9.11.14 Exchange Excel Club of Pine Lake Prep, Mooresville, NC

63 Mooresville/ Lake Norman, NC

North Carolina Vickie Ketchie Barbara Orr Paul Summerville

5 9.23.14 Exchange Excel Club of Giles County High School, Pulaski, TN

39 Pulaski, TN Tennessee Daniel Haney Paul Manke Joe Young

6 9.30.14 Exchange Excel Club of Richland High School, Pulaski, TN

33 Pulaski, TN Tennessee Daniel Haney Paul Manke Joe Young

7 9.23.14 Exchange Excel Club of Eugenio Maria de Hostos School, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

50 Sultana-Mayaguez, PR

Puerto Rico Silkia Obregon Maria Olivieri Nildin Ortiz

8 9.30.14 Timpanogos Exchange Club of Orem, UT

20 Utah Valley, UT Rocky Mountain

Deb Jackson

9 10.8.14 Exchange Excel Club of Fort Walton Beach High School, FL

32 Emerald Coast, FL

Florida Ron Garriga Gale Jones

10 11.6.14 Exchange Excel Club of Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale, FL

51 Pompano Beach, FL

Florida Larry Crismond

11 11.11.14 Exchange Excel Club of Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, Hollywood, SC

17 St. Paul’s Parish, SC

South Carolina Genevieve Smoak

12 11.17.14 Exchange Excel Club of New Summit School, Jackson, MS

15 North Jackson, MS

Mississippi Diane Sullivan Ken Sullivan

13 11.19.14 Youth Guidance Exchange Excel Club Pathfinders of Vero Beach, FL

19 Treasure Coast-Vero Beach, FL

Florida Kim Prado

14 12.8.14 Exchange Excel Club of Monserrate Leon de Irizarry High School, Cabo Rojo, PR

24 Cabo Rojo, PR Puerto Rico Nildin Ortiz Ramon Santaliz

15 12.8.14 Exchange Excel Club of Florencia Garcia High School, Moca, PR

19 Moca, PR Puerto Rico Mayra Cancel Luis Alfredo Cuerdo

16 12.16.14 Breakaway Exchange Excel Club of Tucson, AZ

23 Santa Rita, Tucson, AZ

Southwest Rob Davidson Claresie Mobley

17 12.16.14 Exchange Junior Excel Club of Donelson Middle School, Nashville, TN

17 Donelson- Hermitage Area, TN

Tennessee Phil Howard Wayne Tucker, Jr.

18 12.18.14 Exchange Excel Club of Magnet School, Chambersburg, PA

29 Chambersburg, PA

Mid-Atlantic Debra Crawford Heidi Lebitz Tracy Rush

19 1.13.15 Exchange Excel Club of Naugatuck High School, Naugatuck, CT

15 Naugatuck, CT Connecticut Cliff Kiernan Leslie Mazur

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No. DATE NAME MBRS SPONSOR DISTRICT BUILDERS

20 2.9.15 Exchange Excel Club of Burroughs High School, Ridgecrest, CA

19 Ridgecrest, CA California/ Nevada

Andy Anderson Patti Jeglum

21 2.17.15 Exchange Excel Club of Cane Bay High School, Cane Bay, SC

46 Cane Bay, SC South Carolina James Gaskins Mike Gaston Elizabeth Grantham

22 3.3.15 Exchange Club of South Brevard County, FL

23 Sebastian, FL Florida Eva Chapman Karen McElveen Leslie Purdy Phyllis Smith Paul Williamson

23 3.10.15 Exchange Excel Club of Marshall High School, Marshall, MI

19 Marshall, MI Michigan Theresa Chaney Michelle Mack

24 4.8.15 Exchange Excel Club of Butte High School, Butte, MT

28 Butte, MT Yellowstone James Stilwell

25 4.20.15 Exchange Excel Club of Murray, UT 31 Murray, UT Rocky Mountain

Brandon Burningham Sheri VanBibber

26 4.22.15 Exchange Excel Club of Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA

26 Porterville, CA California/ Nevada

Pete Lara Betty Luna

27 5.1.15 Exchange Excel Club of Warren County High School, McMinnville, TN

22 McMinnville and Noon, McMinnville, TN

Tennessee Leda Roberts Duane Sherrill Ashley Wright

28 5.7.15 Exchange Excel Club of Ellison High School, Killeen, TX

18 Killeen, TX Texas Mark Hyde Geraldine Lorio

29 5.11.15 The Citadel Exchange Club of Charleston, SC

36 Charleston, SC South Carolina Jay Wallace Fred Whittle Bill Yaeger

30 5.19.15 The Exchange Club of Bismarck-Mandan, ND

20 Dakota Territory District

Dakota Territory

Jan Bohling Lore Schneider Aisha Vadell

31 5.26.15 The Exchange Excel Club of Fort Gibson High School, Fort Gibson, OK

15 Muskogee, OK Mid-America Bob Hester Mike Hewitt Darrin Smith

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OFFICER ELECTION REPORTS In accordance with Article XIV (Meetings), Section 3, of the Exchange Club Bylaws, officer elections should be held in March or April. Club officers still have time to submit 2015/2016 officers on Exchange’s website. Your help providing this information will be much appreciated. Completing your election report will ensure your club and its leaders are included in all national activities. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Contact: memberservices@nationalexchangeclub.org.

Attention California Exchange Clubs,

Please use the following number when filing with the State of California Franchise Tax Board: 3657592

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A SPECIAL INVITATION TO NEW EXCHANGE CLUB BUILDERS

Dear Exchange Club Builder, You are a member of an elite group of Exchangites dedicated to moving Exchange forward in communities across America. We are pleased to have an opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation for your hard work and commitment, on behalf of Exchange. At the request of National President Tom Karnes, you are cordially invited to a special, invitation-only luncheon Saturday, August 1, 2015, at 12:10 p.m., in the Knox Room on the 2nd floor, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, during Exchange’s 97th National Convention in Columbus, OH. The luncheon will be complimentary to 2014–2015 New Club Builders, and $35 each for past New Club Builders and guests. Please reserve your seats to Jonathan Green, at 214.608.9050 or jgreen@NationalExchangeClub.org, no later than Friday, July 24, 2015. I hope you will attend this special gathering in your honor, and we look forward to celebrating with you in Columbus! Yours in Exchange, Tracey Edwards, Executive Vice President EXCHANGE UNIVERSITY Exchange University is a valuable online training resource available to all Exchange Club members. Not only is this educational opportunity an important training tool designed to assist officers and directors in their leadership roles, it is also a requirement for many national awards, including:

Distinguished Club President Award Distinguished Club Secretary Award Distinguished Club Treasurer Award Distinguished District Director Award

The submission of officer election reports each year (due by April 30) to National Headquarters, initiates the automatic enrollment of a club’s President, Secretary, Treasurer and all District Directors. Please be sure to check your membership records to verify we have accurate email addresses for these individuals.

Although these courses may be taken anytime throughout the year, completion of a course is required within 30 days of taking office if an officer desires to achieve any of the above awards. Courses are conducted online and each concludes with a multiple choice test. Certificates are mailed upon completion. For additional information, please contact: memberservices@nationalexchangeclub.org.

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Attention All National and District Leaders … additional information about Exchange University! Please inform 2015/2016 incoming club officers to be on the lookout for an email regarding Exchange University enrollment. It will come from LMS@thrivesystem.com, with the subject line “ XC - Exchange University Course Available”. This email will include their username, password and the link to take them directly to the course. Once completed, they will receive a certificate in the mail. This is valuable tool to help them in their role as club officer! As stated above, this course is a requirement to earn the Distinguished Officer award and must be completed within 30 days of taking office.

CONVENTION PACKAGE NOTICE

Attention: National Board Members, NEC Foundation Trustees and Past National Presidents … NEC Policy Statement No. 1.9 (National Convention Expense Allowance) states that complimentary Convention All-Events Packages will be provided for each National Board member and for his or her spouse in attendance at the National Convention. A complimentary Convention All-Events package is also provided for each NEC Foundation Trustee in attendance and each Past National President attending the convention. To ensure that your package and badge are properly prepared and available upon your arrival at Hyatt Regency Columbus, in Columbus, Ohio, please submit a completed Convention Package Registration form to National Headquarters by June 15, 2015. Registering for a complimentary convention package cannot be completed and submitted online. It must be printed or downloaded, completed and then forwarded to National Headquarters via mail, fax or email. A copy of the form is included in Exchange Today Magazine, or it can be downloaded from Exchange’s website. Contact: financial@nationalexchangeclub.org. EXCHANGING GROWTH IDEAS Are your fundraisers bringing in a "BANG FOR YOUR CLUB?" Fundraisers can be fun and exciting to its members and the community. Successful events can also leave a long-standing impact and presence in the community. They can strengthen clubs' community service efforts and strengthen membership growth. Several organizations' fundraisers are competing for the same EVENTS, DATES, LOCATIONS, and ATTENDEES. It is becoming more difficult to hold successful fundraisers because of the increased number of fundraisers being held in communities. Many fundraisers are reporting a decrease in dollars raised every year.

Many clubs are changing and need to keep up with their changing members. For example, there are numerous golf outings. Clubs need to consider, "Are we still making a profit?" "Are we able to obtain sponsorships from those who have contributed in the past?" "Is this fundraiser still interesting to the club's members?" Clubs should have a fundraising committee that tracks and reviews expenses after every event to ensure profit. Even if it is a small increase, there should be an increase on the club's profits every year. Consider changing venues and/or vendors if it would be more cost

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effective. When developing new fundraisers, always start small and cost-effective, and then build up the event. After tweaking and adding to the event, and establishing the event, there should be a strategy to increase profits and create an event that is more interesting and better attended. If there are many similar community fundraisers, find ways to compete with events in the area by making your events stand out. Many clubs are joining with other groups to host events - collaborating with other clubs, organizations, or causes can provide added community service value. Is your Exchange Club fundraiser getting the recognition it deserves through newspapers, radio, social media, banners, and other recognition. Is the Exchange Club's name being publicly associated with the event? Make sure your event has an audience before, during, and after the event! Put your marketing efforts to good use and get your Exchange Club recognized! Trends in Youth Programs have increased and are very popular with clubs that hold fundraisers to support such efforts. Many club members enjoy serving the youth and fundraisers should reflect what interests the group. Survey members' interests to ensure the group is still excited about the cause for which it is raising money. It is important to serve the members needs while serving the community. Make your changes now for the upcoming year and you will get more "bang out of your projects! Contact: growth@nationalexchangeclub.org IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS AND CANDIDATES Current National Board members and national candidates should note the following activities scheduled at the 97th National Convention in Columbus:

Tuesday, July 28 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. NEC Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, July 29 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pre-Convention Meeting of the National Board of Directors 12 noon – 1 p.m. NEC National Board of Directors/Past National Presidents Lunch Thursday, July 30 9 – 11 a.m. Opening Convention Session – All candidates will be announced. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Exchange’s Programs of Service and Fundraising Expo 12:30 – 2 p.m. Exchange Club National Project Luncheon 2:15 – 4 p.m. Convention Session 2 – Proposed Amendments 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. National Candidate Forum – Any candidates with opposition for national office are

scheduled to participate in the National Candidate Forum. Any regional caucuses will follow for regions with opposition.

Friday, July 31 9 – 11 a.m. Convention Session 3 – Elections – All candidates with opposition, who will be voted on by the convention delegates, will have the opportunity to give a five-minute

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presentation to the convention body during Convention Session 3. Each candidate without opposition will be given one minute to introduce himself or herself to convention delegates. Voting will immediately follow.

11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Exchange’s Programs of Service and Fundraising Expo 12:30 – 2 p.m. One Nation Under God Luncheon Saturday, August 1 10:15 a.m. – 12 noon Convention Session 4 – Members of the 2014/2015 National Board of Directors will

be introduced; and National President Designate Dan McQueeney will address the convention body during this session.

1:15 – 3 p.m. NEC Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting 6:30 – 7 p.m. Exchange Annual Banquet – The 2015/2016 National Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees will be installed during the Exchange Annual Banquet.

Men are asked to wear a black tux, and women are asked to wear suitable formal attire.

Sunday, August 2 8 – 12 noon Post-Convention Meeting of the National Board of Directors (NEC Board Members should schedule departures after 12 noon.) Regional Vice President Training Requirement The NEC Bylaws require all Regional Vice President candidates (who have not previously served on the National Board of Directors) to undergo training before their election on the responsibilities of a Regional Vice President. A test has been emailed to each individual required to undergo this training. Upon completion, the test must be submitted to National Headquarters. Candidates will be notified of results. Candidates Running From the Convention Floor The National Bylaws allow further nominations from the floor of the National Convention. Anyone desiring to do so must submit his or her intention to run from the floor in writing to the Executive Vice President prior to 9:00 p.m. on the first day of the convention. A special form for this purpose will be available from the Convention Registration Area. The form must be endorsed in writing by three delegates from three different clubs, within a person’s region, other than the candidate’s own club. Although completed forms for candidates running from the floor must be submitted by 9:00 p.m. on July 30, any candidate running from the floor of the convention who submits his or her completed form by 2:15 p.m. that day will be eligible to participate in the National Candidate Forum, scheduled for 4:15 p.m. that afternoon. Contact: admin@nationalexchangeclub.org. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER …

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NATIONAL CONVENTION SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Exchange's MegaRaffle is open to everyone. Exchange Clubs and Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Centers will receive $10 back for each ticket they sell! Download a sheet of MegaRaffle information cards to spread the word. Simply cut them out and keep them in a handy place. Give them to friends, family, and co-workers, so they can help support Exchange as well as have the opportunity to win up to $100,000!

www.ExchangeRaffle.com

Follow MegaRaffle news and updates on Facebook!

CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS Campaign for Kids is a great way for Exchange Clubs to fulfill project-driven goals! Schedule your club's project or make a contribution to this year's Campaign for Kids now. The campaign supports Exchange's Youth Programs - including Youth of the Year and Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) Scholarships, as well as the National Project, the prevention of child abuse. Contact: development@nationalexchangeclub.org.

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AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED

IN SYMPATHY Pat Cole – Pat Cole, of Waterloo, IA, passed away at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Pat had served as 2013/14 President of the Heartland District prior to its merge into the present Lakes and Prairies District. She had been an active member of the Exchange Club of Waterloo, IA, since June, 1990. Pat was co-owner and manager of Cole Photography and also a travel agent with Humble Travel, Travel and Transport; and manager of the Waterloo office of AAA Iowa, retiring in 2008. She served on Friends of Hospice Board, Waterloo Regional Airport Board, YWCA Board and the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony Board. Survivors include her husband, Dick; son, Rob (Rhonda) Cole, of Elk Run Heights; daughters, Jody (David) Dvorak of West Liberty, Suzanne Cole of Cedar Rapids, Leslie Nelson of Overland Park, KS, and Glori Ann (Ron) Byrd of Western Springs, IL; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, John (Deb) Murphy of Waterloo and two sisters, Rae (Dennis) Freet of Dysart and Coleen (Diome) Alcomendas of Vancouver, Wash. Services were Tuesday, May 26, at St. Edward Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

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Messages of condolences may be sent to Dick Cole at: 1514 Pinnacle Place, Waterloo, IA 50701. Memorials may be directed to: Cedar Valley Hospice, 2001 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50702; or, the Exchange Club of Waterloo. Myron Lee Gardipee – Myron Lee Gardipee, partner of Teresa Nygaard, Director of The Parenting Place, our Exchange Club CAP Center in Missoula, Montana. Myron passed away May 7 in Florence, Montana. Myron joined the Army following high school graduation, during which time he was stationed in Germany where his duties included mechanics. Afterwards, he enrolled in college and earned an Associate’s Degree from Missoula College; a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at the University of Montana; and a Master’s Degree in Social Work in Walla Walla, Washington. He had just recently started to pursue his Ph.D. Music was also a very large part of Myron’s life, either playing his guitar as part of a band, creating new songs, or producing and recording many songs that were meaningful to his heart. Myron is survived by his loving partner, Teresa Nygaard, and her daughter, Heather; his children, Alex Gardipee-Miller, Justine and Brynn Hofland; his grandchildren, Jameson and Nolah; his mother, Diana Foster-Brown; a brother, Earle; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of Myron’s life was held May 17. Any messages of condolences may be sent to Teresa, in care of: The Parenting Place, 1644 South 8th Street, Missoula, MT 59806. Additionally, any memorial contributions would be appreciated to The Parenting Place, one of Myron’s favorite causes. Additional information is available at: http://www.whitesittfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=648202 Melissa Ann Headley – Melissa Ann Headley, granddaughter of VFR and Past National Board Member Bob and Agnes Sharp, of Millville, NJ, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Cooper University Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a tragic motor vehicle accident. Melissa was born in Vineland on October 22, 2006, and was a second grade student at the Rieck Avenue School. She was an honor roll student and was recently accepted into the Gifted and Talented Program. Melissa was a member of Girl Scout Troop #51203 and a parishioner of St. Isadore Church, Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, where she sang in the children’s choir. Her family had just come together to celebrate her First Holy Communion in April. Melissa accompanied Bob and Agnes to numerous Exchange events, including many National and Bi-District Conventions. She had an infectious personality, a beautiful smile and quickly became a special friend to all – an amazing young lady! She will be very sorely missed. Melissa is survived by her father, Thomas Headley; grandparents, Bob and Agnes Sharp; grandmother, Mary Yanson, grandmother, Cathy Headley; great-grandfather, Frank Ferrillo; and several aunts and uncles, cousins and great aunts and uncles.

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Visitation was Wednesday, May 27, at the Barr Funeral Home in Millville. A Mass of Christian Burial was held the following day at St. Isidore the Farmer Church, Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, 1655 Magnolia Road, Vineland, NJ 08361-6598. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations are made to benefit the youth program at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish. Messages of condolences may be sent to Melissa’s grandparents, Bob and Agnes Sharp at: 1028 Pineview Terrace, Millville, NJ 08332. Online condolences may be left at: http://www.barrfuneralhome.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3120818&fh_id=12223

Mary Chris Skeldon – Mary Chris Skeldon, former Director of Communications at the National Exchange Club Headquarters Office, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 23, 2015, following an 18-year battle with breast cancer. Mary Chris was born to Ralph and Sophie Zychowicz, first-generation immigrants from Poland and lived her entire life in the Toledo area. She graduated from the University of Toledo with a bachelor’s degree in communication. Prior to joining staff of The National Exchange Club in January, 2011, Mary Chris had a long, impressive career in public service. She began working with the City of Toledo when she was 16 years old, working at the puppet theatre at Ottawa Park. For the next 40 years, she worked for the City in numerous capacities. Mary Chris helped start the City’s recycling program and was the first Recycling Coordinator. She was the Public Information Officer for Toledo City Mayors Carty Finkbeiner and Jack Ford. U.S. Congress Woman Marcy

Kaptur commented: “As wife, mother, friend and dedicated public servant, Mary Chris Zychowicz Skeldon lived to give life to others. Her strong family and her professional pursuits have built our City into a more gracious and enduring community. Mary Chris embodies the words ‘a mother for us all.’” Although Mary Chris was a member of The National Exchange Club staff for a relatively short period of time, she made a tremendous impact, which changed the tone and direction of our communication efforts to make it be more about the member. She was very instrumental in advancing a polished and professional look for all communications-related items. 2013/2014 National President Don Wright commented that Mary Chris offered great ideas that moved Exchange forward, and provided invaluable assistance in formulating and promoting his message of Parading the Spirit of Exchange with Passion and Commitment. She left employment at The National Exchange Club in June, 2013. When first diagnosed with cancer in 1997, Mary Chris had stage-four breast cancer and was told she had a year to live. She received a bone-marrow transplant at Cleveland Clinic and remained cancer-free for the next 13 years. When the cancer returned in 2011, Mary Chris underwent various clinical drug trials through the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit. Eventually, due to significant side effects of recent treatments, she stopped taking the treatments about a month ago. Mary Chris lived to see her daughter, Maureen, marry Benjamin Hildebrand on Friday, May 22, at her bedside in Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Her appreciation for life, positive outlook and fighting spirit are cherished by her family.

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From 2014 to 2015, Mary Chris served as president of the board of directors of Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio. Executive Director Mary Westphal said her leadership was a “game-changer” for the foundation because of her empathy with others who had fought breast cancer. During the time Mary Chris was president, the foundation saw a quarter-million-dollar increase in revenues. At the Komen 20th anniversary Pink Ribbon Gala in 2013, she was honored with a standing ovation. She told guests she took her doctor’s advice, which was “you stay in life and leave the cancer to me.” Surviving are her husband, Martin; sons, Mark and John; daughter, Maureen Hildebrand (Ben); brothers, Ralph and Michael Zychowicz; sister, Carol Dupuis; and three grandchildren. A memorial mass was celebrated at GESU Church, Thursday, May 28. The family suggests tributes to Susan G. Komen Foundation at: http://ww5.komen.org/kl.html. Messages of condolences may be sent to: Martin Skeldon, 4762Carskaddon, Toledo, Ohio 43615. Condolences may also be left online at: www.ansberg-west.com#sthash.DrcvHVgI.dpuf For additional information, please visit: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?pid=174931557 Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

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Member Recruiter Members New Club Building Recruiter Recruited

July John Bibeau, Penns Grove, NJ 5

August John Schoen, Irondale, AL 5 Steve Rawlins, Jacksonville, FL (2 clubs)

September Paul Summerville, Mooresville/Lake Norman, NC

24 Larry Crismond, Pompano Beach, FL 16 mbrs.

October Ursula Rushing, Killeen, TX 13

November Paul Summerville, Mooresville/Lake Norman, NC

10 Marilyn McGregor, North Jackson, MS Diane Sullivan, North Jackson, MS, and Millington, TN Ken Sullivan, North Jackson, MS, and Millington, TN

(1 club)

December Cindy Adamowski, Noon, Midland, MI Larry Crismond, Pompano Beach, FL Ken Sullivan, North Jackson, MS, and Millington, TN

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January Donna McLaney, Troy, AL 21 Cliff Kiernan, Naugatuck, CT (1 club)

February Scott Swain, Utah Valley, UT 8 James Gaskins, Cane Bay, SC Elizabeth Grantham, Isle of Palms and Cane Bay, SC

(1 club)

March Veronica Huzzard, Sarasota Business and Manatee River Business Exchange Club, FL

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April Maureen Murphy, Collegiate, Huntingdon College & Montgomery, AL Mark Poisson, Tempe, AZ Robert Sutton, Killeen, TX

4 4 4

Jim Stilwell, Butte, MT (1 club)

May Emely Medina, Breakaway, Tucson, AZ 3 William Yaeger, Jr., The Citadel, Charleston, SC

(1 club)

National President Tom Karnes' "Living Exchange – Investigating the Possibilities" video can now be found on the homepage of the website and Exchange's YouTube channel. We encourage you to watch, and share, this overview of the 2014-2015 campaign and the great things planned for the year!

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DONATE WITH CLICKS, NOT DOLLARS Please keep in mind two great ways everyone can easily donate to The National Exchange Club Foundation without having to spend any additional out-of-pocket money. When shopping online, the NEC Foundation is listed with two different retailers that “give back” – AmazonSmile and/or iMyne. If you’re not already registered with these retailers, it’s easy. There are links to both of them below. Please select The National Exchange Club Foundation as your charity of choice.

What is AmazonSmile?

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Contact: development@nationalexchangeclub.org. EXCHANGE LEADERS’ CALENDAR AND IMPORTANT DATES

***Requests for national representatives must be submitted to National Headquarters in writing.*** Weekend of June 12-14 –

California/Nevada District Convention; Culver City, CA – Immediate Past National President Don Wright Mississippi District Convention – Region 3 Vice President Jim Ruzon Puerto Rico District Convention – National President Tom Karnes Sierra Pacific District Convention; Feather Falls Casino and Lodge; Oroville, CA – National President- Elect Dan McQueeney Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast District Convention; Baton Rouge, LA – Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards

June 18 – POM of the new Exchange Club of Hancock County, IN – National President Tom Karnes

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Weekend of June 19-20 – Mid-America District Convention; Hard Rock Casino and Hotel; Tulsa, OK – Region 7 Vice President Misty Hintz North Carolina District Convention; Mooresville – National Treasurer Anne Marie Logue

Weekend of June 26-28 –

Alabama District Convention; Birmingham – Region 6 Vice President Phil Howard Lincolnland District Convention; Quincy, IL – Region 5 Vice President Bob Hester Yellowstone District Convention; Big Sky Resort; Bozeman, MT, area – National President Tom Karnes

June 26 – Exchange Club of Albany, GA; Installation of Officers; Albany, GA – Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards June 26 – Exchange Club of Savannah, GA; Installation of Officers; Savannah, GA – National President-Elect Dan McQueeney July 2-5 – Exchange Club of Naperville’s Annual Ribfest; Naperville, IL – National President Tom Karnes. (Specific dates to be determined.) July 29-August 1 – 97th National Convention; Hyatt Regency Columbus; Columbus, OH September 11 – Exchange Club of Tempe, Arizona’s Healing Field; Tempe, AZ – National President-Elect Dan McQueeney September 11 – 90th Anniversary Celebration of the Exchange Club of Alpena, MI – Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards October 21-25 – 51st National Leadership Conference and Court of Honor Induction Ceremony – to include the Fall Meeting of the National Board of Directors, October 21 (board arrival date, October 21); Leadership Conference, October 22-24 (DPE arrival date, October 21); Court of Honor Ceremony, October 24 (Departures, October 25). (Details confirming specific arrival and departure dates will be provided at a later date.) January 13-16, 2016 – Mid-Year Meeting; Hyatt Regency Houston; Houston, TX – to include the Mid-Year Meeting of the National Board of Directors, January 14 (arrival, January 13); Mid-Year Conference, 15-16 (arrival, January 14). (Important details specifying exact arrival and departure dates will be provided at a later date.) Future National Conventions: July 13-16, 2016 – 98th National Convention; Hyatt Regency Houston; Houston, TX July 12-15, 2017 – 99th National Convention; Hyatt Regency Jacksonville; Jacksonville, FL July 11-14, 2018 – 100th National Convention; J. A. Nugget Hotel; Reno, NV

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TELECONFERENCE SERVICES – Teleconference meetings provide a very reliable, cost-effective way to bring district members together and keep the lines of communication open. Your National Headquarters will be happy to assist you in setting up a call. Let us know the date and time for your meeting; we will provide you with a toll-free dial-in number and passcode each person will use to access the call. Calls are invoiced at five cents per person per minute. To schedule a call, please email Executive Manager Gail Weller at: gweller@nationalexchangeclub.org. IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR 2015 – The IRS has adjusted its optional standard mileage rate to $0.575/mile for 2015. The National Exchange Club’s policy is to reimburse board members for Exchange-related travel up to their budget at a rate that is half of that of the IRS, or $0.29/mile.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS …

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP CLOSEOUT DEADLINE … The membership closeout deadline each month is noon, Eastern Time, on the last working day of the month – with the exception of June. Please ensure that new member data is entered by this time. To expedite your new member’s entry date, please enter on the Member Resources section of the database. This ensures that your new member is entered in real time, with no postal delivery delay. If you are using new member certification cards, new members will be entered on the date the card is received at National Headquarters. Note: In June, the deadline is midnight, Eastern Time, on the last working day of the month.

ATTENTION REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS, DISTRICT PRESIDENTS AND DISTRICT PRESIDENTS-ELECT …

Reports are due by the 5th of each month for District Presidents and District Presidents-Elect. Monthly reports are due from Regional Vice Presidents by the 7th of each month. The forms can be found on Exchange’s website: www.nationalexchangeclub.org. Click on: Member Resources, Forms, and scroll down to District or National. Please complete your report each month, as the information gathered is very valuable to your national leaders and staff. Monthly reports should be emailed to:

National President Tom Karnes, tkarnes15@gmail.com National President-Elect Dan McQueeney, tcrtape@comcast.net Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards, tedwards@nationalexchangeclub.org Executive Manager Gail Weller, gweller@nationalexchangeclub.org Your National Growth Team, at: growth@nationalexchangeclub.org Any Volunteer Field Representatives (VFRs) in your region/district. Additionally, each Regional Vice President should copy his/her District Presidents and District

Presidents-Elect; and, each DP and DPE should copy his/her Regional Vice President.

ATTENTION NEC FOUNDATION TRUSTEES – Monthly reports are due by the 7th; email to: NEC Foundation Secretary Tracey Edwards, tedwards@nationalexchangeclub.org NEC Foundation President Dennis Koch, dgkoch@dgkochcpa.com And, to: development@nationalexchangeclub.org

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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS CONTACT INFORMATION Below is a list identifying various departments and areas of responsibility at the National Headquarters office. Phone – 419.535.3232. To place or inquire about an Exchange MarketPlace order, please visit: shop@nationalexchangeclub.org. The National Exchange Club Administrative/Executive admin@nationalexchangeclub.org Tracey Edwards, Executive Vice President Gail Weller, Executive Manager

Organizational administration and governance

Bylaw and policy information

National representative assignments; travel authorizations

Monthly Currents newsletter Child Abuse Prevention Services cap@nationalexchangeclub.org Genevieve Stults, Director Zac Shoup, CAP Services Program Specialist

CAP program information; program development

Exchange Club Center services Club/Member Development & Events growth@nationalexchangeclub.org Jim Addis, Director Jonathan Green, Membership Development Manager Louise Kachmarik, Membership Development Manager

National club building

Leadership and member development

Volunteer Field Representatives

Meeting/conference/convention planning Communications commun@nationalexchangeclub.org magazine@nationalexchangeclub.org Kristie Lindau, Director Julie Pardee, Communications Manager Gayle Heer, Communications Specialist

Publications and Exchange Today magazine

Public and media relations

NEC website

Biographical information and photo archives

Finance financial@nationalexchangeclub.org Roda Charney, Senior Financial Specialist Jackie Lewis, Finance Manager

Accounting; accounts payable/receivable processing; IRS issues

Intellectual property management

Insurance

Human resources Member Services memberservices@nationalexchangeclub.org Dixie Smarszcz, Senior Member Service Specialist Sally Akers, Member Service Specialist Sheila Johnson, Member Service Specialist

Database maintenance; officer and address changes; membership and club records

Club and district historical information

Mailing label orders

General member service requests

National awards/Programs of Service

Supply orders and inquiries Physical Operations Jim Baer, Director Christina Pawlaczyk, Physical Operations Specialist

Printing of Exchange publications

District bulletin printing; kit assembly

Building maintenance

Supply and product fulfillment operations

Shipping and receiving The National Exchange Club Foundation development@nationalexchangeclub.org Debbie Baldwin, Development Manager

Donor development, corporate/foundation support

Fundraising events and planned giving

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