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The Exchange Club of Crossgates
Exchange, America’s service club, is a group of men and women working together
to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in
Americanism, community service, charities, youth activities, and its national project,
the prevention of child abuse. This club was formed in 1976 as a local chapter of the
National Exchange Club dedicated to the Exchange Club covenant of service. The
Exchange Club of Crossgates meets at Penn’s Restaurant in downtown Brandon on
the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.
www.crossgatesec.com / 601-825-5442
Brandon Mayor’s Youth Council
The City of Brandon Mayor’s Youth Council is a group of approximately 40-50
students from area high schools, both public and private. Mayor’s Youth Council
mission is to serve as role models in the community and among the youth of
Brandon by serving as an example and by taking an active role in community
sponsored activities and volunteer work. Members are required to earn service
hours through sponsored events to raise funds for community projects that improve
our city and unity all age groups in our community.
Rankin County Chamber Youth Leadership
The Youth Leadership Program helps young leaders develop responsible community
leadership roles and impact the future of Rankin County! The students will
familiarize themselves with community opportunities, needs, problems and
resources. They will have effective dialogue, establishing friendships among
participants and community leaders. The students will learn advanced leadership
and management skills such as:
• Goal setting
• Effective communication
• Decision making
• Team building
• Motivation and organization
• Work ethic development
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