Talk Exchange

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today's episode features a quick message from Olivia Nielsen, NEC's Social Media and Communications Specialist. You will learn about the much-anticipated launch of Exchange's new Member Resources and Club Database.   See you next week. Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to what is quite possibly our most interesting episode of the season.  We have an interview with Les Grigg, an Exchange member AND the true-to-life Tater Tot King!  The delicious food we all know and love, the tater tot, was invented by Les's father and uncle back in the 1950's.  Today Les is working to restore the family legacy a...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to a very special episode of Talk Exchange!   Today we interview our Executive Director, Tracey Edwards.   Among other things, we learned that: Tracey is the first female Executive Director in the 112 year history of Exchange! She is very goal oriented Has been not only employed by Exchange, but also a member for many years By pure coincide...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 20 with our guest, JP Fallou!  Today we go into detail on the Exchange Education Portal, which JP helped to design and build.  Technology is a key driver to making life easier and organizationally more efficient as discussed in today's show.  Enjoy! To learn more about JP and Exchange, click on the links below... LinkedIn: h...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Enjoy this quick message from Kristie about the importance of Purple Heart Day. Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to a very special episode with our new President, Leif Welhaven!  Check out today's podcast to learn more about Leif and how he plans to lead Exchange during his presidency.  To learn more about Leif, click on the links below... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-welhaven-60b4413a/ Leif Welhaven Consulting: https://lwconsulting...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Happy Hour!  Today Tracey and Kristie have a lively conversation with Brad Augustyniak (producer of Talk Exchange and owner of the Applo Multimedia Group in Toledo) about some of their favorite episodes.  While every episode was honestly very good there were some that stood out so we hope you enjoy this fun recap. As always, if you want...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Ever wondered how generational differences play a role in membership?  This is your chance to learn!  Today we have Sarah Sladek, a generational expert and thought leader to discuss this important topic with Tracey and Kristie.  Sarah's information is below if you want to learn more.  Enjoy the show. As always, if you want to enjoy today'...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Enjoy this quick message from Kristie Lindau, our Director of Communications on the importance of July 4th and Unity for Service. Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today is a really great episode because we have local celebrity Tom Cole with us!  As a tenured host on BCSN plus many years of coaching and teaching, Tom engages in an awesome discussion with Tracey and Kristie about the importance and practice of community outreach.   There were a lot of truly great takeaways from today's episode, but here a...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Check out this quick message from our Communications Director, Kristie Lindau about the importance of Flag Day.   Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 15!  Today is a very special show because we have the candidates for National President in a Q&A type format. Join us as CEO Tracey Edwards interviews the following candidates: Joe Dudek Gary Leonard Mike Reichek Jennifer Sweney If you prefer to see the candidates, this episode is available in video format via this YouTube li...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Check out this important message from Kristie Lindau, our Communications Director about the importance of mental health.  Great advice! Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 14 with our guest, Aaron Bortz, President of the Perrysburg, OH chapter.  Today Aaron offers us valuable advice on membership, fundraising and service.  Enjoy! *To watch the video version of this episode, please click here: https://youtu.be/T1gXtZlwmV0 Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Happy Mother's Day to all you mom's out there!  Enjoy this quick message from our CEO, Tracey Edwards. Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 13, a special show all about networking with the infamous Greg Peters!  Not only is Greg a professional networker, he's also a successful author, consultant and speaker. Check out his bio and other information below: Website: https://TheReluctantNetworker.com Book: "Hello and a Handshake"  https://a.co/d/0ErQrKK Li...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Check out this quick episode regarding our 105th National Convention with Kristie Lindau.  See you in Phoenix! Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 12!  Today we have Peggy McGuire, who has a huge title and even bigger (i.e. more important) job!  She is the Director of Child and Family Development with Strong Families at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.  Peggy joins our hosts Tracey Edwards and Kristie Lindau for a candid and informative discussion about child abuse prevention.  S...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Check out this quick message from Olivia about Blue Monday's and Prevention Month.   Thanks for all you do in the name of Exchange and helping others! Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to Episode 11!  Today we have Gen Stultz, NEC's Director of Prevention Services.  Gen talks about parenting tips and shares her experiences over the course of her career.   Another great episode so we hope you enjoy! *there is no video version of this episode Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Please listen to this quick, but important message from Kristie Lindau about Believe in the Blue and the Prevention of Child Abuse.   For more resources on this important topic, visit our website at:   https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/cap/ Thanks for listening!  See you next time!

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Here we are at Episode 10, and what a great show we have for you today!  It's NEC's very own Social Media GURU, Olivia Nielsen!  Olivia is part of the National Headquarters team here in Toledo and today she has a plethora of good information to help you navigate social media.   Grab something to take notes and keep an eye out for part II...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the National Exchange Club has the resources to help you help others! Please listen to this quick message from Tracey Edwards as she discusses the following important reminders: NEC has many resources to help this month, starting with our website at: https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org Remember t...

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Today is a very special episode as we celebrate the 112th anniversary of  Exchange!   And what would a Talk Exchange podcast be without some really great guests?!  So we invited some of the very best Exchange members, including:  Kathy Mize Dominic Sarvello Carlos Perez *To watch the video version of this episode, please click here:  https://youtu....

Questions or comments about the show? Click here! Welcome to episode 8 with Enrique (Henry) Grace from the North Central Charleston Exchange Club!  Among other things... Henry played basketball for THE Ohio State University Started the Charleston Hispanic Assosication Started a Task Force to Prevent Human Trafficking Has a very inspiring story about paying it forward *To watch the video version of...