The Sixth Friends of Coal Bowl will be held next week (September 4th) in Morgantown. We are excited about the nationally-televised game that will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
A Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday (September 3rd) afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Waterfront Place Hotel to discuss timely topics within the industry as well as relevant activities being undertaken by Marshall and WVU. Jim Truman of Hill & Associates will discuss the current and anticipated trends in the domestic and worldwide coal markets. Marshall University President Kopp and WVU President Clements will update us on the latest developments, research and activities related to our industry at their respective institutions. And, officials from each of the University’s Athletic Departments will preview their expectations for the upcoming football and basketball seasons. And, of course, time permitting we will discuss the status of issues currently facing the industry.
In an attempt to coordinate with the many activites surrounding the Bowl Game and Labor Day weekend, we will have the traditional Friends of Coal bowl Reception on Saturday evening, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Waterfront Place Hotel. Our members and Friends of Coal from acrossWest Virginia will be joining members of the Legislature, state government leaders and officials from WVU andMarshall University for a “night before” celebration of school spirit and camaraderie.
Also, the Friends of Coal Tailgate Tent will begin at noon on Sunday and will be located in Tent City, next to the stadium.