171221 Ruritan Annual Report

Approved May 18, 2018

Old Business The Chair called for any unfinished business. There was no old business. New Business The Chair called for any new business. There was no new business. Announcements The Chair called upon National Secretary, James Mills, for announcements. The Chair called upon Past National Director Jerry Atkins, Chair of the Registration and Credentials Committee, to give the teller’s report on the election.

Foundation Trustee Graham K. Bryant (VA) National Treasurer Larry Blount

Votes

The Chair read the Teller’s Report for Foundation Trustee and declared Graham K. Bryant (VA) Elected. The Chair read the teller’s report for National Director and declared Robin D. Davenport elected National Director to fill a 2-yr. unexpired term. The Chair read the teller’s report for National Director and declared Dennis Bagnell (VA), Larry Bowman (WV), Lynn Fillers (TN), Cassandra Flanagan (WV), Edward “Ed” Hicks (VA), Donna Jo Poulton (SC) and Timothy Spitler (NC) elected National Directors. The Chair read the teller’s report for National Treasurer and declared David Thompson (VA) elected National Treasurer. The Chair read the teller’s report for National President-Elect and declared Larry W. Cassell elected National President- Elect. The Chair read the teller’s report for National Bylaws Amendment 1 and declared Amendment 1 is adopted. The Chair read the teller’s report for National Bylaws Amendment 2 and declared Amendment 2 is adopted. The Chair read the teller’s report for National Bylaws Amendment 3 and declared Amendment 3 is adopted.

397

168 238

David Thompson

National Director (2 yr. unexpired) Robin D. Davenport

390

National Director Dennis Bagnell (VA) Larry Bowman (WV) Donna Bricker (OH)

Votes

358 354 189 327 379 273 321 263

Lynn Fillers (TN)

Cassandra Flanagan (WV) Edward “Ed” Hicks (VA) Donna Jo Poulton (SC) National President-Elect Larry W. Cassell (MD) Write In – Dale Bricker Timothy Spitler (NC)

Votes

385

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National Bylaws Amendment 1 Yes: 328 (80.00%) No: 77 (18.78%) National Bylaws Amendment 2 Yes: 378 (92.20%) No: 22 (5.37%) National Bylaws Amendment 3 Yes: 325 (79.27%) No: 68 (16.59%)

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Ruritan National 2018 Annual Report