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Outreach Efforts Continue

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Representatives of the West Virginia Coal Association and the Friends of Coal will be busy through the next few months.  Continuing our outreach efforts around the state, the Friends of Coal has already scheduled the following events:
*  (September 11) The Friends of Coal will man an informational booth at the International Resource Partners annual community event in Gilbert.
*  (September 15) As noted, the Friends of Coal will join the Coalition for Mountaintop Mining for the group’s informational event in Washington, DC. The trip will focus on educating the nation’s 100 senators about the importance of coal to the nation and the role surface mining plays in the overall mining mix.
*  (September 17) The Friends of Coal and the Coalition for Mountaintop Mining will present a program on the importance of coal mining to the state’s economy, as well as an informational discussion about the practice of surface mining in Appalachia to the annual Energy and Industry Session of Leadership West Virginia. The Friends of Coal and the Coalition have been asked to speak to the group about the role of coal in West Virginia.
*  (October 2) The Friends of Coal will man an informational booth and display at the Coalwood Festival in McDowell County, home of the “Rocket Boys” and author Homer Hickam.  We hope to see everyone there.
If you would like to schedule a representative of the Friends of Coal or the West Virginia Coal Association for your event, please contact us at 304.342.4153. Our schedules are filling fast and we very much want to meet with your group to provide an accurate portrait of our state’s coal industry.

Association Hosts 3rd District Candidate Forum

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A group of Association members met Monday with 3rd District Congressman Nick Rahall and Congressional Candidate Spike Maynard at the Earl Ray Tomblin Conference Center at Chief Logan State Park for a discussion of coal issues. The candidates were allowed to state their positions on the issues related to the industry and answered questions from those in attendance.

WVCA Washington & Lee Student Forum

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President Bill Raney, ICG CEO Ben Hatfield and former WVCA Chairman Andrew Jordon made a presentation to a group of Washington & Lee University students Tuesday in Charleston.  W&L is located in Lexington, VA. The presentation was well-received and we believe they are going away with a better understanding of the industry, its role in our state and nation’s economy and our people.

Busy Week for FOC Spokesmen Nehlen & Pruett

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Former Mountaineer Football Coach Don Nehlen visited with ICG Eastern’s families during their Annual Outing on Saturday near Summersville.  Nehlen joined former Marshall Coach Bob Pruett as guests on the latest edition of The Coal Seam filmed this week. They talked about their role in the Friends of Coal and about the upcoming Friends of Coal Bowl.

Friends of Coal Bowl Scholarship Recipients

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The Friends of Coal and Marshall University will announce the 2010 winners of the Friends of Coal Bowl scholarship prior to the upcoming Friends of Coal Bowl next week.  Each year the organization’s support for the Friends of Coal Bowl supports three scholarships at Marshall University and three at West Virginia University.  The scholarships support students in various disciplines including science, teaching, medicine, and other programs.

Thanks to Nike for Recognizing the Contribution of West Virginia's Coal Miners

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The West Virginia Coal Association would like to thank NIKE and West Virginia University for their tribute to West Virginia’s coal miners.  The decision to exchange the Blue and Gold of the Mountaineers for the “Black and Gold” is a touching tribute to the hard work and sacrifice of the 50,000 men and women who make their living in West Virginia’s coal industry.  The uniforms were the creation of NIKE as part of their introduction of the “Pro Combat” equipment line.  Coach Bill Stewart’s Mountaineers will wear the uniform for the November 26 “Backyard Brawl” at Pitt.   “The Mountaineers are truly West Virginia’s team and much like our coal miners, they are the heart and soul of our state,” said Bill Raney, president of the West Virginia Coal Association.  “We would like to thank the folks at NIKE and at West Virginia University for making this happen. This recognition means so much -- to our current coal miners and their families and to the generations of West Virginians who have worked and given so much of themselves to provide the resource that has made our nation great.

Building a Rivalry: The Friends of Coal Bowl brings state together in marquee football matchup

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By T.L. HEADLEY
For the WV Executive


There is nothing quite like it. It is probably the most talked about and anticipated sporting event in West Virginia. It splits the state down the middle while at the same time bringing it together for a single day every autumn.
The annual Friends of Coal Bowl brings together the state’s two largest universities,   Marshall University’s Thundering Herd and the West Virginia University Mountaineers -- each with legendary football programs - with bragging rights for the state and the Governor’s Trophy on the line.

Read more: Building a Rivalry: The Friends of Coal Bowl brings state together in marquee football matchup

FOC Hosts Annual "Paint the Capitol City Green"

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The Friends of Coal once again sponsored the Marshall University “Paint the Capitol City Green” event in Charleston on August 18. The event featured new Head Coach Doc Holliday and his 2010 edition of the Thundering Herd football team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

More than 500 people attended the event at the Embassy Suites Hotel. West Virginia Association Senior Vice President Chris Hamilton spoke to the crowd and presented Holliday, Athletic Director Mike Hamrick and Marshall University President Steven Kopp with commemorative plaques for the upcoming Friends of Coal Bowl matchup September 10, between Holliday’s Herd and his former team, the West Virginia University Mountaineers.

FOC Spokesman on the Move

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Former Mountaineer Football Coach Don Nehlen will visit with ICG Eastern’s families during their Annual Outing on Saturday near Summersville.  Last week, Coach Nehlen and Coach Pruett also participated in George Washington High School’s annual football fundraising dinner in Charleston and they will tape the upcoming version of our television interview program, The Coal Seam, on Tuesday.  They will also assist in the production of radio ads promoting the industry and the upcoming Friends of Coal Bowl.  Those ads will begin immediately running on MetroNews’ statewide radio network.

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