National Convention 2023

FRIDAY WORKSHOPS

Chartering New Clubs 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. MeadowView Ballroom C/D Jayson Duncan

You have a friend in a neighboring community that ask about Ruritan and they seem interested “What do you do now?”. Join us in talking about forming a new club in a new community or a community near you that had a club a few years ago. We will look at the steps and people that can help “you” charter a new club. We will also talk about the rewards and awards you and your club could get. Join us in learning how to grow new clubs. Let’s Make a Name in our Communities and not be a Secret 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Crockett Amphitheater Larry Bowman, Paul Lewis, Zack McCallie Showing different ways to get the Ruritan name out in the communities. Social Media Passion and Purpose This hour is all about why you have to have Passion and Purpose when getting out your message. You want to Make a Difference. To do that you have to care about the people you represent AND the people you want to reach. It has to be about them not you. Identifying Community Needs/Building Community Bridges 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Holston/Watauga Barbara Jo Newton

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Boone/Cherokee Charlie Bowman

Have you taken a look at your neighborhood lately and see what you could have in the future? Do you see those that you could help? What would you like to see changed in the future of your community? Let’s talk about it.

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