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Goodwill, Fellowship and
Community Service

Ruritan Crossword Puzzle

Goodness Grows Where Ruritan Goes

"Spread the Goodness"

WELCOME! We thank you for taking
time to visit our website.

In the attached pages, you will see that
the Ruritan approach to service is local
in nature and national in strength.

Each club is supported by an
organization focused on the success of
each of its members and their
communities.

Please take some time to navigate
further through our site and learn
more about "America's Leading Service
Organization."

2008
Ruritan President
Wayne Outlaw
2008 national President's Speech


Executive Director
Michael Chrisley
Message from Executive Director


2008
Foundation President
Nell Jeffries
Message from Foundation President
 
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See and hear the slide show from the Youth Conference
See it Here!
Music used by permission

IRS 990 NEWS

Clubs will feel Impact of IRS 990 Reporting Changes

Beginning in 2008, small tax-exempt organizations like Ruritan clubs, that previously were not required to file returns, may be required to file an annual electronic notice, Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard) for Tax-Exempt Organizations not Required To File Form 990 or 990-EZ. This filing requirement applies to tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006. Organizations that do not file the notice will lose their tax-exempt status. See the IRS ad on this page for complete details.

Many Ruritan clubs, whose gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less, were not required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, or Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax. With the enactment of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), these small tax-exempt organizations will now be required to file electronically Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, with the IRS annually. Samples of the e-Postcard are not yet available but when they are, Ruritan National will make copies available to Ruritan clubs.

IRS Small Organization Flyer  PDF Format


Let’s Go To The Beach!

The 2009 Ruritan National Convention will be January 22-25 in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC. Watch this space for reservation and registration information coming soon!


Plan Now to Attend Founders’ Day in Holland

Its almost that time of year again! Founders’ Day Weekend 2008 is almost here!  The Holland Ruritan Club once again will be hosting Founders’ Day the weekend of May 16, 2008, in Holland, VA - home of America’s first Ruritan Club and the Ruritan National Monument.  As always, there will be a memorial service, parade, and lots of fellowship with your fellow Ruritans. All of this will be rounded out by an afternoon of entertainment wrapped up with a spectacular fireworks display. Deadline for registration is May 1, 2008. Registration is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Confirmation and other information will be e-mailed to registrants. Make checks payable to Holland District Ruritans. Mail completed registration and payment to: Clay Byrum, Holland District Lt. Gov.; 30799 Hunt Club Road; Carrsville, VA 23315. Visit the Holland District website Holland District Ruritans to for more information.
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Lodging
Guests may book rooms at the Comfort Inn in nearby Franklin, VA.  Call 757-569-0018 to make reservations.  Mention Ruritan Founders’ Day for special rate.

BBQ Cookoff
The Mother Club of Ruritan, Holland, has hosted an Annual Founders’ Day BBQ Cookoff for the past two years The event has proven to be such a tremendous success that the club is holding the event once again. The finest cooks in all of Ruritanland are invited to the 3rd annual Ruritan BBQ Cook-off to be held in conjunction with the Ruritan Founders’ Day festivities on May 17, 2008. This year the competition has been simplified and will be focusing only on Boston butts (pork BBQ). Trophies and special awards will be presented – plus the bragging rights of being the best Ruritan cooks in America! The competition is for Ruritan clubs and organizations only, and the number of entries is limited. Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. Reserve a space now for your club to show off their barbecuing skills – don’t lose out on the competition!  Visit the club website at The Holland Ruritan Club for more information on these events.  

Download forms

Weekend registration form (pdf)
Golf Registration form (pdf)
Hole Sponsorship form (pdf)
BBQ Cookoff entry form (pdf)
Parade entry form (pdf)
BBQ ticket form (pdf)

Founders Day Program Ad Information (pdf)


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