2025 Ruritan National Convention Program

2025 Ruritan National Convention National President’s Message..................................................... 4 Convention Program Co-Chairs Message. ................................. 5 Convention Sponsors. .............................................................. 6-7 Program Sponsors. ............................................................ 8-9 Wednesday Events. .................................................................. 10 Thursday Events. ................................................................ 10 Friday Training ...........................................................................11 Friday Events .............................................................................12 First Timer’s Event .....................................................................12 Opening Ceremony Reception...................................................12 Opening and Flag Ceremony. ....................................................13 Friday Business Meeting. ..................................................... 14 Tailgate Party. .............................................................................15 Saturday Morning Voting. .......................................................... 16 Saturday Business Meeting. ............................................. 17-18 Saturday Workshops. ........................................................... 19-21 Town Hall Discussion. ............................................................... 21 Saturday Installation Banquet. .................................................. 22 Sunday Worship Service. .......................................................... 23 Exhibitors/Vendors. .............................................................. 24-25 Ballot Items. ........................................................................ 26 Candidates. .................................................................... 28-42 Election Results Worksheet. ..................................................... 43 2024 National Board of Directors. ........................................ 44-45 Foundation Trustees. ................................................................ 46 Project FOCUS. ........................................................................ 46 Convention Committees. ...................................................... 47-48 General Information. ................................................................. 49 Official Business Agenda and Standing Rules ..................... 50-52

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