posted 02-03-2005 22:21            

The bylaws are clear in Section c(5):

5. Time Frame for Making a Reservation. Vacation Credit reservations may be made up to 13 months before the first day of the reserved period, and may extend beyond 13 months if the stay is continuous and uninterrupted. Vacation Credit reservations under the REA may be made up to 11 months before the first day of the reserved period, and may extend beyond 11 months if the stay is continuous and uninterrupted. Bonus Time reservations may be made up to 14 days before the first day of the reservation period. When a Bonus Time reservation is for a Guest to occupy the Unit without the presence of the Owner for any days of the reserved period, then the reservation must not be made until five (5) days before the first day of the reserved period.

They can't just change the rules without an owner vote on a change to the bylaws. I highlighted the "13 month" rule as that is another "rumor" of this so-called Diamond level. Some sort of preferential treatment to give them booking ability beyond that or first right to properties at the 13 month window.

With TrendWest's history of legal problems, they would be foolish to try and do something so blatantly against the Club bylaws.

posted 02-04-2005 07:39            

There's no way to attach files here.

posted 02-04-2005 11:01               

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Originally posted by RichM:
I posted a copy over on the WMOwners forum in this thread:
http://www.wmowners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2371

There's no way to attach files here.

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Rich, thanks! I just downloaded them.

posted 02-04-2005 12:21               

Just announced by TrendWest:

“TrendWest has decided to set a new industry standard by sending internal control agents into the field posing as married couples. These couples attend TrendWest sales presentations and grade sales reps. Grading includes 1) accuracy of facts, 2) incorrect facts, 3) incorrect assumptions and 4) flat out lies. Salesreps who are caught lying will be immediately terminated.”

Oooohhhh, how about that for a rumor!

Perry

posted 02-04-2005 12:34               

Also, again they HAVE changed the by-laws in the examples I stated above....less than 7 nights at one resort when you book multiple resorts to equal a week.....Friday/Saturday night stays...there is one more but can't think of it right now.

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posted 02-04-2005 12:49            

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Originally posted by roadsister:
Rich,
The key word is "may"...not "must" or "only", I think that is where the law doesn't stand a chance. This will be interesting.

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It may say "may be made", but it also says "up to" which rules out anything beyond their 13 month or 14 day limit.

posted 02-04-2005 14:05               

Example: 13 months out is when reservations are open. There is probably nothing wrong with TW adding a VIP early reservation waiting list of 30 days. That way VIP members get to place their names on a waiting list for any resort and then at the 13 month mark, they are placed first in line for reservations. Simple.

Perry

posted 02-04-2005 14:25            

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Originally posted by PerryM:
There is probably nothing wrong with TW adding a VIP early reservation waiting list of 30 days.

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Section C
1 . Reservation Booking Order. Requests For reservations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 1.800.457.0103 during regular Club business hours, rhich are currently Monday through Friday, 6:OO a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 6100 a.m. to 5:OO p.m., or by fax co 425.498.3676.

Maybe they can word a VIP "pre" waiting list into that, but it seems pretty clear that no member/owner gets preferential reservation request treatment over another.

posted 02-04-2005 15:18               

The club guidelines, in Section C, define the reservation process and rules pertaining to reservations, including timeframe for making reservations, length of stay, etc. The guidelines are the operating rules of the club, which are clearly defined in the bylaws, Section 4.1(a)(iii) as being under the power and responsibility of the board of directors. A vote of the owners is not required to change the guidelines.

The club guidelines are included in the 2004 Owners Education Handbook which can be downloaded from the official WorldMark site.

posted 02-04-2005 15:31            

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Originally posted by cotraveller:
The guidelines are the operating rules of the club, which are clearly defined in the bylaws, Section 4.1(a)(iii) as being under the power and responsibility of the board of directors. A vote of the owners is not required to change the guidelines.

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I see now...

Well, then the average owner will soon be screwed if these rumors are true as we all know where the BOD's interests lie.

posted 02-04-2005 16:04               

Clever lawyers, clever management, and clever board members can do a lot while 95% of the WM members have no idea what the heck is going on.

Just a guess.

Perry
P.S. A clever management team would wait 1/10 of a second past the opening and then dump the VIP requests into the system, thus not violating any bylaws. Just an example.

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posted 02-05-2005 06:24               

I can tell you that Fairfield acquisition and management of the Equivest Vacation and Travel Club has not been good for EVTC owners.

posted 02-05-2005 08:25               

Were any details released about the VIP?

Perry