Joliet Exchange Club

09/09/2025

Please join us for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner!!

11/03/2024

On behalf of the Exchange Club of Joliet, I would like to extend our congratulations the members of the Joliet Fire Department honored recently by Advent St. Joseph's Hospital.

Here's the article from the Joliet Herald News:

November 1, 2024

City of Joliet Paramedics Among Honorees at

St. Joseph’s Annual Barna Brain Breakfast

Joliet, IL – Six paramedics from the City of Joliet Fire Department were recognized at a special breakfast hosted by St. Joseph Medical Center’s Neurological Department. The annual Barna Brain Breakfast honors individuals for their outstanding responses to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) calls involving stroke patients.

Leslie Livett, EMS/Trauma Nurse Coordinator at Ascension St. Joseph’s, stated, “This event recognizes the many individuals who impact the lives of stroke patients, including our community fire departments. Time is brain, and quick recognition is key,” she added. “EMS providers are trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke, ask the right questions, and perform necessary on-site treatment before transport to the hospital.”

Joliet Fire Department (JFD) Deputy Chief of Health Services Aaron Kozlowski expressed pride in the work of their paramedics. “JFD paramedics provide excellent care to the citizens of Joliet every day. It is an honor to have our paramedics recognized by St. Joe’s for their outstanding service. The positive outcomes from these calls illustrate the chain of favorable results that begins with the public, continues with EMS, and culminates in the definitive care provided at the hospital.”

Kozlowski added, “Our first responders do not seek recognition; however, it is welcomed and greatly appreciated to know their hard work is noticed.” The JFD honorees at this year’s breakfast include Paramedics Tony Doukas, Matt McGuire, Rob Doyle, Nick Tasch, Robbie Ramirez, and Chris Mores.

The Barna Award is named in honor of the late Leslie Barna, former stroke coordinator for St. Joseph-Joliet. It recognizes the efforts of the hospital’s care partners in stroke treatment and educates the public on the importance of fast and efficient response during a stroke. “Saving the brains of stroke patients was Leslie’s life work. She understood that rapid response and treatment make all the difference in a patient’s recovery,” explained Livett. “We are honored to recognize these community first responders in Leslie’s name, as I know this is how she would want to be remembered.”

09/25/2024

Please join us for our Annual Spaghetti Lunch/Dinner! Proceeds from this event benefit several Joliet agencies working toward the Prevention of Child Abuse!
How can YOU help the Prevention of Child Abuse?
🍝 Purchasing a Sponsorship and/or Tickets for lunch/dinner!
🗣️ Spreading the word by sharing our Social Media posts!
⏰ Spending time Volunteering at the event!
🗓️ Joining the Exchange Club of Joliet! Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month!

07/16/2024

Please consider donating school supplies to benefit our friends at Guardian Angel and the children they serve in their Foster Care Program!

It’s almost time for Back To School! Please consider making a donation to help support our Youth in Foster Care in need of school supplies for the upcoming school year!
✏️Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/394NIX3TUR14V?ref_=wl_share

04/24/2024

Exchange Club of Joliet President, AnnMarie Scheiper and President-elect Sarah Bylon, had the honor and privilege of presenting the Exchange Club ROTC Citizenship Medal to several cadets in the JROTC programs at Joliet Central and Joliet West High Schools today. We are very proud of the excellent work these students do within their community! 🇺🇸

04/04/2024

Please join The Exchange Club of Joliet in our efforts to spread awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month, by Wearing Blue tomorrow, Friday April 5th! 💙

04/02/2024

This evening, Exchange Club of Joliet President, AnnMarie Scheiper accepted a Proclamation from Joliet Mayor, Terry D'arcy, which recognizes the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 5th as Wear Blue Day! The Exchange Club of Joliet is commmitted to serving our community in ways that support the Prevention of Child Abuse. For more information on how you can beome a part of the Exchange Club or support local Child Abuse Prevention agencies in our community, please contact us at [email protected]

02/27/2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Exchange Club of Joliet Member and our dear Friend, Alan Nowacki. Alan will be missed greatly throughout our community!

View Alan K. Nowacki's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

10/24/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our 67th Annual Spaghetti Lunch/Dinner! The generous support of our community through sponsorships, ticket sales, and volunteering will help support social service agencies in Joliet working toward our mission to Prevent Child Abuse!

10/17/2023

We are less than a week away from our 67th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and this year will be extra sweet! A Jill of all Treats will be joining us Monday 10/23 during Lunch and Dinner Carry Out times and will be selling Cake Pops, Brownies, Cookies and other sweet treats!Tickets are still available, and as always Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door! Please reach out for Sponsorship Opportunities!

10/03/2023

This afternoon the Exchange Club of Joliet hosted our annual Firefighter of the Year Award Luncheon. This year's recipients were 14 members of the Joliet Fire Department whose heroic efforts saved two lives in a water rescue in the DesPlaines River.
The Exchange Club of Joliet would like to thank all of the men and women of the Joliet Fire Department for their heroic work, and would like to thank all of the Elected Officials who were present today to join us in honoring our Firefighters of the Year.