29 people were in attendance for the 2009 Ruckman Reunion.
The first order of business was the most important: eating! At 2:30 the business meeting was called to order by President Bob Ruckman.
The 2008 minutes were accepted as originally reported. We had several topics of new business.
We have our very own website: www.ruckmanfamilyhistory.org
Frank Ruckman maintains the site. The motion was passed to fund the cost of the website from the general fund. Frank invites all of us to take a look and contribute to our family history. Several people told about visiting family members. Julie Chalmers spoke about her memories of attending previous reunions with her father and how glad she was to be there again.
She had a slide show to share that had been played at her father’s memorial. Cards were signed for absent family members.
The scholarship report was given. We had five scholarship applications. All applicants were awarded scholarships of $500. The applicants were Natalie DiPaolo, Blaine Higbee, Michael J. Lawrence, Rachel Smith, and Rebecca Smith. A collection for the scholarship fund was taken and netted $931.
Remember, memorials can be given to the scholarship fund as well as leaving a legacy to the fund. A Ruckman mind is a terrible thing to waste! The scholarship application can be found on the back of this newsletter. The regular fund collection was taken to help defray costs of the newsletter and rental of the shelter. This collection amounted to $121.
There was a lengthy discussion about moving the reunion to a different venue such as Watoga Park to encourage greater participation and increase interest.
Where would you like to see the reunion held and would you come? You can register your suggestions on our web site. Bob Henry was voted in as our new Vice-President. Elections are next year. The meeting was adjourned.
2009 OFFICERS ARE:
President - Bob Ruckman
Vice President - Bob Henry
Secretary - Gale Ruckman Smith
Treasurer - Darren Winebrinner
Scholarship - Gene Winebrinner
Historian - Gale Ruckman Smith
Directions to the park: I 64 to the Lewisburg exit (#169). Go south on US 219. Go through Lewisburg and Fairlea. Stay on US 219 the whole time. Go down a steep hill into Ronceverte. At the bottom of the hill is a stop sign. Turn right. You will still be on US 219. Cross a concrete bridge. You will see a bridge over the Greenbrier River; do not cross this bridge, instead turn left into the city park. We will be in the first picnic shelter on the right. This 20 acre park is located along the Greenbrier River and offers a wide array of recreation programs, including three ball fields, a municipal swimming pool (June-September), horseshoe pits, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, playground, track and an amphitheatre. The shelter is reserved for us for the whole day. Come early to visit and stay late to visit. Eating commences at 1:00 p.m. Take Out Food Order options:
Call the Greenbrier Visitors Center at 800-833-2068 for information about places to visit and things to see while you are here. The Web site address is: http://www.greenbrierwv.com
RUCKMAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC.
Scholarship Application for Calendar Year _______
Purpose of the Scholarship Fund: To assist descendents of David Little Ruckman and Priscilla Wade Ruckman who plan to continue their education in an accredited technical school, business school or college.
Name_________________________________________
Birth Date____________
Address & Phone Number_____________________________________________
Parent’s Names_____________________________________________________
Descendant of______________________________________________________
High School and year of graduation_________________________________
Principal's name and school address________________________________
Course of study (academic, business, etc)__________________________
List activities and significant accomplishments (use additional page if necessary)______________________________________________________
Are you employed? If so, where_____________________________________
Your income_____________
Approximate Income of Parents_____________
Name and address of college________________________________________
Name of registrar__________________________________________________
Field of study__________________
Expected length of program________
Annual Tuition___________________ Attending full time: Yes No
Are you receiving any scholarships or loans? Please list amounts____________________________________________________________
How much financial help will you receive from your family?_________
Please submit 3 letters of reference to the committee. References must not be related to the applicant. Please send transcript of credits from high school or college with school seal and signature of registrar to the scholarship committee. Please provide proof of registration as a full time student carrying at least 12 credit hours per semester.
The application, reference letters and transcripts are to be sent to:
Mr. Gene Winebrenner, Chairman
Rt 2 Box 278
Lewisburg, WV 24901
DEADLINE IS JUNE 20 OF THE SCHOLARSHIP YEAR!!!!!!
