Americanism
Promoting pride in the country, respect for the flag, and appreciation of our freedoms are the primary purposes of Exchange’s Americanism programs. These time-tested activities afford every Exchange Club the opportunity to create greater community awareness of the privileges of American citizenship, and all clubs are urged to actively participate in them.
Committee Chair: Lindsay Kilburn
Child Abuse Prevention Committee
Since Child Abuse Prevention is one of the main focuses of the club, all members of the club are also members of the Child Abuse Prevention Committee.
Stephanie Isaacs serves as the liaison to the Carl Perkins/Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and also serves as the Child Abuse Prevention Committee Chair
Committee Chair: Madelyn Hefner
Community Service Committee
All the activities that make up the Program of Service have a common goal of serving and benefiting our communities. Why then a separate category called Community Service? Because the programs listed under Child Abuse Prevention, Youth, and Americanism focus on specific areas within the community, other Community Service projects are broader in scope and are designed to benefit every community member. These projects include crime prevention, fire prevention, the Jackson Man of the Year, and service to seniors.
Committee Chair: Steve Sopcak
Fundraising
This committee does all the planning and organization of the club’s fundraising efforts, including Flags of Freedom and Toast of Jackson. In addition, the Jackson Exchange Club provides the majority of the volunteers for the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. These events include the Blues Suede Dinner and Auction, Circles of Hope Telethon, Blue Suede Invitational Golf Tournament, and many more….
Committee Chairs:
Flags of Freedom – Julie Cooke
Circles of Hope Telethon – Chair – Trey Cleek; Co-Chair – Julie Cooke
Blue Suede Dinner & Auction – Chair – Chris Allison; Co-Chair – TBD
Hal Meredith Scholarship Fund
The Hal Meredith Scholarship fund provides an annual scholarship to a student attending an area college. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000.
Committee Chair: Lynn Henning
Membership: Growth and Retention
This hard-working committee works on member recruitment and works with new members to get everyone ‘plugged in’ to their strengths and abilities.
Committee Chair: Tawnya Moore & Pam Nash
Public Relations
Getting the message of Exchange to the people is a big challenge and this committee is up to the task.
Committee Chair: Madelyn Hefner, Senica Cephus & Julie Cooke
Scrapbook
The scrapbook helps commemorate the year’s activities and is displayed at the District Convention for other clubs to get ideas for projects and fundraisers. Our prior year’s scrapbooks have won the District Award for the best club scrapbook. After the District convention, the scrapbook is presented to the outgoing club President.
Committee Chair: Open
Social
The more fun you have the better and these guys know how to plan and throw a great social event. From the annual Christmas Party to the planning and organization of Jackson’s Man of the Year banquet. This is a fun bunch!
Committee Chair: Julie Cooke
Youth
America’s young people are its most precious natural resource. This is why the Jackson Exchange Club sponsors an impressive selection of activities designed to benefit and encourage our nation’s youth.
Committee Chair: Lynne Henning
Jackson’s Man of the Year
The Jackson Exchange Club hosts the annual Jackson Man of the Year Dinner & Banquet. It should be noted that this is NOT the Jackson Exchange Club Man of the Year, but Jackson’s Man of the Year. Recipients are selected by a committee comprised of members of various civic clubs. The Exchange Club just plans and hosts the event.
Committee Chair: Tawnya Moore
Club Photographer & Social Media
The club photographer and social media chair takes pictures at Exchange Club meetings and events and posts them to the club’s social websites. And also sends emails to members to keep them updated on upcoming meetings and events.
Committee Chair: Kayce Beam
Website/Technology
The club website and Facebook page are direct links to club events, fundraisers, and activities. The Website/Technology committee makes posts and updates to the website and Facebook page on a regular basis to keep members and guests informed.
Committee Chairs: Randy Wallace & Martin Jelinek
