Exchange Club of New Canaan

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The Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation gives more than $200,000 to local not-for-profit organizations — June 2023

June 11, 2023 The Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation announces the recent completion of its annual grants-making process. John Fulkerson, this year’s Chair of the Club’s Grants and Donations Committee, said “In addition to other grants made during the past 12 months, the Exchange Club of New Canaan has given over $200,000 to 35 […]

20th Annual Exchange Club Golf Tournament set for September 28th at Country Club of New Canaan

The Exchange Club of New Canaan will be hosting its 20th annual golf tournament on Tuesday, September 28th at the Country Club of New Canaan. Mike Abbott, program chair for the event said, “The proceeds from the tournament support the Exchange Club’s Foundation, which this year donated over $200,000 to various charities in and around […]

Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation Donates over $200,000 to Local Organizations – June 2021

June 28, 2021 The Exchange Club of New Canaan Foundation announces the recent completion of its annual grants making process.  Jim Murray, this year’s Chair of the Club’s Grants and Donations Committee, said “in addition to other grants made during the past 12 months, the Exchange Club of New Canaan has given over $200,000 to […]

Thank you from the Exchange Club of New Canaan

On behalf of the Exchange Club of New Canaan, we want to thank the entire New Canaan community and nearby towns for buying Christmas trees and wreaths from our annual fundraiser at Kiwanis Park. The incredible support we had made our fundraising an incredible success this year as it has for over fifty years. We had some trepidation given the COVID issues […]

Thank you for buying Christmas trees

On behalf of the Exchange Club of New Canaan, we want to thank the entire New Canaan community and nearby towns for buying Christmas trees and wreaths from our annual fundraiser at Kiwanis Park.  The incredible support we had made our fundraising an incredible success this year as it has for over fifty years.  We […]

Himes speaks at Exchange Club meeting

Congressman Jim Himes spoke at the New Canaan Exchange Club meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5. Himes and Exchange Club members discussed current events affecting the community. Pictured from right to left are George Bennington, president; James Ohara, speaker chair; Congressman Jim Himes and Richard Carratu, membership chair. (Masks were taken off for the photo).

Exchange Club of New Canaan Kicks Off Its Annual Christmas Tree Sale

Club Celebrates 51 Years of Tree Sales for Local Charities The Exchange Club of New Canaan is kicking off its annual Christmas Tree sale at Kiwanis Park this Friday, November 23.  This year marks the Club’s fifty first year running the annual event, which raises funds for a variety of charitable organizations in New Canaan […]

17th Annual Exchange Club Golf Tournament set for October 2, 2018 at the CC of Darien

The Exchange Club of New Canaan will be hosting its 17th annual golf tournament on Tuesday, October 2 at the Country Club of Darien. Mike Abbott, program chair for the event said, “The proceeds from the tournament support the Exchange Club’s Foundation, which this year donated over $140,000 to various charities in and around New Canaan.” The […]

Exchange Club Inducts New Officers and Directors

On Tuesday, June 21, the Exchange Club of New Canaan inducted the 2016-2017 officers and directors of the club at its annual Inaugural Dinner at the Roger Sherman Inn. Hans Dijs, President Charlie Holmes, President-Elect Dan McEvoy, Immediate Past President Michael Abbott, Bob Clay, Randy Dalia, Charles Froland, Jim Murray, Luke Tashjian, Directors Chris LeBris, […]