About Ruritan

Becoming a Member

The club seeks to attract members from the community who value the benefits to be derived from Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service and who are willing to devote time and effort each year to support club programs and activities. Membership dues are nominal with the major portion going to cover the cost of the monthly dinner meetings.

To all those that may desire to become a member you can:

  • Reach out to any current Ruritan Members, and they will be glad to assist you.

  • Contact the club via the Facebook site.

  • Contact the club by Writing and addressing it to P.O. Box 1074 Warrenton, VA 20188

  • Contact the Club President at GlennH.Ruri@gmail.com

Ruritan Club Constitution Bylaws on Membership

ARTICLE IV. Membership

Section A. Club membership may be acquired only by invitation, transfer, or reinstatement.

Section B. Any community-minded person whose interest is allied with the Club and community shall be considered for Club membership.

Section C. Any member of this Club may present the name of a proposed member to any Board of Director member and upon majority approval of the Board of Directors in quorum; the name shall be submitted to the Club. Upon approval with a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Club in quorum, the applicant shall become a member of the Club.

Section D. A member, by payment of applicable fees and dues, thereby accepts the principles of the Club as expressed in its objectives and submits to and agrees to comply with and be bound by the bylaws of the Club.

Section E. The types of Ruritan membership are Active, Associate, Ruritan Forever, and Honorary.

1. Active membership is conferred on individuals. An active member may vote, hold office, participate in Club business activities, and be a delegate to district or national conventions. An active member will receive a lapel pin and will receive the Ruritan National magazine.

2. Associate membership may be bestowed upon an individual or a business desiring affiliation with Ruritan. An individual and/or business will represent one membership for each annual dues paid to Ruritan National. An individual associate member may not vote, hold office, or participate in Club business activities, or be a delegate to district or national conventions. An individual associate member will receive a lapel pin and a business will receive either a plaque or window static. Associate members (individual or business) will receive the Ruritan National magazine.

3. Ruritan Forever membership is a perpetual life plan to honor either a living or deceased member in perpetuity by establishing an endowment fund that will provide dues income during and after the lifetime of the participant. The fee for this plan is controlled by the National Board of Directors. A Ruritan Forever plaque and a Ruritan Forever pin will be presented to a living Ruritan Forever member, and a Ruritan Forever plaque will be presented to an appropriate family member to memorialize the deceased Ruritan Forever recipient. Ruritan Forever status may be conferred upon any active, associate, honorary, or deceased member.

4. Honorary membership may be conferred upon a Club member who, in the opinion of the Club Board of Directors and membership, has rendered extraordinary Ruritan service. An honorary member is not considered in any Club awards programs. An honorary member will be exempt from the payment of Club dues but shall pay national dues and any district dues. An honorary member shall have all rights, privileges, and benefits of Ruritan membership.

Committees

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Outreach, involvement, and interaction with the public in a manner that improves the community.

  • Community Engagement (& Scholarship)

    Assists in providing and maintaining economic stability and growth in production, commerce, and services in the community. Areas for consideration include Agriculture, Industry Services, Trades and Professions. (Interacts with Fauquier High School for Club-provided scholarships.)

  • Public Service

    Monitors the services provided by governmental, corporate, and volunteer agencies. Areas for consideration include Water, Electrical, Gas Supply, Law Enforcement, Buildings, Fire and Rescue Squads, Transportation Facilities, Solid Waste, Telephone and T.V., Cable, Waste Disposal, Cell Service.

  • Social Development

    Ensures that the community has facilities and services which provide for the well-being and development of all people with special concern for those with unusual needs.

  • Environmental

    Improves the environment and conserve natural resources in the community. The areas for consideration include Land/Water/Air Pollution, Community Beautification, Conservation of Wildlife, Soil and Water Conservation, Rodent and Pest Control.

  • Citizenship & Patriotism

    Foster love of our country and pride in being a citizen by promoting activities and philosophies which enable each of us to become more aware of our unique rights and responsibilities which are ours because we are Americans. The areas for consideration include Community Pride, Holiday Observation, Voter Registration, Armed Forces, Veterans Day, Flag Display.

STANDING
Enhance the internal workings of the Club.

  • Finance

    Ensure that the club operates on a sound financial basis.  Propose practical fundraising methods and projects to meet the club’s financial needs.

  • Membership

    The focus is on recruiting new members, retaining current members, and regaining past members.

  • Fellowship

    Responsible for promoting fellowship among members, prospective members, and visitors. This committee organizes entertaining activities for members, their families, and the community when sponsoring a community service project.

  • Program & Entertainment

    Charged with preparing and arranging programs or entertainment for all meetings. The Committee functions at all meetings and affects all members of the club.

  • Public Relations

    To establish an effective internal and external public relations program involving the club and the community.