Welcome to the West Virginia State Society!

What's New?

Photos from the State of the Union Congressional Reception are now on the website. Take a look.
On April 10, 2008 we will have a Cherry Blossom Princess Reception to honor our 2008 Cherry Blossom Princess, Miranda Kessel. Please click here to join us.
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, 2008-2009 President
March 23, 2008

Dear Fellow West Virginians,

Welcome to official website of The West Virginia State Society of Washington D.C.!  We hope that you find this site a fun, exciting, and useful resource.  The goals of the website are to provide information on the State Society and to encourage membership and participation.  The website will provide a schedule of upcoming events, as well as the opportunity to order tickets to these enjoyable events.  The website also enables visitors to join the State Society or to renew membership.  Please visit the website to view our seasonal newsletters as well. 

Let me also take this opportunity to highlight some of the recent State Society events, and notify you of the upcoming events.  This year the State Society hosted its first West Virginia State of the Union Reception, and it was a huge success.  Thanks to all the West Virginians and friends of the state who came out to meet before the State of the Union.  It was a well-attended event, and it was wonderful to have several of the long-time members of the State Society in attendance.  It was also exciting to see several new faces participating in the event.  Particular thanks goes to Congressman Mollohan, Congressman Rahall, and Congresswoman Capito for attending the event.  We were also fortunate to have corporate sponsorship for the event, and we want to especially thank DOW Chemical, GolinHarris, Jackson Kelly PLLC, Key Staffing Solutions, Bailey & Glasser, LLP, Arch Coal, Foundation Coal, Wheeling Jesuit University, Chesapeake Energy, Aubrey C. King & Associates, Home Safety Council and West Virginia University Research and Economic Department for their generous contributions.  We look forward to everyone’s continued support and participation in the West Virginia State Society.  (read the rest)

Sponsors

We'd like to thank our sponsors for their continued support of the West Virginia State Society. Please view our complete list of sponsors.