Linda Vaughan Receives David Evick Fair Volunteer Award The photo on the left was taken at the November 6, 2017 meeting of the Bridgewater Ruritan Club when Linda Vaughan received our first David Evick Fair Volunteer Award, honoring Mrs. Vaughan for devoting countless hours at the Fry Shack at the County Fair. The award was named in memory of David Evick, whose widow Laura was present to assist in presenting the award. Photo on the right shows Linda at work at the Fry Shack during Fair Week in August 2017. | Glen and Nancy Thomas Ruritan of the Year Award The Bridgewater Ruritan Club has presented Ron Williams [center] with the Glen and Nancy Thomas Ruritan of the Year Award. With Ron are Glen Thomas [left] and Membership Committee Co-Chairman John Harsh [right]. In addition to his 36 years of active service to the Club, Ron is serving as Vice-Chairman of the Rockingham County Fair Association. 60 Years of Ruritan Service! Among Club members receiving anniversary pins in October were John Leigh Miller, who was honored for 60 years of Ruritan service. David Evick Memorial Scholarship Presented Bridgewater Ruritan Club members Ron Williams and Jim Benedict presented the David Evick Memorial Scholarship, named in memory of a loyal member of our Club, to David's daughter Madison Evick at the senior awards assembly at Turner Ashby High School in May. | Annual Report Club members reported 1947 hours of community service hours and over $10,000.00 in contributions for the Ruritan year ending August 31, 2018. The vast majority of funds contributed back into the local community were raised through the Club's Fry Shack at the Rockingham County Fair in August. 2018 Club Officers Rick Wampler - President Rick Claybrook - Vice President Curtis Glover - Secretary Alan Zigler - Treasurer Jim Lane - Past President Jim Dickson - Director John Harsh - Director George Mason - Director The Bridgewater Club meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 in the fellowship hall at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. Family Picnic will be held on August 6, 2018 at 6:30pm at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. Meat and drinks are provided. Please bring side dish or dessert. Spouse-Guest Nights in 2018 will be held on April 2 and October 1. |