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.

The 2024 State Session will be held August 8-10 at the Country Inn in Berkeley Springs.
 The Country Inn room rate will be $ 130.49 plus tax per night.  They are holding a block of rooms for the Junior Order until July 1.  
To make your reservations call the Country Inn at 304-258-1200 and be sure to let them know you are with the Junior Order United America Mechanics to get our special room rate.
 
        Ads for the program booklet - full page ad is $50.00, a half page is $25.00 and a quarter page is $15.00.  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 Joyce Everett.  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.   Ads, booster lists and fees all need to be sent to Joyce 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 2023 Resolution No. 10, each eligible voting member will be reimbursed $50.00 provided they attend the Friday and Saturday business Sessions in their entirety.  Also 2023 Resolution No. 9, 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 $35.00 per person.   Approved 2023 Resolution No. 11, approved mileage reimbursement to eligible voting members who attend the entire business session.  If members carpool, only person providing transportation will be reimbursed.

COUNCIL #123 can send two representatives. Contact Gary Vance if you are interested.

St. Albans Council #123 has traditionally closed the meeting hall during the winter months to save expenses and potential water freezing. During these months, dispensation is obtained from the State Councilor to hold meetings once per month instead of twice, particularly since the second meeting of the month usually occurs on or near a holiday.

February 8, 2024 is our final "Informal Dinner Meeting" for the winter. The dinner meeting will take place at Tammy's Restaurant on US 817 starting at 5:30 PM.  Tammy's Thursday special is Chicken and Dumplings.

Our theme for the meeting tonight is "Happy Birthday Wishes". Council #123 was born on February 16th, 1916. Come and join us in wishing our Council a Happy Birthday!

We will resume regular meeting at our Lodge Hall in March. The regular meetings are on the second and forth Thursday of each month starting at 7:00PM.

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Council #123 had a wonderful meeting on June 8.
Three new members were inducted. 
Cynthia Hale, Randy Rhodes, and Theresa Gibson took their obligations. We are delighted to have these three.

This being the first time we have conducted inductions in quite some time, it was a delightful experience for all present. Though embarrassingly rusty, we managed to get through the process and there was a lot of laughter and well taught messages.

Fidelity Councils Councilor David Dolin assisted with the induction activity, Thank You Brother David!

Information was shared regarding the State Session for August 10, 11, and 12,
Our charter was undraped after a month in memory of Brother Charles Henley, our only Life Member.
We have a few items available to show support of our council. Available while supplies last.