Ruritan Club and District Officers' Handbook

which are ours because we are Americans. The areas for consideration should include: community pride, holiday observation, voter registration, armed forces, Veterans Day, and flag display. C. Environment Committee purpose: To improve the environment and conserve natural resources in the community. The areas for consideration should include: land, water, and air pollution; community beautification; conservation of wildlife, soil and water conservation; and rodent and pest control. D. Public Services Committee purpose : To monitor the services provided by governmental, corporate, and volunteer agencies. This committee must be aware of all public services available in the community, be concerned with their efficient operation and justified expansion, and work toward the establishment of additional services. The areas for consideration should include: water, electrical, gas supply; law enforcement; buildings; fire and rescue squads; transportation facilities; solid waste; telephone and T.V.; cable; waste disposal; and cell service.

Report Evaluations and Ranking Average Point Determination: Points earned are determined for each project reported, then totaled for each committee. This total is divided by the average number of active club members (including associate members IF their labor was counted) for the 12 month period to determine the average points earned per member. Average number of active members (and associates where appropriate) is determined by adding the starting number (September of previous year) and the ending number (August of present year) and dividing by 2. Awards: There are three levels of achievement determined by the average number of points earned by each active member. These are Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Minimum Average Points Per Active Member to Earn Awards Bronze Silver Gold Social Development 150 - 299.9 300 – 599.9 600+ Public Service 80 - 159.9 160 – 319.9 320+ Environment 40 – 79.9 80 – 159.9 160+ Community Engagement 40 – 79.9 80 – 159.9 160+ Citizenship & Patriotism 40 – 79.9 80 – 159.9 160+ Any combination of man-hours, dollars, and projects that yields points in the above ranges will receive the award indicated. Award Presentation: All awards will be presented to the clubs by the district governor during their district convention. The Gold Award achievers will be recognized by the Ruritan National President during the Ruritan National Convention.

Instructions for Completing Community Service Report Forms These guidelines are to be followed in preparing your reports. The judges will use these to evaluate the reports and will reject those that fail to comply. Send a copy to your district governor no later than October 1. The completed reports will be used by the district cabinet to determine the level of achievement for your club. Complete the Forms as Follows 1. Use the official forms from your secretary’s handbook. If you have duplicated the form in its entirety into a spreadsheet program on your computer, those forms will also be accepted. Forms are also available through Ruritan.org under Forms. 2. Adhere to the stated purpose of the Service Committee for which you are reporting.

E. Social Development Committee purpose: Because human resources are its most valuable assets, it is important that the community have facilities and services which will provide for the well being and development of all people, with special concern for those with unusual needs. Since the Ruritan club serves the entire community, it is in the unique position to take the initiative in making these facilities and services available through club projects and cooperative programs with other organizations and agencies. The areas for consideration should include: youth, health, the disabled, senior citizens, and drug abuse.

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Revised 8/2024