Appalachian Voices Annual Membership Meeting

The Appalachian Voice | October 11, 2017

App voices membership meeting

Nov. 30, 5:30-8 p.m.

We’re excited to welcome members and friends to our four offices for our annual membership meeting. Gatherings will be held in Boone, N.C.; Charlottesville, Va.; Knoxville, Tenn., and Norton, Va. Learn more about the work we’re doing and discuss ways to advance a clean, just future in the region. For details or to become a member, call our Boone office at (828) 262-1500 or visit appvoices.org/membership-meeting.

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