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RURITAN NEWSLETTER MARCH 2022 My fellow Ruritans, what a rollercoaster we have been on. I am excited for all of us to be getting back to our lives. The past two years have been devastating, but behind every dark cloud is a silver lining. The future of Ruritan and our success depends on all of us looking at our organization in a different light. We do a great job in our communities filling the needs as they arise. However, our footprint has been declining over the past few years. It is time that we take a serious look at us. There are three areas that need immediate attention in all levels of Ruritan. Retention of membership, bringing new members into our clubs and building new clubs. All of these are important, but for our future and success we have to concentrate on building new clubs. There are different reasons why this is the most important. Our adjoining communities are in dire need of our services. We are the only community service organization in America that fills the needs of the community in which we are located. We have new leaders coming into districts and National, and they will have new ideas. New ideas build strength. This will generate excitement. It will increase our footprint in filling the needs of these new communities. Many more reasons can be added. If we look at our history, our greatest growth came when our country was in stress. We were founded during the depression. At the end of World War II, we had lots of clubs formed. The last time this happened was at the end of the Vietnam conflict. We have just gone thru the greatest stress on us and our communities that most of us have ever experienced. It is time that we get back to the basics that our forefathers envisioned. Our communities are begging for help and support, as well as opportuities to give back in meaningful ways. This provides an open door for Ruritan to expand its footprint. My challenge to all of our districts is to form four new clubs this year. This is a very obtainable goal. We have leaders who have committed to help you. All you need to do is ask. When you change your THINKING You change your BELIEFS

When you change your BELIEFS You change your EXPECTATIONS When you change your EXPECTATIONS You change your ATTITUDE When you change your ATTITUDE You change your BEHAVIOR When you change your BEHAVIOR You change your PERFORMANCE When you change your PERFORMANCE You change RURITAN TOGETHER AS A TEAM WE WILL SUCCEED

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022

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 this year. Some of the items inside are:

District Foundation Promotion Chairs.................18 2022 National Convention Ballot Results............19 Club Anniversaries..............................................20-21 Harrassment Policy.............................................22 Ruritan Membership............................................23 Member Information Change Form.....................24 Invitation to Membership.....................................25-26 WANTED Contest ..............................................27-28 Photo Consent Form...........................................29 Liability Insurance Information............................30-31 Loss Prevention Worksheet................................32-36 Child Protection Policy........................................37 IRS 990 Information............................................38 MMS Member Page............................................39

Message from President Glen. ...........................1 2022 Ruritan Forever Incentive...........................2 Ruritan Forever ..................................................3 President’s Gold Key. .........................................4 National Executive Committee............................5 National Board....................................................6-7 Assigned District Representatives .....................7 Foundation President’s Message........................8 Foundation Trustees...........................................9 National Staff Directory .......................................10-11 District/Area Governors.......................................12-13 Lt. Governors......................................................14-15 Leadership Development Coordinators. .............16 District Growth & Development Chairs. ..............17

New Ruritan Forever Incentive for 2022!

Ruritan Members who participate in the Ruritan Forever program either by making the purchase themselves or having been given the Ruritan Forever distinction, are planting trees under whose shade they will not sit. They are guaranteeing the continuation of their beloved Ruritan organization. With every Ruritan Forever membership, the organization is as- sured an annual endowment equal to a year of National dues after the member passes.

In 2022, we will continue to focus on the Ruritan Forever program under the guidance

of President Glen Broadwater and First Lady Linda. Throughout the year 2022, each new Ruritan Forever recipient will receive a Ruritan Forever Polo at no charge. This high-quality polo has the Holland Monument embroidered and resembles the Ruritan Forever Pin. If you are already a Ruritan Forever, you can purchase this polo for $65-$70 by calling Sarah Kelly at 877-787-8727, Ext. 313, or by emailing Sarah.Kelly@ruritan.org.

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Ruritan Awards Guidelines for Awards and Recognition Programs

Growth Awards for Ruritan Members

President’s Golden Key Award Effective July 1, 1998 Lapel pin to honor Ruritan members that recruit new members. 1. Requirements: Recruiters who bring in two (2) or more adult members, or youth members in adult Ruritan clubs, are eligible to receive lapel pin. Recruiters who bring in five (5) members are eligible to receive a “5

President’s Golden Key Award Request (Print or type, use only one request per recruiter)

Club: _____________________________________________________ Club No._________________ District: _____________________________________________________ Recruiter’s Name: _______________________________________________________________ New Members’ Names Month Reported to Ruritan National _____________________________________________________ _______________________ _____________________________________________________ _______________________

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Club Secretary Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________ member bar” that attaches to pin. Recruiters who bring in ten (10) members are eligible to receive a “10 member bar” that attaches to pin and a plaque. Recruiter that brings in the most new members will receive one free Ruritan National Convention registration and national recognition. 2. Time Period: From July 1 - December 31, 1998. Annually thereafter. 3. Responsible for Verifying: Club requests this award in writing from the Ruritan National Office. Request submitted by the club secretary. Ruritan National Office will verify from club records. 4. Type of Award : Two members: Lapel pin. Five members: “5 member” bar. Ten members: “10 member” bar and plaque. Any member recruiting 65 or more Ruritan members in their lifetime will receive Ruritan Forever designation and award. Top recruiter: one free Ruritan National Convention registration and national recognition. 5. Award Presentation: Lapel pin and bars: club president. Plaque (10 members only): district governor. Top Recruiter: Ruritan National President 6. When Presented : Lapel pin: appropriate club meeting. Plaque (10 members only): district convention. National recognition at Ruritan National Convention. Cut Request Form Along Dotted Lines and Mail to: Ruritan National, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, VA 24084 1. Requirements: Organize two new adult Ruritan clubs in a calendar year or four new Ruritan clubs in any period after August 1998. Must also meet the qualifications for DRM for each club (i.e. after close of charter and first dues are paid). 2 Responsible for Verifying: Ruritan National Office will verify from club records. 3. Type of Award : Lapel pin and plaque. Ruritan Forever designation. 4. Award Presentation: Presentation made by Ruritan National President at the Ruritan National Convention. NOTE ABOUT E-MAILING AWARD FORMS: Ruritan awards applications and/or forms WILL be accepted digitally and by e-mail provided the appropriate recipient has an e-mail address. It is your responsibility to locate that e-mail address and the form(s) you create on your computer must contain ALL of the information required for the award. Please keep a printed copy of your e-mail for your files showing dates sent, etc. Signatures may be omitted when a form is sent digitally, however judges may make contact with designated signees for verification, so their names must be on the form. All award applications and/or forms must still be received on the appropriate deadlines. J.J.Gwaltney Award Lapel pin and plaque. Lifetime of dues free membership in Ruritan

Awards

Revised 8/2011

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National Board 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) Committee Assignments

Budget and Finance Linward Hedgspeth (Chair) Michael Morrison (President- Elect) David Thompson (Treasurer) Bill Robins (Non-board mem- ber, 2nd yr) Gary Swink (Non-board member, 1st yr)

Publications David Hartgrove (Chair) Joe Jaynes (Secretary) Lynn Fillers Debi Davis (Non-board member) Sandra Lowe (Non-board member) Growth, Development and Member Retention Patsy Shelton (Chair) Steve Kidwell (Secretary) Roger Davis 2023 Convention Kingsport, TN Rick Poff (Chair) Glen Broadwater (President) Song Leader Donna Poulton Chaplain Patsy Shelton Sergeant of Arms (NBOD) Ken Paugh (Chair) David Hartgrove Parliamentarian (NBOD) Don Nance Nominating Committee for 2023 Officers (non-board members) Jimmy Bristow (Chair) Gary Taylor Jayson Duncan

2022 National President Glen Broadwater 10336 Nickelsville Hwy Nickelsville, VA 24271 Home: 276-479-2648 Cell: 423-306-0779 Spouse: Linda hgbh2o@hotmail.com

National President Elect Michael W. Morrison 2191 Commins Road Aylett VA 23009 Home: 804-513-5389 Cell: 804-513-5389 mikey1168@msn.com

Advancement Roy Wallen (Chair) Becky Lane (Secretary) Cassandra Flanagan

Bylaws (Governance) Dennis Bagnell (Chair) George Brothers (Secretary) Ronnie Reid Youth Mike Wright (Chair) David Hogan (Secretary) Perry Marshman Leadership Development Cleve Wright (Chair) Melody Davis (Secretary) Donna Poulton Publicity/Public Relations Ken Paugh (Chair) Paul Lewis (Secretary) Zach McCallie

National Secretary James M Mills Jr 55 Hickory Trail Dallas, GA 30132-1460 Home: 404-431-2830 Cell: 404-431-2830 Spouse: Vicky james.m.mills.jr@gmail. com

National Treasurer David Thompson 18607 Stonewall Dr Dinwiddie, VA 23841-2237 Home: 804-469-7401 Cell: 804-704-4026 Spouse: Jody dsthomps1999@gmail.com

2020-21 National President Linward Hedgspeth 2714 Red Valley Dr Rougemont, NC 27572 Home: 919-477-5410 Cell: 919-724-7633 Spouse: Anne lhedgspeth@gmail.com

Executive Director Sarah Kelly PO Box 487 Dublin, VA 24084 Office: 540-674-5431 Ext.305 sarah.kelly@ruritan.org

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Third Year Directors

Second Year Directors

Melody D Davis 1241 Phillips Trail Virgilina, VA 24598 Home: 434-222-4026 Cell: 434-222-4026 dmelodyd@hotmail.com

George Brothers 6 Lakemont Cir

Dennis Bagnell 1807 Cedar Hill Rd Clear Brook, VA 22624 Cell: 540-535-6166 Spouse: Denise bagnelld@yahoo.com

David B Hartgrove 6404 Yuma Road Gate City, VA 24251 Home: 276-386-9228 Cell: 423-534-9228 Spouse: Diane hartgrov@mounet.com

Durham, NC 27703 Home: 919-596-7860 Cell: 919-818-2686 Spouse: Tina gbroth4117@aol.com

Kenneth E Paugh 105 Shellbark Lane Keyser, WV 26726 Home: 304-533-3182 Cell: 304-533-3182 Spouse: Judy juken2006@frontier.com

Patsy Shelton 164 Magnolia Drive Greeneville, TN 37743 Home: 423-525-5111 Cell: 423-426-3632 Spouse: Calvin patsy_shelton01@ comcast.net

David C Hogan 2291 NC Hwy 704 W Lawsonville, NC 27022 Home: 336-607-4944 Cell: 336-607-4944 davidhogan74@gmail.com

Joe E. Jaynes 80 Caney Creek Ln. Greeneville, TN 37745 Home: 423-329-2959 Cell: 423-329-2959 jejaynes2@outlook.com

Roy E Wallen 164 Scenic Hill Lane Lenoir City, TN 37771 Home: 865-986-6985 Cell: 865-591-3032 Spouse: Brenda roywallen@ymail.com

Mike Wright P.O. Box 8

Steve Kidwell 1500 Rohrersville Rd Knoxville, MD 21758 Home: 301-834-9462 Cell: 240-344-0585 eskidwell70@gmail.com

Rebecca Lane 5221 Trevino Drive McGaheysville, VA 22840 Home: 540-746-2326 Cell: 540-746-2326 bucateqimax@gmail.com

Robertsville, OH 44670 Home: 330-771-4417 Cell: 330-771-4417 Spouse: Kathy wrightfrmn@aol.com

Cleve Wright 104 Queen Mary Court Williamsburg, VA 23188 Home: 757-565-2261 Cell: 757-719-2370 Spouse: Michelle cleve.wright@outlook.com

Paul Lewis 5818 Us Hwy 220 South Moorefield, WV 26836 Home: 304-538-6515 Cell: 304-257-3268 Spouse: Nancy hardyeoc@hardynet.com

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Assigned District Representatives

First Year Directors

HOLLAND

THOMPSON, DAVID DAVIS, ROGER LANE, REBECCA WRIGHT, CLEVE WRIGHT, CLEVE

CHESAPEAKE

RAPPAHANNOCK

APPOMATTOX

PEAKS OF OTTER SOUTHWEST VA

FILLERS, LYNN NATURAL BRIDGE FLANAGAN, CASSANDRA WOODROW WILSON BAGNELL, DENNIS ROCKINGHAM MARSHMAN, PERRY POTOMAC LEWIS, PAUL ALBEMARLE REID, RONNIE ROANOKE DAVIS, MELODY ROCKY MT/DURHAM BROTHERS, GEORGE GREENVILLE/GOLDSBORO BROTHERS, GEORGE CAPE FEAR REID, RONNIE SPARTAN MCALLIE, ZACH COLUMBIA POULTON, DONNA UPPER WV LANE, REBECCA LOWER WV PAUGH, KEN BLUEGRASS JAYNES, JOE TENNESSEAN HARTGROVE, DAVE CHEROKEE MCALLIE, ZACH GEORGIA/ N AL POULTON, DONNA HERMITAGE WALLEN, ROY ALABAMA/FLORIDA HEDGSPETH, LINWARD OHIO WRIGHT, MIKE WESTERN NC SHELTON, PATSY DELMARVA/NJ MARSHMAN, PERRY PIEDMONT SHELTON, PATSY DAN RIVER HOGAN, DAVID LINCOLNLAND KIDWELL, STEVE NEW RIVER FILLERS, LYNN DAVY CROCKETT HARTGROVE, DAVID SMOKY MOUNTAIN JAYNES, JOE MIDDLE AMERICA KELLY, SARAH RAPIDAN DAVIS, ROGER TALL CORN HEDGSPETH, LINWARD OPPORTUNITY LAND MILLS, JAMES GREAT PLAINS LEWIS, PAUL GULF AREA WALLEN, ROY NEW YORK AREA KIDWELL, STEVE

Lynn Fillers 4840 Kelley Gap Rd Greeneville, TN 37743 Home: 423-608-9597 Cell: 423-608-9597 Spouse: Della Sue lynnfillers15@gmail.com

Roger A. Davis 12101 Yucca Drive N. Chesterfield, VA 23236 Cell: 804-914-6827 Spouse: Ann rajjir001@gmail.com

Zachary McCallie 365 Scenic Hill Lane Lenoir City TN 37771 Home: 865-924-3455 Cell: 865)-924-3455 eqcoachcuz@gmail.com

Cassandra Flanagan 8346 Delray Rd Delray, WV 26714 Home: 304-496-7312 Cell: 540-454-1764 Spouse: Bryan cassandra.flanagan@ thermofisher.com

Donna Jo Poulton 30 Aeronca Rd Belton, SC 29627 Home: 864-617-5572 Cell: 864-617-5572 Spouse: Danny donnajorocks@gmail. com

Perry Marshman 22303 Constitution Hwy Unionville VA 22567 Home: 540-718-2377 Cell: 540-718-2377 perrymarshman@aol .com

Ronnie L. Reid 1107 Cadence Lane Durham NC 27703 Phone: 919-536-9784 Spouse: Cindy rmdruritan@live.com rreid1107cl@gmail.com

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Message From 2022 Foundation President O.H. Bobbitt III

form must be returned to the RNF office not later than June 30, 2022. Tom Downing Fellows continue to be a major funding source for the Ruritan National Foundation. As a reminder, a Tom Downing Fellowship is an excellent way to recognize a Ruritan or non-Ruritan. Through the gen- erosity of an anonymous donor, there are 20 matching grants available to help fund Tom Downing Fellowships. The district, club, or individual who wants to award the Tom Downing Fellowship will need to contact the Ruritan National Foundation office to get details. The matching grant will fund $250 of the $500 donation and is on a first come first service basis. For two years, the RNF Trustees have proactive- ly cancelled Foundation Weekend. It is the intention of the Trustees to have Foundation Weekend in 2022. More information will be coming soon. We would also like to welcome Josh Adams to the RNF Trustees. In addition, Brent Wheeler will be serving as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the RNF Trustees. Each of the Trustees are available to answer any questions you or your club may have about Build Your Dollar, Endowed/Contract Funds, or any RNF relat- ed question. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the Trustees with your questions. The RNF Trustees will also be sending periodic RNF Blasts with timely informa- tion. Last, but definitely not least, we would like to thank Bessie McCormick. Bessie serves in the National Office as the Foundation Specialist. Bessie has made significant advances in maintaining Foundation records and providing timely statements and other information to our Ruritans. Thanks to each of you, your club, and your dis- trict for your past support of your Ruritan National Foun- dation and we look forward to a successful 2022.

First, on behalf of the Ruritan National Founda- tion, I would like to thank Brent Wheeler for serving as President of your Ruritan National Foundation for 2020 and 2021. Though her service was unique, it allowed the Ruritan National Foundation Trustees to determine that the business of the RNF could be handled effectively and efficiently through Teams meetings and email. Second, I want to highlight some of the accom- plishments of your Ruritan National Foundation in 2020 and 2021. • Through the efforts of the Trustees, many of the exceptions with the Endowed/Contract funds have been corrected. In addition, ALL new con- tracted funds use one of the two contract options: Perpetual or 20-year limited term. • The RNF Trustees have continue to meet with the Investment Advisor during this time period to protect the principal of the Foundation while con- tinuing to allow growth. • The RNF Trustees realized that the Operation We Care program was not structured to allow the best service to our Ruritan communities. We be- gan discussions with the Ruritan National Board to find a way for the Operation We Care program to be restructured to better serve our communi- ties. • The RNF Trustees strived to be proactive during this unique time over the last two years especial- ly in the education world. As such, we extended several deadlines to allow scholarship awards to be claimed. In addition, we began discussions around how to make the Build Your Dollar program more attractive for our Ruritan Clubs. Several options are being discussed and will be rolled out over the next several years. BUT for the first time, for 2022 award year the Foundation’s BY$ award will be $750. This is a 150% return on your club’s $300 deposit. As a reminder, the Build Your Dollar claim

Consider a Tom Downing Fellow

The Tom Downing Fellow, named after one of the founders of Ruritan, is a great way to honor an individual for their service and dedication. A Tom Downing Fellow is made with a single, lump sum contribution of $500. The recipient will receive a plaque and a unique lapel pin designed in the likeness of Tom Downing. Once presented, the designation as a

To purchase a Tom Downing Fellow contact Bessie McCormick in the Foundation Department. 540-674-5431 Ext. 302

Tom Downing Fellow will be a lasting honor.

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Ruritan National Foundation Trustees The Ruritan National Foundation is administered 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 501(c)(3) organization, are fully tax-deductible.

Foundation President O. H. Bobbitt, III 3744 Brookneal Hwy Gladys. VA 24554 Home/Cell: 434-944-3505 Spouse: Deborah winfallb@gmail.com

Foundation Vice President Graham Bryant 7446 Seven Springs Rd Mechanicsville. VA 23111 Home: 434-470-2992 Spouse: Mary grahamkbryant@gmail.com

Foundation Treasurer Phillip A. Bradshaw PO Box 1 Carrsville. VA 23315 Home: 757-562-2316 Cell: 757-377-7178 Spouse: Stella pbradshaw56@aol. com

Foundation Secretary Clinton Guy Cox 106 Western Drive Kingwood. WV 26537 Home: 304-329- 2290 Cell: 681-668-7415 Spouse: Linda cox4a5@breezeline.com

Foundation Promotion Chair Josh Adams 2950 Courthouse Road N. Chesterfield VA 23236 Home: (804) 675-4593 Cell: (804) 898-4894 joshadams@verizon.net

Foundation District Assignments

District

Trustee

District

Trustee

Holland

Phillip Bradshaw Phillip Bradshaw O.H. Bobbitt Graham Bryant

Cherokee

Brent Wheeler Brent Wheeler Brent Wheeler

Chesapeake Rappahannock

Georgia-N Alabama

Hermitage

Appomattox

Alabama-Florida

Guy Cox

Peaks Of Otter

Graham Bryant

Ohio Guy Cox Western North Carolina Josh Adams Delmarva-New Jersey Josh Adams Piedmont Guy Cox Dan River Guy Cox Lincolnland

Southwest Virginia Natural Bridge Woodrow Wilson

Phillip Bradshaw

O.H. Bobbitt

O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt

Rockingham

Potomac Albemarle Roanoke

Phillip Bradshaw Graham Bryant

Phillip Bradshaw Phillip Bradshaw O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt O.H. Bobbitt Graham Bryant

New River

Josh Adams Josh Adams

Davy Crockett Smoky Mountain Middle America

Rocky Mt-Durham Greenville-Goldsboro

Josh Adams

Cape Fear

Josh Adams

Rapidan Tall Corn

Spartan

Phillip Bradshaw Phillip Bradshaw

Columbia

Opportunity Land Great Plains Area

Upper West Virginia Lower West Virginia

Guy Cox Guy Cox

Gulf Area

Bluegrass

Phillip Bradshaw Brent Wheeler

New York Area

Tennessean

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022 Ruritan National Staff

Sarah Kelly Executive Director - Voice Mail 305 sarah.kelly@ruritan.org

Sarah is the chief operating officer of Ruritan National and Ruritan National Foundation. She 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 event 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.

Craig Whitt Membership/Member Services - Voice Mail 312 craig.whitt@ruritan.org All questions and concerns are initially handled through Craig. He distributes general information and answers questions about using the Member Management System. Craig enters new club information, new member information and makes changes to membership records (address, telephone, etc.) that aren’t made by members directly or club officers. Craig prepares new club charter kits and new member kits. He is responsible for Blue Ribbon, Outstanding Club President and Outstanding Club Secretary research. He is also responsible for

preparing Community Service awards and club anniversary certificates. He processes quarterly reports, district officer reports, national officer reports, President’s Golden Key, WANTED contest entries, and maintains the central filing system and current National candidate lists.

Bessie McCormick Foundation - Voice Mail 302 foundation@ruritan.org

Bessie works with the Ruritan National Foundation both in receiving donations and dispensing grants and scholarships. She maintains records for the Build Your Dollars (BY$) program and endowed funds (contract funds). She is also responsible for processing Tom Downing awards. Bessie maintains the Foundation information on the website.

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022 Ruritan National Staff

Diane Lawson Media & Publications - Voice Mail 306 diane.lawson@ruritan.org

Diane is responsible for the production of the RURITAN magazine, the March Newsletter, club and district officer handbooks, community service guides, brochures, and all other publications. She works with graphic design, typesetting, layout, and production. She is responsible for planning, assembling, and distributing club kit material.

Kory Wirt Accounting - Voice Mail 310 ruritanaccts@ruritan.org Kory is responsible for club and district billings and district statistics, accounts payable and receivable, monthly financial statements, and expense vouchers. He is also responsible for federal and state tax reports, year-end financial statements and preparation for annual report. Kory coordinates processes with Membership, Accounting, and Foundation departments of Ruritan National.

Crystal Andrews Events - Voice Mail 304 crystal.andrews@ruritan.org

Crystal is responsible for advance planning and on-site execution of the annual National Convention, Summer Leadership Conference and Youth Camp. She also gathers data on future convention sites from potential locations.

Chris Pugh Part-Time Support service@ruritan.org

Chris has retired after 20 years on the Ruritan staff but continues part-time. She can provide support to leaders in the areas of growth and development – including community assessment and research. She also works developing Ruritan graphic design. Chris maintains the Ruritan National website, and keeps leaders informed through Constant Contact. She works with clubs on questions concerning the IRS 990 forms and insurance.

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Ruritan District/Area Governors District 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 15, based on the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

1 Holland John F Curling

2 Chesapeake Ralph D. Cantrell 7322 Pickette Ave Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Home: 804-730-1322 rcant97@aol.com

3 Rappahannock Graham Overman 12 Burke Circle Hamilton, VA 20158 Home: 540-338-7426 overmnw@gmail.com

4 Appomattox Julie J. Marshall 310 Ravenscroft Dr N Chesterfield, VA 23236 Home: 804-519-4476 Cell: 804-519-4476 jjmarshall2010@gmail.com

5 Peaks Of Otter Deborah I Bobbitt 3744 Brookneal Hwy Gladys, VA 24554 Home: 434-944-3465 Cell: 434-944-3465 dbwinfall1@gmail.com

306 E Church Street Wakefield, VA 23888 Home: 757-647-9009 Cell: 757-899-4207 rainjc@msn.com

6 Southwest Virginia Jimmy Sheets 5115 Bloom Lane Atkins, VA 24311

7 Natural Bridge Cindy Durham 205 Pioneer Rd Covington, VA 24426 Home: 540-965-5485 Cell: 540-968-0638 durhamsx5@aim.com

8 Woodrow Wilson Douglas A Britt 230 Jerusalem Chapel Rd Churchville, VA 24421 Home: 540-292-9721 queencityfuneralcoach@ gmail.com

9 Rockingham Thomas H.E. Drinkwater 2908 St. Davids Church Rd Fort Valley, VA 22652 Home: 540-933-6856 Cell: 540-229-7744 drinkwat1@earthlink.net

10 Potomac Erich G Fronck 1227 Koontztown Rd Hedgesville, WV 25427 Home: 304-274-2713 Cell: 304-671-8559 Efronck@gmail.com

Home: 276-782-2249 Cell: 276-782-2249 jimmysheets83@yahoo.com

12 Roanoke George T Holliday

11 Albemarle James M Shepard 694 Body Rd Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Home: 252-335-1798 Cell: 757-592-7316 jmikeshepard@hotmail.com

13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Johnny R. Johnson 3341 Tom Stevens Rd Snow Camp, NC 27349 Home: 919-663-3872 Cell: 919-548-7372 jjohnson7343@yahoo.com

14 Greenville-Goldsboro Joyce Elizabeth Maney 101 Baby Bear Rd Vanceboro, NC 28586 Home: 252-244-2614 Cell: 607-745-0609 royjoymaney@yahoo.com

15 Cape Fear Rodger L Nicely

1204 Jenny Harrison Rd Williamston, NC 27892 Home: 252-809-2178 Cell: gtholliday22@yahoo.com

934 Roberts Road Sanford, NC 27332 Home: 919-498-3008 rnicely@windstream.net

19 Upper West Virginia Robert D. Combs P. O. Box 815 Augusta, WV 26704 Home: 304-359-0652 Cell: 304-359-0652 hangingrock12@outlook.com

20 Lower West Virginia Patty A Hamilton 1218 Thompson Ave. Bluefield, WV 24701 Home: 304-920-2055 Cell: 304-920-2055 paahamilton@yahoo.com

16 Spartan Danny Phillips

17 Columbia Fran S Bristow 2119 Lazy Pines Dr W. Columbia, SC 29169 Home: 803-791-0177 Cell: 803-960-4174 fbristow12@gmail.com

21 Bluegrass Sandra Lynn Powell 113 Arington Lane Pleasureville, KY 40057 Home: 502-220-3322 Cell: 502-220-3322 powellsl95@gmail.com

550 Old Converse Rd Spartanburg, SC 29307 Home: 864-579-2586 Cell: 864-680-2325 dannyp@jfblakely.com

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26 Hermitage Carol Ann Watson 536 Watson Road Jackson, TN 38305 Home: 731-424-1645 Cell: 731-695-1472 cawatson1218@att.net

22 Tennessean Mekey Wilmoth 133 Wood Lane

23 Cherokee James C Dobbs 3494 Georgetown Dr NW Cleveland, TN 37312 Home: 423-284-7514 Cell: 423-284-7514 jamdob52@bellsouth.net

24 Georgia-North Alabama Les Hopper 5 Dixie Park Rd NE Rome, GA 30165 Home: 706-295-5446 Cell: 706-266-7343 leshopper@bellsouth.net

27 Alabama-Florida Marc Wahler Sr

1590 Lee Rd 279 Salem, AL 36874 Home: 334-297-9978 Cell: 706-341-6707 marcsgunshop@yahoo.com

Church Hill, TN 37642 Home: 423-357-7986 Cell: 423-416-2280 babypanda_48@icloud.com

30 Delmarva-New Jersey Frank D Bradley Jr. 23596 Shufelt Rd Seaford, DE 19973 Home: 302-745-6077 Cell: 302-745-6077 frankdbradleyjr@gmail.com

29 Western North Carolina Shandy D Gossett 1910 Bristol Creek Ave Morganton, NC 28655 Home: 828-640-2531 Cell: 828-640-2531 shandydenton89@gmail.com

31 Piedmont Ronald L Snow

28 Ohio John R Biery 16838 Rt 14 North Benton, OH 44449 Home: 330-770-9492 Cell: 330-770-9492 52jbiery@gmail.com

32 Dan River Roger Gammons 3761 Hatcher’s Chapel Rd Claudville, VA 24076 Home: 276-694-7190 rogerngammons@gmail. com

542 Stanford Ch Rd Siloam, NC 27047 Home: 336-813-2550 snowbird1923@outlook. com

33 Lincolnland Beverly Tanner 1069 Co Rd 1850 E Fairfield, IL 62837

35 Davy Crockett Calvin Shelton 164 Magnolia Drive

36 Smoky Mountain Thomas Curtis 900 Hwy 360 Vonore, TN 37885 Home: 423-884-6398 tfcurtis@tds.net

37 Middle America Terry Johnston 211 Bay St

34 New River Dan Boyer 92 Oriole Lane Galax, VA 24333 Home: 276-236-3185 jetmail@embarqmail.com

Greeneville, TN 37743 Home: 423-525-5111 Cell: 423-948-9275 john_shelton01@comcast.net

Bronson, KS 66716 Home: 620-939-4993 TerryJohnstonTire@gmail. com

Home: 618-842-3386 Cell: 618-516-3386 btanner1069@gmail.com

39 Rapidan Perry F Marshman 22303 Constitution Hwy Unionville, VA 22567 Home: 540-854-5026 Cell: 540-718-2377 perrymarshman@aol.com

40 Tall Corn Rusty Clayton PO Box 518 Brooklyn, IA 52211 Home: 641-990-4304 brooktruevalue@netins.net

41 Opportunity Land None Listed

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022

District/Area Lt. Governors Lt. 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 15, based on the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS.

1 Holland None Listed

2 Chesapeake None Listed

3 Rappahannock Natalie Larrick

4 Appomattox Chris Wittan 8937 Rustic Rd

5 Peaks of Otter Timothy Robertson 370 Ridgewood Circle Evington, VA 24550 Home: 434-851-5246 Cell: 434-851-5246 trobertson370@gmail.com

200 Sanctuary Drive Winchester, VA 22603 Home: 540-858-2819 Cell: 540-450-6117 nwhitacre306@gmail.com

Richmond, VA 23235 Home: 804-272-4877 Cell: 804-437-8589 cgwittan@gmail.com

7 Natural Bridge Marian L. Paxton P.O. Box 1015

8 Woodrow Wilson Steve Landes 4117 Lee Hwy Weyers Cave, VA 24486 Home: 540-234-9602 steve@stevelandes.com

9 Rockingham Jeff Roadcap

10 Potomac Deborah Carroll 194 Slim Lane Falling Waters, WV 25419 Home: 301-748-4796 Cell: 301-748-4796 dcsdar65@aol.com

6 Southwest Virginia None Listed

11647 Turleytown Rd Broadway, VA 22815 Home: 540-896-1164 Cell: 540-908-0010 JDRoadcap@gmail.com

Covington, VA 24426 Home: 843-496-2664 Cell: 843-496-2664 marianpaxton@gmail.com

1 3 Rocky Mt.-Durham Marshall T. Ross 5108 Sky Lane Drive Durham, NC 27704 Home: 919-596-2602 Cell: 919-604-1995 countryfiremarshall@yahoo. com

11 Albemarle None Listed

12 Roanoke None Listed

14 Greenville-Goldsboro None Listed

15 Cape Fear Roger Clark Peterson 3090 Preacher Henry Rd Faison, NC 28341 Home: 910-594-0160 Cell: 910-214-0291 r44peterson@gmail.com

16 Spartan Donna Jo Poulton 30 Aeronca Rd Belton, SC 29627 Home: 864-617-5572 Cell: 864-617-5572 donnajorocks@gmail.com

17 Columbia Ginger G Hardee

20 Lower West Virginia Ada Cox P.O Box 241 Craigsville, WV 26205 Home: 304-651-6163 Cell: 304-651-6163

21 Bluegrass None Listed

19 Upper West Virginia Sandra Timbrook 8346 Delray Road Delray, WV 26714 Home: 304-496-7312 Cell: 304-703-3618 snorthriverfarms@gmail. com

162 Stabler Hill Road Swansea, SC 29160 Home: 803-791-8103 Cell: 803-518-0520 ghardee@bellsouth.net

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022

22 Tennessean Gary Collier 3089 Lowrance

23 Cherokee Linda Melton

24 Georgia-North Alabama Steve D Mullis 535 Farmersville Rd Summerville, GA 30747 Home: 706-857-5967 Cell: 706-859-8496 cornpatrol@aol.com

27 Alabama-Florida None Listed

26 Hermitage None Listed

124 Carriage Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 Home: 423-650-8990 Cell: 423-650-8990 Lscw.43@gmail.com

Kingsport, TN 37660 Home: 423-480-8676 gwandgang@yahoo.com

28 Ohio David Wingett

29 Western North Carolina T.J Garrison 2107 Sheffield Ct NW Conover, NC 28613 Home: 828-315-1434 Cell: 828-315-1434 tgarrison2012@gmail.com

30 Delmarva-New Jersey Carole A Kisner 109 Logan Drive Dover, DE 19901 Home: 302-672-0183 Cell: 302-363-3948 carole.kisner@gmail.com

31 Piedmont Debi Davis

32 Dan River Barry W. Sides 100 Northridge Drive Danville, VA 24540 Home: 434-799-7816 Cell: 434-489-5222 fjsides@comcast.net

28203 Hartley Rd Beloit, OH 44609 Home: 330-466-3456 Cell: 330-466-3456 dmwingett@gmail.com

801 Cherry Grove Ch Rd Moravian Fall, NC 28654 336-921-3773 ddruritan@wilkes.net

37 Middle America None Listed 39 Rapidan None Listed 40 Tall Corn None Listed 41 Opportunity Land None Listed

33 Lincolnland Michele Zehr 5183 N State Road 545 Dubois, IN 47527 Home: 812-630-6121 micazehr@gmail.com

34 New River Dreama Johnston

35 Davy Crockett Robert Kricko 3049 Whitehouse Rd Greeneville, TN 37745 Home: 423-639-3008 Cell: 423-972-1695 rmkricko@gmail.com

36 Smoky Mountain Jay Nation P. O. Box 1348 Lenoir City, TN 37771 Home: 423-572-0228 Cell: 423-572-0228 jamesnation781@yahoo. com

649 Bertha Farms Road Barren Springs, VA 24313 Home: 540-739-4567 Cell: 540-739-4567 Dreamajohnston67@ yahoo.com

Calendar of Events On Website Ruritan National is maintaining a calendar of Ruritan events and committee meetings as well as information on office closings and staff availability. This calendar, developed through Google Calendars, can be found under the “Member Resources / Ruritan Calendar” link at http://ruritan.org. Clicking on many items provides additional detail and directions. Districts are invited to submit items to include on the calendar by e-mailing diane.lawson@ruritan.org.

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022

District Leadership Development Coordinators These 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 15, based on 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

12 Roanoke None Listed 13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Durham, NC 27703 Home: 919-596-7860 Cell: 919-818-2686 gbroth4117@aol.com 14 Greenville-Goldsboro None Listed 15 Cape Fear Laurie Guin 171 Southbrook Lane Sanford, NC 27332 Home: 910-474-6713 Cell: 910-474-6713 nrg85lag@aol.com 16 Spartan Donnie Parris 701 Birchhill Ct Lyman, SC 29365 Home: 864-249-3460 scsandlapper61@gmail. com 17 Columbia Gary Taylor 1437 Misty Circle Gilbert, SC 29054 Home: 803-356-1507 Cell: 803-331-0044 garyvon1803@gmail.com 19 Upper West Virginia Paul Lewis 5818 Us Hwy 220 South Moorefield, WV 26836 Home: 304-538-6515 Cell: 304-257-3268 Work: 304-530-0291 hardyeoc@hardynet.com 20 Lower West Virginia None Listed 21 Bluegrass None Listed George Brothers 6 Lakemont Cir

22 Tennessean Jim Smallwood

33 Lincolnland Howard Tanner 1069 Co Rd 1850 E Fairfield, IL 62837 Home: 618-842-3386 Cell: 618-516-3386 howard&beverly@nwcable. net 34 New River Rick Poff 3289 Vicker Switch Rd Christiansburg, VA 24073 Home: 540-382-0125 Cell: 540-320-8125 jopoff.jp@gmail.com 35 Davy Crockett None Listed 36 Smoky Mountain Zachary McCallie 365 Scenic Hill Lane Lenoir City, TN 37771 Home: 865-924-3455 Cell: 865-924-3455 eqcoachcuz@gmail.com 37 Middle America

Rodney J. Mustanski 11200 Countryside Ln Prince George, VA 23875 Home: 804-541-3373 mustanski.rm.2004@gmail. com 2 Chesapeake None Listed 3 Rappahannock None Listed 4 Appomattox Glenn N Johnson 142 Glenwood Circle South Hill, VA 23970 Home: 434-584-9727 Cell: 434-917-2494 cjohnsonteach@yahoo.com 5 Peaks of Otter None Listed 6 Southwest Virginia None Listed 7 Natural Bridge None Listed 8 Woodrow Wilson Linda C. Krause PO Box 218 UPS: 10 Dandelion Lane Verona, VA 24482 Home: 540-448-2842 Cell: 540-448-2842 krauseLc@gmail.com 9 Rockingham Reggie Snodgrass PO Box 28 Luray, VA 22835 Home: 540-743-4461 Cell: 540-742-7851 kenneth.snodgrass@

2072 Sharron Road Kingsport, TN 37660 Home: 423-288-4576 Cell: 423-534-2646 jims21040@charter.net

23 Cherokee Linda Melton

124 Carriage Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 Home: 423-650-8990 Cell: 423-650-8990 Lscw.43@gmail.com 24 Georgia-North Alabama None Listed 26 Hermitage None Listed 27 Alabama-Florida None Listed 28 Ohio Dave Freshly 3500 Rambo Ave

Alliance, OH 44601 Home: 330-823-3500 dhfreshly@att.net 29 Western North Carolina Lorene Reece 1095 Cedar Hills Ct SE Apt C Lenoir, NC 28645 Home: 828-292-5115 Cell: 828-292-5115 lorenereece@gmail.com 30 Delmarva-New Jersey None Listed 31 Piedmont None Listed 32 Dan River None Listed

None Listed 39 Rapidan Emily S Payne

855 Deerfield Rd Louisa, VA 23093 Home: 434-589-8797 emilyspayne@outlook.com

40 Tall Corn None Listed 41 Opportunity Land None Listed

comcast.net 10 Potomac None Listed 11 Albemarle None Listed

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022

District Growth & Development Chairs These growth & development chairs work with district cabinet members to organize new clubs within the district. The directory information provided here was as of February 15, based on the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS. 1 Holland

11 Albemarle C. Don Gregory P. O. Box 55 Gates, NC 27937 Home: 252-357-0731 Cell: 252-339-6069 gregorycd@embarqmail.com 12 Roanoke None Listed 13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Jeff Neese 3317 Windfield Ridge Rd Burlington, NC 27215 Home: 336-707-7263 Cell: 336-707-7263 jneese7@bellsouth.net 14 Greenville-Goldsboro None Listed 15 Cape Fear Neil Russell Guin 171 Southbrook Lane Sanford, NC 27332 Home: 910-474-6692 neilguin@aol.com 16 Spartan Marcia B Phillips 550 Old Converse Road Spartanburg, SC 29307 Home: 864-579-2586 Cell: 864-706-2325 marciabphillips@yahoo.com 17 Columbia James E Bristow 2119 Lazy Pines Dr West Columbia, SC 29169-5341

20 Lower West Virginia Larry Bowman 265 James Stuart Rd Lewisburg, WV 24901 Home: 304-645-4709 Cell: 304-661-2403 ldbowman84@hotmail.com 21 Bluegrass None Listed Blountville, TN 37617 Home: 423-335-8946 Cell: 423-335-8946 olingerhsd@embarqmail.com 23 Cherokee James C Dobbs 3494 Georgetown Drive NW Cleveland, TN 37312 Home: 423-284-7514 Cell: 423-284-7514 jamdob52@bellsouth.net 24 Georgia-North Alabama None Listed 26 Hermitage None Listed 27 Alabama-Florida None Listed 28 Ohio Charlie Pierce 9379 Center St North Benton, OH 44449 Home: 330-584-1915 Cell: 330-206-5473 CPierce64@yahoo.com 29 Western North Carolina Leslie D. Gentry 192 H Stanley Miller Rd Deep Gap, NC 28618 Home: 828-264-2117 adane192@gmail.com 30 Delmarva-New Jersey None Listed 22 Tennessean Gary Lee Olinger 230 Deck Lane

31 Piedmont None Listed 32 Dan River None Listed

Stanley Ray Turner 17314 Jolly Circle Windsor, VA 23487 Home: 757-357-4873 gntlmnstan@aol.com 2 Chesapeake None Listed 3 Rappahannock None Listed 4 Appomattox J Paul Folliard Po Box 453 Amelia, VA 23002

33 Lincolnland Howard Tanner 1069 Co Rd 1850 E Fairfield, IL 62837 Home: 618-842-3386 Cell: 618-516-3386 howard&beverly@nwcable.net 34 New River R Bennett Crawford 200 Cork Dr

Home: 804-561-4548 folliard1@gmail.com 5 Peaks of Otter None Listed 6 Southwest Virginia None Listed 7 Natural Bridge Lou S Rader 5301 Orchard Villas Circle Roanoke, VA 24019 Home: 540-400-7079 Cell: 540-798-2104 jlruritan82@aol.com 8 Woodrow Wilson Reggie Wine 573 Mount Pisgah Rd Mount Sidney, VA 24467 Home: 540-248-2737 Cell: 540-292-9642 reggiewine@gmail.com 9 Rockingham Virgil (Rick) G Keyton 428 Hickory Grove Circle Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Home: 540-246-4554 Cell: 540-246-4554 keyton50@aol.com 10 Potomac Randy L Huffer 5849 Broad Run Rd Jefferson, MD 21755 Home: 301-371-7795 hufferrl@hotmail.com

Blacksburg, VA 24060 Home: 540-961-5733 ben.crawford@vt.edu 35 Davy Crockett Calvin Shelton 164 Magnolia Drive

Greeneville, TN 37743 Home: 423-525-5111 Cell: 423-948-9275 john_shelton01@comcast.net 36 Smoky Mountain Roy E Wallen 164 Scenic Hill Lane Lenoir City, TN 37771 Home: 865-986-6985 Cell: 865-591-3032 roywallen@ymail.com 37 Middle America None Listed 39 Rapidan Robert A Houck 12425 Village Loop Apt. 21 Culpeper, VA 22701 Home: 540-825-2157 Cell: 540-219-3009 shirob401@gmail.com

Home: 803-960-4175 jarbristow@gmail.com 19 Upper West Virginia Paul Lewis 5818 Us Hwy 220 South Moorefield, WV 26836 Home: 304-538-6515 Cell: 304-257-3268 hardyeoc@hardynet.com

40 Tall Corn None Listed 41 Opportunity Land None Listed

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022

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 15, based on the data shown in the Member Management System (MMS). Remember- the most current directory information can always be found on the MMS. District Foundation Promotion Chairs 1 Holland

19 Upper West Virginia Cassandra Flanagan 8346 Delray Rd Delray, WV 26714 Home: 304-496-7312 Cell: 540-454-1764 cassandra.flanagan@ thermofisher.com 20 Lower West Virginia None Listed 21 Bluegrass Don Powell 113 Arington Lane Pleasureville, KY 40057 Home: 502-667-3663 Cell: 502-667-3663 Donaldp5751@gmail. com 22 Tennessean None Listed 23 Cherokee Christina Ross 605 Reynolds Bridge Rd Ocoee, TN 37361 Home: 423-123-4567 Cell: 423-704-1818 clross9387@icloud.com 24 Georgia-North Alabama Brent Wheeler 1573 Co Rd 326 Flat Rock, AL 35966 Home: 256-657-6933 Cell: 256-657-6933 btwheelernatl@aol.com 26 Hermitage None Listed 27 Alabama-Florida Marc Wahler Sr 1590 Lee Rd 279 Salem, AL 36874 Home: 334-297-9978 Cell: 706-341-6707 marcsgunshop@yahoo. com

28 Ohio Dorothy Dee Brown PO Box 276 Quaker City, OH 43773 Home: 740-679-2906 Cell: 740-680-2334 deebro930@yahoo.com 29 Western North Carolina T.J Garrison 2107 Sheffield Ct NW Conover, NC 28613 Home: 828-315-1434 Cell: 828-315-1434 tgarrison2012@gmail. com 30 Delmarva-New Jersey None Listed 31 Piedmont None Listed 32 Dan River Kevin Smith 823 Trucker Dr Ararat, VA 24053 Home: 276-251-1790 Cell: 276-229-6493 khsmith@embarqmail. com 33 Lincolnland Rita Woods 13616 N. Main St. Wheeler, IL 62479 Home: 217-925-5963 Cell: 618-240-5470 rita.woods41@gmail. com 34 New River Patricia Davis 589 Teetime Dr Galax, VA 24333 Home: 276-238-4653 Cell: 276-238-4653 pdavis460@gmail.com

35 Davy Crockett Joe Jaynes 80 Caney Creek Ln. Greeneville, TN 37745 Home: 423-329-2959 jejaynes2@outlook.com 36 Smoky Mountain Glenda Arp 4239 Ritchey Rd Loudon, TN 37774 Home: 865-599-8606 37 Middle America None Listed 39 Rapidan Florence Bakke 24 Acre Lane Palmyra, VA 22963 Home: 434-589-3388 Cell: 434-808-4872 roxnstarz@hotmail.com 40 Tall Corn None Listed 41 Opportunity Land None Listed

10 Potomac J J Bernard Lerch III 5407 Solomons Island Rd Lothian, MD 20711 Home: 410-867-2487 Cell: 410-570-7230 vjjblerch3@aol.com 124 River Shore Dr Hertford, NC 27944 Home: 252-264-3763 Cell: 252-862-7253 atspitler@gmail.com 12 Roanoke None Listed 13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Corky Camin 1621 Wrenn Rd Durham, NC 27703 Home: 919-341-8048 corkycamin@hotmail.com 14 Greenville-Goldsboro None Listed 15 Cape Fear Neil Guin 171 Southbrook Lane Sanford, NC 27332 Home: 910-474-6692 neilguin@aol.com 16 Spartan Fred Payne 1907 Bethel Rd Simpsonville, SC 29681 Home: 864-967-8923 Cell: 864-884-8899 GFredKayM@gmail.com 17 Columbia Von Taylor 1437 Misty Circle Gilbert, SC 29054 Home: 803-356-1507 taylor1803@aol.com 11 Albemarle Timothy Spitler

Murray Turner 133 Verna St Franklin, VA 23851 Home: 757-569-8607 Cell: 757-404-4587 mhturner55@aol.com 2 Chesapeake None Listed 3 Rappahannock Joe Hulver Jr 1023 Redbud Road Winchester, VA 22603 Home: 540-247-9999 Cell: 540-247-9999 joehulver@gmail.com 4 Appomattox Don Yeargan 3514 Crossings Way Midlothian, VA 23113 Home: 804-379-1342 Cell: 804-304-4273 dyeargan@verizon.net 5 Peaks Of Otter O. H. Bobbitt, III 3744 Brookneal Hwy Gladys, VA 24554 Home: 434-944-3505 Cell: 434-944-3505 winfallb@gmail.com 6 Southwest Virginia None Listed 7 Natural Bridge Dianne Swink 84 Mooreland Blvd Lexington, VA 24450 Home: 540-463-9384 Cell: 540-461-0712 dbswink@yahoo.com 8 Woodrow Wilson None Listed 9 Rockingham Rebecca Lane 5221 Trevino Drive McGaheysville, VA 22840 Cell: 540-746-2326 bucateqimax@gmail. com

RURITAN NEWSLETTER -- MARCH 2022

2022 National Convention Ballot Results The Delegates at the 2022 Ruritan National Convention approved all seven ballot initiatives presented. Most of the topics listed below are self-explanatory. However for a complete list of the wording of each initiative see the full overview at http:// ruritan.org.temp.realssl.com/library/746.pdf Ballot Issue #1 - passed National Convention: 1 delegate for each 5 members of adult clubs at all future national conventions

Ballot Issue #2 - passed Eliminate initiation fee of $3

Ballot Issue #3 - passed Membership dues adjustment – the delegates approved a $1 per quarter increase in the dues for all adult membership types to become effective in April 2022 (New dues are $12 per quarter per adult member or $48 per year.)

Ballot Issue #4 - passed Billing date change to first day of the quarter

Ballot Issue #5 - passed Officers and directors to continue in office if no election possible

Ballot Issue #6 - passed Eliminate reference to club attendance Ballot Issue #7 - passed Removal of duplicated district structure

If you have any questions about any of these measures and how they might affect your club, district, or zone please feel free to reach out to staff at 540.674.5431 or toll free at 877.787.8727.

Ruritan Training Videos Ruritan has had on-line training modules through the MMS for several years. New virtual training options were imple- mented in 2021 with training videos prepared by Ruritan leaders. They share their experiences from parliamentary procedure to mentoring new members. To find a complete list of the videos go to the home page of the Ruritan web- site (http://ruritan.org) and choose the Member Resources pull-down menu.

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