National Convention 2022

2022 Convention Program Committee Chair Danny Privott – 2017 National President Co-Chair Stan Turner – 2019 National Director Linward Hedgspeth– 2020 - 2021 National President Jonathan Lafollette – President’s Aide and 2019 National Director Michael Chrisley – Executive Director Myrtle Beach Welcome Message On behalf of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the 2022 Ruritan National Annual Convention. I thank you for choosing South Carolina’s premiere destination for your visit. I, along with the entire City of Myrtle Beach, pledge our full support to making your event and visit an outstanding and memorable time for all of your families and guests. Regardless of your interests, the Myrtle Beach area is a special place to experience “pleasure without intemperance, hospitality without rudeness, and jollity without coarseness.” Thank you again for choosing our destination for your special event. If this is your first visit, then I’m confident you’ll be pleased with the Grand Strand. If you are a returning visitor, then you already know that Myrtle Beach offers tremendous value and variety. We appreciate your business and invite you to contact us with any assistance you might need to make your visit a success!

Karen Riordan President & CEO Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce & Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

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