BOARD NOMINATIONS
Please review each nominee’s letter and resume and submit your vote, below. If you elect to have a proxy voter, please download the proxy ballot, below.
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Dear Randy/Nomination Committee,
I am writing to express my interest in the Board of Directors position with Winchester Country Club. I am confident I have the qualifications and skills necessary for the position, and I’m eager to put my knowledge and experience to work. I am passionate about the club’s mission, direction, and success for years to come. I believe I can contribute toward it in an impactful way.
As VP at Virasec IT Support Services, I lead a team of account executives and engineers every day and help them find innovative new ways of thinking and approaches to all manner of tasks that we face in the industry. I have a deep understanding of data analytics and its application to influence business decisions. My combined 5 years of board experience with Literacy Volunteers and IHN Sports has taught me to be creative and to solve complex problems.
Thank you for your time and consideration. With a proven track record of success in both sales and leadership, I’m confident I’m the right candidate. I look forward to hearing from you and will be available for an interview at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Terrence (T.J.) Young -
Mr. Duane and Winchester Country Club Members,
I write this letter, accompanied by my resume, to express interest in the open Board positions in 2024. In the back half of my 3rd year as a member at Winchester Country Club, I have developed a sincere interest to assist with the club’s success in any way that I can.
I am fortunate to bring a diverse level of experience in non-profit and for-profit organizational management. Most relevant, in my previous role at Blue Ridge United, I showed my ability to work alongside an excellent Board of Directors to build a successful and sustainable organization. In my tenure as Executive Director, membership grew by 80% and we forged a partnership with the City of Winchester to build a state-of-the-art facility at Jim Barnett Park. We also significantly improved our image in the local community and saw a tremendous increase in corporate sponsorships during my time at the club. I truly enjoy working alongside a capable team to grow and improve an organization and believe I could be a valuable addition to do just that.
With a young family, I plan to be part of Winchester Country Club for many years to come. I would be grateful for an opportunity to help shape the future of this club and appreciate the current Board and club members’ consideration.
Sincerely,
Dustin Butcher -
Dear Winchester Country Club Member,
Since I became a member a few years ago, my appreciation for the club, other members, and the staff has continued to grow. Each time I drive up the hill and pass the pool, I think about how fortunate my family is to be a small part of the WCC. I feel my positive attitude, youthful energy, love of golf, and business background would be a continued asset to the club’s board. My goal as a board member would be to help continue the club’s upward trajectory. We are so lucky to have access to top-notch facilities at such a reasonable price. With the current economic environment, I expect it will be a great challenge to deliver the same member experience over the coming years. There will be a lot of tough decisions that need to be made, and my financial background and ability to communicate and connect with others will be very valuable.
I look forward to serving our club now and in the future as a board member, committee member, or any other way membership sees fit.
Sincerely,
Drew M. Forte -
Dear Winchester Country Club Member,
I have had the opportunity to be associated with Winchester Country Club since 1994. First, as a long-time employee of the golf shop with Glenn Kelley during high school and college, and later as a member of the Club for almost 20 years. I believe my experience over the years and my professional resume provide a unique insight into how to further the Club’s mission and contribute to improving our membership experience. Most importantly, as equity members, I believe we need to be properly represented to ensure our interests are well served now and into the future.
Sincerely,
John Willingham -
Hello from Carroll B. Correll, Sr.,
As background, I have been a member of WCC since 1993. In addition, in the mid-1990s, I served on the Greens Committee. I am proud to be a member of a family-centric country club. It is the “Full Monty” of what we are and, with continuous process improvements, what we could be. I so appreciate the management and focus of Steve and his crew, with particular attention to the children of family members.
I was able to build a consensus within the Committee to keep the integrity of the hole. You might have noticed there is no sand trap beside the pine tree. Also, as a club, we lost our focus on a couple of holes since the start of 2000 (#2, for example). We can never let down our guard!
The food program is good, in my opinion. However, after attending a lawyer meeting, one of them confided to me that the food was the worst they had ever gotten at WCC. I believe this was an anomaly, but it indicates that quality control should be a continuous process.
I hope, when you read my resume, you will notice the word “Serve,” for that is what I do.
Carroll Correll, Sr., “Percy”