Program of Service
Exchange’s Program of Service is divided into the categories of Americanism, Community Service and Youth, with Child Abuse Prevention emphasized as our national project. These activities have been carefully designed to meet the needs of our communities as well as preserve and strengthen the principles that make our nation great. Youth
America’s young people are its most precious
natural resource. That’s why, for many years, Exchange has sponsored an impressive selection of activities designed to benefit and encourage our nation’s youth. The Pulaski Exchange Club sponsors a Youth of the Month/Year Award program, which recognizes high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. Award, (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) recognizes high school students who have overcome obstacles to prepare for graduation. Our local Exchange Club also has taken part in this program. Americanism
Promoting pride in country, respect for the flag and appreciation of our freedoms are the primary purposes of Exchange’s Americanism programs. These programs are designed to create greater community awareness of the privileges of American citizenship. The Pulaski Exchange Club has sponsored Freedom Shrines, an impressive mounted collection of 28 of the most important and historic American documents, at schools. The local club also has taken part in Project GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE, involving the distribution of small American flags to youngsters at parades, fairs, picnics, school events or other community happenings. Community Service Projects in the Community Service category are designed to benefit every community member. Crime Prevention
The Pulaski Exchange Club annually recognizes a Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The Book of Golden Deeds Award
Also given by the Pulaski Exchange Club, honors the quiet, good deeds of America’s unsung heroes. Child Abuse Prevention
Exchange Clubs are committed to one national project - the prevention of child abuse. Each year, millions of children are affected by abuse and neglect. Since child abuse prevention was adopted as a national project in 1979, The National Exchange Club Foundation has been working to develop, promote and implement programs which seek to eliminate child abuse, strengthen families and strengthen Exchange Clubs. The Foundation provides information on proven child abuse prevention projects that can be sponsored by local clubs, such as the Shaken Baby Syndrome Campaign, which educates individuals on the dangers of shaking a baby or young child. It is the Foundation’s goal to educate as many parents, care givers, baby sitters and relatives as possible about Shaken Baby Syndrome. In 2009, the Pulaski Exchange Club took part in the Quarters for Kids Program to collect money for the National Exchange Club Foundation. Club members also passed out fliers in April during Child Abuse Prevention Month and heard a speaker from Kids Place, in Lawrenceburg, talk about abuse.
