< FREEDOM SHRINE DEDICATION/REDEDICATION RELEASE >
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EXCHANGE STRENGTHENS AMERICA BY CELEBRATING HISTORY
Celebrating the proud heritage that all Americans share, the Exchange Club of (your town) will (dedicate/rededicate) a Freedom Shrine at (location, time and date) and invites the public to attend.
(Add information about any special guest speakers, prominent community leaders in attendance, etc.).
The Freedom Shrine, sponsored by the National Exchange Club, is a collection of photographic reproductions of original documents from American history. The display includes the Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
The Freedom Shrine program is designed to remind Americans that the freedom and greatness we enjoy today were not purchased easily and that these gifts must be cherished and protected. More than 12,000 Freedom Shrines have been dedicated in schools, military installations and government buildings since the program began in 1949.
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live. (Add local club information.)
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< GAKidAFlagToWave RELEASE >
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EXCHANGE STRENGTHENS AMERICA’S FAMILIES
The Exchange Club of (your town) will pass out free flags at this year’s Fourth of July parade. More than (number) club members will be stationed throughout the parade route to hand out flags to local children.
Last year, the Exchange Club of (your town) handed out (number) flags to a crowd of (number). This year, (number) people are expected to line the streets of (city/town), and the Exchangites are prepared to pass out (number) flags.
(Add information about the parade route, sponsoring companies, guests, etc.)
Established in 1981, Project GiveAKidAFlagToWave encourages citizenship and patriotism throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live. (Add local club information.)
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< GET OUT THE VOTE RELEASE >
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EXCHANGE STRENGTHENS AMERICA BY GETTING OUT THE VOTE
Americans’ right to vote is one of the foundations of this country. Today, far too few people let their voices be heard. To help encourage voter participation the Exchange Club of (your town) will hold Get Out The Vote on (date/time/location). The campaign is designed to increase voter participation in this year’s elections.
(Add a few lines of details of where and when voter registration booths will be set up. If release is to announce voter services provided on election day, list all services and how individuals can get in touch with GOTV volunteers.)
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live. (Add local club information.)
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< MILESTONES OF FREEDOM RELEASE >
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WHAT IS THE MONROE DOCTRINE?
How much do you know about American history? Many students today know too little, and more need to be inspired by the past. The Exchange Club of (your town) is sponsoring a Milestones of Freedom contest among (name of school) students. The purpose is to get young adults thinking about our great American history and traditions. Students will be tested on what they learn from studying the Exchange Club Freedom Shrine, a collection of authentic copies of America’s most significant historical documents, located at (name of location). The program is designed to stimulate a renewed interest in our country’s history and traditions.
The test is scheduled for (day, date, time), and will be given at (place). In addition to studying the Freedom Shrine, each participating student will receive a comprehensive booklet containing additional information about the Freedom Shrine documents which can be used as an additional study aid.
(Add local club information.)
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live. (Add local club information.)
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< ONE NATION UNDER GOD RELEASE >
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EXCHANGE STRENGTHENS AMERICA BY RECOGNIZING
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
Americans are bound together by their love of freedom, and religion is no exception. The Exchange Club of (your town) will be holding a One Nation Under God prayer breakfast, (date, time, location), featuring (Name of guest speaker. Provide a few sentences of biographical information regarding the speaker.)
The Exchange Club of (your town), along with nearly 800 other Exchange Clubs across the nation, will be recognizing November as One Nation Under God Month.
The national program, One Nation Under God, was created to help promote that America is truly “One Nation Under God.” As a nation, citizens should be deeply conscious of the importance of our religious freedom in the nation’s heritage and future.
For more information on the breakfast, contact (add contact information).
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live. (Add local club information.)
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< PROUDLY WE HAIL RELEASE >
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EXCHANGE STRENGTHENS AMERICA BY HONORING OLD GLORY
When was the last time you displayed the American flag? The Exchange Club of (your town) will honor (name of person or business) with the Proudly We Hail Award on (date) at (location and time). (Name) is being presented this honor as a result of his/her patriotic display of the American flag.
(Insert a paragraph about the person(s) or business receiving the award and why they were chosen.)
The Proudly We Hail Award is an Exchange Club program that honors Americans who display the nation’s banner properly and regularly. It attempts to encourage all Americans to proudly fly the American flag outside their homes or businesses as evidence of their love and respect for this nation.
(Name) will receive a special plaque to commemorate the occasion.
Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live. (Add local club information.)
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