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.         

The 2025 National Session will be hosted at:
CINCINNATI MARRIOTT NORTHEAST
9664 S. Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, Ohio  45040
(513)-459-3005
Start:       Sunday June 15 (For Board Members and Golfers)
                Monday June 16 (For registration at 4:00PM)
Ending:  Wednesday June 18 (After installation of officers)

Hotel special rate:  $168.00 per night (BOOK BY Monday May 26, 2025)

Monday Morning Golf (Time and Place to be announced)
Tuesday Night Banquet $30.00 per person. 

​Attached documents must be completed and submitted with check payable to Ohio Jr.OUAM to Ohio State Secretary.

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Past State Councilor Larry Barney of Berkley Springs has passed away.
Funeral services will be hosted at the Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home on Friday February 7 at 6:30 PM.
Prayers and condolences to the family. Rest in peace Brother.
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Here is the link to the obituary
Obituary | Larry Gilbert Barney, Sr. of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia | Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center