by Larry Sewell | Jun 30, 2016 | Youth
Alek Peugh, Director of Operations and Education, Springfield Symphony Orchestra was our guest speaker and received a check for $1000 for the Youth Symphony. Under the direction of Carlos Elias, this ensemble is comprised of our top student musicians from over 20...
by Larry Sewell | Jun 23, 2016 | Youth
Courtney McKinnon visited and spoke to our membership about Challenge Camp, seen here with President-Elect Mark Sullivan. This project was created to expose at-risk youth to outdoor activities and positive role models during a week of activities at Camp Birch. The...
by Larry Sewell | Jun 11, 2016 | Youth
Rob Lavoie, the new Executive Director of the Tecumseh Council of the Boy Scouts of America visited our club and received a check for $1,000 from President Jim Hutchins and our Foundation. We help to provide the necessary funds to ensure a quality Scouting program for...
by Larry Sewell | Jun 11, 2016 | Youth
Lo Hauser and Kristi Limes from Project Jericho visited and received a check for $1,000 from President Jim Hutchins for their good work with at-risk youth. Project Jericho just celebrated 16 years of using the arts to reach youth struggling with the challenges of...
by Larry Sewell | Apr 19, 2016 | Youth
The Exchange Club of Springfield welcomed a Mock Trial Team from Springfield High School. The Mock Trial Team compete against teams locally, nationally and even internationally. They have been very successful and are known to be feared by their opponents. A number of...
by Larry Sewell | Apr 18, 2016 | Youth
The Exchange Club of Springfield honored the Youth of the Year, Leah Parker of Southeastern HS, with the $1,000 College Scholarship and Plaque. Miss Parker read her winning essay and it sounded even better than before. The A.C.E. Award was presented to Miranda...