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Community Service Event, Marra Farm, Sat April 28th, 10am-2pm

Calling All Seattle Hokies! Join us Saturday, April 28th for a Hokie Nation Serves Community Service event! We'll be heading to Marra Farm from 10am-2pm to help move soil, plant food, harvest, etc. All food grown at Marra Farm goes to local schools and food banks. This volunteer opportunity is all-ages, so pack up the kids and come join us to show your Hokie pride as we give back to our local community. Rain or Shine you'll be sure to have fun and get dirty! Details are as follows:

What: Hokie Nation Serves Community Service
Where: Marra Farm, 9026 4th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98108
When: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 10am-2pm
Who: All Hokies, all-ages!
Wear: ORANGE & MAROON!

If you plan to attend please RSVP by emailing HokiesInSeattle@gmail.com so we have an idea of attendance. (You can also RSVP on our Facebook event page)

More information on Marra Farm is below... Marra Farm is a model urban community farm engaging people in sustainable agriculture and education while enhancing local food security. Tucked into the South Park neighborhood of Seattle, it has 4 acres of historic preserved farmland. http://www.solid-ground.org/programs/nutrition/marra/Pages/default.aspx

They give their bounty to the neighborhood, to the local school and food banks. It is part of the Lettuce Link program (http://www.solid-ground.org/Programs/Nutrition/Lettuce/Pages/default.aspx). Tasks can include, planting, weeding, picking food, etc. It is a 4 hour shift from 10-2pm.

MORE HOKIE NEWS & EVENTS:

Hokie Happy Hour to honor the victims of the tragedy that struck VT on April 16, 2007. Join us at the People's Pub on Monday, April 16 2012, from 5-8pm.
Congratulations to Brett Hudner, the winner of the 2012 Seattle Hokie March Madness Pool. We raise $80 for our scholarship fund. Thanks to everyone who participated.

NEW Seattle Hokie T-Shirts! ORDER NOW for the Holidays

We are proud to unveil our NEW Seattle Hokies T-Shirts! Thank you and congratulations to Magdalyn Duffie who won the design contest. Magdalyn Duffie is a Hokie residing in Charleston, SC. Her Seattle friend Tim Martino suggested she work up something for the contest, and she's thrilled that her design was chosen. Her engineering education at VT has helped her to open her own graphic design firm, Design Mayjah. You can see her work at designmayjah.com and thekeyplay.com!. (Scroll-Down for more info and how to buy!)

All proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will go directly to our scholarship fund which is given to a deserving student from the state of WA who is attending Virginia Tech.

Pre-Ordered Shirt by Nov 27th will arrive in Seattle by Dec 15th and be ready for pick-up any day after. If you are pre-ordering online we will do our best to get the shirts shipped out ASAP, however likely, unfortunately we can not guarantee delivery prior to Dec 25th. The best way to receive your shirts prior to the holidays is to pick it up in person.

How to Order Now:
Click on the "Add To Cart" button on the right and purchase shirts via PayPal. They can be shipped directly to you, or you can arrange to pick them up after Dec 15th.
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Come to an area Alumni event (basketball/football at Buckley's, etc) and pre-order with a chapter rep (we'll have order forms). We can only accept cash/check in person, sorry no credit cards. Your t-shirts can be shipped to you or picked up after Dec 15th.

A few details & FAQ:

Shirts are printed on American Apparel Jersey T-Shirts in both regular Men's (unisex) and Women's cuts. Sizes run small so it is highly suggested that you order one-size larger than what you normally wear.
Pricing is $20 each, and $22 each for special sizes (2XL, 3XL) (Please email HokiesInSeattle@gmail.com to Nov 27th if you'd like to order 3XL)
Picking-Up your t-shirt in Seattle/Bellevue or at an area Alumni event is FREE.
Domestic Shipping is based on current USPS Priority Flat-Rates (1 Shirts - $5.20, 2-4 Shirts - $10.95, 5-9 Shirts - $14.95)

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MORE UPDATES!

Wednesday, Nov 23rd, 6pm. Join us at Buckley's in Belltown at the Self-Serve Tap Tables to watch Hokies Hoops

Saturday, Nov 26th, 12:30pm. Join us at Buckley's in Belltown to watch VT Football vs UVA. Winner goes to the ACCCG! Saturday Dec 3rd, 5pm. ACC Championship Game

Turkey Trot in Kirkland

Come out and join your fellow Hokies on Sunday, Nov 20th, as Hopelink (a local non-profit) will hold its annual Turkey Trot in Kirkland to raise money to help low-income families in East and North King County get through the challenging winter months.

Registration is just $25 when you sign up with the Seattle Hokies Team ($30 if you sign up individually) and includes a t-shirt! More details below...
What: Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run (specified during registration)
Where: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
Date: Sunday, Nov 20, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM (Registration, T-Shirt Pick-Up), 11:00AM (Run Begins), 11:05AM (Walk Begins)

Register Online Here----> Seattle Hokies Team (click the "Join Our Team" link) Registration ends Nov. 13th.

If you are not available to participate in the Run/Walk, but would like to make a donation you can do so by clicking on the "General Team Donation" link on the Seattle Hokies Team page.

*Turkey Trot proceeds help Hopelink provide emergency services for low-income families in our community during a time when they face added seasonal pressures - such as higher home heating costs and additional food needs.

**New this year is a separate fun run on the 5K (three-mile) course for those interested in a faster pace. Walkers can choose a more leisurely stroll along the same course, which runs from Marina Park to Carillon Point and back.

MORE UPDATES:
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to represent Virginia Tech at the National College Fair this coming weekend. We had more than enough people respond to the call.

October Football @ Buckley's in Belltown

Date	Opponent	Time (PST)
Sat. Oct 1, 2011	Clemson	3:00 PM PDT
Sat., Oct. 8, 2011	Miami	12:30 PM PDT
Sat., Oct. 15, 2011	@ Wake Forest	TBD
Sat., Oct. 22, 2011	Boston College	TBD
Sat., Oct. 29, 2011	@ Duke	TBD

(All games will be shown, even if only available via internet)

(Assume all games will be shown at The People's Pub in Ballard as well as Buckleys)

Seattle Hokies T-Shirt Design Contest!

Hello Hokies!! Thank you to everyone who purchased a Seattle Hokies t-shirt over the past year and helped us raise money for our scholarship fund. We sold our last t-shirt during the ECU game and are now on the hunt for a new design! Throughout the entire month of September bring your design ideas to Buckley's on game day, or email them to HokiesInSeattle@gmail.com. At the end of the month we'll pick a winning design and start taking orders. Seattle Hokie T-shirts will make great gifts for Holidays (*hint*hint).

Rules:

Specify your SOLID t-shirt color (Maroon, orange, grey, white)
Design should contain at max 2 colors (this keeps the cost of the shirts down)
Feel free to use official VT logos, we are allowed to print them since we are an "official" chapter of the Alumni Association
Make sure the graphic or words relate to the Seattle Area.
BE CREATIVE!

Let's get designing!!! The winner will get a free t-shirt (and maybe something else!). If you have any further questions feel free to email us at HokiesInSeattle@gmail.com

September Football @ Buckley's in Belltown

Hello Hokies! In an effort to not clog your inbox during football season we'll be sending out one email each month with all the game information for that month. Each game day we'll be gathered at Buckley's in Belltown to cheer on the Hokies. We'll be in the Private Dining Room (PDR) and children are always welcome. Keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter, and www.seattlehokies.com for kick-off time updates.

Below is the schedule for September:

Date	Opponent	Time (PST)
Sat., Sept 10, 2011	@ East Carolina (ECU)	12:30 PM PDT
Sat., Sept 17, 2011	Arkansas State	1:00 PM PDT
Sat., Sept 24, 2011	@ Marshall	12:30 PM PDT

(All games will be shown, even if only available via internet)

(Assume all games will be shown at The People's Pub in Ballard as well)

VT Football vs Appalachian State, Saturday 9/3, 9:30AM @ Buckley's in Belltown

Come join us this Saturday to cheer on your Virginia Tech Hokies as they take on Appalachian State in the first game of the 2011 football season! We'll be at Buckley's in Belltown, in the private dining room like always. If you're new to Buckley's just tell any Buckley's employee you're with "Virginia Tech" and they'll point you in the right direction. Hope to see you all there!

What: VT Football vs Appalachian State
Where: Buckley's in Belltown, 2331 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
When: Saturday, Sept 3rd, 9:30 AM

*Children ARE allowed in the private room at Buckley's and in the main restaurant.

The game will also be showing at The People's Pub in Ballard.

First Annual Koshka Foundation 5K Walk/Run in Remembrance

Please join the Virginia Tech Alumni Association & your local community for the First Annual Koshka Foundation 5K Walk/Run in Remembrance taking place on Saturday April 16, 2011, 2:00pm at Magnuson Park in Seattle.

In honor of the four year anniversary of the Virginia Tech school shooting, we will walk/run 3.2 miles to commemorate the 32 lives lost on April 16, 2007. Registration for the walk/run can be completed on Active.com through April 15; on-site registration and check-in will open at 1 p.m. on April 16. A moment of silence will coincide with a sendoff of 32 maroon and orange balloons at 2 p.m., which will officially start the race. This event is free to all participants. Donations will be accepted on-site.

All runner levels are welcomed and encouraged to join!

What: 1st Annual Koshka Foundation 5K Walk/Run in Remebrance
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time: On-site Registration starts at 1pm, Race begins at 2pm
Where: Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
How: Register online

For more information, contact fellow VT Alumna, Kristina Anderson, KAnderson@koshkafoundation.org

The Koshka Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit working towards improving school safety and creating student awareness. Inspired by the tragedy at Virginia Tech, our vision is a world that strongly believes in the power of education and youth as the greatest asset to the future.

CS@VT Alumni Mixer w/ Dept. Head Dr. Barbara Ryder

Hey Hokies!

This is a friendly reminder that t he head of Virginia Tech’s computer science department is visiting Seattle and is organizing a mixer for engineers in the software development field. Her goal is to socialize with alumni in an informal setting and give them a chance to learn the latest about Computer Science at Virginia Tech (CS@VT).

The event will take place on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, but the event is open to non-Microsoft employees. Food and drinks will be served.

RECONNECT with CS@VT
Who: Alumni and Friends of CS@VT
What: 40th Anniversary Celebration Mixer
When: March 10, 2011, 7pm-9pm
Where: Commons, Queen Anne Room (2015) at Microsoft, 15255 NE 40th St., Redmond, WA
Why: Learn about current state of CS department, faculty and students
Website: http://www.cs.vt.edu/alumni/reconnect

November Football Games

We’re now in the ACC stretch run, hoping to make our 4th appearance in the ACC championship game in 6 years. The Hokies have had pretty good success in November during our time in the ACC, so fingers are crossed that we follow the trend this year. See below for the remaining November game dates, times and donation item. We hope to see you at People’s Pub or Buckley’s in Belltown!

Date	Opponent	Time (PST)	Food item
11/15	North Carolina	12:30 PM	Pasta
11/22	Miami	12:30 PM	Rice
11/29	UVA	TBD	Canned Vegetables

As a reminder, we are holding a raffle at each football game to raise money for our scholarship fund. Raffle tickets are $1 each OR you can get one ticket for each item that you donate. We’ll also start selling our grand-prize raffle tickets this week for the UNC game, in addition to the weekly raffle. The grand prize is a Frank Beamer-signed football and the tickets are $5 each. As a reminder, weekly raffle winners will automatically be entered in the grand prize drawing.

Go Hokies!

October Football Games

Let's hope the Hokies continue to rebound from the rocky start to the season. See below for the October game dates, times and donation item. Our weekly raffles have helped us raise approximately $250 for the scholarship fund this year - let's keep it up! We hope to see you at People’s Pub or Buckley’s in Belltown for the October games.

Date	Opponent	Time (PST)	Food item
10/2	NC State	12:30 PM	Canned Soup
10/09	Central Michigan	9:30 AM	Cereal
10/16	Wake Forest*	12:30 PM	Baby wipes and formula
10/23	Duke	TBA	Diapers

* High value item (5 raffle tickets per donation)

For those who aren’t aware, we are holding a raffle at each football game to raise money for our scholarship fund. Raffle tickets are $1 each OR you can get one ticket for each item that you donate (high value items are worth 5 tickets). The weekly raffle winner will be entered into an end of year grand-prize drawing for a Frank Beamer autographed VT football. All monetary proceeds from the raffle will go to the scholarship fund, and all donated items will go to Northwest Harvest, a Seattle-based hunger relief agency.

Scholarship Committee Forming

We’re preparing to award our second chapter scholarship! Be part of the team driving this exciting new part of our chapter. Contact Stephen Strader at strader@softwaretherapy.com or 425-746-8530 to find out how.

September Football Games

Seattle Hokies,

One week from today, approximately 60,000 VT fans will be bouncing up and down to Enter Sandman at FedEx Field as we anticipate the start of Hokie football season against Boise State. If there’s any consolation for the end of summer, it would be the return of football season. Once again this year, we will have two football-watching locations in the Seattle area: People’s Pub in Ballard and Buckley’s in Belltown. We plan to send a monthly reminder this year with the game dates and times, as opposed to the weekly reminder. We will also post any updates to game times and weekly reminders throughout the month on our “VT Hokies in Seattle” Facebook group wall, Twitter account and website. The September game dates are as follows:

Date	Opponent	Time (PST)	Food item
9/6 (Mon)	Boise State	5:00 PM	Boxed instant mashed potatoes
9/11	James Madison*	10:30 AM	Jams/Jellies
9/18	East Carolina*	10:30 AM	EZ Mac
9/25	Boston College	TBD	Beans (canned or dry)

* Internet-only broadcast; will be streamed at People’s Pub and Buckley’s

New for this year We will also be running a weekly raffle at both People’s Pub and Buckley’s to raise money for our scholarship fund. Raffle tickets are $1 each OR you can get one ticket for each food item that you donate. Each game has a theme for the food item to be donated (see game schedule above), so bring the suggested item to receive a free raffle ticket. The prize for week 1 will be a Seattle Hokie t-shirt (see image below). Weekly raffle winners will be entered into an end of year grand-prize drawing for a Frank Beamer autographed VT football.

There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets that can be bought or acquired through donation of food items. All monetary proceeds from the raffle will go to the scholarship fund, and all donated food will go to Northwest Harvest, a Seattle-based hunger relief agency.

Note: We are looking for volunteers to collect the donated food and manage the raffle at People’s Pub, please send e-mail.

We also have more t-shirts on order, so if you don’t want to rely on winning the raffle to obtain one, look for them to be available for sale at future games. Go Hokies!!

Hokie Picnic

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Please join us on Sunday, August 1st for our Seattle Hokies Summer Picnic. This will be a great time to meet Seattle-area Hokies at a family-friendly event. We will also be extending invitations to current Hokie students in the area, as well as those planning to attend VT in the fall, and hope to have an opportunity to meet some of our current students. Details are as follows:

When: Sunday, August 1, 11AM - 3PM
Where: Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island - Picnic Area "A"
What to bring: Your own beverages and a side dish or dessert to share. Picnic supplies (cups, plates, utensils, napkins) as well as hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.
Cost: $5 per person

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the park. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Please RSVP by email to HokiesInSeattle@gmail.com so that we are able to purchase the right amount of food

Seattle Brewery Tour

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Come join other Seattle Hokies on July 10th, as we hop on a chartered bus and travel around the Seattle area visiting local WA Breweries. The tour will include stops at 4 different breweries where we will get tours and partake in tastings, and conclude with a special tasting brewed by one of our own Hokie Alums and a pizza party. More details are below:

Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time: 11:45am (Bus will depart at 12pm sharp)
Where: Departs/Returns from Pier 62/63, Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA (next to the Seattle Aquarium).
Final "Hokie" tasting & pizza party will take place at the Waterfront Landings Condominiums (directly across the street from pier 62/63) (Public parking is available for minimal cost near the pier, however we encourage people to drink responsibly and use public transportation if possible)
Cost: $30*/person (*this covers the cost of the bus & the tasting beer/pizza concluding the tour. Individuals will be responsible for purchasing their own samplers/pints at each brewery. Estimated at $5/brewery. Please note that most of these breweries are small businesses and take CASH ONLY)

On the tour we will visit the following breweries:
Fremont Brewing Co. (www.fremontbrewing.com)
Epic Ales (www.epicales.com)
Big Al Brewing (www.bigalbrewing.com)
Schooner EXACT Brewing Co. (www.schoonerexact.com)
Bump City Brews (home-brew by our very own Hokie Alumnus, Bobby Bump)

This event is limited to 31 people so you must RSVP no later than Sunday July 4, 2010. You can RSVP via PayPal for up to 4 people using the BUY NOW button below.

VT Washington Scholarship awarded to Jessica Wageman

Saturday, July 1st, 2010

I am pleased to announce that the Seattle chapter has awarded its first ever academic scholarship, in the amount of $1000, to Jessica Wageman from Poulsbo, WA. Jessica recently graduated from North Kitsap High School and will enroll in the Engineering school at VT in the fall. Many thanks to all of you who have donated your time and/money to our efforts to establish a scholarship fund. I look forward to establishing a tradition of giving to local students attending Virginia Tech. - Eric Bowman, President

Seattle Hokies Social & Fundraiser

Beveridge Place Pub (April 16th, 2010)

You are invited to join with your fellow Hokies in memory of 4-16-07. Gather over pizza and appetizers as you bid on wine and VT memorabilia. Brown bag wines will be $15 each or 2 for $20. This social will serve as our chapter’s annual fundraiser to support scholarships for Seattle area students to going to VT in the fall. Beer and wine will be available at the bar for additional purchase. Please RSVP by Friday, April 9th - tickets are $15 ea ($20 @ door).

Payment may be submitted through the PayPal form below or please mail a check payable to “Seattle VT Alumni Association”. Questions or other requests may be directed to Eric Bowman,Chapter President, at hokiesinseattle@gmail.com