With so many things (issues) going on with the state and federal governments that affect our everyday operations and with the 2012 Regular Legislative Session beginning in January, the Association is planning to host three regional meetings to discuss legislative, regulatory and political topics. Each of the three regional programs will commence at 3 p.m. and conclude with a “Friends of Coal” reception. All WV Coal Association members are encouraged to attend the meeting in their area or all three, if you choose.
The first regional meeting will be held on November 16 at the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown. The second meeting will be on November 29 at the Charleston Civic Center and the third on November 30 at the Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley. Please mark your calendars now. More information and meeting materials will be forthcoming.
These regional meetings are intended to bring everyone up-to-date on current issues having an impact on our industry and to begin to identify statutory or regulatory topics in need of change. During each of the planned meetings, WVCA staff will update members on current developments within the industry that will hopefully lead to an open “roundtable” discussion of plans, strategies and approaches for solution.
We ask that all members make a special effort to participate with your senior leadership who are involved in operations, permitting, safety, as well as other issues of human resources, taxes and transportation. The input from those “on the front line” is critical to the development of a viable and practical legislative program for 2012 that will truly benefit our members’ operations and activities. We also ask that you register in advance by replying to this message or contacting Sandi Davison in our office sdavison@wvcoal.com or calling304-342-4153 indicating which meeting you plan to attend.