We hope these pages will give you a thorough oversight of what Exchange does for both our communities and our members. For those of you who are members of Exchange, we offer this site as a resource for activities and news from across the District.
Exchange Clubs sponsor a variety of community events and fundraisers to support the Prevention of Child Abuse, community service projects, local youth/youth programs and to promote Americanism. Collectively, Exchange Clubs donate millions of dollars and countless hours of volunteer service to better their communities each year.
Programs of Service
The National Exchange Club
We have 500+ clubs in communities across the Nation and Puerto Rico with more than 18,000 members. These amazing clubs hold a variety of activities to strengthen and improve their communities. The first Exchange Club was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1911 with the goal to ignite the spirit of community service throughout the nation.
Local Clubs can range in size from 10-15 members to 100+ members. Each Club determines its’ focus of effort and community service projects known as our “Programs of Service”. These programs align to one of our major themes – Americanism, Youth, Community, and Child Abuse Prevention and provide members with opportunities to serve their communities, develop leadership skills and interact with other like-minded business and professional persons. Members become friends, and friends become a community. Check all our programs at: Exchange Programs of Service
In 1978, Exchange adopted child abuse prevention as its national project. Today, nearly 100 Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Centers have been established across the country. The centers utilize professionally trained parent aides who work directly with families in need, teaching them positive parenting techniques. More than 140,000 children and 100,000 families have benefited from Exchange’s efforts.
Exchange in Action
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrate America 250 with Exchange
Visit our Historic Field of Flags Displays sponsored by various local Exchange Clubs and help us put “UNITY” back in Community!!
June 12th – 19th – Watertown Flag Day Celebration – 61 Echo Lake Road, Watertown
June 21st – July 5th– New Canaan 4th of July Celebration – Town Green
July 6th – July 10th – Wolcott Reading of the Declaration of Independence – Town Green
August 30th – September 13th – Madison Salutes our Heroes – Town Green
September 26th – 29th – Bristol Club – Bristol Mum Festival
RECENT NOTICES
The CT District Field of FlagsLitchfieldAny park will doRelive history – reread the Declaration of Independence
Joe Dudek, National Exchange Club National President, promotes Field of Flags initiative
“The Field of Flags is just one way the Exchange Clubs can engage with their communities. Promoting pride in country, respect for the flag, and appreciation of our freedoms—that’s the heart of Exchange’s Americanism programs. For generations, brave Americans have stood united in service and sacrifice to protect the liberties we cherish. A Field of Flags is more than a display—it’s a living tribute to our Nation’s flag and the enduring values it represents.”
Each Club is challenged to have one Fiel of Flag in their town or City. It can be the size the community wants – there is no right or wrong way to show our respect, and to honor our country. In 2026, we will celebrate our Nation’s 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, so there is no better time to host a Field of Flags.
We have the following Clubs with approved requests for the Flag display I wanted to connect you all so you can arrange the transfer of the Display based on your availability. I have outlined below some of the requirements for Inventory of the Flag Display and the transfer requirements. We expect each Club to be thoughtful … Continue reading Field of Flags Display Request
“Still Revolutionary” June 6, 2026 – 8:30 am – 5 pm The Westbrook Elks Lodge 142 Seaside Avenue, Westbrook, CT Convention Highlights… Annual Meeting & Election of Officers – Networking & Fellowship • Youth & ACE of the Year Luncheon • Clubs in Action • Marketing and AI Training • Installation of Officers • Awards … Continue reading CT District Exchange 2026 Convention
Welcome to Volume 4 of our Spotlight Newsletter! If you would like to be featured in our next newsletter, please contact our Vice President of Marketing and Advertising, Jack Ferraro.
The Waterbury Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards, recognizing outstanding community leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to economic development in Greater Waterbury. The awards will be presented during the 30th Annual Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Aqua … Continue reading 2026 Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards
Telling Our Story… We are honoring America 250, and this great anniversary of our Nation by holding a Revolutionary Convention! Please join us (and yes, you can wear you tricorn hat!) June 6, 2026 – 8:30 am – 5 pm The Westbrook Elks Club 142 Seaside Avenue, Westbrook, CT Highlights: Annual Meeting & Election of … Continue reading CT District Exchange 2026 Convention
