WHO’S WHO!
The Village is a Florida Homeowners Association run by nine directors who make and create policy. These directors are Christine Connolly, President, and Mariann Bond, Vice President. Directors are  Susan Morrow,Secretary, Mary Quibell, Wayne Sherman, Wally Whitford, Earl Schmidt, and Dick Froment. Harold Whittum is the Treasurer.  

Christine  Connolly, President   Christine and husband Kevin are permanent residents of the Village. Both are working but Christine works part time so she can devote her many hours to VHL. Christine is in addition to a director, the line dance instructor , Bingo coordinator  is a professional marketing manager.

Mariann Bond, Vice President  Mariann resides in the Village with husband Bill and son Brian. After vacationing at VHL for many years the Bond’s decided to make VHL their permanent home. As a retired teacher, Mariann enjoys working not only for the Village but for Quilt’s N’ More where she gets to “work” at her favorite pastime - quilting! Mariann gives insightful advice and lots of energy to every undertaking. 

Susan Morrow, Secretary/Director - Sue and husband Dick  have been in the Village for many years.  Sue served as Plainfield Charter Township Clerk for 24 years. Sue also served as President of the Michigan Association of Township Clerks. Sue is also quite talented as a knitter, quilter and all around creative person.
 
Mary Quibell, Director   Mary & hubby Rick hail from Canada and have been coming to the Village for many years. They became owners in 1997 and have enjoyed each year..Mary worked as an educational assistant for 18 years before she retired.

Wally Whitford, Director   Wally and wife Julie are full time residents of the  Village. Wally has served on the Planning Committee as well as being past  Chair of WWaterfront Development. Wally enjoys boating  and he and Julie travel in their RV.

Wayne Sherman, Director   Wayne and lovely wife Christine hail from Maine. Wayne served for many years as a Project and Job Engineer  over most of the East coast. Wayne has served on many committees  including  Planning, Waterfront and was instrumental in plans for the renovated Recreation building and  docks.

Paul Dow, Director:  Paul and his wife Mary Jane are from Rhode Island and have been property owners in the Village since 1989. Paul is a 1964 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a retired Navy Commander. After retirement he worked in the Defense Industry providing program support for submarine underwater weapons, fire control and launcher systems. For the last five years of his career he worked for Fidelity Investments as an Operations Specialist. Paul and Mary Jane have been residents of the Village since 2004. Both of their parents, Alice and Cliff Dow and Andy and Vi Vorro were prior residents here. 

Earl Schmidt, Director   Earl and his wife Lanette  are in Florida most of the year and during that time Earl works as a pastoral leader and counselor.

Dick Froment, Director    Dick and wife Carleen hail from Rhode Island and are seasonal owners. Dick  has been very involved with C.E.R.T. and is a fund raiser extrodinaire.  

Harold Whittum, Treasurer    In 1986, Harold and , Esther, moved to VHL from New Hampshire. They became involved in the many activities offered here in the Village. He has served as a director, vice president, and president of the Board of Directors and presently serving as Treasurer. "This is one great Village and a wonderful place to live".

 

THE VHL STAFF
The VHL directors make the policy but it is the duty of management to carry those policies. Nancy Leighton and her most capable staff insure that the Village is kept clean, orderly and remains a great place to live.

Nancy Leighton has been a Community Association Manager in Florida since 1992. Prior to coming to Florida, she worked in Association Management in Massachusetts. The lure of sunshine has kept her here for the past 19 years.

Darlene Philips has worked for VHL as Office Manager for the past 20 years. A Port Charlotte, FL native, she lives with hubby Bob and daughter Tara. In addition to her office skills, Darlene is an excellent pool player with several trophies to prove it.

Stacy Davis, also a long time employee, is the Maintenance Fore gal. Stacy lives in Port Charlotte with husband Shea and two beautiful boys, as well as two beautiful dogs and two cats!

Mike Scipioni, a Florida native, is our full time maintenance man. Mike has great expertise as a tree trimmer extraordinaire. Mike enjoys biking, gaming and most outdoor activities.

 James Rude is a resident of Venice and does the pool maintenance.  James lives with his wife and family and enjoys the Florida sunshine.

Frank Williams, a Port Charlotte resident has worked as an A1 handyman, capable of many jobs. We are fortunate to have Frank's experience.