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laphroaig
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Posted: 06/15/2025 at 02:47 PM ET
(In response to this post by VTChip)

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I just finished organizing the last SB fundraising checks for the year
VTChip • 06/14/25 06:33 PM ET
Congratulations Chip.
swimhokie • 06/16/25 07:08 PM ET
It's all your fault....lol
VTChip • 06/16/25 07:25 PM ET
Have to give kudos to Pete. Does HC bristle when he turns in the bonus $?**
TomTurkey • 06/16/25 06:30 PM ET
I'm sure everyone takes the high road.
VTChip • 06/16/25 07:26 PM ET
I'm sure Pete keeps it professional
TomTurkey • 06/16/25 07:45 PM ET
Even more than that, I'm sure he keeps accurate dollar figures! :-)**
laphroaig • 06/17/25 09:54 AM ET
Does he stifle his smirk or smile? I think he treats it as business s usual**
TomTurkey • 06/17/25 11:03 AM ET
Gonna up my per dinger rate by 30% and include dingers for fall ball since
laphroaig • 06/16/25 01:25 PM ET
Surprised nobody has piped up and said batting practice dingers
laphroaig • 06/16/25 03:40 PM ET
Great Work by you especially and all the generous Hokie Softball fans
Bigtime • 06/16/25 11:41 AM ET
Do we know how many more scholarships softball is getting?
FriendofCoal • 06/15/25 10:11 PM ET
Chris Coleman thinks 19-20 fully funded.**
UTPr0sim • 06/16/25 11:52 AM ET
Having seen 'how the sausage is made' I'd suggest leaving scholarship . .
MidloHokie • 06/16/25 08:19 AM ET
Would a 20th or 21st scholarship make a difference?**
FriendofCoal • 06/16/25 02:33 PM ET
Absolutely, especially for incoming freshman 'position players' who....
Techdady • 06/16/25 02:41 PM ET
It would make a difference for the player but for the team? Better to . .
MidloHokie • 06/17/25 01:22 PM ET
What money are you talking about, are you running our 3rd party NIL group?
Techdady • 06/17/25 01:51 PM ET
All speculation, right? A group unspecified donors have an . . .
MidloHokie • 06/17/25 02:56 PM ET
Great question. I do not know the answer to that **
VTChip • 06/15/25 11:18 PM ET
That's amazing. Thanks Chip.**
jboyhokie • 06/15/25 06:45 PM ET
Well, if all the people who participated in the "Challenge" part of the
laphroaig • 06/15/25 05:10 PM ET
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Bigtime • 06/16/25 11:31 AM ET
I LOVE the idea!!!! I'm in!**
VTChip • 06/15/25 08:30 PM ET
mrs laphroiag would say don't encourage me with a compliment. **
laphroaig • 06/16/25 06:02 AM ET
👍**
RJHokie • 06/15/25 05:11 PM ET
So impressive. Thank you Chip! **
UTPr0sim • 06/15/25 04:24 PM ET
Updated fundraising through today
VTChip • 06/15/25 03:43 PM ET
So the goal for 2026 is $100,000?
RJHokie • 06/15/25 04:21 PM ET
See me post above! Should have posted right here but WTH. :-)**
laphroaig • 06/15/25 05:11 PM ET
All good!
RJHokie • 06/15/25 05:13 PM ET
I should have been a CPA, huh? :-)
laphroaig • 06/15/25 05:16 PM ET
I’ve been called that (A-hole) at times during my career……
RJHokie • 06/15/25 05:20 PM ET
VT is very familiar with the term "certified"**
TomTurkey • 06/15/25 05:52 PM ET
True. And I've been told to do things physically impossible.😉**
saret • 06/15/25 05:39 PM ET
I want to publicly thank you and your wife
VTChip • 06/15/25 08:34 PM ET
Think I should edit/update my post below? Make it 35.2826 donors?**
laphroaig • 06/15/25 04:15 PM ET
So I wonder if that Hokie Club guy has found 35.162 donors to give him
laphroaig • 06/15/25 03:29 PM ET
Mr. Chip said he's moved on. Good riddance!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 06/15/25 06:28 PM ET
The really troubling part of the story re: that former Hokie Club
saret • 06/16/25 03:48 PM ET
That's why I direct my $$ to individual sports!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 06/16/25 04:17 PM ET
Other than donating the required amt for seat premiums,
saret • 06/16/25 04:40 PM ET
Don't know how anybody could find 35.162 people in the first place. :-)**
laphroaig • 06/16/25 05:59 AM ET
Sometimes you have to do just that.
VTChip • 06/15/25 08:37 PM ET
The easiest answer for people not willing to do the WORK! Is always no!
PokieHokie • 06/16/25 01:11 PM ET
Ouch! Truth!!**
TomTurkey • 06/15/25 03:29 PM ET
You like that? Interesting way to look a situation ain't it! :-)**
laphroaig • 06/15/25 03:31 PM ET
Expose the lie! **
TomTurkey • 06/15/25 03:33 PM ET
1 billion candlepower. :-)**
laphroaig • 06/15/25 03:35 PM ET
In all seriousness
gelded turkey • 06/15/25 12:29 PM ET
Chip also adds the Ut Prosim TRUST factor**
VTCC 65 • 06/15/25 10:43 PM ET
Too institutionalized**
TomTurkey • 06/15/25 03:30 PM ET
Absolutely. The Hokie Club isn't a Community like TSL. Not even close.
laphroaig • 06/15/25 03:37 PM ET
When did the HC become so inept? I was a Hokie Rep until 2005, with Dave
Hokie-2x • 06/15/25 08:26 PM ET
Regional/local Hokie Clubs have essentially been neutered.
RJHokie • 06/15/25 08:33 PM ET
The Charlottesville HC, once headed by @RJHokie was an anomaly.
saret • 06/15/25 09:42 PM ET
Charlottesville Hokie Club was the inspiration for our TSL Community Nights
laphroaig • 06/16/25 06:18 AM ET
Weaver had many faults, but he would communicate.
Atlee Hokie • 06/16/25 12:34 AM ET
All Hall of Fame coaches do that! It is a prerequisite! :-)**
PokieHokie • 06/16/25 01:14 PM ET
Full circle Anti-Weaverism**
TomTurkey • 06/15/25 03:40 PM ET
Weaver/Whit cannot hold @Will Stewart jock strap for Community!**
laphroaig • 06/15/25 03:42 PM ET
OMG!!! And shun!!!!!!!!!!!! **
ancient alien 2018 • 06/15/25 06:30 PM ET
@Will Stewart has juked them out of their jock straps and onto
laphroaig • 06/16/25 06:22 AM ET
In my case, @VTChip has something invaluable. I TRUST him!**
saret • 06/15/25 02:54 PM ET
Awesome job!!!**
Hockeydad • 06/15/25 12:03 PM ET
That is incredible!
j9hokie • 06/15/25 10:51 AM ET
Thank you for all you do! And Q...
ONELLY • 06/15/25 09:08 AM ET
It's truly a personal preference
VTChip • 06/15/25 10:43 AM ET
I only give to softball through Chip, we’re in good hands.”**
Catbird132 • 06/15/25 02:51 PM ET
The TSL Community is REAL. What you do is a part of The TSL Community.** ◄
laphroaig • 06/15/25 02:47 PM ET
You nailed it with this answer Chip
gelded turkey • 06/15/25 12:12 PM ET
Well a HUGH thank you is in order as well...
VTChip • 06/15/25 08:57 PM ET
And some folks have experienced scenarios where the funds have
RJHokie • 06/15/25 11:50 AM ET
Very, very impressive. I am glad to be part of it!**
TECH337 • 06/15/25 09:02 AM ET
Truly amazing! Perhaps you should have a lifetime pass :) Seriously . . .
MidloHokie • 06/15/25 08:53 AM ET
Thanks for all you do Chip, much appreciated.""**
Catbird132 • 06/15/25 07:08 AM ET
UPDATE!!! Just got a Venmo for $200 for double & triple plays
VTChip • 06/14/25 08:20 PM ET
Thank you sir for all you do and keeping us posted.**
B Hokie • 06/14/25 08:00 PM ET
That's 1/3 of a million dollars. Before long we're going to be talking
Hokie-2x • 06/14/25 07:59 PM ET
You mean YOUR kind of money! I'm serious! :-)**
laphroaig • 06/15/25 05:51 AM ET
Incredible work, Mr. Chip!! If that HC clown is still on staff, he needs to
ancient alien 2018 • 06/14/25 07:32 PM ET
Believe it or not, he took a job at Ohio State 😳😳😳**
VTChip • 06/14/25 07:47 PM ET
Bowen? 🤔🙄🥴🤣**
TomTurkey • 06/15/25 10:47 AM ET
Yeah, my lovely spouse confronted him on it. He'll do just
saret • 06/14/25 10:02 PM ET
Just so you know
laphroaig • 06/15/25 05:52 AM ET
IPTAY of sorts**
TomTurkey • 06/14/25 06:50 PM ET
Funny you mention IPTAY. I first became aware of Clemson’s program in 1978
KiloZulu • 06/15/25 05:49 PM ET
You mean “”It’s Probation Time Again Y’all”?**
RJHokie • 06/15/25 05:51 PM ET
Well done Chip. 👏 👏 👏. It’s a heck of a lot less without you.
GBOHokie • 06/14/25 06:48 PM ET
Like Chip & Bonnie's bat is engraved - "Your Enthusiasm Is Contagious"
laphroaig • 06/15/25 05:56 AM ET
As I told our bridge inspectors
TomTurkey • 06/15/25 08:47 AM ET
You helped! And your participation is vey much appreciated! **
laphroaig • 06/16/25 06:24 AM ET
Wow, Chip! Just Wow!
saret • 06/14/25 06:47 PM ET
Wow, this is just awesome to see the support behind a non-revenue sport!
PokieHokie • 06/14/25 06:46 PM ET
Thanks for all your efforts Chip!
RJHokie • 06/14/25 06:44 PM ET
Well, it's certainly a team effort
VTChip • 06/14/25 06:46 PM ET
Every team needs OHL
laphroaig • 06/15/25 02:44 PM ET