Hal Smith, President & CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Boys & Girls Club, was guest speaker at the January 12th Membership Meeting, Abingdon Ruritan Club.  Shown in photo, left to right are Program Chair Mary Lou Privott, President Antonio Donald,… Girls and Boys Club Guest Speaker at January 2026 Meeting

Abingdon Ruritan Club gained a new member at the January 12th Membership Meeting.  Michele Beck was sworn in by President Antonio Donald.  Shown in the photo from left are Vice President David Bowles, Michele, President Antonio, and Michele’s sponsor Cathy… New member at the ARC January Member Meeting

2025 Abingdon Ruritan Club President Dean Marzocca initiated new member Addison “A J” Brown into Club membership at the December Membership Meeting & Christmas Banquet.   A J is shown here with his sponsor Frank Gillerlain and Marzocca. 

Rose Marie Smith, President of the Guinea Heritage Association, was awarded the Abingdon Ruritan Club Volunteer of the Year Award.  She has faithfully volunteered to work in the Clams on the Half Shell Booth at Spring and Fall Seafood Festivals… Abingdon Ruritan Club Volunteer of the Year Award

At the Abingdon Ruritan Club November Membership Meeting, all were treated to a fantastic program.  Lycan, the K9, was accompanied by Lt Kevin Shifflet, Supervisor for K9 Handlers and Deputy Dani Woodward – all from the Gloucester Sheriff Department.  The… K9 Program at ARC

Kyle DeGood spoke at the September Abingdon Ruritan Club Membership Meeting.  Kyle is Founder and current Executive Director of the DeGood Foundation and the home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of the Virginia Peninsula.  The Abingdon Club supports this foundation… Guest Speaker From Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

At the September Meeting of the Abingdon Ruritan Club, President Dean initiated new member Kelly Richards shown here with the President and Kelly’s sponsor Sandra Hogge.

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) recognizes this each year with a monetary donation to the Abingdon Fire & Rescue and to the Gloucester Fire & Rescue.  The first photograph shows Mary Lou Privott, ARC Past President, presenting a donation check for… Supporting our First Responders

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) continues to fight for those who have cancer and to those who spend countless hours treating cancer patients and their families.  Mary Lou Privott, ARC past president, is shown presenting a $4000 check to Sara Thomas,… Caring About Others

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) Partners with Guinea Heritage Association which was established in 1995 and celebrates the people and traditions of a unique area of Gloucester County, Virginia, renowned for men and women who work on the water.  Shown below… Partners with Guinea Heritage Association

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) supports Habitat for Humanity Restore.  Danny Privott, 2017 National Ruritan President and current Chaplain for ARC, was honored to present a donation check for $1500 to this organization.  The check was accepted by Carrie Fracasse, President… Habitat for Humanity Restore

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) fights cancer.  For example,  there is a small hut located adjacent to the back parking lot at the Club.  Club members and others deposit aluminum cans for recycling.  Club member Allen Scale empties the hut at… Helping Fight Cancer

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) is a strong supporter of the Gloucester Boys & Girls Club. Located at 7066 Hayes Shopping Center, it is a beacon of support for the local youth community.  It provides a safe haven to grow, learn,… Girls and Boys Club Continuous Support

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) supports the Union Baptist Church Food Pantry.   Shown in the photograph is Mary Lou Privott, ARC Past President, presenting a check for $1000 to AB Fulcher, Union’s long-time Manager of their Food Pantry.  Shown also are… Supporting Food Pantry

The ARC supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a world-wide effort to ensure children from the cradle to age 5 are provided books each month to give them a strong basis for life-long literacy.  Marsha Weatherwax, ARC member, shown presenting a… Dolly Pardon Imagination Support

Abingdon Ruritan Club (ARC) Supports Cub Scouts.  Danny Privott, past National President and current member of ARC is shown presenting a $500 donation check to Walter Priest, liaison between Cub Scout Pack 133 and the Ruritan Club.  This is but… Supporting our Youths

Abingdon (ARC) Supports Circle of Friends.  Mary Lou Privott, Past President of ARC, is shown presenting a $1000 donation check to Dr. Joe Lombard in support of the Circle of Friends.  This organization consists of individuals who work together in… Circle of Friends Support

This past Sunday, May 18th, was the annual “Ruritan Sunday” throughout all Ruritan Clubs and Districts.  Abingdon Ruritan Club participated by attending the morning spiritual service at Union Baptist Church, conducted by Pastor Jarod Berry.  The photo shows members, spouses/significant… ARC Members Meet on Ruritan Sunday

At the April Abingdon Ruritan Club membership meeting, Jon Beck, a Club Member with 56 years of devoted service, became an Honorary Member.  He was recognized for serving as Club President twice.  He also is recognized for being one of… Recognizing Our Own

Don Sandridge, a Past President,  presents a check for $500  to the Woodville School Foundation  on behalf of the Abingdon Ruritan Club