“Secure and healthy families are the foundation of healthy and safe homes as well as strong communities,” remarks the National Exchange Club on their site www.nationalexchangeclub.org  (programs of…See More

Secure and healthy families are the foundation of healthy and safe homes, as well as strong communities. Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect still happen, even here in El Paso County at an alarming rate.  According to the 2009 El Paso Child Crisis Center statistics reveal that of the 2246 children who were confirmed victims of abuse, 434 were physically abused, 184 were sexually abused, 336 were physically or medically neglected, and 1610 were victims of neglectful supervision.  The…See More

Leonore Misner has received the distinction of “Exchangite of the Year 2012” for dedicated service with the Exchange Club of Falcon.  A charter member of the Falcon club, Leonore has assumed many responsibilities: Secretary/Treasurer (“Outstanding Service” in ’07 – ‘09); Board Member (“Visionary” in ’07 – ‘…See More

Leonore Misner has received the distinction of “Exchangite of the Year 2012” for dedicated service with the Exchange Club of Falcon.  A charter member of the Falcon club, Leonore has assumed many responsibilities: Secretary/Treasurer(“Outstanding Service” in ’07 – ‘09);  Board Member(“Visionary” in ’07 – ‘ 09); Editor for the club’s newsletter “A View from the Prairie”(’09 – ’10); and Historian – collecting all the data on events and fund raisers, as well as, writing the club’s newspaper…See More

Leonore Misner has received the distinction of “Exchangite of the Year 2012” for dedicated service with the Exchange Club of Falcon.  A charter member of the Falcon club, Leonore has assumed many responsibilities: Secretary/Treasurer(“Outstanding Service” in ’07 – ‘09); Board Member(“Visionary” in ’07 – ‘ 09); Editor for the club’s newsletter “A View from the Prairie”(’09 – ’10); ; and Historian – collecting all the data on events and fund raisers, as well as, writing the club’s newspaper…See More

On Friday, December 14th, the Exchange Club of Falcon visited Early Connections Learning Center on 104 East Rio Grande St. in Colorado Springs with a truck load of kid’s toys and games.  The Center is located in a Historic Day Nursery, built in 1923 with a legacy from Alice Cogswell Bemis, to house the Colorado Springs Day Nursery Association.  This association was founded in 1897 by fourteen visionary women to care for the children of working women.  Today, with a name change, the Early…See More

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On Friday, December 14th, the Exchange Club of Falcon visited Early Connections Learning Center on 104 East Rio Grande St. in Colorado Springs with a truck load of kid’s toys and games.  The Center is located in a Historic Day Nursery, built in 1923 with a legacy from Alice Cogswell Bemis, to house the Colorado Springs Day Nursery Association.  This association was founded in 1897 by fourteen visionary women to care for the children of working women.  Today, with a name change, the Early…See More

For the fifth year the Exchange Club of Falcon sponsored the Falcon Craft Fair to benefit those who really need help in our own local community – patrons of High Plains Helping Hands and God’s Pantry in Ellicott.  There were over 80 crafters this year who packed in a large crowd over two…See More

$6000 Extravaganza feeds the NeedyFor the fifth year the Exchange Club of Falcon sponsored the Falcon Craft Fair to benefit those who really need help in our own local community – patrons of High Plains Helping Hands and God’s Pantry in Ellicott.  There were over 80 crafters this year…See More

The Exchange Club of Falcon recognized Deputy Severt Morgenson as Law Officer of the Year 2012.  A number of his piers wanted to nominate the deputy for this award, as they recounted “Mogi’s” accolades:  always willing to come in on his days off and fill in if needed; one of the biggest team players with a positive influence; just plain and simple, a good man deserving of this award!But, there is more to this frontrunner.  As a Drill Instructor he “instills self-discipline, motivation and…See More

Firefighter of the Year 2012 Award At the October 2nd meeting of the Exchange Club of Falcon, the club recognized Firefighter Matt Gibbs as the Firefighter of the Year.  This firefighter, along with thousands of others, fought the most threatening fire in the Colorado Springs and Manitou area ever, the Waldo Canyon Fire.  But Matt is, also, being honored for coordinating focused activities in the district.  He leads CPR classes for the community.  And, as a former elementary school teacher and…See More

70 crafters will display their crafts at the Patriot Learning Center Gym, directly behind the Pikes Peak Community College near the corner of Route 24 & Meridian in Falcon.  Get your Christmas Shopping done early AND help a worthy cause with an entrance fee of a Cash Donation, a Canned or Boxed Food Item, a Good Used Coat,gloves,scarves or a New Toy. Dates for the craft fair:  Friday, Oct 19, 2 to 7 pm and  Saturday, Oct 20, 9 to 4 pmSee More