Charles A. Berkey is credited with the founding of this great organization. At his suggestion, the name "Exchange" was selected because the group wanted to exchange ideas and information with like-minded individuals about how to better serve their communities. The first local Exchange Club was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1911. The second was the Exchange Club of Toledo, Ohio formed in 1913. Subsequently, two others were organized in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio. These four clubs were the first to be chartered by the National Exchange Club after it was organized as a nonprofit, educational organization in 1917. Since then, hundreds of clubs have been chartered in the United States and Puerto Rico, with nearly 28,000 members making a positive difference in their own communities everyday. We are America's Service Club. From our organization's earliest days, Exchange Clubs have been unselfishly serving their communities and improving the quality of life. The diverse array of Exchange-sponsored programs and projects has made a considerable impact on America, enhancing the lives of countless men, women and children across the nation. The National Exchange Club headquarters is located in Toledo, Ohio.

Exchange, America's Service Club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Membership Application:
Download application: Membership Application file.

Print and Mail to:
P.O. Box 522
West Fargo, ND 58078

Download application: Financial Sponsorship Form file

Print and Mail to
P.O. Box 522
West Fargo, ND 58078

Organized in January 1973, The West Fargo Exchange Club is linked to a national organization that emphasizes Americanism, youth, and community service while offering an opportunity for fellowship and informative programs on the community level.

Meetings

Meeting Day: 12:00 noon every Tuesday

Location: West Fargo Speedway Event Center, Main Ave West, West Fargo.

Dues: $30.00 per quarter $7.00 per meal (includes tip)

Funding Request: To make a request for funds, please print and fill out our request form. Funding Request Form: download Funding Request Form

Americanism:

• GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE
• One Nation Under God
• Proudly We Hail
• Freedom Shrine

Community Service:

• Book of Golden Deeds
• Community Service Grants
• National Day Of Service
• Meals On Wheels
• Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

Youth:

• Student of the Month
• Student of the Year
• ACE Award
• School Grants
• Dollars For Scholars Scholarship
• Close-Up Program
• Girls/Boys State

Child Abuse Prevention:

• Kid Care ID Kits
• Real Care Babies-High School
• Shaken Baby Prevention
• Care Kits for RACC
• Keeping Kids Cozy
• School Snacks for Children

Membership Promotion:

• Join Exchange Club Now! download Membership Application file

Fund Raising:

• Annual Fun Night

Inter-Club Activities:

• Golf Outing
• District Convention
• Red Hawks Baseball Game

Programs:

• Weekly programs/speakers