​DISTRICT 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or call her 304-279-3731.
Mileage reimbursement forms are attached, please complete these and email to John Ditto at [email protected] 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



2026 WEST VIRGINIA MILEAGE REQUEST
 
Name    __________________________________________
 
Address  __________________________________________
 
Miles ___________per day Total Round Trip ________________
 
Days Driving  ____________
 
Send to John –  [email protected]
 
Address for Holiday Inn is
301 Foxcroft Avenue, Martinsburg, WV
 
NOTE:  Only the person driving will be reimbursed if you are Carpooling.
For locals near Martinsburg – If you are requesting mileage reimbursement – I will need to know if you are driving each day (Thurs., Fri., and Sat.)  to calculate or staying at the Holiday Inn.  
​

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. 

https://www.leavittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Carroll-Lloyd-Bonnett?obId=47492562

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!

WEST VIRGINIA STATE COUNCIL
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS
August 2025 -  August 2026
UPDATED #2
 
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 Outside Sentinel – Jennifer Dailey              Berkeley Springs #117 (2025-2027)  
National Finance Committee – John Ditto                  Berkeley Springs #117 (2025-2027)
National Deputy Councilor - WV – Mike Roberts     Back Creek Valley #15 (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)                                       St. Albans #123
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
Cody Washington                                                       St. Albans #123
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.

WV JrOUAM State Convention took place at Cedar Lakes in Ripley, West Virginia on August 14, 15, and 16, 2025. 
There were 26 members present for the session along with Guests PNC Richard Beppler, wife Mary Ann Beppler and Son Ronald Lesavage.
The session included music by DJ Phil Chapman, a member of Council #182 during the opening banquet Thursday evening and formal Dinner Banquet on Friday evening.
District 2 Booster will be hosting the 2026 State Convention - August 20, 21, and 22, 2026.

​To make your reservations call the Cedar Lakes Conference Center (304-372-7860) and be sure to let them know you are with the Junior Order to get our special room rate.