On July 3rd the members of the Gator Exchange Club attended the Fanfare and Fireworks Event at the University of Florida's Flavett Field. Exchangites participate in this annual event to hand out American Flags as a part of our GivAKidAFlagToWave program. Just as its tongue-twisting title suggests, this popular projects involves the distribution of small American flags to youngsters at parades, fairs, picnics, school events or other community happenings that generate large crowds.

The flags are absolutely free to the children and can make a great souvenir of the occasion. As the pictures we took of the event show, this program is designed to cultivate a deeper sense of patriotism and to heighten young American’s appreciation and admiration for our country’s flag.

The program was originally developed by the Exchange Club of Galesburg, Ill., it is implemented by Exchangites throughout the country on any occasion which calls for a parade or a large gathering of families, i.e., Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day.

If you have an event in the Gainesville Florida area that you believe would benefit from this program please contact us on this website. We would be happy to forward your request to a club in your area if you live anywhere else in the US or you can contact the National Exchange Club to find a club in your area.