Marsha Duckworth. Back Row left to right, Andrea Skelley, Carla Wilfong,
Terry Rundell, Kim Mellie, Sharon Duckworth, Margaret Yost, Jennifer Snyder,
Karen Flanigan and Roxie Nicholson.
By Betsy Turner
The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary Departments of West Virginia, 3rd District, held their annual spring conference on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at American Legion Post 31, Shinnston.
The 3rd District Auxiliary meeting was opened with the presentation of the gavel to 3rd District President Margaret Yost by Auxiliary Unit 31 President Andrea Skelley followed by the opening prayer given by 3rd District Chaplain Roxie Nicholson followed by the “Constitution” and the “Mission Statement” of the American Legion Auxiliary. The annual memorial service was held to honor the members who had passed away during the year.
Committee chairmen were introduced by 3rd District President, Margaret Yost, and committee reports were given the Poppy Committee and Volunteer Services Committee, on volunteer hours at both the VA Hospital and care givers; and Susan Brown, Department Secretary/Treasurer was the last to address the group on the ongoing activities in her office and upcoming events.
Nominations and election of 3rd District Officers for the 2025-2026 Auxiliary Year was held and the new officers are Margaret Yost, Unit 31, Shinnston, President, and Sandra Harper, Unit 174, Morgantown, 3rd District Vice President. These ladies will be sworn into office during the summer convention in July 2025.
Legion, Sons, and Riders attending joined the Auxiliary for a luncheon provided by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 31. This year had a record turnout of approximately 100 people from throughout the state.
The day’s activities progressed into Sunday, March 16, 2025, with American Legion Post 31, the American Legion Family (Auxiliary, Sons, Riders) along with their families and friends and American Legion and American Legion Departments of West Virginia dignitaries celebrating the American Legion’s 106th birthday. The celebration was held at American Legion Post 31, Shinnston, WV.
Tom Willis, Adjutant, Post 31, presented the POW/MIA Service in remembrance of those military service members who were prisoners of war or still missing.
