Ruritan National Convention Program 2026

41 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 It Takes a Village (of Ruritans)...Let’s Build a Club in Every One! 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Darby Dan 1. Where do you begin? 2. How to find people to join? 3. What is required? 4. Actual examples of opening clubs. 5. Don’t stop there! Facilitators: Brenda Hisghman and Sandra Burner-Cave Throwing Your Hat in the Ring: Shaping Ruritan’s Future 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Calumet Are you ready to help guide Ruritan into the future? This engaging workshop covers what’s involved in running for national office, from the new committee structure to leadership expectations. Learn how your skills and vision can leave a lasting mark. The future is waiting — is it time to throw your hat in the ring? Facilitators: Rick and Juliann Poff SATURDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 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 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 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 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 AY MORNING WORKSHOPS Club Members m. 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. 37

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