The Exchange Club of Austin was chartered May 1, 1924. The charter presentation was made at the Driskill Hotel in Austin. We sponsored our first Kite Contest March 10, 1929, held on the north side of the Colorado River (Town Lake) at Lamar Park. It was moved to Zilker Park in 1936. Exchange Club of Austin has given to the Austin Community for 100 years. We are steeped in history and dedicated to our causes of the prevention of child abuse, Americanism, community service, and youth programs.
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Celebrating 100+ Years of Giving to the Austin Community, Chartered on May 1, 1924. Founded the Austin Kite Festival in 1929
The first Exchange Club Kite Tournament on March 9, 1929. What a difference a few years make, but we're still flying kites.
2022 Kite Festival at Zilker Park on April 3, 2022
On May 5, 2025, aboard the MV Pride & Joy II Celebrating our 100th year of giving.
President Dorsey Twidwell admiring our history collage.
Beautiful views of Austin from the deck of the ship,
More views of Austin
Bunnie Twidwell gladly lead us in reciting the Covenant of Service.
CAF Treasurer Ron Mueller making an emotional toast to our 100 years.
Proclamation from the Mayor of Austin dedicating May 1, 2024 as "Exchange Club of Austin" day.
Operations Treasurer John Evans leading us in our opening song which was written by his grandfather in 1948.
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