Exchange Club of Lake Highlands
with current ECLH President Carlin Volkmer
The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands is service-focused, volunteer-powered, and community supported. Each year ECLH raises nearly $200K from our annual fundraisers: Dallas Oktoberfest and ECHL’s Benefit Concert. These funds are pumped directly back into LH through:
1. Scholarships – LHHS Graduating Seniors (50+ students per year)
2. Grants – feeder school requests such as Outdoor Learning Centers
3. Capital Gifts – Community projects like the All-Abilities Playground at Flagpole Hill
4. Awards - First Responders and Youth of the Month/Character Counts
How long have you been involved? What does your volunteer work include?
Since I had all my hair! I have been lucky enough to serve in event planning for Oktoberfest and our Spring Auction, membership roles, scholarship committees, the 4th of July parade, and this year as president.
What types of tasks do you perform for this group?
Mostly shaking hands and kissing babies...I kid, I kid. Outside of our normal annual events, Exchange always has additional ways to serve such as helping renovate the DPD Northeast station, installing community computer stations at the Audelia Road library, or serving hotdogs at the LHHS spring football game.
1. Scholarships – LHHS Graduating Seniors (50+ students per year)
2. Grants – feeder school requests such as Outdoor Learning Centers
3. Capital Gifts – Community projects like the All-Abilities Playground at Flagpole Hill
4. Awards - First Responders and Youth of the Month/Character Counts
How long have you been involved? What does your volunteer work include?
Since I had all my hair! I have been lucky enough to serve in event planning for Oktoberfest and our Spring Auction, membership roles, scholarship committees, the 4th of July parade, and this year as president.
What types of tasks do you perform for this group?
Mostly shaking hands and kissing babies...I kid, I kid. Outside of our normal annual events, Exchange always has additional ways to serve such as helping renovate the DPD Northeast station, installing community computer stations at the Audelia Road library, or serving hotdogs at the LHHS spring football game.
How many hours a week on average do you spend volunteering?
Are you asking me or my lovely wife? One of the things I love about Exchange is you get out of it what you put in. We have volunteer and fellowship opportunities to get involved in whatever way fits your schedule and life.
How can others get involved in this organization?
1. Show up to the Kaycee Club on a Friday morning at 7:00 AM for a weekly meeting and have some biscuits and gravy on us.
2. Ask around your neighborhood! We have had a huge influx of young members join Exchange. You probably know a few members and don't even know it.
3. Email membership@lhexchangeclub.org for more information.
Is your family involved in volunteering too, if so, how?
My wife Bryn and I strive to be a “Work Hard, Play Hard” family. Volunteering is a slam-dunk way to do both at the same time. We hope if we exemplify a heart for service, our two boys will just think “this is what you're supposed to do” … eat veggies, do your homework, and find a way to give back!
Anything else you would like to include?
If you would like to support ECLH and would like an excuse for a fun night out, our Spring Benefit Concert featuring Shinyribs is Saturday, May 13th at the Granada Theater. Scan the QR code below for more details.
Are you asking me or my lovely wife? One of the things I love about Exchange is you get out of it what you put in. We have volunteer and fellowship opportunities to get involved in whatever way fits your schedule and life.
How can others get involved in this organization?
1. Show up to the Kaycee Club on a Friday morning at 7:00 AM for a weekly meeting and have some biscuits and gravy on us.
2. Ask around your neighborhood! We have had a huge influx of young members join Exchange. You probably know a few members and don't even know it.
3. Email membership@lhexchangeclub.org for more information.
Is your family involved in volunteering too, if so, how?
My wife Bryn and I strive to be a “Work Hard, Play Hard” family. Volunteering is a slam-dunk way to do both at the same time. We hope if we exemplify a heart for service, our two boys will just think “this is what you're supposed to do” … eat veggies, do your homework, and find a way to give back!
Anything else you would like to include?
If you would like to support ECLH and would like an excuse for a fun night out, our Spring Benefit Concert featuring Shinyribs is Saturday, May 13th at the Granada Theater. Scan the QR code below for more details.