The primary purpose of this committee is to foster love of our
country and pride in being a citizen by promoting activities and
philosophies which enable each of us to become more aware
of our unique rights and responsibilities which are ours because
we are Americans. The areas for consideration should include:
Community Pride, Holiday Observation, Voter Registration, Armed Forces, Veterans Day, Flag Display.
CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY
The Abingdon Ruritan Club was proud to make a $1000.00 donation to the County D.A.R.E. program on June 24, 2025. D.A.R.E is a collaborative effort by certified law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents, and community to offer an educational program in the classroom to prevent or reduce drug abuse and violence among children and youth.
The donation check was presented to Sheriff Warren by Committee Chair Liz Turner. The Abingdon Ruritan Club is always interested in promoting education and safety to the youth of our community.
SHOP WITH A COP DONATION
The Citizen and Patriotism Committee Chair of the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Liz Turner stopped by the Gloucester Sheriff’s office on June 24th to make a donation to the Shop with a Cop program. The donation check was in the amount of $1000.00 which helps County children at Christmas. The event last year involved more than 50 officers from the Gloucester Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police, Virginia Marine Police, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia ABC Law Enforcement, Williamsburg Police Department, and West Point Police Department. The 95 children made purchases from clothing to bicycles and everything in between.
Receiving the donation check from left to right is Jamie Williams, Lieutenant Steve Perry, Liz Turner and Sgt. Kyrstin Shackelford.
To each Ruritan who is a Veteran or an active duty member of the military, we say thank you. To the families of our Veterans, we acknowledge and appreciate your devotion as well. And for the families of the fallen, who gave everything for their country, we recognize the depth of their sacrifice and yours.
Ruritan clubs are known in hundreds of communities for providing citizenship and patriotism programs on Memorial Day, July Fourth, Veterans Day, and all year long.
On this day and every day, we are so proud to know Ruritan represents America’s communities. To allow your Ruritan staff time on this holiday to be with their families, our office will be closed and reopen on Tuesday, May 28.
| Sarah Kelly Executive Direct |
Memorial Day June 26, 2025
ARC Members and family gathered for a Memorial Day Program on Sunday, May 25th, starting at 3:00pm on the steps of the Gloucester Courthouse. The speaker was Retired Navy Admiral William Will. Pictured from left is Beth Richardson, Kenny Richardson, Liz Turner, Janet Kyle, Yvonne Scales, Selena Collins. Far back: Carl Turner, David Kyle and Eva Tillage. Not shown Sid Sugas (photographer).
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