Ruritan National Convention Program 2026

Friday Business Meeting Grand Ballroom 2:15 p.m.

Presiding: Becky Lane 2025 National President Introduction of the National President (please stand) Rick Poff, 1999 National President The president’s escorts are Mekey Wilmouth, Tennessean District Secretary and Elizabeth Higgins, Past Tennessean Zone Governor. Welcome

Becky Lane Invocation Julie Marshall Credentials First Report

Juliann Poff, National Secretary and Registration and Credentials Chair Adoption of Convention Program Rick Poff and Becky Lane Nominating Committee Report Robin Davenport, 2024 National President

Candidate Speeches Bylaws Ballot Items Pearl Underwood, National Director and Growth Committee Co-Chair 40th Anniversary of Women in Ruritan Rick Poff Presentation of Rudy Youth, Ruri-Teen, and Ruritan of the Year David Thompson, 2025 President - Elect and Becky Lane Announcements Juliann Poff Adjourn Pledge of Allegiance Brenda Hisghman, Southern Fauquier Club President

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