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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will hold a regular dinner meeting Wednesday\, April 15 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175146Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paddy’s Day Social
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of its regular meeting\, the Virginia Pond will host its annual St. Paddy’s Day Social at O’Toole’s Irish Pub in Richmond.  Family members and industry guests are welcome!!! \nThe meeting fee is $30.00 when paid in advance (by the RSVP deadline) or $35.00 at the door\, and includes shared appetizers\, dinner of choice\, and great fellowship!  Cash bar is available with happy hour specials. \nPlease RSVP by March 13. \nWe will also be drawing backets that night for the Pond’s annual March Madness pool.  You do not need to be present to win. Register here!
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2026-march-social/
LOCATION:O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub\, 4800 Forest Hill Ave\, Richmond\, 23225
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20251228T113437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T132916Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will hold a regular dinner meeting Wednesday\, February 19 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.  Guests are welcome! \nWe look forward to welcoming charity speaker Katrina Vanhuss\, Board Member for The ARC of Hanover – a local organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20251228T113258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T113258Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host its first meeting of the year on Wednesday\, January 21 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250925T111515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T111515Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host its holiday meeting on Wednesday\, December 17 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social Hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm. \nIn the spirit of Christmas\, we’ll do a white elephant gift exchange.  Bring a wrapped gift to participate – either a ‘regift’ or a new item valued at $20 or less.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/holiday-meeting/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250925T112004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T110151Z
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SUMMARY:Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of a Christmas social\, the Pond will host its 2nd evening of ‘Friendsgiving’ to kick off the holidays. \nJoin us from 5:30 to 8pm at Roma’s Italian Ristorante. 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. \nAs 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! \nReservations are requested by Friday\, November 14.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/friendsgiving/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250922T120616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T120616Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Meeting featuring Comfort Zone Camp
DESCRIPTION:In place of this year’s “Shuckin’ & Jivin’ for CZC” event\, the Virginia Pond will host a dinner meeting featuring Comfort Zone Camp as its highlighted charity and Guest Speaker.  Industry guests are invited! \nSocial Hour will start at 5:30 pm.  (Note:  Their Wednesday bar special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!)  Dinner will follow at 6:30 and includes a plated entree of your choice. \nThe cost is $27/pp in advance (by October 13)\, or $30 at the door.  For proper arrangements\, please RSVP by 4pm Monday\, 10/13.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/dinner-meeting-featuring-comfort-zone-camp/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250717T183340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T100610Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host a regular monthly meeting on Wednesday\, September 17 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250528T113313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T112556Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Pond will host its 2025 Summer Social at Midnight Brewery in Rockville\, VA – just minutes from Short Pump and I-295. \nJoin us for an evening of fellowship\, music\, and fun!  The Pond will have a private area on the patio weather permitting and/or in the large indoor event space.  The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door and includes 2 draft beverages of choice and an entree from the Bourne Rogue BBQ food truck. \nUse the website link below to register.  RSVP’s are requested by Monday\, August 18.  Guests are welcome!!!
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2025-summer-social/
LOCATION:Midnight Brewery\, 2410 Granite Ridge Road\, Rockville\, 23146
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jet Thomas":MAILTO:jet.thomas@sedgwick.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250528T112835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T112645Z
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SUMMARY:Squirrels Outing - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Pond members are invited to see the Richmond Flying Squirrels take on the Portland Sea Dogs in their 15th and final season at the old Diamond.  Our friends at Servpro of Richmond\, Chesterfield and Tri-Cities have graciously donated their box for the evening – Suite #9 along the third baseline. \nThe outing is open to ganders\, industry friends\, and family.  Tickets are free but limited.  RSVP early to secure your spot(s)!!!   \nThe fine print: \n\nGates open at 5:30; the game starts at 6:35.  Attendees will need to arrive by 6pm to get tickets from Jet Thomas at the front gate.\nFood and beverages will be on your own.  Concessions and restrooms are right outside the box.\nLet us know when you make your reservation if you’re interested in carpooling for free parking!  The thought is to meet at the Glenside Park & Ride\, off Staples Mill.\nNote: The Diamond only allows very small or clear bags.  The full bag policy is here:  https://www.milb.com/richmond/ballpark/bag-policy 
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2025-squirrels-outing/
LOCATION:The Diamond\, 311 N. Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jet Thomas":MAILTO:jet.thomas@sedgwick.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250528T113030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T113427Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday\, July 16 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250528T110422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T021241Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting and Initiations
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host a regular monthly meeting on Wednesday\, June 18 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm. \nDue to conflicts in May\, initiations were rescheduled to this meeting.  Membership applications may be found here.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting-and-initiations-2/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250312T121141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T104742Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Golf
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia Pond for its 25rd annual charity golf tournament will tee off at 1pm at The Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton\, Virginia.   All proceeds from this event benefit local charities like those listed on our charity page.  Golfers and sponsors may register here.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2025-charity-golf/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Blue Goose Charity,Golf Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20250312T121502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T121536Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting and Initiations
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host a regular monthly meeting on Wednesday\, May 21 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm. \nInitiations are planned for this meeting.  Membership applications may be found here.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting-and-initiations/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20241229T120853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T115236Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker John Bernier
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host a regular monthly meeting on Wednesday\, April 16 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm. \nOur special guest speaker for the evening is John Bernier\, chief meteorologist for Richmond based WRIC-TV (ABC/channel 8).  John will touch on several weather-related topics of interest to the insurance community (e.g. climate change\, access to weather data\, and emergency preparedness)\, with time left for questions. \nTo make proper arrangements\, RSVPs are requested by Monday\, April 14.  Industry guests are welcome!
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2025-april/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20241229T120217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T122017Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paddy's Day Social
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of its regular meeting\, the Virginia Pond will host its annual St. Paddy’s Day Social at O’Toole’s Irish Pub in Richmond.  Family members and industry guests are welcome!!! \nThe meeting fee is $30.00 when paid in advance (by the RSVP deadline) or $35.00 at the door\, and includes shared appetizers\, dinner of choice\, and great fellowship!  Cash bar is available with happy hour specials. \nPlease RSVP by March 14. \nWe will also be drawing backets that night for the Pond’s annual March Madness pool.  You do not need to be present to win.  See additional information here.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2025-march-social/
LOCATION:VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20241229T115927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T214604Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Monthly Meeting with Charity Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Due to a heavy snow forecast\, the February meeting has been cancelled.  We hope to see you at the March Social! \nThere will be a regular monthly meeting Wednesday\, February 19 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm. \nOn the meeting agenda are: \n\nA charity guest speaker: Tricia Riggs\, Sr. Center Operations Specialist for the USO hospitality center at RIC.\nA charity activity: assembling toiletry bags for the USO hospitality center.\n\nTo make proper meeting arrangements\, RSVPs are requested by Monday\, February 17.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2025-february-meeting/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20241206T110712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T121029Z
UID:4606-1736962200-1736971200@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host its first meeting of the year on Wednesday\, January 15 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2025-january/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240823T112012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T110920Z
UID:4473-1734543000-1734552000@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host its holiday meeting on Wednesday\, December 18 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm. \nIn the spirit of Christmas\, we’ll do a white elephant gift exchange.  Bring a wrapped gift to participate – it can be a ‘regift’ or a new item valued at $20 or less.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2024-dec/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240823T111624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T114241Z
UID:4471-1732123800-1732132800@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of a Christmas social\, the Pond will host a special evening of ‘Friendsgiving’ to kick off the holidays. \nJoin us from 5:30 to 8pm at Roma’s Italian Ristorante. 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. \nAs 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! \nReservations are requested by Friday\, November 15.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2024-friendsgiving/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240823T110047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T180202Z
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SUMMARY:Shuckin' & Jivin' for CZC
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Pond’s 14th annual Shuckin’ & Jivin’ charity fundraiser will be held at the King’s Korner restaurant located at the Chesterfield County Airport\, dubbed ‘a gem in Chesterfield’s crown.’ \nWe’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!  A reasonable cash bar will also be available. \nThe cost is $45/pp in advance or $55 at the door. All proceeds from this event go to Comfort Zone Camp – a safe place for grieving kids. Sponsors – please register here.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2024-shuckin-n-jivin/
LOCATION:VA
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240823T105702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T105702Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond will host its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday\, September 18 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond. Please join us for Social hour at 5:30. (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!) The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/2024july/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240704T100753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T113759Z
UID:4426-1724261400-1724270400@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Pond will host its 2024 Summer Social at Midnight Brewery in Rockville\, VA – just minutes from Short Pump and I-295. \nJoin us for an evening of fellowship\, live music courtesy of J.W. Thomas\, and fun!  The Pond will have a private area on the patio weather permitting and/or in the large indoor event space.  The cost is $35 in advance or $40 at the door\, and includes 2 draft beverages of choice and an entree from the 191 Smokery food truck. \nUse the website link below to register.  RSVP’s are requested by Monday\, August 19.  Guests are welcome!!!
URL:https://vapond.org/event/summer-social-2/
LOCATION:Midnight Brewery\, 2410 Granite Ridge Road\, Rockville\, 23146
ORGANIZER;CN="Jet Thomas":MAILTO:jet.thomas@sedgwick.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240704T095919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T095937Z
UID:4422-1721237400-1721246400@vapond.org
SUMMARY:July Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Pond’s regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday\, July 17 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond.  Please join us for Social hour at 5:30.  (Wednesday’s special is 1/2 price bottles of wine until 6!)  The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240430T094350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T095646Z
UID:4381-1718818200-1718827200@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - new venue!
DESCRIPTION:The Pond’s regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday\, June 19 at Roma Ristorante Italiano located at 8330 Staples Mill Rd in Richmond.  Please join us for Social hour at 5:30.  (There are happy hour specials until 6!)  The dinner meeting will start at 6:30pm.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/june-meeting/
LOCATION:Roma Ristaurante Italiano\, 8330 Staples Mill Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23228
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240402T102610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T102713Z
UID:4351-1717675200-1717696800@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Annual Charity Golf
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia Pond for its 24rd annual charity golf tournament\, to be held again this year at The Brookwoods Golf Club in Quinton\, Virginia.  Full details and a link to register may be found here.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/annual-charity-golf-4/
LOCATION:The Brookwoods Golf Club\, 7325 Club Drive\, Quinton\, VA\, 23141\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Strohecker":MAILTO:kstrohecker@usfg.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240430T093558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T093558Z
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SUMMARY:May Squirrels Outing
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of a regular monthly meeting\, the Virginia Pond will flock to the Diamond to see the Richmond Flying Squirrels take on the Fightin’ Phils.  Our friends at Servpro of Richmond\, Chesterfield and Tri-Cities have graciously donated their box for the evening – Suite #9 along the third baseline. \nThe outing is open to ganders\, industry friends\, and family.  Tickets are free\, but limited.  RSVP early to secure your spot(s)!!!   \nThe fine print: \n\nGates open at 5:30; the game starts at 6:35.  Attendees will need to arrive by 6pm to get tickets from Jet Thomas at the front gate.\nFood and beverages will be on your own.  Concessions and restrooms are right outside the box.\nLet us know when you make your reservation if you’re interested in carpooling for free parking!  The thought is to meet at the Glenside Park & Ride\, off Staples Mill.\nThe evening’s theme is ‘Wine & K-9’s”.  $5 wine and $6 wine slushies will be available from 5:30-7:30.\nNote: The Diamond only allows very small or clear bags.  The full bag policy is here:  https://www.milb.com/richmond/ballpark/bag-policy 
URL:https://vapond.org/event/may-squirrels-outing/
LOCATION:The Diamond\, 311 N. Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jet Thomas":MAILTO:jet.thomas@sedgwick.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240206T110157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T100339Z
UID:4292-1710955800-1710964800@vapond.org
SUMMARY:St. Paddy's Day Social
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of its regular meeting\, the Virginia Pond will host its annual St. Paddy’s Day Social at O’Toole’s Irish Pub in Richmond.  Family members and industry guests are welcome!!! \nThe meeting fee is $30.00 when paid in advance (by the RSVP deadline) or $35.00 at the door\, and includes shared appetizers\, dinner of choice\, and great fellowship!  Cash bar is available with happy hour specials. \nPlease RSVP by March 15. \nWe’ll also be drawing brackets that night for the Pond’s March Madness pool.  You do not need to be present to participate.  See additional information here.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/st-paddys-day-2024/
LOCATION:O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub\, 4800 Forest Hill Ave\, Richmond\, 23225
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20240206T105951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T110332Z
UID:4290-1708536600-1708545600@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Pond Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Pond will be holding its regular monthly meeting in-person on Wednesday\, February 21\, at Nick’s Roman Terrace in the Westland Shopping Center on West Broad Street in Richmond. \nSocial hour starts at 5:30\, followed by a dinner meeting.  The cost is $27 when paid by the RSVP deadline\, or $30 at the door.  Reservations are due by February 19.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/meeting-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Nick’s Roman Terrace\, 8051 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142938
CREATED:20231118T123657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T123657Z
UID:4228-1705512600-1705521600@vapond.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Pond Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Pond will be holding its regular monthly meeting in-person on Wednesday\, January 17\, at Nick’s Roman Terrace in the Westland Shopping Center on West Broad Street in Richmond. \nSocial hour starts at 5:30\, followed by a dinner meeting.  The cost is $27 when paid by the RSVP deadline\, or $30 at the door.  Reservations are due by November 13.
URL:https://vapond.org/event/virginia-pond-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Nick’s Roman Terrace\, 8051 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Kay Marchetti":MAILTO:weilder@vapond.org
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