August 2010
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July 2010
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Hokie Happy Hour - July 15 in Roanoke
July 15
Hokie Happy Hour
Thursday, July 14, 2010 Cornerstone Bar & Grill, on the market in downtown Roanoke 5-7 p.m.
All Hokies, Hokie fans, and friends are invited to come down to cornerstone bar and grill on the Roanoke Market to share some cold drinks, good food and fellowship. There is no cover charge. Drink specials will be available and refreshments will be provided courtesy of...
May 2010
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MAY BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the May board meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the Towers Starbucks at 6:30 pm.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
The service event is STILL ON for this Saturday, May 8, from 12-3 at the Cave Spring Post Office.
April 2010
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Updates on Upcoming Events
TONIGHT! April 29 (Thursday), 7 p.m.- An Evening with Dr. Cynda Johnson, the president and dean of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
7 p.m. - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 1906 Belleview Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24014 6th Floor Conference Room
TOMORROW! April 30, all day - Deadline for submitting scholarship applications for incoming freshmen from the Roanoke Valley. See the home...
An Evening with Dr. Cynda Johnson - April 29, 2010
TOMORROW!
April 29 (Thursday), 7 p.m.- An Evening with Dr. Cynda Johnson, the president and dean of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
7 p.m. - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 1906 Belleview Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24014 6th Floor Conference Room
We hope to see you there! Coffee and dessert will be provided.
Upcoming Events
We have several events coming up that I want to share with you. You can also access more information about these events on our Events page!
April 29 (Thursday), 7 p.m.- An Evening with Dr. Cynda Johnson, the president and dean of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
7 p.m. - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 1906 Belleview Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24014 6th Floor Conference Room
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April Board Meeting
Just a friendly reminder that it is the first Wednesday of April. That means we have a board meeting tonight at Starbuck’s at Towers at 6:30 pm. See you all there!
March 2010
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VTAA Board Meeting - March 3
The next meeting of the Roanoke Valley VTAA will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the Starbucks at Towers. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm and will be held in the upstairs room.
Please join us!
February 2010
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January 2010
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January Board Meeting
Our next board meeting will be tomorrow, January 6, 2010, at 6:30pm. We will switch locations this time to Atwood’s home. Please contact one of our officers if you are interested in attending this meeting for complete address details.
See you tomorrow!
December 2009
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December Board Meeting
I’m a little late posting the meeting date, but our next board meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 6:30 pm at the Starbucks at Towers.
See you there!
October 2009
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Regular Board Meeting Time/Place Set
We have reserved a regular time and place for all of our future Roanoke Hokies Board Meetings.
Please join us the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at the Starbucks at Towers. The upstairs room has been reserved from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Grab a coffee and meet us up there or mingle downstairs while we wait for everyone to join us.
The next board meeting will be Wednesday, October 7 at...
September 2009
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Game Watching Party
Join us on Saturday, October 17 at Montano’s in Roanoke to watch the Hokies take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets! Game time is 6 p.m., so we’ll be there at 5:30.
Starts at 5:30 p.m. at Montano’s (Kickoff is at 6 p.m.) Dinner is $25/person (pay at the door). Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. Need more information? Call Chapter President Matt Spencer at (540)...
Chapter Officers Forum
Would you like to take part in the Chapter Officers Forum this year? The event is being held Friday and Saturday September 18 & 19, 2009, at the Holtzman Alumni Center at Virginia Tech.
Registration is free and open to anyone who would like to attend.
To register, go here and click on “Register” to the right. A tentative schedule is also available at the link. You do not have...
August 2009
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Semtner & Semtner DDS - Bronze Sponsor
Our thanks go out to Semtner & Semtner DDS for being a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Semtner & Semtner DSS provide dentistry in the Roanoke Valley. They are located at:
4370 Starkey Road Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 989-0112.
Join us this Friday, August 7, 2009, at Hanging Rock Golf Club in Salem for food, fun, and golf! Support our rising Hokie scholarship fund!
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Catawba Capital Management - Bronze Sponsor
Our thanks go out to Catawba Capital Management for being a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Catawba Capital Management is an investment counseling firm headquartered in western Virginia with over $700 million in assets under management. The firm specializes in fully discretionary investment management.
Catawba Capital Management is located at 10 S Jefferson Street, Suite...
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Lanford Brothers Co. - Gold Sponsor
Our thanks go out to Lanford Brothers Co. for being a Gold Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Lanford Brothers is a specialty contractor providing turn key service in the Mid-Atlantic region for over 40 years. They have built a solid reputation for reliability and workmanship. Bridge repairs, asphalt and concrete milling, guardrail, highway signs, and latex overlays are some of...
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The Homestead - Gold Sponsor
Our thanks go out to The Homestead for being a Gold Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
A cherished destination for generations of travelers, one Virginia luxury resort invites its guests to rediscover life’s many grand and timeless pleasures in a setting steeped in history and Southern hospitality. Welcome to The Homestead, one of the world’s finest golf and spa...
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Jarrett Electric Company Inc. - Gold Sponsor
Our thanks go out to Jarrett Electric Company Inc. for being a Gold Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Jarrett Electric is a family-owned business that has served western Virginia with distinction for more than 70 years. We’re proud to have worked with some of the region’s greatest organizations including Kroger, Virginia Tech, Radford University, WDBJ-7 and more. As specialists in...
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Fee-Only Financial Planning, L.C. - Gold Sponsor
Our thanks go out to James Pearman and Fee-Only Financial Planning, L.C. for being a Gold Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Fee-Only Financial Planning, L.C. provides coordinated, fee-only financial planning without product sales, commissions, or finders’ fees. Personal financial planning services include: investment planning, education planning, cash flow planning, tax planning...
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes from Lanford...
Our thanks go out to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes from Lanford Brothers for being a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Join us this Friday, August 7, 2009, at Hanging Rock Golf Club in Salem for food, fun, and golf! Support our rising Hokie scholarship fund!
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Spencer Technology Solutions - Bronze Sponsor
Our thanks go out to Spencer Technology Solutions for being a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Join us this Friday, August 7, 2009, at Hanging Rock Golf Club in Salem for food, fun, and golf! Support our rising Hokie scholarship fund!
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Business Bullpen - Bronze Sponsor
Our thanks go out to Business Bullpen for being a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Business Bullpen is an application development, web design, and online marketing firm.
Application Development
Business Bullpen develops applications for the web and desktop. Augment your staff with our team, or let us build your concept on time, on scope, and on budget. We work on all sorts of...
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Gobbler Gear - Bronze Sponsor
Our thanks go out to Gobbler Gear for being a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s golf tournament!
Gobbler Gear is a family owned and operated business that originated January 2007. We are dedicated “HOKIE” Fans and have been so for many years. This is not just a business, it is a passion for the University that we at Gobbler Gear hold dear to our hearts.
All involved with Gobbler Gear...
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Win Golf Packages, A Hokie Chair and Much More!
The Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association is getting ready to host its annual golf tournament at Hanging Rock in Salem this Friday, Aug. 7. The money raised at this tournament helps support our scholarship fund.
You don’t have to play golf to support this wonderful cause! We have a ton of great prizes to raffle off and you do not need to be present to win! Tickets...
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Win a Golf Package from The Homestead!
Many thanks to The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA. The Homestead has donated three golf packages, valued at $900 each for our raffle and silent aucation at our golf tourney this Friday, August 7, 2009.
Two packages will be raffled in our Super Raffle and one will be auctioned. For your chance to win a great golfing experience, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about The...
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Thanks, McAlister's Deli!
Thanks to McAlister’s Deli at Towers in Roanoke for donating lunch gift cards for raffle at our golf tourney this Friday, August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about McAlister’s:
People today crave fresh tastes, quick service and a welcoming friendly atmosphere where they can relax for hours...
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Thanks, Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill!
Many thanks to Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill in Blacksburg, VA, for donating a t-shirt voucher and a growler for raffle at our golf tourney on August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill:
Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill is a brewpub with both an upscale...
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Thanks, Bud Foster's Restaurant!
Many thanks to Bud Foster’s Restaurant for donating four $10 gift certificates for raffle at our golf tourney on August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Bud Foster’s Restaurant:
Bud Foster’s Restaurant is a locally owned and operated business in the Collegiate Square Center. After being...
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Thanks, Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery!
Many thanks to Hollywood’s Restaurant & Bakery for donating four $20 gift certificates for raffle at our golf tourney on August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Hollywood’s:
Hollywood’s is a local restaurant & bakery owned and operated by Mark & Chris Henderson. For something...
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Thanks, Renaissance Lighting & Metal Furnishings!
Many thanks to Renaissance Lighting & Metal Furnishings! They have donated a metal indoor/outdoor Virginia Tech Chair similar to this one for raffle at our golf tournament this Friday, August 7, 2009! This prize is valued at $200!
For your chance to win this chair or any of our other great prizes, contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Renaissance:
With a manufacturing facility...
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Thanks, Maison Beliveau Bed & Breakfast!
Many thanks to Maison Beliveau Bed & Breakfast in Blacksburg, VA, for donating a La Soie Lavender Gift Set to be raffled at our golf tourney this Friday, August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Maison Beliveau:
Treat yourself to a stay at Maison Beliveau - a premium Bed and Breakfast accommodation....
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Thanks, Botetourt Country Club!
Many thanks to Botetourt Country Club for donating greens fee passes to be raffled at our golf tournament this Friday, August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Botetourt Country Club:
Botetourt Country Club is located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley, with gorgeous views of the Allegheny and Blue Ridge...
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Thanks, Waterfront Country Club!
Many thanks to the Waterfront Country Club in Moneta, VA, for donating greens fee passes for a foursome. We will be rafflign this at our golf tournament this Friday, August, 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Waterfront Country Club:
The Waterfront is a development of Willard Construction of Roanoke...
Westlake Did It Again!
Many thanks to Westlake Golf & Country Club in Hardy, VA, for donating 4 greens fees (this is in addition to the 4 they had previously donated). We will be raffling this at our golf tournament on August 7, 2009. See you there!
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Westlake Golf & Country Club:
Located...
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Thanks, Grandin Theatre!
Many thanks to the Grandin Theatre in Roanoke, VA, for donating two guest passes for raffle at our golf tournament this Friday, August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
Check out the Grandin Theatre’s home on the web for their current movie schedule, pricing information, and volunteer opportunities!
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Win a Fathead!
Many thanks to Fathead for donating a Virginia Tech Football Helmet Fathead for raffle at our golf tourney this Friday, August 7, 2009. Valued at $90, the Fathead measures 4’9”W x 4’3”H.
If you’d like a chance to win this prize, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
Fathead changes everything.
Fathead is passion. Your passion expressed as a life-size,...
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Thanks, Campus Emporium!
Thanks to the Campus Emporium in Blacksburg for donating a $50 gift card! We will be raffling this at our golf tournament this Friday, August 7, 2009!
If you’re playing in this year’s tournament, you will automatically receive a coupon good for $5 off any purchase of $25 or more at Campus Emporium!
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or...
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Thanks, Salem Red Sox!
Many thanks to the Salem Red Sox. The organization has donated two bobblehead dolls and two gift certificates for four reserved seats to any of the remaining regular season home games. If you would like a chance to win this prize, contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier for more information.
Check out the home of the Salem Red Sox on the web.
For more information about registering for or...
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Thanks, Lee Hi Lanes
Many thanks to Lee Hi Lanes Bowling Center in Salem, VA. They have donated 33 free games to be raffled at the golf tournament this Friday!
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
Lee Hi Lanes has whatever you need to satisfy your bowling needs:
40 lanes of automatic scoring
Food and beverages at Strikers Cafe
League Bowling
...
July 2009
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Win a Virginia Tech Hokies Football Jersey
Golfers participating in our annual golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 7, will have an opportunity to win a replica Virginia Tech Hokies football jersey courtesy of HokieJerseys.com.
Ginger Meier, the treasurer of the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, models the jersey that will be given away at the golf tournament which will be played at Hanging Rock Golf Club in...
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Thanks, Westlake Golf & Country Club
Many thanks to Westlake Golf & Country Club in Hardy, VA, for donating 4 greens fees. We will be raffling this at our golf tournament on August 7, 2009. See you there!
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about Westlake Golf & Country Club:
Located just a short distance from Roanoke and Lynchburg at beautiful...
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Thanks, Blacksburg Country Club!
Many thanks to Blacksburg Country Club! They have donated 4 greens fees with a cart (a $184 value). We will be raffling/auctioning this at our golf tournament on August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier. See you August 7th!
A bit about Blacksburg Country Club:
Welcome to Your “Club in the...
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Thanks, Blue Hills Golf Club!
Our thanks go out to Blue Hills Golf Club in Roanoke! They have donated one round of golf for four players (a $104 value). We will be raffling/auctioning this at our golf tournament on August 7, 2009.
To play, sponsor, or donate items to be raffled or auctioned, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier. See you August 7th!
Blue Hills Golf Club is located in Roanoke, VA, featuring 18 holes...
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Thanks, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center!
Many thanks to Hotel Roanoke for donating a one night stay with breakfast for two in The Regency Room for raffle or auction at our golf tournament in August!
Would you like to take part in our golf tournament on August 7, 2009? If so, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available!
Here is a little bit about the historic Hotel Roanoke:
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Thanks, Draper Valley Golf Club!
Many thanks to Draper Valley Golf Club for donating four green fee passes for raffle at our golf tournament on August 7th, 2009!
For more information about sponsorship or donation opportunities, please contact Matt Spencer or Ginger Meier.
A bit about the history of Draper Valley Golf Club:
Draper Valley Golf Club is situated on land deeply rooted in primitive and early Virginia history....
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Thanks, Gobbler Gear!
A big thanks to Gobbler Gear as they have agreed to be one of our 18 hole sponsors at this year’s tournament. See you on Aug. 7! For more information about sponsorship or donation opportunities, please contact Matt Spencer at mspencer@spencertechsolutions.com, or Ginger Meier at gmeier@vt.edu. A little bit about Gobbler Gear: Gobbler Gear is Your HOMETOWN Hokie Headquarters! Gobbler Gear is a...
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Thanks, Ashley Plantation!
Many thanks to Ashley Plantation in Daleville, VA as they have donated four greens fees passes for raffle at this year’s tournament. See you on Aug. 7! For more information about sponsorship or donation opportunities, please contact Matt Spencer at mspencer@spencertechsolutions.com, or Ginger Meier at gmeier@vt.edu. A little bit about Ashley Plantation: Ashley Plantation – Where Golf is a Way of...
June 2009
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The New RoanokeHokies.com Web Site!
We are happy to announce the launch of the new Roanoke Valley Chapter Web site - www.roanokehokies.com! The basics are up, but we are working to update existing content and add more information. If there’s something you would like to see added to the site, please let us know by sending us an e-mail.