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.

In Loving Memory,
David G. Frye, State Councilor of West Virginia.
David Gregory Frye, 58, newly elected State Councilor of  West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from Berkeley Medical Center.

He is the son of Past National Councilor, Greg Frye and Donna Frye.
He is also survived by his wife, Aimee Lynn Frye; daughter, Kayla Mercedes Frye; and son, Jacob Bare;  granddaughter, Angeli Watkins; and his sister, Amy Jo Robertson and her husband Chris. 

Brother David was a member of Back Creek Valley Council #15, WV and was currently serving as Councilor.  In August he was elected as State Councilor of West Virginia.  Brother David also had many friends on the National level from when he attended the National Golf Outings.
David was a member of Central Chapel Church where he sang in the Adult Choir and the Praise Band. . . . and he enjoyed riding his Harley.

The Junior Order held a memorial service on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Central Chapel Church.
The Funeral service was held on Monday, September 12, 2022, and Interment was at Central Chapel Cemetery.
Brother David Frye came from a  strong Junior Order family, and he will be missed by all that knew him.
His family would appreciate your prayers at this time.

Sadly we must report that Brother Jerry Frye has been called by our LORD.

Jerry, a Past State Councilor, and long time State Treasurer was stricken with COVID and lost that battle.

Visitation and Viewing will be on Wednesday, March 2nd, 5pm to 8pm at Central Chapel Church located at 2546 Back Creek Valley Road, Hedgesville, WV 25427.

A Jr.OUAM Memorial Service will be conducted at 5pm.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 3rd at 11am, at Central Chapel Church.