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Welcome to the87th Annual RuritanNational Convention

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2018 Ruritan National Convention

National President’s Message ��4Convention Program Chair’s Message ��5Responsibilities of a Delegate ��6Official Business Meeting Agenda ��7-9Standing Rules of the National Convention��10-13General Information��13-17Wednesday Day Events��18-19Thursday Day Events��19-20Vespers Opening Dinner��21Friday Workshops ��23-25Friday Day Events ��25-26Friday Business Meeting ��27Friday First Lady’s Lunch ��28-29Voting Information��29Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration��30Saturday Workshops ��31-33Saturday Day Events ��33-34Saturday Business Meeting ��35-36Steve Siemens Workshop ��36Saturday Installation Banquet��37Sunday ��382017 National Board of Directors ��39-402018 Convention Committees ��40-432017 and 2018 District Governors ��43-44Past National Convention Locations��44-45Past National Presidents ��45-48District Ruritans of the Year ��48-49District Ruri-Teens of the Year ��49District Rudy Youth of the Year ��49Candidate Profiles ��50-64Ballot Issues ��65-672018 Election Results Worksheet ��68Convention Center Diagram ��69Convention Statistics inside back coverConvention Entertainment back cover


National President’s Message

Welcome to Charleston!Dear Ruritan family and guests, WELCOME to Charleston, SC� and YOUR 87th Ruritan National Convention� First Lady Linda and I are excited that you have joined us here to take care of official Ruritan business, recognize and honor our

veterans, show respect for our flag, show reverence to our God, and celebrate our successes of 2017� Your Convention Committee and National Office Staff have been working hard to assure that this will be a National Convention that we all will be proud of and have fun attending� Please take part in the planned activities, develop new friendships, and attend workshops to learn new ideas to take back with you� If you see someone wearing a «first timers» green ribbon, please make them feel welcomed so they will want to attend future conventions� Thank you for giving us the honor, privilege, and opportunity to be the leaders of the greatest organization anywhere� We were able to see firsthand the good works you do in and for your communities in the name of Ruritan� May God continue to bless Ruritan and the deeds performed by Ruritans� Remember: TOGETHER WE AFFECT CHANGE, Because We Believe In Ruritan! Again, Linda and I welcome you to Charleston, SC, the “Holy City” and the home of the PINEAPPLE as the symbol of WELCOME!

2017 National President and First Lady,Danny and Linda Privott


2018 Convention Chairs’ Message

Welcome to our home state of South Carolina and the beau-tiful city of Charleston� Your 2018 National Convention commit-tee welcomes each of you to the “Holy City”

of Charleston, known for it’s hospitality and great fellowship, food, and sights� As we gather this year to celebrate Ruritan’s 90th year, let’s remember our founding fathers and their goals to make Ruritan the leading community civic club organization in America and each of you are a part of their legacy� The con-vention committee has planned an awesome con-vention� With the opening ceremonies we begin our convention with an inspiring service, flag ceremony, fantastic speaker, and great meal� We continue with our Red, White, or Blue dress Friday, celebrate our veterans and honor our 1st Lady� We continue with tours in and around Charleston and conclude Satur-day with a fantastic banquet and entertainment. We will take care of Ruritan business each day but also have planned great trips and activities� As with all conventions, our goal is to make this the best Nation-al Convention you have attended� Enjoy the events and activities and let’s give Presi-dent Danny and 1st Lady Linda a huge Thank you for their service to Ruritan in 2017� We want to thank Mike, Craig, and the entire National Office Staff for their hard work in making this convention the best� We appreciate each of you!!

2018 Convention Co-Chairs,Gary and Jimmy


2018 Convention Program Committee 2007 National President Jimmy Bristow – Co-Chair1998 National President Gary Taylor – Co-ChairDanny Privott – 2017 National PresidentNorman O’Dell – President’s AideMichael Chrisley – Executive Director

Responsibilities of a DelegateAs a club delegate, you have the responsibility of representing your club in matters that affect the entire Ruritan organization� Your duties as a delegate include:1� Declaring your delegate status by registering with the Credentials Committee�2� Have the duty to attend business meetings�3� Should become familiar with the National Convention Standing Rules which are published in this program booklet�4. Vote as you see fit on questions at the convention except as your club may have instructed you with regards to particular matters scheduled for consideration�5� Upon returning from the convention, present a report to your club concerning what transpired at the convention�

The Ruritan National business meeting will take place on Friday, January 19, and Saturday, January 20, 2018. Please see that official business portion of this program booklet beginning on page 36� National Officers, National Directors, and a Foundation Trustee will be elected�


OFFICIAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA

The next 6 pages contain the official agenda of the 2018 Ruritan National Business Meeting and the Standing Rules of the National Convention� Ruritan delegates will approve this portion of the agenda as the first item of business when they convene Friday.

87th ANNUAL CONVENTIONRURITAN NATIONALJanuary 19, 2018Friday Business MeetingBallroom C (Convention Center First Floor)START TIME: 9:00 a.m.PRESIDING: 2017 National President Danny Privott

Welcome2018 Convention Co-Chair Jimmy Bristow AmericaVickie LerchInvocationPhillip Bradshaw Introduction of the National President (stand)Jimmy Bristow Adoption of Convention ProgramDanny Privott First Report of the Credentials CommitteeJerry Atkins, Chair Report of the Nominating CommitteeMillard Thacker, ChairShort Speeches by Candidates Ruritan National Foundation Pat Davis, Foundation President Announcement of Rudy Bears/Donations Publicity & Public Relations Committee


Bylaw Concerns Bylaws Committee and GD/MR CommitteePresentation of Rudy Youth of the Year Danny Privott - Youth Committee Chair Mike MorrisonPresentation of Ruri-Teen of the YearDanny Privott - Youth Committee Chair Mike Morrison Presentation of Ruritan of the YearDanny Privott Presentation of the Military Flags1978 National President Bobby WrennVeterans SpeakerMajor General R� Steve Siegfried AnnouncementsNational Secretary James Mills RecessDanny Privott

87th ANNUAL CONVENTIONRURITAN NATIONALJanuary 20, 2018Saturday Business MeetingBallroom C Convention Center First FloorSTART TIME: 9:00 a.m.PRESIDING: 2017 National President Danny Privott

Welcome2018 Convention Co-Chair Gary TaylorIntroduction of the National President (stand)Gary Taylor Second Report of the Credentials CommitteeJerry Atkins, ChairIntroduction/Board Recognition of Members with over 50 years Recognition of Ruritan Forever ParticipantsRecognition of Golden Key RecipientsRecognition of Outgoing Board andCommittee Members Membership Awards


Bylaw Concerns Bylaws Committee and GD/MR CommitteePresentation of Rudy Youth of the Year Danny Privott - Youth Committee Chair Mike MorrisonPresentation of Ruri-Teen of the YearDanny Privott - Youth Committee Chair Mike Morrison Presentation of Ruritan of the YearDanny Privott Presentation of the Military Flags1978 National President Bobby WrennVeterans SpeakerMajor General R� Steve Siegfried AnnouncementsNational Secretary James Mills RecessDanny Privott

87th ANNUAL CONVENTIONRURITAN NATIONALJanuary 20, 2018Saturday Business MeetingBallroom C Convention Center First FloorSTART TIME: 9:00 a.m.PRESIDING: 2017 National President Danny Privott

Welcome2018 Convention Co-Chair Gary TaylorIntroduction of the National President (stand)Gary Taylor Second Report of the Credentials CommitteeJerry Atkins, ChairIntroduction/Board Recognition of Members with over 50 years Recognition of Ruritan Forever ParticipantsRecognition of Golden Key RecipientsRecognition of Outgoing Board andCommittee Members Membership Awards

District Growth AwardsCommunication AwardsOther AwardsRecognition of Gold Community Service Clubs Ruritan National FoundationPat Davis, Foundation President National Treasurers Report Dale BrickerNational Secretary’s Report James Mills, National SecretaryExecutive Director’s ReportMichael ChrisleyResolutions Committee Report JoAnn Wenger, ChairBylaws Committee ReportDavid Thompson, ChairWanted Contest Drawing Growth, Development, Member Retention Committee a) 1 free registration & 2 nights stay for Hampton 2019b) 1 free registrationc) 1 free flat screen TVYouth Committee RaffleYouth Committee Members 2019 National Convention – Hampton 2019 Convention Co-Chair Joe Pancione2019 Convention Co-Chair Jerry Ellis 2017 President Elect Guy Cox Hampton CVB Michelle HergenrotherTeller’s Report and Election Results Jerry Atkins, Chair Declaration of Elected OfficialsDanny Privott New Business AnnouncementsJames MillsPledge 2017 Ruritan of the Year


STANDING RULES OF THENATIONAL CONVENTION

Rule 1. Delegate Certification:a) The Credentials Committee, directly after the opening ceremonies of the first business meeting, shall report the number of delegates and alternates registered as present with the proper credentials, and shall make a supplementary report after opening exercises at the beginning of each day that business continues b) A member registered as an alternate may, upon proper clearance by the Credentials Committee, be transferred from alternate to delegate at any time during the continuance of business meetings�Rule 2. Delegate Seating:Delegates should be seated by districts in the business meetings. Each district should be identified by proper marker� The District Governor or a spokesperson will give district counts on voting when necessary�Rule 3. Admission to the Floor:For admission to the assembly hall, members, delegates, and alternates shall be required to wear the appropriate badge issued by the Credentials Committee upon registration in order to facilitate identification and seating.Rule 4. Debate:a) Any delegate addressing the chair must identify himself or herself by name, club affiliation, or office held if a Delegate-at-Large�b) No member shall speak in debate more than once on the same question, or longer than two minutes, without permission of the convention granted by a two-thirds vote without debate�


Rule 5. Certification:Each Convention delegate shall be certified only one time. Each certified delegate will be allowed only one (1) vote on all matters before the National Convention� Rule 6. Conduct of DelegatesDuring the business meetings, delegates should, to the extent possible, be seated and keep the aisles clear. All cell phones and/or other types of electronic devices shall either be turned off or placed in a silent mode�Rule 7. Nominations for OfficeNominations for each office to be filled by the convention shall be limited to one nomination speech of two minutes each�Rule 8. Voting:All voting shall be held in accordance with the Bylaws of Ruritan National� The total number of votes for any office will be the number of votes recorded by the vote counting machine� Rule 9. National Bylaws Amendments:a) All proposed amendments to the Ruritan National Bylaws shall be referred to the Convention Bylaws Committee� b) Any active Ruritan member may present proposed changes to the Bylaws of Ruritan National to the Convention Bylaws Committee. The member shall provide the committee with six (6) copies of each proposed change�c) At a business session before the official vote, time shall be allowed for discussion of proposed Bylaws changes identified on the ballot.Rule 10. Convention Resolutions:a) All proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee�


b) Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions to the Convention Resolutions Committee� The member shall provide the committee with six (6) copies of each proposed resolution�c) The Convention Resolutions Committee shall prepare suitable resolutions to carry into effect recommendations referred to it, and shall submit to the convention, with the Committee’s own recommendation as to appropriate action, these and all other resolutions referred to the Committee, except questions which by a vote of two-thirds of its members may decide not to report�d) Courtesy Resolutions need only be summarized and not read in their entirety� e) The convention delegates, by a majority vote, may suspend this Rule and immediately consider a question, or may order the Resolutions Committee to report a question at a certain time, even if the Committee has voted not to report it�Rule 11. Reports:All reports and other material for the permanent record shall be in writing, (preferably typed) and, immediately on presentation, shall be sent to the Secretary�Rule 12. Announcements:Notices for announcements to the convention shall be in writing, signed by the person (or proper representative of the persons) under whose authority the announcement is issued and shall be sent to the Secretary�Rule 13. Solicitations:There will be no solicitations at the National Convention unless previously approved by the National Board of Directors. Members will not be assessed for any purpose�


Rule 14. Campaigning: Campaigning by future candidates for Ruritan National Offices (i.e., handing out literature/brochures) will not occur until after election results are announced�Rule 15. Parliamentary AuthorityThe rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the convention in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws of Ruritan National and these standing rules�

END OF OFFICIAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA AND STANDING RULES OF THE

NATIONAL CONVENTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

2017 National Convention Official MinutesThe official minutes are included in the 2018 Annual Report. The attachments are available for review during normal business hours in the Ruritan Information Office at this convention, and the Ruritan National Office in Dublin, VA.

NOTE: All meetings and events will be held in the Embassy Suites Charleston Area Hotel & Convention Center unless otherwise specified.


Ruritan Information Booth Convention Center Second Floor FoyerWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�Thursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�Friday: 8:30 a�m� to 5 p�m� Closed from 1 p�m� to 2 p�m�Saturday: 9 a�m� to 1 p�m�

Credentials and Registration Convention Center Second Floor FoyerWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�Thursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�Friday: 8:30 a�m� to 5 p�m� Closed from 1 p�m� to 2 p�m�Voting Friday: 2 p�m� to 5 p�m� Room 4 Second FloorSaturday: 8 a�m� to 10 a�m�Voting Saturday: 8 a�m� to 10 a�m� Room 4 Second Floor Exhibits Convention Center Second Floor Foyer Wednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�Thursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�Friday: 8:30 a�m� to 5 p�m� Closed from 1 p�m� to 2 p�m�Saturday: 9 a�m� to 1 p�m�

Candidate Tables Convention Center Second Floor FoyerWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�Thursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�Friday: 8:30 a�m� to 1 p�m� All tables must be cleared off by 1 p�m�


Silent Auction Convention Center Rooms 6 & 7 Second FloorWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�Thursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�Friday: 8:30 a�m� to 12:30 p�m� Winning bids can be picked up between 3:30 and 7:00 p�m� All live auction items will be moved to Ballroom C before the 50th Anniversary Celebration�

Ruritan Supply Convention Center Room 8 Second FloorWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�Thursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�Friday: 8:30 a�m� to 5 p�m� Closed from 1p�m� to 2 p�m�Saturday: 9 a�m� to 1 p�m�

Reception and Fellowship Members of the Reception and Fellowship Committee from the Columbia and Spartan Districts will be in the lobby of the Embassy Suites on Wednesday and Thursday to greet and offer assistance to Ruritans as they arrive�

SecurityIn the interest of safety and your security, all activities at this convention will be controlled. Access will be limited to registered convention attendees. Attendees will be required to show their official convention registration name badge at all times. This includes business meetings, exhibits, workshops, and meals. Our convention Sgts-at-Arms have been instructed to enforce this policy. Please co-operate with them. They are working in your best interest and for your personal safety.


2018 Convention MemoriesOrder your CD of 2018 Convention candid photos – including award presentation pictures – from the Registration Booth for $16 (includes postage), or contact Ruritan National (toll-free at 877-787-8727) after the convention� CDs will be shipped in 4-6 weeks�

Cell Phones, Beepers, and Other DevicesPlease be courteous to presenters and fellow attendees� Turn off or silence your cell phone, beeper, or other electronic devices while in educational and plenary sessions�

AnnouncementsIf you need an announcement to be made from the podium during a meeting or meal, please complete the Announcement form available at Registration or at them Ruritan Information Booth and bring it to the Ruritan Information Booth.

Welcome First Time Convention AttendeesFirst time attendees at our National Convention are wearing a GREEN RIBBON on their convention badge� Please make them feel welcome�

Recognize our Military VeteransRuritan military veterans attending this convention are wearing ribbons on their name badges designating their branch of service� Take a minute to thank them for the freedoms we enjoy today� If you are a veteran and you don’t have a ribbon, you may get one at the Registration Counter�


Ruritans with 50 Years or More ServiceRuritans with membership of 50 years or more are wearing special ribbons on their name badges and will be recognized at the Saturday morning business meeting and take their seats in a specially designated section� See a Sgt-at-Arms for details� If you didn’t get a ribbon, check at the Registration Counter�

Other Displays – Don’t Miss These!Throughout the public areas of the Charleston Area Convention Center you will find Communication Award winners, Ruritan History Boards, and Candidates’ Tables. Be sure and visit all of these important displays�

Smoking Policy – Embassy Suites & the Charleston Area Convention Center are non-smoking facilities; smoking is not permitted inside of the hotel or convention center and smoking is not permitted within twenty feet of the entrances and exits of the hotel� If someone smokes inside of a guest room, there is a minimum of a $250 cleaning fee.

2018 WorkshopsEducational workshops will be held on Friday morning and Saturday morning.


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WEDNESDAY Ruritan Information Booth Convention Center Second Floor Foyer Wednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�

Credentials and Registration Convention Center Second Floor Foyer Wednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�

Exhibits Convention Center Second Floor FoyerWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�

Candidate Tables Convention Center Second Floor FoyerWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�

Silent Auction Convention Center Rooms 6 & 7 Second FloorWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�

Ruritan Supply Convention Center Room 8 Second FloorWednesday: 1 to 7 p�m�

Convention Committee Chairs Meeting Room 1 Convention Center First Floor 6:30 to 7:30 p�m�

Candidate Certification Committee MeetingRoom 5 Convention Center Second Floor7 to 8 p�m� All Candidates should attend

Workshop Committee MeetingRoom 9 Convention Center Second Floor8 to 9 p�m�


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Sgt-at-Arms Committee MeetingRooms 12-13 Convention Center Second Floor8 to 9 p�m�

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Ruritan Information Booth Convention Center Second Floor FoyerThursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�

Credentials and Registration Convention Center Second Floor FoyerThursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�

Exhibits Convention Center Second Floor FoyerThursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�

Candidate Tables Convention Center Second Floor FoyerThursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�

Silent Auction Convention Center Rooms 6 & 7 Second FloorThursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�

Ruritan Supply Convention Center Room 8 Second FloorThursday: 8:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�

First Time Convention Attendees Welcome ReceptionRooms 12 & 13 Convention Center Second Floor 3 to 4 p�m�


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Bylaws Committee MeetingRoom 11 Convention Center Second Floor 3:30 to 4:30 p�m� Open to Receive Delegates


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Ballroom A & B Convention Center First FloorSTART TIME: 6:00 p.m.

Presiding: 2018 National Convention Co-Chair 1998 National President Gary Taylor

WelcomeGary Taylor America 2017 Rocky Mt�-Durham District Governor Jeff NeeseAnnouncementsNational Secretary James MillsIntroduction of Past National PresidentsJames MillsInvocation2017 Cherokee District Governor Ryan OglePresentation of the National President2018 Convention Co-Chair Jimmy Bristow

The president’s escorts tonight are 2017 Rockingham Luncheon Club Secretary JoAnn Wenger, 2017 Peaks of Otter District Secretary Carol Tyler, 2017 Davy Crockett Foundation Chair Joe Jaynes, 2017 Corapeake Club Secretary Foster Parrish, 2017 Corapeake Club Director Debbie Parrish, 2017 Delmarva-New Jersey District Secretary Katharine Allen.

Welcome2017 National President Danny PrivottIntroduction of Local DignitaryGary Taylor Dignitary’s commentsMeal Memorial ServiceRyan OgleFlag Ceremony1978 National President Bobby WrennVespers ServiceSteve SiemensPledgeJeff Neese


PRESIDENT’S RECEPTIONConvention Center Foyer First FloorImmediately following the close of the

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7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Ruritan Finances/Risk Management Room 5 Convention Center Second FloorMike Chrisley Ruritan clubs and districts, as well as leaders at all levels, have legal responsibilities to the organization� Come by this workshop and learn about those legal issues as well as important insurance issues facing Ruritan today�

7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Bylaws Room 9 Convention Center Second Floor Bylaws Committee: David Thompson, Linward Hedgspeth, and Jonathan LafolletteBylaws overview and Q&A on proposed bylaws motions

7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Future CandidatesRoom 10 Convention Center Second FloorDon YearganOpen discussion with individuals who are considering running for a National Ruritan office. Class will cover pointers, suggestions, pitfalls and broad discussion of what is expected of a person running for a National office.


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AY7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�“Lost Charleston: The Story of How Charleston became America’s Best Preserved Historic City” Room 11 Convention Center Second FloorKatherine Pemberton This illustrated PowerPoint lecture will cover some of the history and development of the city and its architecture� Learn how, despite numerous man-made and natural disasters it retains its historic character today� The talk focuses on how the loss of some key buildings spurred city residents to take an active role in its preservation – something that continues today.

7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�ALS Association of North Carolina Room 12 Convention Center Second FloorChristine Duque and Kate SpanierLearn about ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s disease) and The ALS Association’s vision to create a world without ALS through global research, patient care and advocacy�

7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Funding Your Committee Service Projects Room 13 Convention Center Second FloorJoe SawyerWould you like to be able to provide more money to your community? Come join our roundtable discussion to hear about new and exciting fundraising ideas�


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AY7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Ruritan National Foundation Room 14 Convention Center Second FloorO.H. Bobbitt, III Why the Ruritan National Foundation? This session will be a Question/Answer format so bring your specific questions for the Foundation. While this will not be a policy discussion session, we will try to answer the provocative question: “What is the Ruritan National Foundation and what can it mean to my club and community?”

Ruritan Information Booth Convention Center Second Floor FoyerFriday: 8:30 a�m� to 5 p�m� Closed from 1 p�m� to 2 p�m�

Credentials and Registration Convention Center Second Floor FoyerFriday: 8:30 a�m� to 5 p�m� Closed from 1 p�m� to 2 p�m�Delegate Certification ends at 1:00 p.m�

Exhibits Convention Center Second Floor FoyerFriday: 8:30 a�m� to 5 p�m� Closed from 1 p�m� to 2 p�m� Candidate Tables Convention Center Second Floor Foyer8:30 a�m� to 1 p�m� All tables must be cleared off by 1 p�m�

Silent Auction Convention Center Rooms 6 & 7 Second Floor8:30 a�m� to 2:00 p�m� (Winning bids can be picked up between 3:30 and 7 p�m� All live auction items will be moved to Ballroom C before the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration�)


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Youth Room Convention Center Room 14 Second Floor9 a�m� to 5 p�m�

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Ballroom C Convention Center First FloorSTART TIME: 9:00 a.m.

PRESIDING: 2017 National President Danny Privott

Welcome2018 Convention Co-Chair Jimmy BristowAmericaVickie LerchInvocationPhillip Bradshaw Introduction of the National President (stand)Jimmy Bristow Adoption of Convention ProgramDanny Privott First Report of the Credentials CommitteeJerry Atkins, Chair Report of the Nominating CommitteeMillard Thacker, ChairShort Speeches by Candidates Ruritan National FoundationPat Davis Announcement of Rudy Bears/DonationsPublicity & Public Relations CommitteeBylaw ConcernsBylaws Committee & GD&MR CommitteePresentation of Rudy Youth of the Year Danny Privott & Youth Committee Chair Mike MorrisonPresentation of Ruri-Teen of the YearDanny Privott & Youth Committee Chair Mike Morrison Presentation of Ruritan of the YearDanny Pirovtt Presentation of the Military Flags1978 National President Bobby WrennVeterans SpeakerMajor General R� Steve Siegfried AnnouncementsNational Secretary James Mills Recess Danny Privott


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Ballroom A & B Convention Center First FloorSTART TIME: 12:00 p.m.

PRESIDING: Past National Director Anne Hillard

WelcomeAnne Hillard Presentation of the First LadyAnne Hillard The First Lady’s escorts today are: grandchildren: Lindsay Rash, Amanda Hurdle, Danielle Hurdle, Cassie Hurdle, JT Hurdle, and great-grandchildren - Alyssa Rash and James Rash, Jr. Recognition of Former First Spouses/Daughter2000 First Lady Janie LafolletteAmerica2017 Spartan District Secretary Amanda Parris Introduction of DRM’s, Ruritan, Ruri-Teen,and Rudy Youth of the YearAnne Hillard InvocationCorapeake Club Debbie Parrish MEAL Introduction of the Head TableAnne Hillard Introduction of First Lady Linda PrivottJeff PrivottFirst Lady Linda Privott’s Remarks Special Song2017 Rocky Mt�-Durham District Governor Jeff NeeseIntroduction of EntertainmentAnne HillardEntertainmentJane Herlong


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VotingRoom 4 Convention Center Second Floor2 to 5 p�m�Delegates properly credentialed at the Ruritan National Convention will have the option of voting from their hotel room or some other remote site� During the time for voting (Friday, January 19, from 2 p�m� through Saturday, January 20� 10:00 a�m�) a delegate might choose to vote from his or her hotel room on his or her own computer, tablet, or other device� Each delegate will have to enter a delegate code (assigned at certification) to allow for one voting session per delegate� This should considerably reduce the lines for voting and allow a delegate more freedom for other activities� Instructions for remote voting will be provided when you are certified. The Voting room (Room 4 Second Floor) will be open on Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. for those that wish to come and vote in person.


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7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Your Ruritan Club’s Future and Direction Room 5 Convention Center Second FloorGlen Broadwater, O.H. & Deborah Bobbitt & Carol Tyler Where will your Ruritan Club be in 5, 10, or 50 years? The answer lies in the past and in the future� During this breakout session participants will explore the Positive and “not-so-Positive” items about their club’s past� Then, collaboratively, participants will boldly think “out-side” the normal constraints of the past (That’s the way it’s always been done) and form a new direction for their club and Ruritan�

7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Club President/Vice President/DirectorsRoom 9 Convention Center Second FloorSarah Kelly Necessary skills needed to lead your club in the year to come. This training satisfies the required office training for annual awards.

7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�What Works WhenRoom 10 Convention Center Second Floor Jerome Rodes Learn the how, what, where, when, why and why not of being a zone governor�


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7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Club SecretaryRoom 12 Convention Center Second FloorJames Mills This workshop will teach you “what to do,” “when to do,” and “how to do” your new job as the club secretary� When you leave this workshop you will have the tools and confidence to be the “Best Club Secretary” your club could have. This training satisfies the required office training for annual awards�

7:30 a�m� to 8:30 a�m�Club Treasurer – Key to Club SuccessRoom 13 Convention Center Second Floor Frank Kinsey This workshop will explain your duties as Club Treasurer and how you are key to the success of your club� You will learn the responsibilities of the job and how you can be key to member retention and growth. This training satisfies the required office training for annual awards.


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Credentials and Registration Convention Center Second Floor FoyerSaturday: 8 a�m� to 10 a�m�

Ruritan Information Booth Convention Center Second Floor FoyerSaturday: 9 a�m� to 1 p�m�

Exhibits Convention Center Second Floor FoyerSaturday: 9 a�m� to 1 p�m�

Ruritan Supply Convention Center Room 8 Second FloorSaturday: 9 a�m� to 1 p�m�

Youth Room Convention Center Room 14 Second Floor9 a�m� to 1 p�m�


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PRESIDING: 2017 National President Danny Privott

Welcome2018 Convention Co-Chair Gary TaylorIntroduction of the National President (stand)Gary Taylor Second Report of the Credentials Committee Jerry Atkins, ChairIntroduction/Board Recognition of Members with over 50 years Recognition of Ruritan Forever ParticipantsRecognition of Golden Key RecipientsRecognition of Outgoing Board Committee Members Membership AwardsDistrict Growth AwardsCommunication AwardsOther AwardsRecognition of Gold Community Service Clubs Ruritan National FoundationFoundation President Pat Davis National Treasurers Report Dale BrickerNational Secretary’s Report James MillsExecutive Director’s Report Michael ChrisleyResolutions Committee JoAnn Wenger, ChairBylaws Committee Report David Thompson, Chair


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Workshop1 p�m� to 2:30 p�m�“AAA: The Formula For An Attractive Club” Ballroom C (Convention Center First Floor)Steve SiemensTo be relevant and amazing, a club needs to reinvent itself, make important changes, and journey down paths that are new, different, fun, and results oriented� This session will help you bring your A GAME to your club for becoming more attractive, active, and amazing� Each participant will leave with tools and skills to implement immediately�


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PRESIDING: Past National Director Sarah Kelly

WelcomeSarah Kelly Presentation of 2017 National President Danny Privott2018 Convention Co-Chair Jimmy Bristow InvocationO.H. Bobbitt, Foundation TrusteeDINNERPresentation of Head TableSarah KellyOutgoing President remarks2017 National President Danny Privott Installation of 2018 Officers2010 National President Jerome RodesRuritan National Foundation Remarks2018 Foundation President Jayson DuncanInstallation of 2018 National President2006 National President Joe PancioneAddress of 2018 National President2018 National President Guy Cox AnnouncementsNational Secretary James MillsPledge2014 Upper West Virginia Governor Debora Hedrick EntertainmentRocky Hock Opry


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Worship LeaderMichael Decker, Senior Pastor at 3 Strands and Lieutenant at Greeneville SC Sheriffs OfficeSong Leader Michael Decker Head Usher 1978 National President Robert Wrenn

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NATIONAL BOARD of DIRECTORSExecutive Committee2017 Ruritan PresidentDanny Privott – Hertford, NC

President ElectClinton Guy Cox – Kingwood, WV

National SecretaryJames M� Mills, Jr� - Kennesaw, GA

National TreasurerDale Bricker – Canfield, OH

2016 Ruritan PresidentCalvin Shelton – Greeneville, TN

Executive Director, Advisor Michael Chrisley – Dublin, VA

Third Year DirectorsLarry Cassell – Jefferson, MDLes Hopper – Rome, GANell Jeffries – Athens, WVMichael Morrison – Aylett, VA* Don Ramey – Harrison, TNGary Solomon – Glade Hill, VADavid Thompson – Dinwiddie, VA*Term March 2017-January 2018

Second Year Directors Glen Broadwater – Nicklesville, VASusan Greisz – Mt. Jackson, VALinward Hedgspeth – Rougemont, NCCarroll Lowe – Millers Creek, NCGary Olinger – Blountville, TNHoward Tanner – Fairfield, ILLee Tomlinson – Jackson, TN


First Year Directors George Brothers – Durham, NCSarah Kelly – Cross Junction, VA**Janet Kinsey – St. Clairsville, OHJonathan Lafollette – Jonesborough, TNBetty Moore – Rustburg, VA***Danny Phillips – Spartanburg, SCMarty Sewell – Richmond, KYStanley Turner – Windsor, VA** Term August 2017-January 2018***Deceased 6/12/2017

2017 FOUNDATION TRUSTEESPresident – Pat DavisVice President – Jayson Duncan Secretary – Corky Camin Treasurer – Brent Wheeler Promotion Chair – O.H. Bobbitt, III

2018 Convention Program Committee2007 National President Jimmy Bristow 1998 National President Gary TaylorDanny Privott – 2017 National PresidentNorman O’Dell – President’s AideMichael Chrisley – Executive Director

Registration and Credentials Past National Director Jerry Atkins – ChairPast Piedmont District Governor Debi Davis – Co ChairNational Director Carroll LoweSandra LoweNorvelline AtkinsNick RameyAnne HedgspethDonna TomlinsonVicky MillsLinda Broadwater


Flag Ceremony1978 National President Robert C Wrenn – Chair Harold RogersPast National Director Eugene Tasker

Presidential Appointments Carrying the North Carolina Flag: James Earl Taylor, Hall Club Treasurer Carrying the American Flag: Past National Director Lonnie Hines Carrying the Ruritan Flag: 2017 National President Elect Guy Cox Torch Bearer: 2017 Peaks of Otter District Secretary & Treasurer Carol Tyler

Sergeant-at-ArmsNational Director Mike Morrison – ChairNational Director Don Ramey- Co-ChairNational Director Glen Broadwater- Co-Chair2017 District Governors2018 District Governors

President’s Escorts Opening Ceremonies: 2017 Delmarva-New Jersey District Secretary Katharine Allen, 2017 Davy Crockett Foundation Chair Joe Jaynes, 2017 Corapeake Club Secretary Foster Parrish and 2017 Corapeake Club Director Debbie Parrish, 2017 Peaks of Otter District Secretary & Treasurer Carol Tyler, 2017 Rockingham Luncheon Club Secretary JoAnn WengerFriday Business Session: 2017 Delmarva-New Jersey District Secretary Katharine Allen, 2017 Davy Crockett Foundation Chair Joe Jaynes, 2017 Corapeake Club Secretary Foster Parrish and 2017 Corapeake Club Director Debbie Parrish, 2017 Peaks of Otter District Secretary & Treasurer Carol Tyler, 2017 Rockingham Luncheon Club Secretary JoAnn Wenger


Saturday Banquet :Jana Hurdle and Jeff Privott, Lindsay Rash, Amanda Hurdle, Danielle Hurdle, Cassie Hurdle, JT Hurdle, Alyssa Rash and James Rash, Jr�

Reception and Fellowship Columbia District Governor Albert Amick – Co-ChairSpartan District Governor Isaiah Wilson – Co-Chair

Nomination Committee2002 National President Millard Thacker – ChairPast National Director Anne Hillard Past National Director Frank Kinsey

Convention Workshop National Director Nell Jeffries – ChairNational Director Susan Greisz National Director Sarah Kelly

Resolutions2017 Rockingham Luncheon Club SecretaryJoAnn Wenger – Chair2017 Peaks of Otter District Publicity Chair Deborah BobbittPast National Director Kay Pearson

Bylaws National Director David Thompson– ChairNational Director Linward Hedgspeth National Director Jonathan Lafollette

Parliamentarian Donald Nance

Organist/Pianist 2018 Spartan District Treasurer Alton Free


Community Outreach Publicity and Public RelationsNational Director Larry Cassell – ChairNational Director Carroll Lowe National Director George Brothers

AwardsNational Director Les Hopper– ChairNational Director Howard TannerNational Director Danny Phillips

DISTRICT/AREA GOVERNORS

2017 District 2018Nan York Holland Phillip BradshawGloria Winston Chesapeake Cleve Wright Dennis Bagnell Rappahannock Pear UnderwoodBruce Butler Appomattox R. Wallace Hudson O H Bobbitt III Peaks Of Otter O H Bobbitt IIIJesse Choate Southwest Virginia Charles Bullock James Frazier Natural Bridge John MizeEdward Hicks Woodrow Wilson Elaine BarrMartha Moyers Rockingham Caroll KellerDennis Barthlow Potomac Steve Kidwell Timothy Spitler Albemarle Timothy Spitler Alvin Lewis Roanoke Alvin Lewis Jeff Neese Rocky Mt.-Durham Harold RogersTony P. Moore Greenville-Goldsboro Tony P. MooreNeil Guin Cape Fear Polly Bouldin Isiah Wilson Spartan Isiah Wilson Albert Amick Columbia Albert AmickKenneth Paugh Upper WVA Bryan Flanagan Larry Bowman Lower WVA Roy MullinsBryan Franklin Bluegrass Scott SharpTom Page Tennessean Terry Lee HarkleroadRyan Ogle Cherokee Marie MosleyCharles McEntire, Jr. Georgia N. Alabama Vicky Ann MillsLeon Collins Hermitage Linda Dodson Marc Wahler, Sr. Alabama-Florida Marc Wahler, Sr.


Mike Wright Ohio John BieryMike Smith Western NC Leslie Gentry George D. Knotts Delmarva-NJ Robert Newton Donna Sutphin Piedmont Don White Sr.Ray Martin, Jr. Dan River Barry SidesJames Barger Lincolnland James Barger Tereba Bott New River Juliann PoffCindy Kricko Davy Crockett Marion Bailey Lynn Fillers Smoky Mountain Curtis Thomas Raymond George Middle America Mark WarrenRobert F. Payne Rapidan Perry Marshman Rusty Clayton Tall Corn TBA None Listed Opportunity Land TBA

2017 Area 2018TBA Great Plains TBATBA Gulf Area TBATBA New York Area TBA

Past National Convention Locations

1932 Suffolk, VA1933 Suffolk, VA1934 Petersburg, VA1935 Petersburg, VA1936 Petersburg, VA1937 Richmond, VA1938 Richmond, VA1939 Richmond, VA1940 Richmond, VA1941 Richmond, VA1942 Richmond, VA1943 Richmond, VA1944 Richmond, VA1945 Richmond, VA1946 Elizabeth City, NC1947 Durham, NC1948 Roanoke, VA1949 Roanoke, VA

2017 District 2018

1950 Myrtle Beach, SC1951 Roanoke, VA1952 Asheville, NC1953 Richmond, VA1954 Washington, DC1955 Washington, DC1956 Atlanta, GA1957 Richmond, VA1958 New Orleans, LA1959 Washington, DC1960 Louisville, KY1961 Washington, DC1962 Miami, FL1963 Atlantic City, NJ1964 New Orleans, LA1965 Philadelphia, PA1966 Jekyll Island, GA1967 Cleveland, OH


1968 Virginia Beach, VA1969 Jekyll Island, GA1970 New Orleans, LA1971 Memphis, TN1972 New York, NY1973 Atlanta, GA1974 Tampa, FL1975 Chicago, IL1976 Philadelphia, PA1977 Mobile, AL1978 Washington, DC1979 Cincinnati, OH1980 St. Louis, MO1981 New Orleans, LA1982 Orlando, FL1983 Atlanta, GA1984 Nashville, TN1985 Washington, DC1986 Louisville, KY1987 Orlando, FL1988 Cincinnati, OH1989 Virginia Beach, VA1990 Nashville, TN1991 Louisville, KY1992 Kansas City, MO1993 Little Rock, AR

1994 Charlotte, NC1995 Mississippi Beach, MS1996 Louisville, KY1997 Greensboro, NC1998 Orlando, FL1999 Indianapolis, IN2000 Myrtle Beach, SC2001 Chattanooga, TN2002 Lexington, KY2003 Norfolk, VA2004 Winston-Salem, NC2005 Jacksonville, FL2006 Chattanooga, TN2007 Louisville, KY2008 Nashville, TN2009 Myrtle Beach, SC2010 Virginia Beach, VA2011 Knoxville, TN2012 Raleigh, NC2013 Covington, KY2014 Branson, MO2015 Greensboro, NC2016 Jacksonville, FL2017 Kingsport, TN2018 Charleston, SC

Past National PresidentsPresident Club/State1930 *Dr. J.M. Bland Boykins/VA1931 *Dr. J.M. Bland Boykins/VA1932 *J.R. Kirk Chuckatuck/VA1933 *Stanley Burt Surry/VA1934 *C.E. Holladay Wakefield/VA1935 *T.V. Downing Ivor/VA1936 *Grayson Holt McKenney/VA1937 *Paul Everett Holland/VA1938 *Marvin L. Gray Wakefield/VA


1939 *Marvin L. Gray Wakefield/VA1940 *W.P. McGuire Prince George/VA1941 *John H. Rolston West Rockingham/VA1942 *Charlie Unruh Westmoreland/VA1943 *John Henry Powell Chuckatuck/VA1944 *Howard Spangler West Rockingham/VA1945 *L.T. Hall Windsor/VA1946 *Swindell Lowery Pasquotank/NC1947 *Howard Zigler Plains/VA1948 *Charlie E. Myers Hanover/VA1949 *Garland Gray Waverly/VA1950 *Curtis Old Hickory/VA1951 *L.W. Alford Walterboro/SC1952 *Mills E. Godwin Chuckatuck/VA1953 *Hassel Evans Unicoi County/TN1954 *W. H. (Bill) Brake West Edgecombe/NC1955 *Frank W. Kellam Princess Anne/VA1956 *D.R. Hill Duncan/SC1957 *Elmo Johnson Mosheim/TN1958 *Rome Schwagel Keedysville/MD1959 *Fred K. Betts, III Keezletown/VA1960 *Fulton Stokes White Oak/NC1961 *Robert F. Smith Limestone/TN1962 *Floyd Lower Lisbon/OH1963 *Harold Singleton Madison Heights/VA1964 *Russell Burgess Augusta/WV1965 *Robert L. Amick Gamewell/NC1966 *Edwin H. Ragsdale Glendale/VA1967 Robert Bailey Baileyton/TN1968 *Charles Allen Bluegrass/WV1969 *Kelly L. Chapman, Jr. New Hope/VA1970 *Johnny R. Clark Oak Hill-Burke/NC1971 *Mayhew Whayland Beaver Run/MD1972 *Richard J. Klyne Berlin-Ellsworth/OH1973 Charles Bridwell Indian Springs/TN1974 *L.W. Bibb, III Brookville/VA1975 * U.L. (Buddy) Lee, Jr. McCullers/NC1976 *Earl Buchanan Allendale/IL1977 Jerry F. Ellis Pinson/TN


1978 Robert C. Wrenn Meherrin/VA1979 J. Thomas Benfield Point of Rocks/MD South Strand/SC1980 C. Edgar Cartner Sheffield-Calahaln/NC1981 *Robert Davis Cosby/TN1982 *James K. Rader Bonsack-Blue Ridge/VA1983 James Amick Lower Richland/SC1984 *Ervin Miles Southern Caswell/NC Cherry Grove/NC1985 *Thomas Rouse Pinson/TN1986 David H. Freshly Washington/OH1987 Bob Houck Lignum/VA1988 Willis Overby Lawsonville/NC1989 John Dempsey Armuchee/GA1990 Marion Chiles Farragut/TN1991 Richard Weakley Downing/VA1992 *Jerry Walker West View/SC1993 Wayne Bettis Camp Creek/TN1994 *Dick Schmidt Richlands/WV1995 Frank Guthrie Hickory/VA1996 Van Orden T. Lee South River/MD1997 Braxton Bell Downing/VA1998 Gary Taylor Pineview/SC1999 Rick Poff Belmont II/VA2000 Jim LaFollette McPheeters Bend/TN Church Hill/TN Cooper Creek /TN2001 Elizabeth “Betty” Chaney Silver Triangle/MD Sudlersville/MD2002 Millard Thacker Rougemont/NC2003 George Winslow Carrollton/VA Possum Hollow/VA2004 John Hancock Chesterfield/VA2005 Jim McKinney Harrison/TN Cherokee Too/TN2006 Joe Pancione Augusta/WV Bean Settlement/WV Kirby/WV Romney/WV


2007 Jimmy Bristow Pineview/SC2008 Wayne Outlaw West Mount/NC Dortches/NC Down East Luncheon/NC2009 Donald Worrell Holland/VA2010 Jerome Rodes Smoot/WV2011 Jayson Duncan Pine Hall/NC Community Angels Baldwin City/KS Wentworth/NC Germanton/NC2012 Phyllis Lewter City Point/VA Great Bridge/VA2013 *Dennis Clemmer Middlebrook/VA Wadlow Gap/VA2014 Elliott Hogge Abingdon/VA2015 Robert F. Burton, Jr. Chesterfield/VA Ivor/VA2016 Calvin Shelton Clear Springs/TN Hardin’s Chapel/TN2017 Danny Privott Inter-County/NC *Deceased

RURITANS OF THE YEAR FOR 2017If a district is missing, their Ruritan of the Year may have been awarded locally but none was submitted for national competition.

DISTRICT CLUB RECIPIENTRappahannock Stonewall District Joseph Hulver Natural Bridge Bonsack/Blue Ridge Kathy WebsterWoodrow Wilson Mint Spring Elaine BarrRockingham Mount Crawford Jason LandesPotomac Marlowe Deborah CarrollAlbemarle Hall Esther GreeneRoanoke Mid-County Joseph BarberRocky Mt/ Durham West Edgecombe Gene LancasterGreenville/Goldsboro Wheat Swamp Macon Wooten JrCape Fear Seventy-First James DarnellSpartan Augusta Road Rizba Neal CashColumbia Pineview Ross Snell


DISTRICT CLUB RECIPIENT Upper W.V. Augusta Paul LewisLower W.V. Maxwelton C. Michael WilliamsBluegrass Choateville Chester HillardTennessean Bloomingdale Tim Dunn Cherokee Ball Play Community John Bearlapp JrGeorgia N. Alabama Spring Place Tim HowardHermitage Pinson Becky EllisWestern NC Bethlehem Wanda B. StaffordDelmarva-NJ Rewastico Creek Katharine B. AllenPiedmont Cherry Grove Mitchell L. StraderDan River Aaron’s Creek Lewis Michael DavisLincolnland Geff Community Sherry JungwirthDavy Crockett Hardin’s Chapel Bob JonesSmoky Mountain East Roane Co Zachary McCallieMiddle America Bronson Philip YoungRapidan Jefferson David Rowe

RURI-TEENS OF THE YEAR DISTRICT CLUB RECIPIENTHolland Lakeland Bradley PeacockUpper WV Capon Valley Backwoods Katie ArmstrongPiedmont South Stokes Sarah Birkholz

RUDY YOUTH OF THE YEAR DISTRICT CLUB RECIPIENTRockingham Mount Crawford Madison KelleyRoanoke Mid-County Codi Jackson MintonRocky Mt/Durham McCullers Chad EggersGreenville/Goldsboro Maury Daniel Scott JarmanSpartan Cannons Campground Cameron GossettUpper WV Capon Valley Hayden Lee HartBluegrass Cropper Markus StephensCherokee Westside Aurora MulcahyDelmarva-NJ Hartly Kyle Clough VirdinDan River Oak Level Ciera Guilliams Davy Crockett Camp Creek Trevor Odell BelcherSmoky Mountain East Roane Joey HansenMiddle America Pottawatomie Kaitlyn Emert


Candidates

National President Elect Larry W. Cassell4217 Springview CourtJefferson, MD 21755Phone: (301) 834-8709Cell: (240) 344-2217Email:[email protected] CLUB: Joined Jefferson Ruritan Club, Jefferson MD in 1978; served as Secretary 1979-81; 1987-2001; 2006-present; served as Vice President 1982; President 1983; voted Ruritan Couple of the Year 1991; Ruritan of the Year 2001; served as Newsletter Editor and Publicity/PR Chair.DISTRICT: Served as District Secretary 2008-12; District Lt. Gov. 2013; District Governor 2014; Publicity/PR Committee Chair 2008-present; District Newsletter Editor 2008-15; Golf Tournament Co-chair2013-present; workshop leader at District Conventions.NATIONAL: National Director 2015-present; Publicity/Public Relations Committee 2015-present (current chair); Sgt at Arms Committee (National Conventions 2013/2014); Leadership Conference 2013-2017; Workshop Leader (Leadership Conference 2015/2016; National Conventions 2014/2017); Tom Downing Fellow; Ruritan Forever; National Director of the Year 2016; Attended first National Convention in 1983 and numerous others during subsequent years.EDUCATION: Middletown High School, Middletown, MD; Salisbury University (B.S. Elementary Education; Mr. SSC / Circle K); Shippensburg State University (Master’s Degree, Curriculum & Instruction); Johns Hopkins University / University of Maryland (60+ hours) continuing education.OCCUPATION: Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD (1969-2004: Elementary classroom teacher / Middle School VP & Principal / Elementary School Principal; County Administration and Supervision Personnel Association President (charter president); MD State Elementary School Principals’ Association


(County rep. / State Convention Chair. 1 yr.); Lifetime Maryland PTA member; Washington Post Educational Leadership Award 2003.OTHER: United Methodist affiliation; Civic groups – Circle K (college chapter president/lt. governor); Optimist Club (former member, club president and distinguished lt. gov.); VFW auxiliary member; volunteer fireman / certified EMT (former); Maryland Farm Bureau; enjoy traveling (39 countries / 47 states); enjoy golfing, the beach and being a pappap; Married to Nelda for 47 years; two daughters & sons in law – Laura & Randy, Emily & JT; four grandsons – AJ, Zak, Brooks and Bodie.

Biographies were printed as submitted by candidates



National TreasurerLarry Blount59 Red Bridge Road Gettysburg, PA 17325Phone: (717) 253-1583Email:[email protected]

CLUB: Member of Hunterstown (PA) Ruritan Club since June 2002. Served as Club President (2005-11; 2015-17), Vice President (2004), Secretary (2003) and on all committees.DISTRICT: Served as Potomac District Zone 4 Governor and District Lt. Governor (2006); District Governor (2007); Delmarva-NJ District Director (2008-09); and District Treasurer (2016-17).NATIONAL: National Director (2008-11; 2013-16); attended Leadership Conference; participated in National Convention Flag Ceremony (2007); served as Sergeant- at-Arms.EDUCATION: Attended Perdue University OCCUPATION: Associate Agent, Pabody Insurance Agency (Nationwide); manufacturing supervisor for 25+ years; farmer.OTHER: Member Memorial Baptist Church, Gettysburg; past 4-H member for 10 years; 4-H Junior Leader; married to Pam; two daughters and one son; four grandchildren.


National TreasurerDavid S. Thompson 18607 Stonewall DriveDinwiddie, VA 23841Phone: (804) 469-7401Office: (804) 541-2230Email:[email protected]

CLUB: Joined Dinwiddie (VA) Club in 2002; Fundraising Chair; Membership Committee; Nominations Committee; Audit Committee; Dinwiddie Steak Festival Chair (2004-Present); Board of Directors (2003-2005); Vice President 2 years (2005 & 2010) & President 2 years (2006 & 2011). Zone 1 Ruritan of the Year (2013). Joined La Crosse- Bracey (VA) Club in 2012; Secretary/Treasurer (2014-2016) and joined Red Oak (VA) Club in 2015.DISTRICT: Appomattox District Zone 1 Governor (2007- 2010); Zone 1 Lt. Governor (2011-2012); District Lt. Governor (2012); District Governor (2013-2014); Chair-Publicity/ Newsletter (2007-Present); 1st Place, District Newsletter Media Award (2013); District Convention Committee; Audit Committee; Spring Rally Committee and Leadership Conference (2012-2014).NATIONAL: National Director (2015-Present), assigned to Bylaws Committee; Tom Downing Fellow; District Governor Training (2013-2014); Sgt. at Arms - National Convention (2013-2014); Assigned Supply Room Sgt. at Arms (2013-Covington, Kentucky); 2015-2016 National Convention Resolutions Committee; Bylaws presentations and workshops performed at 2015 & 2016 Leadership Conferences and 2015 & 2016 National Conventions.EDUCATION: Dinwiddie High School (Advanced Diploma); Richard Bland College (A.S); Kansas State University (B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies) and Mountain Empire College (Geographic Information Systems, GIS Certification).OCCUPATION: Employed with the City of Hopewell (VA) as the Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager; Former Law Enforcement Officer (14 years) and Senior Planner and Zoning Administrator (7 years) with 25+ years’ experience in Local


Government.OTHER: Member of Crawford United Methodist Church, (Finance Committee & Audit Committee); Petersburg/ Dinwiddie Crime Solvers Board Member (2004-Present); Dinwiddie Volunteer Rescue Squad (1983-1990), Treasurer; Currently Certified Umpire for baseball and softball; Coached baseball, softball, soccer and basketball; Wife (Jody) and 2 children (Kelly and Scott).



National DirectorDennis Bagnell 1807 Cedar Hill RdClear Brook, VA 22624 Phone: (540) 535-6166Email:[email protected]

CLUB: Member, Stonewall District (VA) Ruritan Club (31 yrs. perfect attendance); Club President (1993, 2008);Vice President (1992, 2007); Treasurer (1991); Chair, Environment Committee, Business & Professions Committee; Director (multiple years); also served on Audit Committee; Club Ruritan of the Year 2012.DISTRICT: Lt. Governor 2013; District Governor 2014, 2017; District Secretary 2015; taught club vice president class.NATIONAL: Attended Leadership Conference 2012, 2014, 2017; served on Sergeant-at-Arms Committee2014, 2015, 2017; Flag Ceremony 2014, 2017; AttendedNational Convention 1994, 2014, 2015-2017; Tom Downing Fellow.EDUCATION: Attended Strasburg High School; Virginia Tech, B.S. Agriculture Education.OCCUPATION: School Teacher (5 yrs); AgChem Manager (6 yrs.); Pen-Tab Supervisor (7 yrs.); Rubber- maid Commercial Products Process Technician (15 yrs.) (retired).OTHER: Eagle Scout; 4-H leader; Virginia 4-H All- Star; Member, White Hall United Methodist Church (PR Committee, Choir member; Sunday School teacher); High School sports official; Married to Denise for 36 years; Sons Blake, Brandon (Jessica), daughter, Lauren.



National DirectorLarry Bowman265 James Stuart RoadLewisburg, WV 24901Phone: (304) 645-4709Cell: (304) 661-2403Email: [email protected]

CLUB: Member of Maxwelton (WV) Ruritan Club since 1995; served as Vice President (1998); President (1999); Secretary (2001-09); and Director (2012-present).DISTRICT: Lower West Virginia District, Zone Governor (2001); District Secretary (2015); District Lt. Governor (2016); and District Governor (2017).NATIONAL: Served as Sergeant-at-Arms and Flag CeremonyEDUCATION: Marsh Fork High School; Associates Degree, Electrical Engineering Technology, National Institute of Technology.OCCUPATION: Operational Excellence Engineer at ABB, Inc., Lewisburg, WV; Green Belt Six Sigma; Certified Quality Auditor – ISO 9001; Certified Health & Safety Auditor – OHSAS 18001; Master Trainer/Coach – 4Q Problem Solving Methodology.OTHER: Deacon at Grassroots Church (Southern Baptist); Awana Commander (Children’s Ministry); avid golfer, hunter, volunteer umpire, Elk member; Wife, Debbie, and daughter, Jennifer, are both Ruritan members (Debbie was 2014 National Ruritan of the Year).



National DirectorDonna Jean Bricker2978 Lynn RoadCanfield, OH 44406Phone: (330) 507-2046Email: [email protected]

CLUB: Ruritan member since 1994, currently member of Beaver Township (OH) Ruritan Club; served as Club Director, Membership Chair; Vice President and President.DISTRICT: Ohio District Zone 10 Governor (2014-16); District Lt. Governor (2011); District Governor (2012); District G&D Chair (2013).NATIONAL: National Youth Camp Chaperone and Youth Camp Volunteer Nurse; Delegate at 18 National Conventions; Flag Ceremony; Sergeant-at-Arms; Workshop presenter; Tom Downing Fellow; Ohio Ruritan of the Year 2001; DRM Ruritan National. EDUCATION: Youngstown State University; Kent State University; Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital; Western Reserve University; MSN, RN, CNS, APRN.OCCUPATION: Nursing Faculty, Indiana Wesleyan UniversityOTHER: Member Canfield United Methodist Church, Lay Speaker, Sunday School teacher; President UMW; participated in seven mission trips through USA, Russia, Ireland and Mexico; member of Rising Above the River (obtain & furnish homes for homeless veterans); member Canfield Rotarian; Mahoning County Library fundraising committee; Past International President of the Carnegians; happily married to Attorney Dale E. Bricker; 8 children (5 boys / 3 girls); 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.



National DirectorLynn Fillers346 Jimtown Road, Apt. B Newport, TN 37821Phone: (423) [email protected]

CLUB: Member, Parrotsville (TN) Ruritan Club; President (2 terms); Vice President (2 terms); Outstanding Club President Award; Club Ruritan of the Year (2005); Perfect Attendance (15 yrs.)DISTRICT: Zone Governor (5 terms); Youth Coordinator (3 terms); Lt. Governor 2006, 2016); District Governor (2007,2017)NATIONAL: Delegate to National Convention (8 yrs.); Governors Leadership Conference (2006, 2017); Flag Ceremony (2006, 2016); DRM (2016)EDUCATION: B.S. in Agricultural Science from Tennessee Tech UniversityOCCUPATION: Shipping Coordinator at Lisega, Inc. OTHER: Member, Salem Lutheran Church, currently serving on the church council; two children: Olivia and Ken.



National DirectorCassandra Flanagan8346 Delray RoadDelray, WV 26714Phone: (304) 496-7312Office: (540) [email protected] [email protected]

CLUB: Member of Rio-Delray 2005-2012; currently a member in Slanesville, Capon Valley and North River Ruritan clubs; leadership experience includes offices of President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director; awarded Outstanding Secretary Award 2015 and 2016.DISTRICT: Served as Youth Coordinator, Lt. Zone Governor and Zone Governor for Upper West Virginia District.NATIONAL: None at presentEDUCATION: Bachelors of Science in Biology from Bridgewater College; Master’s in Business Administration from WVU.OCCUPATION: Quality Assurance Supervisor for Thermo Fisher ScientificOTHER: Hampshire County FFA Alumni (Secretary); Hampshire County 4-H; Capon Bridge Founder’s Day Committee; Youth Soccer Assistant Coach; 3rd generation Ruritan member and children, Travis, Kate and Catelynn, are 4th generation; married to Bryan.



National Director Edward “Ed” HicksP.O. Box 485711 Front StreetLovingston, VA 22949Phone: (434) 263-5432Cell: (434) 531-5055Email: [email protected]

CLUB: Member of Lovingston (VA) Ruritan Club; Club Vice President 2003-04; Club President 2005-08; Club Treasurer 2009-11, 2013-17; E-Contact 2009-10.DISTRICT: Woodrow Wilson District Zone 3 Governor 2009, 2014-15; District Lt. Governor 2016; District Governor 2017.NATIONAL: Attended Leadership Conference; Served as Sergeant-at-Arms and participated in Flag Ceremony at National Convention.EDUCATION: Lakeland High School; Lee University, Northwestern University.OCCUPATION: University of Virginia Prosthetics & Orthotics Certified Orthotist; UVA Community of Service Award; US Dept. of Labor (Nat’l Occupational Information Network (ONET) Data Collection Program.OTHER: Church of God member; Sunday school teacher; choir member and soloist; serve on church and pastor’s council; Adventure Camp, Inc. board & staff member; married to Camille; seven children and 20 grandchildren.



National Director Donna Jo Poulton30 Aeronca RoadBelton, SC 29627Phone: (864) 617-5572Email: [email protected]

CLUB: Member, Augusta Road (SC) Ruritan Club; Past President; Past Treasurer; Past Board Member; Chair, Environmental Committee; served as member of all ARRC Committees; song leader and Program chair.DISTRICT: Past Governor, Lt. Governor; currently serving my las year on the District Cabinet; served on Nominating Committee (2 yrs.)NATIONAL: N/AEDUCATION: Oakwood Christian School (HS); Clemson University, B.A. Elementary Education; Liberty University, Business Administration Certificate.OCCUPATION: Procurement Specialist, Vulcan Materials Company; Employed 30 yrs., starting as a truck driver and working up to present position.OTHER: Member, Cedar Shoals Baptist Church; Director, Youth & Children (8 yrs.); Choir director (5 yrs.); Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, church council; Married to Danny (30 yrs.); two sons, Dale and JD; two grandsons, Justin and Hunter; daughter-in-law, Susan; two fur babies, Beau & Brutus.



National Director Timothy L. Spitler124 River Shore DriveHertford, NC 27944Phone: (252) 264-3763Cell: (252) 862-7253Email: [email protected]

CLUB: Member of Parksville Township (NC) Ruritan Club; served as club Secretary and club President.DISTRICT: Served as Lt. Zone Governor (Albemarle Dist. Zone 2) (2015); District Lt. Governor (2016) and District Governor (2017)NATIONAL: Attended the National Convention in Kingsport, TN (2017)EDUCATION: Oscar Smith High School; Tidewater Community CollegeOCCUPATION: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Ret.), Facilities Director; Civilian Meritorious Service Award.OTHER: Deacon at Whiteville Grove Baptist Church; married 32 yrs. to Angie; three children (Bobby, Jake & Joy); and five grandchildren.



National Director (2 yr. Term)Robin D. Davenport623 Blackwater RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23457Phone: (757) 374-7961Email: [email protected]

CLUB: Member of Creeds Ruritan Club since 1980; held offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer; served on all standing committees as member and chair; served on Scholarship committee.DISTRICT: Served in the Holland District as Zone 4 Lt. Governor; Zone Governor; Lt. Governor, District Governor and District Foundation Chair. Also served as Secretary, Vice President and 2017 President for the Association of Virginia Ruritans.NATIONAL: Ruritan National Foundation Trustee (5 yrs); 1999 Foundation President; Non-Board Member Publications Committee (2016-18); Non-Board Member Constitution and Bylaws Committee; participated in Flag Ceremony; served as Sergeant-at-Arms; attended over 25 Ruritan National Conventions as a Delegate; Tom Downing Fellow.EDUCATION: Kellam High School; Virginia Wesleyan University (Elementary Education K-7); Old Dominion University (Masters of Education with endorsement in School Administration).OCCUPATION: 42 years in Education (20 yrs as 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher; 22 yrs as School Administrator); Har-Bess Farms Permanent Scholarship Fund; Davenport Family Endowed Scholarship at Virginia Wesleyan University.OTHER: Member at Cava Christian Church; Past Board Member of International Alliance for Invitational Education (5 yrs.); Board Member of Sentara Community Advisory Board; Board Member of Pungo Strawberry Festival.



Foundation TrusteeGraham K. Bryant205 34th Street, Apt 715Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Home: (434) 470-2992Email:[email protected]

CLUB: Hyco Road Ruritan Club (member, 2005-10); Halifax County Middle School Ruri-Teen Club (assistant Ruri-Teen adviser, 2008-10); William & Mary Ruritan Club 2010-2013 (president, 2011-12, club adviser 2017-present); Creeds Ruritan Club (member, 2016-present; Ruri-Teen Club planting team member; growth & development committee and scholarship committee, 2017-present). DISTRICT: Dan River District Cabinet (“Highroad” annual district directory chair, 2007-10); Holland District Cabinet (member, 2017-present; District Growth, Retention, and Development Co-chair, 2017-present). Association of Virginia Ruritans (Secretary, 2017-present).NATIONAL: Attended 2009, 2010, and 2017 National Conventions (invited speaker at 2009 business session and at 2010 and 2017 Foundation meals; Credentials and Registration Committee in 2010). Ruritan Forever recipient in 2010. Attended 2008, 2009, and 2010 National Ruritan Youth Camp EDUCATION: Juris Doctor, William & Mary Law School; Bachelor of Arts in English and History, The College of William & Mary; Halifax County High School; Governor’s School of Southside Virginia. OCCUPATION: Attorney licensed in Virginia currently serving as law clerk to the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia; member of Order of the Coif, Blackstone Legal Fellowship, and I’Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court; author of published works in law reviews and bar association publications.OTHER: Member and audiovisual technician, Southside Baptist Church; actively involved as small group leader and audiovisual technician at William & Mary Baptist Collegiate Ministries during college; avid scuba diver; married to wife Mary.


The first proposed national bylaws changes calls for ARTICLE III, Membership/Members, Section 3. Classifications be amended by adding the following after item “G�”

H. Affiliate. 1. Ruritan Affiliate Members shall be comprised solely of members who have dropped from a local Club but want to remain affiliated with Ruritan. Affiliate members will not be associated with any Club or District. 2. The purpose of Affiliate Mem-bership is to allow members to maintain contact with Ruritan and continue to support this organization� Affiliate members can choose to change to a regular Club member at any time upon approval of a local Club�

Approval of this bylaws amendment will require Article III, Section 4, Dues and Fees be amended to add item H. Affiliate Member Dues. Affiliate member annual national dues shall be equal to those deter-mined by the BOD for Active Adult members.

REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT: This bylaws amendment will, in essence, create a new class of Ruritan membership� The idea is to capture Ruritan members who have dropped from existing clubs by inviting them to remain as an affiliate member in order to maintain them in the Ruritan family� Example - Net loss of 848 members in 2016 cost $37,312.

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Bylaws Issues Appearing on Ballot

**It is noted that the recommended changes require a 2/3 approval of the voting delegates.**


The second national bylaws amendment proposes that Article V, Officers, be amended by striking text and replacing text as outlined below:

Section 1. Elected Officers. Be amended by striking, “The elected officers of Ruritan National shall be a president, a president-elect, a secretary, a treasurer, and twenty-one national directors�” Article V, Officers, Section 3. Term of Office. A. President� “Shall be elected annually in a manner prescribed in these bylaws and hold office for one (1) year or until a successor is elected and installed�”

Article V, Section 3. Term of Office. A. President. Strike all and replace with, “The President–Elect after completing their term, shall be installed as President for a term of one (1) year unless otherwise pre-scribed in these bylaws�”

Article V, Officers, Section 4. Vacancy in Office. Be amended by adding, “In the event of a vacancy of the office of President-Elect, a special election for Presi-dent will be held at the next National Convention�“

REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT: Housekeeping measures for Sections 1 & 3 and to address the issue of how to fill the untimely vacancy of the President-Elect. Since we do not elect a President but install the Pres-ident-Elect into the office of President, we would need a special election for the President at the next National Convention�

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And the final national bylaws amendment references Article V, Section 3E - National Directors which cur-rently reads, “Twenty-one directors will be elected for a three (3) year term� Seven (7) will be elected for a full term each year with no more than two (2) elected for full terms from the same state in any one year� No director who has completed a full three (3) year term will be eligible for re-election until a lapse of one (1) year�” Strike the last sentence from Article V, Section 3E� National Directors� “No director who has com-pleted a full three (3) year term will be eligible for re-election until a lapse of one (1) year�”

REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT: To bring consis-tency to the Bylaws regarding the eligibility for re-election of our National Treasurer, National Secretary, and National Directors�

According to the Ruritan National Bylaws these three amendments can be considered by delegates pro-viding they were approved by the National Board of Directors and are published in the Ruritan National Magazine at least 30 days before the opening of the next scheduled Ruritan National Convention. Bylaws amendments voted on by delegates must pass by two-thirds of the delegates present and voting�


Number of Votes Received National President ElectLarry W. Cassell ________Floor Nomination: ________Floor Nomination: ________Write In: ________

National TreasurerLarry Blount ________David Thompson ________Floor Nomination: ________Floor Nomination: ________Write In: ________

National DirectorDennis Bagnell ________Larry Bowman ________Donna Bricker ________Lynn Fillers ________Cassandra Flanagan ________Edward “Ed” Hicks ________Donna Jo Poulton ________Timothy Spitler ________Floor Nomination: ________ Floor Nomination: ________Write In: ________

Foundation TrusteeGraham Bryant Floor Nomination: ________ Floor Nomination: ________Write In: ________ BylawsAmendment #1 ________ Amendment #2 ________Amendment #3 ________


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Convention EntertainmentSteve Siemens will be joining us at the 2018

National Convention as a guest speaker. Steve will be speaking during the Vespers Service on Thursday evening and will be holding a workshop during the convention. You will appreciate his interactive, humorous, and motivational style of speaking. He has been referred to as one of the best motivators in the world today.

If you are attending the Friday Lunch honoring First Lady Linda, then you are in for a treat! Jane Herlong will be our entertainment. Jane has been with us before and is excited to join us again. She inspires lives with truth and humor. There are a lot of performers who make people laugh and there are a lot of speakers who give audiences solid principles for living - Jane does both. Combining humor, truth, and her award-winning singing, Jane adds pizzazz to her presentations with life skills helping audiences handle stress and negative people and

helping them to be more productive.Major General R. Steve Siegfried, U.S.

Army Retired, will be speaking at the Veterans Service. The Veterans Service will be on Friday, January 19th, following the morning business session.He proudly wears two Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star,

The Soldiers medal for Heroism, the Legion of Merit, three Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts, as well as twenty-seven other personal awards for bravery, achievement and service.

Saturday’s Installation Banquet in Charleston will close with entertainment by the Rocky Hock Opry. The group was founded in 2003 to raise funds for the cancer research and support through the Rocky Hock (NC) Ruritan Relay for Life Team. The Rocky Hock Opry is a multi-talented group of musicians who pride themselves with presenting clean family shows consisting of a variety of music including country, gospel, and pop along with great comedy skits from the popular Flat Billy Bob.

Documents

2018 National Convention January 18-21, 2018 Charleston, …ruritan.org.temp.realssl.com/library/480.pdf · 4 2018 Commemorative Program National President’s Message Welcome to