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VTChip
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VTChip
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I just finished organizing the last SB fundraising checks for the year

Checks were still trickling in this past week, but I'm thinking we have them all now. I'll take them to Coach Pete and Mr. Bill this week. Thanks to the generosity of the folks on TSL, we've raised a total of $45,294 this year through our stats pledges and the attendance fundraising drive. Combined with the $42,650 we raised through the softball auction, that totals $87,944 for the softball program this year. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! Out of curiosity, I went back and looked at the dollars that we've raised since we started this back in 2021. The total raised is $351,620. It's ironic that when I met with a Hokie Club rep back in 2021 to ask for help, he told me that "his priority was those people who could give $10,000 or more. I don't think we've done a bad job with "regular" folks. Thanks again for your generosity.
Posted: 06/14/2025 at 06:33 PM ET

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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