Ruritan National Convention Program 2026

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31 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terrace Atrium Chairs Meeting with Saturday Participants 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Elmendorf 7th floor 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terrace Atrium Chairs Meeting with Saturday Participants 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Elmendorf 7th floor 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terrace Atrium Chairs Meeting with Saturday Participants 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Elmendorf 7th floor 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terrace Atrium Chairs Meeting with Saturday Participants 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Elmendorf 7th floor Welcome Sarah Kelly America Donna Jo Poulton, National Treasurer Invocation Julie Marshall, National Director Presentation of National President Sarah Kelly The president’s escort is Ron Uthus, Mountain View NC Club President. Welcome Becky Lane, 2025 National President Welcome/Comments Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky Elaine Wine, Past Woodrow Wilson District Secretary Reggie Wine, Woodrow Wilson Foundation Chair Flag Ceremony Cassandra Flanagan, Past National Director Catelynn Flanagan, Upper WV Youth Coordinator Announcements Sarah Kelly Opening and Flag Ceremony Grand Ballroom 1:00 p.m. Presiding: Sarah Kelly, Executive Director Military Missions Join the Buzz - Project Pillowcase Sewing Bee! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spendthrift 7th Floor Stitch with purpose! The Pillowcase Sewing Bee workshop is your chance to turn fabric into comfort and love for our deployed troops. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just learning to thread a needle, everyone is welcome! Each handmade pillowcase will be included in a holiday care package as part of Operation SEND Christmas, bringing cheer and a touch of home to those serving far from loved ones. We use bright, fun, patriotic cotton patterns. Sewing machines, irons, scissors, etc., will be provided. Let’s sew some love into every stitch. Facilitator: Anne Hillard Welcome for First Time Convention Attendees and 2025 Red Bar Recipients 10 a.m - 11 a.m. Grand Ballroom Facilitator: Juliann Poff Association of Past National Presidents (APNP) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Salon B Resolutions Committee to Receive Delegates Per the convention standing rules, all proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions at this time. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Calumet Cash Lunch FRIDAY Military Missions Join the Buzz - Project Pillowcase Sewing Bee! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spendthrift 7th Floor Stitch with purpose! The Pillowcase Sewing Bee workshop is your chance to turn fabric into comfort and love for our deployed troops. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just learning to thread a needle, everyone is welcome! Each handmade pillowcase will be included in a holiday care package as part of Operation SEND Christmas, bringing cheer and a touch of home to those serving far from loved ones. We use bright, fun, patriotic cotton patterns. Sewing machines, irons, scissors, etc., will be provided. Let’s sew some love into every stitch. Facilitator: Anne Hillard Welcome for First Time Convention Attendees and 2025 Red Bar Recipients 10 a.m - 11 a.m. Grand Ballroom Facilitator: Juliann Poff Association of Past National Presidents (APNP) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Salon B Resolutions Committee to Receive Delegates Per the convention standing rules, all proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions at this time. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Calumet Cash Lunch Caucuses 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lanes End Dixiana Darby Dan and Calumet Military Missions Join the Buzz - Project Pillowcase Sewing Bee! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spendthrift 7th Floor Stitch with purpose! The Pillowcase Sewing Bee workshop is your chance to turn fabric into comfort and love for our deployed troops. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just learning to thread a needle, everyone is welcome! Each handmade pillowcase will be included in a holiday care package as part of Operation SEND Christmas, bringing cheer and a touch of home to those serving far from loved ones. We use bright, fun, patriotic cotton patterns. Sewing machines, irons, scissors, etc., will be provided. Let’s sew some love into every stitch. Facilitator: Anne Hillard Welcome for First Time Convention Attendees and 2025 Red Bar Recipients 10 a.m - 11 a.m. Grand Ballroom Facilitator: Juliann Poff Association of Past National Presidents (APNP) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Salon B Resolutions Committee to Receive Delegates Per the convention standing rules, all proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions at this time. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Calumet Cash Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terrace Atrium Chairs Meeting with Saturday Participants 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Elmendorf 7th floor FRIDAY Caucuses 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lanes End Dixiana Darby Dan and Calumet 27 Military Missions Join the Buzz - Project Pillowcase Sewing Bee! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spendthrift 7th Floor Stitch with purpose! The Pillowcase Sewing Bee workshop is your chance to turn fabric into comfort and love for our deployed troops. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just learning to thread a needle, everyone is welcome! Each handmade pillowcase will be included in a holiday care package as part of Operation SEND Christmas, bringing cheer and a touch of home to those serving far from loved ones. We use bright, fun, patriotic cotton patterns. Sewing machines, irons, scissors, etc., will be provided. Let’s sew some love into every stitch. Facilitator: Anne Hillard Welcome for First Time Convention Attendees and 2025 Red Bar Recipients 10 a.m - 11 a.m. Grand Ballroom Facilitator: Juliann Poff Association of Past National Presidents (APNP) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Salon B Resolutions Committee to Receive Delegates Per the convention standing rules, all proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions at this time. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Calumet Cash Lunch FRIDAY Caucuses 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lanes End Dixiana Darby Dan and Calumet Military Missions Join the Buzz - Project Pillowcase Sewing Bee! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spendthrift 7th Floor Stitch with purpose! The Pillowcase Sewing Bee workshop is your chance to turn fabric into comfort and love for our deployed troops. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just learning to thread a needle, everyone is welcome! Each handmade pillowcase will be included in a holiday care package as part of Operation SEND Christmas, bringing cheer and a touch of home to those serving far from loved ones. We use bright, fun, patriotic cotton patterns. Sewing machines, irons, scissors, etc., will be provided. Let’s sew some love into every stitch. Facilitator: Anne Hillard Welcome for First Time Convention Attendees and 2025 Red Bar Recipients 10 a.m - 11 a.m. Grand Ballroom Facilitator: Juliann Poff Association of Past National Presidents (APNP) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Salon B Resolutions Committee to Receive Delegates Per the convention standing rules, all proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions at this time. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Calumet Cash Lunch FRIDAY Caucuses 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lanes End Dixiana Darby Dan and Calumet 27 Military Missions Join the Buzz - Project Pillowcase Sewing Bee! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spendthrift 7th Floor Stitch with purpose! The Pillowcase Sewing Bee workshop is your chance to turn fabric into comfort and love for our deployed troops. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just learning to thread a needle, everyone is welcome! Each handmade pillowcase will be included in a holiday care package as part of Operation SEND Christmas, bringing cheer and a touch of home to those serving far from loved ones. We use bright, fun, patriotic cotton patterns. Sewing machines, irons, scissors, etc., will be provided. Let’s sew some love into every stitch. Facilitator: Anne Hillard Welcome for First Time Convention Attendees and 2025 Red Bar Recipients 10 a.m - 11 a.m. Grand Ballroom Facilitator: Juliann Poff Association of Past National Presidents (APNP) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Salon B Resolutions Committee to Receive Delegates Per the convention standing rules, all proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions at this time. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Calumet Cash Lunch Caucuses 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lanes End Dixiana Darby Dan and Calumet 27 Military Missions Join the Buzz - Project Pillowcase Sewing Bee! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spendthrift 7th Floor Stitch with purpose! The Pillowcase Sewing Bee workshop is your chance to turn fabric into comfort and love for our deployed troops. Whether you’re a sewing pro or just learning to thread a needle, everyone is welcome! Each handmade pillowcase will be included in a holiday care package as part of Operation SEND Christmas, bringing cheer and a touch of home to those serving far from loved ones. We use bright, fun, patriotic cotton patterns. Sewing machines, irons, scissors, etc., will be provided. Let’s sew some love into every stitch. Facilitator: Anne Hillard Welcome for First Time Convention Attendees and 2025 Red Bar Recipients 10 a.m - 11 a.m. Grand Ballroom Facilitator: Juliann Poff Association of Past National Presidents (APNP) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Salon B Resolutions Committee to Receive Delegates Per the convention standing rules, all proposed Convention Resolutions shall be referred to the Convention Resolutions Committee. Any active Ruritan member may present proposed Convention Resolutions at this time. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Calumet Cash Lunch Caucuses 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lanes End Dixiana Darby Dan and Calumet Presentation of Past National Presidents JoAnn Wenger, Past National Secretary Memorial 27 27 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terrace Atrium Chairs Meeting with Saturday Participants 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Elmendorf 7th floor 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terrace Atrium Chairs Meeting with Saturday Participants 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Elmendorf 7th floor Caucuses 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. Lanes End Dixiana Darby Dan and Calumet 27 27

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