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January 9, 2015, Volume 21, Issue 6

Items in this issue … Exchange’s Newest Clubs New Clubs Chartered – 2014/2015 Stand Up America – Say The Pledge The National Exchange Club Website Face-Lift! Triple Crown Exchange Investigator Award National Candidate Filing Deadline – April 1, 2015 NEC Policy Statement 1.1 – Candidate Activity Winter Projects for Exchange Clubs Believe in the Blue Don’t Forget the CARE Award Outstanding District Award In Sympathy –

Father of NEC Staff Member Jim Addis, James Addis Colonel Roland R. Lynn, USAF, Retired Beverly Livingston Mother of 1995/1996 National President Bill Ketron, Margaret Jackie Templeton Ketron

Teleconference Services Exchange University National Directory Calendar Important Reminders National Headquarters Contact Information Western Regional Midwinter Education Conference Registration Form 2014/2015 Campaign Berkey Fellowship Information

WELCOME TO EXCHANGE'S NEWEST CLUBS!

Puerto Rico is "Living Exchange - Investigating the Possibilities!" We are excited to announce the 14th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Excel Club of Monserrate Leon de Irizarry High School, Cabo Rojo, PR. The new club was built by Ramon Santaliz and Nildin Ortiz, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Cabo Rojo, PR.

Our Mission – Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities

better places to live.

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The club chartered with 24 members on December 8, 2014. Puerto Rico District President Nildin Ortiz conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 9 (Regional Vice President Joyce Franklin) and the Puerto Rico District.

Left: Members of the Exchange Excel Club of Monserrate Leon de Irizarry High School, Cabo Rojo, PR.

We are also excited to announce the 15th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year, also in the Puerto Rico District! Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Excel Club of Florencia Garcia High School, Moca, PR. The new club was built by Mayra Cancel and Luis Alfredo Cuerda, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Moca, PR. The club chartered with 19 members on December 8, 2014. Puerto Rico District President Nildin Ortiz conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 9 (Regional Vice President Joyce Franklin) and the Puerto Rico District. Right: Members of the Exchange Excel Club of Florencia Garcia High School, Moca, PR, with Nildin Ortiz and Exchange Club builders.

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

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

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Arizona is "Living Exchange - Investigating the Possibilities!" We are excited to announce the 16th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Breakaway Exchange Excel Club of Tucson, AZ. The new club was built by Past National President Rob Davidson and Southwest District President Claresie Mobley, was sponsored by the Santa Rita Exchange Club of Tucson, AZ. The club chartered with 23 members on December 16, 2014. Rob Davidson conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 4 (Regional Vice President Carolyn Geisert) and the Southwest District.

Left: Members of the Breakaway Exchange Excel Club of Tucson, AZ, with Rob Davidson, Claresie Mobley, and Southwest District President Elect Larry Copenhagen.

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

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Tennessee is "Living Exchange - Investigating the Possibilities!" We are excited to announce the 17th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Junior Excel Club of Donelson Middle School, Nashville, TN. The new club was built by Region 6 Vice President Phil Howard and Tennessee District President Wayne Tucker, Jr., and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage Area, TN. The club chartered with 17 members on December 16, 2014. Past National President McKenzie (Ken) Roberts conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 6 and the Tennessee District. Right: Members of the Exchange Junior Excel Club of Donelson Middle School, Nashville, TN, with Ken Roberts, Immediate Past President Don Wright, Wayne Tucker, Jr., and Phil Howard.

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

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Pennsylvania is "Living Exchange - Investigating the Possibilities!" We are excited to announce the 18th new club of the 2014 - 2015 administrative year. Please join us in welcoming the Exchange Excel Club of Career Magnet School, Chambersburg, PA. The new club was built by Tracy Rush, Debra Crawford and Heidi Lebitz, and was sponsored by the Exchange Club of Chambersburg, PA. The club chartered with 29 members on December 18, 2014. Past National President Steve Douglas conducted the Permanent Organizational Meeting. The new club is part of Region 11 (Regional Vice President William Trimble, Jr.) and the Mid-Atlantic District (District President George Hubbard, Jr.).

Above: Members of the Exchange Excel Club of Career Magnet School, Chambersburg, PA.

Right: Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards and Jim Addis, Director of Club/Member Development and Events, raise the Pennsylvania 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

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STAND UP AMERICA – SAY THE PLEDGE Stand Up America just started January 1, 2015, and will run through March 31, 2015! The campaign is a great opportunity to introduce potential members to Exchange through a free 90-day trial membership. You can download a copy of the brochure here. This year, the Stand Up America campaign piece is a little different – it’s a modified version of the newer “What Is Exchange” brochure. This piece will help you start the conversation and give you the opportunity to then explain what your club does for your community. If your prospect is interested in the trial membership, please see that the form is completed and returned to National Headquarters; or, register online at: www.nationalexchangeclub.org.

As a component of this year’s campaign, and to demonstrate Exchange’s commitment to our great country, Exchange Clubs are invited to participate in “Say the Pledge” on President’s Day, Monday, February 16, 2015, at 12 noon, Eastern Time. Please invite your prospects to join members across the country as we stand united and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Some helpful information regarding SUA follows: SUA is for new members only; former members do not qualify. New club charter members do not qualify for the program. Membership fee and dues will be billed 90 days after join date. New member fee will not apply if member drops within their 90-day trial period. Submitting member online – recruitment option SUA 2015 must be chosen on the “Add Membership”

screen. If not using the SUA card to submit the member, indicate SUA member on the paper submission.

THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB WEBSITE FACE-LIFT! To provide members the best value for their memberships, National Headquarters is consistently striving to improve the tools it offers. The most recent improvement for members is the refreshed Exchange website. The website has been reworked to help with recruiting and membership development, as well as public relations and marketing efforts.

The freshened-up website has two distinctive views – a public side and a member side. The public side showcases the history and structure of Exchange, the Programs of Service and National Project, and all the great things clubs are doing in their communities, to name a few. National Headquarters is very proud of the updated News and Club Updates sections – highlighting club events and activities – as well as how easily news can be found about Exchange Clubs and Districts.

On the member side, visitors will have access to all the same useful information as before – it just looks a little nicer! The Member Login button will allow you to sign in using your established Username and Password. Once logged in, the Member Resources section will open and the previously available information can be found in the same locations as before.

Please contact the Communications Department with any questions: commun@nationalexchangeclub.org.

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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)

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! NATIONAL CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE Regarding the national candidate filing deadline for positions on the NEC Board of Directors and the NEC Foundation Board of Trustees, Section 2 of Article XIII (Nomination and Election of Officers and Directors), of the National Bylaws, states: “All suggested candidates for the office of National President-Elect, National Treasurer and Regional Vice Presidents must be endorsed by the candidate’s club and by the candidate’s District Board of Directors, which must be forwarded in writing, on the Suggested Candidate for National Office Form provided by The National Exchange Club, to the Executive Vice President not less than one hundred-twenty (120) days prior to the date designated for the annual convention. Members of Excel Clubs and Junior Excel Clubs are not eligible to be candidates for any elected office.” This year, completed forms must be received at headquarters by April 1, 2015, 120 days prior to the Opening Convention Session of the 97th National Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Convention delegates will be electing individuals to fill the position of National President-Elect and National Treasurer; and, delegates in odd-numbered regions will also be electing a Regional Vice President. The April 1 deadline also applies to candidates seeking an at-large position on The NEC Foundation Board of Trustees. At the time of election, no current National Board member, District President, District President-Elect or Past National President is eligible for the at-large position. Also, no candidate for the at-large Foundation positions can be a candidate for another office at the same convention. In 2015, delegates at the National Convention will elect one (1) At-Large Trustee for a three-year term. There may be further nominations from the convention floor. Nominations from the floor must comply with provisions in the NEC Bylaws and the NEC Foundation Code of Regulations, respectively. A candidate must submit his or her intention to run in writing to the Executive Vice President prior to 9:00 p.m. on the first day of the convention. All candidates must be endorsed in writing by at least three Exchangites from three different clubs within the person’s region, other than the candidate’s own club, who are entitled to vote in the convention. Should you or a fellow Exchangite in your district consider running for office, please contact headquarters to request the appropriate candidate form. Contact: for NEC forms, Gail Weller, Executive Manager,

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gweller@nationalexchangeclub.org; for NEC Foundation forms, Debbie Baldwin, Development Manager, dbaldwin@nationalexchangeclub.org. NEC POLICY STATEMENT NO. 1.1 ACTIVITY OF CANDIDATES FOR NATIONAL OFFICE The National Board of Directors has adopted Policy Statement 1.1, pertaining to candidates for national office:

REGULATING THE ACTIVITY OF NATIONAL CANDIDATES FOR NATIONAL OFFICE RESOLVED that it be the Policy of the Board of Directors of The National Exchange Club that the following guidelines will apply to the conduct of political campaigns for National office: That no Exchange Club, District, Region or Exchange member may allocate funds for the sole purpose of advancing the candidacy of any person for election to a National Office or as a Member of the Board of Directors of The National Exchange Club. That in the allocation of Club, District or Regional funds, they are to be used for their National Convention attendees, and that such be limited to travel, hotel, hospitality suites and meal reimbursement. That at the National Convention, use of banners, posters, photographs, brochures, cards, letters or other printed or written materials, electronic media, pens, or other materials showing the name or theme of any candidate to promote his/her candidacy for office, be restricted to any private hotel room or any hospitality suite. Campaign pins, buttons and badges may be given out by anyone in any hospitality suite or personal hotel room of the convention hotel. A candidate may personally give out his or her campaign pins, buttons and/or badges anywhere except in the room where polling and tallying will take place. The wearing of pins, buttons and badges, showing the name or the theme of a candidate by anyone, is permitted. However, no member of the National Board of Directors, Elections Committee, Tellers, or staff may wear any candidate’s pin, button, badge, nor anything with a candidate’s name or theme in the room when voting and tallying takes place. Under no circumstances may material be displayed in public space at the convention hotel(s) and/or facilities, or placed on tables or chairs at any convention events. That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the President and Secretary of each Exchange Club, to all National and District Officers and Directors, and to each candidate seeking election to any National Office. Violations of this Policy will be reported to the Chairman of the National Committee on Elections, and the person responsible will be given a hearing before the Elections Committee Chairman, the National President, and the Immediate Past National President. That Committee will then recommend the disciplinary action, if necessary, to the National Board of Directors. Adopted: National Board of Directors Amended: National Board of Directors Jacksonville, Florida Detroit, Michigan January 10, 2009 July 6, 2011

WINTER PROJECTS FOR EXCHANGE CLUBS As cold blasts its way across most states and snow falling in many, there are endless opportunities for Exchange Clubs to provide assistance in their communities. Even our “warm” states are getting the arctic blast! Remember, there may be need for extra supplies here also! On a day when schools were closed, Indianapolis Public Schools opened to provide free hot lunches to students. What a tremendous service for children! This may prompt ideas for Exchange Clubs as they prioritize projects. Some other projects to consider, include:

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Providing transportation for seniors to warming centers in neighborhoods

Organizing snow shoveling services where needed

Donating blankets, socks, boots, coats, gloves and hats to local Exchange CAP Centers or

neighborhood resource centers

Donating “indoor” games to families or family centers to keep children busy when it is too cold for

outdoor play

Call your Exchange CAP Center and ask how you can help!

Contact: cap@nationalexchangeclub.org.

BELIEVE IN THE BLUE It’s never too early to begin thinking about your Believe in the Blue project for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. National Headquarters will be sharing resource and information in March, but also check out the Exchange Club Marketplace, http://buyexchange.org, and our prevent child abuse site, www.preventchildabuse.com. Contact: cap@nationalexchangeclub.org.

DON’T FORGET THE CARE AWARD! As you review your child abuse prevention projects completed and coming up, don’t forget to consider the CARE Award – Child Abuse Reduction Effort. It celebrates the unique efforts and projects in child abuse prevention. Four awards are given. The categories are for projects in the area of Exchange Club CAP Centers, for clubs with 50 or more members and 49 or fewer members; and non-Exchange Club CAP Center related, for clubs with 50 or more members or 49 or fewer members. An application form may be found online at: https://members.nationalexchangeclub.org/content/forms in the Member Services area of www.nationalexchangeclub.org. Contact: cap@nationalexchangeclub.org. OUTSTANDING DISTRICT AWARD The Outstanding District Award was developed to recognize districts that meet qualifications in growth, percentage of clubs achieving National Service Award recognition and completing child abuse prevention projects, regular publication of a district bulletin, social media efforts, and Exchange awards submissions in specified categories. First-time winners will be presented with a banner for their district. Applications must be submitted to National Headquarters by June 30. The form may be found on Exchange’s website at: https://members.nationalexchangeclub.org/sites/default/files/attachements/Outstanding%20District%20Award%20Application.pdf. Program Excellence

At least 50% of clubs in district received the National Service Award. At least 50% of clubs in district conducted child abuse prevention projects. Submit a district nominee for National Exchangite of the Year & All American Volunteer of the Year.

Growth Achieved district membership increase of 2%, including new clubs. Achieved a net increase of one new club in district.

Communication Regularly publish a district bulletin, at least four times a year. Create and maintain a district website or Facebook page.

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IN SYMPATHY James Addis – James Addis, father of NEC staff member Jim Addis, Director of Club/Member Development and Events, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014, in Pinellas Park, Florida. He would have celebrated his 93rd birthday in a couple of weeks. James was a retired captain from the Toledo Fire Department and resided in Pinellas Park for the past 35 years. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps at Pearl Harbor and in World War II in Okinawa. He is survived by son, Jim Addis (wife, Sue, and daughter, Willow); a daughter; two additional sons and daughters-in-law; and several grandchildren. A private service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The National Exchange Club Foundation. Messages of condolences may be sent to Jim and his family at: 1940 S. Wynn Road, Northwood, OH 43619. Colonel Roland R. Lynn, USAF, Retired – Roland R. Lynn, Past Georgia District President, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014, at his residence in Waycross, Georgia, after an extended illness. Roland joined the Exchange Club of Waycross, Georgia, in 1980.

Roland had a very distinguished 27-year military career, which began with his enlistment in the Army Air Corps in July, 1940. He served with the 1st Air Commando Group in the India/Burma Theater. After three combat promotions, Major Lynn commanded the 5th Fighter Squadron, flying P-51’s and P-47’s for 165 missions, and was awarded numerous combat medals including the 3rd highest medal, the Silver Star, prior to returning to the U.S. at the end of World War II in 1945. There were numerous distinguished assignments throughout his career, which included time spent in the U.S., Germany and Japan. He was promoted to Colonel prior to his last military assignment as Air Attaché to Vienna. Upon his retirement from the military, Roland’s second career, with Sperry Rand in New York at corporate headquarters, lasted 13 years before his retirement. Survivors include two children, Ray Lynn (Sylvia), of Olympus, WA, and Linda Adams (David), of Citrus Heights, CA; stepson, Billy Gillis (Jane), of Waycross,

GA; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 13, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill Street, Waycross, GA 31501. Condolences may be expressed online at: www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.

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Beverly Livingston – Beverly Livingston, wife of Past National Vice President and Court of Honor Inductee Al Livingston, passed away on December 11, 2014, at Chester County Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her brother, Robert C. Heere, Jr., of Landsdowne, PA; and two daughters, Carol L. Cozzone, of Coatesville; and Gail E. Livingston, of Downingtown, PA. Beverly was predeceased by her husband. Services were held December 18, 2014, in West Chester. She was a longtime member of Calvary Lutheran Church in West Chester and of the Exchange Clubs of West Chester, Pennsylvania, and York, Yorktown, Virginia. Beverley was Mrs. Santa Claus for 21 years during the Exchange Club’s Breakfast With Santa. She was well-known by her two nicknames – “Cat Lady” and “Grits”. Messages of condolences may be sent to Bev’s daughter, Carol L. Cozzone at: 202 Wellington Drive, Coatesville, PA 19320-4103. Contributions may be made in her memory to The National Exchange Club Foundation, 3050 Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43606; and, to Calvary Lutheran Church, 730 South New Street, West Chester, PA 19382. Condolences may be left online at: http://www.dellafh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=631295.

Margaret Jackie Templeton Ketron – Margaret Jackie Ketron, mother of Senator Bill Ketron, Jr., 1995/1996 National President, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Verna Templeton; sisters, Betty Deal and Judy Marshall; brother, Bud Templeton; and her best friend and husband of 63 years, William Ketron, Sr. In 1969, she helped build the family business, Universal-International Insurance. Now a third generation business, it is run by her son, Bill, and granddaughter, Kelsey Ketron. Mrs. Ketron is survived by Anne Ketron Daniel (son-in-law, Ed), of Mt. Juliet, TN; Senator Bill Ketron (daughter-in-law, Theresa), of Murfreesboro, TN; granddaughter, Jenny Rainwater, of Los Angeles, CA; Sara Rainwater (Steve), of London, England; granddaughter, Kelsey

Ketron, of Murfreesboro; and great-grandson, Henry Lane. Visitation was held Saturday, December 27, 2014. Messages of condolences may be sent to Bill and his family at: 805 South Church Street, #12, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Contributions may be made to the Beasley Humane Society; Middle TN Boys Scouts of America; or The Elephant Sanctuary, in Hohenwald, TN. Please hold these families close in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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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 decreased 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.

EXCHANGE UNIVERSITY As a reminder to all Club Officers and District Directors, Exchange University is a valuable online training resource available to all Exchange Club members. Not only is this educational opportunity an important training tool, but it is also a requirement for many national awards, including the:

Distinguished Club President Award Distinguished Club Secretary Award

Distinguished Club Treasurer Award Distinguished District Director Award

For all of these awards, the training must be completed within 30 days of taking office. Exchange University training is accessible anytime and anywhere with an Internet connection. For any questions, or to enroll in Exchange University, please contact: memberservices@nationalexchangeclub.org. 2014/2015 NATIONAL DIRECTORY Please update your national directory as follows:

Page 19 – Rocky Mountain District President-Elect is Jeffrey (Jeff) V. Bushnell. Contact information: 552 East Concord Way, St. George, UT 84770. Cell phone – 435.467.0828. Work phone – 435. 688.9870, ext. 103. Email: jvbushnell@yahoo.com. Spouse: Sherry. Mbr. XC of St. George, UT.

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EXCHANGE LEADERS’ CALENDAR AND IMPORTANT DATES Requests for national representatives must be submitted to National Headquarters.

January 15-18, 2015 – Mid-Year Conference for District Presidents, District Presidents-Elect and National Board Members; Hyatt Columbus; Columbus, OH. (National Board members will arrive Wednesday, January 14, and will meet on Thursday, January 15. District Presidents and District Presidents-Elect will arrive on Thursday, January 15. All departures on Sunday, January 18.) January 30-February 1 – Colonial District Mid-Year Conference; Hampton, VA – Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards. February 6-7 – Tennessee District Mid-Winter Conference; Double Tree; Murfreesboro, TN. February 6-8 – Alabama District Mid-Winter Conference. February 7 – Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast District Mid-Winter Conference – National President-Elect Dan McQueeney. February 20-22 – Western Regional Conference; Riviera Hotel and Casino; Las Vegas, NV – National President Tom Karnes, assigned national representative; National President-Elect Dan McQueeney and Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards, also attending. February 21 – Northern Indiana District Mid-Winter Conference. March 6 – 90th Anniversary Celebration for the Exchange Club of Fort Smith, AR – National President Tom Karnes and Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards. March 14 – Ohio/West Virginia District Educational Conference; Springfield, OH. March 28 – Ohio/West Virginia District Educational Conference; Mansfield, OH. April 11 – Ohio/West Virginia District Educational Conference; Toledo, OH. April 17-19 –

Wisconsin/Upper Peninsula District Convention; Eau Claire, WI

Weekend of May 1-3 – Connecticut District Convention; The Resorts and Conference Center at Hyannis; Hyannis, MA.

New England District Convention; Red Jacket Mountain View; North Conway, NH Rocky Mountain District Convention; Hotel Elegante; Colorado Springs, CO

May 8-9 –

Northern Indiana District Convention Weekend of May 15-17 – Bi-District (Mid-Atlantic and New Jersey/New York); Harrisburg, PA

Florida District Convention; Jacksonville Hyatt; Jacksonville Lakes and Prairies District Convention; Pella, IA Northwest District Convention; LaQuinta Inns; Tacoma, WA

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Weekend of May 29-31 –

Dakota Territory District Convention; Pierre, SD Michigan District Convention; Traverse City, MI Ohio/West Virginia District Convention; Mansfield, OH Texas District Convention; Tyler

Weekend of June 5-7 – Georgia District Convention; Augusta, GA Indiana District Convention South Carolina District Convention Southwest District Convention; Chaparral Suites; Scottsdale, AZ Tennessee District Convention; Sheraton Music City; Nashville

Weekend of June 12-14 –

California/Nevada District Convention Colonial District Convention; Hampton, VA Mississippi District Convention Puerto Rico District Convention Sierra Pacific District Convention; Feather Falls Casino and Lodge; Oroville, CA Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast District Convention; Baton Rouge, LA

Weekend of June 19-20 –

Mid-America District Convention; Hard Rock Casino and Hotel; Tulsa, OK North Carolina District Convention

Weekend of June 26-28 –

Alabama District Convention; Birmingham Lincolnland District Convention; Quincy, IL Yellowstone District Convention; Big Sky Resort; Bozeman, MT, area

June 26 – Exchange Club of Albany, GA; Installation of Officers; Albany, GA – Executive Vice President Tracey Edwards. September 11 – Exchange Club of Tempe, Arizona’s Healing Field; Tempe, AZ – National President-Elect Dan McQueeney. Future National Conventions: July 29-August 1, 2015 – 97th National Convention; Hyatt Columbus; Columbus, OH. July 13-16, 2016 – 98th National Convention; Hyatt Houston; Houston, TX. July 12-15, 2017 – 99th National Convention; Hyatt Jacksonville; Jacksonville, FL. July 11-14, 2018 – 100th National Convention; J. A. Nugget Hotel; Reno, NV

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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 our website at: www.nationalexchangeclub.org. Click on: Member Resources, Forms, and scroll down to District or National. Please take a moment to 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, Regional Vice Presidents should copy his/her District Presidents and District

Presidents-Elect; and, DPs and DPEs 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

National Candidate Deadline, for NEC and NEC Foundation Board positions, is April 1, 2015.

2014/2015 NATIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR ESSAY THEME – “INVESTIGATING THE POSSIBILITIES: MAKING THE COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE!”

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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

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, Financial Specialist

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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Why is becoming a Berkey Fellow important?

“My primary reason for becoming a Berkey Fellow is to build our Endowment so that the interest on that money will ensure that our Programs of Service and our Child Abuse Prevention Project will be funded in the future. Secondly, Kay and I enjoy attending the Berkey Dinner with our Exchange friends at the National Convention.”

Past NEC and NECF President

Jim Brown

What is the Berkey Fellowship? Named in honor of Charles Berkey, the founder of Exchange, the Berkey Fellowship honors outstanding supporters of the ideals of the National Exchange Club. Individuals or clubs can join this elite group of Berkey Fellows with a contribution of $1,000 or more to the National Exchange Club Foundation during the fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Monthly payments are available.

How is Berkey Fellowship money used? Gifts made to the Berkey Fellowship become part of the Endowment Fund - a permanent bank of funds for the NEC Foundation. The Endowment Fund’s principal is permanently invested, and interest earnings from the fund are used to support the programs of Exchange. The Endowment ensures that Exchange’s programs are sustained well into the future.

How can I become a Berkey Fellow? To make your Berkey Fellowship donation easily, electronically, please visit www.exchangeclubfoundation.org/donations.htm and note “Berkey” in the memo area. Or you may use the form below to make your Berkey Fellowship donation. Monthly payments are also available.

Name (Please Print): Address: City, State, Zip: Email: Phone: I would like to renew my Berkey commitment with the enclosed gift of $1,000. (Please write check to NEC Foundation.) I would like to renew my Berkey commitment. Please bill my credit card for a total gift of $1,000. (Please provide credit card

information below.) I would like to make my gift over time. Please draft my bank or credit card account as follows: Monthly Amount: $

15th of the month -or- 30

th of the month

(First charge will be made when form is received by NECF.)

______ Number of Months -OR- _______ Ongoing (until otherwise notified)

Bank Account Information: -OR- Credit Card Information: MasterCard VISA Discover Am Express Account Holder Bank Name Credit Card Number

Account Number Routing Number

I understand that a total donation of $1,000 must be received by June 30 to count toward my Berkey commitment for the fiscal year.

______ Signature Date