Thank you for the Success of the 2009 Miners’ Celebration!
We look forward to another great event next year at the 2nd Annual Miners’ Celebration
To join us at the 2010 Miners’ Celebration, contact:
Dennis Jarvis, II
Director Mine Safety Technology Consortium
Phone: (304) 981.6220
Email: dennis@wvmstc.org
This is a must-attend conference for mining industry professionals, miners (both current and retired), and individuals interested in the rich history and the future of mining.
Join us on July 23-24 for the 2009 Miners’ Celebration at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center as we explore the past, present, and future of mining.
Free and open to the public!
Sponsorships and exhibitor space available!
Our Sponsors
Sign up today!
Visit westvirginiawbc.org or call (800) 766-4556.
Mission
The 2009 Miners’ Celebration will focus on the rich history of the mining industry in West Virginia and provide a forum to share resources and information for innovations of mining in the 21st Century and the new generation of miner.
Topics
• Safety Advancement
• MSHA ACC Overview & Emerging Technologies
• Visualization Project
• Coalfield Community Development
• Brownfields Basics/Sustainable Energy Parks
• Reforestation of Reclaimed Mine Land
• Workers’ Compensation Reforms and Updates
• Coal Heritage Preservation Initiatives
• Life in a Coal Camp
• Mine Technology
• How We Used to Mine Coal
Speakers
• Director Ron Wooten, WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training
• John Rosiek, MSHA Academy in Beckley, WV
• John Faini, MSHA Approval and Certification Center
• Jeff Wood, West Virginia Division of Energy Office of Coalfield Community Development
• Scott Eggerud, Appalachian Reforestation Initiative
• Patrick Kirby, WVU Water Resource Center
• Dr. Tony Szwilski and Jack Smith from Marshall University
• Dr. Paul Rakes, WVU Tech
• Dr. Fred Barkey, Coal Heritage Trail Authority, author, historian
• Karen Vuranch, Professional storyteller, actress, writer
• Secretary Kelley Goes, WV Department of Commerce
Registration costs (per person)
The event is 100% free and open to the public.
Thursday evening’s concert featuring Taylor Made will be $8 dollars.
Sponsorships
Friends • $1,000
(unlimited)
• Name listed on website
• Quarter-page color ad inside
conference program
• Listed on sponsor boards
• 10×10 booth in Exhibit Hall
• 4 tickets to Conference
Sponsor • $2,500
(limited to ten sponsors)
• Recognition at conference
• Name listed on website
• Half-page color ad inside
conference program
• Listed on sponsor boards
• 10×10 booth in Exhibit Hall
• 6 tickets to Conference
Lead Sponsor • $5,000
(limited to five sponsors)
• Recognition during conference
• Logo on website
• Logo on all printed materials (flyers,
invitations, etc.)
• Full-page ad inside program
• Logo on sponsor boards
• 10×10 booth in Exhibit Hall
• 8 tickets to Conference
Anchor Sponsor • $10,000
(limited to one sponsor)
• Special recognition at the event
• Logo on billboards
• Logo on website
• Logo on all printed materials (flyers,
invitations, etc.)
• Full-page color ad on inside cover of
program
• Logo on sponsor boards
• Logo added to TV ads and mentioned on
radio ads
• 10×20 booth in Exhibit Hall
• 12 tickets to Conference
All sponsors receive free admission to all family activities for all attendees and their families!
Booth space is available in the Exhibit Hall (2 tickets included). Showcase your service or product:
• 10×10 Booth: $150
• 10×20 Booth: $250
Become a sponsor or reserve your booth today!
westvirginiawbc.org or call (800) 766-4556.
Radio Advertisements
These commercials advertising the Miners’ Celebration are running in the central and southern West Virginia region.