The Ruritan Forever program establishes endowments to support the organization by producing investment income. A portion of the amount of investment income each year covers the membership dues for the Ruritan Forever member in whose name the endowment was established. Excess earnings and earnings produced after a Ruritan Forever member passes away are available for unrestricted use by the organization. See a complete list of Ruritans Forever here.
A “Ruritan Forever” endowment may be purchased by a member in good standing or may be purchased for a member in good standing. A Ruritan Forever endowment may be purchased to honor a non-member provided they are brought into a club as an Associate Member at the same time. In this case the Associate Member’s dues would be covered by the $600 endowment. The lifetime endowment may also be purchased in memory of an already deceased Ruritan, ensuring an ongoing contribution to the operation of Ruritan in his or her name. Dues for a living participant must be current through the previous quarter to participate. Ruritan National will administer these prepaid dues in a separate fund with the original amount remaining in perpetuity.
2022 Legacy Clubs – 16 or more Ruritans Forever
At the January 2022 National Board meeting a designation of Ruritan Forever Legacy Club was established for any club reaching sixteen (16) or more Ruritan Forever participants. This number is based on the club the member was in when the RF was purchased.
The clubs that are currently entitled to this title are listed below:
Bargerton Ruritan Club
Creeds Ruritan Club
Dorcas Ruritan Club
Headsville Countryside Ruritan Club
Hickory Ruritan Club
New Franklin PA Ruritan Club
Pineview Ruritan Club
Ruritan Road Ruritan Club
Slanesville Ruritan Club
Washington College Ruritan Club
A “Ruritan Forever” endowment may be purchased by a member in good standing or may be purchased for a member in good standing. A Ruritan Forever endowment may be purchased to honor a non-member provided they are brought into a club as an Associate Member at the same time. In this case the Associate Member’s dues would be covered by the $800 endowment. The lifetime endowment may also be purchased in memory of an already deceased Ruritan, ensuring an ongoing contribution to the operation of Ruritan in his or her name. Dues for a living participant must be current through the previous quarter to participate. Ruritan National will administer these prepaid dues in a separate fund with the original amount remaining in perpetuity.
Interest on the fund will provide the money paid to Ruritan National for dues. Upon payment of the fee, the Ruritan will receive a certificate, a lapel pin, and a permanent life participant card. For endowments purchased for a deceased member a special plaque will be provided for the club to present to the deceased member’s family. National dues increases will have no effect on participants enrolled in the plan, although the purchase price of $800 for new enrollees may be adjusted over the years as necessary. There will be no special assessments or charges made to Ruritan Forever participants.
Ruritan Benefits 