2026 Ruritan National Convention
Mark your calendar. The 2026 Ruritan National Convention is in Lexington, KY

Link to the hotel to make your reservation here: Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa

Starts: January 23, 2026
Ends: January 24, 2026
Time: all
Location: Lexington, KY

2025 Summer Leadership Conference
2025 Summer Leadership Conference will be back at the beautiful new Highlander Hotel next to Radford University, just 10 miles from the Ruritan National Office in Dublin, VA. President Elect David and his team have been busy planning the training around the theme: “Thriving Communities”

Make your reservation at the Highlander no later than June 18, 2025, by calling 540-744-1500. Ask for the Ruritan rate of $114 when you make your reservation.

Friday Picnic beginning at 4:00 PM will be held at the Belview Methodist Church, 3619 Onyx Dr, Radford, VA 24141. For the safety and well-being of all attendees, youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Additionally, they must be transported to Friday’s picnic by their parent or guardian, as transportation will not be provided. Thank you for your cooperation in making this a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone! All adults who will be involved with or interacting with youth during the event must be willing to undergo a background check. All credit card transactions will incur a 3.5% transaction fee. Make checks payable to Ruritan National PO Box 487 Dublin, VA 24084. On the memo line please specify itf it's for the Youth or Adult Summer Leadership Conference. Registration of $99 includes Friday Picnic, Saturday Boxed Lunch, Thriving Communities Briefcase, and conference materials.

Register on the MMS under "events": 2025 Summer Leadership Conference Registration MMS

Starts: July 18,2025
Ends: July 19, 2025
Time: varies
Location: Radford, VA