Ruritan membership is a selective process, meaning you must apply and be sponsored by a current member. You must live locally to join and be in good standing with the community. Ruritan is open to all to apply, but preferably applicants should be of an agricultural background, a business owner, and/or involved with other community organizations like another local non-profit, volunteering with a nationally recognized organization, etc. Ruritan members do pay club dues, money that goes towards the local clubs mission of community engagement and sponsoring local youth groups like the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA and more. By applying you are not guaranteed membership. Ruritan is an Equal Opportunity Organization