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Marci · Last edited by Marci on Mon 18 Aug 2008 12:34 pm; edited 6 times in total

OK, you guys got me. I have succumbed to the peer pressure Mr. Green

I am going to submit my name as a candidate for the WorldMark Board of Directors.

Before anyone gets worried about me going against Philip and splitting the vote --- NOT A CHANCE. I have talked this out with Philip at great length. As he posted in the BOD nomination thread, he is unable to run this year.

This is the candidate statement that I will be submitting to the Board:

I love WorldMark! It has changed my life … over 265 nights reserved in seven years! Yet I am alarmed by recent trends:
.....-More credits required for inferior construction & mediocre locations
.....-Record fee increases with declining customer service
.....-Developer’s questionable use of resorts - “Party Weekends”, public rentals
.....-Election manipulation and process irregularities
.....-Restricted access to information by and between owners
.....-Significant errors in financial and Vacation Credit accounting
.....-Existing owners subjected to high-pressure sales

Why isn’t our Board protecting owners? Four of our five directors have a conflict of interest: close professional ties to Wyndham (our Developer/Manager). Each of these problems benefits Wyndham AT OUR EXPENSE. We MUST elect an independent Board without conflicting allegiences.

Why elect me to that Board? I am respected among owners. I have an established working relationship with the Board. I will work to achieve an independent Board without destroying the important business relationship between Developer and Club. I recognize and respect Wyndham’s right to make a profit – but NOT at owners’ expense. Though passionate about WorldMark, I can separate emotional considerations and identify the legal, organizational and economic basis of issues, then rationally discuss issues with people on both sides and help each to see the other’s viewpoint.

While my goal to achieve an independent Board is clear and unchangeable, I will work through cooperation and mutual respect - not combat.

My specific qualifications include:
.....-Twenty years in the commercial real estate industry:
..........Property management for apartment, office, retail, and condominium developments.
..........Management of multi-million dollar construction loans.
..........Financial records and reporting to property owners.
..........Preparation and enforcement of Bylaws and Declarations for commercial condominium developments.
.....-Chosen by our Board for the WorldMark Owner Advisory Committee.
.....-Heavily involved in the development and operation of www.wmowners.com, a “By Owners, For Owners”
........advocacy group dedicated to owner understanding and enjoyment of WorldMark.

I am supported by Philip Abdouch, Jim Pappas, Steve Kranker, and other past independent candidates.

350 words aren’t enough. For more details, visit me at www.Marci4WorldMarkTheClub.com or Marci4WorldMark@gmail.com.

edited to add printable version of this statement
2nd edit: added .pdf version
edit 5/5/08: added printable Z-fold brochure
edit 6/24/08: added business cards

harvrbt

bigghoggee

Wow Marci! That is some great writing there. Applause

If I didn't know you from this forum my vote would've gone to you instantly after reading that writeup. Very professional done.

Marci

lconnors

Marci, with Philip not running I'm sure many are disappointed as was I. However, seeing you take up the task makes me fee much better. You will be an awesome director, a true representative of the OWNERS!

My message is: It's best to assign proxies to Philip, but if people feel that they just have to vote for somebody, Marci Tribe is that person.

Best of luck Marci.

JimP

Marci,

I am delighted that you chose to run. You are going to be a great candidate. I even changed my signature especially for you!

/Jim

LLW

Woo Hoo! Assign your proxies to Philip Abdouch and help elect MARCI FOR WORLDMARK!

Proxies that you have previously assigned will be effective for 3 years. If you have purchased a new account since the last election, you will need to assign those proxies to Philip.

worldmark fan

Marci, this is great. Applause

RemohDad

That is awesome Marci! Thank you for being willing to take on this task. Thank you for coordinating with the previous candidates, since I believe that any division of Owner efforts to elect an independent candidate will fail without a unified effort for a single candidate.

You have my support. Good luck!

philandjan

I am happy that you decided to run.

DF

Marci,

Thanks for throwing your hat in the ring! You have our support & now I'll be telling other owners about you when I tell them about this website.

Enjoy every day,

drguy

Marci-
Thank you for making the leap! Why don't you begin your own proxy campaign? You may collect many more than Philip and increase your odds.
Guy

Matt

Thanks for running for BOD Marci. You have my vote. That being said, as we rally to get an independent elected to the BOD, having Philip collecting proxies but not knowing who they will go to may deter assignment of said proxies. It also will give the appearance that there is not consensus around one candidate. I do like the proxy assignment method as it gives Philip visibility of the number of proxies assigned and voted for a particular candidate. I understand why the last minute decision is made. I am just pointing out that this approach makes it more difficult to have a very focused effort directed to the support of one candidate very early on.

I also want to chime in and thank those Owners that have dedicated so much of their time and effort toward the betterment of the Worldmark Experience. This includes those that manage this website and "chat room" ROFL!

, those that have done so much research and sharing of insights, those that have interfaced with the management company of the day, etc. I will undoubtedly forget somebody if I try to list names. We all know who they are. Sincerely - thank you! Applause

Marci

N

I'm behind you all the way...regardless of how people choose to do it....vote, assign their proxy.....whatever, YOU are the candidate that understands the issues, the problems and the intricacies of being a WM owner.

In your own words!

GO

FIGHT

WIN