The 135th Session of the West Virginia State Jr.OUAM was conducted today, August 9, 2024. The final business session will resume tomorrow, August 10, 2024 before closing the session for this year.
Today's session started with a memorial service recognizing our fallen brothers from this past year. Following a brief break from the memorial session, the business session began.
​Multiple resolutions were proposed and debated and prepared for presentation to the Good of the Order  Committee.
During the Lunch break, the Past State Councilors met and deliberated on matters prior to electing new officers for the ensuing year.
The afternoon business session closed following resolution votes and proceeded with election of new officers for 2024-2025 year.
Outside Sentinel: Debbie Miller of Fidelity #182
Inside Sentinel: Brian Blake of Back Creek Valley #15
Warden: Brenda Petro of Fidelity #182
Conductor: David Kendig of Berkeley Springs #117
Chaplin: Dan Collis of Berkeley Springs #117
Treasurer: John Ditto of Berkeley Springs #117
Secretary: Dewey Nottingham of Rockport #75
Vice Councilor: David Dolin of Fidelity #182
Councilor:  Jeanne Dolin of Fidelity #182
The meeting dismissed following the elections and Induction of the new officers will take place on Saturday August 10, 2024.
The fellowship banquet started at 6:00PM with guest speaker from the Morgan County Sheriff Department. Entertainment was provided by a group of young musicians before being turned over to DJ.
Attached are a few photos from the banquet.

Induction of Officers was conducted by Past National Councilor Richard Beppler.

During a short break in the business session, 
David and Jeanne Dolin relax on a couch in the lobby area.
​Past State Councilor Jennifer Dailey appeared to nap (but was just fooling around).

The 135th West Virginia Jr OUAM State Session opened on August 9, 2024 with State Councilor Dick Myers welcoming the 47 in attendance. Attendance included Past National Councilor Rich Beppler and National Chaplin Mariann Beppler
Councilor Myers introduced County Commissioner Joel Tuttle whom provided a wonderful welcome on behalf of Morgan County. Commissioner Tuttle expressed his appreciation of the history of the order and the attributes it maintains.
Snack foods were provided by the District 2 Boosters and entertainment was provided by the Hymns for Him gospel duet. The duet closed the night with their version of Lee Greenwoods "Proud to be an American".