<![CDATA[JrOUAM - St. Albans Council No. 123]]>

<![CDATA[JrOUAM - St. Albans Council No. 123]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:59:36 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[2026 State Sessison at Martinsburg]]>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:41:29 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/2026-state-sessison-at-martinsburgDISTRICT 2 BOOSTERS ASSOCIATION
Back Creek Valley #15 & Berkeley Springs Council #117
April 26, 2026
TO: All Councils
The 2026 State Session will be held August 20-22 at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg.
The special room rate will be $114.00 plus tax per night. They are holding a block of rooms for the Junior Order until July 20. To make your reservations call the Holiday Inn at 304-267-5500 and be sure to let them know you are with the Junior Order United America Mechanics to get our special room rate.
We will be selling ads for the program booklet. The cost for a full page ad is $50.00, a half page is $25.00 and a quarter page is $15.00. As always, we will have a Boosters page in the program, a name can be included for $1.00. Your Council and individual ads, booster lists and payment should be sent to Carol Froebe, 3844 Fairview Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411. Checks should be made payable to the District 2 Boosters Association. If you are emailing ads, please be sure they are in the PDF format. Carol’s email is cf2630@comcast.net. Ads, booster lists and fees all need to be sent to Carol no later than July 1 so that the program booklet can be completed on time.
We are hoping to have some new attendees at this year’s State Session so be sure to let your members know that in accordance with the approved 2025 Resolution No. 8, each eligible voting member will be reimbursed $50.00 provided they attend the Friday and Saturday business Sessions in their entirety. Also 2025 Resolution No. 7, approved that the State Council pay for the banquet dinner for each voting member attending the entire business session on Friday. The cost of the banquet for visitors and non-voting members will be $25.00 per person. Approved 2025 Resolution No. 9, approved mileage reimbursement to eligible voting members who attend the entire business session. If members carpool, only the person providing transportation will be reimbursed.

We are planning a reception for Thursday evening and a banquet for Friday evening. Plans for entertainment for the opening night and the banquet are underway.

We will be having our annual Chinese auction, so start saving those items now to bring so others can buy the treasures they need to take home.
We will need an accurate count of the number of your Council members who will be attending the banquet. Please get this information to Joyce no later than JULY 1. You can email Joyce at jeverett1162@gmail.com or call her 304-279-3731.
Mileage reimbursement forms are attached, please complete these and email to John Ditto at johndittojr54@gmail.com or mail to him at 1212 Martinsburg Road, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 so that checks can be prepared prior to State Session.
We are planning a State Session practice for all State Officers at 3:00 p.m on Thursday August 20. All State Officers are required to be present for this practice. State Councilor David Dolin will hold a Board meeting for all members at 4:00 p.m on Thursday.
We are looking forward to seeing you in August in the Eastern Panhandle.
Sincerely,
District 2 State Session Committee
Encl: Mileage Request Form

]]><![CDATA[Rockport's lifelong member Carroll Bonnett passed away March 5, 2026]]>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:56:12 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/rockports-lifelong-member-carroll-bonnett-passed-away-march-5-2026https://www.leavittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Carroll-Lloyd-Bonnett?obId=47492562

Carroll Bonnett passed away yesterday. Carroll's wife Liz passed away just 13 days ago. Carroll was a lifetime member of the Junior Order. He served as our State Councilor in 1995. Many of you may remember that he used to travel to different Councils to administer the initiation years ago as the doctor. Oh the fun we had. Carroll served as a National Representative and was on the National Finance Committee from 2016 to 2021. Carroll was still active in Rockport Council and was very instrumental in keeping Rockport Council open recently.. He will be greatly missed.
If you would like to send a card or note to his family, I have his son, Robert's and his daughter, Tina's address listed below.

Robert Bonnett, 8520 Southern Highway, Rockport, WV 26169 or
Tina Evans, 290 South Maple Drive, Mineral Wells, WV 26150

Please keep his family and Rockport Council members in your prayers!

]]><![CDATA[Council 123 IRS and Annaul Report Completed]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:09:11 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/council-123-irs-and-annaul-report-completedThe annual Report and the IRS E990 have been completed for Council #123 for 2025]]><![CDATA[Holiday Letter from National Councilor Dale Dailey]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:56:25 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/holiday-letter-from-national-councilor-dale-dailey

]]><![CDATA[Christmas Letter from State Councilor David Dolin]]>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:30:40 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/christmas-letter-from-state-councilor-david-dolin

]]><![CDATA[2025-2026 Officers and Committees]]>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:28:10 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/2025-2026-officers-and-committeesWEST VIRGINIA STATE COUNCIL
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS
August 2025 - August 2026

STATE OFFICERS
State Councilor David Dolin                                     Fidelity #182
State Vice Councilor Brian Blake                              Back Creek Valley #15
State Secretary Joyce Everett                                     Berkeley Springs #117
State Treasurer John Ditto                                          Berkeley Springs #117
State Chaplain Dan Collis                                           Back Creek Valley #15
State Conductor Brenda Petro                                    Fidelity #182
State Warden Deborah Miller                                    Fidelity #182
State Inside Sentinel Robert Gibson                           St. Albans #123
State Outside Sentinel Gary Harshman                      Berkeley Springs #117
Past State Councilor Jeanne Dolin                             Fidelity #182

NATIONAL OFFICERS
National Councilor – Dale Dailey                              Berkeley Springs (#117) (2025-2027)
National Finance Committee – John Ditto                  Berkeley Springs #117) (2025-2027)
National Deputy Councilor - WV – Jennifer Dailey Berkeley Springs #117 (2025-2027)

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
National Representative (4 Yr. Term) - Dan Collis                          Back Creek Valley #15
National Representative (2 Yr. Term) - John Mason                         Berkeley Springs #117
National Representative (2 Yr. Term) - Gary Vance                        St. Albans #123
National Representative (Alternate – 1 yr.) – David Kendig            Berkeley Springs #117

DISTRICT DEPUTY STATE COUNCILOR
Bob Gibson, District #1 St. Albans #123
Mike Roberts, District #2 Back Creek Valley #15

STATE COMMITTEES

STATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE**
Dennis Everett, Chief Judge (2 Yr. Term)                 Berkeley Springs #117
Chuck Petro (1 Yr. Term)                                          Fidelity #182
Theresa Gibson (3 Yr. Term)                                    St. Albans #123
STATE FINANCE COMMITTEE**
Greg Frye, Chair                                                         Back Creek Valley #15
David Kendig                                                            Berkeley Springs #117
Dennis Everett                                                             Berkeley Springs #117
STATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE**
Mike Roberts, Chair                                                   Back Creek Valley #15
Gary Vance                                                                 St. Albans #123
Danny Vance                                                              St. Albans #123
STATE LAW COMMITTEE**
Dale Dailey, Chair                                                     Berkeley Springs #117
Chris Robertson                                                          Back Creek Valley #15
Rick Sams                                                                   Rockport #106
STATE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE**
Nancy Sams, Chair                                                     Rockport #106
Chuck Petro                                                                Fidelity #182
Darlene Baldwin                                                         Fidelity #182
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE**
Jennifer Dailey, Chair (1Yr. Term)                            Berkeley Springs #117
Vanessa Adkins (2 Yr. Term)                                    Fidelity #182
Phil Chapman (3 Yr. Term) Fidelity #182
STATE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE**
Mike Roberts, Chair (3 Yr. Term)                             Back Creek Valley #15
David Kendig, (1 Yr. Term)                                      Berkeley Springs #117
Dan Collis, (1 Yr, Term)                                            Back Creek Valley #15
Joyce Everett, (3 Yr. Term)                                        Berkeley Springs #117
Gary Vance, (2 Yr. Term)                                         St. Albans #123
John Ditto (State Treasurer)                                       Berkeley Springs #117
STATE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Phil Chapman, Chair                                                 Fidelity #182
Gary Vance                                                                 St. Albans #123
David Dolin, State Councilor                                     Fidelity #182
Joyce Everett, State Secretary                                    Berkeley Springs #117
John Ditto, State Treasurer                                         Berkeley Springs #117
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
Jeanne Dolin                                                               Fidelity #182
Joan Myers                                                                 Berkeley Springs #117
STATE WEB MASTER
Gary Vance, Chair                                                      St. Albans #123
Brian Blake                                                                 Back Creek Valley #15
Jeanne Dolin                                                               Fidelity #182
STATE SESSION
District #2, Location to be determined                       August 20-22, 2026
**Permanent Committees (which are voting Committee members)]]><![CDATA[Press Release from WV State Session - Aug. 2025]]>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:30:03 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/press-release-from-wv-state-session-aug-2025PRESS RELEASE

The West Virginia Junior Order of United American Mechanics held their 136th State Convention on August 14-16, 2025 at Cedar Lakes Convention Center in Ripley, West Virginia.
Members, including our National Councilor Dale Dailey, were present for a banquet on the evening of August 14th. After opening ceremonies, our State Councilor Jeanne Dolin spoke on how good it was to see each other and to be able to enjoy each other’s company.
On August 15th, a memorial service was held in honor of the members who have passed away within the last year. A business meeting was held in which the members introduced and voted on resolutions that will help guide the WV State Council next year. New officers were also elected for the upcoming year and discussions were made for the future use of technology.
On August 16th, new officers were installed, and the new State Councilor David Dolin shared an insight of George Washington and his ability to become one of the most famous patriots in history.
The 137th West Virginia State Convention of the West Virginia Junior Order of United American Mechanics will be held on August 20-22, 2026 at a location to be determined.
]]><![CDATA[Past State Councilor Larry Barney has passed away.]]>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:27:49 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/past-state-councilor-larry-barney-has-passed-awayJanuary 31st, 2025 Brother Larry Barney passed away.

Services will be held at the Helsley Johnson Funeral Home with Jr Services at 6:3- PM on Friday February 7, 2025.

The following link is for the official obituary notice.
Obituary | Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr. of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia | Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center
]]><![CDATA[Winter Dispensation]]>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:42:40 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/winter-dispensation

Councilor Dolin has granted us dispensation for the Winter months.
We had our first informal meeting at Tammy's in Fraizers Bottom on the 14th of November.

Our Charter has been draped in honor of Sister Charlotte Lacy whom passed on October 26th. We will perform the undraping activity at our March 2025 meeting.

Our Lodge Hall has been winterized and shut down for the next few months.

2025 Dues notices have been mailed out. Feel free to send those in between now and March.

OUR NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS DECEMBER 12, 2024 at 6:00PM
THE MEETING WILL BE AT COZUMEL CANTINA on US Route 60 in Jefferson.
Reservations have been made for 14. Hope to see you there.

]]><![CDATA[HOLIDAYMESSAGE FROM COUNCILOR DOLIN]]>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:26:45 GMThttps://www.jrouamnationalcouncil.org/st-albans-council-no-123/holidaymessage-from-councilor-dolin

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