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P U BLI C ATI ON OF THE OHI OW E ST V IRG IN I A DI STRI C T E XC H A N G E

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OH/WVDISTRICTCONVENTIONJUNE 1-2, 2018

COLUMBUS, OH

Scot W. Warren

District Welcomes National President Elect

CAP BREAKFAST GUEST SPEAKER

Saturday, June 1, 2018

Lorie Dougherty, Executive Director

Mansfield Parent Aide Program

Saturday,June2,2018

The Link – OH/WV District Newsletter2

ELEVATOR SPEECH

Ohio/WestVirginiaDistrictExchangeClub

We are a National Community ServiceOrganization making communities betterplaces to live through projects focusing onAmericanism, Youth, Community Serviceand our National project of Child AbusePrevention. Our membership is open to all

thosewhosharethesamepassion.

Whichareamostinterestsyou?www.ohio-wvirginiadistrictexchange.org

ExchangeClub‘CLICKS’By:[email protected]

NationalExchangeClubwww.NationalExchangeClub.org

NationalExchangeClubFoundationwww.NationalExchangeClub.org/Foundation-2/

ExchangeClub’sNationalProjectwww.PreventChildAbuse.com

VoicesofFreedomwww.VoicesOfFreedom.us

PreventShakenBabySyndromewww.CryingCode.org

BelieveintheBluewww.believeintheblue.org

NationalExchangeClubOn-LineStorewww.BuyExchange.org

Ohio–WestVirginiaDistrictExchangeClubshttp://www.Ohio-WVirginiaDistrictExchange.org

OtherExchangeClub‘CLICKS’

Facebookwww.Facebook.com/NationalExchangeClub

[email protected]/ExchangeClub

Wikipedia.comhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Exchange_Club

YouTube.com/ExchangeClubwww.YouTube.com/ExchangeClub

FreedomShrinewww.nationalexchangeclub.org/the-freedom-shrine/

IndividualClubLinksBowlingGreen www.bgexchangeclub.orgDayton www.exchangeclubdayton.orgDover www.doverexchangeclub.com/EasternHills www.eheconline.org/Fremont www.exchangecluboffremontoh.orgMtVernon/KnoxCounty www.exchangemvkc.org/NWCincinnati www.northwestexchangecincinnati.org/Springfield www.springfieldexchangeclub.org

**The following clubs have Facebook pages:Brooklyn-ClevelandBowlingGreenCantonClydeDaytonDoverEasternHillsFindlayFremontGreaterMaumeeBayMaumeeMt.Vernon/KnoxCountyOrrville

PainesvillePerrysburgSpringfieldToledoWestToledo

Tofindtheirpagesearchforthenameoftheirclubi.e.ExchangeClubofDover,etc.

The Link – OH/WV District Newsletter 3

Fellow Exchangites!

Here we are already in the third quarter of the Exchange year – and what a good one it has been.

The clubs across the board are recruiting and retaining well, so keep up the good work! In order to keep up the momentum, your District leadership has once again planned for three opportunities to share ideas and techniques to attract new members, energize current members, and better serve our communities.

The fi rst of three District Leadership Workshops, February 10, 2018, was held in West Chester, Ohio. VFR Russ Finney led the high energy team of presenters. All the local club leaders who attended were effusive in their praise of the topics and were eager to return to share those ideas with their respective clubs. Look for more details in this issue of the Link for the next offerings as we bring the District’s educators to a city near you!

Speaking of the District, there will be quite a few opportunities for current club leaders to “step up” to the District level of service. Each year we elect three District Board members with the title of Division Director for a two year term. These Directors are responsible for communicating with, training, and supporting their clubs with District and National resources as necessary. There is training offered by the District to help them prepare.

This year at the District Convention in Columbus, Ohio on June 2nd, 2018, we will elect the even number Directors. Division Two represents Bowling Green, Lima, Findlay, and Bellefontaine Clubs. Division Four represents Fremont, Fremont St. Joseph Excel Club, Maumee, and Perrysburg. Division Six represents Springfi eld, Dayton, West Chester, Eastern Hills Cincinnati, and Northwest Cincinnati. The current serving Directors are not running for re-election.

We will have a fourth vacancy for Division Five as well. This Division represents Canton, Dover, Mt. Vernon/Knox County, Orrville, and Wooster.

Ann Culver, our fabulous Treasurer has elected not to run for this position again. Thank you Ann for your years of service! We can’t fi nd words that express enough our admiration and appreciation.

The position of President-Elect for the next administration is open. This person will help current President-Elect Ginny Williams of Mt. Vernon/Knox as she automatically assumes the Presidency on July 1, 2018. This is a one year term and a three year commitment as President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. It is a great honor to serve in these capacities and very rewarding. Will you help lead your District?

If you are a member of one these clubs and would like more information about becoming a Director or an offi cer, please send me an e-mail or call me. My contact information is on the last page of this Link.

2017-2018 National President Elect Scot Warren presents agavel to Ginny Williams, Mt. Vernon/Knox County, OH/WVDistrictPresidentElect,attheMidWinterSummitinReno,NV.


PresidentLettercontinued...

Earn your Exchange Ambassador pin when you sponsor a new member. Ask someone today to join your club!

You will need an energy drink or two to match 21 year old President Tom Jennings of the Dover club. Since August 1, 2017, Tom has sponsored EIGHT new members. We bow to your singular leadership and enthusiasm for Exchange. Tom is EXCHANGE STRONG!

It is not too late to start planning to attend the District Convention in June. Please note the information in this edition of the Link.

Keep up the good work as you, “Inspire your community to be a better place to live.”

Herearesomeideasforthecomingmonths…

March-Clubsandmembersmayconsider:• Celebrating Exchange’s 107th anniversary on March 27th! Hold a community-wide public awareness event featuring your local club, invite neighboring clubs, and club members. Guests of honor could include the mayor, the chief of police, the fi re chief, city council members, and possibly an unsung community hero!• Looking ahead to April, Child Abuse Prevention Month. Reach out to billboard companies now for CAP Month PSAs!• In addition to planning for Believe in the Blue, consider materials that can help spread awareness in your community (fi nd your items at the Exchange Marketplace). Contact National Headquarters for information about renting Time Out Teddy for your event!

AprilisNationalChildAbusePreventionAwarenessMonth:• Observe Blue Mondays!• Share the message of Time Out Teddy; plan a project to distribute brochures at all of your community service and fundraising events this month.• Think May - Freedom Shrine Month! Dedicating, or rededicating, an existing Freedom Shrine, and replacing worn documents is a thoughtful way to memorialize the founding documents of our great country.

Share pictures of your club with National Headquarters: [email protected] and share on social media with #ExchangeStrong and #GrowExchange!

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your President for 2017-2018.Beverly A. SewellDistrict President


TWO IMPORTANT EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR!

2018 SPRING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES

Clubs will soon be getting specific information on the conferences. Plans are in the works to hold three regional conferences again. Plan on attending the one closest to you, but you are welcome at any of them.

February 10, 2018 West Chester area

March 24, 2018 Mansfield area

April 14, 2018 Toledo area

2018 DISTRICT CONVENTION

June 1-2, 2018

More information will be forwarded to

all clubs early in 2018!

Hello Fellow Exchangites!

I can’t wait until tomorrow. No, it’s not that I get better looking each day. (Getting older Yes). No, it’s that I have an opportunity, through Exchange Club activities, to make my community a better place to live.

I know you feel the same way. The projects, fundraisers, and your community service makes us all feel good. That, fellow Exchangites, is what we are all about! As I have said many times through the Region and across the country, it’s not about what we do……but how we do attract new clubs, new members, retain those great members we have, and develop good leaders. I can’t imagine your community without your Exchange Club!

We have a great advantage over other service clubs in that we have an Exchange Strong staff in Toledo! We have the best website in the realm of service clubs. I would strongly encourage each Exchange Club to study and learn how to use the website as a tool for training, recruitment, retention and club building! If you have not used the National Exchange Club website… LOG ON TO www.nationalexchangeclub.org.

If you need some assistance call our Exchange Strong National Staff at 1-800-XCHANGE. You will hear a professional that is always eager to help!

Thank you for all that you do! Jeffry L. Young, RVP 7

2017-2018 OH/WV DISTRICT YOUTH AWARDSI bring to your attention the Program of Service we offer called YouthoftheYearandACEawards. These two youth programs are the most discussed by Exchangites when talking about activities of a club. Each year we accept applications, available on the National Exchange web site (nationalexchange.org), which are judged by a panel of judges. A youth from each catego-ry will be selected and then each will receive a $1000 award at our District Convention, this year being June 1-2, 2018. If you have never participated we encourage you to do so and of course we offer you our help in making your program a success. All the information regarding Youth of the Year and ACE programs are explained in detail on the National web site or can be obtained from your Division Director. I, as co-chair of the programs for the District, will be accepting completed applications until April 15, 2018. The applications must be inmyhandsby that date, no later. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email, [email protected] by phone 419-782-9052. I look forward to working with you to again make this one of the highlights of our convention. Thanks again for all you do in your community and for Exchange

Ann and Floyd Culver, YoY/ACE co-chairperson


Info ExchangeWestToledoPresidentKenSpohn Noinformationsubmitted.

Division 2BellefontainePresidentBridgetHawkins Noinformationsubmitted.

BowlingGreenPresidentJenniferSwope Noinformationsubmitted.

FindlayPresidentMaryBorer

Great programscontinue at ourtwice a monthclub meetings,including a recenttriptoSpahrDairyFarm.AngelaHuff,from Children’sServices, gave usan update on therise in neededservices and

challenges they face on a daily basis. Brian Treece,United Way, gave a presentation on “CommunityConversations 2017,” a collaborative effort withThe Community Foundation, in which they polled1,058 members of the community, from PrimarySchoolchildren to Jail Inmates, on the needs ofFindlay andHancock County.Thetopresponseswere Housing,Mental Health/Substance Abuse,Transpor tat ion,W o r k f o r c e /Financial Stabilityand Safety. InDecember,wehada Christmas Partyand Gift Exchange. Plans are underway for several“Roadtrips” to The City Mission and to the BlackHeritageLibrary.

SubmittedbyJohnFetters

LimaPresidentMikeMullen

Noinformationsubmitted.

Division1GreaterMaumeeBayPresidentTonySutter Our Club is proud to have received The NationalExchange Club, National Service Award for the 31stconsecutive year in a row!! We continue our Youthof theMonthProgramandrecognizingoutstandingstudentsinourarea.SincethelastLinkourClubhasmade donations to these organizations: ExchangeClub CAP Center of Mansfield, OH, Family and ChildAbusePreventionCenter,YouthInternationalBoxingProgram, NorthwoodVolunteer Fire Department, St.LouisHelpingHandsSoupKitchen,ExchangeClubofToledo.

SubmittedbyClubSecretaryJimAddis

ToledoPresidentShawnClarkPlanning,Preparing,andGrowing... Our Club has jumped into the calendar yearwithout hesitation! Members are in full planningmode, with the club’s largest fundraiser, its 6thAnnual Wine Tasting, being hosted on Saturday,February 24, and a project in development forChildAbusePreventionMonthinApril.

The Annual WineTasting is growingeach year, andthis one looks tospringboard off thecontinued growthand successes ofthe past years.

Proceedsfortheevent,raisedthroughticketsales,a silent auction, acork pull, and anexciting wall-of-wine, will benefitthe Club’s annualA.C.E. of the YearScholarship andother Programs ofService-relatedprojects.Thiseventisopentothepublic…allarewelcometo join the Club for wine, appetizers, fun, and

f u n d r a i s i n g !Members will alsosprinkle in somecelebration for theclub’s recent 105thanniversary, whichoccurredonJanuary3rd!Newthisyear,themembers continuetoworkonexpandedc o m m u n i t ypartnership with

Cherry Street Mission Ministries and additionalschools located in central-Toledo where studentsmight be found to benefit from the scholarshipprogram.

SubmittedbyKristieLindau

Division 3Brooklyn-ClevelandPresidentJeff Borosz


ClydePresidentBrodyFultz

OurClubhasbeenveryactivethisyearfundraisingandsupportingourgreatcityofClyde,OH. After the holiday season we hosted asmallbanquettohonorourFirefighterandPoliceOfficeroftheYearforourcommunity.OurawardwinnerswereTonyTravaglianteand Perry Hill. Tony has been with theClyde PoliceD e p a r t m e n tfor7yearsandis working tobring the firstK-9 unit toClyde. Perryhas been withthe Clyde FireD e p a r t m e n tfor32yearsandbeeninstrumentalwithfundraisingeffortsandmentorshipforyoungfirefighters. On the fundraising front we justcompleted our annual Pancake Supperin partnership with the Clyde FutureFarmers of America club. The night wenton smoothly and working with a younggroup such as the FFA has been a greatexperienceforourClub.Withoureyesseton the horizon we are preparing for ourbi-ennialSurfandTurfdinner. Thiseventhas been a huge help to our fundraisingand has allowed us to generously giveto community projects in Clyde and thesurrounding area. The evening includesaprimeribandshrimpdinneraswellasaliveauctionandsilentauction.Fromourclubtoyours,GodBless,

SubmittedbyBrodyFultz

PainesvillePresidentJovetteHiltunen


SanduskyPresidentMichaelBlaszak


FireChiefCraigDavisandPoliceChiefMontiCampbell.


OrrvillePresidentJamesClymer AlotofactivitieshavebeengoingonatourClub. MembersheldtheirSecondAnnualBingoFundraiserJan. 27 at The American Legion in Orrville featuringa buffet meal, two bingo cards playing 20 games ofbingowithachancetowin$1,500thatnettedourclubmorethan$5,000tobeusedforitsannualscholarshipsgiven to high school seniors and to other supportedcommunityneeds.Itwasattendedbynearly150.Orrville Mayor Dave Handwerk gave an update onthelatestintheCityofOrrvillethepastyearattheJan.4meeting.Thecityhashad industrialexpansions,newbusinessesopen,othersthatexpandedandtwootherswhorelocatedinnewcommercialbuildingsites.Thecityisingoodshapefinancially. MariannBjelica,adistrictmanagerofNationalWriteYour Congressman, gave a program Jan. 11 on how tokeepincontactwithCongressbeingfororagainstabill. OrrvilleHighSchoolvarsitywintersportscoachesofbasketball (girls and boys), wrestling, swimming andAudreyZuercher,OHSAthleticDirector,gavehighlightsoftheirseasonattheJan.18meeting. Our board approved donations to O-Huddle, amentoring program that benefits more than 50 localmiddleandhighschoolyouth;totheOrrvilleAreaBoysandGirlsClubgeneralfund;andtotheViolaStartzmanClinicthatwillhaveanofficeforyouthandadultsintheOrrvilleAreaBoysandGirlsClubnewexpansion. LyndaPrice,a naturalistandeducationaldirectorofTheWilderness Center inWilmot spoke Jan. 25 on thecenter’shistory. Josh Hunt, who is an agent with Medway, gave anupdateondrugactivityinWayneCountyonFeb.1.Hunt,whohasbeenalawofficerinWayneCountysince1997,joined Medway as an agent in 2013. Medway, whichbegan in 1974 is one of the oldest drug task forces intheStateofOhio. Inhispresentation,HuntsaidWayneCountyissecondinthestatewithmethabuse,andOhiois the third highest in the nation. Meth use spiked in2016. Tom Hiller, a manager in the wire division of theBekaert Corporation in Orrville, gave the program Feb.8. The Orrville company employs 210 and produces1,200producesforvariouswireuses–everythingfromautomotivetoagriculturetoconsumer.

SubmittedbyDarleneMorrison

WoosterPresidentGilNing TheYouthsoftheMonthfromtheVillageNetwork(12/5) and Christian Children’s Home (12/12) werepresented respectively a plaque, gift certificateand polo shirt that designate being chosen foroutstanding performance. Also our Club is nowhonoring girls from the Village Network on theiraccomplishments. On 12/19 the Exchange Clubawardedfour$1000scholarshipstoSydneyHarmon,Thomas Kennedy, Justin Mackey, and HannahReikowsky.Recipientsandparentsenjoyedabuffetlunch and brief presentation. Our Club with theWayne County Children’s Advocacy Center rang thebell for the Salvation Army on 12/9 and 12/16 atBuehler’sMilltown. The Youths of the Month from the VillageNetwork (1/2 and 1/23) and Christian Children’sHome(1/9)designatebeingchosenforoutstandingperformance. On 1/16 we met at the JAFB Breweryfor an after holiday meeting. Beverages, pizza andwingswereenjoyedbyall.YoungCitizenshipAwardswerepresentedforthesecondgradingterm.Awardwinners at Edgewood were: Kyle McKinney, Kailey

Division 4FremontPresidentJillSimpson This winter we’re giving away MONEY!! Afterone of our successful fund raisers last year, theBoard took suggestions from our members andvotedtogive$4,000toeightcharitiesthatserveinareasthatExchangebelievesin.Weaskedeachofthegroupstosendaspeakertoourmeetingssowecouldlearnmoreabouttheorganizationandgavechecks to: Heartbeat, Liberty Center (homelessshelter),SanduskyCountyCancerCareFund,Youthfor Christ, Lutheran Social Services, YMCA youthprograms, Ohio Veterans’ Home, and Imagine forYouth. Ourmembershavebeen involvedwithvariousprojects as we honor Students of the Month,distribute Project Night Night bags, coordinatethe Melt the Ice fundraiser, and even speak atweekly meetings. We continue to have once-a-month evening meetings at various places in thecommunityandarealwayshappytoseememberswhocannotattendlunchonFridays. Oneofthegreatesthighlightsofthiswinterwasthe re-dedication of the Freedom Shrine at thenewly renovated Sandusky County Court House.The event was attended by city council men,county commissioners, and a large group of ourmembers.WelearnedthehistoryoftheFreedomShrine and heard a wonderful message preparedforusbyJudgeRobertHart. Springisonitsway–really!–sowe’rebeginningto prepare for the Golden Deeds Banquet,installation of a couple new members, and ourannual Fremont’s GotTalent event. How fun it is“doinggood”!

SubmittedbyMariePerkins

FremontExcelClubPresidentAbbyChlosta Noinformationsubmitted.

MaumeePresidentCraigKachmarik Noinformationsubmitted.

Division 5CantonPresidentJamesKnight Noinformationsubmitted.

DoverPresidentTomJennings Our Club started the new year out with a verybusyscheduleplanningourAnnualChickenBBQonSuper Bowl Sunday. Proceeds from the event wentto theTuscarawas County Child Advocacy Center tohelp their workwith preventingchild abuse. Wehad a greatturnout of clubmembers to helpwork the eventeven though theweather was a wet snowy day. We sold over 1,000

chicken dinnersduringtheevent.The club had acouple of cluboutings duringJanuary, Wetookin a show at the

Kent State University Tuscarawas Performing ArtsCenterthattheclubhelpedsponsor.NewBasicBrassBandputonagreatshow,thebestpartoftheshowwhen they invited local high school students thatthey had a workshop with earlier that day with toperformonstagewiththebandduringtheshow. WealsodidanothercluboutingwheremembersandguesttookatouroftheDoverLightPlant. ThepowerplantisownedbytheCityofDoverisover100yearsinoperations.Thetourtookusinallpartsoftheplant,theyshowedushowwestartwithcoalandendupwithelectricity. The club also had a few guest speakers at ourweekly meeting. The members agreed to supportDover Youth Baseball program with a donation of$500.00.WealsomadeadonationtotheDoverHighSchoolGolfprogram.Weagreedtohelpsponsoraneventwitha$500.00donation. Onceagainthisyear,theClubisaproudCorporateSponsor of the Tuscarawas County RainbowConnectionTelethon.Wedonated$1,500.00tohelpsponsor the event. Rainbow Connection is held onthe first Sunday in March and they raise money tohelp provide medical equipment and treatment toareafamiliesthatareinneedofassistance.Membershelped at the telethon by working on the phonebank. The members started to work on planning ofour annual Canal Dover Festival over Memorial DayWeekend.TheClubhasbeensponsoringthefestivalfor36years.

SubmittedbyKevinKorns

Mt.Vernon/KnoxCountyPresidentBrianWilliamson Our Club met with our favorite health advisor,MarkStoneforthebestexercisesforpeoplelookingto get slim for the new year. Our Student of theMonth program got a late start this school year butis nonetheless successful.We have been honoring astudenteachmonthfromdifferentprogramsandtheKnoxCountyCareerCenter.Eachstudentpresentsashort bit on theircareer educationat the school andwhat their futureplans are. (seephoto)Studiesareshowing that today’s graduates will have close to 6careersintheirlifetime.Duetotechnologychangingso quickly the training a student may need after 2or 4 years of education for will be obsolete by thetime a graduate reaches the field. (Let this sink in,thekidsteachingyouhowtoworkyoursmartphoneare having a tough time learning fast enough forthemselves.)TheKnoxCountyFairboardmetwithusrecently to discuss our future for ticket sales at thefair-amajorfundraiserforus.Nofinaldecisionshavebeen made but the alternatives may require someinnovationandrejuvenationofourfundraisinginthecomingyears.

SubmittedbyCathernCollier


Kartisek, Kassidy Schuch-Estep, Kyia Wolf, HeidyMartinez, Jeremiah Harper, Tommy Hansen, EleanorStormerBurchandAubreyHemming.WinnersatSt.MarySchoolwasToriPettoriniandIdaSueSchoolwasJacobGalanski.

SubmittedbyPresidentGilNing

Division6DaytonPresidentKhadijahAli In November we celebrated our One NationUnderGodeventfeaturingPastorKenDamonoftheShroyer Road Baptist Church as our speaker. (Ourclubhasassistedhischurch’sfoodpantryministrybyhelpingdistributefoodpackagestopeopleinneed.)Our club assisted in the Dayton-area Be Thankfuland Grateful Thanksgiving event at the ConventionCenter.Ourmembershelpedpurchaseandgiftwraparecordnumberof974hatandglovesetsforneedyyouths.Educationalbooksforchildren“wentoutlikehotcakes.” December witnessed three major communityactivities.OnDecember6theclubdonatedfunds&provided entertainment at the annual Oasis Houseluncheon. This organization supports womenvictimsofsexualexploitationbypromotinghealing,restoration & empowerment in a faith environment.Some200areawomenareprovidedservicesweekly.On December 7 we presented the Proudly We HailAward to the Fazi i Umar mosque. A large turnoutattended this event and we welcomed DistrictPresident Beverly Sewell who assisted in theceremonies.Theclubwashonoredbytheinvitationof the Ohio House Education & Career ReadinessCommitteetotestifyinsupportofErin’sLaw.Ifpassed,school districts would have the freedom to provideage appropriate instruction in child sexual abuseprevention as part of the school’s health curriculumforstudentsingradesKthrough6thgrade.PresidentKhadijah Ali made the presentation in front of thecommitteeandwaswellreceived. Beforetakingabreakfortheholidays,wehelda“fun-draiser”atthehomeofJim&CarolSuddath.Agoodtimewashadbyallwhoattendedandseveralhundreddollarswereraisedforourfoundation. Wekicked-off theNewYearwiththegoodnewsofanewmember.Mr.NathanCole,amediaandITprofessionaljoinedusatthebeginningofFebruary.

SubmittedbyJimSuddath

EasternHills-CincinnatiPresidentRobertCooke Wefinishedoff2017withaflurryofactivity. Ourmembers helped at the local Inter Parish Ministriesastheydistributedgiftstolocalfamiliesinneed.Wealsosponsoredafamilybypurchasinggiftsforeachfamilymemberincludingmomanddadandthethreechildren. During the first quarter of 2018 the Eastern HillsClubfocusesontheYouthoftheMonthwinnersfromarea High Schools. Our Club begins in September,forms a sub-committee of interested members toparticipate in the initial selection of the Youth ofthe Month from area high schools. The committeetargetssix (6) localhighschools to request resumesofpotentialcandidates. Fromeachhighschool,thecommitteecontacts thecounselorandtheprincipalto requests four (4) to five (5) senior candidates forconsideration.Thecommitteesendsadetailedemailtotheseniorcounselor(s)andcopiestheprincipaloftheschool.

The committee then votes on each student andthe high-ranking student is notified and requestedtoattendaFridaymeetingtoaccepttheawardandgive a short presentation on their accomplishmentsandplansforthefuture. Weencouragethestudentto bring a family member, counselor and or schooladministrator.HereisaphotoofourAndersonHighSchoolYouthoftheMonthWinner–EllieWong.

SubmittedbyRobertCooke

NWCincinnatiPresidentTylerGagnon Noinformationsubmitted.

SpringfieldPresidentJerrySewell OurClubhonoredoneseniorfromeachofthe12localhighschoolsasJanuarymeetingsgotunderway.TheYouthoftheYearandA.C.E.Awardwinnerswillbeselected at a meetingin March and we willhonortheYouthoftheYear and A.C.E. Awardwinners with a $1,000college scholarship ataneveningbanquet inMarch in their honor.InFebruary,wewillpresenttheSalvationArmywitha donation of $1,000 at a noon meeting as well asanother $1,000 donation to the local council of theBoy Scouts of America. We presented WittenbergUniversity and the Dunn family with “Proudly WeHail”awardsfortheirproperdisplayoftheflagoftheUnited States at an evening meeting in their honor.Wewillcelebratethe107thBirthdayofExchangewitha Bowling Fun night on the last Tuesday of March.Passthecake!Asyoucanseethethirdquarterwillbeactionpackedasweare“Inspiringcommunitiestobebetterplacestolive”.

SubmittedbyLarrySewell

WestChesterPresidentRussFinney Noinformationsubmitted.

CLUB SPOTLIGHT:

The Exchange Club of West Toledo

Chartered in 1927, The Exchange Club of West Toledo has been proudly serving their community ever since. The club has conduct-ed a great Youth of the Month/Year program for many years, presenting scholarships to worthy students. They had the winner of the 2015-2016 OH/WV District Youth of the Year.

Other current and past projects include: Adopt A Family at Christmas, Adopt A Soldier, Veterans Matter, GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE, Median Garden on Central Avenue, Garage Sale, Healthy Kids Fair at West Toledo YMCA, donations to Feed Your Neighbor and Family House, Hannah’s Socks, YMCA Scholarship Fund, Have a Heart Restock Drive, Holiday Mail for Heroes, Sunshine Special Project and many others. The club regularly attains the National Service Award. The dedication and generosity of The Exchange Club of West Toledo has truly made a difference to many people in their community. Exchange Strong!

The Exchange Club of West ToledoThe Exchange Club of West Toledo


CONVENTION SCHEDULE (tentative) June 1-2, 2018

Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington

June 1, 2018 Friday 3:30 District Board meeting, Crowne Plaza

4:00-6:00 Registration, Crowne Plaza

6:00 Dinner on your own at local restaurants or Crowne Plaza

8:00-11:00 Hospitality room, Crowne Plaza

June 2, 2018 Saturday

7:30 Registration, Crowne Plaza 8:00 Opening Ceremonies, Crowne Plaza

8:10 CAP Breakfast

• Recognition of First Timers

• Best CAP Project Award • Guest Speaker, Lorie Daugherty, Director, Mansfield Parent Aide Center

• CAP Auction to Benefit the Center

9:00 State of the District • District Treasurer Report

• District Secretary Report

• 2017 District Convention Minutes • Roll Call

• National Service Award winners

• Appointment of Convention Committees

• Nominations for 2018-2019 10:00 Educational Session #1

11:00 Educational Session #2

12:00 Youth Awards Luncheon

• Youth of the Year Award

• A.C.E. Award 1:30 Elections: Club & Delegate Roll Call, Club credentials verification, Voting

1:45 Memorial Service

2:00 Educational sessions, Clubs feature their best projects!

4:00 Break/Top Notchers (Past District Presidents) Meeting 5:00 Evening Reception

6:00 Awards and Installation Banquet

Guest Speaker: Scot Warren, National President Elect • All American Volunteer of the Year

• Exchangite of the Year

• District Bulletin Award

• Club Membership Growth Award • Top Recruiters

• District President Club Awards

• Rookie of the Year Award • Lifetime Achievement Award

• Best Community Service Award

• Resolutions • Recognition of Officers and Directors

• Recognition of National Representative

• Installation of 2018-2019 Officers, NPE Scot Warren

• 2018-2019 District President Remarks • Covenant of Service

8:00 Hospitality room, Crowne Plaza


OHIO/WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT CONVENTION

CROWNE PLAZA COLUMBUS NORTH-WORTHINGTON

6500 DOUBLETREE AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43229

JUNE 1-2, 2018

Rooms$104 plusapplicable taxes

**** VERY IMPORTANT ****

CALL (614) 885-1885 TO MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS

BEFORE APRIL 21, 2017

Any reservation received after this date will be accepted on a space and

availability basis at the prevailing rate, not necessarily the convention rate.

Be sure and tell them you are with the National Exchange Club-Ohio/West Virginia

District. Should you need a handicap room, please inform them when you make your

reservations.

Remember that you need to make a room reservation AND fill in your registration form

with your choice of meals. Include a check made out to the Ohio/West Virginia District

and mail to: John Fetters, 5945 Twp. Rd. 246, Findlay, OH 45840. [email protected]

Enjoy well-appointed accommodations with excellent amenities when you stay at our Crowne Plaza with 20,000

square feet of meeting and event space. With easy freeway access close to North Columbus and Worthington, we are

a great location for Conferences, Meetings, Weddings, Holiday Parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvah's and other social or

business events. Other perks include a full-service restaurant, indoor pool and 24-hour fitness and business centers,

plus each of our comfortable 300 guestrooms and suites comes with 32" HDTVs along with spacious work desks.

MAY 18, 2018


CONVENTION REGISTRATION CREDENTIALS (Return to District Secretary by May 26, 2018)

***CONVENTION REGISTRATION – THIS FORM IS FOR REGISTERING TO VOTE ONLY.

***ATTENDEES MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS SEPARATELY WITH THE HOTEL FOR A ROOM.

***ADDITIONALLY, ATTENDEES MUST SUBMIT THE CONVENTION PACKAGE REGISTRATION

FORM ALONG WITH THEIR REGISTRATION FEE.

*CREDENTIALS FOR VOTING DELEGATES*

The following officers of our Exchange Club will be attending the 2018 Ohio-West Virginia District Convention on

June 1-2, 2018, at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229

CLUB NAME_________________________________________________________________

List officer names only if attending the convention

PRESIDENT______________________________________PRES. ELECT_________________________

SECRETARY_____ _______________________________TREASURER__________________________

In addition, our Club will be represented as follows based on our Club’s active membership, as reported to National

Headquarters, on March 31, 2018:

ACTIVE REPRESENTATIVE

MEMBERSHIP

1-25 _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

26-50 _________________________________________________

51-75 _________________________________________________

76-100 _________________________________________________

In the event any of the above is unable to attend the Convention, the following Active Members are authorized alternates:

Alternate________________________________2nd__________________________________________

3rd_____________________________________4th__________________________________________

DATE:_______________ PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE:______________________________________

SECRETARY’S SIGNATURE:_____________________________________

RETURN BY MAY 26, 2018 TO: John Fetters

District Secretary

5945 Twp. Rd. 246

Findlay, OH 45840

or Email: [email protected]


25th Annual Ohio-West Virginia District Exchange Clubs Convention

June 1-2, 2018 Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington

6500 Doubletree Avenue Columbus, OH 43229

(614) 885-1885

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

Name:______________________________________ Spouse: ____________________________________ Exchange Club: ______________________________ email address____________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Phone (HM): ____________________________ ____________________________________ Phone (WK): ____________________________ Club Delegate: Yes ____ No ____ Office Held, if any: _____________________________

First Convention: Yes ___ No ____

CONVENTION PACKAGE

Saturday: CAP Breakfast, Youth Awards Luncheon, Evening Awards Banquet

Number attending ________ X $89 Due by May 26, 2018 $____________________

Saturday Total $____________________ **If you are unable to attend the entire convention feel free to come to any individual session or event. You are invited to any of the meals. However, if you will be attending a meal please indicate on the next page so we have an accurate count. If you are coming only on Saturday you are encouraged to attend the Breakfast, Youth Awards Luncheon and Evening Banquet. A check must accompany your meal orders and must be received by John Fetters by May 26, 2018

(Convention Registration continued on next page)


(Convention Registration continued) Saturday CAP Breakfast: $26 X ______number attending = $__________ Saturday Youth Luncheon: $27 X ______ number attending = $__________ Saturday Awards Banquet: $42 X ______ number attending = $__________ Food Restrictions:___________________________________________________________________ Totals: Convention Package _____________ Individual Meals _____________ Total submitted _____________ Make the check out to the Ohio/West Virginia District Exchange Clubs. The check for meals must be received before May 26, 2018 Everyone must make their own individual hotel reservations directly with the hotel. If you are attending the convention your name must also be submitted on the Convention Credentials form that all club Secretaries send to the District Secretary. Please submit these two pages before May 26, 2018 to: John Fetters 5945 Twp. Rd. 246 Findlay, OH 45840 419-425-3743 (work) 419-788-9512 (cell) 419-423-3224 (home) [email protected]

Display your Club Banner for the convention weekend

and remember to bring the tri-pod to hang it on.

MANSFIELD CAP CENTER WISH LIST We will once again be looking for donations from our local clubs, or individuals, to be presented to their director, Lorie Daugherty, at the Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast on Saturday morning at the District Convention. They are always very appreciative, and can always use our help. Their WISH LIST includes: child safety devices, diapers, 13 gallon trash bags, toilet paper, office supplies and paper, Gas Cards, DVD player and cash.


2017-2018 DISTRICT AWARDS

Be sure to submit your local winners for the district awards. Many of your club award winners have a chance for winning the district

competitions, including the $1,000 scholarships for Youth of the Year and ACE Award. Below is a list of district awards and the

deadline for submission.

District Youth of the Year (submit to Youth Committee Chair, Floyd and Ann Culver, by April 15th

)

~submitted on the national award application ~must be able to attend the district convention

~$1,000 scholarship ~ winner submitted on to the national level and $10,000 scholarship

ACE Award (submit to Youth Committee Chair, Floyd Culver, by April 15th

)

~submitted on the national award application ~must be able to attend the district convention

~$1,000 scholarship ~ winner submitted on the national level and $10,000 scholarship

District Exchangite of the Year (submit to Awards Committee Chair, John Fetters, by April 15th

)

~submitted on the national award application ~receives a plaque

~district winner submitted to the national competition

District All American Volunteer of the Year (submit to Awards Committee Chair, John Fetters, by April 15th

)

~designed for the non club or district officer ~submitted on the national award application

~receives a plaque ~district winner submitted to the national competition

Best Club Bulletin Award (submit to Awards Committee Chair, John Fetters, by April 1st)

~receives a $50 cash award ~submit 3 samples

~must be published and distributed at least 1x a month ~winner submitted to national competition

Lifetime Achievement Award (submit to Awards Committee Chair, John Fetters. by April 15th

)

~receives a plaque ~active member in good standing with the club

~must have been member at least 25 years ~submitted on a one page essay of their contributions

Rookie of the Year Award (submitted to Awards Committee Chair, John Fetters, by April 15th

)

~receives a plaque ~active member in good standing with the club

~maximum of 18 months in the club ~submitted on a one page essay of their contributions

Best Child Abuse Prevention Project (submitted to Awards Committee Chair, John Fetters, by April 15th

)

~receives a plaque ~project completed within the past year

~submitted on one page essay with photos ~submitted on to the national competition

Best Community Service Project (submitted to Awards Committee Chair, John Fetters, by April 15th

)

~receives a plaque ~project completed within the past year

~submitted on one page essay with photos ~submitted on to the national competition


The District of places in nomination from the Exchange Club of for National Exchangite of the Year.Year that candidate was awarded District Exchangite of the Year: Activity and points shown are for the time period July 1 to June 30, Application due to National Headquarters by June 1.1. Built a new club as sponsor or cosponsor 16 points

Listnewclubname

2. Membership a. Sponsored one new member 1 point b. Sponsored three new members 3 points c. Each new member sponsored over 3 (maximum 4 points) 1 point each 3. Served as: (circle two) a. Club President - Secretary - Treasurer - Bulletin Editor - Chair Major Fundraiser - Program Chair - functioning Publicity Chair (must document) (4 points maximum) 2 points each (please circle) b. Club Board Member - Chair Major Committee List Committees: (2 points maximum) 1 point each

(circle two) c. Working Club President Elect - Immediate Past President - Member playing major role on major committee - Club Photographer - House Chair - Prepared Meeting Room - Custodian (must document) (2 points maximum) 1 point each 4. Served as: (circle one) a. District President - Secretary - Treasurer - President-Elect 3 points b. District Board Member (must be recommended by District President) 2 points c. District Committee Chair (must be recommended by District President) 1 point d. District President of a district with positive growth 4 points 5. Application due to District Awards Chair by April 15, 2018

6. Convention attendance during 2-year window 1 point each (4 points maximum) List conventions attended. Date Location

District Convention

District Convention

National Convention

National Convention

Total Score (50 possible) Narrative (50 possible) Final Score

NATIONALEXCHANGITEOFTHEYEARAWARDAPPLICATION


AWARDS! � AWARDS! � AWARDS! � AWARDS!

ALL-AMERICAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD APPLICATION� e District of places in nomination

from the Exchange Club of for All-American Volnteer of the Year.

Activity and points shown are for the time period July 1 to June 30, .Application due to National Headquaters by June 1.

1. Served on club-level committees: (must document)

2. How many days during the year did the nominee work for Exchange?

3. How many hours did the nominee work for Exchange?

4. In how many di� erent projects did the nominee participate?

5. Attach 2-page narrative.

6. Nominee attended at least 75% of club meetings: yes or no (circle one)

7. Nominee participated in at least 80% of club projects: yes or no (circle one)

Point allocations and � nal score are to be determined by award judges.

Criteria:Nominee must attend at least 75% of club meetings and participate in at least 80% of club projects. Longevity will be considered. Only one entry per district will be accepted. � e National President will present the award to the winner at the winner’s club. � is award will not in any way be associated with the leadership level. It’s for the club level volunteers. Any member serving as a district or national o� cer during the past 5 years is ineligible.

Narrative:A narrative, not to exceed two pages. Narratives more than two pages in length will be returned to the writer and will not be considered until returned within the two page limit. Some suggestions for the narrative: is the person a volunteer; do they say yes when asked; does their presence enhance meetings, social functions and other events; are they positive, enthusiastic, loyal, creative, gregarious, possess a sense of humor and solve problems. Maximum points for narrative is 50. Narrative points are determined by and assigned by the Volunteer of the Year Committee.

Narrative - All-American Volunteer of the Year

Date:

Candidate:

District:

NowisthetimeofyeartorecognizeyourfellowExchangites. Take a moment to review the applications included in this Link issue

for the “ExchangiteoftheYear” and the “AllAmericanVolunteeroftheYear” awards. AllapplicationsmustbereceivedbyApril15,2018toJohnFetters. Good Luck!


FIFTH ANNUAL DISTRICT “DESIGN OUR PIN” CONTEST Each year the district designs and produces a distinctive pin, representative of our district’s unique gifts and attrib-utes. The pins are highly prized mementos and are exchanged with great gusto within the district and at our national convention. For the fifth year, we are asking our great members for their input on this project. We are asking for your help in the design of the pin. It could have something to do with our state, with a well known Ohio celebrity, or a theme in conjunction with the National Convention being in Reno this July. Be creative! From now until April 1st, all you have to do is draw something up and submit to John Fetters. We will choose a winner, and send off for the final design. The pin should be ready for the district convention in June. The winner of the contest will receive a free registration to the district convention in Columbus on June 1st. Past Winners include Larry Sewell and Andy Kittles, both of the Spring-field Club. Below are images of several district pins over the past few years. Send to John Fetters at: [email protected] by April 1, 2018.


DISTRICT CONVENTION CHECKLIST

1. Make sure Club Secretary has sent in Voting Credentials 2. Send in Convention Registration Form 3. Reserve a room at the Crowne Plaza by Friday May 18, 2018 4. Bring club materials, brochures, scrapbooks, banners 5. Bring a gift for the Mansfield CAP Center Auction 6. Bring an Open Mind and be ready to learn and have fun!

OH/WV DISTRICT CONVENTION JUNE 1-2, 2018 COLUMBUS, OH

TOP TWELVE REASONS TO ATTEND! 12. Celebrate our successes of 2017-2018 11. Share ideas and find new ones with other great Exchangites! 10. Honor lost members at the Memorial Service 9. Fun in the Hospitality Room (Friday and Saturday) 8. Great training sessions to strengthen our clubs 7. Meet National President Elect Scot Warren 6. Find out what’s happening at our Mansfield CAP Center 5. Door Prizes-50/50 Drawings 4. Hear some great speakers! 3. Awards, Awards and More Awards 2. Meet the District Youth of the Year Award and ACE Winners 1. Make New Friendships and Renew Some Old Ones. Have Fun!!!

Ohio-WestVirginiaDistrict2017-18LeadershipWorkshopsarea“TimelyandEffectiveTool”ThefirstofthreeExchangeLeadershipWorkshopswasheldonFebruary10,2018inWestChester,Ohioandwasagreatsuccess. All of Division Six five clubs were represented. Presentations included,“Leading a Successful Club, A ClubLeader’sRoadMaptoExcellence”,“ExchangeNationalWebsite;EffectiveUseasaResource”,“HowtoRunaDynamicClubMeetingandEffectiveBoardMeeting”,“HowtoMotivateandEngageYoungerMembers”,andmore!Club leaders who attended were animated and enthusiastic during the fast paced discussions and enjoyed thefellowship.Theyalsodiscussedwaystosupporteachother’sprojectsandvisitsbetweenclubstoexpandonserviceideasandinterclubfellowship.Presentersanddiscussioncontributors includedVFRRussFinney,whohostedtheevent,RegionalVicePresident forRegion 7 Jeff Young, District President Bev Sewell, District President-Elect Ginny Williams, Immediate Past DistrictPresident Don Price, District Secretary John Fetters, and current Division Six Director Larry Sewell. So there was anamazingamountofExchangeknowledgeandlorethatattendeesbenefitedfrom.Theprovidedlunchwasterrificandtherefueledgroupenjoyedtheafterlunchsessionsthatconcludedwiththeverypopular,“ProblemSolvingforClubOfficers.”Thisopendiscussionoftypicalleadershipandproceduralchallengesthatclubsmayexperienceisoneofthemosteffectivelearningexperiences,asrelatedtothepresentersbytheattendees.AlloftheattendeespraisedtheWorkshopastimelyandeffectiveinhelpingthemleadtheirclubsasthey“InspireOtherstoMakeTheirCommunitiesBetterPlacestoLive.”

Be sure to sign up for your area’s session. They are as follows –March24,2018Saturday9:30AMto2:30PM–Mansfield,OhioattheParentAideCenterApril14,2018Saturday9:30AMto2:30PM–Toledo,OhioatourNationalHeadquarters.

RSVP to [email protected] by one week prior to the event. We must get an accurate count for lunch orders. Remember, the Workshops, including lunch, are at no charge to you!

The Link – OH/WV District Newsletter

2nd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Auction

This year’s theme: “Americana”

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Proceeds to the Mansfield CAP Center

Come to the District Convention’s CAP Auction and support the Mansfield Parent Aide Program. We are looking for do-nations of ARTWORK, QUILTS, YARD GAMES, BAKED GOODS, COLLECTABLES, BASKETS, ANTIQUES, etc. to auction off at the CAP Breakfast on Saturday morning. We will need do-nors and buyers alike to raise funds for a great cause! You can also bring items from the CAP Center’s Wish List in this issue of The Link. They always can use cash, office supplies, gift and gas cards. For questions, contact John Fetters.

Iamgoingtobehonest,it’shardtoaccuratelyconvey“impact”effectively.Howdowereallymeasureashiftinaparent’sthinking...andhowthatshifttranslatestobetterawarenessoftheirrole,andchangesthatparent’sarewillingtotry...intheirhomes?Howcriticalitis?

This is what I see...I see...aDadwhosaysatourinitialmeetingthathedoesn’ttrustpeoplebecausehewasraisedinthesystemandpeoplehavefailedhimiswholelife....callme...beforehemakesapurchasetodoublecheckifheisdoinghisnewbudgetcorrectly.I see... aGrandmatakeoncustodyoftwoyoungenergetickids...shesays,she’sgotthis,thenadmits,thisisharderthanshethought,andtogetherwereviewbehaviorsthatconcernher,progressandchallengesandchoicesforhertoconsiderthathelpteachtheseyoungonesinternalselfcontrolskills.I see...ayoungmomwhohascompletedprogramservicesbutreachesouttoherParentAidementorafterendedupadmittedatthehospitalforanillness,anddischargedonaSundaywithnoonetocomegiveheraridehome.Sheisnewtoourarea,andyes,hermentorgaveheraridehome.I see...amomwhostopsbyourofficebecauseshewasintown,andrememberedhowvitaloursupportwastoherasayoungteenmotherjuststartingout,tenyearsago...stopintosayhi,andshowuspicturesofhersmilingteensonwhosheissoproudof,andtosharehowwellsheisdoing.I see... acoupleinvolvedinacourtprocesswhoneedhands-onpracticeofnewparentingstrategies,andtobeheldaccountableinsuchawaythattheycanhearandaccepttheworkaheadtocreatelastingpositivechangethatkeepschildrensafeintheirhome.I see... a26yearoldsinglemom,onthedaysheiswearingacapandgown,proudtoaccomplishheradulteducationlifegoal,aswellasgettingadriverslicenseforthefirsttimeandanewjob.I see... awaitinglist...parentswhoarewillingtoworktogethertolearnnewstrategies...andacommunitywhovaluesthemenoughtoinvestintheireffortstobuildstronghealthyfamilies.

AsaParentAideIsee...allkindsofparents...whoarestrugglingwiththeordinarytoextraordinarychallengesofraisingchildren.ANYparentmayhaveamomentwheretheyneedsupport!Singleparents,youngparents,grandparentswhoareparentingagain...wedon’thavetolookfartoseetheneedineverycommunity!Manyparentsarrivedatadulthooddamaged.Manylackpositivesupport,somesurvivedverychallengingorabusivechildhoods.HowcanparentsTEACHwhattheyDON’TKNOW?Parenteducationandmentoringhelpsskillbuildinsuchawayastore-setdefaultthinking,supportingparentstoachievelifegoals,toreachtheirpotentialasparentsandcontributingmembersourcommunities.

THANKYOUOURNATIONALEXCHANGECLUBMEMBERSforvaluingparentsandsupportingoureffortstocreatelastingpositivechangesthatpreventchildabuseinfamilies!!

“Change your thinking, change your choices, change your life.” – Unknown

Sincerely,LorieDaugherty

ExecutiveDirector,ParentAideProgram

89ParkAvenueWest,Mansfield,OH44902740-524-9333

[email protected]

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month … if your club hasn't secured its PSA billboard yet, now is the time! Many billboard companies offer FREE, or at least discounted, space for PSAs (public service announcements). To get started, simply contact an outdoor advertising agency in your area and ask. Let them know you already have the artwork! Billboard artwork, including these eye-catching new designs, for Child Abuse Prevention Month can be found by visiting Member Resources > PR/Marketing Tools or at this direct link: https://members.nationalexchangeclub.org/content/new-billboards


REWARDINGOURGREATMEMBERSOurdistrictlovestorecognizeandrewardthegreatmembersinourclubs.EveryclubshouldconsidersubmittingsomeoneforExchangiteoftheYearandAllAmericanVolunteeroftheYear.Criteriaandsubmissioninfo is listedinthisissue.PleaseconsideralsosubmittingamemberfortheRookieoftheYear.Everyclubhasafewmemberswhohaveofferedsomuchovertheyears.TheLifetimeAchievementAwardisagreatwaytohonorthem.Iftheyhavebeenamemberforatleast25years,submitashortessaytellinguswhattheydoneovertheyears.Thewinnerreceivesaplaqueatthedistrictconvention.Formoreinformation,checkoutalltheawardinformationinthisissue.

RECENTDISTRICTAWARDWINNERS

LifetimeAchievementAward ExchangiteoftheYear BestBulletin2016-2017 MarvMulholland,Fremont NoneGiven Fremont JoeWade,Dayton2015-2016 WayneSmith,Springfield LarrySewell,Springfield Painesville2014-2015 EdwardRosino,Sandusky LouMarkewitz,Lima Dayton2013-2014 FloydCulver,Wauseon CherylVerhoff,Lima Springfield2012-2013 HowardSachs,Fremont SueJaros,GreaterMaumeeBay Fremont2011-2012 JackSomerville,Lima KarenSommer,Lima Lima2010-2011 CarlCooley,Fremont NoneGiven Findlay2009-2010 DickBurris,Sandusky BrookEggart,Lima DaytonYouthoftheYear ACE RookieoftheYear2016-2017 LeahCasey(Lima) ParkerInks(Fremont) HeatherSchafer,Findlay2015-2016 NikitaNaveen(WestToledo) MarcusWhitt(Lima) DaveThornbury,Fremont2014-2015 KateSwartz(GreaterMaumeeBay) MuddyOwens(Dayton) JerrySewell,Springfield2013-2014 DavidHenniger(GreaterMaumeeBay) KelseyIler(Fremont) TiffanyKayser,Lima2012-2013 AlexaWegman(GreaterMaumeeBay) RichieOgleJr.(Lima) GloriaGraff-Wilner,Lima2011-2012 VictoriaLekson(NWCincinnati) DeVanteJohnson(Dayton) NoneGiven2010-2011 RitaShumaker(Springfield) JoshuaArter(Fremont) HeidiGarcia,Lima2009-2010 KristaWarren(EasternHills) AustinOvermyer(Fremont) Pete/FlorBrooker,EHills2008-2009 JoelJackson(Lima) NicoleWells(Dayton) NoneGiven

BestCommunityServiceProject BestCAPProject VolunteeroftheYear2016-2017 Springfield,“OperationBabyLink” NoneGiven MaryShaffer,Fremont2015-2016 Springfield,“FlatDaddyProject” Lima,“Pace4Prevention” MarkDamschroder,Fremont2014-2015 Bellefontaine,“SafetyTown” FremontExcel,“JoyDay” DickKnepper,Fremont2013-2014 BowlingGreen,“PositiveStarts” Toledo,“ChampionforChildrenAward” NoneGiven2012-2013 Canton,“CrimePreventionBreakfast” Dayton,“RaisingAwarenessProject” NoneGiven2011-2012 Clyde,“ProjectNightNight” Lima,“CAPBillboards” BillGossard,Lima2010-2011 Fremont,“Fremont’sGotTalent” Mt.Vernon/KnoxCty.“ChildSafetyDay” LouMarkewitz,Lima

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

District Officers for 2018-2019 We are looking for a few dedicated Exchangites who are willing to help on the district level. Nominations are being accepted for the positions of Treasurer, Secretary, Presi-dent Elect and Division Directors for Divisions 2, 4, 5, and 6, plus various committees. If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact any district officer.

The success of the district depends on You!

2017-2018 National Service Award Winners The following Clubs have qualified for the award by submitting their projects to National, as of January 31, 2018.

Dayton Springfield Dover Fremont Greater Maumee Bay

Who will be next?

If you need help submitting yours, contact your Division Director


Dover +9BrooklynCleveland +2EasternHills +2Lima +2Mt.Vernon/KnoxCounty +1WestToledo +1Maumee +1

TOP OHIO/WEST VIRGINIA RECRUITERS7/1/17 - 1/31/18

Member Club #TomJennings Dover 8JamesFordosi BrooklynCleveland 3KhadijahAli Dayton 3ShawnClark Toledo 2GlenAbke Perrysburg 2JimAddis GreaterMaumeeBay 2

WAYTOGROWThefollowingclubsshowedmembership

netgrowth7/1/17to1/31/18

New Members • from12/1/17to2/28/18

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NewMember Club SponsorMaxLambdin Toledo ShawnClarkKenSpohn WestToledo YMCAJodiGross GreaterMaumeeBay DonPriceTomAdamich Fremont CherylWendtJamesStoner Mt.Vernon/KnoxCounty ThomCollierLarryKarnes Perrysburg GlenAbkeTristinCrawley GreaterMaumeeBay JimAddisStephanieKozak Maumee LouiseKachmarikAllyMason GreaterMaumeeBay JimAddisRoySmith Painesville WilliamWhiteBrandonAnderson Dover TomJenningsWilliamCozart Dover RoyCrawfordJayJacobson Dover TomJenningsNathanCole Dayton JoeWade

http://www.ohio-wvirginiadistrictexchange.org


District Information

http://www.ohio-wvirginiadistrictexchange.org

NationalPresidentElectScotWarren2244FlambeauDriveNaperville,IL60564Ph:630-527-9130Naperville,[email protected]

National President & President Elect

Ohio West Virginia DistrictMission Statement

The Ohio/West Virginia District exists to helpbuildnewclubsandtohelpgrowandstrengthenexisting Exchange clubs through training,education,andinter-clubfellowship.

NationalPresidentPhilHoward2824WindmereDriveNashville,TN37214Ph:615-889-8427Donelson-HermitageArea,[email protected]

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CongratulationsThese clubs are celebrating anniversaries

January 2018 - May 2018

Thank you for your continued service in your

communities!

NEXTISSUECOMINGINJUNEInformation deadline 05/22/17

TheLINKNewsBulletinEditorSEND YOUR CLUB INFORMATION AND PHOTOS TO . . .

[email protected] Bulletin Editor, Marcia Rojas

Phone: 740-397-0262

We can accept Articles/Information

Adobe® InDesign, Acrobat - .pdf., IllusratorMicrosoft® Word, Excel, Publisher

(photos/artwork must be sent as separate attachments)

Photos/Artwork.jpg, .tif, .pdf (.pdf Hi-resolution – 300 & up)

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West Chester 2/22/95 23

Clyde 3/11/37 81

Sandusky 3/17/42 76

Maumee 4/23/02 16

Findlay 4/29/30 88

Fremont 5/31/39 79

Dover 5/15/59 59

Lima 5/23/59 59

Eastern Hills Cincinnati 5/31/74 44

FromtheEditor, I want to thank everyone for helpingmake The Link an award winningpublication again. Especially John FettersforalltheworkhedoesandmysisterJana,forherdesignwork. I will do my best, with your help, tolet people know about the great thingsExchange members are doing for theircommunities and the wonderful projectsweareinvolvedwith.

We NEED your articles and photos tocontinuemakingournewsletteroneofthebest.Won’t you help us??

Thedeadlineforthenextissueis:

May22,2018

MarciaC.Rojas,editor

HELP WANTED

DistrictPresidentBeverlySewell1535BriarwoodTerraceSpringfield,OH45504(H)[email protected]

DistrictTreasurerAnnCulver1330PinehurstDriveDefiance,OH43512(H)419-782-9052(C)[email protected]

DistrictSecretaryJohnFetters5945Twp.Rd.246Findlay,OH45840(W)419-425-3743(H)[email protected]

Region7VicePresidentJeff Young524BuckCreekRoadGreenfield,IN46140(C)[email protected]

DistrictPresidentElectGinnyWilliams14673DunlapRoadUtica,OH43080(H&C)[email protected]

ImmediatePastPresidentDonPrice4261PickleRdOregon,[email protected]

2017 - 2018 District Offi cers

BulletinEditorMarciaRojasPageOneGroup (W)740-397-0262 19270ScottRd.MountVernon,OH43050 [email protected]

NationalExchangePH:1-419-535-3232info@nationalexchangeclub.orgwww.nationalexchangeclub.org3050CentralAvenue,Toledo,OH43606-1989

For change of address, or error on mailing label

CONTACT NATIONAL EXCHANGE

19270 Scott Rd.Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

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Ohio-West Virginia District Exchange

Division1 BobBochiGreaterMaumeeBay 5045BrownRoadToledo Oregon,OH43616WestToledo 419-376-1535 [email protected]

Division2 VernonHansenBellefontaine 1339PineValleyDr.BowlingGreen BowlingGreen,OH43402Findlay (H)419-352-3636Lima [email protected]

Division3 CindyCullenBrooklyn-Cleveland 164MeadowLaneClyde Clyde,OH43410Painesville (C)419-680-5761Sandusky [email protected]

Division4 FloydCulver,InterimFremont 1330PinehurstDriveFremontExcelClub Defiance,OH43512Maumee (H) 419-782-9052Perrysburg (C)419-439-2355 [email protected]

Division5 RussFinney,InterimCanton 5668GlennbrookCourtDover Mason,OH45040Mt.Vernon/KnoxCounty (C)513-314-6891Orrville [email protected]

Division6 LarrySewellDayton 1535BriarwoodTerraceEasternHills-Cincinnati Springfield,OH45504NWCincinnati (H)937-390-1467Springfield [email protected]

2017 - 2018 District Directors

Ohio-West Virginia District Exchange

ExchangeClub

LorieDaugherty89ParkAvenueWestMansfield,[email protected]

HONORING

OURLOSTMEMBERS

At the districtconvention inMay, we willbe honoringour membersthat have

passed awaysince the last

c o n v e n t i o n .We need your help to make thispossible. If your club has lost anymembers since May 2017, pleasesendanemailwiththeirnameandif possible, date of their passing,and we will include them in ourMemorial Service. We owe a lot tomanyofourpastmembers,solet’spaythemthehonortheydeserve.

[email protected].

HONORINGOURLOSTMEMBERS

At thedistrict convention inMay,wewill be honoring our

members thathavepassedawaysince the lastconvention.

Weneed your help tomake this possible. If your clubhas

lost any members since May 2016, please send an email

with their nameand if possible, date of their passing, and

wewillincludetheminourMemorialService.Weowealot

tomanyofourpastmembers,so let’spay themthehonor

[email protected].

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