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 Auction
This yearly fund raiser features silent and live auctions, 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
Reporter Kristi Scales
Last Friday 6/28, former LHHS graduate and current Dallas Cowboys sideline reporter, Kristi Scales, entertained the club with an engaging discussion of her optimism for the upcoming Cowboys season. Kristi began by raffling off several copies of the Star Magazine Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Swimsuit Edition (a la Sports Illustrated) to members who were able to […]
John Turner Legislative Update
Last Friday 6/14 club member and State Rep. John Turner provided the club with his maiden Legislative update, which was full of important details about key legislation from the 86th Legislature. Among the highlights were discussions about property tax relief and school funding, both of which Rep. Turner has intimate knowledge, having served on the […]
Police & Firefighter of the Quarter – 2019Q2
Last Friday 6/7, the Club recognized our first responders at the Outstanding Police Officer and Firefighter of the Quarter breakfast. There, we were able to recognize Senior Corporal Matthew Terry and FRO/Paramedic Dustin Lueders. Also, the club would like to congratulate John Torres (shown holding a plaque for a change) who was recognized by the Dallas […]
Matthew Morris and Rhianna Anglin with AVID
Last Friday morning 5/31 we had an excellent presentation by Rhianna Anglin and Matthew Morris with LHHS’s AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination). The program is designed to turn good students into greater ones! The Club would like to thank them for all their hard work and dedication to the students of Lake Highlands, it does not go unnoticed. For more […]