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Registration is Open for the Pond’s Charity Golf Tournament on June 5

The Virginia Pond will host its 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 5.  Proceeds will benefit local charities like those listed on the Pond’s charity page.  Here are the details:

      • DATE:    Thursday, June 5,2025
      • TIME:     1pm Shotgun Start
    • PLACE:  Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton, VA

Use the below form to register online, or click the following link for a printable version to register by mail. 2025 Tournament Entry Form

Registrations are due by Monday, June 2.  No late registrations will be accepted!

Contact one of the following individuals for more information:

  • Keith Strohecker, Tournament Chair (kstrohecker@usfg.net/804-330-7730)
  • Mary Kay Marchetti (wielder@vapond.org)

2025 Golf Registration Form
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Who will be participating?

FEES AND SPONSORSHIP

Add the desired quantity beside the item(s) that apply.
110.00
400.00
250.00
300.00
300.00
250.00
1,000.00
Food/Beverage
25.00
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REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, JUNE 3
No late entries will be accepted.
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VA Pond 2025 NCAA Pool

MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT POOL

Fund Raiser Supporting the Virginia Pond

Total Squares = 64

$10 per Square

Payment required by the time the squares are drawn.

Names and Regional Teams will be drawn at the Pond’s March 19th Social

Payouts will be as follows:
Reach the Sweet 16                 $   5
Reach the Elite 8                      $ 10
Reach the Final Four               $ 15
Reach the Semi Finals             $ 20
Win National Championship    $ 50
                          Total Payout = $310
Payouts by Team Accumulates until Team Loses (Except National Championship)
Reach the Sweet 16      $     5
Reach the Elite 8      $   15
Reach the Final Four     $   30
Reach the Semi Finals     $   50
Win National Championship    $ 100
All participants will receive email of bracket and notification of winners.
Game Coordinator
Keith Strohecker
US Financial Group, LLC
2906 Parkwood Ave
Richmond, VA  23221
kstrohecker@usfg.net
804-334-2045

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November 20 Friendsgiving

In lieu of a Christmas social, the Pond will host a special evening of ‘Friendsgiving’ to kick off the holidays.

Join us from 5:30 to 8pm at Roma’s Italian Ristorante in Richmond for an evening of great food, fellowship, and ‘holiday cheer’, while supporting our troops through the USO Hospitality Center at RIC.

The event cost is $40 in advance/$45 at the door and includes a four (4) course dinner buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, and a limited selection of wine and beer. A full cash bar will also be available, as well as 1/2 price specials on other wines.

As is our holiday tradition, our feature charity for the evening is the USO of Central Virginia.  Guests are encouraged to bring in-kind donations for the USO hospitality center at RIC.  A list of acceptable items is here.  Prizes will be raffled off to raise additional funds.  Prize donations are welcome!

Reservations are requested by Friday, November 15. Reserve your spot now!

Kris Scott at the 2023 event
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October 16 Shuckin’ & Jivin’ with Kris Scott!

The Pond’s 14th annual Shuckin’ & Jivin’ event will take place on Wednesday, October 16 at the King’s Korner restaurant, dubbed ‘a gem in Chesterfield’s crown’. We’ll have the full venue and patio with a runway view; live music by Kris Scott; and a buffet dinner with award winning BBQ and (of course) Oysters!  All proceeds will benefit Comfort Zone Camp (CZC), a safe place for grieving kids.

This event is open to family, friends and industry professionals.

We hope you will plan to join us, along with your guest(s).  Make your reservation now!

Sponsors – Register online or using this downloadable form.

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Below is a list of sponsors who have stepped up to support this event.  Click the logo to visit a sponsor’s website.

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Meet your 2024-2025 Grand Nest Officers

The following Grand Nest officers were elected and installed at the 118th annual Blue Goose Convention, held in Plymouth, MI July 30-Aug2:  (L-R)  Most Loyal Grand Gander Wendy Hubbard of the Hartford Pond;  Grand Supervisor Tom Elder of the Kentucky Pond; Grand Custodian of the Goslings of the Regina Pond; Grand Guardian Chris Powers of the St. Louis Pond.

Many thanks to PMLGG Steve Carson III for her leadership, inspiration, and dedication.  He and his convention committee put on a wonderful event at the beautiful St. John’s resort in Plymouth, MI.

Plan ahead!  The 119th Grand Nest Convention will be hosted by the Eastern Region July 27-31 2025, at the historic Hilton Boston Park Plaza in Boston, MA.  Details and registration information may be found here.

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August 21 Social at Midnight Brewery

The Virginia Pond is happy to be hosting its annual Summer Social on Wednesday, August 21 at Midnight Brewery in Rockville, VA. Family members and industry guests are invited to this event!

Midnight Brewery is located at 2410 Granite Ridge Road in the Rockville Commerce Industrial Center off Ashland Rd. – just minutes from Short Pump. The large indoor and outdoor spaces will allow for comfort in any weather condition.

The social officially starts at 5:30. The cost is $35/pp when paid in advance or $40/pp at the door. Included are 2 craft beverages of choice and an entrée from the 191 Smokery food truck.

Please use the form below to submit your reservation. RSVP’s are requested no later than Monday, August 19.

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Virginia Pond Summer Social Reservation Form
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Registration is Open for the Pond’s Charity Golf Tournament on June 6

The Virginia Pond will host its 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 6.  Proceeds will benefit local charities like those listed on the Pond’s charity page.  Here are the details:

      • DATE:    Thursday, June 6, 2024
      • TIME:     1pm Shotgun Start
    • PLACE:  Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton, VA

Use the below form to register online, or click the following link for a printable version to register by mail. 2024 Tournament Entry Form

Registrations are due by Monday, June 3.  No late registrations will be accepted!

Contact one of the following individuals for more information:

  • Keith Strohecker, Tournament Chair (kstrohecker@usfg.net/804-330-7730)
  • Mary Kay Marchetti (wielder@vapond.org)

2024 Golf Registration Form
Fields marked with an * are required

Who will be participating?

FEES AND SPONSORSHIP

Add the desired quantity beside the item(s) that apply.
110.00
400.00
250.00
300.00
300.00
250.00
1,000.00
Food/Beverage
25.00
0.00
Payment Method *

REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, JUNE 3
No late entries will be accepted.

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VA Pond 2024 NCAA Pool

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT POOL

Fund Raiser Supporting the Virginia Pond

Total Squares = 64

$10 per Square

Payment required by the time the squares are drawn

Names and Regional Teams will be drawn at the Pond’s March 20th Social

Payouts will be as follows:
Reach the Sweet 16                 $   5
Reach the Elite 8                      $ 10
Reach the Final Four               $ 15
Reach the Semi Finals             $ 20
Win National Championship    $ 50
                          Total Payout = $310
Payouts by Team Accumulates until Team Loses (Except National Championship)
Reach the Sweet 16      $     5
Reach the Elite 8      $   15
Reach the Final Four     $   30
Reach the Semi Finals     $   50
Win National Championship    $ 100
All participants will receive email of bracket and notification of winners.
Game Coordinator
Keith Strohecker
US Financial Group, LLC
2906 Parkwood Ave
Richmond, VA  23221
kstrohecker@usfg.net
804-334-2045

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2023 Christmas Social

The Virginia Pond’s annual Christmas Social will be held Wednesday, December 13.  Family members and guests are welcome!  Please RSVP by 12/6. 

Details:  This event will be held from 6-8:30 pm at the American Legion Post 244, located at 2522 Indale Rd. in Glen Allen, VA.  The cost is $50 when paid in advance or $55 at the door, and includes dinner (catered by Maribelles), beverages (wine, beer, soft drinks), and lots of fellowship.

December Charity – As is our holiday tradition, attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for the USO center at the Richmond Int’l Airport.  The USO provides hospitality to thousands of troops and their families during the holiday season.  Needs include individual size snacks and beverages, travel size toiletries, and cash/gift cards.  View a full list of acceptable items here.

Prize raffle tickets will also be sold at this event with all proceeds going to the USO.  Raffle prize donations are welcome!

Sponsors:  Many thanks to our friends who stepped up to assist with the cost of the venue and bar!
    • US Financial Group
    • Forcon International
    • Midkiff, Muncie & Ross
    • Belfor

Prize raffle tickets will also be sold at this event with all proceeds going to the USO.  Raffle prize donations are welcome!

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October 18 Shuckin’ & Jivin’

It’s back!  The Virginia Pond’s annual Shuckin’ & Jivin’ event will take place on Wednesday, October 18 at Steam Bell Beer Works in Midlothian, VA. Proceeds will benefit Comfort Zone Camp (CZC), a safe place for grieving kids.

Join us for an evening of fellowship, food (featuring oysters), and live music – all for a great cause!  Our entertainer this year is Beaverdam’s own Kris Scott.

This event is open to family, friends and industry professionals.

We hope you will plan to join us, along with your guest(s).  Make your reservation now!

Sponsors – Register online or using this downloadable form.

Below is a list of sponsors who have stepped up to support this event.  Click the logo to visit a sponsor’s website.

***MAIN STAGE***

**BIG DAWGS**

*Toe Tappers*