​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

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".

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.
 
        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 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

                              134th West Virginia Jr. OUAM State Session
                                              August 10, 11 and 12, 2023
                                                   Days Inn & Suites
                                                  350 Days Drive
                                               Sutton, WV 26601
                                          ( just off the Flatwoods exit)
                                                   1-304-765-5055
 
Brothers and Sisters,
Make your room reservations! There is a block of rooms reserved at a special price.
Mention the Jr. Order when making your reservation.
 
Thursday August 10:        Registrations at 4 PM.
                                                Social Banquet and Opening Ceremony at 6:00PM.
Friday August 11                Registrations til 8:30 AM.
                                                Memorial Service at 8:45 AM
                                                Business Session starts at 9:30 AM
                                                PSC Luncheon at 12:30 PM
                                                Evening Banquet at 6:00PM
Saturday August 12           Business Session starts at 8:45 AM
                                                 11:00 AM check out
 
Entertainment with DJ Phil Chapman planned for Thursday and Friday evenings.
Our Key Note speaker is the Past National Councilor Greg Frye.
Friday evening activities includes Door Prizes, Chinese Auction, and a
Special Auction with honored auctioneer, Past National Councilor Dennis Everett.