Conference 7.286::golf

    Be prepared for big bucks. A friend of mine is a member there and
    his yearly fee is about $2500. He also must spend at least $50 on
    food per month there. Then there's the initiation fee...
    
    I would guess that WCC is like any other private club. You need
    to be introduced by a member and then your name has to sit on the
    bulletin board for a month to make sure that there are no objections
    to you joining. So, you find a member, he submits you as a candidate,
    someone seconds that motion, and poof, in 30 days you should be
    in.
    
    Mike

    BTW, I almost forgot. I think my friend mentioned something like
    the yearly fee was $2500 if you are under 32 years old. If you are
    over 32, then it costs something like $3500.
    
    Mike

     I'll try to help you out, but remember that my comments may seem
    somewhat editorialized.
     First of all, you're not going to get any help going this (the Notes
    file) route, because I haven't met anyone in DEC who belongs to
    anyplace good. If they do, they're not going to jump in and sponsor
    someone they don't know and risk possible embarrassment in the event
    that the new member turns out to be a bad fit at their club.
     Second, the dining room minimum at Worcester is probably closer
    to $100 per month, and may not include booze. It may also be in
    effect year round.
     Third, I'm certain the initiation is at least $5k.
     Fourth, you'll probably need at least three sponsors, and if the
    membership is closed (which it probably is), you're looking at a
    2-3 year wait. Incidentally, ,after your name is posted on the board,
    it is brought up at a meeting, and if someone then vetoes you, you're
    history. This, by the way, is how many private clubs work.
     If you're still interested, inquire about becoming a social member
    first. Their are scaled down fees attendant to that which will apply
    towards your golf membership, and you do get some golf privileges.
    The "blood test" I described above still applies, however.
     I've been to Worcester many times, and to a lot of better places
    as well, but in the final analysis they are all similar when it
    comes to accepting new members. by the way, if I were going to join
    a club in this area, I'd look at Oak Hill in Fitchburg, and go the
    Social member route. Great course, great people, great Pro and good
    facilities.
    
    Hope this helps,
    
    Jack. 

    Re .3:
    
    The dining room fee minimum is $50 per month according to my friend.
    However, as you guessed, this is $50 per month for 12 months.
    
    As I mentioned before, he pays $2500 per year as a membership fee
    only because he is under 32 years old. After 32, he will pay $3500.
    These are direct price quotes from him.
    
    Mike