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Dolly Pardon Imagination Support

    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… 

    Supporting our Youths

    Supporting our Youths

      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… 

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      Circle of Friends Support

        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… 

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        ARC Members Meet on Ruritan Sunday

          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… 

          LIFE TIME MEMBER

          Recognizing Our Own

            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… 

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            Donations to our Community

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

              2026 Officers

              Abingdon Ruritan Club 2026 Officers

                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 2025 Ruritan of the Year Award

                  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… 

                  2026 President Antonio Donald observed a long-standing Club Member who works diligently and quietly when no one is watching.

                  Outstanding Abingdon Ruritan 2025 Member

                    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… 

                    Harvey Pinned Down Finally to Receive His Award!

                      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… 

                      Gold Awards

                      Abingdon Ruritan Club 5 Gold Certificate

                        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… 

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                        National Convention Greenville, South Carolina 2025

                          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… 

                          Abingdon Ruritan Club Wins National Website Contest

                          Abingdon Ruritan Club Wins Ruritan National Website Contest

                            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…