Club_Officers_Handbook_2016

Growth Awards for Ruritan Members

Distinguished Member Awards (DRM) For Starting a Ruritan Club The highest individual growth and development award is the DRM Award. The designation of Distinguished Ruritan Member (DRM) is determined by the district governor or, in an area, by the Ruritan National Office. Maximum two DRMs awarded per club. 1. Requirements 1. one new Ruritan club organized 2. two new Ruritan clubs organized 3. three or more new Ruritan clubs organized 2. Time Period : Calendar year (after close of a. One new Ruritan club organized: DRM pin and recognition meal at the Ruritan National Convention. b. Two new Ruritan clubs organized: Above plus registration and one night lodging at the National Convention, reimbursed by Ruritan National. c. Three or more Ruritan clubs organized: All of the above, plus an additional 2 nights lodging at the National Convention, reimbursed by Ruritan National. 5. Award Presentation: Assigned National Representative or the Ruritan National President. 6. When Award is Presented : District and Ruritan National Conventions. charter and first dues are paid). 3. Responsible for Verifying a. District governor b. Ruritan National Office 4. Type of Award

Distinguished Member Awards (DRM) For Starting a Ruri-Teen Club The highest individual growth and development award is the DRM Award. The designation of Distinguished Ruritan Member (DRM) is determined by the district governor or, in an area, by the Ruritan National Office. Maximum two DRMs awarded per club. 1. Requirements 1. One new Ruri-Teen club organized 2. Three new Ruri-Teen clubs organized 3. Four or more new Ruri-Teen clubs organized 2. Time Period : Calendar year (after close of a. One new Ruri-Teen club organized: DRM pin and recognition meal at the Ruritan National Convention. b. Three new Ruri-Teen clubs organized: Above plus registration National Convention, reimbursed by Ruritan National. c. Four or more Ruri-Teen clubs organized: All of the above, plus an additional 1 night lodging at the National Convention, reimbursed by Ruritan National. 5. Award Presentation: Assigned National Representative or the Ruritan National President. 6. When Award is Presented : District and Ruritan National Conventions. charter and first dues are paid). 3. Responsible for Verifying a. District governor b. Ruritan National Office 4. Type of Award

Awards

District Governor Growth & Development Award 1. Requirements: Most new clubs organized for the calendar year. Three (3) or more clubs are required to qualify for this award. Also required to qualify, club charters must be closed and first quarter dues paid. 2. Time Period: January 1— December 31

3. Responsible for Verifying: Ruritan National Office 4. Type of Award: Plaque provided by Ruritan National 5. Award Presentation: Ruritan National President 6. When is Award Presented: Ruritan National Convention

Note: Any district governor whose district organizes at least three (3) clubs during the calendar year will receive a framed certificate. The district governor(s) whose district organizes the most new clubs (three or more) during the calendar year will be presented an appropriate plaque. In case of ties, equal treat‑ ment will be received.

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Revised 8/2016