WVDSCS (West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services) held its annual legislative reception at the Beni Kedem Center in Charleston on January 15, 2026. Association members Beth Fitzgerald and Bill O’Field represented Harrison County Senior Center in discussions with Senators and Delegates about senior citizen and senior center issues.
The following day, association members were present in the gallery at the Capitol. Reception Picture L-R: Senator Patrick Martin, Lewis County Senior Center Director Christy Mills, HCSC Director Beth Fitzgerald, Senator Ben Queen, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Gilmer County Senior Center Director Sallie Mathess, Delegate Keith Marple, and HCSC Board President Bill O’Field. Gallery Picture L-R: Scott Cosco, Hartman Cosco, LLC, advocate for WVDSCS, Sallie Mathess, Beth Fitzgerald, and Bill O’Field.

