Exchange is a national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community, develop leadership skills and enjoy new friendships. Exchange is made up of some 900 clubs and 30,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The diverse array of Exchange- sponsored programs and projects has made a considerable impact on America. The National Exchange Club represents a group of dedicated men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse. The Exchange motto, "Unity for Service" characterizes the spirit and purpose of the many community projects sponsored by Exchange. Exchange clubs sponsor an impressive selection of activities designed to benefit and encourage our nation's youth. Many of these richly rewarding programs are among the most popular and well supported of all Exchange Club endeavors. Exchange's youth projects include the Youth of the Month/Year Award, the Young Citizenship Award, the A.C.E. Award and EXCEL Clubs. EXCEL Clubs are groups of high school students dedicated to improving their schools, communities and country through volunteerism. As members of EXCEL Clubs serve their communities, they also develop valuable leadership and networking skills. Each EXCEL Club is sponsored and mentored by a local Exchange Club.