Midlothian Ruritan Club

Midlothian Ruritan Club Ruritan National has nearly 30,000 members throughout the United States improving more than 1,100 lo

The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia. Since that first club, Ruritan has grown throughout the United States of America, and in doing so, has become "America’s Leading Community Service Organization." Tom Downing of Suffolk, Virginia, and Jack Gwaltney of Holland, Virginia, are known as the co-founders of Ruritan. Gwaltney and Downing recognized the need for an or

ganization where community leaders could meet and discuss ways to make their community a better place in which to live. The name "Ruritan" was suggested by Daisy Nurney, a reporter for the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot newspaper, and the club’s charter members unanimously adopted "Ruritan" as the organization’s name. The word is a combination of the Latin words for open country "ruri" and small town "tan," interpreted as pertaining to rural and small town life.

On Thursday, the Midlothian Ruritan Club held its annual scholarship awards ceremony. Dedicated to community service and...
07/26/2026

On Thursday, the Midlothian Ruritan Club held its annual scholarship awards ceremony. Dedicated to community service and improvement, one of our favorite events each year is recognizing local students in July.

Throughout the year, the Club raises funds through events like Brunswick Stew and Christmas Tree sales to support civic projects and community initiatives. This year, we were proud to award seven $1,000 scholarships to students beginning or continuing their college education. The Club also supports local trade and nursing programs.

Congratulations to all seven recipients, and best wishes as they continue their educational journeys.

On Thursday, the Midlothian Ruritan Club was pleased to welcome Delegate Ware to our meeting. Delegate Ware provided a n...
07/26/2026

On Thursday, the Midlothian Ruritan Club was pleased to welcome Delegate Ware to our meeting. Delegate Ware provided a nonpartisan update on recent legislative activity, discussed the issues and constitutional amendments that will appear on the November ballot, and shared insights on several key topics affecting the Commonwealth.

We sincerely appreciate Delegate Ware taking the time to meet with our members and for providing an informative and engaging discussion.

Last week, members of the Midlothian Ruritan Club had the privilege of participating in the annual Flags on the Hill cer...
07/03/2026

Last week, members of the Midlothian Ruritan Club had the privilege of participating in the annual Flags on the Hill ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial.
Our members helped place flags across the hillside in honor of the brave Virginians who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our nation’s freedom. It was a meaningful opportunity to remember their courage, reflect on their service, and pay tribute to those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.
We are honored to take part in this special tradition and will never forget the sacrifices of our fallen heroes.

The Midlothian Ruritan members took part in the Annual Say Their Name event held at the Virginia War Memorial. We pay tr...
05/25/2026

The Midlothian Ruritan members took part in the Annual Say Their Name event held at the Virginia War Memorial. We pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedom. We are also grateful to our Veterans, active military personnel, and their families for their dedication and loyalty to our Nation.

Membership continues to grow at the Midlothian Ruritan Club! We were honored to hear from Roger Davis, Ruritan’s Nationa...
03/30/2026

Membership continues to grow at the Midlothian Ruritan Club! We were honored to hear from Roger Davis, Ruritan’s National President-elect, and we were excited to welcome two new members at our March meeting.

If you’d like to attend a meeting and learn more about how we serve and support our community, please visit: https://midlothianruritanclub.org/

03/01/2026

Don’t forget to place your order for Midlothian Ruritan’s Spring Brunswick Stew!

Still only $9 per quart — a delicious meal that feeds a family of four. Even better, 100% of the profits go right back into supporting our community.

📧 To order, email: [email protected]
📍 Pick-up: Saturday from 3:30–5:00 PM
13510 Westfield Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113

Thank you for supporting the Midlothian Ruritan Club and helping us continue to make a difference locally!

Great presentation at Thursday night’s Midlothian Ruritan Club meeting by Brightpoint Community College’s Technical Scho...
03/01/2026

Great presentation at Thursday night’s Midlothian Ruritan Club meeting by Brightpoint Community College’s Technical School Director. We are honored to support a program that opens doors to meaningful careers in a wide range of trade-oriented professions.

Investing in workforce development means investing in our community’s future. Thank you to Brightpoint for the important work you are doing to equip students with the skills they need to succeed.

The Midlothian Ruritan Club is proud to serve as a Community Partner for the May 6th Hunters for the Hungry Golf Tournam...
02/17/2026

The Midlothian Ruritan Club is proud to serve as a Community Partner for the May 6th Hunters for the Hungry Golf Tournament.

This year’s goal is to raise $20,000 to cover the cost of processing and packaging donated deer meat, which will be distributed to food banks throughout Virginia to help families in need.

Please review the attached flyer and visit www.h4hungry.org to learn more, become a sponsor, and/or register to play in this outstanding event. Your support will make a meaningful impact in our community.

01/31/2026

The Midlothian Ruritan Club is cooking our Spring Brunswick stew Saturday March 7, 2026.

Our price is $9.00 per quart. Cash or checks only. Please place your pre-order by before Sunday March 1st via our email below.

Pick up time is the afternoon of Saturday March 7th between 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Midlothian Masonic Lodge's picnic pavilion. 13510 Westfield Road, Midlothian



How to order:

--E-mail: Reply to [email protected] List your name, phone number and number of quarts you want to pre-order.

Pick up your order Saturday afternoon March 7th between 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM



Funds raised from our stew and Christmas tree sales support local charitable organizations and awards for scholarships to college students.



Thank you for supporting our Club,

Midlothian Ruritan Club Members

E-mail - [email protected]

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1100 Mount Pisgah Drive
Midlothian, VA
23113

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