membership meeting june 28

Well, it was another historic occasion. The new lodge building, although still under construction was the site of the co-op general membership meeting on June 28. Here are some pictures of part of the crowd as they were leaving.

A number of matters were discussed at this meeting, but the primary item of business was the election of officers for the coming year.

Officer will be: President, Jerry Murphy; Vice Presidents Roger Nutter and Bill Carr; Treasurer--Connie Lupardus; Secretary--Janine Potasnik.

Also, pursuant to a by-laws change, three directors were chosen, and they are Earl McCune; Carl Wilson; and George Workman.

Welcome to the new officers and directors, and thanks to Charlie Cantrell for his service as treasurer.

The next board meeting will be July 15, and we look forward to seeing all of them there, as well as any other members who wish to attend.

One item of note--there is a window display about the co-op in the window of Nancy's Flower Shop, complete with a model steam engine. if you haven't seen it, take a look.

campground

It occurred to me that we didn't really have much of a view of the campground. So, here it is, totally un-obstructed by campers or equipment, although there were some building supplies in evidence at the time of the picture.

there is still a lot of work to be done, but it is very functional for most campers, whether tent or rv unit.

There is water on site, a dump station, and , several electric hook-ups.

More work being done every day.

Board meeeting, june 17, 2008

Tuesday, June 17, the J.G. Bradley campground Lodge was the site of a meeting of the B, C, and G, co-op officers.

We already have pictures of the officers at work, so here are some pictures of actual work being done on the buildings.

The small building is being repainted, and these pictures show Carl Wilson, his wife Lois, and Wilma Ramsey wielding the paint rollers, changing the interior from wood chip to white.

Also, workmen on the lodge itself, working on the exterior of the building.

Inside, work is ongoing on a number of items, including installing ceiling fans. Leonard Loving was on hand to do some wiring work on that job.

Lots of work yet to be done and volunteers appreciated.

Oh! yes, pretty soon the window display will be up in the store window at Nancy's flower shop. Be sure to look for it.

Board Meeting

May 20, 2008, our first board meeting in the Lodge Building. Here is a picture of the group, plus another photo showing some donated fans which will be used in the building as construction progresses.

Campground Lodge

The lodge is starting to take shape. Siding is now on, in the style of the original Elrico houses, although it is stained a natural wood color, and not painted red like they were. Yesterday, May 20, the Board of Directors of the B, C, and G co-op used the building for the very first time for our monthly board meeting.

It got a little chilly, but it was a delight to be able to use our very own building for the first time.

Many more good things ahead.

It's all great in 08.

THE WIDEN PROJECT

On Tuesday, May 20th, the Board of Directors of the Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad Cooperative, met in our new building at the J.G. Bradley Campground.
After much discussion of the movie, The Widen Project, all board members expressed their disapproval of this production, and accordingly voted unanimously to:
DISAVOW ANY CONNECTION WITH THIS MOVIE, AND TO NEITHER SUPPORT IT IN ANY WAY. WE WILL NOT SHOW IT, SELL IT, OR PROMOTE IT.
There were many positive interviews that were not included, and a number of negative and provocative interviews which should not have been included, and were done so with no approval from CAEZ. Further, CAEZ was not given an opportunity to review the movie before its release, and would not have approved the final version, had they been given the opportunity to do so.
We are saddened to take this position, since it had been hoped that this movie would be a very positive and supportive instrument to further the railroad co-op, the campground, and Clay County in general.

THE WIDEN PROJECT

Saturday, May 12, 2008, at the LaBelle theatre in South Charleston--what an event.

It was the world premier of THE WIDEN PROJECT, and this beautiful antique theatre, which is itelf a museum piece, was filled to near capacity with frolk from all over to enjoy this once n a lifetime event.

It was a stellar crowd and an evening to be remembered,

The companion comany owned towns of Widen, Swandale, and Dundon were all represented, and for those in attendance, the movie just served to refresh many memories, as the real days of that age will never be forgotten.

However, there were many aspects of the movie that were so disturbing that further consideration has caused many second thoughts about the movie and our support of it.

The B, C, and G railroad project was refreshed in the minds of one and all, and new and welcome support was expressed and forthcoming.

2008--it's great.

let's all work to be sure that it continues to be great.

and, here is a picture of the now beautiful Buffalo Creek to remind us of how great it is.