EXCHANGE IS ACTIVE, CONCERNED AMERICANS
UNITING TO SERVE AMERICA
EXCHANGE is business and professional men and women meeting together and working together to make our nation a better place…
EXCHANGE is a diverse assortment of beneficial Americanism, Youth, and Community Service programs which enhance the lives of countless Americans…
EXCHANGE is a nationwide child abuse prevention project that is helping countless children to lead normal, happy lives…
EXCHANGE is a place to create new and lasting friendships with dynamic men and women who care about the community…
EXCHANGE is a feeling of personal satisfaction and accomplishment attained through unselfish service to others…
EXCHANGE is proud testimony to the great American tradition of volunteerism…
EXCHANGE is a shared obligation to work toward the fulfillment of the highest social, religious, and business ideals…
Get to Know Gator Exchange
The Gator Exchange Club is one of the leading Exchange clubs in Florida. Each of the club’s 35 members brings diverse interests and experience to the weekly club meetings, programs, and events. Gator Exchangites also share a common passion - to assure both the protection and advancement of the youngsters of Alachua County. Some of the club’s activities are outlined below. But, to really understand what the Gator Exchange Club is all about, you are most welcome to attend a Wednesday lunch meeting held at noon at the Paramount Plaza located at 2900 SW 13th Street 2 miles south of University Avenue on the right.
Benefits of being a Gator Exchangite:
Knowing that your efforts are helping the most vulnerable children in our community - the children who are at the most risk of child abuse.
Helping to honor others within the community for their efforts in making Gainesville a better, safer, more rewarding place to live and work.
Networking with fellow Exchangites and developing personal contacts with business and university leaders.
Learning first-hand about important community initiatives and events through weekly club meetings and guest speakers.
Making some strong, lasting friendships.
Support area youth through:
Kids on Wheels - Distributing 100+brand new bicycles and helmets to Alachua County foster children.
Youth Speech Contest
A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award
GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE - Distribution of 2000 American flags to the youngsters who come to Gainesville’s annual 3rd of July celebration & fireworks.
Support child abuse prevention through:
Distribution of approximately $7000 per year to area agencies and programs committed to the prevention of child abuse. Recent award recipients included Peaceful Paths, Children & Family Services, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Boys and Girls Club of Gainesville.
Exchangites-in-Action programs which allow our members to lend their talents to fill special requests for help from area agencies.
Recognize the Community through:
Firefighter of the Year Award
Officer of the Year Award
Book of Golden Deeds - to honor the “unsung heroes “ of our community
Honor the USA through:
One Nation Under God
So Proudly We Hail - To honor area citizens, businesses that fly the flag
Freedom Shrine - A display of the Declaration of Independence and 25 other documents historic to the founding of the United States of America
Fundraising:
To fund these youth and civic programs, the Gator Exchange Club conducts some exciting fund-raising projects, including: