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April 04, 2013

The following is an initial schedule for the WVCA’s Speakers Bureau – will become a weekly update as in the “Events” section below. If members wish to participate or have opportunities, please call Sandi at the Association office.

DATE	PLACE	SPEAKER
May
1st	Coal Prep, Lexington, KY	Chris Hamilton
3rd	WV Coal Mining Institute & WV Bar, Glad Springs, WV	Bill Raney
14th	Beckley Rotary Club	C. Hamilton
19-20th	WV County Commissioners Assoc. Board, Parkersburg, WV	B. Raney or C. Hamilton
23rd	WV/National Commision on Aging, Cedar Lakes, WV	B. Raney or Don Nehlen
June
15th	North/South Football Game, Laidley Field, Charleston, WV	D. Nehlen, B. Pruett, B. Raney
18th	Wheeling Rotary	C. Hamilton
24th	National Right of Way Association, Hobet Mine, Charleston, WV	B. Raney
25th	WV Manufacutred Homes, Stonewall	B. Raney
July
20th	FOC Auto Fair, Beckley, WV	D. Nehlen, B. Pruett, C. Hamilton, B. Raney
August
4-7th	WV County Commissioners Association, Stonewall Resort	B. Raney or C. Hamilton
September
6 or 7th	WV School Board Association, Flatwoods Days Inn	B. Raney or C. Hamilton

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April 04, 2013

The 2013 Friends of Coal Auto Fair is set for July 19-21^st 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.friendsofcoalautofair.com

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April 04, 2013

The 12^th Regional WV CEDAR Coal Fair will be held April 28 – May 4 at the Harless Community Center in Gilbert WV.  On Wednesday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the Governor’s Reception Room, Governor Tomblin will be presenting CEDAR with a Coal Education Proclamation declaring the week as Coal Education Week in West Virginia.  Those wishing to attend can meet in the west wing of the capitol in front of the Governor’s reception room between 11:15 – 11:25 a.m.  Please give Georgene Robertson a call if you plan to attend (304) 792-8433.

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April 04, 2013

Dan Pochick, who was the former Associate Membership Chairman on the WVCA Board of Directors and Rish Equipment (retired) president will be honored as the 2013 winner of the Lorenelle White Lifetime Achievement Award winner in Who’s Who in West Virginia Business.  Dan will be honored at an awards luncheon at the Charleston Marriott on April 19^th.  CONGRATULATIONS DAN!

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April 04, 2013

The 20^th CEDAR Regional Coal Fair will be held on April 9^th – 12^th at the University of Pikeville Gym.  Tuesday, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. will be the Open House/Tour where you can view an expected 475 student projects about coal.