Ruritan National Convention Program 2026

2026 Ruritan National Convention National President’s Message.....................................................4 Convention Program Chair’s Message. ...................................... 5 Convention Sponsors. .............................................................. 6-7 Hank Sponsors............................................................................ 8 Program Sponsors. ........................................................... 9-21 Wednesday Events. .................................................................. 22 Thursday Events. ............................................................ 22-23 Thursday Workshops ....................................................... 24-25 Friday Events. ................................................................ 26-27 First Timer Event ........................................................................27 Red Bar Recipient Event ............................................................27 Friday Morning Workshops. .................................................. 28-30 Opening and Flag Ceremony. ................................................... 31 Friday Business Meeting. .......................................................... 32 Friday Afternoon Workshops ................................................ 33-34 Derby Party ......................................................................... 35 Foundation Live Auction ..............................................................35 Saturday Morning Voting. .......................................................... 36 National Board & Trustee Group Photos................................... 36 Saturday Morning Workshops. .................................................. 37 Saturday Business Meeting. ............................................. 38-39 Saturday Afternoon Workshops............................................40-41 Saturday Installation Banquet. .................................................. 42 Sunday Worship Service. .......................................................... 43 National Board Meeting............................................................. 43 Ballot Items. ................................................................... 44-45 Candidates. .................................................................... 46-54 Election Results Worksheet. ..................................................... 55 2025 National Board of Directors. ........................................ 56-57 Project FOCUS ......................................................................... 58 Foundation Trustees. ................................................................ 58 Convention Committees. ...................................................... 59-61 General Information. ................................................................. 62 Official Business Agenda and Standing Rules ..................... 63-65 National Convention Statistics .................................................. 66

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