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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…