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Why Join The Exchange
Georgia District Exchange Clubs, has 36 clubs with over 1800 members in Georgia. Georgia is the largest Exchange District in the United States and Puerto Rico, also it is the home of the second largest club in the nation. Exchange Members, donate their time and service to the four pillars of service of the National Exchange. Prevention of Child Abuse, Americanism, Youth, and Community. All funds raised for the four pillars are donated back in the local community. Each club donates thousands of dollars each year back to their local community. Each Club has a goal to make their community a better place to live.
How we support the four pillars of service
Prevention of Child Abuse: Clubs work with National Exchange and local organization to inform the general public about Child Abuse Prevention. Clubs donate time, service, and Funds to non- profit organizations to Prevent Child Abuse.
Americanism: The Americanism Program of Service promotes pride in our country, appreciation for the freedoms granted to American citizens, and gratitude to the men and women who serve/have served in the Armed Forces. Americanism celebrates the country’s rich, unique heritage and inspires unity from coast-to-coast.
Youth: Clubs awards college scholarships, mentoring and guidance, and service recognition, Exchange is making a difference for America’s youngest generations.
Community: Community Service is the Program of Service that allows clubs to identify opportunities within their communities and offer assistance to fill gaps in services.
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The Exchange Club – Who We Are
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Vision
A strong America, safe communities, and unified people.
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Mission
Exchange, inspiring communities to become better places to live.
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Core Values
Family, Community, Country
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Motto
Unity for Service
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Check out the Exchange Club of Columbus! What is your Club doing? Please let us know.![]()
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The Exchange Club of Columbus held their second Youth of the Year Program. Students honored were: Schnoria Taylor, Carver High School; Cheqebah Arnold, Jordan High School; and Silas Diehl, Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts.![]()
The student essays were outstanding and discussed how COVID impacted their lives and the community. Here are a few keys points: ![]()
They found empathy for others due to sickness, some lost loved ones, and others lost their job. They learned to appreciate being in school and the classroom setting with in-person teachers and classmates. They found learning in virtual classes more difficult and with more distractions.. Some became depressed and distanced themselves from family. Another found a love for music. They all learned valuable lessons about isolation and turned the negative impact into positive. ![]()
Pictured with the students are Cleophus Hope and Jennifer Allen, Program coordinators.
The Exchange Club of Albany Honors America, Veterans and Active Service Personal with multiple Flags furnished by the American Legion at the Car Show and Arts and Crafts Festival on December 3rd and 4th. ![]()
It is worth the price of the ticket just to see the Flags and Honor Americanism but there will be so many other things to do with your family. Join us for the Fun and Support the Prevention of Child Abuse.
See the great work our Columbus Club is doing!![]()
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The Exchange Club of Columbus held our annual One Nation Under God Program. Retired General John Hendrix was the guest speaker. He gave us an inspiring discussion on how our country is and will always be One Nation Under God. We have many issues we are currently dealing with, and our country has worked through similar issues in the past. We are divided on many subjects yet we remain One Nation Under God. We all have a responsibility to make our voices heard. We should not remain silent. We can vote and we should regularly correspond with those who represent us. We were honored to have him share lunch and his inspiring words with us.
The Exchange Club of Albany assisted Lee County High School with parking for the football game Friday night. Community Service is one of our Four Pillars and we are always help anyway we can.![]()
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Our other Pillars of Service are the Prevention of Child Abuse, also our National Project, Youth and Americanism.![]()
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If you are looking to join a Service Club that works for the Community consider the Exchange Club of Albany!![]()
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For more information contact Gary at 229-894-6505.
See the great meeting at the Exchange Club of Rome!![]()
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TERRIFIC program at the Exchange Club of Rome. It was a real eye opener. Misty Pledger, with the Floyd County Police Department, specializes in working crimes against children...especially on the Internet. It was really scary to learn how predators from states far away try to lure young teen girls in Floyd County into meeting them for sexual purposes. This lady knows what she is doing and her arrest and conviction rate is wonderful. Misty is also part of a GBI task force that works around the state to snap up predators in the act of trying to entice children for sexual purposes. Her works fits right into the National project of Exchange, the Prevention of Child Abuse.
See what Exchange Club of Rome is doing for children and their Community!![]()
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The thundering sound at the fairgrounds on Saturday was coming from the members of the Freedom Seekers Motorcycle Club making their annual ride for Toys For Tots. Packed in the saddle bags of the bikes were hundreds of toys and if that was not enough, the club presented T4Ts with over $15,000 to help purchase toys for the campaign. Remember T4Ts is an Exchange Club of Rome project that provides toys for almost 3000 children in three counties of northwest Georgia.
See what Brantley County Exchange is doing for Exchange & the Community:![]()
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Brantley County Exchange Club's 2021 One Nation Under God Awards presentation highlights. Nahunta Methodist Pastor, Brother David Farrior welcomes the full sanctuary of guests and presents invocation. President Brenda Johns introduces speaker Johns Smith BCMS History Teacher and presents awards. The Brantley Middle and High School Chorus groups sang a melody of patriotic music including The One Who Stands Alone as well as the National Anthem. The presentation of colors was presented by the BCHS JR ROTC program. Community Service Awards included Mrs. Dorothy Thomas (bottom left) and Mrs. Evelyn Strickland (Middle left). The Brantley EMS team stands with Shamra Carter who received the Medic of the Year award. Jordan Melton received the Officer of the Year. With 50 years of dedicated volunteer service t the fire departments of Brantley Chuck Churchill received the Firefighter of the Year. Charles "Chuck" Wilson was presented the prestigious award of the book of Golden Deeds. Photos by Kathy Hendrix
The Albany's "Car Show/Swap Meet/Arts and Craft Festival is looking for more Arts and Crafts Vendors. Date is December 3rd and 4th. Arts and Crafts Friday from 12:00 to 5:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 5:00 (Car show starts at 8:00 on Friday so you can come as early as 8:00.) We have several interior spots and 15 to 20 outdoors spots. They are 12X12. Inside spots are $ 45.00 and outside spots at $ 25.00. Adding electrical is ![]()
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We have camper spaces available for $ 30.00 with full E/W/S Hookups.![]()
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Please contact Gary for more information. 229-894-6505
The Exchange Club of Albany was pleased to have Sheriff Kevin Sproul at our weekly meeting on One Nation Under God. He thanked the Exchange Club for Honoring and Supporting local law enforcement in many different way. He discussed where this Country has veered off track and how we need to continue to support local law enforcement and support our Country. He also gave credit to God and the support of the Community.![]()
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The Exchange Club's One Nation Under God Program:![]()
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This powerful program not only aims to increase appreciation of our rich religious heritage, but also seeks to remind Americans that we must always trust in a higher power for guidance, protection and strength. The famous words of the program's title are, of course, taken from the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. One Nation Under God Month is observed annually during November. Exchange Clubs can implement this program in a variety of worthwhile ways, such as organizing community-wide prayer breakfasts, distributing pamphlets describing the American Flag's history and proper flag etiquette, sponsoring One Nation Under God essay or poster contests in schools and encouraging attendance at religious services.![]()
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The Sheriff also took a few minutes to explained that under Georgia law under O.C.G.A. 15-61-1 which is assigned four specific duties. The are 1. Maintain Peace 2. Protect Life, 3. Protect Property and 4. Provide services to the Community. Under each of these is a number of activities the Sheriff's Office must provide.![]()
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Thank you to Sheriff Sproul for an excellent program and also the excellent job he has done for many years.
The Exchange Club of Albany was presented an excellent program by Ken Hodges, Georgia Appeals Court. Ken gave us an interesting education on the Court System starting with Magistrates Court and ending with Georgia Supreme Court. He also encouraged us to do our civic duty of voting and doing jury duty when called. ![]()
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Thank you Ken for your time a very informative program.![]()
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We are gave a donation to one of our Non-Profit Partners, the Lord's Pantry. Tom Wilburn and AJ Nobles represented the Lord's Pantry. Thank you Tom and AJ for all the Lord's Pantry does for Albany and Dougherty County.
The Georgia District Exchange Club would like to Thank All of Our Veterans for their Service to the Greatest Country in the world!![]()
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Remember: "All gave some, some gave all"!
Don't miss the Exchange Club Albany's SOWEGA Car Show/Swap Meet/Arts and Crafts Festival on December 3rd and 4th.![]()
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You will have an opportunity to view Classic Automobiles you may never have an opportunity to see again!!![]()
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One is the second vehicle every brought to Albany and possibly the first every registered!![]()
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If you have auto parts to sell you can sign up for the Swap Meet. We will also have auto parts to purchase including auto engines, heads, and many other parts.![]()
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If you have a vehicle to sell you can sign up for the Car Corral. Great opportunity to purchase a Classic Auto.![]()
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If you have any questions please contact Gary at 229-894-6505.
The Exchange Club of Albany was presented an excellent program by Rachel Monroe, the Founder of Heritage of Hope in Albany, GA. ![]()
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"Heritage of Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and restoration of individuals trapped in modern-day slavery. Our vision is to empower communities and to reinstate hope to survivors of human trafficking through outreach, rescue, training and restoration."![]()
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To see more information on Heritage of Hope please check out their Facebook page.![]()
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Thank you Rachel for an excellent program and the service you do for the Community!![]()
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If you want to support this organization, please contact Heritage of Hope or Gary at 229-894-6505 and I will put you in contact with Rachel.
The Exchange Club of Brunswick held their annual Veterans Day program. The program honored our members and guest that are veterans of U.S. Army, U.S. Airforce, U.S Navy, U.S. Marines and Coast Guard. Each member present told the club when they served and what branch of service. Each veteran was given a small gift of appreciation for their service to our country. ![]()
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The Exchange club of Brunswick is very proud of the men and women that serve and have served our country. God Bless our veterans! ![]()
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The Exchange club of Brunswick, America's Service Club , is a group of men and women working together to make our community a better place to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community service, Youth activities and our National Project, the Prevention of Child Abuse.![]()
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Pictured from left to right in the rear Marin Neal, Barry Cooper, Randy Pifer, J.P. Thornton, Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, Kim Snopes, Andrew Good rich, Gary Johnson, Harvey Richardson, Steve Waite, Earl Wilson, T.C. Cowen, Pat Thornton Seated from left to right Jim Wainwright, Mike Howell, Richard Glassen, Jim Royal, Joe Gaska, Richard Parker, P.J. Frenchi Blanchard
Columbus Club in action!!![]()
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Club President, Betty Lindsey, chose to donate non-perishable food items to Valley Rescue Mission as her project for the National Day of Service. Valley Rescue Mission provides refuge, recovery, and restoration to homeless men, women, and children with safe shelter, warm meals and spiritual guidance. ![]()
With the upcoming cold weather, holidays and increased need, this project will be a tremendous help to the community. ![]()
Members of the club donated items and Betty Lindsey presented them to Greg Wilson, Valley Rescue Development/Marketing Specialist/Community Liaison and Pat Weekley, Valley Rescue Board Member.
The Exchange Club of Columbus is busy!![]()
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We held our annual Foot Long Hot Dog Jamboree on October 14-16 and it was a huge success! The weather was beautiful and it was so good to see so many of our repeat customers. A few came everyday! We make some good hotdogs and chilli! We also held a raffle and sold peanuts and Time Out Teddy made an appearance! It was a great event. Monies raised from this event support all our Programs of Service.
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The Exchange Club of Columbus held our first Youth of the Year Program on October 21. The students were selected by their High School and participated in writing an essay on "How COVID impacted myself and the Community". The three students described the following impacts on their life: appreciation for life; more compassion; a voice for injustice; feeling that they should do more; serve others; be more resilient and recognize that everything can change. We were so impressed with their future goal to be a Congresswoman, a Mayor and a Teacher!![]()
Pictured are Cleophus Hope; Alyssa Williams, Kendrick High School Youth of the Year; Kerwin Cannon, Northside High School Youth of the Year; Mitchell Harris, Shaw High School Youth of the Year; and Jennifer Allen. ![]()
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Exchange Club of Albany donating American Flags to Lee County Middle School West for their Veterans Day Program November 11th. ![]()
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They Honor the Veterans every year and the Exchange Club is proud to participate with Flags. Americanism is one of our Pillars of Service.![]()
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Pictured is Liz Skinner and Gary Knight
The Exchange Club of Albany was presented a very informative program by Shaundra Stephens with Liberty House. Shaundra has worked for Liberty House since 2017 and before that worked with Open Arms. On July 12, 2021, she became Liberty House of Albany Program Manager. She told us Liberty House was started in 1981 and is celebrating their 40th year helping people in Dougherty County and the surrounding counties. ![]()
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While Shaundra was there, the Exchange Club presented a donation to the Liberty House to assist them in their continued effort to serve the Community. Thank you Shaundra for a very informative program and you dedication to the Community. Joining Shaundra today was Jaeisa Covin, Outreach Avocate and Kinsley, Volunteer Advocate. ![]()
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If you would like to learn more about Liberty House and how you can help them serve the Community please visit their Website:![]()
libertyhouseofalbany.com
NEWS FROM MACON EXCHANGE CLUB![]()
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Sheriff David Davis, was the guest Speaker/Presenter at our meeting w/the “State of the Sheriff’s Department” address and celebrating with the Exchange Club’s annual presentation of the ![]()
“Law Enforcement Officer of the Year”.![]()
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Sheriff Davis has been a member of the Exchange Club of Macon since 2001 and a “staunch” supporter of all Club events.![]()
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Sheriff Davis began his remarks with his “State of the Sheriff’s Department” by stating “in one word, the Sheriff’s Department’s state is ENCOURAGING as we move forward”. The Law Enforcement Center facility is over “41” years old and in need of retrofitting, repair, maintenance, and expansion. It is ENCOURAGING that we have been working on the LEC for improvement in the facility as well as in more up-to-date technical equipment and procedures to better handle an investigate crime in Middle Georgia. One of the areas of new technology implementation is “Shock Spotter” (a new tool in our box), is designed to pin point the location of weapon discharges, as well as the type pf weapon, in the currently areas of Macon-Bibb in which the equipment has been deployed. This will enable us to be more proactive in gun violence prevention in Macon-Bibb County. Warren Shelby with Macon Regional Crime Stoppers has been instrumental in helping the department with the assessment and identifying needs within the physical facility and with technological improvements.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we have been able to address the past issues of inmate overcrowding in the jail.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we have been positively dealing with the COVID Pandemic and have had very few positive COVID cases within our staff as well as in the inmate population.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we acquired the old Macon rescue Mission Property downtown and converted it to house all of the Sheriff Department’s outreach programs. The facility is now noted as our “Justice Center”.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we have multiple partnerships that we support and maintain with local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations, as well community leaders, and the citizens we serve. ![]()
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We are still short staffed in many departments but it is ENCOURAGING that steps have been implemented to help relieve the situation – age limits for hiring and training new deputies has been lowered to “18” (the new deputies will be close to “21” by the end of all of the training necessary to get the new deputy “on the road”) – part time officers from other law enforcement agencies hired to supplement our full time deputies in the LEC freeing up deputies for the “road”.![]()
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Sheriff Davis began his remarks with his “State of the Sheriff’s Department” by stating “in one word, the Sheriff’s Department’s state is ENCOURAGING as we move forward”. The Law Enforcement Center facility is over “41” years old and in need of retrofitting, repair, maintenance, and expansion. It is ENCOURAGING that we have been working on the LEC for improvement in the facility as well as in more up-to-date technical equipment and procedures to better handle an investigate crime in Middle Georgia. One of the areas of new technology implementation is “Shock Spotter” (a new tool in our box), is designed to pin point the location of weapon discharges, as well as the type pf weapon, in the currently areas of Macon-Bibb in which the equipment has been deployed. This will enable us to be more proactive in gun violence prevention in Macon-Bibb County. Warren Shelby with Macon Regional Crime Stoppers has been instrumental in helping the department with the assessment and identifying needs within the physical facility and with technological improvements.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we have been able to address the past issues of inmate overcrowding in the jail.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we have been positively dealing with the COVID Pandemic and have had very few positive COVID cases within our staff as well as in the inmate population.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we acquired the old Macon rescue Mission Property downtown and converted it to house all of the Sheriff Department’s outreach programs. The facility is now noted as our “Justice Center”.![]()
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It is ENCOURAGING that we have multiple partnerships that we support and maintain with local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations, as well community leaders, and the citizens we serve. ![]()
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We are still short staffed in many departments but it is ENCOURAGING that steps have been implemented to help relieve the situation – age limits for hiring and training new deputies has been lowered to “18” (the new deputies will be close to “21” by the end of all of the training necessary to get the new deputy “on the road”) – part time officers from other law enforcement agencies hired to supplement our full time deputies in the LEC freeing up deputies for the “road”.![]()
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Pictured: Sheriff David Davis, Ron Raleigh, Investigator Malcom Bryant and his wife Amber. ![]()
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Pictured: Sheriff Davis, Investigator Malcom Bryant, Warren Shelby, Macon Regional Crime Stoppers and members of Macon-Bibb County Sheriff's Office.![]()
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“Macon Exchangettes Club News”![]()
The ladies have been busy leading up to their October Club Meeting and the culmination of their October Club project. For October, the ladies were busy collecting snacks, canned goods, sheets, and clothing for veterans in transitional housing at “Homeport Macon”. ![]()
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Pictured: Exchangette President Jan Jones and John and Barbara Vasquez with Coats for Homeport.![]()
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Major George Brown (pictured left) received a hysterical call from the daughter of a friend of “40” years – “Dad just shot himself”. The call, a sad trip to Mississippi, a funeral, and a lot of questions led Major Brown to do a lot of research into PTSD and veteran suicides. His research evolved into an idea to help veterans with PTSD and suicidal issues. Further research led to the understanding that qualifying veterans needed support, professional help, and some avenue to regain their lives in society. Born from his deliberations was action to create transitional housing situations for the veterans through which they could receive necessary assistance. Putting together a team of partners, “Homeport Veterans Transitional Home” came to fruition. You can learn more about “Homeport” at their web site homeportmaconga.org ![]()
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Pictured: Major George Brown
The Exchange Club of Albany sponsor the Deputy Dawg Golf Tournament last Friday to raise funds for the Prevention of Child Abuse and related programs in the Community. ![]()
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Thank you to all the Golfers and Exchange Club Members who worked at the Tournament. We had a successful of Tournament and continue to work for our Community and surrounding counties.![]()
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The Exchange Club National Project is the Prevention of Child Abuse and the other three Pillars of Service we work with are Youth, Americanism and Community.
Spread the word and let’s make a difference. #NationalBullyingPreventionMonthOctober is #WorldBullyingPreventionMonth and #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth. Throughout the month, we will share information about bullying and how to help those around us stand up to it. Because, Exchange's #Vision is a strong America, safe communities, and unified people. #InspiringCommunitiesToBecomeBetterPlacesToLive
The Exchange Club of Albany was presented an informative program today by Rashelle Beasley Minix with the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau. Rashelle is the Executive Director and has been involved with the organization since 2008. Rashelle is very involved in the Community and also serves as Race Director for the Snickers Marathon and Half Marathon.![]()
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She gave us information on how Covid 19 had effected the Hotel/Motel industry in Albany. Overall, Albany faired better than many of the communities in Georgia and are currently making a strong comeback. ![]()
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Thank you Rashelle for an excellent program and the information from the Convention and Visitor Bureau!![]()
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The Exchange Club also welcomed two new members today. Robert Childers and Keith Norton. If you are interested in joining a Service Club that serves Community and the surrounding area please contact Gary at 229-894-6505.