VOLUNTEER BOB
Throughout his life, Dr. Bob Rue has been involved in providing a helping hand to those in need, volunteering his unique skills in the field of community-based education, and enriching and supporting those around him in the community at large.
National and Regional Activities
- Connecticut Commission on National and Community Service (Connecticut Department of Higher Education) — Commissioner, 2002-present, appointed by Gov. John G. Rowland
- National Community Education Association (Washington, DC) — Charter Member, 1966-present; Publications Board, 1994-present
- New England Board of Higher Education: 1994-1995 — appointed by Gov. Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.
- Little Professor Book Centers, Inc. — National Franchise Advisory Council and Marketing Council, 1991-1993
- North Central Association of Schools and Colleges — Chair of Accreditation Teams at Several Colleges; Consultant-Evaluator, 1981-1988
- National Council on Community Services and Continuing Education — President, 1981-1982; Vice President, 1978-1980; Editor of the NCCSCE Newsletter, 1980-1981; and Editorial Board, Catalyst, 1978-1979
- National Coalition of Adult Education Organizations — Board of Directors, 1979-1981
- American Association of Colleges — Nominating Committee, 1976-1979
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges — Consultant-Evaluator, 1975-1981
- Georgia Association of Independent Colleges and Universities — Charter Officer, 1968-1970
- American Association of Independent College and University Presidents — Charter Member, 1968-1970
- College Consortium for International Studies — Member, Board of Directors, 1974-1983
- Servicemen's Opportunity College — National Advisory Board: 1972-1980
- U.S. Navy Campus for Achievement — National Advisory Board: 1974-1980
Professional Organizations, Civic and Cultural Activities
- Boats, Books and Brushes — Planning Committee, 2002-present
- Screen Actors Guild (SAG) — 2000-present
- American Federation of Television and Radio Actors (AFTRA) — 1999-present
- Hygienic, Inc. — Board Member, 1997-2003
- East Lyme Economic Development Commission — Board Member, 1974-1978, 1994
- Waterford Country School — Board of Directors & Development Committee, 1994-1997
- Connecticut State Indian Affairs Task Force — Appointed by Gov. Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., 1994
- U. S. Navy League, Eastern Connecticut Council — Board Member, 1972-1980, 1993-1994
- Connecticut State Humanities Council — Appointed by Gov. Ella Grasso, 1976-1981; Appointed by Gov. Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., 1991-1994
- Rotary International — Member, 1963-1999; Niantic Rotary Club, President, 1990-1991, 1999-2000
- Niantic Community Church — Diaconate, 1992-1994
- Southeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce — Board of Directors, 1974-1980, 1988-1994
- East Lyme Chamber of Commerce — Board of Directors, 1974-1978, 1988-1990
- Literacy Volunteers of America - Greater New London — Board of Directors, 1989-1990
- Fulton County Arts Council — Board of Directors, 1986-1987
- Western Illinois Arts Alliance — Board of Directors, 1985-1987
- Canton Area Chamber of Commerce — Board of Directors, 1985-1987
- Macomb Chamber of Commerce — Governmental Relations Committee, 1985-1987
- Canton YMCA — Board of Directors, 1985-1987
- Economic Development Corp. of Fulton County — Board of Directors, 1985-1987
- Alliance for a Greater Flint — Executive Committee, 1984
- Flint Rotary Club — Member, Board of Directors, 1981-1985
- Flint Area Chamber of Commerce — Business and Educational Coordinating Council, 1981-1984
- Genesee-Shiawassee Private Industry Council for Job Partnership Training Act — Vice Chair, 1983-1984
- Flint-Genesee Corporation — Board of Directors, 1983-1984
- Flint Symphony Orchestra — Board of Directors, 1981-1984
- Flint Institute of Music — Chairperson of Educational Committee, Board of Directors, 1981-1984
- Business Education Coordinating Council of Greater Flint Area Chamber of Commerce — 1981-1984
- Urban Coalition of Greater Flint — Board of Directors, 1981-1984
- Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra — Board of Directors, 1976-1981; President, 1977-1979
- Eastern Connecticut Commission on the Aging — Vice Chairperson, 1975-1980
- Connecticut Joint Council on Economic Education — 1972-1981
- Eastern Savings and Loan Association — Board of Directors, 1971-1981
- Eastern Connecticut Development Council — Vice President, 1972-1980
- East Lyme Arts Council — Board of Directors, 1974-1980; President, 1978-1980
- National Limerick Contest — Co-Chairperson; Judged by Isaac Asimov, 1976
- International Limerick Contest — Co-Chairperson; Judged by Isaac Asimov, 1978
- New London Independent High School — Board of Directors, 1973-1976
- Thames Valley School of Music — Board of Directors, Charter Officer, 1978-1981
- Thames Valley State Technical College — Advisory Board, 1970-1981
- United Way of Southeastern Connecticut — Board of Directors, 1974-1978
- William Backus Hospital Corporation — Executive Committee, 1974-1978
- Michigan Joint Council on Economic Education — Board of Directors, 1963-1968
- Michigan Adult Education Association — Board of Directors, 1963-1966; Vice President, 1966; Chair, State Convention, 1965
- United Church of Christ-Congregational — Lay Speaker, 1963-1988
