Brook Eggart - Ohio - West Virginia District Exchange Clubs

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THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE OHIO -WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT EXCHANGE CLUBS
From The President
Well, our Exchange year is almost over! I know that you have achieved
fabulous things this year and I hope that you take the time to report all of
the activities that your club has done throughout the year to National so that
your club can receive the National Service Award. It is really easy to achieve
this award. It is really important to take the time to send this information.
Your club simply needs to do a project in each of the four service areas
(Youth, Community Service, Child Abuse Prevention and Americanism)
and sponsor any two additional projects. You can report this information to National by submitting a
program and activities application for each of the six projects. These applications can be found on the
National Exchange Club website (www.nationalexchangeclub.org) under the member resources tab
and click awards. National uses this information to help them receive grants. And you should receive
recognition for all of the hard work your club has done throughout the year.
Our Ohio/West Virginia District convention was held the weekend of May 30 & 31. We had
an amazing time! We had great speakers, fabulous educational sessions and delicious food. Keep
reading for more details on the convention.
Try new and fresh ideas for rush parties or social gatherings to keep people involved. Keep working
on growing your clubs by recruiting new members and retaining the members you currently have.
Read through the newsletter and see what other clubs are doing.
I am so blessed to have been given this opportunity to serve as your District President. I have learned a
great deal over these past two years. I have made many good friends, plus gleaned countless leadership
skills. Larry Sewell will be taking over as District President for next year. I am excited to see all the
new and fresh ideas that he will bring! Please remember that the District
Board and myself are always here to offer a helping hand in any way that you
need. Do not hesitate to contact one of us if you have questions or need help.
And for the remainder of the year, don’t forget to keep PARADING THE
SPIRIT OF EXCHANGE WITH PASSION AND COMMITMENT!
'95-'96,
'98-'99,
'01-'02,
‘06-’07
‘10-’11
‘13-’14
JUDGE'S AWARD &
SUPERIOR RATING
'94-'95, '97-'98, '04-'05
‘05-’06, ‘08-’09, ‘09-’10
Brook Eggart
District President
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From Your Regional
Vice President
This is my last article as your Regional Vice President. My second two-year term on the
National Board will be coming to an end. I’ve enjoyed the four years I’ve spent on the board.
I’ve had the opportunity to meet many talented and dedicated Exchangites. Although we
have many challenges ahead of us I am encouraged because Exchange is needed now, more
than ever, in our communities.
As I reflect on what I’ve learned over the last four years what stands out is the potential of
the individual Exchangite. It’s the energy and dedication of Exchangites just like you that
will move this great organization forward in the future. The society we live in is changing.
We are all distracted by competing priorities each day. As a member of Exchange we can sometimes get sidetracked due to
everyday life. However, if we stay focused on our Exchange Club mission of making our communities better places to live,
then I believe we can move forward and Exchange will grow and flourish.
The future of Exchange also depends on good leadership. Thank you to those that have served in leadership positions
already. I encourage you to investigate all the leadership opportunities in your club, our District and at the National level as
well. Filling a leadership position in Exchange can be one of the most rewarding experiences you will have.
I am optimistic about the future of Exchange because of YOU. As a member of Exchange you can achieve extraordinary
things. You just have to set your mind to it and stay focused. I believe that anything is possible with Exchange. In fact,
the sky’s the limit with Exchange because this great organization has so much to offer. I challenge you to explore the
possibilities in your club and our District. Share your Exchange experience with everyone you know. Together we will grow
Exchange to improve our communities. I look forward to seeing you in the future. THANK YOU for all you do!
Russ
Finney
Region 8 Vice President
2013-2014 ACE Award
Kelsy Iler, Fremont St. Joseph’s C.C.
Parent: Robert Iler
Sponsored by The Exchange Club of
Fremont
2013-2014 Youth of the Year
David Henniger, Lake H.S.
Parents: David and Helen Henniger
Sponsored by The Exchange Club of
Greater Maumee Bay
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Exchange Club ‘CLICKS’
By: [email protected]
National Exchange Club
www.NationalExchangeClub.org
National Exchange Club Foundation
www.ExchangeClubFoundation.org
E l e v a t o r S p ee c h
Ohio/West Virginia District Exchange Club
Voices of Freedom
www.VoicesOfFreedom.us
We are a National Community Service
Organization making communities better
places to live through projects focusing on
Americanism, Youth, Community Service
and our National project of Child Abuse
Prevention. Our membership is open to all
those who share the same passion.
Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome
www.CryingCode.org
Which area most interests you?
www.ohio-wvirginiadistrictexchange.org
Exchange Club’s National Project
www.PreventChildAbuse.com
Believe in the Blue
www.believeintheblue.org
National Exchange Club On-Line Store
www.BuyExchange.org
Ohio – West Virginia District Exchange Clubs
http://www.Ohio-WVirginiaDistrictExchange.org
Other Exchange Club ‘CLICKS’
Facebook
www.Facebook.com/NationalExchangeClub
Twitter.com@ExchangeClub
www.Twitter.com/ExchangeClub
Wikipedia.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Exchange_Club
YouTube.com/ExchangeClub
www.YouTube.com/ExchangeClub
Virtual Freedom Shrine – Exchange Club of Salem, NH
www.FreedomShrine.com
Individual Club Links
Bowling Green www.bgexchangeclub.org
Dayton
www.exchangeclubdayton.org
Eastern Hills www.eheconline.org/
Dover
www.doverexchangeclub.com/
Northwest Cincinatti
www.northwestexchangecincinnati.org/
Mt Vernon/Knox County
www.exchangemvkc.org/
Lima www.limaexchangeclub.org/
Fremont
www.exchangecluboffremontohio.org
**The following clubs have Facebook pages:
Bowling Green
Clyde
Greater Maumee Bay
West Toledo
Toledo
Maumee
Lima
Fremont
Springfield
Findlay
To find their page search for
the name of their club i.e.
Exchange Club of Toledo, etc
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Division 1
Wauseon
President Sara Feldbauer
Our President, Sara Feldbauer, moderated
the Freedom Shrine Speech Contest at
Wauseon High School on May 13, 2014.
There were four contestants and Brenden
Kost was declared the winner. This is the
56th year that W.H.S. has held the Speech
Contest
We have ordered a Freedom Shrine for
Swanton High School.
We have an ongoing collection of pull tabs
for the Ronald McDonald House in Toledo.
There has been such a need for this home
that there will be a new, larger home built
soon near Toledo Hospital.
We purchased the Crying Code brochures
that will be distributed at the Fulton County
Health Center.
April 23 was the first of four trash pick ups
that our club will complete for two miles
along State Route 108 north of Wauseon..
Our club donated money toward the
Wauseon Community Meals. These meals
are held each Thursday evening and the
food is prepared by six of the churches
in Wauseon. It is a very good way for the
citizens of Wauseon to meet each other.
Submitted by Mary Behnfeldt
Wauseon Excel Club
No information submitted.
Greater Maumee Bay
President Stephany Below
No information submitted.
West Toledo
President Jackie Lewis
No information submitted.
Division 2
Toledo
President Steven Edwards
No information submitted.
Fremont
President Dianne Clary
Dee made some great
comments at the Golden
Deeds awards when she
asked Mike Davey to get
up and present the award
to guest of honor Denny
Setzler.
Denny resides here in
Fremont with his wife
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Josie. The Setzler’s have 4 children Eric,
Cathy, Brian, and Autumn. Denny has
dedicated over sixty years of his life to
scouting.
Dee stopped at Dollar General store and
found that the manager had a box set out
for the Food Pantry. The lady said that she
is collecting food till the end of the month.
So Bob and Dee got bags out and took
over a dozen bags to the Food Pantry. The
service is from the Dollar General store and
Fremont Exchange Club.
Barb
Krzewinski
presented
the
Law Officer of the
Year. This year our
receipient came from
the Sandusky County
Parks District. She said
it was a great honor
to present this award
to Andy Brown who is
a Law Officer for the
Parks District. He is the Chief Ranger for the
district. His name was presented by one of
his subordinates. Andy said that he started
out emptying trash barrows and worked his
way up from there.
Ben Hickey and Mary
Nossaman presented David
Detweiler the Student of the
Year. In David’s essay which
he read to the club he said
that at a very early age he
found out how important
public service and spirit
was. He organized a musical benefit at his
school and over the course of 4 events he
raised over $2000 to help benefit people.
A benefactor donated approx 200 new
flags for our display
at the court house. It
really looked nice for
Memorial Day.
Pres Dee thanked
all that volunteered at
the Parade on Monday.
The group ran out of
flags at the turn on
Tiffin St. They gave out
over 13 gross of flags. Many people also
complimented us on the new banner that
was carried at the parade.
Mary Shafer presented several programs
at Ross regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Thanks to Mary.
We would like to congratulate all the
members of our Excel club at SJCC for their
wonderful community service. Some will
be graduating. We wish them great success.
Thanks for being members.
Kelsey Iler who was our ACE award winner
earlier this past year has been chosen as the
District ACE award winner. This is a very nice
young lady that has a very important story
to tell. She was at the District Convention at
Miamisburg this past weekend. There she
received $1000 toward her education.
The Maumee club won the award for
Volunteerism.
Floyd Culver won the Lifetime
Achievement Award
It was announced that next year’s District
and National Convention will be held in
Columbus.
Mary Shafer held an induction ceremony
bringing into the club both Bob Clary, and
Jim Stendara.
Submitted by Ken Dumminger
Fremont Excel Club
President Hunter Harrison
No information submitted.
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Bellefontaine
President Bridget Hawkins No information submitted.
Springfield
President Mike Larson
Our club installed five new members at
an evening meeting gala event, Connie
Kearns, Mark Sullivan, Rob Pollock, John
Buffenbarger, and Andy Kittles. The club
honored three members at the event with
Exchange Club membership numeral pins
of 50 years service for Jon Holland, 40
years service for Wayne Smith, and 30 years
service for Don Lynam. Congratulations to
all!
The
club
presented
our
Youth
of the Year,
Gillian
West
of Emmanuel
C h r i s t i a n Mike
Larson,
President
Academy, at a Springfield Exchange, Gillian
club meeting West, 2014 Springfield Youth of
and awarded a the Year, Steve Klipfel, Youth of
$1,000 college the Year Award Chairman
scholarship. Miss West will attend Cedarville
University in the fall. Special thanks to Steve
Klipfel, chairperson Youth of the Year.
We selected Emmanuel Christian Academy
to receive a Freedom Shrine, which was
delivered and will be installed this summer
and dedicated in the fall. Special thanks
to Pam Meermans for storing and then
delivering the shrine documents to ECA.
We distributed 7,500 flags for the
GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE Program at the
Springfield Memorial Day Parade, 26 May.
We presented Jim Nolan, Executive
Director of the Tecumseh Council of the Boy
Scouts with a check for $1,000 to continue
their good work.
We participated in the Time Out Teddy
Program, purchasing 100 for distribution to
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the Child Advocacy Center, County Sheriff,
and Springfield Police Division.
We presented Wendy Holt, Director of the
Clark County Child Advocacy Center with
a check for $5,000 to assist the agency in
their work. The CAC helps children deal with
abuse while holding offenders accountable.
In 2013 the CAC served 259 children, 155
females and 101 males who were victims
of sexual abuse, exploitation, felony level
physical abuse, or witnessed a violent act.
We co-sponsored the Armed Forces
Appreciation Day Luncheon, honoring past
and present members of the armed forces in
Springfield and Clark County.
We are preparing for the Cancer Relay for
Life June 13 & 14th. The club sells Famous
Cabbage Rolls, hand made personally by our
President Mike Larson, and known far and
wide as the best this side of Budapest. All
proceeds will be donated by Team Exchange
to the Relay for Life.
We are preparing to attend the District
Convention in Miamisburg, Ohio May 30 &
31st, hosted by the Exchange Club of Dayton,
Ohio
Submitted by Larry Sewell
Division 4
Findlay
President Kelly Greene
Our
20th
Annual
Awards Celebration was
held at our luncheon
meeting on May 6th. We
gave away the following
awards: Fireman of the
Year, Tim Hassan, Findlay
Fire Dept.; Law Officer of Peggy Turner and
the Year, Don Dawson, Youth of the Year.
Findlay Police; Proudly
We Hail, Findlay-Hancock County Public
Library; Youth of
the Year, Hiromasa
Alex Harada, Findlay
High School; Book of
Golden Deeds, Gene
and Evelyn Kelsey,
Hancock Christian
Mary Borer with Book of Clearinghouse. We
Golden Deeds winner.
also handed out
flags at the Memorial Day Parade.
Bowling Green
President Vernon Hansen
Our Club carried out several spring
projects for 2014. Zac Shoup created a great
Exchange Club chili entrée for the BG Winter
Fest Chili Cook-off in mid-February. Our
Exchange table is always the best decorated.
This year the theme was “Fifty Shades of
Exchange Chili” with a wink and a nod to the
Valentine’s Day weekend event.
Our Annual Pancake Breakfast was held
on March
15 in the
Bowling
Green High
S c h o o l
c a fe t e r i a .
T h i s Exchange Club President Vern Hansen is
shown with Exchange Scholarship recipient
fundraiser Erin Graves (second from right) and
must once Awards of Excellence recipients Joe Cohen,
a g a i n Hortencia Perez and Nicole Castor.
acknowledge the leadership of the chair,
Luci Gernot, who does an outstanding job
coordinating our club’s efforts. Profits were
slightly decreased by the decision to move
the silent auction to the Reverse Raffle
evening in November. As in past years, Chris
Cakes launched the pancakes into the air to
soar onto the plates of kids and adults.
A club committee, headed by Michael
Penrod, reviewed the scholarship awards
and available funds and revised policies for
this year. Two scholarships were given based
on need and overcoming adversity. Our local
Exchange Club gave more in scholarship
dollars than any other service club this year
in the Bowling Green School District.
Two activities were undertaken this spring
which fall into Exchange Club’s Americanism
Project Area. Our Vice President, Sean
Brennan, investigated the cost of providing
pocket copies of the Constitution for seniors
at BG High School. The club also approved
funds to sponsor youth for Boys’ State and
Girls’ State at the request of our President,
Vern Hansen. We also continue to support
a Pee Wee League ball team. BG Exchange
has sponsored a club for over 50 years.
Paul Nusser was honored by National
Exchange for years of membership at an
evening reception for area clubs. Three
other members, Bill Culbertson, Sr., Clif
Boutelle, and Steve McEwen, received
certificates but could not attend. Dick
Powers, our club’s longest term member and
several others also attended the ceremony
and appreciated the culinary efforts of the
National staff and the tours of building.
Positive Start, a recognition of good
citizenship and scholarship for middle school
students, was held on Tuesday, April 8. Fiftyeight students from public and private
schools were honored. The chairperson
for the event, Roger
Grant, was supported
by an outstanding team
of member volunteers.
Barbara Keller wrote the
student activity sections
for the local newspaper,
the
Sentinel-Tribune.
Kate
Sommerfeld
collected the information Dr. Sidney Childs,
& student pictures and a member of the
got it to the newspaper. BG Exchange Club,
Ann McVey sent out welcomes students to
the letter of invitation Positive Start.
to students and parents. Jill Carr identified
the keynote speaker, the President of BGSU’s
Black Student Union, and prepared the
programs. Roger Grant and Jim Rebar
photographed the event. Mayor Edwards
issued a proclamation which was delivered
by Kristin Otley. Sidney Childs, Ann McVey,
Roger Grant, Vern Hansen, Barbara Keller, Jill
Carr, & Kate Sommerfeld helped with the
presentation of awards. Other members
helped to serve pizza and beverages to the
students, greeted parents, and/or sat with
students.
Recently, our club was honored to be
recognized by National Exchange for
our Positive Start Program. Roger Grant
attended the district convention to accept
the award on the club’s behalf.
Submitted by Sue Clanton
Division 5
Clyde
President Cynthia Cullen
No information submitted.
Maumee
President David Huner
No information submitted.
Perrysburg
President Brent Swartzmiller
No information submitted.
Sandusky
President James Tann
No information submitted.
Division 6
Eastern Hills-Cincinnati President Chandra Mathews-Smith
We meet on Fridays at the Anderson Twp.
Senior Center. At our recent meetings we
have been recognizing our High School Youth
Winner for local schools. We have a lot to be
thankful for: We have a great community
to serve. Our new site can be found at:
http://www.eheconline.
org We have wonderful
friends and family. Our
annual projects for our
community support are
well attended.
As always our club stays
busy in the community,
some of our recent Member Speaker
and planned activities include; Spring
Social – Dinner Event, Forest Hills 5K Walk,
Adopt-A-Highway, Make A Difference Day,
and Quarters for Kids Program, and our
Membership Drive. Recently USA Flags were
given out at a Pumpkin Fest for Kids at Berger
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Farm and our Adopt-a-Highway project
keeps us busy on Saturdays. We had our
annual Fall Golf Outing and everything went
great, Thanks everyone.
Our club is in the midst of a recruiting blitz.
We have a strong base to work from, great
speakers and wonderful camaraderie. We
just need to add some new blood to help
with our projects and to help raise awareness
of our club and our good deeds.
Submitted by Bob Garfield
West Chester
President Jessie Niesen
Our
Club
continues
to
support
organizations such as RASKALS, and One
Way Farm, a home for abused, abandoned
and neglected children. The group also
supports the Butler County Parent Aide
programs and about 100
Exchange Club Abuse
Prevention Centers in the
United States. At a recent
meeting we presented
“Proudly We Hail” plaques
to
individuals
and
companies who proudly
and correctly fly the Newest Members
American flag.
Club members Russ Finney and Bob
Garfield plan to attend the 2014 District
Convention to be held in Dayton, Ohio on
May 30th and 31st and these club members
are also planning to attend the National
Convention in New Orleans, LA in July.
Submitted by Bob Garfield
NW Cincinnati
President John Torbeck
We are pleased to announce we are on
the web. Our new site can be found at:
www.NorthwestExchangeCincinnati.org
We continue our programs of service for
our communities. The Celebrity Bartending
Event was held and so was our second
annual bowling fundraiser. We continue to
honor our Student of the Month.
Planned Community Events: Community
Partners for Education Golf Outing,
Dearborn Country Club; Golf Outing,
Clippard Family YMCA; Exchange Club
Bowling Fundraiser, Heid’s Lanes; Celebrity
Bartending Event.
Submitted by Bob Garfield
Division 7
Dayton
President Eric Price
President Eric Price arranged speakers
for the District Convention that include
the Dayton club’s major project on
strengthening civics education in Ohio. A
big step is the formation of a committee
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under U.S. District Judge Walter Rice
that includes club representatives, Bar
Association members and, eventually,
educators. President Price’s initiative was
inspired by a statewide effort in New
Hampshire led by retired U.S. Supreme
Court Justice Souter.
Judge Rice said he hopes to see real
progress in overcoming what he calls
“political illiteracy” resulting in low voter
turnout, misunderstanding of local, state
and national issues and often complete lack
of knowledge about the nation’s founding
principles and structure olf government. “I
would welcome the participation of other
Exchange clubs in the state,” he said, “so that
our leaders in Columbus will see the way to
action .”
Submitted by Bill Wild
Lima President Diane Bishop
Lima Exchange Club’s annual Youth of the
Year and A.C.E. banquets were held in March.
Students from all twelve Allen County high
schools were in attendance for Youth of the
Year. The annual A.C.E. award banquet was
chaired by Angie Herzog. The event was
nicely attended.
April, Child Abuse Prevention month, is a
very busy month for the Lima Exchange Club’s
Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) committee.
During this month, they organized Child
Safety Awareness Day’s at Freedom
Elementary School. Students in preschool1st grade heard a presentation regarding
safety and received coloring books, “My
Body is Mine”, purchased by the committee.
Students in 2nd - 4th grade watched a video,
“Believe Me” that addressed not giving up
when telling adults about abuse. The video
emphasized the fact that children have the
right to be safe and to tell an adult in their
support system if someone hurts them. After
the video, discussions were held in small
groups. The students had the opportunity to
sign a pledge stating, “I am Somebody. I have
the right to be Safe from Harm.” Also during
April, five billboards were on display around
Lima.
The CAP Committee also participated
in Believe in the Blue, Saturday May 3rd at
the Lima Public Library. This was held in
conjunction with the library’s Touch a Truck
event. Committee members played games
with kids, popped popcorn and distributed
parenting information to parents.
To
highlight Child Abuse Prevention, the
committee organized a luncheon that
featured guest speaker from Bluffton
University.
At this luncheon, the CAP
committee gave a $500 scholarship to a local
student who had applied and fulfilled all
required qualifications.
Multiple members participated in the
Memorial Day parade, handing out flags
for “Give a Kid a Flag to Wave”. About 5,000
flags were handed out to children along the
parade route.
Submitted by Brook Eggart
Canton
President James Knight
No information submitted.
Division 8
Orrville
President Darlene Morrison
Our Club has had a variety of excellent
programs and continued with their financial
support of non-profit agencies in Orrville the Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club, Orrville
YMCA, Salvation Army, Wayne Co. Children
Advocacy Center, OrrViews, 88 Keys for
Orrville High School project, etc.
During the March 20 meeting, Steve
Slifko, owner of Red Run Bison Farm in
Marshallville, raises between 350 and 270
buffalo a year and sells meat from their farm.
Buffalo, or bison as it is often called, is lower
in fat and cholesterol than select beef, pork
or even skinless chicken.
Jeff Iula, known as Mr. Derby, of Cuyahoga
Falls, talked March 27 about the Akron AllAmerican Soap Box Derby, which began in
1933 in Dayton. It was moved to Akron in
1941.
Cindy O’Donnell, marketing and public
relations manager of Goodwill Industries
of Wayne and Holmes Counties, said at the
April 3 meeting that Goodwill International
began in 1902. Goodwill in Wayne County
began in 1979. The local Goodwill has
five locations: Orrville, Wooster, Rittman,
Millersburg and Loudonville.
Carol Ubelhart, general manager of
OrrViews, a local community newspaper
and Bob Hershey, OrrViews advisoary board
member and sponsorship chairman, talked
April 10 about the papers 13-year history.
It only exists through donations from
individuals, businesses and organizatons.
This year’s budget is $75,365.
During the April 17 meeting four new
members and 14 members who have 35plus years of service with the club were
recognized. New members Sherri Bowman,
Mary Alterio, Susan Tucker and Erica Piatt
received framed certificates and Exchange
Club pins.
Recognized for 35 plus years of service
were: Gene Horst, 61 years; Bob Gresser,
53; Jim Davis, 51; Alan Auble and P. Dean
Waltman, 48; Jerry Amstutz, 47; John
Kropf, 44; Ralph Keplar, 43; Bob Snyder,
40p; Steve Seifried, 38; Doug Brown and
Jay Augspurger, 37; Steve Hines, 36 and
Jeff Wiles, 35.
Each new member and veteran members
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received gifts (shirts, jackets, hats with
Exchange Club logos.)
At the April 24 meeting, Kent Smith,
Orrville High School Athletic Director and
boys tennis coach and spring sport coaches
gave Exchange Club their latest update on
spring sports.
Prior to the meeting Students of the
Month introduced by Jim Mankins, (a
volunteer with OHS) introduced Sara Landis
and Cody Marshall, seniors at OHS.
Lori Reinbolt, president of the Orrville
Area Chamber of Commerce since last
November, gave a review May 1. She said
she sees her position as a visonary leader
striving to see what’s in the future and what’s
next. She said she looks forward to being
challenged in her new position. She passed
out 150th Orrville anniversary wooden coins
to members.
During the May 8 meeting, Sara Patton,
executive director of the Wayne County
Community Foundation said the foundation
was established in 1978 with Bill Baer
of Orrville, former CEO of the Will-Burt
Co., who donated the first $1,000. Today,
the Foundation has $54 million under
management.
Linda Runion, gave an informational
presentation May 22 about the 88 Keys
for Orrville High School Project. The newly
renovated auditorium at OHS houses the
piano that was purchased after the fire in
1977. Because of the hard use and the harsh
environment, is is very difficult for the piano
to stay in tune. The goal of the campaign is
to raise $60,000.
Orrville Exchange eventually made a
donation to this project.
During the May 29 meeting, Morgan
Winget and Bob Hershey, both of Orrville
gave an informative program on General
Douglas MacArthur.
As a fundraiser the club will be holding
a reverse raffle/dinner on Aug. 1. Money
is used for high school scholarships and
community events.
Submitted by Darlene Morrison
Wooster
President Gil Ning
The Youths of the Month from the Village
Network and Christian Childrens Home
were presented on 4/1 and 4/8 respectively
a plaque, gift certificate and polo shirt that
designates being chosen for outstanding
performance. Presentations were done at a
luncheon at the Wooster Inn honoring them.
The Club enjoyed gourmet hamburger night
at the Martin Cabin on 4/15. The Wooster
High School Pride and Spirit Award was
presented to Brooke Hemphill (softball) for
efforts as recognized by her Coach on 4/22.
The Club attended the Children’s Breakfast
with Youths of the Month to recognize Child
Abuse Prevention Month on 4/3. Young
Citizenship Awards were presented to Aiden
Call/Anna Nacci/Angelina Fox/Landon Rice/
Emily Hill/Alec Pauley/Gabbi Stern/Molly
Schneider/Harley Nordick/Pheonix Utesch
from Edgewood Middle School. Sydney
Wright (St. Mary) and Dawn Drake (Ida Sue
School) also received awards. All award
winners received a framed certificate and
dictionary.
The Youths of the Month from the
Village Network and Christian Childrens
Home were presented on 5/6 and 5/13
respectively a plaque, gift certificate and
polo shirt that designates being chosen for
outstanding performance.
Presentations
were done at a luncheon at the Wooster Inn
honoring them. The Club enjoyed Omaha
Bob’s chicken at the Martin Cabin evening
meeting on 5/20. The Wooster High School
Pride and Spirit Award was presented to
Brandon Defibaugh (football) for efforts as
recognized by his coaches on 5/27. On 5/17
the Club put out flags at veteran gravesites
at St. Mary Cemetery honoring veterans for
the upcoming Memorial Day. A dictionary
and certificate was awarded to Hannah
Watson from St. Mary School for exceptional
citizenship.
Submitted by Gil Ning
Division 9
Dover
President Terry Auman
No information submitted.
Mt. Vernon/Knox County
President Dick Porter
Our club has been very active doing all our
great projects and community service. The
year is coming to an end for our President
Dick Porter but we are ending strong. We
entertained a guest speaker from the “Joy of
Living” summer camp for our Knox County
children and from that meeting, Dick has
been on the move to help the camp with
funding, finding inner tubes for the creek
and many other things for these children to
have fun.
Our Youth of
the Year program
was fantastic and
rewarding. Our
student this year,
Alex Keen, has
many aspirations
in the field of Margaret Ann Ruhl and Alex
Sports Medicine Keen, KCCC YOY 2014
and will take this talent with him when he
joins the U S Marines.
The selection this year for our ACE Award
was abounding with the choice of seven
students, one each from the county’s
seven High Schools. All the students were
exceptional and the student from East Knox
HS, Jessica McFadden was our selection.
She is a determined young lady who with
physical disabilities never let that stop her
from succeeding.
The Memorial Day Parade was special this
year with the float being a smaller version of
the Monument of the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. We had members and four Airmen
from Wright Patterson AFB passing out
our flags for the GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE
project. The weather was beautiful and the
parade honored our fallen heroes.
An extra money making pork chop dinner
was served June 13th in Mansfield and we
had great fellowship and a tragedy. Five
of us members served about 60 meals at a
small park and for children we grilled hot
dogs. We loaded Mr. Dick Porter’s beautiful,
large, heavy grill in the back of Ginny’s
truck. All went well with the dinner and
coming home was where all the excitement
happened. You will only need to know that
the grill never made it home.
Flag day is an annual event that we enjoy
on the square of our town. The program this
year, as in all years, was very respectful and
emotional by honoring the Flag of our great
Nation. Karen Conard did a wonderful
program along with other members.
The last program of the year is fast
approaching and that is our getting together
for a pot luck dinner at Ed Cosby’s home. We
love this time as many friends and members
meet before the long summer really
begins and we install officers, recognize
achievements, have a White Elephant Sale,
eat great food and this year the Mansfield
CAP Center, Lori Daugherty will be coming
to fellowship with us.
What a great Club Mount Vernon/Knox
County is and we have a wonderful future!
Submitted by Ginny Williams
Painesville President James Kalis
No information submitted.
Division 10
Brooklyn-Cleveland
President Jeffrey Borsz
No information submitted.
Oberlin
President Marilyn Jalowiec
No information submitted.
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Clockwise from above:
~Lorie Daugherty, Director of Mansfield CAP Center
~Goodies collected for the CAP Center
~JROTC presents the colors
~Anthony Talbot, Abolition Ohio
~Judge Patrick Fischer and Debe Tehar talk Civics
~District Pin Design winner Andy Kittles, Springfield
~Dining at the Youth Awards Luncheon
~Essence Five performs before dinner
~Attendees at the Awards and Installation Banquet
~Cheryl Verhoff presented the Exchangite of the Year
~Bev Sewell accepts a Gold Club Award for Springfield
~Joe Wade receives a Top Recruiter Award
~Larry Sewell recognized for recruiting 5 new members
~Roger Grant accepts Best Community Service Project
~Dayton members pose with DP Brook Eggart
~Floyd Culver wins Lifetime Achievement Award
~Brook presents a Resolu-
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2013-2014 OH/WV District Convention, May 30-31, Dayton, OH
The Annual Convention of the OH/WV District was held at the Wyndham Garden Dayton South in Miamisburg on May 30-31, 2014. The event got started on Friday afternoon
with a Board of Director’s Meeting, followed by dinner and then the fun and games that
always comes with a hospitality room.
The convention officially got underway on Saturday morning with the Child Abuse
Prevention Breakfast. After an Invocation by Floyd Culver, Wauseon, and the Pledge,
led by Jackie Lewis, West Toledo, District President Brook Eggart welcomed the group
and presented pins to all of the First Timers. The Exchange Club of Toledo received
recognition for the Best CAP Project Award for their Champions for Children Award
Project. Lorie Daugherty of the Mansfield CAP Center gave an update on the center and
all of their projects. The center is doing well, but there are still families on a waiting list
for their services.
A Panel Discussion was held on the lack of Civics training in our schools and the fact
that much of our country’s history is no longer being taught in our schools. Panelists were
Debe Tehar, who serves on the State Board of Education, and Ohio First District Court of
Appeals Judge Patrick Fischer. We were also privileged to have Anthony Talbot speak to
our group. Mr. Talbot is Co-Founder of Abolition Ohio, and spoke on the current slave
trade in Ohio, also known as Human Trafficking. He shared some startling statistics on
the matter and how Toledo ranks #1 in trafficking per capita.
Brook Eggart gave a State of the District address and shared the district is within reach
of attaining positive growth for the year. Ann Culver, Wauseon, presented the Treasurer’s Report and noted the district is fiscally sound. Secretary John Fetters, Findlay, reported on our clubs at growth and attaining the National Service Award. A Power Point
presentation was shown recapping the district and national leadership over the past 21
years. President Eggart then appointed Bob Garfield, West Chester, to review the
minutes of last year’s convention and report back to the convention.
Clubs were recognized for earning the National Service Award to date. They included
Fremont, Greater Maumee Bay, Sandusky, Wauseon, West Chester, West Toledo,
Findlay, Springfield and Clyde. It was also noted that the deadline for the award is June
30th.
The Youth Awards Luncheon was held as we honored this year’s recipients. After an
Invocation by Larry Sewell, Springfield, and the Pledge by Cindy Cullen, Clyde, the
2013-2014 Youth of the Year Award, and $1000 scholarship, was presented to David
Henniger from Lake High School. He was sponsored by The Exchange Club of Greater
Maumee Bay. The Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award and scholarship was
given to Kelsy Iler of Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, and was sponsored by The Exchange Club of Fremont.
After lunch, the Roll was called and the Elections of Officers took place. The officers
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County; Cindy Cullen, Clyde; Marie Perkins, Fremont; and serving as Interim Directors: Floyd Culver, Wauseon; Mary Shaffer, Fremont; Angie Herzog, Lima.
Larry Sewell presented a Memorial Service for members lost since our last convention.
Honored were Bonnie Franks, Findlay, and Larry Skelly, Lima. After the service, complete with bagpipes, there were several educational sessions held. Tom Wild and Vince
Lewis spoke on the Anti Bullying Million T Shirt March. They stressed the importance of
promoting awareness and engagement in the efforts to curb bullying. Russ Finney, Region 8 Vice President, led a session entitled “The Top Two Questions of the Day” where
attendees were asked to submit the most burning questions they had to help better their
clubs. Much of the discussion that followed was on ideas to grow our clubs, and diversify
by getting younger members. Our national rep, Bill Trimble, RVP Region 11, made a
presentation entitled “Leadership In Action.” Members split into small groups and shared
ideas. John Fetters led in some fun training with “Who Wants to be an Exchange Millionaire” with questions on our great organization.
The day concluded in a big way, with the Awards and Installation Banquet. Past DP
Jim Suddath, Dayton, gave an Invocation and Dayton’s Bill Wild led us in the pledge.
Essence Five performed prior to dinner, led by Carol Suddath, Dayton. Plenty of awards
were given out after dinner. Lima’s Cheryl Verhoff won the Exchangite of the Year. The
District Bulletin of the Year was won by Springfield, Larry Sewell, Editor. In the Club
Membership Growth Awards, Springfield won for the clubs under 30 members (+5) and
Painesville in the over 30 member class (+4). Top Recruiter Awards were recognized
with certificates, but also received money for their efforts. Larry Sewell, Springfield, and
Ted Lindsley, Toledo and Maumee, each recruited 5 new members. Joe Wade, Dayton,
and Jim Addis, Greater Maumee Bay, were rewarded for bringing in 3 new members
each.
District President Club Award patches were presented to Springfield (Gold) and West
Chester (Bronze). The 2013-2014 District Rookie of the Year was awarded to Lima’s
Tiffany Kayser. She was unable to attend, but the award will be presented at one of her
local club meetings.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Floyd Culver, Wauseon, for his 40
plus years in Exchange and his willingness to always help the district. Floyd served as
national president in 2008-2009. The Best Community Service Award was given to Bowling Green for their “Positive Start” program. Dr. Roger Grant accepted the award for the
club.
Resolutions were passed for the following: Exchange Club of Dayton for hosting the
convention, Region 11 Vice President Bill Trimble for serving as our national representative and to outgoing District President Brook Eggart for her two years serving as president.
RVP Trimble installed the new officers and directors for the 2014-2015 Exchange year.
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New Members
(as of 5/31/14)
New Member
Timothy Bartczak
Joseph Sekeley III
Tracy Troxel
Troy Hager
Jason Rankin
Shad Helle
Carol Steward
Larry Caffro
Otis Sonnenberg
Kevin O’Brien
Dominic Wolfer
Greg Harshfield
Kelly Gries
Shelley Crossley
Aaron Jones
Maureen Skeldon
Jerry Sewell Jr.
Donald DeWitt
Micha Grubaugh
Mark Hill
Tracy Murray
Nick Edwards
Kathy Sabbagh
Club
Brooklyn Cleveland
Dover
Fremont
Painesville
Painesville
Greater Maumee Bay GMB
Maumee
Bowling Green
Eastern Hills
EH
EH
EH
Toledo
Toledo
Toledo
Springfield
Mt. Vernon/Knox Cty MT V
Toledo
West Toledo
GMB
GMB
TOP OHIO/WEST VIRGINIA RECRUITERS
Member
Club
Ted Lindsley, Larry Sewell, Tom Abercrombie, Jim Addis, Joe Wade. Darlene Morrison, Judy Baker, Dick Porter, Tracey Edwards, Russ Finney, Donald Fillipski, Toledo and Maumee
+6
Springfield
+5
NW Cincinnati +3
Greater Maumee Bay +3
Dayton
+3
Orrville
+2
Eastern Hills
+2
Mt Vernon/Knox County +2
Greater Maumee Bay
+2
West Chester
+2
Painesville
+2
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Robert Gillingham
John Micelli
Unknown
Donald Filipski
Doris Moss
Jim Addis
Jim Addis
Ted Lindsley
Paul Nusser
Judy Baker
Judy Baker
Joshua Gerth
Ron Cooke Jr.
Ted Lindsley
Ted Lindsley
Mary Skeldon
Larry Sewell
Dick Porter
Dick Porter
Ted Lindsley
Jackie Lewis
Tracey Edwards
Bob Bochi
WAY TO GROW
(As of 5/31/14)
Sponsor
#
The following clubs showed membership
net growth as of 5/31/14
Springfield
NW Cincinnati
Painesville
Canton
Dayton
Dover
West Chester Brooklyn Cleveland
Toledo
+5
+4
+4
+2
+2
+2
+2
+1
+1
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DistrictOhioInformation
West Virginia District
Mission Statement
The Ohio/West Virginia District exists to help
build new clubs and to help grow and strengthen
existing Exchange clubs through training,
education, and inter-club fellowship.
I will do my best, with your help, to let people
know about the great things Exchange
members are doing for their communities
and the wonderful projects we are involved
with.
The deadline for future issues are:
National President & Past President
National President
Don Wright
3643 Meadowwood Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
P (615)896-9460
C (615)904-4807
[email protected]
From the Editor,
Past National President
Lou Molitor
3805 30th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Res. 262-654-4013
Bus. 262-654-1234
Cell 262-237-2316
[email protected]
Aug. 12, 2014
Oct. 13, 2014
Marcia C. Rojas, editor
http://www.ohio-wvirginiadistrictexchange.org
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These clubs are celebrating anniversaries
April 2014 - September 2014.
Western Hills, Cinci
4/16/77
Maumee
4/23/02
Findlay
4/29/30
Fremont
5/31/39
Dover
5/15/59
Lima
5/23/59
Eastern Hills Cincinnati
5/31//74
Bowling Green 7/13/46 Northwest Cincinnati 7/13/68 Bellefontaine 7/17/46 Perrysburg 7/26/26 Painesville 8/2/38 Wooster 8/18/73 Greater Maumee Bay 8/20/87 Wauseon 8/27/91 Canton 9/6/22 Orrville 9/9/24 Mt Vernon/Knox County 9/19/46 Dayton 9/22/19 47
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Thank you for your
continued service in your
communities!
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2013 - 2014
District Officers
District President
Brook Eggart
P.O. Box 614
Lima, OH 45802
(H) 419-230-7043
(W) 419-226-5197 x2005
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District Secretary
John Fetters
5945 Twp. Rd. 246
Findlay, OH 45840
(W) 419-425-3743
(H) 419-423-3224
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Immediate Past President
Angie Herzog
212 Seriff Drive
Lima, OH 45807
(H) 419-999-5750
(C) 419-235-5412
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District Treasurer
Ann Culver
1330 Pinehurst Drive
Defiance, OH 43512
(H) 419-782-9052
(C) 419-439-2355
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Region 8 Vice President
Russ Finney
5668 Glen Brook Court
Mason, OH 45040
(W) 513-942-7000
(H) 513-398-3747
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District President Elect
Larry Sewell
1535 Briarwood Terrace
Springfield, OH 45504
(H) 937-390-1467
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District Directors
Division 1
Wauseon
Greater Maumee Bay
West Toledo
Wauseon Excel Club
Don Price
4261 Pickle Road
Oregon, OH 43616
(H) 419-693-1778
(C) 419-350-1596
[email protected]
Division 5
Sandusky Clyde Maumee
Perrysburg
Position Open!
Bob Gabel
Mary Shaffer
Mary Borer
Sue Jaros
Division 9
Dover
Mt. Vernon/Knox County
Painesville
Ginny Williams
14673 Dunlap Road
Utica, OH 43080
(H & C) 740-485-0864
(W)740-397-8999
[email protected]
Division 2
Toledo
Fremont Fremont Excel Club
Bob Gabel
59 Adams Drive
Fremont, OH 43420
(H) 419-334-9621
(W) 419-334-4468
[email protected]
Division 6
Eastern Hills-Cincinnati West Chester NW Cincinnati Bob Garfield
13038 Coopermeadow Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(H) 513-791-6300
(C) 513-652-6300
[email protected]
Division 10
Brooklyn - Cleveland
Floyd Culver, Past NP
1330 Pinehurst Drive Defiance, OH 43512
(H) 419-782-9052
(C) 419-439-2355
[email protected]
Division 3
Bellefontaine
Springfield Beverly Sewell
1535 Briarwood Terrace
Springfield, OH 45504
(H ) 937-390-1467
[email protected]
Mary Shaffer, Past DP
113 Woodside Lane Fremont, OH 43420
(H) 419-332-7276
[email protected]
Mary Borer
PO Box 609
Findlay, OH 45839
(H) 419-427-8425
(C) 419-722-7967
[email protected]
Angie Herzog
212 Seriff Drive
Lima, OH 45807
(W) 419-221-1226
(C) 419-235-5412
[email protected]
Division 10
Oberlin
Division 4
Bowling Green
Findlay Division 7
Dayton Lima Canton
Division 8
Orrville
Wooster Sue Jaros, VFR
160 Rosedale Place
Rossford, OH. 43460
(H) 419-696-7314
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