A new Ruritan club has formed in the Stuart area. Chartering with 22 members in May, the Stuart Ruritan Club is officially now a part of Ruritan National. The club is led by President Tabitha Overby, Vice-president Stacy Martin, Secretary/Treasurer Pamela Smith and directors Lisa Martin, Tara Martin, and Jennifer Sink.
The club joins Ararat, Meadows of Dan, Patrick Springs, and Red Bank in Patrick County, Zone 1 in the Dan River District structure of Ruritan. The Stuart Ruritans are focusing on needs in the Stuart area, including Mental Health Awareness and local first responders and veterans’ recognition.
Donations are being accepted to help the club raise funds to carry out their community service projects. The group is in the planning stages of a “Mental Health Awareness Walk” at Patrick County High School on Saturday, October 7 at 10 a.m. Members are currently selling raffle tickets and will host a “Bowl for Heroes” event in conjunction with Tin Pen Alley on Friday, November 10, from 6-10 p.m.
More information will be released soon on these projects.
Email StuartRuritans@gmail.com for additional information or to RSVP to an open invitation to meeting nights. The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Landmark Center at 7 p.m. and begins with a covered dish meal.
If you would like more information on any of the Ruritan clubs in Patrick County, call the District Lieutenant Governor, Kevin Smith at (276) 229-6493.
