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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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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.
The Exchange Club of Albany celebrated our 85th Anniversary in September. We have worked for the Community and surrounding counties and many non-profits over the years. We will continue to serve the Community and support the Prevention of Child Abuse, Youth, Americanism and the Community for many more years.![]()
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We have a number of Exchange Club Members that have been involved with Exchange for many years!! Thank you to all the past and current Exchange Club Members for all the hard work! ![]()
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If you are interested in joining an active Service Club and work for your Community, consider the Exchange Club of Albany.![]()
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Text Gary: 229-894-6505
The Exchange Club of Albany had an excellent program today with Dr. Hancock, Principal at the Lee County High School, Hank Wright, an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, and Dr. Dee Ann Owens also an Assistant Principal. Dr. Hancock updated us the excellent academics at Lee County High School, rated near the top in Georgia, and the many Academic Programs at the High School. Academics is very important at Lee County High School and these students are the future of our State and Country. Always take the time to Thank a Teacher or School Administrator for the hard work they do! ![]()
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We know about the excellent football program but they also have many additional athletic programs which have also been very successful. ![]()
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Let's focus on the positive in both Academics and Sports instead of always looking at the negative.![]()
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Thank you Dr. Hancock, Hank Wright and Dr. Dee Ann Owens for sharing with us today.
The Exchange Club of Albany Honored our Youth and our Country by installing a Freedom Shrine at the Lee County High School today. ![]()
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The Freedom Shrine is an impressive, permanently mounted collection of the most important and historic American documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States and the Gettysburg Address. They show our nation's youth the strength and courage of their forefathers by allowing them to read, with their own eyes, the immortal words of inspired Americans who so decisively changed the course of history.![]()
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The Exchange Club of Albany is proud of our Youth, our Country and serving our Community. ![]()
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If you are interested in joining a Service Club that works for our Community, serves our Youth, Honors Americanism and works at the Prevention of Child Abuse, please consider joining the Exchange Club of Albany.![]()
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If you are interested, please text Gary 229-894-6505.
Are you a Classic Car enthusiast? Join us at the "Albany Sowega Car Show/Swap Meet/Arts and Crafts Festival" December 4th from 8:00 to 5:00! We will have a Car Corral, Swap Meet, Display only and Judged show with 126 Total Awards to be given out. It will be judged by Premium Car Productions. ![]()
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There will be Food Vendors and for our out of town guest we have an RV Park with full hookups for $30.00 per night. ![]()
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Check out our Website: exchangeclubofalbany.org ![]()
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PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL YOU FRIENDS![]()
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Contact Gary with questions: 229-894-6505![]()
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See Registration form below:![]()
________ Car Corral Space 12X30@ $40.00![]()
________ Swap Meet Space 12X30@ $30.00![]()
________ 12X12 Arts and Crafts Space@ $25.00 outside and $ 45.00 inside (w/110 Hookup Additional $20.00)![]()
________ Food Vendor $50.00 (with 110 amp or 240 amp hookup 50.00 Additional)![]()
________ RV Camping Space $30 with Full E/W/S Hookup and 15 without hookup![]()
Send registration and checks to : Exchange Club, 138 Winnstead Dr., Leesburg, GA 31763 or Credit /Debit Card Payment![]()
call 229-317-0444 talk with Buddy Haynes or Ralph Paustain 229-395-5802![]()
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NAME ____________________________________ PHONE _________________![]()
ADDRESS__________________________________ CITY _________________![]()
STATE ___________ ZIP _______ checks payable to Exchange OF Albany, GA 31763![]()
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Note: If you desire to sign up for the Trophy Judged Show on Saturday, please contact Larry Dudley at![]()
Premium Production. premiumcarshows.com or telephone 727-455-5969.![]()
$ 20.00 Pre-registration, $ 25.00 on day of Show and 1 Unwrapped Christmas present & 5 cans![]()
of nonperishable food.
The Milledgeville Exchange Club presented members of The Milledgeville Police Department with a $500 donation for the purchase of new baby car seats as part of the MPD Car Safety Seat initiative. This is done, in part, to commemorate Baby Safety Month with The National Exchange Club and the mission of child abuse prevention.
The Milledgeville Exchange Club, in conjunction with Georgia Military College’s Global Online College, collected bags of candy for Treats for the Troops as part of Soldier’s Angel. These treats will be sent to soldiers serving around the globe. Thank you Exchange Club members and GMC for caring about our service members.
The Exchange Club of Albany was presented a very informative program by Nikki Still who is the Director of the Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) in Americus, GA. It serves the Lee, Sumter, Schley, Macon, Webster, and Stewart Counties. The Lighthouse CAC provides services for children who are alleged victims of physical or sexual abuse or have been witnesses to violent crimes.![]()
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Joining Nikki was Maci Lawhorne who is one of her associates. ![]()
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For more information please review their website: www.cacga.org![]()
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The Exchange Club also presented her with a donation to be used to in their Program.
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Are you into making Arts and Crafts or are a Food Vendor? Consider joining the Albany's SW Car Show/Swap Meet/Arts and Crafts Festival December 3rd and 4th. We will have a Christmas Theme and Honor God and Country. ![]()
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Arts and Crafts spaces are 12X12 spaces: ![]()
Inside $45 and $65 with electricity ![]()
Outside spaces $25 and $45 with electricity. ![]()
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If you are interested in being a Food Vendor the pricing is:![]()
12X16 without electricity $ 50.00![]()
12X16 with electricity (120V) $100.00![]()
12X16 with electricity (240V) $100.00![]()
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We will limit the number of Food Vendors so let us know if you are interested.![]()
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Finally we have and RV Park with rate of $30 per night. Water/Sewer/Electricity hookup.![]()
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Please contact Sheryl at 229-881-5830 or Gary at 229-894-6505.
SAVE THE DATE for the Albany Southwest Georgia Car Show/Swap Meet/Car Corral and Arts and Crafts Festival December 3rd and 4th. It will be bigger and better than our last great show and will have a Christmas Theme. We will have Fair Food, many Arts and Crafts, Entertainment and much more!![]()
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The Exchange Club of Albany will partner with the Artesian Car Club and part of the proceeds will go to the Prevention of Child Abuse or other local Non-Profit. ![]()
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We are also asking for any parts or items you may want to donate for us to sale at the Swap Shop. Some of the items we had last time were rear ends, dune buggy rail, MG Midget, a welder and many others. Let you imagination be your guide as to what to donate. ![]()
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If you have any items please text or call Gary: 229-894-6505 and we will pick it up!!![]()
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Support the Community and enjoy a great time!
The Exchange Club of Albany was presented by a very informative program by Lt. Daphne Lindsey, Criminal Investigator with the Lee County Sheriff's Department Special Victim's Unit. This unit works tirelessly to help victims of all types of crimes as well as prosecuting offenders to the fullest. Lt. Lindsey is extremely passionate regarding victim of child abuse. Prevention of Child Abuse is the National Project for the Exchange Club of Albany./![]()
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Thank you Lt. Lindsey for an excellent program.
Please take a moment to review the new and improved: georgiaexchange.org. 😀![]()
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There are more improvement coming but it tells you what Exchange is about and the many areas we work to improve our Community. Note our Four Pillars of Service: Prevention of Child Abuse, Americanism, Youth and Community.![]()
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If you are looking for an Exchange Club anywhere in Georgia please text Gary at 229-894-6505. He will give you the closest Exchange Club to you!
See what Milledgeville Exchange is doing!![]()
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Selling raffle tickets. They are 12 dollars each and you are entered into a year long raffle for 500 bucks each month. If you win one month, you stay in the pot and could win again, or if you don't win, you stay in the pot and could win the next time. They are doing well around here, but if other Exchange members around the state want it, Milledgeville can accommodate that. ![]()
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You can’t lose because even if you don’t win you are supporting one of our Clubs and their Projects!
The Exchange Club of Albany were entertained today by the several members of the Lee County High School Athletics. Lee County will be celebrating their 50 Anniversary of Football and will be Honoring Tommy Stevenson, who was the first coach in 1971. The Exchange Club had the pleasure of living some of those memories with Mr. Stevenson today. He will be Honored at the Lee County Football game this evening.![]()
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We also informative comments by Hank Wright, the Athletic Director for Lee County High School. He said they were active in 28 Sports and Activities during the year. They received the All Sports Trophy for the Region and had 11 Region Titles.![]()
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Last but not least we heard from Coach Fabrizio on the upcoming year. Coach is in his 13th year with Lee County Football and expects the team to have another strong season even though we play in one of the toughest Regions in the state. ![]()
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Plan to attend the game tonight and support the Athletic Program the remainder of they year whether it is Football, Game Day Cheer, One Act Plays or any other activities these Youth are involved in this year. ![]()
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Youth are our future and we need to support them everyway we can.
The Exchange Club of Albany serving Youth and our Community. Assisting with Parking and taking up Tickets at the Hamp Smith Classic.![]()
If you want to join a very active Service Club, consider joining the Exchange Club of Albany. We support the Prevention of Child Abuse (our National Project), Americanism, Youth and Community!![]()
For more information please text Gary at 229-894-6505.
The Exchange Club of Albany honoring our Country and providing information for our Youth installing a new Freedom Shrine at Lee County High School. Americanism is one of the four Pillars of Service for the Exchange Club.![]()
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The other Pillars are Prevention of Child Abuse, our National Project, Youth and Community.![]()
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Looking for a way to serve your Community and help others! Consider joining the Exchange Club of Albany. ![]()
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Please text Gary for more information.
The Exchange Club of Albany involved with our Youth and Community Service. The Exchange Club Members donated over $ 1000.00 in School Supplies to Northside Elementary.![]()
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The Exchange Club four Pillars of Service are: Prevention of Child Abuse, our National Project, Americanism, Youth and Community.![]()
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If you are looking for a way to serve your Community and work with Youth and First Responders and Veterans, consider joining the Exchange Club of Albany!![]()
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Text Gary at 229-894-6505 for more information!
The Exchange Club participated in the Back the Blue 5K Run last Saturday. One of our Pillars of Service is Community and Americanism and we support our local Law Enforcement!!![]()
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Thank you for all your hard work and the dangers you live through every day. You are appreciated even if we do not tell you enough!!
The Exchange Club of Albany has their RV Park available on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. We have an on-site manager. ![]()
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We have 30 or 50 AMP hookup, water and sewer.![]()
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If you are interested in renting in our RV Park either weekly or monthly please text Gary at 229-894-6505.
The National Project for Exchange is the Prevention of Child Abuse. At our Friday meeting, we were presented an excellent program by Amy G. Boney, the Director of the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Response Team of Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia. She has worked for over 25 years working to Prevent Child Abuse in our area and Georgia. ![]()
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She has provided forensic services to over 2600 suspected victims of child Abuse.![]()
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She is deemed an expert in 8 Judicial Circuits in Georgia.![]()
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It is difficult to tell everything Amy has done to serve the Community and the State.![]()
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She has spent her career working to Prevent Child Abuse and bringing the responsible parties to justice. ![]()
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Thank you Amy for an excellent program and you dedication to serving those that can not serve themselves.