MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO OUR COMMUNITY
The Exchange Club of Aurora is a community service organization founded on the principles of service and patriotism and is affiliated with the National Exchange Club. The purpose of the Exchange Club is to help meet the needs of our community as well as to preserve and strengthen the principles that make our nation great. The first local Exchange Club was formed in Detroit Michigan in 1911. 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 every day. The Aurora chapter was founded in 1937 with deep roots in the community.
OUR NEW 2012 POLICE OFFICER OF
THE YEAR to be named May 15
This event is one of the premier events for the Exchange Club of Aurora and a celebration of "Aurora's finest." Every spring, nominations are solicited from Aurora Police Department for police officers who have demonstrated exemplary service during the preceding year.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS LIVING THE DREAM TO GET COLLEGE-BOUND
The Club awards $1000 scholarships to deserving students graduating from East Aurora and West Aurora high schools who have overcome a significant challenge to earn a high school diploma.
GET READY! TASTE OF AURORA
GETS UNDeRway Tuesday, May 8
This annual event is considered the "kick-off spring event for downtown Aurora" and is held on the 2nd Tuesday in May. After purchasing a ticket booklet, ticket-holders can choose four out of the many participating restaurants to visit and sample their signature dishes.
DIAPER DRIVE A BIG SUCCESS ON NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE
"There is a huge want in the community, and while we can provide food, people are going without other necessary items, so they can put diapers on their babies." The Food Pantry of Aurora identified their need to the Exchange Club and The Exchange Club of Aurora responded.