RuRitanruritan.org.temp.realssl.com/library/427.pdf · – A 4-color brochure useful to explain Ruritan to prospective members of all ages. ORGaniZinG a new CluB. New Club Brochure

RuRitannewsletteRMaRCH 2017

insiDe:This issue of the Ruritan newsletter has been expanded to include more Ruritan programs and contact information. As a Ruritan leader, you will want to keep this close at hand throughout 2017. Some of the items inside are:

Growth Tools................................................................2Foundation President’s Message................................3National Executive Committee....................................4National Board.........................................................5-6Assigned District Representatives ..............................6Foundation Trustees....................................................7National Staff Directory................................................82017 Non -Board Committee Members..........................9Dues Rebate Request Form ......................................92017 District Governors........................................10-112017 Lt. Governors..............................................12-13Leadership Development Coordinators....................14District Growth & Development Chairs.....................15District Foundation Promotional Chairs....................16BIB Information.........................................................17Shumsky Ad..............................................................18Invitation to Membership.......................................19-20Associate Membership Application............................21Ruritan Forever Application.......................................22Paver Order Form................................................23-24Club Anniversaries...............................................25-26Club Liability Insurance Information.....................29-30Harassment Policy.....................................................31College Partners....... .................................................31Child Abuse and Protection Policy....... ......................32Loss Prevention Worksheets....... ..........................33-37IRS 990 Information....... .............................................38Publications Deadlines..............................................38

“whatever it takes”Dear Ruritan Family, The year 2016 is behind us, the 2017 Ruritan National Convention in Kingsport, TN, is history and if you attended I hope you had an enjoyable experience. Thank you for supporting your leaders who planned and for everyone that participated. During the training session with area/district governors each of them committed to you and accepted a challenge to do “whatever it takes” to charter new clubs and recruit new members. Each of them was given a yard sign to place in an area of their district/

community to identify that it has the attributes to support a Ruritan club. They were welcomed by me, Executive Director Michael Chrisley, 2017 Convention Chair Wayne Bettis, 2017 Foundation President Pat Davis, and members of each National Board Committee. This gave them a brief insight of the various responsibilities and of being a part of our National Organization.

A few things I would like to emphasize for the coming year are: (1) each club recognize veterans in their community by scheduling at least one meeting / event to honor them, (2) promote and become a Ruritan Forever to protect and preserve Ruritan as a legacy for future generations, (3) ALS Awareness is First Lady Linda’s project for 2017, please schedule at least one club meeting / event to identify the need to support research to cure this disease. Information how clubs and members can support this effort will be published in Ruritan magazine and (4) support your Foundation Trustees and the goals set by them to improve and enrich the Foundation for future generations. As Ruritan leaders, we must be dedicated, committed, and willing to meet the challenges of our goal of chartering new clubs and recruiting new members. If Ruritan is to continue as an active force in our communities, our Ruritan members must be active and innovative leaders. together, all of us must have the desire. We must set the standard and we must set the pace. Every single Ruritan member is important to the success of our organization. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise. Ruritan was founded on the principle of using good common sense. In 1928 town people and rural folks did not understand each other. The two co-founders of our organization thought the best way to make them understand one another was to bring them together for one common purpose. This common purpose was performing community service through

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Growth Tools Are Available from National OfficeOrganizing a new Ruritan club or recruiting a

member into your own club can be fun and exciting …to make your efforts successful and productive take advantage of the various membership tools available to you at the Ruritan National Office.MEMBER RECRuITING

Existing Club Brochure – A MS Word file that you can customize for your own club, right down to photos of your club’s activities. Download this from the Ruritan website.

Existing Club Newsletter – A convenient MS Word file that can be adapted for your club to use in keeping all club members current on club business, activities, and upcoming meetings. Download this from the website.

Placemat – A unique MS Word file to help you provide a printed agenda at each place setting for every club meeting – inform, educate, and recruit at your club meetings. Download this from the Ruritan website.

Community People Meeting Community Needs – A 4-color brochure useful to explain Ruritan to prospective members of all ages.

ORGaniZinG a new CluB New Club Brochure – A MS Word file that can be

customized for the community where you are working to form a new Ruritan club.

New Club Newsletter – A MS Word file that is a great tool to inform and educate prospective members where you are working to form a new Ruritan club. Download this from the Ruritan website.

OtHeR iteMsPublic Service Announcements – For radio and

cable television in 30 and 60-second formats; also, a 12-minute “This is Ruritan” video for recruiting and public relations opportunities. Vinyl Banners and Table Cards; Invitation Postcards (for prospective members); Value of Ruritan (highlights member benefits); “Ruritan Is …” (pocket-sized with details of what it is to be a Ruritan); Church Bulletins and Inserts (plan to use during Ruritan week in May); Invitation to Ruritan (membership application); Associate Member Brochure (includes Associate Membership application); PowerPoint presentations on various membership topics .

national ConventionEmbassy Suites Charleston Airport Hotel

and Convention Center5055 International Blvd.

North Charleston, SC 29418January 18-21, 2018

Convention begins on Thursday, January 18. To make your room reservations at the Charleston Embassy

Suites - visit the Ruritan National website for the link. If you would rather talk to a booking agent about your room, please call the hotel directly at (843) 747-1882.

Rates before taxes begin at $139 for single and double occupancy. For the Ruritan rate use the code: RNI

If your district, club, or candidate is interested in booking a hospitality room in Charleston, contact Craig Whitt at 877-787-8727 #312 or [email protected] and he will send you the proper form. Please note, these Hospitality Rooms are connected with sleeping rooms.

Reserve Your Hospitality Room through national

Office

Visit The Ruritan National Office Traveling northbound on Interstate 81, take exit 98 (Dublin), turn left onto Rt. 100 (from southbound

Interstate 81 turn right onto Rt. 100). At the second stoplight, turn right onto Rt. 682, cross over Interstate 81 and turn left onto Rt. 662. Tours can be arranged by calling the National Office, toll free at 877-787-8727. For GPS guidance program in: 5451 Lyons Rd., Dublin, VA 24084


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2017 Board of trustees President: Pat DavisVice President: Jayson DuncanSecretary: Corky Camintreasurer: Brent WheelerPromotion Chair: O.H. Bobbitt III

Ruritan national Foundation

In a Declared Disaster: How to

Activate OWCDistrict/Area Governors should call the

Ruritan National Office toll free at (877) 787-8727 ext. 302 for program details if their district is struck by a state or feder-ally declared disaster. A disaster situation report will be sent to the caller immediately.

The Ruritan National Foundation will re-view the needs listed on the report as soon as possible.

Congratulations for reaching for the stars and accomplishing the 47 Friends Endowment Funds and attaining the next milestone for your fund(s)! The Foundation Trustees would like to thank the clubs, members, and groups

who have contributed to the Foundation and supported our events during the past year.

As we near our 50th Anniversary, we would love to have ALL clubs take part in using the Ruritan National Foundation as a tool for scholarship building. Initially, you will work toward making your fund permanent with a $1000 balance, followed by the milestone of it becoming a 21st Century Legacy Fund with a balance of $2000, then working toward making your fund a Cornerstone Fund with a balance of $5000. When your fund reaches $10,000+, it will be considered a Friends Endowment Fund. At this point, you have the option to make a contract with the Ruritan National Foundation and start receiving a scholarship.

The Birthday Club program is a simple way to participate and will accomplish two things: 1) your club will receive recognition (a certificate for a $2 per member donation and a plaque for a $10 per member donation); and 2) growing your fund toward reaching the next milestone. The Build Your Dollars Educational Grant program is one of the major grant programs of the Foundation. This program allows Ruritan clubs to deposit $300 to the Foundation and get an equal share of the net income of the Foundation the next year.

Honoring your membership through the Foundation’s Million Dollar Club is available for a donation of $36.50 per year for five years. A lovely lapel pin is a symbol of your member’s dedication to the youth of your community and your club’s appreciation to your member. This donation can be designated to the Foundation Fund of your choice. The Foundation also offers the Tom Downing Award, which is available for $500. There is no better way to honor your member or friend of your club with this award. Interest accrued through Tom Downing Awards benefits the Build Your Dollar and regular grant programs.

We are very excited as we make plans for the Foundation’s Fellowship Weekend to be

held September 8-10, 2017, in Galax, Virginia. Highlights for the event include a golf tournament at my golf course with all proceeds to benefit the Foundation, a trip to Mt. Airy, NC (home of Andy Griffith) for a tour and to meet “Thelma Lou,” a bus tour of Grayson County, a silent and live auction to benefit the Foundation, and a walk for ALS and Parkinson’s disease. I hope you will plan to come celebrate with us as we have a fun-filled weekend planned!

In October 2016, the decision was made to phase out the regular Grant Program. By doing this, we will be able to increase the return amount for your investment to the Build Your Dollar program. We will only be awarding 10 grants in 2017, and the last five in 2018.

We look forward to working with you and your clubs to reach the next milestone for your funds. Please don’t hesitate to call one of your trustees with any questions you might have.

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national Board and trustees The National Board of Directors consists of the National Officers, the immediate Past National President, 21 National Directors, and the Executive Director (serving as Advisor). The duty of the Board is to formulate policies essential to the welfare of the organization and make recommendations to the organization at national meetings. The Executive Committee (Excom) consists of the National President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past National President, and the Executive Director. Excom duties include: acting on situations requiring attention between Board meetings, making recommendations to the Board as necessary, cooperating with the Executive Director in implementing policy and Board plans, and other business not assignable to other committees.

Executive Committee (Excom) 2017 standing CommitteesBudget and FinanceCalvin Shelton, ChairClinton Guy Cox, President-ElectDale Bricker, TreasurerNorman O’Dell, NB 2016-2018Dennis Miller, NB 2017-2019 Michael Chrisley, Advisor

AdvancementLes Hopper, Chair Howard TannerDanny PhillipsMichael Chrisley, Advisor

BylawsDavid Thompson, ChairLinward HedgspethJonathan LafolletteMichael Chrisley, Advisor

PublicationsDon Ramey, ChairLee Tomlinson Marty SewellRobin Davenport, NB 2016-2018Carol Tyler, NB 2017-2019Michael Chrisley, Advisor

YouthGary Olinger, ChairJanet KinseyMichael Chrisley, Advisor

Growth & Development & Member Retention Gary Solomon, ChairGlen BroadwaterStan Turner Michael Chrisley, Advisor

Leadership DevelopmentNell Jeffries, ChairSusan Greisz Betty Moore Michael Chrisley, Advisor

Publicity and Public RelationsLarry Cassell, ChairCarroll LoweGeorge Brothers Michael Chrisley, Advisor

2017 Convention CommitteeCo-Chair 2007 National President Jimmy BristowCo-Chair 1998 National President Gary Taylor2017 National President Danny Privott President’s Aide Norman O’Dell Michael Chrisley, Advisor

Song LeaderStan Turner

Sergeant of ArmsGlen Broadwater, ChairDon Ramey, Co-Chair

ChaplinSusan Greisz

2017 National President Danny Privott 677 Ocean Hwy N Hertford, NC 27944 Home: 252-426-7009 Cell: 252-339-3394 Spouse: Linda [email protected]

2017 National President Elect Clinton Guy Cox 106 Western Dr.Kingwood, WV 26537 Home: 304-329-2290 Cell: 681-668-7415Spouse: Linda [email protected]

2015 – 2017 National Treasurer Dale Bricker 2978 Lynn Rd Canfield, OH 44406 Cell: 330-507-1472.Work: 330-729-2780 Spouse: Donna [email protected]

2016 - 2018 National Secretary James M Mills Jr 1270 Chastain Road, NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 UPS: 55 Hickory Trail, Dallas, GA 30132 Cell: 404-431-2830 Work: 770-420-5868 Spouse: [email protected]

Executive DirectorMichael ChrisleyP.O. Box 487Dublin, VA 24084540-674-5431 ext. 305Cell: [email protected]

2016 National President Calvin Shelton 164 Magnolia Dr. Greeneville, TN 37743 Home: 423-525-5111 Cell: 423-948-9275 Spouse: Patsy [email protected]


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Third Year Directors Second Year Directors

Larry W. Cassell 4217 Springview Ct Jefferson, MD 21755 Home: 301-834-8709 Cell: 240-344-2217 Spouse: Nelda [email protected]

Les Hopper 5 Dixie Park Rd NE Rome, GA 30165 Home: 706-295-5446 Cell: 706-266-7343 [email protected]

Nell Jeffries 3814 Hinton Rd Athens, WV 24712 Home: 304-384-7392 Spouse: Phil [email protected]

Don Ramey 7536 Woodland Bay Drive Harrison, TN 37341 Home: 423-344-7575 Cell: 423-364-3634 Spouse: Nicki [email protected]

Gary Solomon 2750 Webster Rd Glade Hill, VA 24092 Home: 540-483-2438 Cell: 540-420-2821 Spouse: Brenda [email protected]

David Thompson 18607 Stonewall Dr. Dinwiddie, VA 23841 Home: 804-469-7401 Cell: 804-704-4026 [email protected]

Glen Broadwater 10336 Nickelsville Hwy Nickelsville, VA 24271 Home: 276-479-2648 Cell: 423-306-0779Spouse: Linda [email protected]

Susan H Greisz 464 Fleming Park Rd Mt Jackson, VA 22842 Home: 540-477-4488 Cell: 540-335-8085 Spouse: Leonard [email protected]

Linward Hedgspeth 2714 Red Valley Dr. Rougemont, NC 27572 Home: 919-477-5410 Cell: 919-724-7633 Spouse: Anne [email protected]

Carroll Lowe PO Box 1327 Wilkesboro, NC 28697-1327 UPS: 183 Harmony LN, Millers Creek, NC 28651 Home: 336-667-3591 Spouse: Sandra [email protected]

Gary Lee Olinger 230 Deck Lane Blountville, TN 37617 Home: 423-323-4919 Cell: 423-335-8946 Spouse: Kathy [email protected]

Howard Tanner 1069 Co Rd 1850 E Fairfield, IL 62837 Home: 618-842-3386 Cell: 618-516-3386 Spouse: Beverly howard&[email protected]

Lee Tomlinson 1942 Hwy 70 E Jackson, TN 38305 Home: 731-343-3489 Spouse: Donna [email protected]


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First Year Directors 2017 Assigned District Representatives

Holland Linward Hedgspeth Chesapeake Stan TurnerRappahannock Mike MorrisonAppomattox Susan GreiszPeaks Of Otter David ThompsonSouthwest VA Calvin SheltonNatural Bridge Betty MooreWoodrow Wilson Betty MooreRockingham Larry CassellPotomac Larry CassellAlbemarle Stan TurnerRoanoke George BrothersRocky Mt./Durham Carroll LoweGreenville/Goldsboro George BrothersCape Fear Linward HedgspethSpartan Danny PhillipsColumbia Danny Phillipsupper WV Dale BrickerLower WV Nell JeffriesBluegrass Marty SewellTennessean Gary OlingerCherokee Les HopperGeorgia-N/Ala James MillsHermitage Lee Tomlinson Alabama/Florida Les HopperOhio Janet KinseyWestern NC Jonathan LafolletteDelmarva/NJ Michael MorrisonPiedmont Carroll LoweDan River Gary SolomonLincolnland Howard TannerNew River Glen BroadwaterDavy Crockett Glen BroadwaterSmoky Mountain Don RameyMiddle America Lee TomlinsonRapidan Susan GreiszTall Corn Howard TannerOpportunity Land Don RameyGreat Plains Area TBDGulf Area TBDNew York Area Dale Bricker

George Brothers 6 Lakemont Cir Durham, NC 27703 Home: 919-596-7860 Cell: 919-818-2686Spouse: Tina [email protected]

Janet M Kinsey 174 S Sugar St St Clairsville, OH 43950 Home: 740-695-5140 Cell: 740-312-3568 Spouse: Frank [email protected]

Jonathan Lafollette 420 Heritage Lane Jonesborough, TN 37659 Home: 423-367-4136 Cell: 423-367-4136 Spouse: Evie [email protected]

Betty R. Moore 536 New Chapel Rd Rustburg, VA 24588 Home: 434-332-2810 Cell: 434-944-1187 [email protected]

Danny Phillips 550 Old Converse Rd Spartanburg, SC 29307 Home: 864-579-2586 Cell: 864-680-2325Work: 864-583-7215 Spouse: Marcia [email protected]

Marty Sewell 2845 Doylesville Rd Richmond, KY 40475 Home: 859-623-9369 Cell: 859-582-4639 [email protected]

Stanley Ray Turner 17314 Jolly Circle Windsor, VA 23487 Home: 757-357-4873 [email protected]


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Ruritan national Foundation trusteesThe Ruritan National Foundation is governed by the Trustees. The purpose of the Foundation is to manage and maintain a trust for the encouragement, promotion and financing of the charitable, educational and benevolent principles and activities of Ruritan Clubs and Ruritan National. Gifts to the Foundation, an IRS 501c3 organization, are fully tax-deductible.

2017 Foundation President Patricia W Davis 589 Teetime Dr Galax, VA 24333 Home: 276-238-4653 Cell: 276-238-4653 [email protected]

2017 FoundationVice President Jayson Duncan 3196 US 311 Hwy N Pine Hall, NC 27042 Home: 336-427-0689 Cell: 336-409-8501 Spouse: Gail [email protected]

2017 Foundation Secretary Corky Camin 146 N Robinson Dr Macon, NC 27551 Home: 919-341-8048 Spouse: Judy [email protected]

2017 Foundation Treasurer Brent T. Wheeler 1573 Co Rd 326 Flat Rock, AL 35966 Home: 256-632-3636 Cell: 256-657-6933 Spouse: Bill [email protected]

2017 Foundation Promotion Chair O. H. Bobbitt, III 3744 Brookneal Hwy Gladys, VA 24554 Cell: 434-944-3505 Spouse: [email protected]

Holland OH Bobbitt Chesapeake OH Bobbitt Rappahannock OH Bobbitt Appomattox OH Bobbitt Peaks Of Otter Jayson Duncan Southwest VA Pat Davis Natural Bridge OH Bobbitt Woodrow Wilson OH Bobbitt Rockingham OH Bobbitt Potomac Jayson Duncan Albemarle Corky Camin Roanoke Corky Camin Rocky Mt. Corky Camin Greenville Corky Camin Cape Fear Corky Camin Spartan Jayson Duncan Columbia Jayson Duncan upper WV Pat Davis Lower WV Pat Davis

Bluegrass Corky Camin Tennessean Pat Davis Cherokee Pat Davis Georgia-N/Ala Brent Wheeler Hermitage Brent Wheeler Alabama/Florida Brent Wheeler Ohio Pat Davis Western NC Corky Camin Delmarva/NJ OH Bobbitt Piedmont Corky Camin Dan River Jayson Duncan Lincolnland Brent Wheeler New River Jayson Duncan Davy Crockett Pat Davis Smoky Mountain Pat Davis Middle America Brent Wheeler Rapidan OH Bobbitt Tall Corn Brent Wheeler

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Michael ChrisleyExecutive DirectorVoice Mail #[email protected]

Mike is the chief operating officer of Ruritan National and Ruritan National Foundation. Serves as advising member of all national standing committees and has management and program

implementation responsibilities that include strategic planning, financial management, budgeting and investments, membership services, membership growth and training, and convention planning. Overall responsibility for employee supervision, office management, corporate legal actions, and facilities maintenance and operations. Represents Ruritan in relationships with partnership organizations, government entities, and media. Editor of the RuRITAN magazine, Ruritan newsletter and other Ruritan publications.

Ruritan National Office Staff and Departments

Diane lawsonadministrative assistantVoice Mail #301 [email protected] Diane is the "voice of Ruritan". She routes tele-phone calls to appropriate departments and answers telephone and email requests for information. She processes daily mail, and keeps records of incom-

ing payments and donations. She maintains the central filing system, candidate lists, invitations to the President, and assists in other depart-ments as needed.

Kory wirt Accounting DepartmentVoice Mail #[email protected] Kory is in charge of club and district billing, ac-counts payable and receivable, monthly financial statements, Federal and State tax reports, year-end financial statements. Performs financial activities,

including: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, and expense vouchers. Kory assists Bonnie in Foundation.

Crystal andrews Publications Voice Mail #304 [email protected] Crystal is responsible for the production of the RuRITAN magazine, club and district officer handbooks, community service guides, brochures, and all other publications. She

works with graphic design, typesetting, layout, and production. Takes a lead staff role working with registration and credentials at the national convention each year as well as the computer-ized ballot and voting procedures. She helps coordinate all national board meetings and Summer Leadership Conference. She is responsible for planning, assembling, and distributing club kit material.

Chris Pugh Member Services CoordinatorVoice Mail #303 [email protected]

All questions and concerns should be handled through Chris who is responsible for answering member and leader questions that come in from the Ruritan website or by

phone. Please feel free to email her at [email protected]. Chris coordinates the Summer Leadership Conference and all national board meetings. Creates databases for internal staff use for a variety of purposes. She also maintains the Ruritan National website. She takes the lead on many board committee priorities and projects.

Craig whitt Convention PlannerVoice Mail #312 [email protected] Responsible for advance planning for the annual National Convention and on-site execution. Craig works with localities interested in bidding to host future Ruritan Conventions.

Bonnie westpfahlFoundation Department Voice Mail #302 [email protected]

Bonnie maintains records of Foundation donations and funds. She handles requests for Foundation Build Your Dollar Grant applica-tions and works with the trustees on projects including the annual Fellowship Weekend, and convention auctions.

amanda Ramirezsupply DepartmentMembershipVoice Mail #306 [email protected]

Prepare awards and plaques for clubs and districts. Mailing and shipping all outgoing mail and packages. Prepares new club

charter kits and new member kits. She enters new club informa-tion into the MMS, all membership records and changes (ad-dress, telephone, etc) that are not entered directly into the MMS by members. She maintains Ruritan National mailing lists and keeps Ruritan statistical data. She is also responsible for most of the data entry in accounts receivable and accomplishes other book-keeping tasks as well. She is responsible for Blue Ribbon, Outstanding Club President, and Outstanding Club Secretary research. Amanda organizes the Youth Camp.


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2017 non Board Committee Members

Dues Rebate RequestOur club qualifies for the dues rebate because we increased our membership by 20% by December and maintained that increase through March. Please send us $4 per member for ________ members based on the statistics below for a total of $ _____.

Applies to adult Ruritan clubs.

Club: __________________ Club Number: _____District: ________________________Please complete the statistics below according to your records. Ruritan National will verify the numbers in the national database.

Total of members at the BEGINNING of January ______Grand total of members December 31 _____Grand total of members through the first quarter of the next year ______

% Gain between January and December ______ (and maintained through first quarter)

Club Secretary’s Signature________________ Date_______

NOTES: (to be used by National Office Staff) ________________________________________________________________________

Even though our club qualifies for the Dues Rebate, we choose to let the money remain with Ruritan National. (check here if this is your preference.)

Fill in this rebate form and mail to: Membership Department, Ruritan National, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA

24084

Jimmy Bristow, 2018 Convention Co Chair [email protected]

Gary Taylor, 2018 Convention Co Chair [email protected]

Robin Davenport, Publications Committee [email protected]

Carol Tyler, Publications Committee [email protected]

Dennis Miller, Budget and Finance [email protected]

Norman O’Dell, Budget and Finance [email protected]


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2017 Ruritan District/Area GovernorsDistrict governors and area governors are the chief elected officers in each of the Ruritan districts or areas. These officers serve as the coordinator of all activities within the district or area. These officers assume their official duties as of January 1 and have the responsibility to serve and retain existing clubs as well as to expand Ruritan by organizing new clubs. The directory information provided here was as of February 1, based in the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

1 Holland Nan York 10297 Stallings Creek Dr Smithfield VA 23430 Home: 757-365-9458 Cell: 757-297-6621 [email protected]

2 Chesapeake Gloria Winston 1370 Darbytown Rd Henrico VA 23231 Home: 804-222-8157 Cell: 804-837-6933 [email protected]

3 Rappahannock Dennis Bagnell 1807 Cedar Hill Rd Clear Brook VA 22624 Home: 540-722-0607 [email protected]

4 Appomattox Bruce W Butler 12102 Coleman’s Lake RD Ford VA 23850 Home: 804-265-7124 Work: 804-323-1610 [email protected]

5 Peaks Of Otter O H Bobbitt III 3744 Brookneal Hwy Gladys VA 24554 Home: 434-944-3505 Cell: 434-944-3505 [email protected]

6 Southwest Virginia Jesse Choate 788 Teas Rd Sugar Grove VA 24375 Home: 276-677-3293 Cell: 276-782-2288 [email protected]

7 Natural Bridge James R Frazier 3257 Catawba Road Troutville VA 24175 Home: 540-992-3548 Cell: 703-402-8223 [email protected]

8 Woodrow Wilson Edward Hicks PO Box 485 Lovingston VA 22949 Home: 434-263-5432 Cell: 434-531-5055 [email protected]

9 Rockingham Martha V Moyers 3154 Layman Trestle Rd Rockingham VA 22802 Home: 540-421-4388 Cell: 540-421-4388 Work: 540-434-4341# 109 [email protected]

10 Potomac Dennis Barthlow 6212 Coffman Farms Rd Keedysville MD 21756 Home: 301-432-2650 Cell: 301-491-8957 [email protected]

11 Albemarle Timothy Lee Spitler 124 River Shore Dr Hertford NC 27944 Home: 252-264-3763 Cell: 757-647-4820 [email protected]

12 Roanoke Alvin Lewis1571 Bonnie Best Rd.Williamston, NC 27892Home: 252-792-4191Cell: [email protected]

13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Jeff Neese 3317 Windfield Ridge Rd Burlington NC 27215 Home: 336-580-4347 Cell: 336-707-7263 [email protected]

14 Greenville-Goldsboro Tony P. Moore Po Box 1384 Winterville NC 28590 Home: 252-321-6700 [email protected]

15 Cape Fear Neil Russell Guin 171 Southbrook Lane Sanford NC 27332 Home: 910-474-6692 [email protected]

16 Spartan Isiah Wilson Jr 285 Cedar Springs Rd Spartanburg SC 29302 Home: 864-582-8663 Cell: 864-205-3298 [email protected]

17 Columbia Albert Amick 1208 Jake Eargle Rd Little Mountain SC 29075 Home: 803-345-5060 Cell: 803-422-3817 [email protected]

19 Upper WV Kenneth E Paugh 105 Shellbark Lane Keyser WV 26726 Home: 304-533-3182 Cell: 304-533-3182 [email protected]

20 Lower WV Larry Bowman 265 James Stuart Rd Lewisburg WV 24901 Home: 304-645-4709 Cell: 304-661-2403 Work: 304-647-1733 [email protected]

21 Bluegrass Bryan Franklin 673 Heinsville Rd Shelbyville KY 40065 Home: 502-747-5165 Cell: 502-639-7833 Work: 502-633-3832 [email protected]


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2017 Ruritan District/Area GovernorsDistrict governors and area governors are the chief elected officers in each of the Ruritan districts or areas. These officers serve as the coordinator of all activities within the district or area. These officers assume their official duties as of January 1 and have the responsibility to serve and retain existing clubs as well as to expand Ruritan by organizing new clubs. The directory information provided here was as of February 1, based in the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

22 Tennessean Tom Page 904 W Carters Valley Rd Kingsport TN 37660 Home: 423-245-5869 [email protected]

23 Cherokee Ryan Ogle 320 Hawkins Rd Cleveland TN 37323 Home: 423-476-5640 [email protected]

24 Georgia-N. AlabamaCharles McEntire Jr 867 Old Bells Ferry Rd Rome GA 30161 Home: 706-291-4735 Cell: 770-883-2239 [email protected]

26 Hermitage Leon CollinsP O Box 12 Wildersville, TN 38388 UPS: 1165 Cecil Wall RD- Yuma TN 38390 Home: 731-968-0270 Cell: 731-695-5526 [email protected]

27 Alabama-Florida Marc Jefferey Wahler Sr 1590 Lee Rd 279 Salem AL 36874 Home: 334-297-9978 Cell: 706-341-6707 [email protected]

28 Ohio Mike Wright P.O. Box 8 Robertsville OH 44670 UPS: 11294 Lincoln St., Robertsonville, OH 44670 Home: 330-771-4417 Cell: 330-771-4417 [email protected]

29 Western NC Mike Smith 821 Lenoir Rd Morganton NC 28655 Home: 828-433-9482 Cell: 828-413-5137

30 Delmarva NJDave D Knotts 390 Messina Hill Road Dover DE 19904 Home: 302-724-7311 Cell: 302-632-0311 [email protected]

31 Piedmont Donna Sutphin Po Box 687 Pilot Mountain NC 27041 Home: 336-351-2161 [email protected]

32 Dan River Ray Martin, Jr. 170 Glendale Ct Collinsville VA 24078 Home: 276-647-4487 [email protected]

33 Lincolnland James Barger 115 S Division Allendale IL 62410 Home: 618-299-2731 [email protected]

34 New River Tereba Bott Po Box 1668 Dublin VA 24084 Home: 540-577-2122 [email protected]

35 Davy Crockett Cindy Johnson Kricko 3049 Whitehouse Rd Greeneville TN 37745 Home: 423-639-3008 Cell: 423-329-2243 [email protected]

36 Smoky Mountain Lynn Fillers 346 Jimtown Rd. Apt. B Newport TN 37821 Home: 423-608-9597 Cell: 423-608-9597 [email protected]

37 Middle America Raymond George 918 120th St Redfield KS 66769 Home: 620-756-4598 [email protected]

39 Rapidan Robert F. Payne 855 Deerfield Rd Louisa VA 23093 Home: 434-589-8797 [email protected]

40 Tall Corn Rusty Clayton301 Summit St. P.O. Box 518Brooklyn, IA 52211Home: [email protected]

41 Opportunity Land None listed

52 Great Plains Area None listed 53 Gulf Area None listed

55 New York Area None listed


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2017 District/Area Lt. GovernorsLt. governors work closely with district and area governors and carry out other duties as assigned by the governor and substitute for the governor when neces-sary. The directory information provided here was as of February 1, based in the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

1 HollandPhillip A. BradshawPO Box 1Carrsville, VA 23315UPS: 31111 Colosse Rd., Carrsville, VA 23315Home: 757-562-2316Cell: [email protected]

2 ChesapeakeRobert Cleveland Wright104 Queen Mary CourtWilliamsburg, VA 23188Home: [email protected]

3 RappahannockPearl Underwood956 Dicks Hollow RdWinchester, VA 22603Home: 540-535-0022Cell: 540-877-8132Work: [email protected]

4 AppomattoxR Wallace - Hudson2097 Smith Cross RoadSouth Hill, VA 23970Home: 434-689-3248Cell: 434-917-9119Work: [email protected]

5 Peaks Of OtterDonnie H ReynoldsPo Box 486Altavista, VA 24517UPS: 2359 Tardy Mountain Road, Altavista, VA 24517Home: [email protected]

6 Southwest VirginiaCharles Bullock362 Kennel LaneGate City, VA 24251Home: 276-386-4281Cell: [email protected]

7 Natural BridgeMichael W Layton425 Verge StClifton Forge, VA 24422Home: [email protected]

8 Woodrow WilsonWes Maupin790 Maloy DriveMcDowell, VA 24458Home: [email protected]

9 RockinghamCaroll Keller1181 Mt Torrey RdLyndhurst, VA 22952Home: 540-943-6009Cell: [email protected]

10 PotomacSteve Kidwell1500 Rohrersville RdKnoxville, MD 21758Home: 301-834-9462Cell: [email protected]

11 AlbemarleClyde W OvertonPO Box 125Belvidere, NC 27919 UPS: 1651 Belvidere Rd., Belvidere, NC 27919Home: 252-297-3063Cell: [email protected]

12 RoanokeMelissa Holliday25858 US Hwy 64Jamesville, NC 27846Home: [email protected]

13 Rocky Mt.-DurhamHarold L. Rogers1296 White Smith RdPittsboro, NC 27312Home: 919-742-4406Cell: [email protected]

14 Greenville-GoldsboroCurtis Rogers6003 US 17 NWashington, NC 27889Home: [email protected]

15 Cape FearCynthia PotterP.O. Box 337.Kenansville, NC 28349UPS: 546 N NC 11 and 903 Hwy, Kenansville,NC 28349Home: 910-296-1184Cell: [email protected]

16 SpartanNone Listed

17 ColumbiaVon Taylor181 Dickert DrLexington, SC 29073Home: [email protected]

19 Upper WVBryan K Flanagan8346 Delray Rd.Delray, WV 26714Home: [email protected]

20 Lower WVRoy Mullins1273 Liberty School RdCrawley, WV 24931Home: 304-392-6192

21 BluegrassScott Sharp110 Brookview DrShelbyville, KY 40065Home: 502-437-5657Cell: [email protected]


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2017 District/Area Lt. GovernorsLt. governors work closely with district and area governors and carry out other duties as assigned by the governor and substitute for the governor when neces-sary. The directory information provided here was as of February 1, based in the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

22 TennesseanTerry Lee Harkleroad3429 Page StKingsport, TN 37660Home: 423-765-0746Cell: [email protected]

23 CherokeeMarie Mosley5811 Pine Lake DriveHarrison, TN 37341Home: 423-598-1463Cell: 423-598-1463Work: [email protected]

24 Georgia-North AlabamaVicky Ann Mills55 Hickory TrailDallas, GA 30132Home: 404-245-3843Cell: [email protected]

26 HermitageLinda Dodson143 Creekwood DrJackson, TN 38305Home: 731-424-4104Work: Not [email protected]

27 Alabama - FloridaNone Listed

28 OhioJohn R Biery16838 Rt 14North Benton, OH 44449Home: 330-584-2155Cell: [email protected]

29 Western NCLeslie D. Gentry192 H Stanley Miller RdDeep Gap, NC 28618Home: 828-264-2117Work: [email protected]

30 Delmarva-New JerseyRobert B Newton1010 White Marsh RdCentreville, MD 21617Home: [email protected]

31 PiedmontDon R White Sr255 Pleasant Village LaneChina Grove, NC 28023Home: 704-857-5159Cell: 704-639-5405

32 Dan RiverBarry Sides306 Cathy DrDanville, VA 24540Home: [email protected]

33 LincolnlandJames P Zehr5183 N State Road 545Dubois, IN 47527Home: 812-678-3141Cell: [email protected]

34 New RiverNone Listed

35 Davy CrockettNone Listed

36 Smoky MountainThomas Curtis900 Hwy 360Vonore, TN 37885Home: 423-884-6398

37 Middle AmericaMark Warren644 Kansas RoadUniontown, KS 66779Home: 620-756-4122Cell: [email protected]

39 RapidanPerry F Marshman22303 Constitution HwyUnionville, VA 22567Home: 540-854-5026Cell: [email protected]

40 Tall CornNone Listed

41 Opportunity LandNone Listed


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2017 District Leadership Development CoordinatorsThese district leadership development coordinators are responsible for keeping all training materials and setting up district and club officer training session working with the lt. governor and governor. The LDC will receive new shipments of training materials from the Ruritan National Office each fall. The directory information provided here was as of February 1, based in the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current direc-tory information can always be found on the MMS.

1 Holland Vernon L Teall [email protected]

2 Chesapeake Laura Ayres Northstein [email protected]

3 Rappahannock Ronnie Rutherford [email protected]

4 Appomattox Glenn Johnson [email protected]

5 Peaks of Otter None Listed 6 Southwest Virginia Diane Hartgrove [email protected]

7 Natural Bridge Marshall Minter [email protected]

8 Woodrow Wilson Susan McIver [email protected]

9 Rockingham Gregory S Trobaugh [email protected]

10 Potomac None Listed 11 Albemarle None Listed 12 Roanoke None Listed 13 Rocky Mt.-DurhamCo-ChairMillard C. Thacker [email protected]

13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Co ChairMarty Thacker 140 Rassie Crabtree Rd

[email protected]

14 Greenville-Goldsboro Richard L Cannon Jr [email protected]

15 Cape Fear None Listed 16 Spartan Ray Lautzenheiser [email protected]

17 Columbia Gary Taylor [email protected]

19 Upper West Virginia Paul Lewis [email protected]

20 Lower West Virginia None Listed

21 Bluegrass None Listed 22 Tennessean Jim Smallwood [email protected]

23 Cherokee Co ChairPat Mulcahy [email protected]

23 Cherokee Co ChairJean Pierce [email protected]

24 Georgia N. Alabama None Listed 26 Hermitage None Listed 27 Alabama-Florida Les Hopper [email protected]

28 Ohio Dave Freshly [email protected]

29 Western NCLorene Reece [email protected]

30 Delmarva NJNone Listed 31 Piedmont Carroll Lowe [email protected]

32 Dan River None Listed

33 Lincolnland None Listed 34 New River None Listed 35 Davy Crockett Wayne Bettis [email protected]

36 Smoky Mountain Dennis Ray Webster [email protected]

37 Middle America Eddie A Henderson [email protected]

39 Rapidan Emily S Payne

40 Tall Corn None Listed 41 Opportunity Land None Listed 52 Great Plains Area None Listed 53 Gulf Area None Listed 55 New York Area None Listed


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2017 District Growth & Development ChairsThese growth & development chairs work with district cabinet members to organize new clubs within the district. The directory information provided here was as of February 1, based in the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

1 Holland Chuck Myers [email protected]

2 Chesapeake C. Melvin Mozingo [email protected]

3 Rappahannock Sarah Kelly [email protected]

4 Appomattox None Listed

5 Peaks of Otter None Listed

6 Southwest Virginia Linda Darlene Bullock [email protected]

7 Natural Bridge Lou S Rader

[email protected]

8 Woodrow Wilson David Propst [email protected]

9 Rockingham Dennis Morris [email protected]

10 Potomac Randy L Huffer [email protected]

11 Albemarle Co Chair Barbara T Courtney [email protected]

11 Albemarle Co Chair Ronnie W Long Sr 1701 Providence Rd Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Home: 252-338-2692 [email protected]

12 Roanoke None Listed

13 Rocky Mt.-Durham James M. Sears [email protected]

14 Greenville Goldsboro None Listed

15 Cape Fear None Listed 16 Spartan Paul Edge [email protected]

17 Columbia James E Bristow [email protected]

19 Upper WVJoe C Pancione Sr [email protected]

20 Lower WV Debra Bowman [email protected]

21 Bluegrass Tom Eldridge [email protected]

22 Tennessean Gary Lee Olinger [email protected]

23 Cherokee W W Johnson [email protected]

24 Georgia-N. Alabama Les Hopper

[email protected]

26 Hermitage None Listed

27 Alabama Florida None Listed

28 Ohio Robert Lahmers [email protected]

29 Western NC Larry Richardson [email protected]

30 Delmarva NJGeorge Whitehead [email protected]

31 Piedmont Jayson Duncan [email protected]

32 Dan River William F Maxwell [email protected]

33 Lincolnland None Listed 34 New River None Listed

35 Davy Crockett Calvin Shelton [email protected]

36 Smoky Mountain Derrick Woods [email protected]

37 Middle America Co Chair Stan Pearce [email protected]

37 Middle AmericaCo Chair Jim Kimball [email protected]

39 Rapidan James E Duerson Sr. [email protected]

40 Tall Corn None Listed

41 Opportunity Land None Listed

52 Great Plains Area None Listed

53 Gulf Area None Listed

55 New York Area None Listed


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District foundation promotion chairs represent the Ruritan National Foundation and help raise money within the district to support the benevolent programs of the Foundation. The directory information provided here was as of February 1, based in the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

2017 District Foundation Promotion Chairs

1 Holland Martha Fontaine Byrum [email protected]

2 Chesapeake Robert Cleveland Wright cleve.wright@hii nns.com

3 Rappahannock Joe Hulver Jr [email protected]

4 Appomattox Bruce William Thompson [email protected]

5 Peaks Of Otter O. H. Bobbitt, III [email protected]

6 Southwest Virginia Carol Choate

7 Natural Bridge Chris Cartwright [email protected]

8 Woodrow Wilson Curtis L McIver [email protected]

9 Rockingham Reggie Snodgrass [email protected]

10 Potomac None Listed

11 Albemarle Douglas (Doug) Bailey [email protected]

12 Roanoke None Listed

13 Rocky Mt. Durham Donnie Perry [email protected]

14 Greenville Goldsboro James E Stroud [email protected]

15 Cape Fear Thomas W Davis [email protected]

16 Spartan Fred G Payne [email protected]

17 Columbia Sheila Shanklin [email protected]

19 Upper WVClinton Guy Cox [email protected]

20 Lower WV Echols “Phil” Jeffries [email protected]

21 Bluegrass Melinda Hutcherson [email protected]

22 Tennessean Sheryl T. Begley 23 Cherokee Jim McKinney [email protected]

24 Georgia N. Alabama Brent T. Wheeler [email protected]

26 Hermitage None Listed

27 Alabama Florida None Listed

28 Ohio Mahlon Franklin Griffith Jr [email protected]

29 Western NC Gary Barger [email protected]

30 Delmarva New Jersey Bill H Brown

31 Piedmont Bob Beeson [email protected]

32 Dan River Jerry Atkins [email protected]

33 Lincolnland None Listed

34 New River None Listed

35 Davy Crockett Joe E. Jaynes [email protected]

36 Smoky Mountain Roy E Wallen [email protected]

37 Middle America Eddie A Henderson [email protected]

39 Rapidan Florence S. Bakke [email protected]

40 Tall Corn None Listed

41 Opportunity Land None Listed

52 Great Plains Area None Listed

53 Gulf Area None Listed

55 New York Area None Listed


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invitation to Ruritan MembershipAs a member in good standing of the __________________________________ Ruritan Club, I respectfully

submit the name of _______________________________________________ as a prospective member to

the Club President and the Club's Board of Directors.

I believe this person has the integrity, character, and dedication to the welfare of this community that

makes a strong candidate for Ruritan membership. As a sponsor, I will help this person learn about Ruritan,

encourage their participation in club activities, and help them remain active in the Fellowship, Goodwill and

Community Service of Ruritan.

Sincerely, ______________________________________

This person has also been endorsed by Club Member ________________________________________.

Recommendation for Membership

New Member AcceptanceOn ______________________________, the board of directors agreed to recommend this proposed member to the

club's general membership. On _____________________________, the general membership agreed to accept this

proposed member to become an active member of this club.month/day/year

month/day/year

sponsoring club member's name

endorsing club member's name

prospective member's name

club name

new Member information: Information needed for MMS (Member Management database online)

If this is an Associate Membership - (check the one below that applies.)

____ Associate Individual/Youth (receives Pin) ____ Associate Business/Organization (receives Plaque____ or Window Static ____)

Associate membership in Ruritan has been established to provide an opportunity for individuals and businesses that are not available to attend club meetings as a regular member, but who want to be affiliated with Ruritan and show their support of the community- improving work Ruritans do.

Associate Members' benefits include:1. A subscription to the National Magazine2. Lapel pin (one per membership) OR business plaque stating “This business is a Ruritan supporter” (optional for businesses only)3. Club Newsletter (subject to availability and club policy)4. Membership cardWhen the name of the applicant is submitted by a club secretary, indicating club and board approval, the new Associate Member will be listed as an Associate

Member of that club. Their lack of attendance will not affect the club’s ability to achieve goals like the Blue Ribbon status and Outstanding President’s Award.Once again, any club taking in Associate Members will not be penalized by attendance or lack of attendance by that member.Associate members pay only Ruritan National dues plus a one-time initiation fee ($3 paid-in-advance) for annual renewal of regular annual dues.

New Member's Name: _________________________________ Preferred Nickname: ____________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address (if different): _________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ___________________ Cell Phone: ___________________ Office Phone: ___________________

E-mail: ___________________ Spouse name: ___________________ Date of Birth: ___________________

Member Type: Adult Youth Business/Organization Associate Member

On _____________________________, this new member was welcomed into the club and was instructed in the pur-

pose and objectives of Ruritan. Community Service Committee Assignment: __________________________________.month/day/year

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New Member Background Information This information will help your Ruritan Club get to know you better and use your background experience and talents to the best advantage in furthering its community service work and fund-raising activities. While completion of this form is voluntary, the information provided will improve the ability of the Club to meet its objectives.

1. Emergency Contact

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________ _____

Relationship to Member: ____________________________________________________________

2. Member's hobbies or special interests:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Experience with other civic or fraternal organizations, including offices held:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Other information:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Military Status: Active Inactive N/A Reserves Retired None

Military Branch: Army Air Force Coast Guard National Guard Navy Marines

I accept this invitation to be a member of this Ruritan Club and, by payment of initiation fee and dues, hereby accept the principles of Ruritan as expressed in its objects and agree to comply with, and be bound by, the bylaws of this Ruritan Club.

Signed: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________

This member will pay ______________ in dues each year. If this new member purchases a Ruritan Forever Endowment enclose $600 (one time fee) and check the box here.


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Consider Becoming An Associate Member

APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPName of Applicant_____________________________________________________________________________

( ) Individual or ( ) Business (check one) authorized by________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________State__________Zip___________

Phone (____)_____ _______ email_______________________________________________________________

Master Card ( ) Visa ( ) Card #_______________________________________Exp. Date Mo.___Yr______

Send me a (check one) ____ lapel pin or ____ business plaque

Membership Options (check one):

____ The ____________________ Ruritan Club has approved this Associate Member to be on our rolls.

Club Secretary _________________________ Date ____/_____/_____

____ Link this Associate Member with the ___________________Ruritan Club (pending that club’s approval).

____ Link this Associate Member with a Ruritan Club selected by Ruritan National (pending that club’s approval).

Please send this form, along with payment for $47 to cover the first year’s dues and initiation fee. Mail to: Ruritan National, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, Va. 24084 Make checks payable to: Ruritan National. For more information or for questions, call 877-787-8727 or send an email to: [email protected]

Associate membership in Ruritan has been established to provide an opportunity for individuals and businesses that are not able to attend club meetings as a regular member, but who want to be associated with Ruritan and show their support of the community- improving work Ruritans do.

Associate Members' benefits include:1. A subscription to the National Magazine2. Lapel pin (one per membership) OR business plaque stating “This business is a Ruritan supporter”

(optional for businesses only)3. Club Newsletter (subject to availability and club policy)4. Membership card

When the name of the applicant is submitted by a club secretary, indicating club and board approval, the new Associate Member will be listed as an Associate Member of that club. Their lack of attendance will not affect the club’s ability to achieve goals like the Blue Ribbon status and Outstanding President’s Award.

If application comes directly to Ruritan National from the applicant the name will be forwarded to the club the applicant specifies as first choice for club and board approval. If no club is specified, the name will be forwarded to a club chosen by Ruritan National.

Once again, any club taking in Associate Members will not be penalized by attendance or lack of attendance by that member.

Associate members pay only Ruritan National dues (currently $44 yr) plus a one-time initiation fee ($3 paid-in-advance) for annual renewal of regular annual dues.


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name:

address:

Phone:

Make checks payable to: Ruritan National Paver Program

Mail to: Ruritan National Paver Program P.O. Box 487 Dublin, VA 24084

To pay with Visa, Mastercard, or Discoverfill out the information below (print clearly)

name:Phone:Account #:expiration Date:signature:

Paver Program for Capital Replacement

At the March 2012 Board of Directors meeting the Board approved a paver program to raise funds for the Capital Replacement Fund.

The paver program will raise funds to use as capital reserves and make improvements to the building. The pavers themselves will be used to make a patio area in the front of the building. The pavers can be purchased in honor of a special person or in memory of a loved one.

Complete this form (front and back) to get your paver today!

YOuR naMeHeRe

YOuR naMeHeRe


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I want the 4” x 8” brick paver with 3 lines of text. $100 Use the squares below to spell out your message - leave a square for each space.

I want the 8” x 8” brick paver with 5 lines of text. $200 Use the squares below to spell out your message - leave a square for each space.

I want the 8” x 8” brick paver with 3 lines of text and a logo. $210Use the squares below to spell out your message - leave a square for each space.

Replica bricks for the home or office are also available at an additional cost. This is a nice remembrance for honorees or their families.

4” x 8” replica $45

8” x 8” replica $80

YOuR naMeHeRe

YOuR naMeHeRe


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Aldie - 65Augusta Road - 65Barboursville - 65Blue Grass, VA - 65Bonsack/Blue Ridge Area - 65Cannons Camp Ground - 65Capon Bridge - 65Cedarville District - 65Charles City - 65Coopers - 65Disputanta - 65Dortches - 65Doswell - 65East River - 65Fairfield OH - 65Forest Hill - 65Gorman - 65Harrison - 65Lisbon - 65Lothian - 65Number Three Township - 65Richlands - 65Rio-Delray - 65Rohrersville - 65Round Hill - 65Sherando-Lyndhurst - 65Smiths Station - 65Stonewall District - 65Verona - 65Willarlea - 65Anderson Creek - 66Atkinson - 66Augusta WV - 66Baileyton - 66Beaverdam - 66Beulah NC - 66Cedar Grove - 66Clarke County - 66Cohutta - 66Cosby - 66Eureka - 66Fall Branch - 66Flint Springs - 66Gainesville - 66Glenwood TN - 66Independence - 66Keedysville - 66Lemon Springs - 66Lignum - 66Magnolia VA - 66Massies Mill - 66Max Meadows - 66Mechanicsburg - 66Millboro - 66Newport - 66Parrottsville TN - 66Rockville - 66Rye Valley - 66Sevier County - 66Sterling - 66Stonewall - 66Turbeville SC- 66Amherst Monroe - 67Bean Settlement - 67Bergton - 67

Bluegrass, WV - 67Boone Trail - 67Boonsboro - 67Carrollton, Inc - 67Cross Keys-Mill Creek - 67Deep Run - 67Eagle Rock - 67Everetts - 67Forestville-Quicksburg - 67Gibbs - 67Luray - 67Mathias - 67Moss Hill - 67Mt. Crawford - 67North Lee - 67Old Ford - 67Ridgeway - 67Rockfish Valley - 67Rocky Gap - 67Rougemont - 67Spring Place - 67Bethlehem VA - 68Carson - 68Contentnea - 68Durants Neck - 68Farm Life - 68Gilbert - 68Gloucester - 68Kempsville - 68Kings Fork Inc. - 68Leeds - 68Meadows Of Dan - 68Montpelier - 68Mosheim - 68Newland-Providence - 68Parksville Township - 68Spruce Mountain - 68Unicoi - 68Walters Ruritan Club - 68Warwick - 68Albemarle - 69Bear Grass - 69Ceres - 69Chapin - 69Check - 69Creeds - 69Creswell - 69Currituck - 69Cypress - 69Hickory - 69Hunterdale - 69Isle Of Wight Inc. - 69Lead Mines - 69Maury - 69New Hope NC - 69Pamplin - 69Pelion - 69Shawboro - 69Shawsville - 69Smoot - 69South Camden - 69West Edgecombe - 69Zuni - 69Bahama - 70Bath - 70

Benvenue - 70Bethel - 70Beverley Manor - 70Blackstone - 70Brookville - 70Cave Spring - 70Central Brunswick - 70Climax - 70Deep Creek - 70Dublin/Radford - 70Effinger - 70Eubank - 70Harleyville - 70Jefferson VA - 70Midlothian - 70Mt. Hermon LA - 70New London VA - 70Oak Grove NC - 70Pinetown - 70Sedley - 70Valley Point - 70Walnut Hill - 70Belmont - 71Bunnlevel - 71Burnt Chimney - 71Carrsville - 71Draper - 71Frankford - 71Gap Mills - 71Grays Creek - 71Greensville County - 71Greenville WV - 71Jamesville - 71Parkton - 71Renick - 71Williamsburg WV- 71Newsoms - 72Partlow - 72Seventy-First - 72Capron - 73Churchville VA - 73Pactolus - 73Severn-Pendleton - 73Singers Glen - 73Natural Bridge VA - 75Spencer - 75Callaway - 76Dayton - 76Maur-Brook-Olive - 76Nokesville-Bristow - 76Roper - 76Chesterfield VA - 77East Orange - 77Gates - 77Keezletown - 77Middlebrook VA - 77Pasquotank - 77West Lunenburg - 77Winterville - 77Bridgewater - 78Brownsburg - 78Fluvanna County - 78Gatesville - 78James City - 78Kerrs Creek - 78

Louisa County 78McGaheysville - 78Mt. Sidney - 78New Hope VA - 78Pembroke VA - 78Port Republic - 78Red Oak - 78Spottswood-Raphine - 78Stafford - 78Stuarts Draft - 78Waverly VA - 78Weyers Cave - 78Wilson-Hebron-Ford - 78Amelia - 79Aulander - 79Buckingham County - 79Burkeville - 79Caroline - 79Catlett-Calverton - 79Conway - 79Drewryville - 79Dundas VA- 79King George - 79King William - 79North River - 79Cumberland - 80Poquoson - 80Powhatan - 80Richmond County - 80Whaleyville - 80Bealeton-Remington - 81Boydton Ruritan Club Inc.- 81Broadway-Timberville - 81Duncan - 81Gerow - 81Hanover - 81Linville-Edom - 81Northern Accomack - 81West Rockingham - 81Westmoreland County - 81Courtland - 82Great Bridge - 82Prince George - 82Smithfield Inc. - 82Sunbury - 82Varina - 82Jarratt - 83Dinwiddie - 85McKenney - 85Mathews - 86Pungoteague - 86Chuckatuck - 87Surry County - 87Windsor VA - 87Wakefield - 88Holland - 89

Clubs Celebrating Anniversaries (65 - 89 Years)


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60 YearsAllendale Bloomingdale Blountville Boones Creek Cluster Springs Evergreen Fordtown Gainesboro Hamilton VA Happy Valley Hookerton Jefferson Township Kauffmans Kings Creek Marlowe New Franklin PA Nickelsville Pungo Reedy Church Salem NCSalem VA Sanville Somerset South Holston South River St. Clair TNSylvanTemperanceV. C. F. Wolfsville Wren-Powdersville

55 YearsAdams Grove-Grizzard AtkinsCedar Valley NCClaremont VAClay Springs ComoCopelandFalling SpringGreen Creek Holy Neck Hymera Jetersville Liberty Spring Lower Alloways Creek Lyn-Dan Heights Mannington Township Meherrin Montezuma Newton Prince Edward Rock Hill Sharon VA South Branch South Hill

South Westfield Southern Caswell Stony Point VATomahawk VA Upper King & Queen Valley View Ark. West Cumberland Wise-Paschall

50 YearsAyersville Brink Chamblissburg Cherry Grove Choateville Clear SpringsCool SpringEastern HenricoElsmore CommunityFrancisco Franklin WVHighland Park Horse Creek Hyco Road Lamar Leesburg McPheeters Bend Morrison Mulberry-Fairplains North Davie Peterstown CommunityPleasant Ridge Salvisa South Fork Spanishburg Sutherland Community Trumbull Community Uniontown Community Warrenton

45 YearsCedarfield Coinjock East Union Ellendale HuntsvilleKent Long Island Mt. Olivet National Trail Oak Level VA Piney VA Pole Tavern Richland Creek Sutherland Townsend V-Point

40 YearsBatesvilleBrooklyn Cascade Piney Grove St. Lewis Tri-County MD

35 YearsCallaghan Area Chicone Hales Comm.Nova Area Reams West Reserve(Huron)

30 YearsMillbridge Possum Hollow Inc Ruritan Road LLC Westside TNWytheville LLC

25 YearsHaw Branch Hinton Linwood Circle Lovettsville-Waterford Riverside

20 YearsCardinal Gauneka Todd Tri-County NC Zephyr 15 YearsBelvidere Pinnacle Powhatan

10 YearsCedar Creek Valley Chattanooga Central HS Ruri-Teen City Point Germanton Keedysville Ruri-Teen Margaretta Ruri-Teen Powhatan HS Ruri-Teen 5 YearsBluff City Fieldale Glade Hill Marsteller Middle School Ruri-Teen T. Clay Wood Elem Rudy Youth Ruri-Teen

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structured and greatest civic organization anywhere. Ruritan works because Ruritans work to make their communities better for everyone through Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service! Linda and I will continue to do “whatever it takes” to promote Ruritan as we travel throughout Ruritan land. We look forward to being a part of your club, zone and district celebrations, fundraisers and other events. Always remember: have fun, be positive and know that success and attitude are proportional; if you have a positive attitude success will follow. We cannot change the past so don’t dwell on it, what is taking place now is happening now but we can affect what will happen. Are you willing to do “whatever it takes” to reach our goal? Remember “If it is to be it’s up to you and me TOGETHER”. Let’s meet the challenge and make Ruritan grow.“Together We Affect Change” Because We Believe In Ruritan 2017 Goals: Every member recruit a member and each district charter a new club.

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Certificate Templates Available on Ruritan WebsiteIn 2017 Ruritan club and district leaders will have the option of generating certificates from templates for

a variety of awards and recognitions.Anyone with a computer, internet access, and a printer (color or black and white) can download templates for certificates, fill in the blank fields with the appropriate information, and print Ruritan certificates on their own. The Ruritan website (http://ruritan.org) will feature templates for new member certificates, general appreciation certificates, perfect attendance, club anniversary certificates, and community service award certificates as well as club and district Ruritan of the Year, Ruri-Teen of the Year, and Rudy Youth of the Year certificates.

Go to the library search function (also the magnifying glass on the home page) and search for the word “template” to see what is available for you to personalize and print. New certificates will be added through-out the year.

“Many of our members have computers and high quality printers and will be able to produce their own certificates in a fraction of the time it takes them to call an order into us and get what they need,” said Ex-ecutive Director Michael Chrisley about the new template offerings.

Of course the Ruritan staff will continue to produce certificates for clubs and districts that need them. Remember that any certificate that represents a district level award will require the district governor’s signature to be valid. And any district level award being entered into a national competition (i.e. National Ruritan of the Year) will still need to submit the application/point sheet to Ruritan National for judging prior to November 1 each fall.

If there are templates that you don’t see on the website but you’d like to be able to produce locally – email your suggestion to [email protected].

Pictured are the 2017 District Governors at the National Convention in Kingsport promoting National President Danny Privott’s “This Community Needs a Ruritan Club” sign program.


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The Following Pages29-37 contain Insurance

and Club Protection Documents for Club use.


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Ruritan Members Clubs General Liability Insurance Coverage

General Liability coverage is provided to Ruritan Member Clubs through Philadelphia Insurance Company. Coverage is effective January 25, 2017-2018. The policy is intended to cover normal club activities/events such as meetings, community service and fundraising activities including concession stands, food sales, etc.The Following Activities and Events are eXCluDeD:

- Aircraft

- Motorcycles runs and automobile rallies

- Fireworks – exhibitors operated by the Insured

- Firearms

- Animals – other than house pets

- Carnival and fairs with mechanical rides sponsored by the Insured

- Rock, Hip-Hop or Rap concerts – with admission over 500 people

- Events including contact sports

- Rodeos

- Political Rallies

- Any event lasting more than 5 days (including otherwise acceptable events)

- Any event greater than 2,000 people at any one time (including otherwise acceptable events)

- Any event with liquor liability provided by the insured (including otherwise acceptable events)

These activities/events may be able to be added back by endorsement, however they would be subject to underwriter consideration and approval. Please note that there may be a charge associated by adding this event. A Special Event application must be completed for these activities/events. If Liquor Liability is being requested, a separate Liquor Liability must be completed.CeRtiFiCates OF insuRanCePlease complete the Certificate Request from provided & return according to the instructions provided. If someone is requesting to be named as Additional Insured, please provide a copy of the contract specifying this requirement. Please allow 7 business days for preparation of a certificate.sPeCial nOteFor all clubs who own or lease a building and/or land – this policy does not provide coverage for building or premises liability.

At its January 2008 meeting, the National Board of Directors identified a “vision statement” to help define Ruritan to the public. The statement is: To inspire all people to care about others, their families, community, and country. Through our clubs, all people can become motivated to care and share with people everywhere a desire to improve their communities and make them better places in which to live and work.

Ruritan clubs are encouraged to use this statement in publications and promotional material.

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RURITAN MEMBER CLUB INSURANCECERTIFICATE REQUEST FORM

(Please Print Clearly)

ruritan club sponsoring the event:___________________________________

club address: _____________________________________________________

city: _________________________ state: ______ Zip code: _____________

phone: _________________________ Fax: _______________ ____________

contact person: _____________________ email: ________________________

certiFicate holder name: _____________________________________________(Name of eNtity requestiNg the certificate or proof of coverage- Not your club!!)

address: _________________________________________________________

city: _________________________ state: ______ Zip code: _____________

description oF event: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________be specific - Describe your iNvolvemeNt iN the eveNt. special activities such as paraDes, fireworks, tractor pulls/ iNflatables, etc. are Not automatically covereD aND will require special applicatioNs or iNformatioN iN orDer to be coNsiDereD for coverage.

date(s) oF event: ___________________________________________________

event location: ____________________________________________________ _______________

__________________________________________________number oF attendees: _____________ (if greater thaN 2,000, eveNt must be aDDeD by eNDorsemeNt)

does the certiFicate holder need to be named additional insured? _____________(if so, please proviDe copy of coNtract that specifies this requiremeNt)

SUBMIT ThIS FORM TO: Ah&T INSURANCE ATTN: CAROL ROhdE 20 SOUTh KINg STREET LEESBURg, VA 20175 PhONE: 703-737-2248 FAx: 703-543-0756 EMAIL: [email protected]


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Ruritans Should Observe Harassment PolicyRuritan National is a diverse organization. We

have all types of members and we serve all sectors of the community. It is important that all Ruritan leaders and Ruritan club members observe the Ruritan policy on harassment as they conduct their day-to-day dealings with each other and the general public.

Ruritan is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination and unlawful harassment. Actions, words, jokes, or comments based on an individual’s sex, race, national origin or

ethnicity, age, weight, disability, religion or any other legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated. As an example, sexual harassment (both overt and subtle) is a form of misconduct that is demeaning to another person, undermines the integrity of the organization, and is strictly prohibited.

Sexual harassment specifically occurs when supervisors, co-workers, or Ruritan volunteers: make unwelcome advances, make abusive physical contact, make repeated comments or gestures of a sexual nature, or create a hostile or intimidating

environment.This policy does not intend

to: discourage invitations to social events, discourage appropriate comments on personal appearance, or discourage innocent activities. Employees and volunteers are expected to use good judgement and to avoid even the appearance of sexual impropriety in all interactions with employees and volunteers.

Inappropriate actions reflect on Ruritan as a whole. Employees or volunteers should report inappropriate actions to the Executive Director or the National President. Ruritan will take appropriate action to resolve the matter upon investigation of the action or incident.

Ruritan prohibits retaliation against any person who claims harassment.

This policy applies to: employees of Ruritan National, Officers of Ruritan National, Directors of Ruritan National, Trustees of the Ruritan National Foundation, District Cabinet members, and all other volunteer leaders including those at the district, zone, and club level.

Ruritan national FoundationCollege & University Partners

College or University / Limitations Location Averett university Danville, VABaldwin Wallace College Berea, OHBluefield College Bluefield, VABluefield State College Bluefield, WVCarson-Newman College Jefferson City, TNConcord College Athens, WVDanville Community College Danville, VADavidson County Community College Lexington, NCDurham Technical Community College Durhan, NCFairmont State College Fairmont, WVFerrum College Ferrum, VAForsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC Maximum 2 Grants Glenville State College Glenville, WVLouisburg Junior College Louisburg, NCMaryville College Maryville, TNMilligan College Milligan, TN up to $1000 total match Mitchell Community College Statesville, NCMountain State university West VirginiaMountain State Orlando Orlando, FLMountain State Pennsylvania Center Township, PANash Community College Rocky Mt, NC 1 Grant Only New River Community and Technical College (WV) Various locations in WVPatrick Henry Community College Martinsville, VAPiedmont Community College Roxboro, NCPierpont Community and Technical College Fairmont, WVSurry Community College Dobson, NCTusculum College Greeneville, TNWilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NCWV university at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WVWV university Institute of Technology Montgomery, WVWest Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WVYoungstown State university Youngstown, OH


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Child Abuse and Protection PolicyThe Ruritan National Board of Directors has approved a Child Abuse and Protection Policy that all clubs,

zones and districts should be familiar with.One mission of Ruritan is to create a supportive learning environment for youth - an environment

that enables them to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent and caring citizens. The Youth Protection Policy represents a code of ethics, which all Ruritans are expected to observe. Its purpose is to protect the safety and well being of all youth, whether participants in Ruritan sponsored functions, or club members and adult Ruritan club members.

All Ruritans who work closely with youth, defined in this document as anyone under 18 years of age, have the potential to profoundly affect the well being of the youth with whom they come in contact. In addition to providing safe and appropriate environments, Ruritans must also be positive role models focusing on how they communicate with youth, their methods of discipline and problem solving, and how sensitive they are to the individual needs of all young people. The responsibility for the well being of these youth lies with each and every one of us. The Ruritan National Youth Protection policy is designed to help Ruritan Clubs conduct safe and successful community service activities aimed at our youth.

This policy provides an opportunity for all adults working in Ruritan youth programs to: ♦ Protect youth and all program

participants.

♦ Detect and change situations that may be harmful.

♦ Reaffirm their dedication to youth and their well being.

♦ Establish and follow policies that create safe environments for all youth program participants.

In summary the complete policy notes that one-on-one situations of an adult with a child should be avoided as reasonably feasible. Avoid potential child abuse issues by having at least three people present at all times. The purpose is to provide a safe and caring environment in all aspects of the Ruritan program, and to protect members from situations where there is potential for being accused of abuse. It is recognized that there will be occasions where one-on-one situations are unavoidable. All Ruritans, should, whenever possible, avoid such situations with youth.

Specifics of the policy can be found on the Ruritan National website. On that same site can be found “The Three Rs of Youth Protection” and a consent form for using youth in photographs for publication. You may also request these documents through Ruritan Service at [email protected] or by calling toll free 877-787-8727 ext 303.

All persons intending to run as a candidate for a Ruritan National Officer, National Board of Directors, and National Foundation Trustee must send a letter of official notification to: Michael Chrisley, Executive Director, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA 24084 or [email protected]. After receiving this official notification, the Ruritan National Office will forward the candidate a packet of candidate material including a biographical information form, which must be completed and returned to the Ruritan National Office along with a photograph (color or black and white).

A candidate for Ruritan National Officer, National Director, or National Foundation Trustee may have his/her biographical information printed in only one regular issue of the RuRITAN magazine each year:

1. In the fall issue of RuRITAN if the envelope containing the information is received by the Ruritan National Office postmarked no later than July 1

2. In the winter issue of RuRITAN if the envelope containing the information is received by the Ruritan National Office postmarked no later than October 1.

All candidates will be featured in the Ruritan National Convention Program provided their information arrives at the Ruritan National Office prior to the printing of that program (approximately November 15).

NOTE: Candidates cannot serve on Ruritan National Convention committees. If you have been notified of a committee appointment and now seek to be a candidate, please call the Ruritan National Office toll free at 877-787-8727.

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Every year small tax-exempt organizations like Ruritan clubs, that previously were not required to file returns, are now required to file an annual electronic notice, Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt Organizations not Required To File Form 990 or 990-EZ. Most Ruritan clubs have had experience filing this report since May 2008. Of particular concern, however are the clubs that did NOT file any form of the IRS 990 last year. Organizations that do not file the notice for three years will lose their tax-exempt status. Also of note is that the threshold for gross receipts has been increased to $50,000 (prior to 2010 it was $25,000.)

In the past, Ruritan clubs accessing the IRS website were directed to a third party vendor (urban Institute) to file their form. Passwords managed by Urban Institute were required as well as log on information such as the club’s EIN number.

This changed on March 2, 2016 when the IRS began managing its own 990N postcard filing site. You can go to https://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Annual-Electronic-Filing-Requirement-for-Small-Exempt-Organizations-Form-990-N-e-Postcard and launch the postcard filing site from there – where there are other instructions. Or you can use this shortened link created by the Ruritan staff http://tinyurl.com/clubtaxreturn. Because this is such a new site – we haven’t had a lot of experience with it yet but it does require a one-time registration where you create a password. This is not necessarily the password you were using at the urban Institute site – all clubs filing the 990N postcard will need to create this new password with the IRS.

Clubs whose gross receipts are over $100,000 will still need to file the IRS Form 990. Clubs whose gross receipts are over $50,000 a year and under $100,000 will still need to file the IRS Form 990 EZ. However, clubs whose gross receipts fell below $50,000 were not required to file any form of the 990 with the IRS prior to 2006.

With the enactment of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), these small tax-exempt organizations will now be required to file electronically Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, with the IRS annually. According to the IRS, the form should be filed by the fifteenth day of the fifth month after the close of your tax year (for most Ruritan clubs that will be May 15th).

This electronic postcard form of the 990 can ONLY be filed on line – so every Ruritan club will be required to find someone who has internet access to assist them with this filing. There will be no software required other than an internet connection and there is no charge to file the form. This does NOT mean your clubs will have to pay taxes, however clubs who fail to file the 990-N for three years in a row will lose their tax exempt status.

Clubs preparing to go online to file the 990-N should have the following information at hand: Name of their organization; Any other name the organization uses; mailing address; website address if the club has a website; the club’s EIN (see NOTE below); name and address of club president (principal officer); and the club’s tax period (which will be January 1 through December 31 unless the club has officially changed its accounting period with the IRS).

The person filling out the form will need to be able to state that the club’s gross receipts are still normally $50,000 or less. The club should also file the form to notify the IRS if it is disbanding.

nOte: Almost every Ruritan club over a year old has an EIN number. If you don’t know what your club’s EIN number is – call Ruritan National toll free at 877-787-8727 and the staff will be happy to provide that information. If you have any other questions, please call the Ruritan Service department and a staff member will be happy to help you complete the form. By the time this newsletter reaches Ruritan club officers, staff should have additional information on this new process to assist you.

File Your Club’s 2016 IRS 990 Before May 15, 2017

Important Publication DeadlinesMay newsletter – april 30, 2017summer Magazine – May 1, 2017July newsletter – June 30, 2017

NOTE: If you have youth under age 18 in your pictures Ruritan National requires that you also send the appropriate signed permission forms for their photographs to be published. If you need a copy of the standard Ruritan “photo consent form” please contact our office or check the Ruritan National website.

Fall Magazine – august 1, 2017October Newsletter – September 30, 2017winter Magazine – november 1, 2017


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Mailing and Shipping Addresses

Postal Address:Ruritan National OfficeP.O. Box 487Dublin, Virginia 24084

Shipping Address:(uPS, FedEx, Airborne, etc.)Ruritan National Office5451 Lyons RoadDublin, Virginia 24084

Ruritan National Office ................................................... (540) 674-5431 Or Call Toll Free ........................................................ (877) 787-8727Hours of operations 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Ruritan National Office FAX............................................ (540) 674-2304To any department within the Ruritan National Office.Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Ruritan National Office Email ......................................... [email protected]

Ruritan Supply ................................................................ 800-223-2203 ext. 1143Ruritan National Foundation ........................................... (877) 787-8727 ext.302 Grant information, fund balances, and other Foundation program information, including Operation We Care.

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Keep this Special Handbook Issue for reference throughout the year!This issue features important National and District contact information and has been mailed to Club Presidents, Club Secretaries, District Cabinets, National Officers, National Directors, Foundation Trustees, Past National Presidents, and the Foundation President.Please report any name, address, officer, telephone, FAX, or E-mail changes to the Membership Department at (540) 674-5431, FAX (540) 674-2304, toll free at (877) 787-8727 ext. 306 or E-mail to [email protected]

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