Kristen is an active member of the Chico Noon Exchange Club and is a past President of that club. She served as a board member for many years and was active on the fundraising committee for the Chico Noon club’s largest fundraiser (Chico Brewfest) for 7 years. A member of Exchange since 2012, she was voted “Exchangite of the Year” at the club level for 2014-2015. Kristen co-owns a mortgage brokerage with her husband, and has 2 adult children and five grandkids – who happily take up much of her time! She is excited to serve the Northern California Exchange Club District as President for the 2023-2024 term.
Kay is currently President-Elect of her local Exchange Club and Secretary of the fabulous Sierra Pacific District. She holds many leadership positions and is a strong member of her community helping serve others. Kay was born and raised in Oroville, and has a dual degree in Journalism and Broadcasting, and an MBA from Denver University. Kay has four adult children living from Seattle to Denver. The love of her life is also in Denver – her 1-1/2-year-old grandson! Kay’s dad is her hero and lives in Oroville. Kay’s philosophy is collecting memories, being of service, and loving God and Country. Connecting with people with whom she can share common values and goals is where she discovered life-long friends with huge hearts full of love, compassion, and “Unity for Service.”
Rosemary Fielder is a very active member of the Exchange Club of Oroville, where she has served as club secretary for many years. Rosemary is a driving force in her club since 2018, as well as her community and has served on various committees for Oroville’s Veteran’s Day parade, Feather Fiesta Days and the Salmon Festival. She has served with the Northstate Food Bank as well as supporting community Vets and the VFW hall in Oroville. Rosemary served her country in the United States Navy as a Yeoman 3rd Class from 1967-70. Her amazing energy, “can do” spirit and sense of duty have made us all glad to know her and work with her on the District Board of Directors.
Being an Exchange member for 40+ years, Ray has served as both the Santa Rosa Exchange Club’s president as well as our District’s. He currently has served as our District Treasurer for more than six year. He was asked to join Exchange back in 1982 by his insurance broker ,who asked him to join him for lunch, told Ray THIS was the club to join. He did! On the National level, Ray served on the National Exchange Board for four years and on the National Exchange Foundation for six years, two as its president. He created and is run his land surveying business for over 46 years and has been a licensed surveyor for 51 years. Married to Linda, they have a combined family of 6 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Joe Nickels joined the Chico Noon Exchange Club in 1962 and has served his club and the Sierra Pacific District in many, many ways over the past 60 years! He was his club’s secretary for 52 years and has been awarded National Exchange Club’s highest honor of “National Exchangite of the Year” and is in the National’s Court of Honor. He has been voted Volunteer Field Rep of the Year twice, has helped to build14 Exchange clubs and Joe has been to 55 National Exchange conventions all over the United States. Joe has served the Sierra Pacific District as president twice over the years and he continues to serve as a Volunteer Field Representative. There’s almost nothing that Joe hasn’t done for Exchange and at 93 years old, he’s still volunteering and representing this great club in the best possible ways.
Being an Exchange member for 40+ years, Ray has served as both the Santa Rosa Exchange Club’s president as well as our District’s. He currently has served as our District Treasurer for more than six year. He was asked to join Exchange back in 1982 by his insurance broker ,who asked him to join him for lunch, told Ray THIS was the club to join. He did! On the National level, Ray served on the National Exchange Board for four years and on the National Exchange Foundation for six years, two as its president. He created and is run his land surveying business for over 46 years and has been a licensed surveyor for 51 years. Married to Linda, they have a combined family of 6 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Steve Adams joined the Chico Noon Exchange Club in 2019 and immediately became involved in the club’s various community projects. As the owner of a Harley-Davidson dealership, Steve has hosted and planned many charitable events in association with his business including Poker runs for kids and chili cook-offs for Vets and other charities. Steve has served on the board of directors for the club and co-created Whiskey & Wings, of which he is currently the committee chair. Whiskey & Wings is a fundraising event held at the Chico Air Museum, with proceeds benefitting area kids and Vets. Steve’s planning experience, community contacts and generous heart have made him an asset to his club and Exchange.
Linda Carlson has been an Exchange member since 1987. She is very active in her club, The Exchange Club of Santa Rosa, and has been previously been the club’s president. Now, she has been the club’s secretary and bulletin editor for many years. She is passionate about our youth project ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence), and has chaired this award at the District level. Also on the District level, she has been the District Secretary as well as the District President twice, and is currently a District Director. Linda was awarded the National Exchangite of the Year. She has worked for Umpqua Bank as a regional manager for twenty years and for Wells Fargo Bank prior. She and her husband, Ray, have six children as a blended family, with eight grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
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