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March 7, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 3/8/2010

The March edition of the Lincolnland Link will arrive at your homes shortly. District President-Elect Kathy Johnson is in the process of scheduling Club Officer Training Sessions for April. Awards, Awards, Awards: Lincolnland DSA/CSA Chair Lou Molitor has distributed nomination forms (attached) for our district's DSA (Distinguished Service) and CSA (Contributing Service) awards. Exchange Trivia: You may know that the National Exchange Club was formed on March 27th, 1911, so we'll turn 99 years old in three weeks. However, can you match the following Exchange events with the years in which they occurred? 1) The year that the ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award was added to Exchange's Youth Programs. 2) The year that the first Freedom Shrine was dedicated in Santa Monica, California. 3) The year that "Unity for Service" was adopted as our National Motto. 4) The year that the Prevention of Child Abuse was adopted as Exchange's National Program. Your choices are a) 1917, b) 1950, c) 1979, and d) 2000, and the answers are below.

Lake County Exchange Clubs Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 3/3/2010

Grant Press Release Grant application

Lake County Exchange Clubs Rinkside Fundraiser

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 2/28/2010

1st Annual Fundraiser for the Prevention of Child Abuse Big Raffle Winners 1st Prize Disney 4 day 3 night 2 BR Condo Marge Keenan Denniston of Gurnee 2nd Prize 46 Inch Samsung TV Vicki Tiffany of Gurnee 3rd Prize Nintendo Wii and games Scott Stillman of Gurnee Sponsors $4,100.00 Big Raffle $2,780.00 Silent Auction Raffle Items $173.00 50/50 $122.00 Totals $7,175.00

February 26, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 2/26/2010

Lake County Exchange Clubs Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse conjointly raise funds and awareness of child abuse.

February 20, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 2/20/2010

Tuesday, February 16th, was a big night for Lincolnland as we formally welcomed the Exchange Club of LMV (Libertyville - Mundelein - Vernon Hills) into our district during their Charter Banquet at Casa Bonita in Libertyville. ALL Aboard? Exchange Club Facts and Figures. Lincolnland District Convention News. The Exchange Club bylaws stipulate that annual club elections be held no earlier than the first meeting in March and no later that the last meeting in April. Mattoon held its 4th Annual Megeff / Exchange Club Double Elimination Pool Tournament on February 13th. The Lake County Exchange Clubs Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse Fundraiser will be held at Rink Side Family Entertainment Center in Gurnee Mills Mall from 10 AM to 7 PM on Sunday, February 28th. Exchange Club of Greater Kendall County held a Community Blood Drive on Saturday, February 13th.

February 14, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 2/17/2010

This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features a sampling of the "Generous Spirit of our Exchange Members" at the Grayslake Club.

February 6, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 2/7/2010

Do you know an exceptional fire chief? Consider nominating him or her for an award in the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association's Recognition Program. Open attachment below. Lockport presented their "Firefighter of the Year" "Stand Up with Exchange" membership program Congratulations to the Exchange Clubs of Mattoon and Quincy, who have now qualified for the National Service Award. Lincolnland formally welcomes the Libertyville - Mundelein - Vernon Hills (LMV) Club into Exchange at their charter banquet on Tuesday, February 16th. By the way, you now know what LMV means, but do you know what ALL signifies? Stay tuned to the next "Lincolnland Update" Exchange's National Convention will be July 21st through 24th in La Quinta, California. Make sure you have your calendars marked for the Lincolnland District Convention in Naperville on June 10th through 13th. Lincolnland Faces and Places

January 30, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 1/30/2010

Update on the Joliet Exchange Club held our annual Spaghetti Dinner.

January 25,2010 Member News in a Minute

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 1/30/2010

Welcome Newest Club Gala Grant Recipients Annual Campaign Do you Twitter? Are you on Facebook? Quick Links Shop a Sale! More On Us

January 23 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 1/23/2010

This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features recent events at the Exchange Club of Quad Cities. For more information on these events, please contact Quad Cities Club President Tom Conrad at tconrad1341@yahoo.com.

The Presidents Minute January 2010

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 1/22/2010

New Club! Winner Announced! Gala Grants Announced Foundation Giving Award Deadlines Become a Fan and Follow Us! Presidents' Tool Kit

January 18, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 1/18/2010

Please see the attachment on Roberts Rules of Order The National Exchange Club Mid-Winter Conference was held in La Quinta, California, on January 7th - 10th. District Presidents and Presidents-Elect met with National Officers, Board Members, and Staff Members. During the conference, National President-Elect Margie Miller presented a summary of her plans for 2010 - 2011, which includes the theme of "Shining the Light of Exchange". Regarding membership, National Exchange was down 576 members for 2009 - 2010 as of December 18th. Lincolnland's membership had dropped by 53 members earlier in the fall, but we've climbed back to being down 35 members after getting a boost from our new LMV Club (Libertyville - Mundelein - Vernon Hills). LMV, which will have their charter banquet on February 16th. In case you didn't know, effective January 1st the Illinois Safe Haven Law allows parents to relinquish newborns anonymously and without penalty for 30 days after birth to personnel at hospitals, emergency medical facilities, and police and fire stations. I'd like to thank Teresia Mueller from Belleville for accepting to serve as Division 11 Director for the Alton and Belleville Clubs. And finally, congratulations go to Beardstown, Naperville, and Quad Cities, which have already qualified for the National Service Award.

January 11, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 1/12/2010

The last few month for the Exchange Club of Belleville review

January 04, 2010 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 1/4/2010

The National Exchange Club Mid-Winter Conference will be held in La Quinta, California, on January 7th - 9th. Division 11 Director Bill Jones has accepted a new professional position and is in the process of moving to the Baltimore area. Give the gift of Exchange to a friend. Mark your 2010 calendars: Our Lincolnland District Convention will be June 10th - 13th at the Holiday Inn Select in Naperville. District Convention Chair Stan Rocush and the Host Committee are busy preparing for a very entertaining and productive convention. Also, our National Convention will be July 21st - 24th in La Quinta, California I'd like to thank the Champaign, Urbana, Round Lake Area, and Tri-Cities Clubs for their hospitality during my recent visits. Congratulations to the Tri-Cities Club, which will celebrate its 31st anniversary in Exchange on January 6th

December 27, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 12/28/2009

This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features the Exchange Club of Charleston's Bingo Games Fundraiser. For more information on this event, please contact Charleston Club President Jim McNutt atjmcnutt84@gmail.com

December 18, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 12/18/2009

Twas the night before Christmas

December 11, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 12/11/2009

Lincolnland Club and District Leaders, This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features the Exchange Club of Aledo's Christmas Tree Fundraiser. For more information on this event, please contact Aledo Exchangites Gerald and Iris Paulsen atgirls60@frontiernet.net.

November 29, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/29/2009

Lincolnland Club and District Leaders, Since Christmas and New Years are just around the corner, I thought you might like to know how our clubs celebrate the season. This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features the Champaign and Urbana Inter-Club Christmas Party. This information comes from The Champaign Exchanger, which is edited by Champaign President Tom Williams (tw1812@aol.com).

PR Issue Number 5 October

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/28/2009

What are your marketing and public relations resources? Issue 4—December, 2009 A well-rounded marketing plan, like other plans, will use the “best practices” of everyone. The PR and Marketing Guide published by the National Exchange Club is a good start, and, hopefully, this e-newsletter gives you some ideas. But don’t be afraid to use other venues as well. If you Google “PR and Marketing” on the internet, you get about 77 million hits. Refining the search for not-for-profits reduces that to about 19 million.

November 20, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/21/2009

Lake County Exchange Clubs will host the annual "One Nation Under God" Prayer Breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30 AM on Tuesday, November 24th, at the Village Church of Gurnee located at 1319 Hunt Club Road. The event's featured speaker will be Rear Admiral Mack Gaston, USN (ret.), who had a distinguished military career for 31 years in the U. S. Navy, culminating in his position as Base Commander of the Naval Training Base at Great Lakes, IL. The entire community is welcome to attend this free event.

November 17, 2009 President's Announcement

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/18/2009

Claude Carmack, national president, has announced the appointment of James M. Hartley to the position of executive vice president effective December 15, 2009. As executive vice president, Hartley will be responsible for fulfilling the objectives of the organization, implementing board policies and managing the day-to-day operation of the National Exchange Club Headquarters in Toledo, Ohio.

November 15, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/16/2009

Last call for the Lincolnland Mid-Year Conference! The Mid-Year Conference will be on Saturday, December 5th, at the Hawthorn Suites in Bloomington. The next issue of our Lincolnland Link is off to press. Thanks go to Link Editor Jason Koch for another fine job, and thanks also go to "Around the District" reporter Marge Keenan-Denniston and all our Lincolnland Exchangites who have contributed information. The 2009-2010 National and District Youth of the Year theme is "Inspired by the Power of Community Service". We look forward to meeting our Lincolnland Youth of the Year at the District Convention in June. I'd like to thank Grayslake for their hospitality during my visit to their "Evening at Kawa" event on November 12th. Grayslake Exchangites Stephany and Scott Harrington coordinated a fine evening of Mongolian grill cuisine, a murder mystery, raffles, contests, musical entertainment, and an Exchange Club membership presentation. Congratulations to Naperville's Project HELP, which had an open house for their new facility on November 12th. Project HELP, which is the Exchange Club of Naperville's Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Center. Also, congratulations to Past Lincolnland District President Dave Wentz for serving as Committee Chair of Naperville's Healing Field of Honor.

November 9, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/9/2009

This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features the Exchange Club of Round Lake Area's Chili Supper

The Presidents Message November 1

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/2/2009

Come Home to Exchange Revised 2009-2010 Bylaws 990 Forms Due November 15th Are you a Multi-Generational Exchange Club Family Leave a Legacy, Buy a Brick Annual Campaign Provides Options for End of Year Giving Understanding Club Dues Are you on Facebook? Twitter? Another Member on the run

November 1, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 11/2/2009

Lincolnland Mid-Year Conference will be on Saturday, December 5th, at the Hawthorn Suites in Bloomington. Bloomington Hawthorn Suites has extended the deadline until November 11th for making hotel room reservations at the special rate of $70 per night for Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th. Net loss of 47 members. Note the club building and membership programs including "Come Home to America". With Veterans Day on November 11th, please take a moment to thank a veteran or current member of the armed forces, and express your gratitude for the sacrifices our service personnel have made for our country. Naperville's Healing Field of Honor - November 8th-14th. Scot visited Grayslake, Shorewood, Joliet and Round Lake. November anniversary greetings go to Joliet (63 years), Paxton (28 years), and Breakfast Gurnee (24 years).

October 25, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 10/26/2009

Lincolnland Club and District Leaders, This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features a recent community activity supported by the Exchange Club of North Chicago. The information below is from an October 12th Suburban Chicago News article written by Kendrick Marshall. For more information on the Exchange Club of North Chicago, please contact Club President Elsye Williams at elsyewilliams@yahoo.com.

October 19, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 10/21/2009

Don't forget, the Lincolnland Mid-Year Conference will be on Saturday, December 5th, at the Hawthorn Suites in Bloomington. Progress is being made on a new Exchange Club in Libertyville-Mundelein-Vernon Hills. The next two meetings for potential Exchangites are scheduled for October 27th and November 10th. Stay tuned! A note from Rantoul President-Elect John Vasquez: The Rantoul Exchange Club will be displaying flags on Illinois Route 136 in honor of Rantoul native Chris Rudzinski, who gave his life while serving in the Middle East A reminder for Club Treasurers and Finance Committees: The deadline for submitting Form 990 to the IRS is November 15th

October 12,2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 10/12/2009

Lincolnland Club and District Leaders, This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features fundraising activities from the Exchange Club of Shorewood. For more information, please contact Shorewood Club President Lou Ann Peck at louise.peck@AMCORE.com.

September 28, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 9/29/2009

This edition of "Around Lincolnland" features the Exchange Club of Naperville's "Keeping Your Kids Safe" program, which earned the 2008 - 2009 National Exchange Club Foundation's CARE Award (Child Abuse Reduction Effort Award). For more information on "Keeping Your Kids Safe", please contact Naperville's Sherry Weinstein at s2weinstein@hotmail.com

September 21, 2009 Around Lincolnland

By oster.michael@sbcglobal.net - 9/22/2009

Lincolnland Link is published National Day of Service is October 24th Possible new club in Libertyville Put in your service reports to National

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