National Convention 2018 Program

2018 Convention Chairs’ Message Welcome to our home state of South

Carolina and the beau- tiful city of Charleston. Your 2018 National Convention commit- tee welcomes each of you to the “Holy City”

of Charleston, known for it’s hospitality and great fellowship, food, and sights. As we gather this year to celebrate Ruritan’s 90th year, let’s remember our founding fathers and their goals to make Ruritan the leading community civic club organization in America and each of you are a part of their legacy. The con- vention committee has planned an awesome con- vention. With the opening ceremonies we begin our convention with an inspiring service, flag ceremony, fantastic speaker, and great meal. We continue with our Red, White, or Blue dress Friday, celebrate our veterans and honor our 1st Lady. We continue with tours in and around Charleston and conclude Satur- day with a fantastic banquet and entertainment. We will take care of Ruritan business each day but also have planned great trips and activities. As with all conventions, our goal is to make this the best Nation- al Convention you have attended. Enjoy the events and activities and let’s give Presi- dent Danny and 1st Lady Linda a huge Thank you for their service to Ruritan in 2017. We want to thank Mike, Craig, and the entire National Office Staff for their hard work in making this convention the best.

We appreciate each of you!! 2018 Convention Co-Chairs, Gary and Jimmy

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