Lines to the Ladies
Pam Hessler, WVFB Women’s Leadership Committee Chair
Wow, what a busy weekend
we all had at the WVFB
Annual Meeting. I have been
overwhelmed by all the support
from across the state throughout
the year. I am so honored that
the voting delegates at the annual
luncheon voted me to serve another year as your State
Chair. The role is made even easier as both Mary Clay
(Vice Chair) and Tanya Pitsenbarger (Secretary) will
be beside me for another year, along with the other
members of the committee. I continue to work with
an incredible TEAM of ladies from across the state
and could not do what I do without each one of them.
Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to Norma Pursley,
Region 7 Chair as she decided to step down after many
years serving on the state committee. But, the best thing
is, I know she is just a phone call away as are many of
those I have been so privileged to serve with in the past;
Ethel Nash, JoEllen Blair, Jeanne Carter, etc.
Now, let me report all the results from that busy
weekend. The Flora Turner Youth Speech Competition
was held on Friday evening with nine contestants. Let
me tell you, each year these students amaze me with
their performance and knowledge. The 1st place winner
was Rachael Martin from Putnam County, 2nd place
was Savannah Metheny from Lewis County, and 3rd
place was Mattison Johnson from Ritchie County. Each
one of these young ladies took home $500, $300, an