Ruritan Club and District Officers' Handbook

In as much as Ruritan Districts have the responsibility of organizing and starting new clubs, and clubs have the responsibility of sending delegates to the Ruritan National Convention, the district (in coordination with Ruritan National) will provide financial assistance to clubs that actively participate in the charter of new clubs in the following manner: The district should provide and pay for the Charter Night Meeting. On the five-year anniversary date of the new club charter presentation meeting night, Ruritan National will present the sum of $250 to the sponsoring club upon request, provided that: 1. The new club has remained active with 16 or more members. 2. The new club’s dues and reports are current. 3. The sponsoring club has properly mentored* the new club. The club chartering an adult club will be eligible to receive a Platinum club designation certificate. * The sponsoring club of a new Ruritan club is expected to tutor the new club on Ruritan meeting procedure and protocol, as well as advise the new club through key events for five years. District / Area Growth Recognition Program A District / Area Growth Recognition Program was approved by the Ruritan National Board of Directors based on percentage of growth in four (4) categories — small districts (500 members or less), medium districts (501 to 1,000 members), large districts (1,001 members and up), and Areas. The winning district in each category and the winning area will be recognized by the Ruritan National President at the Ruritan National Convention with a certificate which will be accepted by the outgoing district governor. In the event, one/both district/area governors are not present at the convention, any representative of the district/area can accept the certificate. Club Award for Sponsoring a New Ruri-Teen Club Club, District, and Area Awards for Growth In as much as Ruritan Districts have the responsibility of organizing and starting new clubs, including Ruri-Teen clubs, and clubs have the responsibility of sending delegates to the Ruritan National Convention, the district (in coordination with Ruritan National) will provide financial assistance to clubs that actively participate in the charter of new Ruri-Teen clubs in the following manner: The district should provide and pay for the Charter Night Meeting. On the five-year anniversary date of the new Ruri-teen club charter presentation meeting night, Ruritan National will credit the sum of $100 to the sponsoring club upon request, provided that: 1. The new club has remained active with 16 or more members. 2. The new club’s affiliation fees are current. 3. The sponsoring club has properly mentored* the new club. * The sponsoring club of a new Ruri-Teen club is expected to tutor the new club on Ruritan meeting procedure and protocol, as well as advise the new club through key events for five years. Club Award for Sponsoring a New Ruritan Club

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Revised 8/2024

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