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Bears & Blankets
Comfort for kids at WVU Medicine Children's—donate new stuffed bears & blankets or give online.
📣 A Message from the President
Hello Mountaineer Family — it's been quite a year. Since December I've been recovering from back and neck surgery (lumbar fusion, followed by a cervical fusion in April that left me with partial paralysis in my left arm). It's meant our chapter communications went quiet for far longer than I'd like, and I've been carrying Secretary and Treasurer duties on top of the Presidency while I recover. Thank you for your patience — I'm on the mend and ready to get our chapter back in gear together.
🏈 New Home for Game Watches: Scotty's Taphouse (RVA)
Our game watches have a new home! Scotty's Taphouse in Richmond has welcomed us in, and their GM Sara is a fellow WVU alum who's excited to host us all season. Expect the game audio on, WVU drink and food specials, a dedicated sign-in area for our members, and "Country Roads" when we win. Our first official gathering is Saturday, September 5 at Noon for West Virginia vs. Coastal Carolina — come be loud with us!
🎟️ 2026-27 Membership Drive
Only 35 members paid their dues for the 2025-26 membership year, and our goal is 50+ members for 2026-27. Dues are just $25 for an individual or $15 for family/student membership — renewing keeps our scholarships, service projects, and game watches going strong.
💰 Financial Transparency
As of September 3, our checking balance is $8,956.01. Year-to-date we've brought in $115.73 — those dues were from members renewing for the 2025-26 year, not yet the 2026-27 year we're now collecting for — against $1,420.47 in expenses, mainly website hosting, email/communications, and our spring Alumni Leaders meeting in Morgantown, a net change of -$1,304.74. Rebuilding and modernizing our website took a real investment this year, but now that the rebuild is done, we're able to substantially lower our ongoing web hosting costs going forward. We're financially healthy, but membership dues are what keep the lights on, so every renewal matters. See the full breakdown on our Financial Transparency page.
🙋 We Need You: Board Volunteers
Right now I'm covering President, Secretary, and Treasurer at once. If you can help lead — especially as Secretary or Treasurer — or just want to get more involved, I'd love to talk with you.
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Thank you for sticking with us. Let's Go Mountaineers! 💛💙
— Your Chapter President
Stay connected to Mountaineer Nation—right here in Central Virginia.
Watch parties, scholarships, service, and lifelong Mountaineer spirit.
Chapter Achievements
Our commemorative brick at the WVU Alumni Center • Morgantown, WV
The Central Virginia Chapter of the West Virginia University Alumni Association is proud to be the first chapter to:
- Purchase an engraved brick paver with the chapter's name and logo along the Ware Family Alumni Walk at the new Erickson Alumni Center
- Join the Mountaineer Athletic Club as a chapter
- Officially approve its logo and domain with WVU Licensing & Trademark
- Become the first out-of-state chapter to be named a Life Association Member
- Be named a six-time Golden Musket Award recipient – a prestigious recognition as an Outstanding Chapter given by top chapters by the WVU Alumni Association
History of Community Involvement
For over two decades, the CVCWVUAA has embodied the Mountaineer spirit of service, making a lasting impact in Central Virginia through fundraising, community programs, and compassionate outreach.
2001-2010: Foundation Years
Wojcik Family Van Project (2001): During a pep rally before the NIT basketball game against Richmond, our chapter spearheaded fundraising for a handicap-accessible van for the Wojcik family. When Robert Wojcik, son of WVU alumni Robert & Betsy, was injured before starting at WVU, we raised $40,000 to purchase the van.
Central Virginia Foodbank Drives: Collected over 1,000 lbs of food during football and basketball watch parties at Quaker Steak & Lube, providing meals for more than 1,000 families in Central Virginia.
Salvation Army "Holiday Cheer & Gear": Partnered with ESPN 950AM's Greg Burton and Home Team Grill, raising over $3,000 through live auctions of WVU memorabilia since 2007.
2010-2020: Expanding Impact
WVU Children's Hospital Book Drive: Partnered with WVU Alumni office to collect over 300 children's books during Big East and NCAA tournaments, bringing comfort to young patients at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital.
Scholarship Fund Growth: Established and grew our scholarship program, supporting Central Virginia students pursuing their Mountaineer dreams at WVU.
2020-Present: Modern Mountaineer Service
Bears & Blankets Program: Our signature initiative provides comfort items to children at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. Members donate new stuffed bears and blankets, bringing smiles to young patients during difficult times.
Digital Community Support: Adapted our outreach during challenging times, organizing virtual fundraisers and maintaining connections with alumni families throughout Central Virginia.
Parents Club Partnership: Supporting WVU families in our region with resources, events, and community connections for current and prospective Mountaineer families.
Our Continuing Mission
The CVCWVUAA believes that being a Mountaineer means more than cheering for our teams—it means caring for our community. From helping families in crisis to supporting the next generation of students, we carry forward the WVU spirit of service that makes us proud to be Mountaineers.
Programs
Parents Club
Connect WVU families in our region with events, resources, and support.