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Local Exchange Clubs win national awards
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The local Exchange Clubs came home big winners from the National Exchange Convention in Columbus, Ohio last weekend. From left, Ken Roberts of Evening Exchange was named National Volunteer Field Representative, Noon Exchange president Ashley Wright accepted the Hat Trick Award for her club, and Evening Exchanges Randy England was heralded with the Distinguished Club President Award.
The Nursery Capital was represented well in the capital of Ohio as McMinnville’s Exchange Clubs both returned from National Exchange Convention in Columbus last weekend with numerous national awards for service.In the area of individual awards, Ken Roberts was named Volunteer Representative of the Year for the nation. Roberts, a former National Exchange president and member of the evening club here, was conferred the award for his work in assisting clubs in his district.McMinnville Evening Exchange past president Randy England was named a Distinguished Club President for his work in coordinating the activities of his club, activities that include but are not limited to putting up the flags around town during holidays, providing scholarships to students, and holding a Christmas dinner for senior citizens.Both Evening and Noon Exchange of McMinnville were awarded the National Service Award for their work in the community. The evening club meets the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the Country Club.