Register Now for GSC Land Resources Golf Tournament - 04.26.13 - Friday

The 15th Annual Glenville State College Land Resources Charity Golf Tournament will tee off at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the beautiful eighteen hole Bel Meadow Country Club on WV Hwy 20 in Mount Clare, West Virginia (Harrison County).
The entry fee for the four-person scramble is $80.00 per person or $320 per team. The entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, and a buffet lunch that will be served starting at 12:00 PM.

The first place team wins $400, second place wins $300, and third place wins $200. There will be two ‘hole in one’ prizes: $10,000 cash and a 420 Honda Rancher 4-Wheeler. There will also be a STIHL MS290 Chain Saw for the ‘closest second shot’ as well as other skill prizes.
All proceeds from the tournament benefit the GSC Land Resource Department. The money raised has been used to purchase equipment that the department’s annual operating budget does not allow. All proceeds will be benefiting the GSC Environmental, Forestry, Landman, and Land Surveying programs. The number of students in these programs normally reaches 140 each year. Last year’s event raised $6,013.27 that was utilized to purchase the latest GPS, GIS, and CADD Technologies for the GSC Land Resources Program.
Non-golfers may contribute to the tournament by becoming a hole sponsor. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 each. Sponsors will be prominently advertised at the event. 
“The golf tournament is an enjoyable afternoon of fun that supports the education of GSC natural resource management students. These students will support and lead the oil and gas, coal, forestry, surveying, and environmental industries in our state. Please join us,“ said Dr. Milan Vavrek, GSC professor of Natural Resource Management and Land Resources Department Chair.

For more information, to register to play, or to sponsor a hole, contact Ashley Reed, Department of Land Resources Administrative Secretary, at or call 304.462.6370.

Register Now for GSC Land Resources Golf Tournament - Aril 26, 2013

The 15th Annual Glenville State College Land Resources Charity Golf Tournament will tee off at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the beautiful eighteen hole Bel Meadow Country Club on WV Hwy 20 in Mount Clare, West Virginia (Harrison County).
The entry fee for the four-person scramble is $80.00 per person or $320 per team. The entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, and a buffet lunch that will be served starting at 12:00 PM.

The first place team wins $400, second place wins $300, and third place wins $200. There will be two ‘hole in one’ prizes: $10,000 cash and a 420 Honda Rancher 4-Wheeler. There will also be a STIHL MS290 Chain Saw for the ‘closest second shot’ as well as other skill prizes.
All proceeds from the tournament benefit the GSC Land Resource Department. The money raised has been used to purchase equipment that the department’s annual operating budget does not allow. All proceeds will be benefiting the GSC Environmental, Forestry, Landman, and Land Surveying programs. The number of students in these programs normally reaches 140 each year. Last year’s event raised $6,013.27 that was utilized to purchase the latest GPS, GIS, and CADD Technologies for the GSC Land Resources Program.
Non-golfers may contribute to the tournament by becoming a hole sponsor. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 each. Sponsors will be prominently advertised at the event. 
“The golf tournament is an enjoyable afternoon of fun that supports the education of GSC natural resource management students. These students will support and lead the oil and gas, coal, forestry, surveying, and environmental industries in our state. Please join us,“ said Dr. Milan Vavrek, GSC professor of Natural Resource Management and Land Resources Department Chair.

For more information, to register to play, or to sponsor a hole, contact Ashley Reed, Department of Land Resources Administrative Secretary, at or call 304.462.6370.

Register Now for GSC Land Resources Golf Tournament - 04.26.13

The 15th Annual Glenville State College Land Resources Charity Golf Tournament will tee off at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the beautiful eighteen hole Bel Meadow Country Club on WV Hwy 20 in Mount Clare, West Virginia (Harrison County).
The entry fee for the four-person scramble is $80.00 per person or $320 per team. The entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, and a buffet lunch that will be served starting at 12:00 PM.

The first place team wins $400, second place wins $300, and third place wins $200. There will be two ‘hole in one’ prizes: $10,000 cash and a 420 Honda Rancher 4-Wheeler. There will also be a STIHL MS290 Chain Saw for the ‘closest second shot’ as well as other skill prizes.
All proceeds from the tournament benefit the GSC Land Resource Department. The money raised has been used to purchase equipment that the department’s annual operating budget does not allow. All proceeds will be benefiting the GSC Environmental, Forestry, Landman, and Land Surveying programs. The number of students in these programs normally reaches 140 each year. Last year’s event raised $6,013.27 that was utilized to purchase the latest GPS, GIS, and CADD Technologies for the GSC Land Resources Program.
Non-golfers may contribute to the tournament by becoming a hole sponsor. Hole sponsorships are available for $100 each. Sponsors will be prominently advertised at the event. 
“The golf tournament is an enjoyable afternoon of fun that supports the education of GSC natural resource management students. These students will support and lead the oil and gas, coal, forestry, surveying, and environmental industries in our state. Please join us,“ said Dr. Milan Vavrek, GSC professor of Natural Resource Management and Land Resources Department Chair.

For more information, to register to play, or to sponsor a hole, contact Ashley Reed, Department of Land Resources Administrative Secretary, at or call 304.462.6370.

GSC Vera Bradley Bingo - 03.08.13 - This Friday

GSC Vera Bradley Bingo - Friday, 03.08.13

GSC Vera Bradley Bingo - March 08, 2013

NCAA Adds Mountain East Conference As Newest Division II League

The Mountain East Conference (MEC) announced today that its application for membership has been approved by the NCAA Division II Membership Committee. The MEC will officially become the 25th NCAA Division II conference on September 01, 2013 and immediately assumes active status.

“This is a very exciting time for the Mountain East Conference and our 12 charter institutions,” MEC Commissioner Reid Amos said. “Every one of our schools has great history, great tradition and now a great future as an MEC member. It has been an exhilarating experience to be a part of the formation of a group of like-minded institutions that has laid a strong foundation for a long and successful association.”

The 12 charter members of the nation’s newest NCAA Division II regional all-sports league include nine West Virginia institutions:

•  Concord University
•  Fairmont State University
•  Glenville State College
•  Shepherd University
•  The University of Charleston
•  West Liberty University
•  West Virginia State University
•  Wheeling Jesuit University
•  West Virginia Wesleyan College

along with:

•  Notre Dame College
•  Urbana University

from Ohio and the

•  University of Virginia’s College at Wise

The formal application process was extremely detailed – the final application document totaled nearly 200 pages when it was filed in December 2012 – but Amos said all that hard work proved to be a blessing in disguise.

“The NCAA Division II membership process was very valuable to us in a number of ways,” he said. “It almost served as a step-by-step guide to organizing a model NCAA Division II conference and really helped our presidents and athletic directors crystallize a strategic plan – a vision – for our collective future. I’m very grateful to our presidents and athletic directors for their great input throughout the process and I’d also like to express my appreciation for the guidance provided by Oliver and Lindemenn Consulting.”

The MEC expects to crown conference champions in 16 sports during its first season of operation:

•  Men’s and Women’s Basketball
•  Baseball
•  Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
•  Football
•  Men’s and Women’s Golf
•  Men’s and Women’s Soccer
•  Softball
•  Men’s and Women’s Tennis
•  Men’s and Women’s Track and Field
•  Volleyball

As a new conference, the MEC’s conference champions won’t be able to receive automatic NCAA Tournament bids during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years but the eligibility of all MEC institutions for at-large bids to NCAA championship play will be unaffected throughout the period.

“A highly-competitive conference supports the high-quality experience that we are committed to creating for every one of our student-athletes,” Amos said. “Ultimately, we expect our new affiliation will create increased opportunities for NCAA Tournament participation in every one of our 16 NCAA Championship sports.”

GSC Vera Bradley Bingo - 03.08.13

WVIAC Out—- Mountain East Conference In

The presidents of twelve universities, nine in West Virginia, two in Ohio, and one in Virginia, jointly announce the formation of a new all-sports collegiate athletic conference to be named the Mountain East Conference.

The new twelve team league’s charter membership will include:

•  Concord University (WV)

•  Fairmont State University (WV)

•  Glenville State College (WV)

•  Notre Dame College (OH)

•  Shepherd University (WV)

•  The University of Charleston (WV)

•  The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (VA)

•  Urbana University (OH)

•  West Liberty University (WV)

•  West Virginia State University (WV)

•  Wheeling Jesuit University (WV)

•  West Virginia Wesleyan College (WV)

“We are extremely pleased to announce the formation of the Mountain East Conference,” stated spokesperson Reid Amos on behalf of the twelve presidents of the new alliance. “The goal of this effort has been to align like-minded institutions with similar budgets and goals across a regional footprint. We strongly believe that our charter membership creates a solid foundation that provides mutual benefit and secures the athletic future for our institutions. We will collectively make every effort to provide a high-quality experience for our student-athletes in Mountain East competition.”

The Mountain East Conference intends to commence competition for the 2013-14 academic year, but will remain active with their current conference affiliations until such time that they would be able to compete as a conference within the NCAA. The move will not affect any athletic schedules for 2012-13.

With current sports sponsorship, the Mountain East Conference will meet the NCAA requirement for a conference championship in sixteen sports, including:

•  Basketball (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Baseball

•  Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Football

•  Golf (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Soccer (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Softball

•  Tennis (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Track (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Volleyball

The West Virginia institutions are currently members of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC), UVa-Wise and Urbana were slated to compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) beginning in 2013, and Notre Dame is an NCAA Division II Independent competing in five of its twenty-two sports as an affiliate member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). UVa-Wise has been accepted into the NCAA membership process and will compete within NCAA Division II in 2013 while pursuing full membership; the other eleven schools are all NCAA Division II members.

GCHS Golf Practice Starts Monday, July 30, 2012

Attention all athletes interested in playing golf for Gilmer County High School.

Practice will begin Monday July 30, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the Glenville golf course.

If you have any questions please contact Chad Drennen at 304.462.8044 or 304.997.5684.

Glenville FBC Cancer Fund for Gilmer County: A Special Thank You

The FBC Cancer Fund for Gilmer County would like to thank the golf participants who battled the blazing heat and the Gilmer Community for their support and prayers for making the Golf Tournament held on Saturday July 07, 2012 a “Huge Success”.  What we made during the tournament will touch many lives of those who have cancer within the county.

Special thanks go to Bill Stalnaker and Adren Bishop for their hard work organizing the tournament.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the following:

Hole Sponsors

Ike and Sue Morris, Shelly DeMarino, Flying W, Wonder Well Service, Drakes Auto Sales (Butch Drake), United Bank, S & S Services, Stalnaker Oil & Gas, Gil-Co Faith Pharmacy, Glenville Auto, Hardman’s Millers Supply, Judy Stalnaker, Bet-Ro Inc., Little Kanawha Family Medicine, P & C Oil & Gas Inc., P & C Business Solutions, Dave & Debbie Dobbins, Kevin & Bobby Hern, Roberts Energy, Waco Oil & Gas, S & R Gas Ventures, Tom and Janet Bailey, County Side Construction, Loc Tite Mini Storage, Energy Corporation of America, Drakes Used Cars (Doug Cottrill), Paul Woodford, Continental Petroleum, Dr. Ernest & Dr. Mary Gumm & Stephanie and Ryan, David & Tabby Beall, Calhoun Bank, Clear Water Resources, SLS Company, State Farm (Daniel Smith), The Glenville Inn, Frame Oil Field Services, LLC, A J Gas Company, Ferman L. Rhoades II, Trucking Inc., Reliance Pressure Control, Dr. John Westfall.

Food, Drinks, & Ice

A tremendous thank you goes to Rick Frame, Ike & Sue Morris, Nancy McVaney, McDonalds, Janet Bailey, and the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Glenville.

Prizes Donated By the Following Golf Clubs

Golf Club of WV, Nicholas County Golf Association, Oxbow Golf & Country Club, Woodridge Golf Club, Riverbed Golf Club, Deerfield County Club, Stonewall Resort Golf Club, Glenville Golf Club.

Prizes Donated By Local Businesses & Individuals

Pizza Hut, Mr. Clean Bow Shop, NAPA, Glenville State College, Shelly, Jon, & Brooklyn Ratliff, Glenville Hardware, Pioneer Grill, Western Auto, Pioneer Car Wash, Mary Jean Barker in memory of Don Barker.

A special thanks to Chris Squires and her daughter Amber at the golf course, Dave Ramezan and Dave Corcoran for advertising, and the many volunteers from the First Baptist Church that helped out during the day of the tournament.  Also, thanks goes to Bill and Debbie Stalnaker for golf balls given to each participant.  If we left someone out, please accept our apologies because we do appreciate what you did!  May God bless all of you that helped make this tournament possible!
                                                       
                                                                                        FBC Cancer Fund for Gilmer County

First Baptist Church of Glenville Golf Tournament - July 07, 2012 - This Saturday

First Baptist Church of Glenville Golf Tournament - July 07, 2012

Pioneers Men’s Basketball Golf Outing – 06.29.12 - This Friday

First Baptist Church of Glenville Golf Tournament - Saturday, 07.07.12

Pioneers Men’s Basketball Golf Outing – June 29, 2012

Nine Schools Breaking Away Leaves One of the Country’s Oldest Sports Leagues with Just Six Teams

The run of one of the nation’s oldest collegiate conferences could be coming to an end.

“It could be,“ WVIAC Commissioner Barry Blizzard said Monday when asked if the departure of nine current members would spell the end of the conference.

The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) was formed in 1924.

It once included both WVU and Marshall.

There are currently 16 active members of the league.

Nine of those schools have announced intentions to leave in order to form a new all-sports conference starting in the fall of 2013.

Six (6) schools would remain:

•  Alderson-Broaddus College

•  Bluefield State College

•  Davis & Elkins College

•  Ohio Valley University

•  Wheeling Jesuit University

•  University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

“You have to have at least 8 active institutions under current NCAA regulations to be an active Division-II conference,“ Blizzard said.  “That number will go to 10 in a very short time.

“Some schools must be added immediately If the WVIAC is to survive.  I don’t know where they would come from.

“The future of this league is very much in jeopardy,“ Blizzard said.

If the WVIAC dissolves, one of the longest running basketball tournaments in the country would come to an end.

The WVIAC post season basketball championship tournament has run continuously since 1936.  It predates both the NCAA Tournament (1939) and the NIT (1938.)

One of the reasons for the divide among current members of the conference is differing viewpoints on expansion.

“We have looked at different schools ever since we tore down the wall around West Virginia in bringing in Seton Hill and Pitt-Johnstown,“ Blizzard said.  “I am not real sure there are a lot of possibilities.

“The landscape in the East right now is pretty tight in terms of places to look,“ Blizzard said.  “If we were out West we would have plenty of options.“

The schools forming a new conference are:

•  University of Charleston

•  Concord University

•  Fairmont State University

•  Glenville State College

•  Seton Hill University

•  Shepherd University

•  West Liberty University

•  West Virginia State University

•  West Virginia Wesleyan College

WVSSAC Adopts Concussion, Heat Guidelines

The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission’s Board of Directors has adopted guidelines on concussions and heat-related illnesses in athletics.

One of the guidelines adopted this week would require head coaches to view a 30-minute video on concussions.

The video was distributed by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

It addresses the symptoms and signs of concussions and an athlete’s return to play or practice.

The WVSSAC says head coaches in all sports will be required to view the video before their first scrimmage.

The board also adopted guidelines to help coaches and administrators recognize the dangers of heat and humidity.

The WVSSAC says the National Federation hopes to complete a video concerning heat dangers by early August.

First Baptist Church of Glenville Golf Tournament - 07.07.12

Pioneers Men’s Basketball Golf Outing – Friday, 06.29.12

GCHS Sports Physical - 06.12.12 - This Tuesday

Gilmer County High School

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Minnie Hamilton

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Walk-ins are welcome

GCHS Sports Physical - Tuesday, 06.12.12

Gilmer County High School

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Minnie Hamilton

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Walk-ins are welcome

Pioneers Men’s Basketball Golf Outing – 06.29.12

G-OB™: Gilmer County Schools Employment – Strength and Conditioning Coach - GCHS - 05.29.12

POSITION:     Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gilmer County High School

JOB DESCRIPTION:

FOR THE POSITION OF:     Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gilmer County High School

REPORTS TO:     Principal/Athletic Director/Head Coach

JOB GOAL:     To assist with participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and an increased level of self-esteem.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaches’ Responsibilities:

1.  cooperates with building principal and athletic director,

2.  develops rapport with coaching staff within the school,

3.  develops positive relationship with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community, game officials, news media, and opponents,

4.  employs appropriate conduct during games and practices

5.  attends league, conference and WVSSAC meetings,

6.  participates in activities that foster professional growth and development,

7.  motivates staff and players toward desired goals,

8.  commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.

9.  develops high caliber and quality instruction,

10.  teaches fundamental skills,

11.  handles athletic injuries,

12.  cares for equipment,

13.  supervises participants and disciplines team appropriately,

14.  designs quality organization of practice sessions,

15 designs pre-season planning,

16.  manages budget,

17.  follows purchasing procedures,

18.  initiates game organization skills,

19.  follows league, conference, and WVSSAC policies,

20 devotes time and energy to coaching duties, and

21.  follows end of season procedures.

Coaches’ Performance Criteria:

1. organizes and administers the overall strength and conditioning program at Gilmer County High School,

2. ensures equipment is maintained and in proper working condition,

3. establishes and maintains a daily participation log,

4. advertise schedules of operation to all students/athletes,

5. coordinates with coaches to promote student participation,

6. operates program regardless of the number of students for the scheduled days and time,

7. provides monthly reports to athletic director related to participation, successes, and suggestions

8. assists in aspects of recruiting and promotion of the weight program

9. provides proper supervision of all participants during all activities

10. performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal,

EMPLOYMENT TERM    July 01, 2012 – June 30, 2013

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Holds a WV Teaching Certificate or Temporary Authorization for Coaching Certificate

*3-5 years of demonstrated strength training experience

*Certification in CPR or First Aid Desirable

*Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position.

SALARY: $4500

CLOSING DATE:     Monday, June 04, 2012   - 3:00 PM.

COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESUME SHOULD BE SENT TO:

                                Ronald Blankenship, Superintendent
                                Gilmer County Schools
                                201 North Court Street
                                Glenville, WV 26351

As required by federal laws and regulation, the Gilmer County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, disabling condition, marital status, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

Inquiries may be referred to:
                                Ronald Blankenship, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
                                Gilmer County Board of Education
                                201 North Court Street
                                Glenville, WV 26351

Or referred to:      The Department of Education’s Director of the Office for Civil Rights

NOTE:  State and federal laws include Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504; and other State or Federal laws and regulations governing students and employees.

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Posted: 05.29.12

Glenville: Nadine Waggoner Memorial Day Golf Scramble 2012

Nadine Waggoner Memorial Day Golf Scramble

GLENVILLE GOLF CLUB

MAY 28, 2012

8:00 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION (TEAMS WILL BE DRAWN)

$5.00-ENTRY FEE

$5.00-SKIN GAME

$1.00 - MULLIGAN (OPTIONAL)

NON-MEMBERS MUST PAY GREEN FEES AND CART RENTAL (IF NEEDED)

COVERED DISH DINNER

COME JOIN US

COURSE WILL BE OPEN

GCHS Sports Physical - June 12, 12

Gilmer County High School

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Minnie Hamilton

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Walk-ins are welcome

GSC Football Presents: 2012 Golf Outing – 05.18.12 - This Friday

GCHS Sports Physical

Gilmer County High School

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS

Minnie Hamilton

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Walk-ins are welcome

GSC Football Presents: 2012 Golf Outing – May 18

GSC Football Presents: 2012 Golf Outing – May 18, 2012

GSC Football Presents: 2012 Golf Outing – Friday, 05.18.12

GSC Football Team Cleans Up Golf Course / Spring Preview

On Saturday, March 31, 2012 Glenville State Football Team and coaches took part in a course cleanup day at the Glenville Golf Club.

Overall there were nearly 30 people volunteering their time and hard work to get the course ready for another season.

The group helped pick up trash, branches and brush, cut down trees, and even helped clean out the sand traps.

“It’s very important for us to be members of the Glenville community and to give back whenever we get an opportunity.  This community supports us every Saturday in the fall and most of them take part in the fundraisers we do throughout the year,” stated Hutchison.

The GSC Pioneers are in the middle of spring practice and are very excited for the upcoming season.

“We are very young this spring after losing nearly 25 seniors.  We have already completed over half of our spring practices.  I see a group of guys competing every day and doing the things we ask them to do to get better” said Hutchison.

 

The Pioneers do have a good group of returning players for 2012.

On offense they are led by two quarterbacks, Darold Hughes and Steffen Colon along with four returning starting offensive lineman led by All American Mark Jackson.  The defense is led by returning defensive lineman James Washington, Kyle Warner, Ricky Booker along with LB Nate Ingersoll and defensive backs Terry Reese and Brandon Absher.

The Pioneers Annual Blue-White Spring game will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Morris Stadium.

Pioneer Football to Host Alumni Golf Outing – April 18, 2012

Former Glenville State College Head Football Coaches Bill Hanlin (‘65-‘74) and ‘Whitey’ Adolfson (‘75-‘79) will be the guests of honor at the 2012 Alumni Golf Outing presented by the Pioneer Football program.

The event will take place on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Glenville Golf Club on Mineral Road in Glenville to benefit the GSC football program.

Former GSC Football Caoch Whitey Adolfson (left) hits a shot during the 2012 Alumni Golf Outing

“We are excited to honor two former legendary Glenville State College Football Coaches and their era. Coach Bill Hanlin and Coach Whitey Adolfson are two great coaches who stand for everything right in the game of football. They have both been great role models who stand for high character and integrity. Please come back to Glenville and join us for this great day filled with fun, food and lots of stories,“ said Pioneer Head Coach David Hutchison.

All Glenville State College alumni, fans, and friends are cordially invited to participate in a great day of fun and camaraderie.

The entry fee for this scramble format tournament is just $75 per player and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and social reception.

Those interested may also choose to attend the social reception only at 7:00 PM for $25.

Anyone interested in playing is encouraged to sign up as soon as possible as a full field is expected for the tournament.

To register or for more information contact, GSC Head Coach David Hutchison at “David.Hutchison@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6230 orAssistant Coach Blake Tasker at “Blake.Tasker@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6231.

GSC Football Presents: 2012 Golf Outing – 05.18.12

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GSC Vera Bradley BINGO - Friday, 03.30.12

GSC Vera Bradley BINGO - March 30, 2012

GSC Vera Bradley BINGO - 03.30.12

Big Names Again For Greenbrier Concert Series

The owner of the Greenbrier announced the concert lineup on Friday afternoon for this year’s Greenbrier Classic PGA Tournament and more big names are on the list.

Justice is bringing in country star Toby Keith to play on the Fourth of July, followed by Rod Stewart with special guest Lionel Richie on Friday July 6th and pop sensation Bon Jovi will perform on Saturday July 7th.

All three play different genres of music and that’s exactly what the owner of the Greenbrier Resort wanted. Justice said Keith was the first performer he wanted to get and he put a lot of time and effort into booking the country super star for the Fourth of July.

“Who we wanted more than anybody for the Fourth of July was Toby Keith and we got him,” said Justice. “Now we can have a more patriotic act on the Fourth of July with Toby Keith, especially with all he’s done for all of our military.”

In typical Justice fashion, he pulled out another surprise shortly after he announced Toby Keith was performing and talked about “The Greenbrier’s Got Country Class” talent competition which will take place between March and April in both Nashville and at the Greenbrier Resort.

It’s a talent show like “American Idol” and “America’s Got Talent”, but it’s for country singers. The winner of the competition will open for Toby Keith on July 4th and will also receive a recording contract provided by the Greenbrier.

“Toby wanted to be sure that it was a country act. So now we’re going to go out and search the world and we’re going to have auditions here as well as in Nashville and we’re going to find maybe the next new country star,” said Justice during his Friday press conference.

“Not to rival ‘American Idol’ or ‘America’s Got Talent’ but just do our own little number,” continued Justice. “I said why don’t we have the winner do the opening act for Toby Keith on the Fourth of July. And so that’s really taken off.”

That July 04 date is also something Justice worked hard to get and he said they plan on having the Greenbrier Classic on the Fourth of July every year for the foreseeable future. Justice also said he is working on getting a contract extension with the PGA Tour. He didn’t specify how many years it would be, but said he will make sure the tournament says in West Virginia for a long time.

“We’ve already been working on a significant extension and we should have that finalized well before the event this year,” stated Justice. “We’ve been working on that for about five months and thought we had it all finalized in September, but we’ve got three years left and it’s just taking them (PGA) a little while longer.”

The Greenbrier is in year three of a six-year deal with the PGA Tour. So far the Greenbrier Classic is off to the kind of start only Jim Justice could put together and he’s hoping it will be another tournament to remember.

“America’s holiday, America’s resort, America’s golf tournament,” stated Justice. “Just think about it. We’re going to have an incredible week of golf.”

~~ Chip Fontanazza – WVMN ~~

Pioneer Athletic Club