| | | | 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
| | Start Date: January 23, 2026 | | End Date: January 24, 2026 | | Time: all | | Location: Lexington, KY | | | | | 2025 Youth Leadership Conference | | Announcing the first ever
Youth Summer Leadership Conference
in Radford, VA. Youth ages 12 to 17 are invited to attend the conference. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Ruritan. For the safety and well-being of all attendees, youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian as transportation will not be provided. All adults who will be involved with or interacting with youth during the event must be willing to undergo a background check.
WHEN
July 18th and 19th at Radford, VA
WHERE
Picnic
beginning at 4:00 p.m. held at Belview Methodist Church 3619 Onyx Drive, Radford, VA
Conference
will be held at the Highlander Hotel Board Room, 604 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA
COST
$55.00 per youth participant (includes Friday night’s picnic (begins at4:00 p.m.) Saturday’s boxed lunch and conference tote and materials (9:00a.m.to 3:30 p.m.)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
July 1, 2025
Youth
Download the registration form: 2025 Registration Youth Leadership Conference
Download the flyer for the program here: 2025 Youth Leadership Conference .
| | Start Date: July 18, 2025 | | End Date: July 19, 2025 | | Time: varies | | Location: Radford | | | | | 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
| | Start Date: July 18,2025 | | End Date: July 19, 2025 | | Time: varies | | Location: Radford, VA | | | | | 2025 Ruritan Foundation Fellowship Weekend |
The 2025 Ruritan National Foundation Fellowship will be held in the beautiful Mountains West Virginia in Blackwater Falls State Park. For reservations: Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge, 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road, Davis, WV 26260-0490. Call 304-259-5216 to make your own reservations, asking for a guest room or suite in the Ruritan block.
Guest room rate is $144 each per night or Suites are $194 each per night. A total of 12% taxes will be added per night. A two-night minimum stay is required. A deposit is required to be paid at the time of your registration. Cutoff date for Room Registration is April 30, 2025. This special rate is not available if you book online. Check in: 4 p.m. | Check-out: 11 a.m.
Download the registration form: 2025 Foundation Fellowship Weekend
Download the program of events for the weekend here: 2025 Foundation Fellowship Weekend Schedule .
| | Start Date: June 13, 2025 | | End Date: June 15, 2025 | | Time: varies | | Location: Davis WV |
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