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Congratulations to Madison Middle School sixth grader, Mary Barker, who was awarded a Kindle Fire for independently reading more than 5,000 pages during the past school year. Mary’s teacher, Jennifer Abbot, coordinated with the Coal Association and the Friends of Coal to recognize the winner of the reading competition in her class. Thanks to both Mary and Mrs. Abbot for such a tremendous project and accomplishment.
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The Friends of Coal and Cabela’s in Wheeling will be teaming up for Friends of Coal “Miner Appreciation” Days at the store on June 26-29. It will be part of their “Hometown Heroes” promotion with employee discounts extended to Friends of Coal. Details remain to be worked out but if you are an avid outdoorsman, markJune 26-29th on your calendar to join Friends of Coal in Wheeling. Check out next week’s Coal Bits for more information.
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TRIADELPHIA - In response to the growing energy industries in the tri-state area, West Liberty University's Resource Corp. kicked off a new coal and natural gas industry initiative known as the Institute for Energy and Commerce on Tuesday at the university's Highlands Center.
During a press conference at the center, WLU President Robin Capehart said the initiative is in response to the "rapidly changing economic world in which we live."
Read more: West Liberty University to Initiate Energy Institute
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The Friends of Coal’s direct outreach effort is continuing and in fact is picking up steam headed into the summer months, with several speaking engagements and end of the year state high school championship events through our partnership with the West Virginia Secondary Schools Athletic Commission.
WVCA Executive Committee Member, Jim Bunn, President of Coal River Energy, presented the individual achievement plaque to Matthew Brafford, after his tremendous effort in the State Track & Field Championship in Charleston last weekend.
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The Friends of Coal and the West Virginia Coal Association in a sponsorship deal to lend its name and logo to Hillman Racing, for the #27 Camping World Truck Series entry driven by Team 7 MotorsportsVirginia driver Jeff Agnew at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the N.C. Education Lottery 200 held on May 17, 2013. The truck drove to a 24th place finish.
Audience estimates indicate the television viewership for the event was approximately 1 million viewers. The event was part of the annual “All-Star Weekend” NASCAR series at Charlotte.
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Hillman Racing and Eddie Asbury advanced the Association and the Friends of Coal logos on the #27 truck in Friday night's race in Charlotte. A press release announcing the representation and a picture of the #27 truck is included below. We appreciate Hillman and Eddie bringing national attention to the Association and the Friends of Coal as the race was broadcast on the Speed Channel Friday evening.
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The 2013 Friends of Coal Auto Fair is set for July 19-21st at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex in Beckley, WV. More than 50,000 people from all over the country are expected throughout the weekend to take in the car show, carnival rides, live music, special performance, surprise guests and festival food. Sponsorship opportunities are available and more up-to-date information can be accessed by visiting: www.
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In our continuing partnership with the WV Secondary Schools Activities Commission (SSAC) we have the opportunity to present the State Championship and Runners-up trophies to the final two teams and/or individuals in the championship events for each of the three classes (A, AA, AAA) in each sport. The individuals on each team also receive a Friends of Coal plaque to commemorate their and their team's achievements. We encourage our members to participate in these presentations and the remaining events include the following. Several members have already indicated their interest in participating and are noted in parenthesis. Please let Sandi know (304-342-4153) (sdavison@wvcoal.com) if you or any of your employees would have an interest in participating·
· SOFTBALL (May 22-23) Vienna, Jackson Park
· BASEBALL (May 30-June 1) Charleston, Appalachian Power Park
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CONCORD, N.C. – Hillman Racing today announced that the West Virginia Coal Association and the Friends of Coal organization will be the primary marketing partners on the No. 27 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry driven by Team 7 Motorsports driver Jeff Agnew at Charlotte Motor Speedway for Friday night’s N.C. Education Lottery 200.
Located in Charleston, W.Va., the West Virginia Coal Association is a trade association representing more than 90 percent of the state's underground and surface coal mine production. Its purpose is to have a unified voice representing the state's coal industry as well as increase emphasis on coal as a reliable energy source to help the nation achieve energy independence.
Read more: West Virginia Coal Association & Friends of Coal Partner with Hillman Racing