Friends of Coal Outreach Activities

The Friends of Coal continue their outreach efforts with the following events:

 - Developed a new 60-second Friends of Coal radio spot to thank West Virginia’s Congressional delegation for their work to end the EPA’s assault on West Virginia coal with their introduction of HR 2018.

 - Continued work on the State Journal direct message piece. The section now looks to be 40-48 pages and will feature news and profile pieces for industry issues and Association members.

 - Provided Friends of Coal yard signs at the request Arch Coal CAP posted throughout Boone County.  Worked with the CAP for media contacts, as well.

 - The Friends of Coal (Coal Friend) Facebook page topped 1,600 actual “Friends.” This page is not set up as a fan page but rather to facilitate two-way communication.

 - June 10 --- Joined FACES to meet with members of the West Virginia Wildlife Federation regarding their support for mining and cooperatively approaching projects to enhance habitat and  a better understanding of the importance of coal.

 - June 13 — Boy Scouts of America District Day Camp at Camp Arrowhead in Ona. Lunch time presentation. Noon to 1:00pm

 - June 14 — Boy Scouts of America M-G-M District Day Camp at Point Pleasant. Lunch time presentation. Noon to 1:00pm.

 - June 15 – Boy Scouts of America District Day Camp at Cannonsburg, Kentucky. Lunchtime presentation. 2:30 pm.

 - July 15-17^th – Will maintain an informational booth at the Friends of Coal Auto Fair in Beckley.

 - July 21^st – Friends of Coal will provide the keynote speaker for the Cabell County Schools’ West Virginia Coal Project to discuss the economic impact of coal on the West Virginia economy. The presentation will be at the Logan Country Club in Chapmanville, WV on the evening of July 21, 2011.