Our Projects and Fundraisers
National Exchange Club Foundation
The national project of Exchange is the prevention of child abuse. This has been the national project since
1979 and since that time the National Exchange Club Foundation and its Exchange Club Centers have helped over 140,000 children
and 100,000 families eliminate child abuse from their daily lives. More information can be found on our national project
at http://www.preventchildabuse.com/cap.htm including information on Shaken Baby, physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Freedom Shrine
Each year a collection of Famous
American documents are presented to schools and public facilities for the enjoyment of many citizens. It is particularly
helpful as an educational tool. The Milwaukee Club has put freedom shrines in many of the local high schools and grade
schools including Marquette University High School, and Dominican High School. Our most recent shrines can be see at
Mitchell International Airport thanks to the generous support of Midwest Airlines.
One Nation Under God
The 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 display, sponsoring One Nation Under God essay or poster contests in schools and encouraging
attendance at religious services.
Crime Prevention
To help stem the rising tide of crime, The National Exchange Club established a powerful program to heighten public
awareness of the many ways average citizens can help prevent illegal activity. Since its inception, Exchange's Crime Prevention
program has been endorsed by nearly every President of the United States as well as leading law enforcement officials. Because
of its undeniable importance, the program is supported by the vast majority of Exchange Clubs. They can choose from a large
and varied assortment of proven activities, including Child Fingerprinting, Junior Police, the Blue and Gold Wounded in Service
Award, My Day in Court and many more. While any of these vital activities can and should be carried out throughout the
year, clubs are encouraged to kick off their anti-crime campaigns during National Crime Prevention Month, observed annually
in October. Each year the Milwaukee Club's Crime prevention luncheon is attend by the cities top law enforcement
officials.
Book of Golden Deeds Award
This
exclusive Exchange Club program honors the quiet, good deeds of America's unsung heroes. The woman who regularly donates
her time to care for disadvantaged children-the man who voluntarily instructs disabled persons in some skill or craft- these
are the kinds of exceptional individuals that the Book of Golden Deeds Award aims to recognize. These uncommon men and women
exist in every city and town and, if not for this project, might never receive the acclaim that they deserve. This program
is easy to implement and extremely satisfying once accomplished
Youth of
the Month Award
One of the most popular of Exchange's youth projects, the Youth
of the Month Award, recognizes industrious high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement community
involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive
for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement.
Proudly
We Hail
No symbol better signifies our nation's greatness or inspires respect
and love of country than our American flag-the Stars and Stripes. That is why The National Exchange Club encourages all Americans
to properly fly the flag as an ongoing, highly visible expression of that respect. To accomplish this simple goal, Exchange
has an effective program known as Proudly we Hail. It encourages regular display of the flag by individuals, commercial establishments
and industries by honoring them through the presentation of a specially designed plaque. Every club member can participate
in the program because it is the individual member who watches for and nominates potential recipients. This outstanding program
promotes Americanism as well as community recognition by the sponsoring Exchange Club.
