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National Exchange

Exchange is an all-volunteer, national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community, develop leadership skills and enjoy new friendships. Exchange is made up of more than 700 clubs and more than 22,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

History

Charles A. Berkey,  founder of Exchange







Charles A. Berkey is credited with the founding of this great organization. At his suggestion, the name “Exchange” was selected because the group wanted to exchange ideas and information with like-minded individuals about how to better serve their communities.  

The first local Exchange Club was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1911. The second was the Exchange Club of Toledo, Ohio formed in 1913. Subsequently, two others were organized in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio. These four clubs were the first to be chartered by the National Exchange Club after it was organized as a nonprofit, educational organization in 1917. Since then, hundreds of clubs have been chartered in the United States and Puerto Rico, with nearly 28,000 members making a positive difference in their own communities everyday.  

We are America's Service Club. From our organization's earliest days, Exchange Clubs have been unselfishly serving their communities and improving the quality of life. The diverse array of Exchange-sponsored programs and projects has made a considerable impact on America, enhancing the lives of countless men, women and children across the nation.

The National Exchange Club headquarters is located in Toledo, Ohio. Our chief objective is to help Exchange Clubs realize their full potential of community service.



Charles Berkey (standing, back row, far right) and members of the Boosters' Club, Detroit, Mich., in the late 1800s. Many from this group became members of the first Exchange Club.

Exchange PSAs

    Exchange’s latest public service announcements (PSAs) are now combined on one beta master tape, and include :10, :15, :20 and :30 second spots by Malcolm Jamal Warner, Tia and Tahj Mowry, and Amy Davidson. These spots focus on child abuse prevention, making a difference in your community, and getting involved with Exchange.
     

    Amy Davidson  
      Child Abuse is Reported Every 10 Seconds (10 second PSA)
      Time is Valuable (10 second PSA)
      Make a difference, join Exchange! (15 second PSA)
      My family is great but not everyone is that lucky (30 second PSA)
    Tia Mowry  
      Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (20 second PSA)
    Tahj Mowry  
      Neglect is the Most Common Form of Child Abuse (15 second PSA)
    Tia and Tahj Mowry  
      It shouldn't hurt to be a child (15 second PSA)
    Malcolm Jamal Warner  
      Never, Never, Never Shake a Baby (20 second PSA)
      Child Abuse Doesn't Discriminate (20 second PSA)
      Take Time Out (20 second PSA)
    General  
      Make a Difference, Get Involved! (30 second PSA)
    Believe in the Blue  
      Believe in the Blue PSAs


    You can also view these PSAs on YouTube, search for National Exchange Club.