1. The Value
of Exchange
Clubs may contact you to ask “What do we get form Exchange?” Many of us know that the value is intangible – all those feeling we get from doing good things in the community. We need to be prepared to let members know the great value of being part of a national network.

2. How do you perceive value?
Everyone knows what they can buy for $20

3. How do you perceive value?
1. val·ue noun \ˈval-(ˌ)yü\
: the amount of money that something is worth : the price or cost of something
: something that can be bought for a low or fair price
: usefulness or importance
You will hear this word frequently. Members certainly discuss dues, and whether they feel they are getting “their money’s worth”. As well, they discuss whether their Exchange involvement provides value in their life.

4. How do you perceive value?
Per day, how much
do you pay in dues to
The National Exchange Club?
Members typically perceive they are paying more than they actually do pay.

5. How do you perceive value?
$19.00
-$2.50
-$1.50
$15.00
Per active member
NEC Foundation supplement
Exchange Today magazine
16.44 cents per day!

6. Club Value – Members
The value of approximately 18,000 members meeting and exceeding the need in their community is great!

7. Club Value – Community
The community is better by the works of a club. Are your clubs showcasing their value to the community?

8. Unity for Service
What is our product? It’s not the meeting or the meal. Our product is our mission. Are your clubs fulfilling Exchange’s mission in their communities?

9. Our commitment to Exchange
leads to:
What keeps people around? For 5years, 30 years, 65 years? Exchange has become a part of the fabric of their life.
Value and Services
that make a difference in people’s lives!

10. Exchange offers …
Benefits to the member and the beneficiary. The benefits of belonging and volunteering for a good cause are astounding.

11. Exchange offers …
Via our Prevention of Child abuse through our national project, the Youth and Ace scholarships, the service to centers, seniors, the needy, and other aspects of the community. Have you received thank you notes in return for things you’ve done?

12. Exchange offers … Networking
Huge and overlooked benefit of meetings, conferences and conventions. Who do you call when you want to do business with someone you know and trust?
Networking

13. Fellowship ~ Fun ~ Friendship
Exchange offers …
Fellowship ~ Fun ~ Friendship

14. Exchange serves others.
Members deliver
services to communities
across America,
every day.
Everything you do in your community is being done somewhere else. That’s the exponential power of a national network of likeminded people.

15. Exchange protects children.
Evidence based Parent Aide Model, awareness materials, partnership with Darkness to Light as Stewards of Children. Exchange is a recognized leader in prevention.

16. Exchange makes America a better place.
Americanism – think about the word, and the feeling that accompanies it. The flag, the pledge, the Freedom Shrine – these things make people feel something – a deep and abiding appreciation for our freedoms and those who serve. Exchange Clubs educate people on the great freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

17. Exchange impacts America’s youth. 2018 Youth of The Year winner:
Each year, national winners are chosen to be the Youth and ACE of the year. Clubs and districts award hundreds of youth as well.
2018 A.C.E. Of The Year winner:
Tyler Osborne
2018 Youth of The Year winner:
Nathan Layne Brown

18. 2018-2019 National Service Award recipients
Each year, national winners are chosen to be the Youth and ACE of the year. Clubs and districts award hundreds of youth as well.

19. Awards Program To Motivate To Recognize To Promote
Positive reinforcement
Genuine recognition
Development and training opportunities
Relevant resources
Give the “big picture”
Provide quality service
Consistently engage
Feature volunteer stories
Show gratitude
To Promote
Advocate for it
“Tweet” about it
Blog about it
Invite others to do it, i.e. call-to-action
Celebrate it

20. Club Awards Membership Growth Awards Fundraising Awards C.A.R.E. Award
Member Award Pins
Club Membership Achievement
Club Superior Membership Achievement
Club Excellence
Club Hat Trick
The Big “E” Award
Service Awards
Service Projects and Activity
National Service
National Outstanding Service Project
Fundraising Awards
Club Fundraising
National Outstanding Fundraising
C.A.R.E. Award
Leadership Awards
Distinguished Club President
Distinguished Charter Club President
Distinguished Club Secretary
Distinguished Club Treasurer

21. District Awards Distinguished District President Outstanding District
Distinguished District Director
Club Representative

22. Exchange’s National Staff
Exchange’s National Headquarters staff …
Access to a network of professional experts in their field.
help you achieve success!

23. You can count on us!

24. National Headquarters’ growth team
is dedicated …
… to achieving success in recruiting, retention, and
club building.

25. Training Exchange’s leaders …

26. Marketing and PR resources
Our goal is to help you succeed!
Brochures
Videos
Presentations
Public relations tools
Social media advice
Branding

27. Communications support
Monthly FYI s
Exchange Today magazine

28. Contemporary, informative website

29. Interactive Member Resources pages

30. Fundraising and Service Projects
Member Resources–
Fundraising and Service Projects

31. Website – Exchange MarketPlace
BuyExchange.org

32. Member Resources –
member benefits

33. Exchange is good for your health!

34. increased self confidence.
Exchange leads to
increased self confidence.
“The human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”
- Ethel Percy Andrus, founder of AARP, Women’s History Month Honoree, and first female high school principal in California.

35. Achieve success

36. Exchange provides:

37. Member Services Responsive Knowledgeable Friendly 419.535.3232

38. Exchange University

39. Support for regional, district, and club leaders …

40. … for the benefit of members!

42. Unique donor opportunities

43. Staying current and relevant

44. … for all that you do!

45. Vision: A strong America, safe communities, and unified people
Vision: A strong America, safe communities, and unified people. Mission Statement: Exchange, inspiring communities to become better places to live.