Ruritan Annual Report 2022-2023

annual report Record Year Ending October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

Ruritan National

Ruritan National FOUNDATION

Serving America’s Communities Since 1928

2023 National Officers And Directors Executive Committee 2023 National President Michael W. Morrison - Aylett, VA 2023 President Elect Robin Davenport - Virginia Beach, VA National Treasurer David Thompson - Dinwiddie, VA National Secretary Juliann Poff - Christiansburg, VA 2022 National President Glen Broadwater - Nickelsville, VA Executive Director Sarah Kelly - Dublin, VA 2023 National Directors John Biery - North Benton, OH George Brothers - Durham, NC Roger Carter - Afton, TN Melody Davis - Virgilina, VA Roger Davis - N. Chesterfield, VA Lynn Fillers - Greeneville, TN Cassandra Flanagan - Delray, WV Larry Garrison - Conover, NC Billy Hobbs - Statesville, NC David Hogan - Lawsonville, NC Joe Jaynes - Johnson City, TN Steve Kidwell - Knoxville, MD Rebecca Lane - Delray, WV Paul Lewis - Moorefield, WV Perry Marshman - Unionville, VA Zachary McCallie - Lenoir City, TN

Donna Poulton - Belton, SC Ronnie Reid - Durham, NC Merlin Scales - Mt Airy, NC Pearl Underwood - Winchester, VA James Zehr - Dubois, IN

2023 National Foundation Trustees Phillip Bradshaw - Carrsville, VA Clinton Guy Cox - Kingwood, WV Josh Adams - N.Chesterfield, VA Debra Knesal - S.Chesterfield, VA Cleve Wright - Williamsburg, VA

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Executive Director’s Message

For 95 years, Ruritans have been making their communities better places to live, so I first want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your dedication, compassion, and efforts have made an incredible impact on your communities. Throughout the year, you have shown the true meaning of Ruritan. Whether providing essential services, volunteering your time, or simply being a source of strength and inspiration, your contributions have not gone unnoticed. As we look ahead to the coming year, collectively, Ruritan is setting

bold, ambitious goals to meet the needs of our neighbors, our communities, and America. Boldness and ambition are precisely what we will need to tackle the challenge before us. Ruritan has a 5-year vision of doubling our current membership and number of clubs, improving all levels of communication, and developing a learning plan to train and empower our future leaders. How? If each club welcomes five new members each year, and each district opens a new club each year, then repeats that, and repeats that again for the next five years, we WILL double. Why? Think about all the additional projects your club and district can complete with double the members. Think about all the new communities you can serve by doubling the clubs in your district. Think about all the good our clubs are doing across Ruritanland now and what we can be capable of when we call in the cavalry! There is no limit to what we can achieve! Think about the America you were blessed to have grown up in. Do you long for the “good old days?” The feeling of love and compassion for others has slipped by the wayside, and we can’t allow it to continue to slide. People need people more today than ever. People need Ruritan! The essence of our shared humanity lies in our core values of Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service. These timeless principles are guiding lights that can illuminate our path toward a brighter and more united future. By fostering Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service, we weave a tapestry of connections. Each act of kindness, every moment of understanding, and all instances of lending a helping hand contribute to the revival of civility and the creation of a society we can all be proud to belong to. Let’s remember that the power of transformation lies within our actions, our attitudes, and our commitment to one another. Let’s seize this moment to usher in an era of empathy, compassion, and genuine unity, lighting the way toward a brighter, more harmonious future. I hope you find renewed inspiration and energy to continue your incredible work. Your commitment to making your community a better place serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us that positive change is possible. Let us move forward with the knowledge that we can achieve even greater things together. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, and may the year ahead be filled with growth, joy, and continued opportunities to uplift our communities.

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National Treasurer’s Report As we look back at the results of the fiscal year, I would like to express gratitude to the Board and, in particular, to Past National President Frank Guthrie for their dedicated efforts in focusing on the collection of dues in arrears. This initiative has played a crucial role in improving our cash flow, contributing to a more stable financial position throughout this year. Each of you should be cognizant of your Club’s efforts in paying quarterly dues in a timely fashion to assure your Club is staying current in its obligations.

The Budget and Finance Committee deserves commendation for their effective income budgeting. Their meticulous planning has ensured that our financial resources were utilized wisely, leading to a positive impact on our overall financial health. However, it is important to highlight a significant factor that contributed to our positive bottom line—Ruritan Forever’s income. While this income has indeed bolstered our financial standing, it is essential to note that these funds are restricted for endowment purposes and cannot be used for regular operating expenses. The remarkable success of the Ruritan Forever program, with an overwhelming surge in participation during October-December 2022, led to an income that surpassed our initial budget projections. Upon deducting the Ruritan Forever Income from the bottom line, the organization posts a loss in an amount close to $20,000. While this is better than the initially approved budget shortfall of $32,000, this realization underscores the importance of solidifying our income stream and finding sustainable solutions for our financial stability. Regrettably, we find ourselves in a challenging position due to the historical decline in membership and a substantial increase in inflation. To address these issues, the Board is compelled to propose a dues increase for the 2024 year. However, it is important to recognize that a dues increase is a temporary solution—a band-aid for our financial challenges. The real remedy lies in fostering growth within our organization. With the average inflation rate at 5%, it is imperative that we grow at a similar rate to maintain financial equilibrium. Unfortunately, cutting expenses without compromising the quality of membership benefits is no longer a viable option. Therefore, our focus must shift towards strategic growth initiatives to ensure the long-term health and stability of our organization. In closing, I extend heartfelt thanks to the Budget and Finance Committee for their unwavering commitment and countless hours spent in preparing and presenting the budget to the Board. Your dedication has not gone unnoticed, and we appreciate the grueling effort that has been invested in this crucial task. I want to say thank you to each of you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your National Treasurer. Going forward, as we navigate the challenges ahead, let us collectively work towards a sustainable future for our organization, marked by growth, resilience, and financial stability.

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Past National Presidents

1930 *Dr. J.M. Bland -Boykins/VA 1931 *Dr. J.M. Bland -Boykins/VA 1932 *J.R. Kirk-Chuckatuck/VA 1933 *Stanley Burt-Surry/VA 1934 *C.E. Holladay-Wakefield/VA 1935 *T.V. Downing-Ivor/VA 1936 *Grayson Holt-McKenney/VA 1937 *Paul Everett-Holland/VA

1982 *James K. Rader-Bonsack-Blue Ridge/VA 1983 *James Amick-Lower Richland/SC 1984 *Ervin Miles-Southern Caswell/NC-Cherry Grove/NC 1985 *Thomas Rouse-Pinson/TN 1986 David H. Freshly-Washington/OH 1987 Bob Houck-Lignum/VA

1988 *Willis Overby-Lawsonville/NC 1989 *John Dempsey-Armuchee/GA 1990 Marion Chiles-Farragut/TN 1991 *Richard Weakley-Downing/VA 1992 *Jerry Walker-West View/SC 1993 Wayne Bettis-Camp Creek/TN 1994 *Dick Schmidt-Richlands/WV 1995 Frank Guthrie-Hickory/VA 1996 *Van Orden T. Lee-South River/MD

1938 *Marvin L. Gray-Wakefield/VA 1939 *Marvin L. Gray-Wakefield/VA 1940 *W.P. McGuire-Prince George/VA 1941 *John H. Rolston-West Rockingham/VA 1942 *Charlie Unruh-Westmoreland/VA 1943 *John Henry Powell-Chuckatuck/VA 1944 *Howard Spangler-West Rockingham/VA 1945 *L.T. Hall-Windsor/VA 1946 *Swindell Lowery-Pasquotank/NC 1947 *Howard Zigler-Plains/VA 1948 *Charlie E. Myers-Hanover/VA 1949 *Garland Gray-Waverly/VA 1950 *Curtis Old-Hickory/VA 1951 *L.W. Alford-Walterboro/SC 1952 *Mills E. Godwin-Chuckatuck/VA 1953 *Hassel Evans-Unicoi County/TN 1954 *W. H. (Bill) Brake-West Edgecombe/NC 1955 *Frank W. Kellam-Princess Anne/VA 1956 *D.R. Hill-Duncan/SC 1957 *Elmo Johnson-Mosheim/TN 1958 *Rome Schwagel-Keedysville/MD 1959 *Fred K. Betts, III-Keezletown/VA 1960 *Fulton Stokes-White Oak/NC 1961 *Robert F. Smith-Limestone/TN 1962 *Floyd Lower-Lisbon/OH 1963 *Harold Singleton-Madison Heights/VA 1964 *Russell Burgess-Augusta/WV 1965 *Robert L. Amick-Gamewell/NC 1966 *Edwin H. Ragsdale-Glendale/VA

1997 *Braxton Bell-Downing/VA 1998 Gary Taylor-Pineview/SC 1999 Rick Poff-Belmont II/VA 2000 Jim LaFollette-McPheeters Bend/TN-Church Hill/TN-Cooper Creek/TN 2001 *Elizabeth “Betty” Chaney-Silver Triangle/MD-Sudlersville/MD 2002 Millard Thacker-Rougemont/NC 2003 George Winslow-Carrollton/VA-Possum Hollow/VA 2004 John Hancock-Chesterfield/VA 2005 *Jim McKinney-Harrison/TN-Cherokee Too/TN 2006 *Joe Pancione-Augusta/WV-Bean Settlement/WV-Kirby/WV-Romney/WV 2007 Jimmy Bristow-Pineview/SC 2008 J. Wayne Outlaw-West Mount/NC-Dortches/NC-Down East Luncheon/NC 2009 Donald Worrell-Holland/VA 2010 Jerome Rodes-Smoot/WV 2011 Jayson Duncan-Pine Hall/NC-Community Angels Baldwin City/KS Wentworth NC/Germanton NC/Pine Brook NC 2012 Phyllis Lewter-City Point/VA-Great Bridge/VA 2013 *Dennis Clemmer-Middlebrook/VA-Wadlow Gap/VA 2013/2014 *Elliott Hogge-Abingdon/VA 2015 Robert F. Burton, Jr.-Chesterfield/VA-Ivor/VA 2016 Calvin Shelton-Clear Springs/TN-Hardin’s Chapel/TN 2017 Danny Privott-Inter-County/NC 2018 Clinton Guy Cox-Fellowsville/WV 2019 Larry Cassell-Jefferson/MD 2020/2021 Linward Hedgspeth-Rougemont NC 2022 Glen Broadwater-Nickelsville VA 2023 Michael W. Morrison-Eastern Henrico VA/Westmoreland County VA/ King William VA

1967 *Robert Bailey-Baileyton/TN 1968 *Charles Allen-Bluegrass/WV

1969 *Kelly L. Chapman, Jr.-New Hope/VA 1970 *Johnny R. Clark-Oak Hill-Burke/NC 1971 *Mayhew Whayland-Beaver Run/MD 1972 *Richard J. Klyne-Berlin-Ellsworth/OH 1973 *Charles Bridwell-Indian Springs/TN 1974 *L.W. Bibb, III-Brookville/VA 1975 *U.L. (Buddy) Lee, Jr.-McCullers/NC 1976 *Earl Buchanan-Allendale/IL 1977 Jerry F. Ellis-Pinson/TN 1978 Robert C. Wrenn-Meherrin/VA 1979 *J. Thomas Benfield-Point of Rocks/MD-South Strand/SC 1980 C. Edgar Cartner-Sheffield-Calahaln/NC 1981 *Robert Davis-Cosby/TN

*Deceased

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Notes to Financial Statements

INCOME Charter Fees – Charter Fees are paid to Ruritan National when a club is formed. Dues – Dues are paid quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Associate Member Dues – Dues paid quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Ruritan Student Associate Member Dues are included in this line. Ruritan Youth Dues – Dues are paid quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Ruri-Teen Member Dues – Affiliation fee is due once a school year (due by January 10) at $100 for Ruri-Teen club and $150 for a college club. Ruritan Forever Endowment – When a member, living or deceased receives a Ruritan Forever perpetual membership the money is segregated into a separate fund. This fund is used to produce income for payment of the members dues. Dues are paid for the life of the member and then perpetually. Once a member dies the dues generated are posted to the endowment income line. Merchandise Sales Gross – Sale of Ruritan apparel, and specialty items (cups, pens, etc.), materials for club use, road signs, Rudy Bears, etc. Magazine Advertising – Income from advertisements placed in the Ruritan Magazine. Capital Replacement Donations – Donations received from districts, clubs, and individuals for capital replacement projects. Interest – Income generated on bank and investment accounts. Realized Gain/Loss – Gains/loss on investments on a specific date that the investment is sold. Gains and losses are only realized if in fact the investiments are sold at that time. Foundation – The Ruritan National Foundation operates from the Ruritan National Office. The Foundation quarterly reimburses Ruritan National to offset the cost of operations. Project FOCUS - Project FOCUS operates from the Ruritan National Office. Project FOCUS annually reimburses Ruritan National to offset the cost of operations. Other – For any other income that Ruritan National receives. EXPENDITURES Executive Director Salary Salaries and Wages – Includes all National Office Staff except the Executive Director. Taxes and Employee Benefits – Federal & State income tax, social security, medicare, insurance, retirement. Office – Includes utilities, telephone, postage, supplies, maintenance, Holland memorial upkeep, equipment rental, and service. Capital Replacement Expense – Expenses that occur when replacing Capital items Other Administration – Federal and State unrelated business income tax, sales and use taxes, bank charges, bonding, professional Director’s Travel – Expenses for the travel of the National Directors. Other Travel – Officers, staff, and non board committee travel. Growth and Development – Includes membership marketing (public service announcements, billboards, statics, audio and video,) publicity and public relations, area zone governors, expansion, growth awards, and allowances. District and Club – Includes awards and officer pins, refund of 10% of dues collected to districts, district and club supplies (kit material) and shipping, liability insurance, summer leadership conference, youth conference, governors expenses to national convention, travel by area zone governors, district officer training meals and materials, magazine to members. Depreciation/Uncollected Dues Expense - Depreciation of office equipment and disbanded club expenses. Cost of Goods Sold – Cost to purchase merchandise for resale. auditing, legal services, computer programming, employee education. President’s Travel – Expenses for the travel of the National President President Elect’s Travel – Expenses for the travel of the National President Elect.

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Statement of Income and Expenses

Income

Other Administration Sales & Use Taxes Misc Bank Charges

Charter Fees

$150.00

$285.95

Active Member Dues Associate Member Dues Ruri-teen Member Dues

$756,064.00 $114,520.50 $3,700.00 $10,110.00 $1,092.00 $885,636.50 $117,394.93 $45,619.04 $4,725.00 $16,640.35 $12,473.00 -$5,628.34 $41,082.51 $4,794.88 $40,579.00 $5,000.00 $7,318.97 $318.00 $77.51

$1,180.58 $5,365.51

Square Fees

Workers Compensation

$683.14

Ruritan Student Member Dues

Audit, Programming & Professional

$22,334.86

Affiliate Member Dues Total Dues Income

Employee Training

$129.00

Non-Cash Employee Incentives

$1,489.61 $12,029.64 $43,498.29

Investment fees

Other Administration

Ruritan Forever Endowment Merchandise Sales Gross Capital Replacement Income MMS Replacement Income Youth Leadership Conference

Travel

President (4 months) President (8 months)

$3,249.16 $2,022.09 $1,952.80

Leadership Conference Realized Gain Loss

President-Elect (4 months) President-Elect (8 months)

$720.12

Dividend Income

Staff

$6,204.03

Interest

Non-Board Committees

$920.75

Gallagher Affinity Commission

Board Expense

$54,524.29 $69,593.24

Travel

Foundation

Project FOCUS

Growth & Development

Other

Credit Card Rewards Redeemed Total Regular Income

$3,998.66

Publicity and Public Relations Associate Membership Growth Growth Awards & Allowances

$8,903.61 $11,473.80 $4,928.89 $25,306.30

$1,161,045.01

Expenditures

Growth & Development

Salaries and Wages Executive Director Wages Office personnel Salaries and Wages

District & Club

$65,982.03 $224,084.76 $290,066.79

Awards, Certificates and Officers Pins

$25,812.74 $106,238.11 $59,269.65 $18,001.36 $97,072.37 $19,721.61 $8,408.23 $57,400.79

Dues Refund

District - Club Supplies & Shipping

Taxes & Employee Benefits Fica Employer Contribution Medicare Employer contribution State Unemployment Tax Federal Unemployment Tax

Information Technology

$17,271.81 $4,039.43

Bldg./Liab.//Board Accident Insurance

Leadership Conference

$238.50 $293.97

Governors to National Convention Cost of Merchandise Sold Leadership Training Meals/District & Club

Employee Insurance Employee Retirement

$71,911.18 $27,836.87 $121,591.76

$60.00

Magazine

$63,050.79 $436,050.65

Taxes & Employee Benefits

District & Club

Office Utilities

Depreciation

$13,750.44 $10,093.17 $8,108.87 $4,058.49 $8,760.90

Uncollected Dues Expense

$14,646.36 $11,498.20 $26,144.56

Telephone

Funded Depreciation

Depreciation

Postage UPS & Shipping

Supplies

Expenditures Income / loss

$1,063,378.57

Maintenance/Janitorial Holland Memorial upkeep Capital Replacement Expense

$97,666.44

$59.58 $990.57 $943.31

Equipment Service Equipment Leases

$4,361.65 $51,126.98

Office

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Income

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Expense

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Investments

Note: FY23 Investment Return Rate - 10.03%

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Balance Sheet

ASSETS

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Current Assets

Liabilities

Checking/Savings Accounts

Accounts Payable Accounts Payable

BB&T Payroll

$5,684.26 $58,695.64 $16,012.43

$623.97

BB&T Operating

Credit Card

$21,207.59 $20,915.38 $42,746.94 $7,875.00 $5,825.00 $1,192.22 $28,073.77 $15,584.55 $23,234.71 $6,829.98 $4,750.00 -$8,373.61 $20,000.00 $105,093.95 $147,840.89 $102.33 $564,459.96 $667,768.47 -$64,460.62 $114,225.13 $1,281,992.94 $1,429,833.83

BB&T Capital Replacement BB&T Operating Reserves

Dues Refund Payable Total Accounts Payable Other Current Liabilities

$683.09

BB&T Convention

$28,439.06 $1,002.14

BB&T Convention Reserves Investment Accounts Operating Reserves Ruritan Forever Reserves Capital Replacement Reserves Total Checking/Savings Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable-Clubs

Deferred Registration

Deferred Banquet

$37,122.23 $789,250.17 $200,000.00 $1,136,889.02

Accrued Payroll Taxes

Deferred Membership Dues Stare Income Taxes Withheld

Accrued Payroll Accrued Vacation

$52,886.35

Accrued Employee Retirement

Accounts Receivable Miscellaneous

$4,401.28 $57,287.63

Deferred Income-Convention Deferred Expense-Convention Reserve for Uncollected Dues Total Other Current Liabilities

Total Accounts Receivable

Other Current Assets

Prepaid Insurance

$4,956.41 $55,434.52 $60,390.93

Total Current Liabilities

Merchandise Inventory

Total Other Current Assets

Equity

Total Current Assets

$1,254,567.58

Unrestricted Net Assets Restricted Net Assets Unrealized Gain/Loss on Investments

Fixed Assets

Furniture and Fixtures

$24,839.78 -$19,158.32 $133,268.35 $13,000.00 -$120,880.84 $340,320.50 -$227,182.90 $31,059.68 $175,266.25 $1,429,833.83

Accum Deprec/Furn&Fixtures

Net Income Total Equity

MMS

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Office Equipment

Accumulated Deprec/Office

Building

Accumulated Deprec/Building

Land

Total Fixed Assets TOTAL ASSETS

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Convention Income and Expenses Income Registration $71,490.00 Banquet & Lunch $40,745.00 Room Rebates $1,000.00 Booth Rental $1,055.00 Other Convention Income (includes sponsors) $4,932.43 Total Income $119,222.43 Expense Banquet & Lunch $27,814.57 Presidents Guests $436.89 Vice Presidents Guests $436.89 First Lady's Event $16,538.14 Breakfast With President $657.00 Sunday Board Breakfast $1,560.38 Past National Officers' Event $224.00 Governors Breakfast $657.00 Governors Break $293.31 Convention Program Committee $413.53 Registration Committee $1,611.06 Sgt-st-Arms Committee $557.81 Flag Ceremony Chairman $1,508.84 Office Staff $4,584.52 Transportation of Materials $579.74 Speakers/Entertainment $15,155.25 Program Printing $2,693.57 Registration Supply & Tickets $7,310.11 Engineering/Equip/Audio Visual $16,724.19 Exhibit Booths $1,954.07 Signs $310.50 Flowers $617.10 First Timer Orientation $25.27 Total Expense $102,663.74 Total Income over Expense $16,558.69

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Project FOCUS

Balance Sheet

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

Truist Operating

$143,986.59 $143,986.59 $143,986.59 $143,986.59

Total Checking/Savings

Total Current Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Net Income

$143,986.59 $143,986.59 $143,986.59

Total Equity

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

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Ruritan/Ruri-Teen Clubs Disbanded Club Name District

Club Type

South Greene

Davy Crockett New York Area

Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular Regular

Stockbridge Valley

Davidsonville Burnt Chimeny

Potomac

Peaks of Otter

Cardinal

Ohio

Check

New River Appomattox

Downing

Carrrollton OH

Ohio

Atlee

Chesapeake Tennessean

Gravely Quinton

Delmarva-New Jersey Lower West Virginia

Bluegrass WV

Glasgow

Natural Bridge

East Union

Hermitage Bluegrass

Mt. Eden

Bakersville Cumberland Crestwood

Western North Carolina

Appomattox

Ohio

Boydton

Appomattox

Mt. Sylvan Indian River

Rocky Mt-Durham

Holland

Linwood Circle Greene County

Gulf Area Rapidan Potomac Gulf Area

Wilson Inc.

Positive Action

Easton

Delmarva-New Jersey

Fort Fredrick Area

Potomac

Thompson

Ohio

Ottaway

Davy Crockett

Harleyville

Columbia

Moneta

Peaks of Otter

* Pending Board action January 10, 2024 and will be reflected in the 2024 Annual Report statistics.

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Ruritan Forever Participants Herbie Akins James Alford Pauline Alford

Nana McKinney Jason McKinney Hazel Morrison Thomas Morrison Lorene Pearman** Billy Peck Reta Phillips Thomas Pugh Sharon Rexrode Gid Russell Jean Skipper Orville Smoot Opal Snyder Harry Spaid Leroy Thompson** Donald Thurston John Williams Henry Zimmerman Marshall Shiley William Shirey

Elwood Anderson Dennis Anderson Chandler Birx Reggie Bowman Charlie Bowman George Bradley William Canuette, Jr. Larry Cave Michael Cochran William Cross Kevin Davis Michael Durham

Alysa Everly J B Freeman Gareth Gass

Herbert Geiger Shandy Gossett Dru Hawkins Jr. Michael (Mike) Hecken Terry Hensley

**Deceased

Roger Hill ** Billy Hobbs Ann Jewell

Jennifer Kingery Shawn Kingery Sean Lydon Raymond Mallow

Sharon Martin William Martin

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Growth in Membership of Clubs

Year

Members at year end

Net Change

22-23 21-22 20-21 19-20 18-19 17-18 16-17 15-16 14-15 13-14 12-13 11-12 10-11 09-10 08-09 07-08 06-07 05-06 04-05 03-04 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

19,827 20,011 20,191 21,416 22,451 23,046 23,891 24,572 25,420 26,173 27,126 27,897 28,963 29,787 30,640 31,068 30,610 30,899 32,090 32,360 32,546 33,185 33,801 33,940 33,793 33,447 33,982 34,399 34,746 35,980 36,739 37,212

-184

-180 -1,225 -1,035

-595 -845 -681 -848 -753 -953 -771 -853 -428 458 -289 -456 -186 -639 -616 -139 147 346 -535 -417 -347 -759 -473 -301

-1,066 -824

-1,191

-1,234

These figures DO NOT include Ruri-Teens NOTE: Statistics prior to 1991 available upon request

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Growth in Number of Clubs Clubs Clubs Clubs

Net

Year 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

30-Sept.

Organized

Lost

Change

853 878 906 921 946 974

3 6 1 0 3 5

28 31 18 25 31 25 29 14 21 32 21 39 30 31 27 19 24 22 15 21 20 33 19 24 29 29 34 42 58 48 51 67

-25 -25 -17 -25 -28 -20 -23 -4 -19 -27 -16 -30 -13 -14 -18 -11 -12 -22 -10 -17 -13 -15 -37 -25 -15 -19 -9 -5 -7 +3 +9 -8

**2020

994 1017 1021 1040 1064 1092 1122 1135 1149 1146 1137 1145 1170 1190 1199 1211 1235 1240 1247 1257 1281 1294 1309 1345 1369 1384

6 10

2 5 5

9 17 17 30 28 16

4 4

12

7

11 14 17 19 12 21 27 21 23 36 48

**Adjusted to accurately reflect number of active Ruri-Teen clubs. *These figures Include Ruri-Teens

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Growth & Development Statistics - RURI-TEEN

Club Increase Decrease

Member Increase Decrease

Fiscal Start Members Members

% Change Fiscal Year

Disbanded Clubs

Clubs

Clubs

New Clubs

District #

10/1/2022 9/30/2023

10/1/2022 9/30/2023 10/1/2023

10/1/2022 9/30/2023 10/1/2022 10/1/2023

10/1/2022 9/30/2023

10/1/2022 9/30/2023

Districts

10/1/2022

1 Holland

1 3 6 3 0 0 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1

1

0 3 6 2 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

-1

0

0

0 0.00% 0 0.00% -8 -5.23% 5 10.42% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% -18 -17.82% -80 -46.51% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% -1 0.00% 0 0.00% -7 -50.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 10 0.00% -37 -72.55% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% -11 -68.75% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 2.56% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% -146 -14.81%

2 Chesapeake 3 Rappahannock 4 Appomattox 5 Peaks of Otter 7 Natural Bridge 8 Woodrow Wilson 6 Southwest Virginia

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

68

68

153

145

1

-1

48

53

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9 Rockingham 10 Potomac 11 Albemarle 12 Roanoke

101 172

83 92

1

-1

13 Rocky Mt.- Durham 14 Greenville - Goldsboro

15 Cape Fear 16 Spartan 17 Columbia

23

22

0

19 Upper West Virginia 20 Lower West Virginia

14

0 0

21 Bluegrass 22 Tennessean 23 Cherokee

23 51

33 14

2

-2

24 Georgia - North Alabama

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

26 Hermitage

27 Alabama - Florida

28 Ohio

115

115

29 Western North Carolina 30 Delmarva - New Jersey

31 Piedmont 32 Dan River 33 Lincolnland 34 New River 35 Davy Crockett 36 Smoky Mountain 37 Middle America

16

39

40

39 Rapidan 40 Tall Corn

41 Opportunity Land 52 Great Plains Area

20

20

53 Gulf Area

1

-1

55 New York Area

0

16

16

Total

37

0

6

31

-6

986

714

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Growth & Development Statistics - RURITAN

Club Increase Decrease

Member Increase Decrease

Disbanded Clubs

Fiscal Start Members

% Change Fiscal Year

Clubs

New Clubs

Clubs

Members

District #

10/1/2022 9/30/2023

10/1/2022 9/30/2023 10/1/2023

10/1/2022 9/ 3 0/2023 10/1/2022 10/1/2023

10/1/2022 9/30/2023

10/1/2022 9/30/2023

Districts

10/1/2022

1 Holland

50 42 24 33 22 13 23 30 40 23 13 33 19 17 12 27 22 17 14 11 45 26 32 45 31 17 24 30 10 13 24 8 7 8 14 4

2

48 42 23 32 22 13 23 29 38 22 12 33 19 17 12 27 21 14 13 11 45 26 30 44 32 18 22 29 10 13 24 9 6 8 14 3

-2

1577

1545

-32 -2.03% -7 -0.71% -35 -4.61% -9 -2.19% 32 17.58% -1 -0.29% -15 -2.62% 34 5.15% -1 -0.19% -14 -6.39% -16 -4.95% -12 -2.93% 10 1.03% -29 -6.73% -38 -13.57% 65 16.50% -47 -14.20% 20 13.07% -43 -15.19% -5 -6.02% -58 -6.34% 74 10.88% 54 12.62% -14 -3.19% -25 -3.89% -31 -9.81% -15 -2.72% -14 -11.38% 6 2.62% 22 2.17% 0.10% 1 14 9.03% -1 -0.33% 17 2.13% 22 4.40% -55 -7.06% 0 0.00%

2 Chesapeake 3 Rappahannock 4 Appomattox 5 Peaks of Otter 7 Natural Bridge 8 Woodrow Wilson 6 Southwest Virginia

0

986 660 759 411 182 341 572 532 219 973 323 409 155 306 798 431 280 394 331 153 283 915 500 779 871 680 428 439 642 316 229 551 123 83

979 694 724 402 214 340 557 531 205 983 307 397 169 305 815 402 242 459 284 173 240 857 522 724 871 754 482 425 617 285 235 536 109 78

1 1

-1 -1

0 1 0 0

1

9 Rockingham 10 Potomac 11 Albemarle 12 Roanoke

1 2 1 1

-1 -2 -1 -1

1015 1040

1037 1041

13 Rocky Mt.- Durham 14 Greenville - Goldsboro

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

15 Cape Fear 16 Spartan 17 Columbia

1

-1

19 Upper West Virginia 20 Lower West Virginia

1 3 1

-1 -3 -1

21 Bluegrass 22 Tennessean 23 Cherokee

24 Georgia - North Alabama

26 Hermitage

27 Alabama - Florida

1

-1

28 Ohio

29 Western North Carolina 30 Delmarva - New Jersey

2 1

-2 -1

31 Piedmont 32 Dan River 33 Lincolnland 34 New River 35 Davy Crockett 36 Smoky Mountain 37 Middle America

1 1

1 1

2 1

-2 -1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

39 Rapidan 40 Tall Corn

6 3 3 3 2 1

6 3 3 3 2 1

41 Opportunity Land 52 Great Plains Area

52 82 68 48 75

54 90 32 34 77

2 8

3.85% 9.76%

53 Gulf Area

-36 -52.94% -14 -29.17%

55 New York Area 63 Affilliate Area

2

2.67%

Total

841

3

22

822

-19

20011

19827

-184 -0.92%

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Clubs and Club Membership By State

STATE Virginia

CLUBS

MEMBERSHIP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

337 175

8508 3905 1950 1321

North Carolina Tennessee West Virginia

78 54 50 37 19 14 12 11 12

Ohio

981

Maryland

1045

South Carolina

508 246 218 276 307 278 163 183 146 100

Kentucky

Kansas

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Pennsylvania

Illinois

Delaware

9 8 6 6 6 4 4 3 3 1 2 1 1

Iowa

Indiana Georgia

New Jersey Arkansas Alabama Mississippi New York

75 72 19 51 53 57 22 28 39

Florida

Nebraska Missouri Louisiana

25 *Members in States w/No Club

TOTAL

853

20541

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2022 Blue Ribbon Clubs

1 Holland

30 Delmarva-New Jersey Burrsville 33 Lincolnland Geff Community 35 Davy Crockett Hardin’s Chapel 36 Smoky Mountain East Roane County 39 Rapidan Chancellor

Meherrin 9 Rockingham Bergton

Cross Keys-Mill Creek Keezletown Mt. Crawford Rockingham Luncheon

10 Potomac

Maugansville 13 Rocky Mt-Durham Lynns Crossroads West Edgecombe 19 Upper West Virginia Augusta WV North River WV 20 Lower West Virginia Frankford 28 Ohio Knox

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2022

Outstanding Club President

Outstanding Club Secretary

1 Holland Liberty Spring – Ronnie Matthews Meherrin – Mike Strickland 9 Rockingham Bergton – Dennis Lantz Cross Keys-Mill Creek – Elden Burkholder Keezletown – Alan Shomo Mt. Crawford – Chris Campbell Rockingham Luncheon – David Grimm 10 Potomac Maugansville – Kevin Brewer 13 Rocky Mt-Durham West Edgecombe – James Suggs, Jr. 16 Spartan Augusta Road – Starr Lynn Birx 19 Upper West Virginia Augusta WV – Corky Buckley North River WV – Bryan Flanagan

1 Holland Meherrin – Nils Carl Melkerson 7 Natural Bridge Kerrs Creek – Janet Drake 9 Rockingham Bergton – Richard Nesselrodt Cross Keys-Mill Creek – Judy Shirey Mt. Crawford – Ann Knicely Rockingham Luncheon – Deborah Black 10 Potomac Marlowe – Susan Fronck Maugansville – Martin Lumm 13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Lynns Crossroads – Geneva Ross West Edgecombe – Ricky Pitt 19 Upper West Virginia Augusta WV – Melinda Haines Landes – Heather Adams North River – Sandra Timbrook 20 Lower West Virginia Frankford – Kay Reynolds 28 Ohio Knox – Mel Albrecht 35 Davy Crockett Hardin's Chapel – Carolyn Brooks Telford – Janet Daniels 36 Smoky Mountain East Roane County – Roy Wallen 39 Rapidan Chancellor – Robert Daniel Jr.

20 Lower West Virginia Frankford – Larry Wykle 28 Ohio Knox – Jim Ramsey Jr.

30 Delmarva-New Jersey Burrsville – James Minner 35 Davy Crockett Hardin's Chapel – Tim Tarlton 36 Smoky Mountain East Roane County – Paula McCallie 39 Rapidan Chancellor – Ray Simms

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RURITANS OF THE YEAR (If a district is missing, their Ruritan of the Year may have been awarded locally but was not submitted to National) DISTRICT CLUB RURITAN 2 Chesapeake Doswell Joseph Franklin Jones 2 Chesapeake Studley Michael Lohr 4 Appomattox Spout Spring Leon Moore 6 Southwest Virginia Atkins Jerry Umbarger 8 Woodrow Wilson Middlebrook Jerry Lee Jarvis 9 Rockingham Rileyville Daniel Mowery 10 Potomac Marlowe Deborah Carroll 13 Rocky Mt.-Durham Lynns Crossroads Geneva Ross 14 Greenville-Goldsboro Vanceboro Ben Thorn 14 Greenville-Goldsboro Old Ford Charles Jeff Mault 15 Cape Fear Seventy-First Donnamarie Torres 16 Spartan Augusta Road Starr Lynn Birx 17 Columbia Pineview Rick McDermott 19 Upper West Virginia Slanesville Alex Sowers 20 Lower West Virginia Frankford Kay Reynolds 21 Bluegrass Cropper Barbara Williams 22 Tennessean Butler Eddie Kinser 23 Cherokee Westside Joyce Johnson 24 Georgia-North Alabama County Line Randy Cole 30 Delmarva-New Jersey Powellville William "Billy" Ressler 31 Piedmont Southern Caswell Freddie Oakley 32 Dan River Aaron's Creek Joyce Howerton 33 Lincolnland Allendale James Barger 35 Davy Crockett Hardins Chapel Gareth Gass 36 Smoky Mountain East Roane County Paula McCallie 39 Rapidan Three Chopt Timothy D. Jones RURI-TEENS OF THE YEAR DISTRICT CLUB RURI-TEEN 16 Spartan Generations Cody Russell 22 Tennessean Ketron Harper Blair 23 Cherokee Chattanooga Central High School Kayla Louise Ramby RUDY YOUTH OF THE YEAR DISTRICT CLUB RUDY YOUTH 9 Rockingham Mt. Crawford Caleb Landes 12 Roanoke Como Bentley Ferguson 14 Greenville-Goldsboro Vanceboro Aaliyah Whittaker 14 Greenville-Goldsboro Vanceboro Shayla Armstrong 19 Upper West Virginia Landes Emily Adams 21 Bluegrass Cropper Madison Ann Baker 22 Tennessean Butler Dalton Hudson 23 Cherokee Westside Athena Mulcahy 31 Piedmont Pine Hall Kaylee Taylor 32 Dan River Aaron's Creek Seth Marshall 36 Smoky Mountain East Roane County Addi Holmes

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District Governors

2023 Governor David Walker Ralph Cantrell Graham Overman Deborah Bobbitt Donald Thurston Cindy Durham R. Steven Landes Chris Wittan Ashley Futrell Marshall Ross Joyce Maney Roger Peterson Isiah Wilson Jr. Sandra Timbrook Patty Hamilton Sandra Powell Gary Collier Linda Melton Steve Mullis Lee Tomlinson Marc Wahler Sr. David Wingett Shandy Gossett Frank Bradley Jr. Fran Bristow Dreama Johnston Robert Kricko Roy Wallen Terry Johnson Perry Marshman Rusty Clayton Raymond Cade Jeff Roadcap Erich Fronck Debi Davis Barry Sides Michele Zehr

District

2024 Governor

1 Holland

C. Douglas Parr Jr. Johnny Moore Ed Hisghman Chris Wittan Lester Owens Diane Swink R. Steve Landes Ashley Futrell Marshall Ross Joyce Maney Roger Nicely Isiah Wilson Jr. Ginger Hardee Gary Riggleman Sandra Powell Gary Olinger John Patterson James Mills Jr. James Mayo Marc Wahler Sr. David Wingett Timothy Robertson Larry Cave Deborah Carroll Blaine Cecil

2 Chesapeake 3 Rappahannock 4 Appomattox 5 Peaks of Otter

6 Southwest Virginia 7 Natural Bridge 8 Woodrow Wilson

9 Rockingham 10 Potomac 11 Albemarle 12 Roanoke

Harvey Roberts

Harvey Roberts

13 Rocky Mt.-Durham 14 Greenville-Goldsboro

15 Cape Fear 16 Spartan 17 Columbia

19 Upper West Virginia 20 Lower West Virginia

21 Bluegrass 22 Tennessean

23 Cherokee

24 Georgia-North Alabama

26 Hermitage

27 Alabama-Florida

28 Ohio

29 Western North Carolina 30 Delmarva-New Jersey

T.J. Garrison

Frank Bradley Jr.

31 Piedmont 32 Dan River 33 Lincolnland 34 New River 35 Davy Crockett 36 Smoky Mountain 37 Middle America

David Hogan

Charlie Bowman

Michele Zehr

Timothy Reeves Nancy Hall-Cox Dennis Webster

TBD

39 Rapidan 40 Tall Corn 53 Gulf Area

Perry Marshman Rusty Clayton

TBD

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APPROVED May 19, 2023

MINUTES OF THE 91 ST ANNUAL RURITAN NATIONAL CONVENTION January 20, 2023 Friday Business Meeting

START TIME: 8:00 a.m. PRESIDING: 2022 National President Glen Broadwater Convention Program Chair, 1999 National President Rick Poff welcomed the attendees to Kingsport, TN. National Director Donna Poulton led the attendees in a verse of “America”. Marshall Ross (Rocky Mt/Durham District Governor) provided the invocation. Convention Chair called 2022 National President Glen Broadwater to the podium, escorted by his grandchildren: Xander Kingery, Brody Kingery, Madeline McKinney and Connor McKinney. Prior to formally opening the business meeting, Rick Poff presented President Glen Broadwater his official gong and gavel. President Glen Broadwater (Chair) called upon Debi Davis, Chair of the Registration and Credentials Committee, to give a report. Committee Chair Debi reported as of Friday, January 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. there were Pre-Registered 375 Walk-Ins 10 Cancellations 8 Total Registered No Shows Certified Delegates 364 Alternates The Chair restated the motion and asked the delegates if there was any discussion. Hearing none, the Chair asked all those in favor of adopting the Credentials Report to say “Aye”, opposed “No”. The Chair declared the “Ayes” have it and declared the motion adopted. The Chair called upon Convention Program Chair Rick who presented President Glen with a copy of the Program. Rick confirmed that all registered attendees have received a printed copy of the Program. He noted that if Program is approved, the business meeting agendas along with Standing Rules of the National Convention would be adopted. Convention Chair Rick: By the direction of the convention committee, I move for the adoption of the convention program. The Chair restated the motion and asked the delegates if there was any discussion. Hearing none, the Chair asked all those in favor to say “Aye”, opposed “No”. He declared the “Ayes” prevailed and the motion was adopted. Chair Debi: On behalf of the Credentials Committee, I move for the adoption of this preliminary report.

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The Chair introduced Kingsport, TN City Manager, Chris McCartt, who welcomed attendees to Kingsport.

The Chair called upon 2007 Ruritan National President Jimmy Bristow, Chair of the Nominating Committee, for his report. A listing of nominees at the time of printing Program appears on page 64. Committee Chair Jimmy reported that all candidates presented by the committee today have been certified by the committee. A copy of the committee’s report is on file at the National Office. Committee Chair Jimmy announced for Foundation Trustee (5 year term) Debra Knesal (VA). No candidate was listed for Foundation Trustee (1 year term) unexpired term of Graham Bryant. The Chair opened the floor for additional nominations for Foundation Trustee. Wally Hudson (VA) rose from the floor to nominate Cleveland Wright (VA) for one-year Foundation Trustee position. Danny Privott (NC) rose from the floor to nominate Pat Davis (VA) for the one year Foundation Trustee. The Chair asked if there were any further nominations from the floor. Hearing none, nominations were declared closed for Foundation Trustee positions. Committee Chair Jimmy announced the nominations for National Director: John Biery (OH), Larry Garrison (NC), Ed Hicks (VA), Billy Hobbs (NC), Merlin Scales (VA), Pearl Underwood (VA) and James Zehr (IN). The Chair asked if there were any further nominations from the floor for National Director. Jason Duncan (NC) rose from the floor to nominate Roger Carter (TN) for National Director. The Chair asked if there were any further nominations from the floor. Hearing none, nominations were declared closed for National Director. Committee Chair Jimmy announced for 2-year unexpired Secretary term Juliann Poff (VA). The Chair opened the floor for additional nominations for 2-year unexpired term of National Secretary. Hearing none, the Chair declared the nominations closed for National Secretary. Committee Chair Jimmy announced the nomination for National President-Elect Robin Davenport (VA). The Chair asked if there were any further nominations from the floor. Hearing none, nominations were declared closed for National President-Elect. Candidates nominated for each position were allowed to speak to the delegates for up to two minutes each. Committee Chair Jimmy: The names of all these candidates are placed in nomination. The Chair restated the motion and asked the delegates if there was any further discussion. Hearing none, the Chair asked for all those in favor to say “Aye”, all opposed “No”. The chair declared the motion adopted. The Chair reminded attendees that delegate certification is open until 12:00pm. Anyone not certified would be unable to vote. Voting would commence immediately after the First Lady Fellowship Luncheon. Ballots would be distributed to delegates attending the luncheon. Delegates not attending the luncheon should prepared to vote in Convention Center A immediately following the luncheon.

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The Chair called upon Bylaws Committee Chair Dennis Bagnell for a report on the bylaws issues on the ballot. Questions and/or comments were called from delegates. Reggie Wine (Mt. Sydney, VA) requested that delegates not approve Ballot Item #4 which would change our mission statement. Eliminating our motto of “Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service” is something that does not warrant being changed. Rodger Nicely (Johnsonville, NC) noted that the new wording of the requested change mission statement aligned more with what clubs are doing but did not want to eliminate “Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service.” Thus, he did not support passing Ballot #4. The Chair called upon 2022 Ruritan Foundation President O.H. Bobbitt. Even with market having some difficulties this past fiscal year, O.H. reported the Foundation remains strong. The Trustees held to a balanced portfolio and stayed course. The Build Your Dollars program had 438 Clubs participate in 2020 and for 2023 there are 463 Clubs. He announced that grants for this Build Your Dollars program will have the clubs’ $300 investment matched by Foundation with additional $350, totaling $650 for clubs participating. The chaired called upon President-Elect Mike Morrison to announce several awards. Youth Committee Chair Mike Wright joined President Glen Broadwater as two youth awards were announced: 2022 National Rudy Youth of the year: Catelynn Flanagan (North River and Slanesville Ruritan Clubs, WV) 2022 Ruri-Teen of the year: Sarah Latham (Central High Ruri-Teen Club, TN). Sarah was unable to attend the convention. Chair Glen recognized the 2022 Ruritan of the Year: 2022 Ruritan of the Year: Gary Collier (Bloomingdale Ruritan Club of the Tennessean District). The Chair called upon Interim National Secretary, Larry Cassell, for announcements. At 10:30 a.m., the Chair declared the meeting in recess until 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. BUSINESS MEETING II Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The Chair called the meeting to order after the head table was seated. The Chair called Debi Davis, Chair of the Registration and Credentials Committee, to give a report. Committee Chair Debi reported as of Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Pre-Registered 375 Walk-Ins 10 Cancellations 9 Total Registered 376 No Shows 6 Certified Delegates 364 Alternates

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Registration and Credentials Chair Debi: On behalf of the Credentials Committee, I move for the adoption of this second report. The Chair restated the motion and asked the delegates if there was any discussion. Hearing none, the Chair asked all those in favor of adopting this Credentials Committee second report to say “Aye”, opposed “No”. The Chair declared the motion accepted. Chair Debi: On behalf of the Registration and Credentials Committee, I move to amend the agenda to allow the Teller’s Report be given at this time . The Chair restated the motion and asked the delegates if there was any discussion. Hearing none, the Chair asked all those in favor of adopting this motion to say “Aye”, opposed “No”. The Chair declared the motion accepted. The Chair called upon the Registration and Credentials Chair Debi to give a report on the election. (A copy of the Teller’s reports is on file at the National Office). NATIONAL PRESIDENT-ELECT VOTES Robin Davenport 320

NATIONAL SECRETARY

VOTES

Juliann Poff (unexpired 2-year term)

317

NATIONAL DIRECTOR

VOTES

Larry Garrison Edward Hicks Billy Hobbs Merlin Scales Roger Carter John Biery James Zehr Pearl Underwood

263 147 265 269 267 274 270 266

FOUNDATION TRUSTEE Debra Knesal (5-year term) Cleveland Wright (1-year term)

VOTES

310 193 137

Pat Davis (1-year term)

National Bylaws Amendment 1 – District Convention delegates 1 for each 5 club members Yes: 299 (90.60%) No: 31 (9.39%) 330 Total Votes Cast

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National Bylaws Amendment 2 – In absence of guidance from bylaws and policies , Robert Rules of Order will apply Yes: 274 (84.04%) No: 52 (15.95%) 326 Total Votes Cast National Bylaws Amendment 3 –proposed amendments approved by NBOD given clubs30 days notice Yes 288 (90.28%) No 31 (9.84%) 319 Total Votes Cast National Bylaws Amendment 4 – provide a clearer and more concise mission statement Yes 124 (38.50%) No 198 (61.49%) 322 Total Votes Cast

The Chair read the Teller’s Report for Foundation Trustees and declared Debra Knesal 5-year Trustee and Cleveland Wright 1-year Trustee. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for National Directors and declared John Biery (OH), Roger Carter (TN), Larry Garrison (NC), Billy Hobbs (NC), Merlin Scales (VA), Pearl Underwood (VA), and James Zehr (IN) elected. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for National Secretary (unexpired 2-year term) and declared Juliann Poff elected. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for National President-Elect and declared Robin Davenport elected. National Bylaws Amendments National Bylaws Amendment #1 – District convention delegates 1 for each 5 club members. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for National Bylaws Amendment #1 and declared National Bylaw Amendment #1 adopted. National Bylaws Amendment #2- In absence of guidance by bylaws or policies, Roberts Rules of Order will apply. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for National Bylaws Amendment #2 and declared National Bylaw Amendment #2 adopted. National Bylaws Amendment #3 – Proposed amendments of bylaws approved by NBOD giving clubs 30-day notice. The Chair read the Teller’s Report for National Bylaws Amendment #3 and declared National Bylaw Amendment #3 adopted.

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