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The Ask Interval International forum was established as a means of posting questions to and getting direct answers from Craig Urbine, Vice President Member Services, Interval International. At the end of 2003 Craig announced the end of his participation in this forum. No replacement representative has been provided by Interval International, so this forum has been closed to further posts. For current discussion about II see the other forums on the board, especially Exchanging.
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CraigU TUG Member Posts: 2331 From: Miami, Florida USA Registered: Jun 2002	posted 12-31-2003 07:58 With a heavy heart, I must announce my "retirement" from the TUG bulletin boards. I cannot find the words to express my appreciation for the support provided throughout the years. I feel like I have made many new friends which wouldn't have been possible without this site. Although we will not have an official presence on these boards, at this time, we may continue to monitor the exchange boards for TUG member feedback. I would like to take the opportunity to wish all of you a healthy and prosperous Happy New Year! Best wishes to all. ------------------ Craig Urbine Vice President Member Services Interval International IP: Logged
Dani Moderator TUG Volunteer Posts: 4974 From: New York Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 08:14 Craig, I am so sorry to hear this. Your participation on this board has been invaluable. I know that it made me take a second look at II and I am sure glad that I did. You will be missed. ------------------ Danielle IP: Logged
gmarine TUG Member Posts: 1061 From: long island,ny Village at St James Club,Antigua Renaissance Aruba Westgate VV, Registered: Mar 2002	posted 12-31-2003 08:22 I too appreciate your participation but I am curious as to why you are leaving the boards. It seems a lot of good customer service has come from this and I am sure many members, including myself, have chosen to renew memberships based at least partly on your participation. Is the reason you are leaving the boards something you could share with us? Just curious, you will be missed. Happy New Year. IP: Logged
Fern Modena TUG Member Posts: 7601 From: Southern Nevada Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 09:43 Craig, We'll miss your participation here. Perhaps you'll find the time in your busy schedule to CHAT sometimes. We don't talk about timeshare all that much; mainly its a bunch of friends who get together and CHAT, somewhat like the old *Prodigy gang. Take care of yourself, my friend. Fern ------------------ Fern Modena Timeshare-guru.com ŠMy words are my own, please don't use them without my permission. IP: Logged
EdB TUG Member Posts: 7145 From: Arizona Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 10:12 Sometimes you don't don't know what you've got till it's gone. Craig, we will sorely miss your participation here. You've helped many people and made some lasting friendships. Thank you for your assistance, and best of luck to you. Ed Bott TUG BBS Administrator IP: Logged
davesdog TUG Member Posts: 130 From: Harrisburg, PA USA Registered: Nov 2001	posted 12-31-2003 10:30 Good luck with whatever your new project is !! [This message has been edited by davesdog (edited 12-31-2003).] IP: Logged
EdB TUG Member Posts: 7145 From: Arizona Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 10:35 [deleted response to post that was changed by original poster] [This message has been edited by EdB (edited 12-31-2003).] IP: Logged
KenK Moderator TUG Volunteer Posts: 4654 From: Nep.City, NJ/Hlwd,Fl Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 12:16 Thanks Craig for all your help, advise and information while you volunteered your free time to help us Tuggers (and non Tuggers) get the most from our II memberships, (and T/S in general). Your helpful & informative posts will be missed by all. I hope you will sometimes sign onto the Ferns Sunday night chats, as Fern has suggested. Hope you & family have a great New Year as well. ------------------ Ken K PS: Win a week with your TUG Winning Review submission: Award Week IP: Logged
pryder TUG Member Posts: 966 From: Hermon, Maine Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 13:06 Craig, It's a sad day here---I looked at the II Topic Board every time I searched TUG. You will be greatly missed!!! Pat ------------------ Owner: Lakeview, WV IP: Logged
pwrshift TUG Member Posts: 2764 From: Toronto Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 14:30 Craig...very sorry to see you leave. Your participation on TUG has done so much for Interval's image, which was quite tarnished before you joined in. I can imagine it took a lot of your time, and that many of the posts were somewhat repetitive, but it is, indeed, a sad day for us to see you leave. Hopefully you are staying on with II as they definitely need an ambassador such as you. Best wishes. Brian ------------------ Those who dream most, do most. IP: Logged
TTom Moderator TUG Volunteer Posts: 1312 From: Brooklyn, NY Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 15:26 Although I am not an II member, nor have I frequented this board, I am VERY saddened by this message. I have frequently heard your praises sung throughout this site, often being held up as a model for other organizations. I am more than certain you will be sorely missed, but I wish you the best. You have added enormously to the TUG family. Tom IP: Logged
jfitz TUG Member Posts: 439 From: Sewell, NJ, USA Own at Pelican, St. Maarten (PRC) wks. 23 & 24, Flagship, Atlantic City (RFH) float red Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 15:36 Craig: You will be sorely missed. Your participation has been an invaluable help to me and many of my fellow TUGers. I appreciate how much of your time this has taken and I thank you for caring enough to go the extra mile. I know that you have personally stuck your neck out on a number of occasions when you thought it was the right thing to do. Thanks, Joe IP: Logged
frenchieinme TUG Member Posts: 1838 From: Biddeford,ME,USA; Owner :Orlando,FL,, USA Registered: Jun 2002	posted 12-31-2003 18:31 Craig, I really enjoyed your thoughful and dedicated postings on this board. I really looked forward to what you had to say. This was my second stop after the Florida forum. You are a true gentlemen and this is truly our loss. However, we are enriched by having our paths cross. Don't be a stranger and keep in touch. God bless! IP: Logged
Dean TUG Member Posts: 2683 From: Disney's Old Key West, Marriott's Grande Ocean, Marriott's Harbour Pt. and La Cabana, Aruba Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 18:43 Sorry to see you go, your presence has been much appreciated. ------------------ Dean My Home Page IP: Logged
JeffW TUG Member Posts: 1564 From: Philadelphia Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 20:02 Not to distract from expressions of appreciation for Craig, but does his leaving effectively mean the Ask II forum will be removed? Without an official TUG presence, it seems like II questions will go back to being posted (and unofficially answered) in the Exchanges forum. Jeff IP: Logged
libraria99 TUG Member Posts: 277 From: From: Warrensburg, Missouri Owner: Branson Yacht Club; Cabins at Green Mountain Registered: Jun 2003	posted 12-31-2003 20:25 Craig, I am truly sad to hear this. I've never posted in this forum, but am a newbie owner. After using my two timeshares in 2004, I would be looking into joining II. It was always comforting to me to know you were here in case I have questions in the future. My fellow TUGgers: Possibly now a knowledgable person could find time to put together that II FAQ list. IP: Logged
Born2Travel TUG Member Posts: 268 From: Oregon, Owner Kuleana Club, (2) Worldmark, Seapointer, S.A., Foxrun (3), Glenmore Sands, SA, Sudwala, SA, Sandpiper-OR Coast Registered: Jun 2001	posted 12-31-2003 21:01 Craig, Your advice and information has been invaluable. You will be missed. As others have stated, without your participation on this board, many of us would not have become II members. You were a source of great information for us and we knew we could count on you for clarification and the answers we needed to our questions. This is truly a loss for TUG. IP: Logged
Steve83014 Administrator TUG Volunteer Posts: 941 From: Salt Lake City, Utah Own: Marriott's Sunset Pointe, Hilton Head Island, SC Registered: Dec 2000	posted 12-31-2003 22:09 Craig, Thank you for your participation here on TUG! I have read the Ask II Forum with great interest. It has been extremely helpful. Thank you for taking your time to share with us. You will be missed! Best wishes in the new year. Steve IP: Logged
pedro47 TUG Member Posts: 546 From: East Coast VA Registered: Jan 2001	posted 01-01-2004 05:06 Great Job !! You gave us excellent information. You will be miss. [This message has been edited by pedro47 (edited 01-02-2004).] IP: Logged
EdB TUG Member Posts: 7145 From: Arizona Registered: Dec 2000	posted 01-01-2004 05:40 quote: Originally posted by JeffW: Not to distract from expressions of appreciation for Craig, but does his leaving effectively mean the Ask II forum will be removed? Without an official TUG presence, it seems like II questions will go back to being posted (and unofficially answered) in the Exchanges forum. Jeff Yes, this forum is now closed, and we no longer have an "official" source of information about II. This board will remain available on a "read only" basis and a FAQ will be compiled based on information contained here. Ed Bott TUG BBS Administrator IP: Logged
MarTN TUG Member Posts: 1590 From: Murfreesboro, TN. Owner: Swallowtail, Hilton Head Island Registered: May 2001	posted 01-01-2004 07:12 Craig, Thank you for the time and effort you put in here. This board was always my 2nd stop after the Lounge. With the Swallowtail situation, you have provided helpful information several times. Hope things go well for you. ------------------ Mary IP: Logged
fnewman TUG Member Posts: 1163 From: Dublin, GA USA Owner: Cypress Pointe I (floating), CP II (UDI), Sunterra Powhatan (52) Registered: May 2002	posted 01-01-2004 08:04 Is it possible that someone else at II could take over the monitoring of this board? The benefit to members and II alike is huge !! Thanks ------------------ Frank Newman IP: Logged
J&A TUG Member Posts: 47 From: Bucks County, PA, USA: ManorClub-Marriott(mult) Phuket-Marriott(mult) Registered: Aug 2002	posted 01-01-2004 08:16 Craig, we also have really appreciated the support that you and II have given us through this forum. Is there any chance that II might add a similar forum to the www.intervalworld.com site? J&A IP: Logged

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