First State Chapter - Virginia Tech Alumni Association

Virginia Tech Alumni Association
First State Chapter

May 27, 2013 edition

Our chapter meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM at the Artisan's Bank Building, Centerville Road and Lancaster Avenue.

We encourage everyone to take an active part in our chapter and events.

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We have a great schedule of 2013 events for our Alumni,students and parents. Join fellow Hokies to see old friends and make new connections.

Events

Virginia Tech Rugby in the Collegiate Rugby Championships at PPL Park May31st - June 2nd 2013
Coach Andy Richards sent us the following information:
"We qualified this past fall by beating rivals UVA in the final of the Atlantic Coast Rugby Sevens at Virginia Beach. The CRC is in its fourth year and is broadcast live on NBC and NBC Sports Channel.

The team will be arriving in Philadelphia on Tuesday 28th May. We will be there all week before we play our first game on Friday 31st. We are hoping to bring a large following of friends, family and alumni to the event but we could really use some support from Delaware Hokies as well. We will be playing against some of the best collegiate teams in the country.

We would really appreciate your help in boosting our team ticket sales within your alumni association and by placing the event on your calendar of events. We have a specific link where Hokie fans, alumni, family & friends can purchase a 2-day ticket for $35 ($10 less than normal price).

Virginia Tech at the College Rugby Championships

While we are in Philadelphia we plan on holding an event on the Saturday evening in the Sheraton Hotel where the team will be staying. It is a great honor for us to be in the Collegiate Rugby Championship and to representing Virginia Tech in Philadelphia."

sode Delaware Special Olympics – June 7th and 8th
Still time to volunteer! Go to www.Sode.org to volunteer

Once again the Hokies will join the DuPont team to run the track and field games. Our own Burnie Williams has become the well recognized voice announcing all the track and field events. The games are held all day Friday, June 7th and Saturday morning June 8th. We need volunteers both days. If you have never participated, it is very rewarding and a lot of fun. If you would like to participate, let Burnie (burnievt@yahoo.com) know (he keeps track of Hokies who volunteer so we are assigned together) and pre register by June 1st on the Special Olympics website at: www.SODE.org. Please indicate you are part of the DuPont group. Use the password "sgames"

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park - Sat. June 29 - 11am-6pm

Bring the family and meet fellow Hokies at the Rockwood ice cream festival. http://rockwoodicecream.com

Wine and Jazz at Va La Winery July 19

Local Hokies will gather at the Va La Winery at 5:30 for wine and pizza.

picnic Annual Student / Alumni Picnic – Saturday, August 3rd from 3 to 7:00

The First State Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association welcomes all students, incoming freshman, alumni, family, and friends to a freshmen send-off picnic. We will gather at the Banning Pavilion for an afternoon of food, fun, socializing and some game playing.
We will be raffling off a $200 gift card to the University Bookstore for students only.
Cost: $7 per non-student over 12. The chapter provides burgers, dogs, chips and soft drinks.
We ask you to bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share.
RSVP deadline is July 26th to Margo Reign or if you have questions. margoreign@comcast.net or 302-545-5441

Tubing on the Brandywine Saturday, August 17th
Enjoy floating down the Brandywine with your family and Hokie friends. We will meet at Wilderness Canoe Trips at noon; be in the river at 1; and picked up at 4:30. Cost is $17 per person; though the price drops as we add more folks. We are welcome to bring a cooler with food and drinks. RSVP necessary to Meghan Gloyd, meghan.gloyd@gmail.com,410 708 4024.

Are you ready for Hokies Football 2013?
We will be having 3 football watching parties at C R Houligan's in Trolley Square this Fall.

9/14 noon ECU
10/12 Time TBA Pitt
11/30 Time TBA UVA
Check back for details.

11/8 Hokie Happy hour 5 - 7:00 at Kildare’s in Newark

Links

Virginia Tech - www.vt.edu

Virginia Tech Alumni Association - www.alumni.vt.edu

Hokie Sports - HokieSports.com

Admissions Office at Virginia Tech - www.vt.edu/admissions/

Mission

The basic purposes of the First State Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association are as follows:

To provide an important communications link between alumni and the university;

To promote the image and reputation of Virginia Tech within the community;

To promote strong positive relationships among alumni, students, parents and others within the community;

To support the activities of Virginia Tech and work toward the realization of the university's educational goals;

To provide the university with a strong core of alumni volunteers who serve as an important marketing arm of the university; and

To promote the alumni pride and spirit of Virginia Tech

The The First State Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association is part of an international network of Virginia Tech alumni and friends. For more information on Hokies in your area, visit the Alumni Association Site at www.alumni.vt.edu

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