https://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!

The annual Report and the IRS E990 have been completed for Council #123 for 2025

WEST VIRGINIA STATE COUNCIL
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS
August 2025 -  August 2026
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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)

PRESS 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.

January 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

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.

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135th State Session started with opening ceremony hosted by State Councilor Dick Myers.
County Commissioner Joel Tuttle gave a warm welcome on behalf of Morgan County.
Entertainment for the evening was the gospel duet "Hymns for Him". The two closed the evening with a moving version of Lee Greenwoods "Proud to be an American".
There were 47 in attendance for the opening session.
Several first timers were there including our Past Councilor Bob Gibson and Councilor Teresa Gibson.