ABOUT THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF MUSKOGEE
CHILI & BBQ COOK-OFF
It all started with a Chili Cook-Off.
Formed in 1985 a group of Muskogee businessmen had a successful Chili Cook-Off the year before and decided they needed to find a nonprofit organization that symbolized what they stood for and could benefit the community.
They found that the National Exchange Club’s national project of child abuse prevention and its overall programs of service was exactly the kind of club they wanted to be associated with. So, in March of 1985, they formed the Muskogee Chapter and had the first-ever Exchange Club of Muskogee Chili Cook-Off! To this day, we’re still going strong with the Chili & BBQ Cook-Off and we look forward to continuing growing this important event each year and announcing new things to come!
Since then, our organization has given proceeds upwards of $1,500,000.00 to benefactors such as CASA, Kids’ Space, Education Foundation of Muskogee, Muskogee County Council of Youth Services, our own charity, Exchange Club of Muskogee Shoe and Coat Fund, as well as many other deserving charities over the years.
Our Mission
The Exchange Club of Muskogee’s mission is to financially and voluntarily support our community by increasing awareness of child abuse and how it can be prevented, identifying opportunities to offer assistance in filling gaps in youth services needed, connecting with youth programs to benefit and encourage America’s future philanthropists with college scholarships, mentoring and guidance, and service recognition. As one nation, under God, we proudly work to promote pride in the U.S.A. while also celebrating our Veterans and our country’s rich heritage. For the sake of our mission, over $1,500,000 has been raised and donated to various charities and organizations within our community. Thank you for your support!