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Awards
In as much as Ruritan districts have the responsibility of organizing and starting new clubs and clubs have
the responsibility of sending delegates to the Ruritan National Convention, the district, in coordination with
Ruritan National, will provide financial assistance to the clubs that actively participate in the charter of new
clubs in the following manner.
— On the first anniversary date of the new club charter presentation meeting night, Ruritan National will
present the sum of $250 to the sponsoring club.
— Also, Ruritan National will provide the new club with two club delegate registrations for the upcoming
Ruritan National Convention provided that:
1. The new club has remained active with 16 or more members.
2. The new club’s dues and reports are current.
3. The sponsoring club has properly mentored* the new club.
* According to the New Webster’s Dictionary, a mentor is “a wise and faithful advisor or tutor.” The sponsor of a new
Ruritan club is expected to do just that -- tutor the new club on Ruritan meeting procedure and protocol, as well as
advise the new club through key events of the first year.
Ruritan Club/District Award for Sponsoring New Ruri-Teen Clubs
Club and/or District Awards for Growth
Club Award for Sponsoring a New Ruritan Club
Any club sponsoring a Ruri-Teen club receives a $100 award at the one year anniversary of the club’s
chartering.
NOTES :
District Growth Recognition Program
A District Growth Recognition Program was approved by the Ruritan National Board of Directors
in 2007 based on percentage of growth in three (3) categories — small districts (500 members or
less), medium districts (501 to 1,000 members), and large districts (1,001 members and up). The
winning district in each category will be recognized by the Ruritan National President at the Ruritan
National Convention with a 3’ H x 5’ L district banner that can be displayed at the district/other
functions, and two (2) 12” H x 24” L vehicle magnetic signs that can be displayed by the district
governor as he/she travels the district. The banner will be accepted by the outgoing district governor,
and the vehicle magnetic signs will be accepted by the incoming district governor (simultaneously).
In the event, one/both district governors are not present at the convention, any representative of the
district can accept the banner/signs.