Media Information
Bridge Day 2008 Media Requirements
Please assist us in getting you a Bridge Day Media pass! Take time to consider the following requirements/requests and remember the earlier the better!
- Request for media pass must be made in writing on business or company letterhead.
- Any special vehicles such as satellite trucks or other equipment must have a vehicle permit. All vehicle permits will be subject to approval by the Security Committee. Personnel with regular vehicles will be required to park and ride the shuttles.
- All personnel—with special access to points on the shuttle, bridge and in the gorge must submit the following information:
1. Name
2. Home address
3. Date of Birth
4. Social Security Number
5. Email address
- B-Roll and Photo DVD’s will be available on site or for
preview stories by contacting cindy@wvdsl.net.
The Commission would like the media to attend a pre-
Bridge Day Media briefing on Friday, October 17 at
Smokey’s on the Gorge in Lansing, WV. This briefing will
begin at 4:00PM and, in addition to the media, will include
representatives from the Bridge Day Commission, Law
Enforcement, B.A.S.E. jumpers, Rappelers, National Park
Service, and other agencies.
During this briefing, media will be issued your Bridge Day pass and have privileges explained—such as shuttles and parking. In an effort to secure more buses for shuttles, the Bridge Day Commission is asking a nominal fee of $5 from each individual that receives a Media pass. This fee will need to be paid before you obtain your pass and can be paid on Friday, October 17 or ahead of time by mailing a check to:
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
310 Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
The Taste of Bridge Day will start at 5PM. This event showcases a sampling of area restaurants. Prices for the tickets range from $1-$5. We hope you will take time to enjoy the evening with us.
Directions to Smokey’s on the Gorge :
- From the north: Take I-79 south to US Route 19 (Summersville exit); go about 50 miles south to Ames Heights Road. (now see * below)
- From the south: Take I-77 north to North Beckley exit (#48) onto US Route 19 north; go about 20 miles to Ames Heights Road. (* below)
- From the east: Take I-64 west to I-77N/64W; travel about 50 miles to North Beckley exit (#48) onto US Route 19 north; go about 20 miles to Ames Heights Road (now see * below)
- From the west: Take I-64 east or I-77 south; take I-77S/I-64E for about 50 miles to North Beckley exit (#48) onto US Route 19 north; go about 20 miles to Ames Heights Road (* below)
- * From Ames Heights Road: Turn onto Ames Heights Road and go about .5 mile (follow signs); at fork in the road, bear left- Class VI / Smokey’s is about .3 mile on the left.
You may submit information to either:
Bridge Day Commission Or you may fax to: 304 465-5618.
310 Oyler Ave.
Oak Hill, WV 25901
Thank you for your interest in Bridge Day 2008. Please feel free to call us if you have any further questions. If you are unable to attend until Saturday morning—just make that notation on your letter of request.
In New River Country
Sharon Cruikshank
Cindy Dragan
For your scheduling and general information
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