Williamsburg WV Ruritans
Calendar and Events
- September 14, 2026 - Monday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Williamsburg Ruritans Meeting
- October 12, 2026 - Monday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Williamsburg Ruritans Meeting - November 9, 2026 - Monday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Williamsburg Ruritans Meeting - December 14, 2026 - Monday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Williamsburg Ruritans Meeting
Activities
Double the fun, Two Easter Egg Hunts!
This year’s free Easter Egg hunt was planned for indoors because of unpredictible weather. But then, warming into a beautiful day, a second egg hunt was quickly organized for outdoors. Plus team games, crafts, and a table of tempting treats kept everyone happily entertained all afternoon. Thank you Williamsburg Ruritan Club!
Ruritan Veterans Honored
A special award presentation was made by Williamsburg Ruritan Club to honor their club member Veterans at their November meeting. All five branches of the U. S. Armed Services were represented. Each person received an award pin to proudly wear with their existing Ruritan Club pin. Pictured left to right:&nsp; Jason Hedrick, Doyle Owens, Stan Zahorenko, Ray Philips, Ray Hopkins, Rodger Hedrick, Herb Barthlow, Albert Stidom, not pictured: Allen Poe. The Williamsburg Ruritan Club holds their meetings on the second Monday of each month in the Williamsburg Community Building.
Williamsburg Ruritan Club Announces Stan Zahorenko As Their 2017 Fourth Quarter Williamsburg Community Champion
The Williamsburg Ruritans have honored Stan Zahorenko as a 2017 Community Champion for his many years of volunteer service in our community. Stan and his wife Debra relocated to Williamsburg in 1997. They immediately became volunteers in their church and community. Stan continued to be a salesman of office equipment, this time at Lewisburg Office Equipment, until retirement in 2008 due to medical problems. With many hours of building and re-building houses, Stan lended his expertise to the construction of the Williamsburg Community Building and later assisted in the repair of church pews used inside the building. He also designed and constructed the Andrew Chapel Methodist Church sign. Stan has worked tirelessly for community fairs, Ruritan functions, and anywhere he has been able. As the Williamsburg Ruritan Public Relations Director, Stan coordinates much advertising and Public Service Announcements for the community. Whether it is a dinner or a shooting match, chances are you have seen his posters. As a Past-President of the Williamsburg Ruritans, Stan knows how much hard work goes into being a successful volunteer! Congratulations Stan, thank you for your active support of the Williamsburg Community.
Winners Announced For the Ruritan 2017 Rifle Raffle
The First Prize .22 magnum Henry Golden Boy rifle winner is Richard Hypes of McRoss WV; The Second prize .22 Davy Cricket Youth rifle winner is Robert R. Ingram of Alderson WV. Congratulations guys and a big thank you to all who participated! A special thank you goes out to Park Center Sporting Goods of Rainelle WV for their assistance. Pictured left to right: Jack Goodman, Robert E. Ingram, and Richard Hypes.
Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service
Installing Playground Equipment
“… inspiration is for amateurs … the rest of us just show up and get to work.”
– Painter Chuck Close
Ruritans are dedicated to improving their communities and building a better America through fellowship, goodwill, and community service. Local clubs operate autonomously to identify the needs of their communities and work toward meeting some of those needs. Projects might include maintenance and improvement of community buildings, parks, playgrounds, roadways, and graveyards; support for other local service organizations such as 4H and Boy Scouts, leadership and support for community events to promote fellowship, health, skills, education, and economic opportunities; and much more, as guided by the vision and enthusiasm of local members.
Membership is a cross-section of our local community. New members are voted in by existing members, a friendly process that is not restrictive with regard to occupation, social position, or any other specific criteria.
If you would like to learn more about community concerns and join with your neighbors to make good things happen, please come to one of our meetings to get acquainted! We ask that you speak to an active Ruritan you may already know, or contact us through the form below, before attending so that we may properly greet you amid the hubbub proceeding meetings. We meet on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Williamsburg Community Building. A fellowship meal is served before starting the business meeting.
If you cannot commit to becoming a core member yet would like to show your support, please consider becoming an associate member! You will receive the quarterly newsletter and are always welcomed to participate as you are able.
“Ruritan” is a combination of the Latin words for open country “rural” and “town”. The first Ruritan Club was chartered May 21, 1928, in Holland, Virginia.
Objectives
1. To promote fellowship and goodwill among its members and the citizens in the community and to inspire each other to higher efforts.
2. To unify the efforts of individuals, organizations, and institutions in the community toward making it an ideal place in which to live.
3. To work with those agencies that serve the community and contribute directly to its progress.
4. To encourage and foster the ideal of service as the basis of all worthy enterprise.
5. To create greater understanding between rural and urban people about the problems of each as well as about their mutual problems by striving, where possible, to maintain both rural and urban representation in the club membership.
Executive Board 2017
Contact the Williamsburg WV Ruritans!
Read more about the Williamsburg WV Ruritans in the Lewisburg Mountain Messenger.
Neighboring Ruritan Clubs: Maxwelton WV Ruritans, Frankford WV Ruritans.
District and National: Lower WV Ruritan District 20, Ruritan National.