Ruritan National Annural Report

BUSINESS MEETING CONTINUED Embassy Suites, Greenville, SC Saturday, January 25, 2025, 10:00 am Convention Co-Chair Jim Lafollette welcomed everyone and introduced 2024 National President Robin Davenport. The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:04 am. Robin introduced Shandy Denton from Western North Carolina who has spearheaded the relief efforts in WNC on behalf of Ruritan. The delegates thanked her and all those involved with a standing ovation. President Robin welcomed the Registration and Credentials Committee Chair Sandra Lowe to give the second report of the Credentials Committee. Sandra reported on Saturday, January 25, 2025, there were:

Pre-Registered

393

Walk-ins

26 11

Cancellations

Total Registered Certified Delegates

408 395

No Shows

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Sandra Lowe moved on behalf of the committee that “the revised roll of delegates hereby submitted be the official roll of voting members of the convention.” The updated credentials report was adopted. The Chair recognized the current National Board of Directors and Officers and asked them to stand when their name was called. Advancement Committee Cassandra Flanagan – Delray, WV

Marty Sewell – Richmond, KY Raymond Cade – Osyka, MS Bylaws Committee

Ronnie Reid – Durham, NC Billy Hobbs – Statesville, NC Julie Marshall – North Chesterfield, VA Growth, Development & Member Retention Committee Roger Davis – North Chesterfield, VA John Biery – North Benton, OH

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Ruritan National 2025 Annual Report