we actually did it and jon and samantha are coming back to the club. it feels amazing to see that persistence pays off so thank you for sticking with me through the whole fight. lets just keep an eye on things moving forward to make sure everything stays the way …
November 27, 2020
Final supporters
A petition to the University Foundation and leadership of the University of Virginia
We, the undersigned members of Boar's Head Sports Club, object in the most strenuous terms to the dismissal of Jon Sarosiek and Samantha Strong from their positions. We demand that they be reinstated immediately and that Russ Cronberg, General Manager of Boar's Head Resort, be dismissed for poor judgment, and attempting to cover-up his own transgressions.
Whereas:
- Jon Sarosiek and Samantha Strong have been exemplary leaders of Boar's Head Sports Club (BHSC);
- Jon has greatly expanded the number and quality of events at BHSC;
- Jon has increased participation in recreational tennis play and squash play;
- Samantha has expanded membership and increased the diversity of members at BHSC;
- Jon and Samantha are universally respected, admired, and warmly regarded by the membership;
- Jon and Samantha have excelled at their core job functions;
- Jon and Samantha have demonstrated extraordinary creativity and energy during unprecedented times;
- Jon and Samantha have acted steadfastly to protect the integrity of the work environment at BHSC.
Whereas:
- Russ has dismissed a number of key employees for "Insubordination";
- "Insubordination" is an excuse given by poor leaders who discourage dissenting opinions and cannot accept criticism of their own actions;
- The "insubordination" in this case involved Jon and Samantha encouraging an employee to report Russ's inappropriate questions to University Foundation HR;
- Firing whistleblowers is a classic move of weak leaders.
Now Therefore: The members listed below demand that:
- Jon Sarosiek and Samantha Strong be reinstated to their positions immediately and with any back pay due;
- The University Foundation and Boar's Head Resort formally apologize to Jon and Samantha for being badly mistreated;
- Russ Cronberg be dismissed for placing his pride above the best interests of BHSC;
- That if these demands are not met, we as members will freeze our memberships until these issues are resolved adequately.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 9, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
October 8, 2020
112 Comments
We, as members, need more information about this incident. Jon and Samantha should be reinstated. There has been a legacy of mismanagement for the past 5 years, but this unqualified decision brings it to a head. Are there no checks and balances to the Foundation’s process? Too much power in the hands of few.
Jon Sarosiek is the best leader the Boar’s Head has seen in my 23 years of membership. Jon and Samantha embody the Boar’s Head Spirit and are directly responsible for building The Boar’s Head Resort into what it is today. They both have my full support.
I am quite concerned about the circumstances around these events. I have known Jon for over 15 years at both Wintergreen and now Boar’s Head and he has been a stellar performer at both institutions. The lack of transparency is concerning
Samatha is the reason we joined, and has always worked with us regarding our needs. She is irreplaceable because she brought in and got to know many if not most members on a personal level. This is a HUGE loss to BHSC, and will be the reason we leave.
Jon and Samantha ARE the face of BHSC. The health of the club is in doubt when management resorts to firing two such employees at once with no reasonable explanation. Hire a mediator and get them back before this blows up beyond the ability for the GM to maintain credibility.
Mr. Cronberg has constantly attacked Jon as well as Samantha. They must be reinstated.
Sam was the reason we joined. She knew our kids names. Our kids love her and go into her office every visit.
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we actually did it and jon and samantha are coming back to the club. it feels amazing to see that persistence pays off so thank you for sticking with me through the whole fight. lets just keep an eye on things moving forward to make sure everything stays the way …
November 27, 2020
Final supporters
A petition to the University Foundation and leadership of the University of Virginia
We, the undersigned members of Boar's Head Sports Club, object in the most strenuous terms to the dismissal of Jon Sarosiek and Samantha Strong from their positions. We demand that they be reinstated immediately and that Russ Cronberg, General Manager of Boar's Head Resort, be dismissed for poor judgment, and attempting to cover-up his own transgressions.
Whereas:
- Jon Sarosiek and Samantha Strong have been exemplary leaders of Boar's Head Sports Club (BHSC);
- Jon has greatly expanded the number and quality of events at BHSC;
- Jon has increased participation in recreational tennis play and squash play;
- Samantha has expanded membership and increased the diversity of members at BHSC;
- Jon and Samantha are universally respected, admired, and warmly regarded by the membership;
- Jon and Samantha have excelled at their core job functions;
- Jon and Samantha have demonstrated extraordinary creativity and energy during unprecedented times;
- Jon and Samantha have acted steadfastly to protect the integrity of the work environment at BHSC.
Whereas:
- Russ has dismissed a number of key employees for "Insubordination";
- "Insubordination" is an excuse given by poor leaders who discourage dissenting opinions and cannot accept criticism of their own actions;
- The "insubordination" in this case involved Jon and Samantha encouraging an employee to report Russ's inappropriate questions to University Foundation HR;
- Firing whistleblowers is a classic move of weak leaders.
Now Therefore: The members listed below demand that:
- Jon Sarosiek and Samantha Strong be reinstated to their positions immediately and with any back pay due;
- The University Foundation and Boar's Head Resort formally apologize to Jon and Samantha for being badly mistreated;
- Russ Cronberg be dismissed for placing his pride above the best interests of BHSC;
- That if these demands are not met, we as members will freeze our memberships until these issues are resolved adequately.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
October 9, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
October 8, 2020
112 Comments
I understand that members may not know the entire story, but this is our club and we want Jon and Sam back and Russ gone; unless we are given a valid reason why that cannot be. We deserve the truth . We pay the dues.... we should certainly have a say in who works with and for us.
We, as members, need more information about this incident. Jon and Samantha should be reinstated. There has been a legacy of mismanagement for the past 5 years, but this unqualified decision brings it to a head. Are there no checks and balances to the Foundation’s process? Too much power in the hands of few.
Jon Sarosiek is the best leader the Boar’s Head has seen in my 23 years of membership. Jon and Samantha embody the Boar’s Head Spirit and are directly responsible for building The Boar’s Head Resort into what it is today. They both have my full support.
I am quite concerned about the circumstances around these events. I have known Jon for over 15 years at both Wintergreen and now Boar’s Head and he has been a stellar performer at both institutions. The lack of transparency is concerning
Samatha is the reason we joined, and has always worked with us regarding our needs. She is irreplaceable because she brought in and got to know many if not most members on a personal level. This is a HUGE loss to BHSC, and will be the reason we leave.
Jon and Samantha ARE the face of BHSC. The health of the club is in doubt when management resorts to firing two such employees at once with no reasonable explanation. Hire a mediator and get them back before this blows up beyond the ability for the GM to maintain credibility.
Mr. Cronberg has constantly attacked Jon as well as Samantha. They must be reinstated.
Sam was the reason we joined. She knew our kids names. Our kids love her and go into her office every visit.
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I understand that members may not know the entire story, but this is our club and we want Jon and Sam back and Russ gone; unless we are given a valid reason why that cannot be. We deserve the truth . We pay the dues.... we should certainly have a say in who works with and for us.