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VTHokie2000
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You are doing something and that is what is important here because your

impact is felt in places that money may not be able to reach. Money is important, but you help create memories which may be more valuable because they last a lifetime. If more people knew about your project, then they would see that a project doesn't need to raise a lot of money in order to be successful. Plus with VT's help and access to their resources, more people could become aware of your project. If more people are aware of it, then they may want to financially support it which would allow more memories to be made. My point is that VT is oozing so much potential when it comes to fundraising. It just needs the right person at the helm that can harness it in a way so VT fundraising reaches its full potential. VT can't reach that goal on its own which means people like you and Chip will be the foundation the future is built on.
Posted: 07/29/2026 at 09:52 PM ET
(In response to this post by laphroaig)

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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