Coal Mining Our Future

Goals and Activities

1. Provide education.2. Partner with state and local organization.3. Increase usage of reclaimed land.4. Assist the State of Kentucky in developing

tourism.5. Communicate a message of pride in the

mountains.6. Oppose attacks made by environmental

groups.7. Promote community projects through “Coal

Mining-Our Future”.

March 11, 2008

Took 1,250,000 letters to Frankfort against Stream Saver Bill. We took the 29 boxes of letters to the Appropriation and Revenue Committee. The bill was not passed because of these letters. The Stream Saver Bill did not pass by two votes.

1,250,000 letters1,250,000 LETTERS

March 13, 2008

3,800 Coal Miners, Supporters, and their families rallied together to support the truth about coal.

The Rally at Frankfort, Kentucky

The Beginning of Coal Mining Our Future

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear Speaks With Coal Mining Our Future

The Forum, December 17, 2008Town Hall Meeting: The Future of Coal

January 12, 2009Town Meeting, City Hall

Coal Mining Our Future held a meeting to inform the public about coal. Bill Burger, the liaison for coal and Governor Steve Beshear, attended the

meeting.

January 24,2009Working With Pathfinders and Girl Scouts at Hazard Parking Garage.Don Gibson and Haven King met with Pathfinders and Girl Scouts

to clean up Hazard Parking Garage for the park project.

January 24, 2009Coal Mining Our Future supporting the Bee Workshop. ICG, James River Coal and Pine Branch have Bee Farms on their reclaimed land

February 7, 2009Wolfe County Ice Storm Coal Mining Our Future helping clear roadways and delivering water to families in need.

March 21, 2009Appalachian Coal Country Water Shed Team & Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. James River Jobsite. Coal Mining Our Future, working together with these organizations, planting 4,200 Chestnut trees on reclaimed land.

March 21, 2009Appalachian Coal Country Water Shed Team & Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative. James River Jobsite. Coal Mining Our Future, working together with these organizations, planting 4,200 Chestnut trees on reclaimed land.

April 23, 2009Arbor Day at Pine Branch Coal Sales, Inc.Coal Mining Our Future working with 110 school kids planting 600 Chestnut Trees

April 23, 2009Perry County - Judge Engle - Drug CourtCoal Mining Our Future presenting a check for $2,000.00.

April 23, 2009Breathitt County Senior CitizensCoal Mining Our Future presenting a check for $2,000.00.

April 23, 2009Knott County Senior CitizensCoal Mining Our Future presenting a check for $600.00 for two trips, taking coffee and fruit

April 25, 2009Pride Clean Up (3 Large Dumps)Coal Mining Our Future working to clean up Pratt Mountain, George’s Branch, Bear Branch, and Campbell’s Branch.

May 1, 2009Knott County Trail RideCoal Mining Our Future set up a booth selling shirts, giving away stickers and informing the public about coal.

May 8, 2009Environmental Day promoted by Service Learning Institute in Bell CountyCoal Mining Our Future explaining the process of coal mining in Eastern Kentucky.

May 11, 2009Flooding in Breathitt County Coal Mining Our Future was the first in the area clearing roadways, delivering food and water.








May 15, 2009Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to Eastern Kentucky Veteran’s CenterCoal Mining Our Future, Friends of Coal, Perry and Letcher County Clerks, along with several Veterans raised $2,500.00 to help bring Wall to Eastern Kentucky.

May 19, 2009Breathitt County Flood ReliefCoal Mining Our Future delivering household items, water and cleaning supplies to help flood victims in Breathitt County

May 20, 2009Perry County Senior Citizens Radio DayCoal Mining Our Future raised money for Perry County Senior Citizens.Total Raised: $51,000.00

May 20, 2009East Kentucky Flood ReliefCoal Mining Our Future and Friends of Coal helped raise money for the American Red Cross and God’s Pantry. Total Raised: $57,000.00

15,000+ Supporters August 1, 2009

Coal Mining Our Future Coal Rally Knott County KY Sportsplex





September 7, 2009Friends of America RallyProvided free transportation for anyone wanting to attend the rally.

Coal Mining Our Future Friends of America Rally September 7,2009












Oct 13, 2009NWP 21 Hearing

Coal Mining Our Future supporters fill the East Kentucky Expo Center for the Army Corp Of Engineers Hearing on NWP 21 Issue. Over 5000 attended the

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Nov 7, 2009Bell County Coal Rally

Coal Mining Our Future supports the Bell County Coal Rally. Getting signatures for Faces of Coal Petition.

December 4, 2009Helping Hands Leslie County KY

Coal Mining Our Future delivering food andfruit for needy families in Leslie County. Total: $3,708.00

December 5, 2009Coal Mining Our Future Harlan Chapter

Coal Mining Our Future Harlan Chapter had 1200 supporters at it’s first rally for coal

December 12, 2009Leatherwood Elementary School

Coal Mining Our Future took food fruit and clothing to help people in this community. Total: $5,708.00

December 15, 2009Owsley County Elementary School

Coal Mining Our Future took food fruit, clothing &toys to 89 children and their families. Total: $9,970.00

December 16, 2009Helping Hands Christian Resource Inc. Breathitt County

Coal Mining Our Future took 125 turkeys to for food boxes Total: $1,864.00

December 17, 2009Shop With a Coal Miner

Coal Mining Our Future, Fiends of Coal, and coal supporters shopped with 100 children from Perry, Hazard Independent, Leslie County and Cordia Schools.

Total: $10,513.00

December 18, 2009Kodak Church Montgomery Creek

Truman Hurt with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and Coal Mining Our Future worked together to help 64 families in the Kodak community. Total:

$9,064.00

December 21, 2009Upper Second Creek Missionary Baptist Church

Coal Mining Our Future took food, fruit, and clothing to help 25 families. Total: $3,769.00

December 23, 2009Saul Leatherwood Power Outage

Coal Mining Our Future purchased food and kerosene for families in need. Total: $2,100.00

Education

Coal Mining Our Future