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
Mr. David Thompson, Ruritan National President-elect, installed Abingdon Ruritan Club 2026 Officers and 1 Five-Year Director at the Club’s December Membership Meeting & Christmas Banquet. Shown from right to left are President Antonio Donald, Vice President David Bowles, Treasurer Ann… Abingdon Ruritan Club 2026 Officers
2025 President Dean Marzocca presented the Abingdon Ruritan Club Ruritan of the Year Award to Club Secretary Dianne Woolley. She was recognized for her exemplary efforts to ensure that all Club donations and volunteer hours were recorded and properly and… Abingdon Ruritan Club 2025 Ruritan of the Year Award
2026 President Antonio Donald observed a long-standing Club Member who works diligently and quietly when no one is watching. This member who is multi-talented and always seeks the best for the Club. His name is Harvey Kidd and typical of… Outstanding Abingdon Ruritan 2025 Member
At the January 12th Abingdon Ruritan Club Membership Meeting, President Antonio Donald presented Harvey Kidd with the 2025 Unsung Hero Award. Harvey is a 30-year member of Abingdon and during all of those years, he has worked behind the scenes… Harvey Pinned Down Finally to Receive His Award!
Ruritan Chesapeake District Zone 4 Governor Don Sandridge presented the Abingdon Ruritan Club 5 Gold Certificates certifying the Club was at the maximum level of excellence in the following Categories: Citizenship and Patriotism, Environmental, Public Service, Community Engagement, and Social… Abingdon Ruritan Club 5 Gold Certificate
Seven ARC Voting Delegates represented Abingdon Ruritan Club at the National Convention January 24 and 25 in Greenville, South Carolina. The group also represented Chesapeake District (along with Mike Morrison) as well. President Dean conducted a very successful workshop on… National Convention Greenville, South Carolina 2025
Abingdon Ruritan Club’s website has been selected as the best in the Ruritan Organization, which consists of about 990 clubs, club president Marzocca announced at the march meeting. Ruritan National’s evaluation of the web site include creativity style, timeliness, pertinent… Abingdon Ruritan Club Wins Ruritan National Website Contest
Chesapeake District Ruritan Convention was held in Williamsburg and included memorial services and club awards.