Home From The War...

After World War II, many returning veterans in Lincoln, including those who had just completed their college degrees, were anxious to begin their careers and to get involved in the Lincoln community.  They wanted to get acquainted with others and become active in business and the professions. 

In a effort to meet some of their goals, they formed a local chapter of the Exchange Club.  The first President was Dr. Lavern Pfiefer who was elected in 1953.  The new club grew quickly and soon there were more than 200 members.

After several years, members became concerned about the amount of money they were required to send to the National Exchange Club each year.  They wanted to use those funds for the betterment of Lincoln rather than send the money to a national organization. 

Burton W. Folsom was a leader in the movement to form a new local club.  Members of the Omaha chapter of the Exchange Club opposed the move and indicated that a new local club would not be successful.  However, members of the local club were committed and formed the Executive Club of Lincoln.  Folsom was elected the first President in 1957.