2024 Ruritan National Convention Program

Ballot Items

Ballot Item Three National Bylaws ARTICLE III Membership/Members Section 4. Dues and Fees E. Dues Payment Dates currently reads as follows: “Membership dues shall be billed on the 1st day of each quarter and payable to Ruritan National no later than the last day of January, April, July, and October. Any club which fails to pay its financial obligation to this organization, in accordance with these bylaws, may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension of its charter.” Move in sentence one to strike the word “shall” and insert the word “should” and between 1st and day, insert the word “business.” The sentence will then read “Membership dues should be billed on the 1st business day of each quarter and payable to Ruritan National no later than the last day of January, April, July and October.” Reason for the motion: This allows flexibility to Ruritan National when the 1st day of the quarter falls on a weekend or holiday. Will take effect immediately upon approval by a 2/3 vote of the delegates at the national convention.

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