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.
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The organizers of the Pro-Coal Rally in Washington need confirmation of all attendees by today. Bus transportation and overnight accommodations are being provided. All you need to do is let us if you are interested in attending. Contact the West Virginia Coal Association at 304-342-4153.
SPECIAL EVENT NOTICE
WASHINGTON D.C. PRO-COAL RALLY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
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On Wednesday, Patriot Coal Chairman Rick Whiting announced that Paul Vining was stepping down as President and Chief Operating Officer, but will remain in a transitional advisory role over the coming weeks. As Rick will assume the title of President while remaining Chairman, Chuck Ebetino was named Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all of Patriot’s mining operations. Chuck has more than 30 years of operating and commercial experience in the coal and utility industries, including 10 years as President & Chief Operating Officer for American Electric Power's coal mining subsidiaries. Also on Wednesday, Mark Schroeder was named to oversee Patriot's Corporate Development function and Bob Bennett will serve as Patriot’s Chief Marketing Officer, reporting directly to Chairman Whiting.
We all wish Paul the very best and express our appreciation for all of his dedication and guidance as the Association’s Treasurer for the last several years while being an active, involved member of the Association’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
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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.
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West Virginia Coal Association Vice President Jason Bostic is the guest for the current episode of The Coal Seam, airing through the end of the month. The episode looks at the environmental and regulatory issues currently confronting the mining industry in Appalachia.
A new episode will be filmed next week to begin airing throughout September that will feature former West Virginia University and Marshall University head football coaches Don Nehlen and Bob Pruett. Nehlen and Pruett will discuss the upcoming Friends of Coal Bowl and the outlook for the upcoming football season for both universities. The show will also feature clips of previous games and their roles as FOC spokesmen and the current challenges facing the state’s coal industry.