Exchange Club Celebrates 100 Years and Recognizes New Board of Directors

Exchange Club of Muncie recognized the incoming 2021 board of directors during a special ceremony on June 24, 2021. Pictured (left to right): Mike Donovan, Rick Edmundson, Lee Nicolson, Tim Williams, Joseph Rogers, Neal Barnum, Harrold Roberts, Marianne Benson, Tom Adams, and Forrest Bowers.Exchange Club of Muncie recognized the incoming 2021 board of directors during a special ceremony on June 24, 2021. Pictured (left to right): Mike Donovan, Rick Edmundson, Lee Nicolson, Tim Williams, Joseph Rogers, Neal Barnum, Harrold Roberts, Marianne Benson, Tom Adams, and Forrest Bowers.

July 12, 2021

By Kallie Sulanke—

Muncie, IN—The Exchange Club of Muncie celebrated its 100th anniversary on March 7, 2021. In its 100th year, the club is pleased to recognize its board of directors and slate of officers:

Jeffrey A. Heavilon, M.D., President.
Jim Kouns, Vice President
Marianne Benson, Secretary
Mike Donovan, Treasurer
Forrest Bowers, Past President
Neal Barnum, Board Member
Rick Edmundson, Board Member
Lee Nicholson, Board Member
Harold Roberts, Board Member
Joseph Rogers, Board Member
Tim Williams, Board Member

“I am pleased to be part of a club that is celebrating 100 years of serving Muncie,” said incoming president Dr. Heavilon. “As president in this milestone year, I hope to lead the club into the next 100 years with a continued passion for service, community, and friendship.”

The incoming board of directors was recognized during the club’s regular meeting on June 24, 2021. The board members began their service effective July 1.

During the June 24 meeting, Exchange Club member Lee Nicholson received the Member of the Year award. In addition to his regular board service, Nicholson was instrumental in keeping the club connected when meetings transitioned from in-person to online. He identified and managed the technology needed to conduct meetings virtually and in a hybrid format.

The Exchange Club of Muncie meets weekly for fellowship and presentations on various topics of interest to the community. Club members also engage in community service projects and host the annual Flags of Honor at Minnetrista. The Exchange Club is currently accepting new members. Community members interested in learning more can visit muncieexchangeclub.com to contact a member and attend a regular meeting.

 

About the Exchange Club

The Exchange Club of Muncie was founded in 1921. It is one of more than 630 local clubs throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that provide individuals with opportunities to use their time and talents to benefit their local communities and country. This year, the Exchange Club of Muncie celebrates 100 years of working together to make our community a better place to live through service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Programs, and the Prevention of Child Abuse.