Ruritan National Convention January 2019

National Convention January 17-20, 2019 Hampton, Virginia

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Ruritan

2019 National Convention Welcome to the 88th Annual Ruritan National Convention Embassy Suites Convention Center and Spa January 17-20, 2019

Plan now to attend the next Ruritan National Convention! Meadowview Marriott Conference Resort and Convention Center Kingsport, TN January 9-12, 2020

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2019 Ruritan National Convention National President’s Message.........................4-5 Convention Program Chair’s Message...............6 Hampton’s Mayor’s Welcome.............................7 Responsibilities of a Delegate.............................8 Official Business Meeting Agenda.................9-12 Standing Rules................................... .........13-15 Convention Center Diagram…………..........16-17 General Information.....................................18-21 Tuesday Events................................................22 Wednesday Events......................................22-23 Thursday Events..........................................24-25 Caring and Sharing Dinner................................26 Flag Ceremony and Vespers Service...............27 President’s Reception.......................................28 Friday Events....................................................29 Friday Business Meeting.............................30-31 First Lady’s Luncheon.......................................32 Voting Information.............................................33 Friday Workshops........................................33-37 Foundation Live Auction and Reception...........37 Saturday Events................................................38 Saturday Business Meeting.........................39-40 SaturdayWorkshops....................................41-44 Installation Banquet..........................................45 Sunday Worship Service...................................46 2018 National Board of Directors................47-48 2019 Convention Committees.....................48-50 Past National Conventions................................51 Candidate Profiles.......................................52-57 Ballot Issues.................................................58-61 Election Results Worksheet..............................62 Convention Statistics........................................63 Convention Entertainment (Back Cover)

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National President’s Message

Dear Ruritan family and guests, first timer’s, other Ruritan family members, “ Welcome to Hampton, Virginia! ” First Lady Linda and I are so happy that you decided to join us at your convention. As most of you know this is the 90 th year of Ruritan National and the 88 th Ruritan National Convention. We will all be involved with

taking care of the official business of Ruritan while honoring our veterans and showing respect for the state flags and our National flag. We will also be honoring our faith in God and celebrating the many successes of Ruritan that took place during 2018. Linda and I hope that you will see some of your old friends and make some new ones. You will hopefully meet your National officers and see the installation of the newly elected officers. Please try to participate in as many planned activities as possible and we encourage you to take advantage of the many workshops being offered. We all should extend a warm welcome to all of the First Timers. May this first time experience be so meaningful to you that you will come back again and again. Each year is a new learning experience, one that we hope you will enjoy forever. If any of you “old timer’s” see someone wearing a green ribbon, please make them feel welcome by stopping and talking with them. Ask them about their convention experiences so you can help us have a better one in following years and they may want to attend future conventions because someone listened to what they suggested.

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Your Convention Committee and National Office Staff have worked very hard to present you with the very best convention that our budget could provide. No one knows how much dedication the National Office gives in support of your National Convention. Please thank them for all of the help that they gave to make this a wonderful convention for you. Linda and I also want to thank all of you for giving us the opportunity to serve as your National President and First Lady. While visiting the many clubs this year, we have seen and heard about the many fundraising activities that the various clubs have participated in and the many activities that you have supported with those funds. No other organization gives back to their local communities like the Ruritan clubs do. May God continue to bless Ruritan and all that we do within our communities. Ruritan’s share because we care. 2018 National President Clinton “Guy” and First Lady Linda Cox

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2019 Convention Chairs’ Message

As Co-chairs Joe and I would like to take this op- portunity to welcome each of you to  “Your National Convention” in Hampton, VA. Joe and I along with President Guy, First Lady Linda, and the staff from the National Office have spent many hours putting together a convention that will allow us to do the work of Ruritan, have educational workshops along with great fellowship. We think you will be delighted with the program we have put together, especially with the speakers and entertainment that you will be hearing over the next few days. We hope that you enjoy “Your National Convention!” 2019 Convention Co-Chairs Jerry Ellis and Joe Pancione, Sr.

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City of Hampton Mayor’s Welcome Message

Greetings from the Mayor of the City of Hampton, Virginia! On behalf of my colleagues on City Council and the residents of the great City of Hampton, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the “2019 Ruritan National Convention” being held here in Hampton, Virginia. We are absolutely delighted that you chose Hamp- ton for your event. Hampton is a historic city that is over 400-years-old. We are the site of numerous firsts, including the site where the first astronauts trained for their missions into outer space and to the moon. Hampton is a warm, friendly place, and our citizens always enjoy the opportunity to share experi- ences with our visiting friends. While you are here, we hope that you will have the opportunity to avail yourselves of the rich history, attractions, restaurants and unique shopping opportunities that Hampton of- fers. Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable con- vention on January 17 - 20, 2019. Respectfully, Donnie R. Tuck

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2019 Convention Program Committee Jerry Ellis - 1977 National President/Co-Chair Joe Pancione - Sr., 2006 National President/Co-Chair Guy Cox – 2018 National President Glen Davis – President’s Aide

Frank Dodson – Convention Chair’s Aide Ken Paugh – Convention Chair’s Aide Michael Chrisley – Executive Director

Responsibilities of a Delegate As a club delegate, you have the responsibility of representing your club in matters that affect the entire Ruritan organization. Your duties as a delegate include: 1. Declaring your delegate status by registering with the Credentials Committee. 2. Have the duty to attend business meetings. 3. Should become familiar with the National Convention Standing Rules which are published in this program booklet. 4. Vote as you see fit on questions at the convention except as your club may have instructed you with regards to particular matters scheduled for consideration. 5. Upon returning from the convention, present a report to your club concerning what transpired at the convention.  The Ruritan National business meeting will take place on Friday, January 18, and Saturday, January 19, 2019. Please see the official business portion of this program booklet. National Officers, National Directors, and a Foundation Trustee will be elected.

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OFFICIAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA The next 7 pages contain the official agenda of the 2019 Ruritan National Business Meeting and the Standing Rules of the National Convention. Ruritan delegates will approve this portion of the agenda as the first item of business when they convene Friday. 88th ANNUAL CONVENTION RURITAN NATIONAL January 18, 2019 Friday Business Meeting Ballrooms E, F, G Convention Center Second Floor 9 a.m. Presiding: Guy Cox, 2018 National President Welcome Joe Pancione, Sr., 2006 National President/ Convention Co-Chair America David Bradfield Invocation Eugene Tasker, Past National Director Introduction of the National President (stand) Joe Pancione, Sr. Adoption of Convention Program Guy Cox Credentials Committee First Report Debi Davis, Chair Introduction of Local Dignitary Guy Cox Dignitary Remarks Nominating Committee Report

Rusty Clayton, Chair Candidate Speeches

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Ruritan National Foundation Jayson Duncan, 2018 Foundation President Bylaw Concerns Bylaws Committee Presentation of Rudy Youth of the Year Guy Cox and Gary Olinger, Youth Committee Chair Presentation of Ruri-Teen of the Year Guy Cox and Gary Olinger Presentation of Ruritan of the Year Guy Cox Presentation of the Military Flags Ken Paugh, 2017 Upper WV District Governor Veterans Speaker Colonel Ward Nickish Announcements Jerry Ellis, 1977 National President/ Convention Co-Chair Recess Guy Cox

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88th ANNUAL CONVENTION RURITAN NATIONAL January 19, 2019 Saturday Business Meeting

Ballrooms E, F, G Convention Center Second Floor 9:30 a.m. Presiding: Guy Cox, 2018 National President Welcome Jerry Ellis, 1977 National President/Convention Co-Chair Introduction of the National President (stand) Jerry Ellis Credentials Committee Second Report Debi Davis, Chair Introduction of the National Board Guy Cox Announcement of Rudy Bear Donations Publicity and Public Relations Committee Recognition: Members with over 50 years Recognition: Ruritan Forever Participants Recognition: Golden Key Recipients Recognition: Outgoing Board and Committees Membership Awards District Growth Awards Communication Awards Other Awards Recognition: Gold Community Service Clubs Ruritan National Foundation Jayson Duncan, 2018 Foundation President Treasurer’s Report David Thompson, National Treasurer Secretary’s Report

James Mills, National Secretary Executive Director’s Report Michael Chrisley, Executive Director

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Resolutions Committee Phyllis Lewter, Chair Report of the Bylaws Committee

Linward Hedgspeth, Chair Wanted Contest Drawing Growth, Development, and Member Retention a) 1 free registration and 2 nights stay for Kingsport 2020 b) 1 free registration c) 1 free flat screen TV Youth Committee Raffle Youth Committee Members 2020 National Convention – Kingsport, TN Phyllis Lewter, 2020 Convention Chair Larry Cassell, 2018 President Elect Teller’s Report and Election Results Debi Davis, Chair Declaration of Elected Officials Guy Cox New Business Announcements Jerry Ellis Pledge 2018 Ruritan of the Year

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STANDING RULES

Rule 1. Delegate Certification: a) The Credentials Committee, directly after the opening ceremonies of the first business meeting, shall report the number of delegates and alternates registered as present with the proper credentials, and shall make a supplementary report after opening exercises at the beginning of each day that business continues. b) A member registered as an alternate may, upon proper clearance by the Credentials Committee, be transferred from alternate to delegate at any time during the continuance of business meetings. Rule 2. Admission to the Floor: For admission to the assembly hall, members, delegates, and alternates shall be required to wear the appropriate badge issued by the Credentials Committee upon registration in order to facilitate identification and seating. Rule 3. Debate: a) Any delegate addressing the chair must identify himself or herself by name, club affiliation, or office held if a Delegate-at-Large. b) No member shall speak in debate more than once on the same question, or longer than two minutes, without permission of the convention granted by a two-thirds vote without debate. Rule 4. Certification: Each Convention delegate shall be certified only one time. Each certified delegate will be allowed only one (1) vote on all matters before the National Convention. Rule 5. Conduct of Delegates: During the business meetings, delegates should, to the extent possible, be seated and keep the aisles clear. All cell phones and/or other types of electronic devices shall either be turned off or placed in a silent mode.

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Rule 6. Nominations for Office: Nominations for each office to be filled by the convention shall be limited to one nomination speech of two minutes each. Rule 7. Voting: All voting shall be held in accordance with the Bylaws of Ruritan National. The total number of votes for any office will be the number of votes recorded by the vote counting machine. Rule 8. National Bylaws Amendments: a) All proposed amendments to the Ruritan National Bylaws shall be referred to the Convention Bylaws Committee. b) Any active Ruritan member may present proposed changes to the Bylaws of Ruritan National to the Convention Bylaws Committee. The member shall provide the committee with six (6) copies of each proposed change. c) At a business session before the official vote, time shall be allowed for discussion of proposed Bylaws a) All proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. b) Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions to the Convention Resolutions Committee. The member shall provide the committee with six (6) copies of each proposed resolution. c) The Convention Resolutions Committee shall prepare suitable resolutions to carry into effect recommendations referred to it, and shall submit to the convention, with the Committee’s own recommendation as to appropriate action, these and all other resolutions referred to the Committee, except questions which by a vote of two-thirds of its members may decide not to report. d) Courtesy Resolutions need only be summarized changes identified on the ballot. Rule 9. Convention Resolutions:

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and not read in their entirety. e) The convention delegates, by a majority vote, may suspend this Rule and immediately consider a question, or may order the Resolutions Committee to report a question at a certain time, even if the Committee has voted not to report it. Rule 10. Reports: All reports and other material for the permanent record shall be in writing, (preferably typed) and, immediately upon presentation, shall be sent to the Secretary. Rule 11. Announcements: Notices for announcements to the convention shall be in writing, signed by the person (or proper representative of the persons) under whose authority the announcement is issued and shall be sent to the Secretary. Rule 12. Solicitations: There will be no solicitations at the National Convention unless previously approved by the National Board of Directors. Members will not be assessed for any purpose. Rule 13. Campaigning: Campaigning by future candidates for Ruritan National Offices (i.e., handing out literature/ brochures) will not occur until after election results are announced. Rule 14. Parliamentary Authority The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the convention in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws of Ruritan National and these standing rules. END OF OFFICIAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA AND STANDING RULES OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

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2018 National Convention Official Minutes The official minutes are included in the 2019 Annual Report. The attachments are available for review at the Ruritan Information Booth at this convention and the Ruritan National Office in Dublin, VA. NOTE: All meetings and events will be held in the Hampton Roads Convention Center unless otherwise specified. Ruritan Information Booth Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Wednesday: 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 12 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Credentials and Registration Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Wednesday: 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 12 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Delegate Certification ends at noon on Friday Voting Friday: 2 - 5 p.m. Room 102 Convention Center - First Floor Voting Saturday

8 - 10 a.m. Room 102 Convention Center - First Floor

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Exhibits Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Wednesday: 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 12 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Candidate Tables Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Wednesday: 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. All tables must be cleared off by 1 p.m. Silent Auction Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Wednesday: 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Winning bids can be picked up between 2 - 5 p.m. on Friday. Ruritan Supply Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Wednesday: 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 12 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Reception and Fellowship Members of the Reception and Fellowship Committee from the Holland, Chesapeake, Appomattox, Rappahannock, Rockingham, and Peaks of Otter Districts will be in the lobby of the Embassy Suites on Wednesday and Thursday to greet and offer assistance to Ruritans as they arrive.

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Security In the interest of safety and your security, all activities at this convention will be controlled. Access will be limited to registered convention attendees. Attendees will be required to show their official convention registration name badge at all times. This includes business meetings, exhibits, workshops, and meals . Our convention Sgts-at-Arms have been instructed to enforce this policy. Please cooperate with them. They are working in your best interest and for your personal safety. 2019 Convention Memories Order your CD of 2019 Convention candid photos – including award presentation pictures – from the Registration Booth for $16 (includes postage), or contact Ruritan National (toll-free at 877-787-8727) after the convention. CDs will be shipped in 4-6 weeks. Cell Phones and Other Devices Please be courteous to presenters and fellow attendees. Turn off or silence your cell phone and other electronic devices while in educational and If you need an announcement to be made from the podium during a meeting or meal, please complete the Announcement form available at the Ruritan Information Booth. Welcome First Time Convention Attendees First time attendees at our National Convention will have a GREEN RIBBON printed on their name badge. Please make them feel welcome. plenary sessions. Announcements

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Recognize our Military Veterans Ruritan military veterans attending this convention will have printed ribbons on their name badges designating their branch of service. Take a minute to thank them for the freedoms we enjoy today. If you are a veteran and you don’t have a ribbon printed on your name badge, you may get one at Registration. Ruritans with 50 Years or More Service Ruritans with membership of 50 years or more will have special printed ribbons on their name badge, will be recognized at the Saturday morning business meeting, and take their seats in a specially designated section. See a Sgt-at-Arms for details. If you didn’t get a ribbon, go to Registration. Other Displays – Don’t Miss These! Throughout the public areas of the Hampton Roads Convention Center you will find Communication Award winners, Ruritan History Boards, and Candidate Tables. Be sure and visit all of these important displays. Smoking Policy Embassy Suites & the Hampton Roads Convention Center are non-smoking facilities; smoking is not permitted inside of the hotel or convention center and smoking is not permitted within twenty feet of the entrances and exits of the hotel.  If someone smokes inside of a guest room, there is a minimum of a $250 cleaning fee. 2019 Workshops Educational workshops will be held on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon.

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TUESDAY

Pre-Convention Meeting 1 p.m. Mercury Salon A & B Embassy Suites Hotel - First Floor Ruritan Foundation Meeting 7 - 10 p.m. Room 103 Convention Center - First Floor

WEDNESDAY

Board of Directors Meeting 1 - 5 p.m. Room 102 Convention Center - First Floor Ruritan Information Booth 1 - 7 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Registration and Credentials 1 - 7 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Exhibits 1 - 7 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Candidate Tables 1 - 7 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Silent Auction 1 - 7 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor

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Ruritan Supply 1 - 7 p.m.

Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Chair Meeting with Thursday Participants 4 - 5 p.m. Room 208 Convention Center - Second Floor Convention Committee Chairs Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Room 208 Convention Center - Second Floor Candidate Certification Committee Meeting 8 - 9 p.m. All Candidates should attend Room 107

Convention Center - First Floor Workshop Committee Meeting 8 - 9 p.m. Room 108 Convention Center - First Floor Reception and Fellowship Meeting 8 - 9 p.m. Room 109 Convention Center - First Floor Sgt-at-Arms Committee Meeting 8 - 9 p.m. Room 106 Convention Center - First Floor

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THURSDAY Individual 2019 District Governors and 2019 Board Members Pictures 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. Room 206 Convention Center - Second Floor 2018 District Governors & Outgoing Board Members Breakfast with the President 7:45 - 9 a.m. Mercury Salon A Embassy Suites Hotel - First Floor Ruritan Information Booth 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Registration and Credentials 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Exhibits 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Candidate Tables 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Silent Auction 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Ruritan Supply 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor

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APNP (Association of Past National Presidents) 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mercury Salon B Embassy Suites Hotel - First Floor 2019 District Governors Training All 2019 Governors must attend. 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. At 10:45 a.m. District Growth and Development Chairs should join this training. Conference Room A Convention Center - First Floor Chair Meeting with Friday Participants

1 - 2 p.m. Room 208

Convention Center - Second Floor First Time Convention Attendees Welcome Reception 3 - 4 p.m. Conference Rooms C & D Convention Center - First Floor Resolutions Committee Meeting Open to Receive Delegates 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Room 107 Convention Center - First Floor Bylaws Committee Meeting Open to Receive Delegates 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Room 106 Convention Center - First Floor

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Caring is Sharing Dinner Ballroom A & B Convention Center Second Floor 5 p.m.

Welcome Jerry Ellis, 1977 National President and 2019 Convention Co-Chair Announcements Jerry Ellis Invocation Mary Lou Shepherd, 2018 Chesapeake Zone 4 Governor MEAL

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Flag Ceremony and Vespers Service Ballroom E, F, G Convention Center Second Floor 6:30 p.m. Presiding: Jerry Ellis,1977 National President and 2019 Convention Co-Chair Welcome Jerry Ellis America David Bradfield, Pastor Augusta Church of Christ Invocation The president’s escorts tonight are Fellowsville Club members Michael and Darrin Cox, sons; Rebecca, Tiernan, and Clinton Cox, grandchildren of President Guy and First Lady Linda Cox. Welcome Guy Cox, 2018 National President Introduction of Past National Presidents Cassandra Flanagan, National Director Memorial Service Jeff Pancione, Augusta WV Club Vespers Service Charles May, Pastor Otterbein UM Church Flag Ceremony Wayne Outlaw, 2008 National President and Flag Ceremony Chair Announcements Jerry Ellis Pledge Rebecca, Tiernan, and Clinton Cox Ray Lautzenheiser, Past National Director Presentation of the National President Jerry Ellis

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President’s Reception Convention Center Foyer Second Floor

Immediately following the close of the Flag Ceremony and Vespers Service.

Caucus Rooms 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Rooms 106-109

Convention Center - First Floor If the District Governor signed up.

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FRIDAY Ruritan Information Booth 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 12 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Registration and Credentials 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 12 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Delegate Certification ends at 12:00 p.m . Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Exhibits 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 1 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Candidate Tables 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. All tables must be cleared off by 1 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Silent Auction 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor Winning bids can be picked up between 2 - 5 p.m. The live auction will take place in this room also. Ruritan Supply 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed from 12 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Convention Center Exhibit Hall A - First Floor

Youth Room 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Room 104 Convention Center - First Floor

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Friday Business Meeting Ballrooms E, F, G Convention Center Second Floor 9 a.m Presiding: Guy Cox, 2018 National President Welcome Joe Pancione, Sr., 2006 National President and 2019 Convention Co-Chair America David Bradfield Invocation Eugene Tasker, Past National Director Introduction of the National President (stand) Joe Pancione, Sr. Adoption of Convention Program Guy Cox Credentials Committee First Report Debi Davis, Chair Introduction of Local Dignitary Guy Cox Dignitary Remarks Report of the Nominating Committee Rusty Clayton, Chair Short Speeches by Candidates Ruritan National Foundation Jayson Duncan, 2018 Foundation President Bylaw Concerns Bylaws Committee Presentation of Rudy Youth of the Year Guy Cox and Gary Olinger, Youth Committee Chair Presentation of Ruri-Teen of the Year Guy Cox and Gary Olinger Presentation of Ruritan of the Year Guy Cox Presentation of the Military Flags Ken Paugh, 2017 Upper WV District Governor

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Veterans Speaker Colonel Ward Nickish Announcements Jerry Ellis,1977 National President/2019 Convention Co-Chair Recess Guy Cox

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First Lady’s Luncheon Ballrooms A & B Convention Center Second Floor 12 p.m. Presiding: Marsha Rodes, 2010 First Lady Welcome Marsha Rodes Introduction of DRM’s, Ruritan of the Year, Ruri- Teen of the Year, Rudy Youth of the Year Marsha Rodes Presentation of the First Lady Marsha Rodes ** The First Lady’s escorts today are Angela Cox (Daughter), Kelly Cox and Karen Cox (Daughter-in- laws), and Rebecca Cox (Granddaughter).** Recognition of Former First Spouses/Daughter Linda Dodson, 2018 Hermitage District Governor America Donna Pouton, National Director Invocation Donna Bricker, 2014 Ohio District Governor MEAL Introduction of the Head Table Marsha Rodes Introduction of First Lady Linda Cox Angela Cox

Remarks Linda Cox Introduction of Entertainment Kelly Cox

Entertainment Sound of Liberty Announcements Jerry Ellis,1977 National President/Convention Co- Chair Pledge Karen Cox

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Voting 2 to 5 p.m. Room 102 Convention Center First Floor

Delegates properly credentialed at the Ruritan National Convention will have the option of voting from their hotel room or some other remote site. During the time for voting (Friday, January 18, from 2 p.m. through Saturday, January 19. 10 a.m.), each delegate will have to enter a delegate code (assigned at registration) to allow for one voting session per delegate. This should considerably reduce the lines for voting and allow a delegate more freedom for other activities. Instructions for remote voting will be provided when you are certified. The Voting room (Room 102 on the First Floor) will be open on Friday from 2 - 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 - 10 a.m. for those that wish to come and vote in person. Workshops Risk Management 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 106 Convention Center - First Floor Mike Chrisley Ruritan Clubs and Districts, as well as leaders at all levels, have legal responsibilities to the organization. Come by this workshop and learn about those legal issues as well as important IRS 990 regulations and insurance issues facing Ruritan today.

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Get Them/Keep Them 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 107 Convention Center - First Floor Robert Newton

Redefining “Recruitment Community” and “Recruitment Population” to prepare planning strategies, for recruitment and for membership retention. “Get ‘em then Keep ‘em!” Leadership Abounds (Future Candidates) 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 108 Convention Center - First Floor Gary Taylor and Jimmy Bristow This workshop will teach you what it takes to be a future leader in Ruritan. Meet and Greet Cards for the Military 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 109 Convention Center - First Floor Mike Kirsch Come and thank your military for their service to our country. Club Presidents/Vice Presidents 3 - 3:50 p.m. Conference Room A Convention Center - First Floor Frank Kinsey Learn what is required of the office, and ways you can make 2019 a productive and exciting year. You will be energized and excited about Ruritan and your club after this training.

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Club Treasurer 3 - 3:50 p.m. Conference Room B Convention Center - First Floor Mike Cooley You will learn how to survive and thrive as a Club Treasurer. Club Secretary 3 - 3:50 p.m. Conference Room C Convention Center - First Floor James Mills This workshop will teach you “what to do,” “when to do,” and “how to do” your new job as the Club Secretary. When you leave this workshop you will have the tools and confidence to be the “Best Club Secretary” your club could have. This training satisfies the required office training for annual awards. Ruritan Finances 4 - 4:50 p.m. Room 106 Convention Center - First Floor Mike Chrisley Executive Director Michael Chrisley will elaborate on the 2018 Ruritan Financial picture. Bring the 2018 Annual Report you will be given at registration to help facilitate this important discussion.

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Ruritan Awards 4 - 4:50 p.m. Room 107 Convention Center - First Floor Advancement Committee

Howard Tanner, Danny Phillips, and Tim Spitler Come learn about the awards Ruritan offers to your clubs and districts. 1, 2, 3 Ruritan & Youth 4 - 4:50 p.m. Room 108 Convention Center - First Floor Lexi Campbell Understanding each other is the 1,2,3 of Ruritan. Come join me for a class about Ruritan and Youth. We will have lots of discussion and interactive team building for all. Meet and Greet Cards for the Military 4 - 4:50 p.m. Room 109 Convention Center - First Floor Mike Kirsch Come and thank your military for their service to our country. Hampton History 4 - 4:50 p.m. Conference Room A Convention Center - First Floor Mike Cobb This workshop will give you an oversight of Hampton’s long history. Hampton was settled in 1610 and became an important part of American history.

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Weak Clubs 4 - 4:50 p.m. Conference Room B Convention Center - First Floor Susan Greisz Is your club in a “valley”? Come learn how to bring it to a “peak”. Growing the Number 1 Community Service Growth, Development, and Member Retention Glen Broadwater, Stan Turner, and Lynn Fillers How to present Ruritan in a group setting and formulate what Ruritan means to your community. Chair Meeting with Saturday Participants 4 - 5 p.m. Room 208 Convention Center - Second Floor Foundation Live Auction and Reception 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall A Convention Center - First Floor Organization 4 - 4:50 p.m. Conference Room C Convention Center - First Floor

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SATURDAY Registration and Credentials 8 - 10 a.m. Convention Center Main Lobby - First Floor Ruritan Information Booth 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Convention Center Main Lobby - First Floor

Youth Room 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Room 104 Convention Center - First Floor Voting 8 - 10 a.m. Room 102 Convention Center - First Floor

Delegates properly credentialed at the Ruritan National Convention will have the option of voting from their hotel room or some other remote site. During the time for voting (Friday, January 18, from 2:00 p.m. through Saturday, January 19, 10:00 a.m.), each delegate will have to enter a delegate code (assigned at registration) to allow for one voting session per delegate. This should considerably reduce the lines for voting and allow a delegate more freedom for other activities. Instructions for remote voting will be provided when you are certified. The Voting room (Room 102, on the First Floor) will be open on Friday from 2 - 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 - 10 a.m. for those that wish to come and vote in person.

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Saturday Business Meeting Ballrooms E, F, G Convention Center Second Floor 9:30 a.m. Presiding: Guy Cox, 2018 National President Welcome Jerry Ellis, 1977 National President/Convention Co-Chair Introduction of the National President (stand) Jerry Ellis Credentials Committee Second Report Debi Davis, Chair Introduction of the National Board Guy Cox Announcement of Rudy Bear Donations Publicity and Public Relations Committee Recognition: Members with over 50 years Recognition: Ruritan Forever Participants Recognition: Golden Key Recipients Recognition: Outgoing Board and Committees Membership Awards District Growth Awards Communication Awards Other Awards Recognition: Gold Community Service Clubs Ruritan National Foundation Jayson Duncan, Foundation President Treasurer’s Report David Thompson, National Treasurer Secretary’s Report

James Mills, National Secretary Executive Director’s Report Michael Chrisley, Executive Director Resolutions Committee Phyllis Lewter, Chair Bylaws Committee Report Linward Hedgspeth, Chair

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Wanted Contest Drawing Growth, Development, and Member Retention a) 1 free registration and 2 nights stay for Kingsport 2020 b) 1 free registration c) 1 free flat screen TV Youth Committee Raffle Gary Olinger, Janet Kinsey, Ed Hicks 2020 National Convention – Kingsport, TN Phyllis Lewter, 2020 Convention Chair Larry Cassell, 2018 President Elect Teller’s Report and Election Results Debi Davis, Chair Declaration of Elected Officials Guy Cox New Business Announcements Jerry Ellis Pledge 2018 Ruritan of the Year

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Workshops

Club Treasurer 2 - 2:50 p.m. Room 106 Convention Center - First Floor Mike Cooley You will learn how to survive and thrive as a Club Treasurer. Club President/Vice President 2 - 2:50 p.m. Room 107 Convention Center - First Floor Frank Kinsey Learn what is required of the office, and ways you can make 2019 a productive and exciting year. You will be energized and excited about Ruritan and your Club after this training. Your Ruritan Club’s Future and Direction 2 - 2:50 p.m. Room 108 Convention Center - First Floor O.H. Bobbitt What is your Ruritan Club’s future for the next 5, 10, or 50 years? How can your Club’s past help set the direction for the future? Participants will consider the positive and “not so positive” elements about their Club’s past. Then, collaboratively, participants will boldly think about alternative tracks (“That’s the way it’s always been done”) and form a new course for their Club and Ruritan.

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Meet and Greet Cards for the Military 2 - 2:50 p.m. Room 109 Convention Center - First Floor Mike Kirsch Come and thank your military for their service to our country. What Made it Happen 2 - 2:50 p.m. Conference Room A Convention Center - First Floor Calvin Shelton and Jayson Duncan Come learn new and exciting ideas on growing your Club. MMS - The Basics 2 - 2:50 p.m. Conferenece Room B Convention Center - First Floor Carroll Lowe How to use MMS to track membership, etc. This session will focus on the basic features of MMS and how to use it. Club Secretary 2 - 2:50 p.m. Conference Room C Convention Center - First Floor James Mills This workshop will teach you “what to do,” “when to do,” and “how to do” your new job as the Club Secretary. When you leave this workshop you will have the tools and confidence to be the “Best Club Secretary” your club could have. This training satisfies the required office training for annual awards.

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Fundraising Funding Your Committee Service Projects 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 106 Convention Center - First Floor Trevella Foster Ideas on putting those fundraising dollars to work in your local community. Publications 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 107 Convention Center - First Floor Publications Committee Lee Tomlinson, Marty Sewell, Donna Poulton, Crystal Andrews, Staff This workshop will show you how to get your “Club News” publicized in the Ruritan magazine. Understanding your Foundation 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 108 Convention Center - First Floor Foundation Trustees This workshop offers the attendee the opportunity to learn about their Foundation from the Foundation Trustees. We will answer any questions you may have about our Foundation.  Meet and Greet Cards for the Military 3 - 3:50 p.m. Room 109 Convention Center - First Floor Mike Kirsch Come and thank your military for their service to our country.

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Having Fun in Ruritan 3 - 3:50 p.m. Conference Room A Convention Center - First Floor Larry Bowman

Ruritan meetings and events don’t have to be dull – we can have a good time while still being productive and accomplishing our goals. Let’s get together and share ideas on how to spice up your Ruritan events . The Ruritan Brand 3 - 3:50 p.m. Conference Room B Convention Center First Floor Publicity and Public Relations Committee Carroll Lowe, George Brothers, Cassandra Flanagan How you can use The Ruritan Brand to enhance your community, club and fellowship. This session will focus on the core principles of Ruritan and how to spread the word. The Most Important Connection (Zone Governors) 3 - 3:50 p.m. Conference Room C Convention Center - First Floor Jerome Rodes Learn the tools needed to be the most important connection in your District, Zone Governor.

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Installation Banquet Ballroom A, B, C Convention Center Second Floor 6 p.m.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Presiding: Jerome Rodes 2010 National President

Welcome Jerome Rodes Presentation of 2018 National President Jerome Rodes Invocation Vernon Teal, 2017 Holland LDC DINNER Presentation of Head Table Jerome Rodes Outgoing President Remarks Guy Cox Installation of 2019 Officers Jayson Duncan, 2018 Foundation President Ruritan National Foundation Remarks Corky Camin, 2019 Foundation President Installation of 2019 National President Jayson Duncan 2019 National President Address Larry Cassell Announcements Jerry Ellis, 1977 National President and 2019 Convention Co-Chair Pledge to the Flag AJ and Zak Atkinson, Brooks and Bodie Mass Introduction of Entertainment Graham Bryant, 2018 Foundation Trustee Entertainment Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.

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SUNDAY Ruritan Worship Service Ballrooms E & F Convention Center Second Floor 7:30 a.m. Doors open at 7:15 a.m.

Prelude Music Welcome

Hymn (all stand) “Love Lifted Me” Invocation Sermon “Step into the Water” Lesson Scripture Matthew 14:22-33 Hymn (all stand) “Solid Rock”

Closing Prayer Worship Leader Charles May, Pastor Otterbein UM Church Pianist Barbara May, Otterbein UM Church Song Leader Linda Cox, 2018 First Lady Head Usher Robert Wrenn, 1978 National President

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2018 NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee 2018 Ruritan President Clinton Guy Cox – Kingwood, WV President Elect Larry Cassell – Jefferson, MD National Secretary James M. Mills, Jr. – Kennesaw, GA National Treasurer David Thompson – Dinwiddie, VA 2017 Ruritan President Danny Privott – Herford, NC Executive Director, Advisor Michael Chrisley – Dublin, VA Third Year Directors Glen Broadwater – Nicklesville, VA Susan Greisz – Mt. Jackson, VA Linward Hedgspeth – Rougemont, NC Carroll Lowe – Millers Creek, NC Gary Olinger – Blountville, TN Howard Tanner – Fairfield, IL Lee Tomlinson – Jackson, TN Second Year Directors George Brothers – Durham, NC Robin Davenport – Virginia Beach, VA Janet Kinsey – St. Clairsville, OH Jonathan Lafollette – Jonesborough, TN Danny Phillips – Spartanburg, SC

Marty Sewell – Richmond, KY Stanley Turner – Windsor, VA

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First Year Directors Dennis Bagnell – Clear Brook, VA Larry Bowman – Lewisburg, WV Lynn Fillers – Newport, TN Cassandra Flanagan – Delray, WV Ed Hicks – Lovingston, VA Donna Poulton – Belton, SC Timothy Spitler – Hertford, NC 2018 FOUNDATION TRUSTEES Jayson Duncan, President Corky Camin, Vice President Graham Bryant, Secretary Brent Wheeler, Treasurer O.H. Bobbitt, III, Promotion Chair

2019 CONVENTION COMMITTEES

Convention Program Committee Jerry Ellis - 1977 National President/Co-Chair Joe Pancione, Sr. - 2006 National President/Co-Chair Clinton Guy Cox – 2018 National President Glen Davis – President’s Aide Frank Dodson – Chair’s Aide Ken Paugh – Chair’s Aide Michael Chrisley – Executive Director Registration and Credentials Debi Davis, Past District Governor/Chair Jerry Atkins, Past National Director/Co-Chair

Norvelline Atkins Linda Broadwater Donna Tomlinson

Nicki Ramey Carroll Lowe

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Flag Ceremony Wayne Outlaw, 2008 National President/Chair Hilda Hensley, 2016 Woodrow Wilson Secretary Bill Wheeler, Past National Director Presidential Appointments Carrying the West Virginia Flag Heather Adams, 2018 Landes Club Secretary Carrying the American Flag Larry Cassell, 2018 National President Elect Carrying the Ruritan Flag Roy Mullenax, 2018 Landes Club President

Torch Bearer Jeanne Knotts Sergeant-at-Arms

Jim Eaton, Zone 7 Governor Piedmont District/Chair Cleve Wright, Past Foundation Trustee/Co-Chair

2018 District Governors 2019 District Governors President’s Escorts

Opening Ceremonies: Sons; Michael Cox and Dr. Darrin Cox, Granddaughter; Rebecca Cox, Grandsons; Tiernan and Clinton Cox Reception and Fellowship Robin Davenport, National Director/Co-Chair Bruce Butler, 2017 Appomattox Governor/Co-Chair JoAnn Wenger, Past National Secretary Laura Northstein, Past National Director Deborah Bobbitt, 2018 Peaks of Otter Publicity Chair Nomination Committee Rusty Clayton, Past National Secretary/Chair Gary Swink, Past National Treasurer Raleigh Trent, 2012 Peaks of Otter Governor

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Convention Workshop Susan Greisz, National Director/Chair Robin Davenport, National Director

Larry Bowman, National Director Sarah Kelly, Past National Director Paul Lewis, Past National Director Larry Cassell, 2018 President Elect – Ex-Officio Resolutions Phyllis Lewter, 2013 National President/Chair Dale Bricker, Past National Treasurer Bryan Flanagan, 2018 Upper WV District Governor Steve Kidwell, 2018 Potomac District Governor Curtis McIver, 2017 Woodrow Wilson Foundation Chair Bylaws Linward Hedgspeth, National Director/Chair Jonathan Lafollette, National Director Dennis Bagnell, National Director Larry Cassell, 2018 President Elect – Ex-Officio Parliamentarian Donald Nance Organist/Pianist Laurie Thorne Publicity and Public Relations Carroll Lowe, National Director/Chair George Brothers, National Director Cassandra Flanagan, National Director Larry Cassell, 2018 President Elect – Ex-Officio Advancement Committe Awards Howard Tanner, National Director/Chair Danny Phillips, National Director Timothy Spitler, National Director Larry Cassell, 2018 President Elect – Ex-Officio

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Past National Conventions

1932 Suffolk, VA 1933 Suffolk, VA

1976 Philadelphia, PA 1977 Mobile, AL 1978 Washington, DC 1979 Cincinnati, OH 1980 St. Louis, MO 1981 New Orleans, LA 1982 Orlando, FL 1983 Atlanta, GA 1984 Nashville, TN 1985 Washington, DC 1986 Louisville, KY 1987 Orlando, FL 1988 Cincinnati, OH 1989 Virginia Beach, VA 1990 Nashville, TN 1991 Louisville, KY 1992 Kansas City, MO 1993 Little Rock, AR 1994 Charlotte, NC 1995 Mississippi Beach, MS 1996 Louisville, KY 1997 Greensboro, NC 1998 Orlando, FL 1999 Indianapolis, IN 2000 Myrtle Beach, SC 2001 Chattanooga, TN 2002 Lexington, KY 2003 Norfolk, VA 2004 Winston-Salem, NC 2005 Jacksonville, FL 2006 Chattanooga, TN 2007 Louisville, KY 2008 Nashville, TN 2009 Myrtle Beach, SC 2010 Virginia Beach, VA 2011 Knoxville, TN 2012 Raleigh, NC 2013 Covington, KY 2014 Branson, MO 2015 Greensboro, NC 2016 Jacksonville, FL 2017 Kingsport, TN 2018 Charleston, SC

1934 Petersburg, VA 1935 Petersburg, VA 1936 Petersburg, VA 1937 Richmond, VA 1938 Richmond, VA 1939 Richmond, VA 1940 Richmond, VA 1941 Richmond, VA 1942 Richmond, VA 1943 Richmond, VA 1944 Richmond, VA 1945 Richmond, VA 1946 Elizabeth City, NC 1947 Durham, NC 1948 Roanoke, VA 1949 Roanoke, VA 1950 Myrtle Beach, SC 1951 Roanoke, VA 1952 Asheville, NC 1953 Richmond, VA 1954 Washington, DC 1955 Washington, DC 1956 Atlanta, GA 1957 Richmond, VA 1958 New Orleans, LA 1959 Washington, DC 1960 Louisville, KY 1961 Washington, DC 1962 Miami, FL 1963 Atlantic City, NJ 1964 New Orleans, LA 1965 Philadelphia, PA 1966 Jekyll Island, GA 1967 Cleveland, OH 1968 Virginia Beach, VA 1969 Jekyll Island, GA 1970 New Orleans, LA 1971 Memphis, TN 1972 New York, NY

1973 Atlanta, GA 1974 Tampa, FL 1975 Chicago, IL

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Candidates for 2019

National President Elect Linward Hedgspeth 2714 Red Valley Drive Rougemont, NC 27572 Phone: (919) 477-5410 Cell: (919) 724-7633 Email: lhedgspeth@gmail.com

CLUB: Member of Rougemont Ruritan Club, Rougemont NC since 2005. Serve as Director, Environmental Committee, Chair of Citizenship & Patriotism Committee, Transportation Coordinator for special events. Nominating and Audit Committee, Vice President 2009, Club President 2010, Mentoring Committee. DISTRICT: Rocky Mount-Durham District Cabinet, served as Lt Governor, District Convention Planning Committee Chair, District Governor.  Association of NC Ruritan Fundraising Chair 2 yrs. Vice President 2013-2014, President 2014-2015. Association of Virginia Honorarium Member since 2015. NATIONAL: Convention Delegate 2008-2018, Convention Chair Committee Sgt-at-Arms 2014-2015, Flag Ceremony, Leadership Conference 2013-2017, National Director assigned Bylaws Committee  2016-2018 (Current Bylaws Chair). Convention Workshop 2016-2017, Million Dollars Club, Foundation Ed.Fund, Ruritan Forever Endowment,  EDUCATION: Little River High School, Durham Technical College, IBM Quality Institute @ NC State University, IBM Professionals & Statistical Certifications. IBM Continuing Ed. OCCUPATION: Quality Engineering, New System Product Qualification & Test, Fraud Intelligent Investigative Team, New Options Product Manager Foreign and Domestic, IBM 35 years.  OTHER: Member New Harris Grove AME Church, Offices served Sunday School Teacher, Usher, Steward Board Chair, Current Board of Trustee Chair, Choir VP, Man of the Year 2014; Family: Spouse Anne, two Sons Daryl & Eric (Latoya).

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