At the April Abingdon Ruritan Club membership meeting, Jon Beck, a club member with 56 years of devoted service, became an honorary member. He was recognized for serving as club president twice. He also is recognized for being one of the “Magnificent Seven” who began the Abingdon Ruritan Club Seafood Festivals. When the club building was under construction, Beck donated thousands of dollars’ worth of materials and countless hours doing the electrical wiring. In addition, his dedication to the Shriners and his help in his hometown in Maine to establish a successful fish fry are indicative of his Ruritan spirit and has brought great credit to the Abingdon Ruritan Club, a release stated. He will continue to enjoy all the rights and privileges of an active member, but he will no longer have to pay dues. Beck, center, is shown with current president Dean Marzocca and membership chair Rose Taylor.
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