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VTHokie2000
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True and that arrangement could still continue. From a tracking standpoint

for management purpose, lap's work may be placed under Chip's side instead of BW. Particularly if VT decides to use lap's work for a specific goal or project. However, that doesn't mean Chip would be taking on any admin or management responsibility. I was more or less using Chip as the de facto name for the part where all the small projects are placed under and BW as the de facto name for the part that all the larger projects are placed under. Someone on VT's payroll would still ultimately be responsible for managing the Small Project Division (SPD) to ensure the various individuals are not unknowingly stepping on each others toes or working on the same specific goal(s). If Chip happens to be the biggest player within the SPD, then VT could use him as the foundation which should allow VT to use lap's project and any other projects that people want to pursue to help fill in the gaps. If done right, the coordination with the Athletic Department should allow Chip, lap, and anyone else the opportunity to provide the most bang for their buck without the risk of spreading themselves too thin (aka trying to tackle too many goals at one time) or people working on the same project/goal. Basically it should be a way for VT to expand its oversight of resource allocation towards fundraising without having to expand its payroll. For the people who volunteer their time towards this new structure, they can focus their efforts on specific because they know VT is now organized enough to ensure other volunteers are tackling the other areas.
Posted: 07/29/2026 at 02:55 PM ET
(In response to this post by TomTurkey)

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Some encouraging words about SB from new VT AD Brian White
VTChip 07/28/26 08:01 AM ET
He Should Speak With Chip
vtchem75 07/29/26 10:02 AM ET
Speaking with Chip......
2hhoop3 07/29/26 10:18 AM ET
🍻 Neither Pete nor Chip are reticent to speak their minds in their lanes.
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:14 PM ET
Even though Chip's ego may not require the meeting, logistically it may
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 11:35 AM ET
BW might be wise to work WITH Chip, even to the point of leaving him alone
laphroaig 07/29/26 12:08 PM ET
If it ain't broke. don't break it!!**
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:01 PM ET
Exactly. Plus there is room to BASF it (hopefully people remember the TV
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 01:33 PM ET
The "magic" could very well be that BW and Chip are tackling different
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 12:28 PM ET
Precisely what I meant**
laphroaig 07/29/26 05:25 PM ET
And lap"s bat project promotes pride and recognition.
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:07 PM ET
Exactly. I just picked equipment because it was the first "small project"
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 01:31 PM ET
I believe Chip and lap work together separately very well**
TomTurkey 07/29/26 02:13 PM ET
True and that arrangement could still continue. From a tracking standpoint
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 02:55 PM ET
Bureaucracy *shudder*
TomTurkey 07/29/26 04:24 PM ET
I get your reservations about oversight especially since the VTAD/VTAF
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 05:27 PM ET
You guys are giving me way too much credit. The money raised from bats is
laphroaig 07/29/26 05:39 PM ET
You are doing something and that is what is important here because your
VTHokie2000 07/29/26 09:52 PM ET
Thank You. It's an Ut Prosim project. **
laphroaig 07/30/26 03:10 AM ET
I think Brian will make a real commitment to softball
HokieJeff1 07/28/26 11:00 PM ET
Here the video segment on softball**
VTChip 07/28/26 03:05 PM ET
Sounds encouraging. If he believes we have a big time softball program,
HokieAvalanche 07/28/26 10:36 AM ET
So he didn't use a [$100K] fence as an excuse 🙄**
TomTurkey 07/28/26 09:16 AM ET
Who needs a fence when a dome is a possibility! :-)**
laphroaig 07/28/26 11:01 AM ET
A yurt would've been out of budget for Whit **
fsghokie 07/28/26 04:39 PM ET
With a h-u-g-e bat at the entrance**
TomTurkey 07/28/26 01:35 PM ET
Yup. We'll call it The Hokie Slugger.**
laphroaig 07/28/26 09:25 PM ET
Welcome to BOOM stadium!**
TomTurkey 07/29/26 01:17 PM ET