The 2009-2010 Officers for the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association are Chris Vidler ‘07, President; Clota Gerhardt ‘69, Treasurer; Jean Garrett ‘76, Recording Secretary; and Michael Eck ‘98, Corresponding Secretary.

Congratulations on your election and THANK YOU for your unselfish service to your local Virginia Tech alumni chapter!

If you are a Virginia Tech alumnus who lives in the Richmond, VA area and would like to volunteer with the Richmond Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, please contact us at volunteer@richmondhokies.org or call (804)257-0788 and leave us a message.

Remember your alma mater’s motto: Ut Prosim!

Posted on July 1st, 2009 by admin
Tags: News, Volunteer

Our next monthly alumni meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21 starting at 6:30pm.
All Richmond area alumni are invited and encouraged to attend these alumni meetings as they are announced on this site, through e-mail alerts, and on the chapter’s 24-hour Hotline at (804)257-0788. We meet at the Virginia Tech Richmond Center located at 2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 300 on the 3rd floor — JUST FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO OUR MEETING ROOM. These meetings are always held at this location unless otherwise noted. Please call (804)662-7288 or 257-0788, or e-mail info@richmondhokies.org for directions. Your presence and involvement matters, so we hope to see you there! REMEMBER: UT PROSIM!

Posted on June 30th, 2009 by admin
Tags: Meetings, News, Volunteer

Our “HOKIES HELPING HOKIES” CAREER NETWORKING MEETING is growing every month, and THANKS to all who have attended!!!  Our next session will be Wednesday, July 22th.  Networking begins at 7:15 A.M., the meeting will be from 7:45 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.  Our next meeting location has not been determined. The location will be posted as soon as we find one.

This is a business and career networking meeting for Richmond area Virginia Tech alumni who are interested in engaging other Hokies for business and employment opportunities.  There is a $5.00 charge to attend. Bring your business cards, lists of job openings, and resumes!  If you are planning on attending, please register by e-mailing networking@richmondhokies.org.  The meeting attire is business casual….

Posted on June 29th, 2009 by admin
Tags: Events, Meetings, News

JOIN US FOR OUR ***HOKIE HUMP DAY HAPPY HOURS*** HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH…Our next Hokie Hump Day Happy Hour will be Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30 - 7:00pm at Blackfinn Restaurant & Saloon located at 1001 Haxall Point. Come enjoy drink specials and FREE hors d’ouevres with your fellow Richmond area Hokies!!! FREE PARKING ALSO AVAILABLE!!!

Posted on June 27th, 2009 by admin
Tags: Events, News

The 2009 Central Virginia Wine Festival was once again a HUGE success!!!

Thank you to all who attended (despite the heat) as well as to our 14 wonderful Virginia wineries, awesome specialty-item and food vendors, our FANTASTIC crew of event day volunteers AND the planning committee, Barnett’s Hallmark Gold Crown and Private Stock Cigar & Wine Co. stores!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR “BEST WINE COMPETITION” WINNERS:
White Wine Category: Lake Anna Winery - 2008 Seyval Blanc
Red Wine Category: Lake Anna Winery - Énigme
Dessert Wine Category: Cooper Vineyards - Noche

Check back soon for picture AND video highlights from the festival…

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSORS:

…to our Event Co-Sponsors:

Association for Facilities Engineering, Benjamin Franklin Printing Co., CHILL Water, Graphics Gallery, Paramount Builders, Inc., MGMiller Valuations, Minutemen Press of Midlothian, Month2Month Auto Insurance, Sprint Signs, Worth Higgins & Associates, Verizon FiOS, and Virginia Lottery

…and to the Bands:

Posted on April 30th, 2009 by admin
Tags: Events, News, wine festival

The 2009 Hokies vs. ‘Hoos Annual “Food Fight” has ended…
The good new is we had very successful results of food and money donated to the Central Virginia Food Bank…

The bad news is the final score:
HOKIES = 21,547 points — ‘HOOS = 22,951 points
(That’s right, we LOST to the ‘Hoos …but barely!)

Support your Hokies during every Hokies vs. ‘Hoos challenge – Beat UVA!!!  But most of all, help those in need (Remember: Ut Prosim)!!!

For more information about the Hokies vs. ‘Hoos challenge or to sign up as a volunteer for any of the Hokies vs. ‘Hoos community service projects, visit www.hokiesvshoos.com and click on the button of the current challenge (or any of the buttons for more information about that particular challenge).  After you sign up, we will e-mail you all the information you need.

Thanks for YOUR support and a BIG Hokie THANK YOU to MeadWestvaco for their sponsorship of the Habitat for Humanity project!!!

Every volunteer and donation counts, so show your Hokie support!  Don’t forget to wear your school colors with pride!!! Go to www.hokiesvshoos.com for more information. For more information about the Hokies vs. ‘Hoos Challenge, you may also e-mail Jennifer Jones.

Posted on February 16th, 2009 by admin
Tags: Events, News, Volunteer

Join your fellow Hokies at any of 4 Richmond area Buffalo Wild Wings to watch Hokies football and men’s basketball games!!!

Football and Men’s Basketball games will be shown when available, so be sure to check this site for the schedule or call the official location nearest you for viewing information!!!

(Games will be subject to viewing availability throughout the season. Please call the location nearest you to confirm game showings. Some Virginia Tech games will be shown upon the conclusion of prior televised games.)

Tell ALL your fellow Hokies (alumni, family, and friends) to meet you there!!!

There’s an official Buffalo Wild Wings game watching location conveniently near you:
1) Downtown - 1501 E. Cary Street (804)648-8900
2) West End - 7801 W. Broad Street (804)672-8732
3) Glen Allen - 1090 Virginia Center Parkway (804)553-9998
4) Midlothian - 12056 Southshore Pointe Drive (804)739-9266

MOST IMPORTANTLY…
Be sure to drop your sales receipt in the special Hokie collection box at each store location on game day and Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of the sales to our academic scholarship fund for Richmond area Virginia Tech students!

These 4 Buffalo Wild Wings around Richmond are official game watching locations of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association - Richmond Chapter!!! We thank Buffalo Wild Wings for their hospitality and support of Virginia Tech, its alumni, and its students for the THIRD YEAR!!!

Posted on December 16th, 2008 by admin
Tags: Events, News

Enter our raffle to win a 7 night stay at a beachfront condo in Cozumel, Mexico!!! A maximum 500 raffle tickets will be sold at $5.00 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds from this raffle will go to scholarships and programs for Richmond area Virginia Tech students.

Certain restrictions apply: 1) Raffle is good for 7 nights stay from July 1 - November 22, 2008. 2) Airfare is not included. 3) Must be 30 or older to win. 4) No children under 12 years old or pets. 5) Maximum occupancy is 6 people. 6) This is a non-smoking facility.

Purchase your ticket(s) online:
Purchase 1 Ticket for $5
Purchase 5 Tickets for $20

For more information about how you can enter this raffle, please send an e-mail to info@richmondhokies.org or call (804)257-0788.

For more information about the condo, you can visit http://www.nahha602.com

Special thanks to fellow Hokie Mark Lindsey, Class of 1982 for his generous donation!!!

Posted on September 21st, 2008 by admin
Tags: News

Monetary donations for local funds are needed for Richmond area scholarships, student programs, and events to bring Virginia Tech students, families, and alumni together! Donations provide us the opportunity to lower the cost of our events which especially help our young alumni.

Contributions can be made payable and sent to:
Richmond Chapter - VTAA
P.O. Box 25066
Richmond, VA 23260-5066

Or click HERE to make a donation.

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!!! REMEMBER: UT PROSIM!!!

For additional information about donating to the chapter, please e-mail info@richmondhokies.org or call (804)257-0788 and press 2 to leave a message.

Posted on September 14th, 2008 by admin
Tags: News

Are you interested in volunteering with us?

We are looking for fellow Hokies to volunteer with the events we sponsor and host throughout the year. We also want your input and ideas for new and current events and programs.

All Richmond area Virginia Tech alumni are encouraged to volunteer with at least 1 event per year.

Please E-mail volunteer@richmondhokies.org or call (804)257-0788 to get involved. Your presence and involvement matters…and remember: Ut Prosim!!!

Posted on September 14th, 2007 by admin
Tags: News, Volunteer