Ruritan National Annual Report 2023-2024

National Bylaws Ballot Item 1 (Striking the word “Politics” and inserting the word “Principles” in Article I of the National Bylaws.) National Bylaws Ballot Item 2 ($1 per quarter dues increase effective April 1, 2024…) National Bylaws Ballot Item 3 (From membership dues shall be billed on the 1 st day of each quarter to membership dues should be billed on the 1 st business day of each quarter…) National Bylaws Ballot Item 4 (Amend bylaws creating a new Article V Exempt Charitable Organizations.)

Ballots Cast 366

Yes 216 (59%)

No 150 (41%)

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300 (81.5%) 300 (83.1%)

68 (18.5%) 61 (16.9%)

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348

250 (71.8%)

98 (28.2%)

Appeal of Board Action by Delegate 1 (Revert to 2010 ethics policy)

Ballots Cast 354

Yes 247 (69.7%) 237 (93.7%)

No 107 (30.3%) 16 (6.3%)

Appeal of Board Action by Delegate 2 (Reinstate caucuses at national convention)

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The Chair read the Teller’s Report for the Foundation Trustee and declared Alex Sowers (WV) 5-year Trustee elected. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for the National Directors and declared Leon Alt (WV), Raymond Cade (LA), Debi Davis (NC), Patty Hamilton (WV), Julie Marshall (VA), Roger Peterson (NC), and Jeff Roadcap (VA) elected. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for National President-Elect and declared Rebecca Lane (WV) elected. National Bylaws Amendments National Bylaws Amendment #1 – Striking the word “Politics” and inserting the word “Principles” in Article 1 “Name/Emblem/Politics”. The Chair read the Tellers’ Report for National Bylaws Amendment #1 and declared National Bylaw Amendment #1 failed. National Bylaws Amendment #2 – Motion for a $1 per quarter dues increase ($4 per year) for all adult/business org memberships (not including youth) to take effect April 1, 2024. The Chair read the Tellers’ Report for National Bylaws Amendment #2 and declared National Bylaw Amendment #2 adopted. National Bylaws Amendment #3 – Article III Membership/Members, Section 4: Dues and Fees. Striking the word “shall” and insert the word “should” and between 1 st and day, insert the word “business”. The Chair read the Tellers’ Report for National Bylaws Amendment #3 and declared National Bylaw Amendment #3 adopted.

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Ruritan National 2024 Annual Report