Drew Ross will serve as the next president of the Isle of Palms Exchange Club. Ross, who works as a financial advisor with Edward Jones on the island, begins his one-year term on July 1. He transitions on from his prior role as first vice president.
Ross explained what the position means to him and why it is such a special honor to have the opportunity to assist others.
“The Exchange Club was originally created to be a place people could gather and exchange ideas to make an impact on the world around them,” said Ross. “This is where the name of the club comes from. I believe in unity of service, and by working together we can make a difference in the lives we touch. I have always been a strong believer in giving back to your community, and as club president I will be in a unique position to help as many people as possible.”
Ross outlined some of his priorities and goals as he prepares to begin the new leadership role.
“During my term I hope to focus on open communication within the Exchange Club membership and between other local service organizations with whom our core values and interests align,” stated Ross. “Partnerships and support of each other’s respective organizations will be a major key to our success regarding the club’s four areas of service: Americanism, youth programs, community service and the prevention of child abuse.”
IOP Exchange Club member Ted Kinghorn said that Ross has a strong financial background and will do a great job of uniting people and growing and developing the club. He added that Ross should be a great fit for leading the service organization because he “brings business experience to the table” and is accustomed to working with a range of clients and personalities and serving people through his day job.
A valuable skill that makes Ross an ideal candidate to lead the Exchange Club is his financial acumen. “It’s important that organizations are financially solvent,” said Kinghorn. “He has good common sense and wants to bring people together, which is important for a civic organization.”
The mission of the IOP Exchange Club is to provide opportunities for its members to work together in fellowship to make the Isle of Palms community a better place to live. For more information about what they do and their programs, service and events visit IOPExchange.org.
By Colin McCandless
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