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Awards
District Governor Growth & Development Award
1. Requirements:
Most new clubs organized for the calendar year. Three (3) or more clubs are required
to qualify for this award. Also required to qualify, club charters must be closed and first quarter dues paid.
2. Time Period:
January 1— December 31
3. Responsible for Verifying:
Ruritan National Office
4. Type of Award:
Plaque provided by Ruritan National
5. Award Presentation:
Ruritan National President
6. When is Award Presented:
Ruritan National Convention
Note: Any district governor whose district organizes at least three (3) clubs during the calendar year will
receive a framed certificate. The district governor(s) whose district organizes the most new clubs (three
or more) during the calendar year will be presented an appropriate plaque. In case of ties, equal treat‑
ment will be received.
Growth Awards for Ruritan Members
Distinguished Member Awards (DRM)
For Starting a Ruritan Club
The highest individual growth and
development award is the DRM Award. The
designation of Distinguished Ruritan Member
(DRM) is determined by the district governor
or, in an area, by the Ruritan National Office.
Maximum two DRMs awarded per club.
1. Requirements
1. one new Ruritan club organized
2. two new Ruritan clubs organized
3. three or more new Ruritan clubs organized
2. Time Period
:
Calendar year (after close of
charter and first dues are paid).
3. Responsible for Verifying
a. District governor
b. Ruritan National Office
4. Type of Award
a. One new Ruritan club organized: DRM pin
and recognition meal at the Ruritan National
Convention.
b. Two new Ruritan clubs organized: Above
plus registration and one night lodging at the
National Convention, reimbursed by Ruritan
National.
c. Three or more Ruritan clubs organized:
All of the above, plus an additional 2 nights
lodging at the National Convention, reimbursed
by Ruritan National.
5. Award Presentation:
Assigned National
Representative or the Ruritan National
President.
6. When Award is Presented
: District and
Ruritan National Conventions.
Distinguished Member Awards (DRM) For
Starting a Ruri-Teen Club
The highest individual growth and development
award is the DRM Award. The designation
of Distinguished Ruritan Member (DRM) is
determined by the district governor or, in an area,
by the Ruritan National Office. Maximum two
DRMs awarded per club.
1. Requirements
1. One new Ruri-Teen club organized
2. Three new Ruri-Teen clubs organized
3. Four or more new Ruri-Teen clubs organized
2. Time Period
:
Calendar year (after close of
charter and first dues are paid).
3. Responsible for Verifying
a. District governor
b. Ruritan National Office
4. Type of Award
a. One new Ruri-Teen club organized: DRM pin
and recognition meal at the Ruritan National
Convention.
b. Three new Ruri-Teen clubs organized:
Above plus registration National Convention,
reimbursed by Ruritan National.
c. Four or more Ruri-Teen clubs organized: All of
the above, plus an additional 1 night lodging at
the National Convention, reimbursed by Ruritan
National.
5. Award Presentation:
Assigned National
Representative or the Ruritan National President.
6. When Award is Presented
: District and
Ruritan National Conventions.