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Obituary of Buddy Kilgore posted in Herald-Dispatch on 06/17/19

BUDDY KILGORE, 83, of Huntington, widower of Virginia Kilgore, died June 13 at home. He was a former machine operator with Calgon Carbon Corporation. Funeral service will be 1:00PM Wednesday at Reger Funeral Chapel; burial at Kilgore Artrip Cemetary. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. www.regerfh.com

Buddy was a member of Fidelity Council #182. He routinely functioned as the reader for the West Virginia State Sessions. His smile, chuckle and positive spirit will be missed by all.

Prayers for PSC Al Bell. Intensive Care at VA Hospital for high BP and pa
in in legs. Lift him and Libby in your prayers.

2019 WEST VIRGINIA STATE SESSION

3/21/2019

TO: ALL COUNCILS
FROM: STATE SECRETARY JOYCE EVERETT

The 2019 State Session will be held August 8-10, 2019 at the Country Inn in Berkeley Springs.

A room in the Country Inn is $99.99 plus tax per night. They are holding a block of rooms for the Junior Order until June 21, 2019. 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 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 Joyce at 3950 Fairview Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411. Checks should be made payable to the District 2 Boosters Association. Ads, booster lists and fees all need to be sent to Joyce no later than June 21st so that the program booklet can be completed on time.
If you are interested in playing in the golf tournament, please call Greg Frye at 304-229-5724 or 304-676.9418 by June 21st.
Prior to our opening night on Thursday evening, we are hoping to offer some fun by doing some corn hole competition. Come prepared to play and let's see who wins.
Arrangements for the Past State Councilor's luncheon are underway, so be ready to pay the $20.00 fee when you arrive. If you plan to attend, please let me know so we can let the Inn know how many will be having lunch.
We are planning a reception for Thursday evening and a banquet for Friday evening. Per Resolution No. 14 adopted at last year's State Session the banquet is free to members attending the State Session. The cost to non-members will be $30.00 per person. Plans for entertainment for the opening night and the banquet are underway. Start saving your items now for the Chinese auction.
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 June 21, 2019.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Joyce at 304-279-3731 or 304-258-9076. We are looking forward to your visit to the Eastern Panhandle.

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Prayers for Brother Jim Pritt

9/15/2018

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To All.
I visited Jim Pritt yesterday evening. He looks good. The 2 L of fluid the Doctor removed from his lung instantly made his breathing better. Biopsy results on tissue sample not back but according to Jim, Doctor suspects Cancer.
Doctors are exploring treatment options and want to keep him as much as possible in his active lifestyle.
Observations will continue at least through this week end.
He hopes to go home early next week.
Let's all lift Brother Jim and his family in prayer.

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West Virginia 130th State Session

7/31/2018

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Press Release

The 130th annual convention of the West Virginia Junior Order United American Mechanics (J.O.U.A.M.) was held July 19 – 21 2018 at the Flatwoods Conference Center in Flatwoods, WV. Attending from North Carolina and representing the National Council was Charles Riehs, National Councilor.

The convention opened Thursday evening with Past State Councilor and Master of Ceremonies, Chuck Petro. The invocation was offered by Chaplain David Kendig followed by The Pledge of Allegiance led by PSC Paul Simmons. Jerry Frye led the assembled group in the singing of the opening ode.

The Manager of the conference center, Mr. Rob Pecora, welcomed the group warmly. There was no athletic report this year due to the fact that there was not a golf tournament. Chaplain David Kendig led the benediction and the group retired to an adjacent room for fellowship and refreshments.

A memorial service was led by Chaplain David Kendig on Friday morning in remembrance of members who passed away in the past year. Betty Ruppenthal gave a short talk on the topic of prayer and Virgil Ruppenthal played two songs entitled “I’ll Pray for You” and “My Heart Knows.”

Friday’s business session opened at 9:30 and was led by State Councilor Gary Vance. New members were installed and visitors were welcomed. Fourteen resolutions were presented: thirteen were approved and one was not approved.

Friday evening’s banquet was followed by an inspiring address by Charles Riehs encouraging members to lead boldly and mentor the next generation. Past National Councilor Dennis Everett and Jennifer Dailey drew tickets for the Chinese auction and door prizes and all enjoyed the music provided by DJ Phil Chapman.

The state session reconvened on Saturday morning at 8:30. A revised resolution was presented and approved and new officers were installed. State Councilor Gary Vance presented his State Councilor’s Program for 2018/2019 and Past State Councilor Dennis Everett encouraged everyone to go back to their councils and promote this program.

The session closed at 9:40.

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West Virginia State Officers 2018-2019

7/31/2018

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WEST VIRGINIA STATE COUNCIL
Junior Order United American Mechanics
2018-2019

STATE OFFICERS
Past State Councilor              Dale Dailey                  Berkeley Springs #117
State Councilor                       Gary Vance                  St. Albans #123
State Vice Councilor              David Kendig               Berkeley Springs #117
State Secretary                       Joyce Everett              Berkeley Springs #117
State Treasurer                      Jeremy Frye                Back Creek Valley #15
State Chaplain                        B. J. Ruppenthal         Berkeley Springs #117
State Conductor                     Virgil Ruppenthal       Berkeley Springs #117
State Warden                         Dick Myers                  Berkeley Springs #117
State Inside Sentinel             Berneda Vance           St. Albans #123
State Outside Sentinel          David Bailey                Back Creek Valley #15

NATIONAL OFFICERS
National Board of Control       Greg Frye                    Back Creek Valley #15
Past National Councilor           Dennis Everett           Berkeley Springs #117
National Inside Sentinel           David Kendig              Berkeley Springs #117
Nat’l Deputy Councilor- WV   Dale Dailey                 Berkeley Springs #117
National Finance Committee Carroll Bonnett          Rockport #106

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
National Rep. (4 Yr. Term)      Paul Simmons           New Haven #175
National Rep. (Alternate)        Charles Petro             Fidelity #182
National Rep. (3 Yr. Term)      Jeremy Frye               Back Creek Valley #15
National Rep. (2 Yr. Term)      James Pritt                 St. Albans #123

DISTRICT DEPUTY STATE COUNCILORS
District #1                                   Harry Vance               St. Albans #123
District #2                                   Dennis Everett           Berkeley Springs #117

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130thState session banquet

7/20/2018

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The 130th West Virginia Jr.OUAM State Session

7/19/2018

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The 130th State Session kicked off today with 33 members arriving for the opening segment.
Memorial service will be conducted Friday July 20 at 8:45 am just prior to the start of the business session.
Following the opening, a social gathering was hosted and all enjoyed the visitation and food.
The session is being held at the Days Inn Conference Center in Flatwoods, West Virginia.
Tune back in later for photos of the activities.

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