Ruritan National March 2026 Newsletter

Ruritan National Staff

Diane Lawson Media & Publications - Voice Mail 1306 diane.lawson@ruritan.org

Diane oversees the production and publication of the RURITAN magazine, the March Newsletter, club and district officer handbooks, community service guides, brochures, and other organizational materials. She manages all aspects of graphic design, layout, and print production to ensure brand consistency and high-quality standards. In addition, she plans, assembles, and coordinates the distribution of club kit materials to support club and district operations.

Kory Wirt Financial Controller - Voice Mail 1310 ruritanaccts@ruritan.org

Kory is the Financial Controller for both Ruritan National and Ruritan National Project FOCUS. Kory is responsible for overseeing daily financial operations, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, and club billing with related member communications. He maintains compliance with tax and accounting regulations, manages internal controls, and serves as the contact for audits. He also supports budgeting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and performance monitoring against budgets, and

provides critical financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Crystal Andrews Events - Voice Mail 1304 crystal.andrews@ruritan.org

Crystal leads the advance planning, on-site execution, and post-event follow-up for the annual National Convention and Summer Leadership Conference. As part of her long-term event strategy, she conducts in-depth research on prospective host cities and venues, including coordinating and participating in site visits to evaluate facilities, logistics, accommodations, and overall suitability. She also gathers and analyzes data from potential convention locations to support informed decision making for future events.

Chris Pugh Part-Time Support service@ruritan.org Chris provides support to leaders in the areas of growth and development – including community assessment and research. She also works developing Ruritan graphic design. Chris maintains the Ruritan National website, and keeps leaders informed through email communication.

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