The Exchange Club of Glastonbury...

Making Our Community a Better Place

Who are we?

Exchange was founded in 1911 as a nationwide organization dedicated to community service. The Glastonbury Club was organized in 1941.

Today, The Exchange Club of Glastonbury is a group of business, professional and civic leaders who have joined together to serve the Glastonbury community.

The Glastonbury Club is one of more than 900 Exchange Clubs across America where members meet to exchange ideas and information on how to better serve their community.

The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at The Colonnade on Main Street. Guests are welcome.

Many meetings feature speakers with topics of interest to the community, and you will always find find an opportunity to network with others who share a common interest of enhancing the quality of life in Glastonbury.

The Club’s major fundraisers are an annual golf tournament and well-established antique shows held twice a year. The thousands of dollars raised are used exclusively in support of the Glastonbury community.

What do we do?

The Exchange Club of Glastonbury offers service opportunities through its projects and activities.

AMERICANISM

· Freedom Shrine – A permanently mounted collection of the most important and historic American documents displayed at the Smith Middle School.

· GiveAKidAFlagToWave – American flags given to kids along the Memorial Day Parade route.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

· Firefighter of the Year – Each year a firefighter is selected and honored for his or her outstanding service.

· Police Officer of the Year – Each year a police officer is selected and honored for his or her outstanding service.

·ABC/Exchange Golf Tournament – August event to raise funds in support of the ABC House.

· Kids Day America – A day in which kids and their parents enjoy activities and learn how to stay safe.

· Applefest – Memory pictures taken of kids seated on a giant pumpkin.

• Organization Support -- Each year funds are used in support of various community services. Some examples of past support:

- FISH

- The Audubon Society

- East Glastonbury Public Library

- Partners in Planting

- Summer Music Series

- The Historical Society

- Intercommunity Mental Health

YOUTH

• Organization Support – Each year funds are used in support of our youth. Some examples of past support:

- Glastonbury Family YMCA

- Scouting

- Little League

- FOGY

- GHS Scholarships

- Rushford Center

- GHS Crew

- GHS Safe Graduation Party

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

Kidsafe CT – The Exchange Club’s national project developed to help eliminate child abuse and strengthen families. There are more than 100 centers throughout the country with several in CT. A center in Rockville serves Glastonbury and receives our direct support.

How you can get involved with Exchange:

Feel free to join us for a meeting anytime. Enjoy a complimentary meal. Learn more about how Exchange makes a difference and how you can benefit from your involvement.

As a member:

You can get actively involved in the service projects and create other meaningful ways the club can serve.

Youl have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, improve your community, meet new people, and network with business contacts.

To talk to a club member, call:

Ron Strine, Tel: 860-633-3332