4/28/2010
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he will participate in the May 25, Marion County Chamber of Commerce event which will feature special invited guest speaker, Fairmont native and University of Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide, led by Coach Saban, are entering the 2010 college football season as defending national champions.
Manchin said was pleased that Coach Saban accepted the invitation to come back to the Mountain State for a daylong visit. “Nick is a dear friend and I am proud of the success that he has had throughout his coaching career. I know that his Marion County friends and all of the West Virginia citizens who continue to keep track of the great job he is doing down in Alabama will come out and show their support,” said the governor.
Tina Shaw, president of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber members and community are very excited about the event. “We have been working on this since last December. Our members are really looking forward to meeting Coach Saban. I am sure it will be a day everyone who attends will remember.”
Nick Saban graduated from Monongah High School in Marion County. He spent time as an assistant coach at West Virginia University in 1978 and 1979. Saban has coached football at both the college and professional ranks. He is the only college football head coach in Bowl Championship Series era that has won a championship at two schools (Louisiana State University, 2003 and the University of Alabama).
The full schedule of events for the governor and Coach Nick Saban for Tuesday, May 25 include:
The Education Alliance Honors Coach Saban
Time: noon
Location: Marriott Hotel, Charleston
What: The Education Alliance hosts Graduates of Distinction Luncheon honoring Coach Nick Saban
Note: For reservations, call the Education Alliance at 866-314-5437. For information, visit www.educationalliance.org.
Marion County Chamber of Commerce Event
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Fairmont State University, Colebank Hall
What: Marion County Chamber hosts an event honoring Coach Saban
Note: Chamber members can purchase tickets and make reservations by calling 304 363-0442. For more information, visit www.marionchamber.com.
Public Event with Coach Saban
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Fairmont State University, Falcon Center, Gymnasium
What: Public gathering with Coach Nick Saban
For more information on both Marion County events, please call the Chamber at 304 363-0442 or 1-800-296-3379.
Contact Information
Melvin Smith
304-558-3830