The Exchange Club
Of Greater Durham - Activity Committees
The Exchange Club
Of Greater Durham - Activity Committees
The Exchange Club of Greater Durham
Committees for 2008 - 2009
| Committee | Description |
Members |
|
Web Site
|
Responsible for keeping up the changes in membership, committees, calendars, and photos as well as keeping our web site current and exciting. |
Paul Cox ch Matt Spell Jim Henry Steve Booth |
Freedom Shrine   |
The Freedom Shrine is a handsome, permanently mounted collection of 28 our the most important and historic American documents, including the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, and the Gettysburg Address. |
John Black |
Sunshine Special   |
This program allows for our club to provide a deserving group of people, young or old, with a special event. |
Barbara Wilson ch Alan Jessup Lisa Lark Bill Whittington Kristen Little |
One Nation Under God   |
Named from our Pledge of Allegiance, this powerful program is designed to increase our personal appreciation of the founding of our country for religious freedom. |
Ken Gregory ch Alan Jessup Jerry Dodd |
GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE |
Involves
distribution of small American
Flags to students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades at a pre-selected
elementary school. The students from each grade read their winning essay
"What the American Flag means to me". These students are then included at the One Nation Under God program. |
John Robinson ch Jamie Glass John Black Dwight Little |
Crime Prevention |
A program to heighten public awareness of the many ways average citizens can help prevent illegal activity. Since its inception, Exhcange's Crime Prevention Program has been endorsed by every President of the United States. |
Steven Easley ch Merrill Davis Jeff Cawley Stephen Gwaltney |
Fire Prevention   |
Recognition of a deserving member of the Durham Fire Department for efforts to encourage/train Fire Prevention in the community |
Paul Cox ch Jeff Cawley Lisa Lark Kevin McVicker |
Student of the Month |
Recognizes industrious high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, leadership and involvement. |
Matt Spell co-ch Steven Easley co-ch Wendy Hargrove Alan Jessup Melody Clark |
|
Membership For Membership form, click here |
Responsible for all membership duties, membership drives, new member orientation and member retention. |
Barbara Wilson ch Steven Easley Alan Jessup |
Book of Golden Deeds |
This exclusive program honors the quiet good deeds of America's unsung local heroes. This is an inspirational moving program. Not to be missed. |
Ken Gregory ch Jerry Dodd Jamie Glass Michael Darrow |
Driveaway   |
A reverse draw raffle held every year. One of our largest fund raising efforts for fighting child abuse and continuing other deserving programs throughout Durham and the surrounding areas. |
Robbie Oakley ch |
Hospitality  |
Greet and welcome new members and guests to meetings, social events, and activities. Coordinate entertainment. |
Belo Shelton ch |
Paper Sale |
We participate annually in a Paper Sale as another fundraiser for our many charity projects. |
Alan Jessup
ch |
Durham Bulls   |
Working a concession stand at the home games of the Durham Bulls. Our largest fund raiser (and a lot of fun!). |
Matt Spell ch |
Child Abuse Prevention |
Members of the Exchange Clubs in Durham and surrounding counties recognized the need for a program focused on preventing child abuse and neglect. In 1992 they incorporated the non-profit Exchange Clubs’ Child Abuse Prevention Center to meet the needs of families facing multiple stresses. |
John
Black ch |
Speaker Program |
Responsible for arranging the program for each of our meetings where we have the opportunity to invite informative and exciting speakers from the community and around the world. |
Merrill Davis ch |
Financial Review |
Monthly and annual audits are sometimes necessary to coordinate our activities with the various projects we continually have ongoing. |
Paul Cox |
Undesignated Funds   |
This committee picks out local charities and other causes in need of funding. This money is available through our fund raisers and is not pre-designated as to its' recipient. |
Belo
Shelton ch |
