Meeting Info
The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands meets every Friday morning at 7:00 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 10110 Shoreview Dr, Dallas, TX 75238
Our Purpose
The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands is an affiliate of the National Exchange Club. The original purpose of “Exchange” was to create grass roots organizations for the exchange of ideas leading to community involvement and enhancement. Locally, this objective has been refined over the years to specifically focus our efforts on community service to others, particularly support for our schools, public safety first responders, neighborhood non-profits and projects that improve the Lake Highlands community.
The Exchange Club Awards Scholarships
The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands has presented its annual scholarship awards to graduating Seniors at Lake Highlands High School. These were presented at a breakfast at Lake Highlands United Methodist Church on May 10, 2019, 57 awards totaling $153,500 were presented. Since the inception of this program in 1971 over $2,500,350 in awards have been presented by the club. Thanks to Scholarship Chairman Paul Elkjer and his committee members for an outstanding job. Also a special thanks to our outside contributors and scholarship sponsors.
Oktoberfest
This year's Lake Highlands Oktoberfest will be on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Flag Pole Hill. Come out to enjoy music, live performances, tapping of the keg, lots of fun for kids and families and great food for all. Find out more at http://www.lhofest.net/
Annual Events
Spring Concert and Auction
This yearly fund raiser features silent and live auctions, live music, plus lots of food and fun, set in a party atmosphere.
Oktoberfest
Every fall we raise a stein in salute of food and fun. This authentic celebration brings out the community to rasise funds for our grant and scholarship programs.
Fourth of July Parade
On this special day every summer, the neighborhood gathers for an inspiring and colorful display of patriotism, followed by a free carnival.
Our work
About us
The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands is an affiliate of the National Exchange Club. The original purpose of “Exchange,” which continues today, was to create grass roots organizations for the exchange of ideas leading to community involvement and enhancement in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. This objective has been refined over the years to focus on the prevention of child abuse and a broad array of youth service, citizenship programs and community services, including the area schools and Family Compass.
Organizations We Support
Latest news
Students of the Month – November 2020
Congratulations to our November student award recipients from our meeting on Friday 11/20. These young adults impressed all in attendance and are certainly deserving honorees! We extend our thanks to their families, teachers, coaches and administrators for their guidance in these students’ lives. Character Counts Awards: Shamsa Al Shibli, Alejandro Vega Youth of the Month: Morgan Schorn, Travis Boone
Lake Highlands Restaurant Round-up
Thanks to Scott Navarro and Melanie Lipscomb with Shady’s Burgers and Craig Bradley with Vector Brewing for joining us last Friday 11/13/2020 where they discussed the state of their businesses, the challenges and opportunities that this year has provided, and how the community can continue to support them through these challenging times.
One Nation Under God Program
Last Friday 11/6/2020, the Club honored our veterans at our annual One Nation Under God program. We were also joined by Russ Medina with NPower Texas who explained how NPower provides tuition-free technology training and certifications to veterans and their spouses, offering a fast track to tech jobs for our returning heroes.
Police & Firefighter of the Quarter – 2020Q4
On Friday 10/30, the Club recognized our first responders at the Outstanding Police Officer and Firefighter of the Quarter breakfast led by Bill Boyd. There, we were able to recognize Driver Engineer James Romero and Senior Corporal Tricia Allen for the outstanding work they do in our community. It does not go unnoticed.