About Us

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.

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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

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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.

National Exchange Webpage Link: http://www.nationalexchangeclub.org

Local Exchange Clubs

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

Locate an Exchange Club: CT Club Locator

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The National Exchange Club Foundation

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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

  • May 21st – Salute to the Finest @ the Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT 6:00 P.M. Cocktails/7:00 P.M. – Dinner Individual Tickets: $70
  • June 6th – CT District Exchange Convention – Westbrook Elks Club – See Convention Page for more details/registration link

RECENT NOTICES

The CT District Field of Flags
Litchfield
Any park will do
Relive 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.

Celebrate with the Nation – honor our Flag – engage your community! Contact Joe Dudek for more information.

RECENT POSTS & EVENT NOTIFICATIONS