Welcome to the West Virginia State Society!

The West Virginia State Society (WVSS) was formed in 1914 by and for people who live in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, but still call West Virginia "home." The WVSS is a non-profit organization that provides year-round opportunities for those with roots and pride in West Virginia to get together, socialize and have a strong presence in our Nation's Capitol.

The mission of the West Virginia State Society is to encourage and promote good fellowship among West Virginian's of the Nation's Capitol and to serve the best interests of our Nation and the State of West Virginia.

The WVSS is a member of the National Conference of State Societies.

A message from the President,

By Theresa Phipps, President
January 11, 2010

Dear Fellow West Virginians,

I want to begin by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! It is my privilege to serve as the President of the West Virginia State Society for the past three years. We have grown in membership and continue to expand our events. Today the West Virginia State Society’s objectives remain the same as years past. These are to encourage and promote good fellowship among West Virginians in the Nation's Capital and to promote, in a nonpartisan way, the best interests of our Nation and the State of West Virginia. In working toward these goals, I look forward to meeting many new friends of West Virginia who live in the Washington, D.C. area.

This year we will host several exciting events. Early in the New Year of 2010, we will host the West Virginia Congressional Reception prior to the State of the Union address. At the event the Society will welcome West Virginia’s congressional Delegation from the 111th Congress. For our spring event, we will select a Cherry Blossom Princess to represent West Virginia in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival sponsored by the National Conference of State Societies in early April. Everyone is invited to attend our Cherry Blossom Princess Reception and the National Conference’s receptions and festivities during the week. Another reason to mark your calendar is that we plan to celebrate West Virginia’s birthday with a party during the week of June 20th to celebrate the mountain state. Please check back regularly to obtain up to date information about our events.

I am joined by the Board in inviting all newcomers to the Washington, D.C. area to join the West Virginia State Society. You are welcome to join at www.wvsociety.org/memembership. If you are a current member, please visit our website often for information on upcoming events, and West Virginia-related news. By joining we will be sure to send you an invitation to our events.

I look forward to a fun and exciting year. Please join us.