Ruritan National Convention Program 2026

39 and strategies for Ruritan Clubs to boost gagement in their local communities and ste Cade Hickman rer m. ooks and Counting the Beans to show parency in your District! dy Davis Bylaws Committee Report Debi Davis, National Director 2027 National Convention – Lexington, KY Rick Poff Juliann Poff David Thompson Jenna Erickson, Lexington Representative Teller’s Report and Election Results Juliann Poff Declaration of Election Results Becky Lane New Business Announcements Juliann Poff Adjourn Pledge of Allegiance Catelynn Flanagan with Confidence 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Dixiana Practical tactics and strategies for Ruritan Clubs to boost visibility and engagement in their local communities and beyond. Facilitator: Celeste Cade Hickman District Treasurer 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Darby Dan Balancing the Books and Counting the Beans to show Financial Transparency in your District! Facilitator: Melody Davis Club President, Vice President, and Director Training 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Calumet Don’t just hold a title—make an impact! This engaging training will show Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Directors how to inspire their clubs, lead with purpose, and create meetings people don’t want to miss. Facilitator: Alex Sowers cultivates future leadership within the club. Facilitators: Julie Marshall and Debi Davis Branding and Marketing Made Simple: Promote Your Club with Confidence 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Dixiana Practical tactics and strategies for Ruritan Clubs to boost visibility and engagement in their local communities and beyond. Facilitator: Celeste Cade Hickman District Treasurer 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Darby Dan Balancing the Books and Counting the Beans to show Financial Transparency in your District! Facilitator: Melody Davis Club President, Vice President, and Director Training 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Calumet Don’t just hold a title—make an impact! This engaging training will show Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Directors how to inspire their clubs, lead with purpose, and create meetings people don’t want to miss. Facilitator: Alex Sowers n the Future” – Assigning experienced club ntors to new members encourages active sters a sense of importance, and engages ivities, which enhances member retention and leadership within the club. e Marshall and Debi Davis Marketing Made Simple: Promote Your Club e m. Captain Edward G. “Ed” Gallrein III is a highly decorated U.S. Navy SEAL Captain (Ret.) and Army Ranger whose three-decade career spanned seven SEAL Teams, global deployments, and command of a Naval Special Warfare Group. A combat veteran of Operations JUST CAUSE, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM, he earned four Bronze Stars, two Presidential Unit Citations, and numerous joint and service commendations. Beyond military service, Captain Gallrein is a War College graduate with multiple advanced degrees and now continues serving others as a senior advisor, veterans’ advocate, and fifth-generation Kentucky farmer. Saturday Business Meeting continued SATURDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS Mentoring New Club Members 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Lanes End Then Now and in the Future” – Assigning experienced club members as mentors to new members encourages active involvement, fosters a sense of importance, and engages them in club activities, which enhances member retention and cultivates future leadership within the club. Facilitators: Julie Marshall and Debi Davis Branding and Marketing Made Simple: Promote Your Club SATURDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS Mentoring New Club Members 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Lanes End Then Now and in the Future” – Assigning experienced club members as mentors to new members encourages active involvement, fosters a sense of importance, and engages them in club activities, which enhances member retention and AY MORNING WORKSHOPS Club Members m. 37 National Treasurer’s Report Donna Jo Poulton National Secretary’s Report Juliann Poff Executive Director’s Report Sarah Kelly Long Term Plan Report David Thompson Resolutions Committee Donna Jo Poulton

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