Wyndhan Owner Meeting Live Webcast

[Silverdollar]

If you want to watch the Wyndham Annual Owners Meeting Live Webcast information can be found in two places, on the Dashboard and in the What’s Happening section of the new website. It states, "You can be a part of the AOM experience, no matter where you are! The live webcast of your 2017 Annual Owners Meeting is set for Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. ET."

 

[spackler]

Would there be a point to watching? Spending a few hours listening to false promises by tone-deaf executives seems like a waste of time.

It's not like they'll allow any sort of Q&A or feedback.

 

[Richelle]

Would there be a point to watching? Spending a few hours listening to false promises by tone-deaf executives seems like a waste of time.

It's not like they'll allow any sort of Q&A or feedback.

I'm hoping there will be some ticked off Owners who will make things interesting.

 

[Silverdollar]

Would there be a point to watching? Spending a few hours listening to false promises by tone-deaf executives seems like a waste of time.

It's not like they'll allow any sort of Q&A or feedback.

I'm curious on two fronts. First, I want to see what management has to say about the website debacle. And, second, how owners handle themselves at the meeting, even though there is not supposed to be Q&A or feedback. Will there be open defiance by owners due to the many frustrations related to the new website?

 

[Nomad34]

Will this include the trust owners?

 

[ronparise]

Will this include the trust owners?

It is specifically a meeting of the fairshare owners association. And to be a member of that hoa you must have assigned your use rights to the fairshare trust

So owners of club Wyndham plus; club Wyndham Select (UDI or converted weeks), Club Wyndham Access, Presidential Reserve, and Margaritaville are invited

 

[Nomad34]

Yes, mine are all in the trust.

 

[Silverdollar]

It is specifically a meeting of the fairshare owners association. And to be a member of that hoa you must have assigned your use rights to the fairshare trust

So owners of club Wyndham plus; club Wyndham Select (UDI or converted weeks), Club Wyndham Access, Presidential Reserve, and Margaritaville are invited

Thanks Ron. I see the owners meeting as kinda a big deal. It will be the first time owners will have hear from management since the website launch and the first time for owners to express themselves in an open forum.

I am VIP Platinum and have been with Wyndham (formerly Fairfield) for 34 years. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. The revamped website and other recent changes have been the ugliest I have seen IMO. In recent weeks, I have read hundreds, if not thousands, of posts here and on other sites dealing with these issues. This has affected a lot people and I don't see it settling down anytime soon.

I can't make it to the meeting, but plan to watch the webcast. I'm curious to know who may be going, or planning to watch the webcast.

 

[erniecrews]

I plan on going. I remember when we used to get together the evening before on Wyndham or Fairfield, usually at Bonnet Creek or Grand Desert and have a few cocktails and generally have a good time. I also remember when we used to have a VIP Platinum breakfast before the meeting - no longer - but I still go to all the annual meetings and usually have a good time, but I long for the old days.

I agree the website is awful and can't imagine any VIP or inspiring to become VIP would purchase any additional points thru Wyndham.

 

[Nomad34]

Thanks Ron. I see the owners meeting as kinda a big deal. It will be the first time owners will have hear from management since the website launch and the first time for owners to express themselves in an open forum.

I am VIP Platinum and have been with Wyndham (formerly Fairfield) for 34 years. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. The revamped website and other recent changes have been the ugliest I have seen IMO. In recent weeks, I have read hundreds, if not thousands, of posts here and on other sites dealing with these issues. This has affected a lot people and I don't see it settling down anytime soon.

I can't make it to the meeting, but plan to watch the webcast. I'm curious to know who may be going, or planning to watch the webcast.

Aren't you a member of the trust or did you get mixed up with a trick or two by a salesman?

I plan on going. I remember when we used to get together the evening before on Wyndham or Fairfield, usually at Bonnet Creek or Grand Desert and have a few cocktails and generally have a good time. I also remember when we used to have a VIP Platinum breakfast before the meeting - no longer - but I still go to all the annual meetings and usually have a good time, but I long for the old days.

I agree the website is awful and can't imagine any VIP or inspiring to become VIP would purchase any additional points thru Wyndham.

Especially since Wyndham no longer has anything about VIP in the directories now.

 

[paxsarah]

Especially since Wyndham no longer has anything about VIP in the directories now.

What do you mean by that? There's plenty on VIP in the last full directory (14-15) and several VIP benefits are also addressed in the new supplement (17-18), but only as it relates to changes from the 14-15 policies. Additionally, VIP information is all over the knowledge base of the new website.

 

[Nomad34]

What do you mean by that? There's plenty on VIP in the last full directory (14-15) and several VIP benefits are also addressed in the new supplement (17-18), but only as it relates to changes from the 14-15 policies. Additionally, VIP information is all over the knowledge base of the new website.

Nothing in the glossary about VIP in the latest directory that I got this year after the trust withdrew.

 

[Jan M.]

I plan on going. I remember when we used to get together the evening before on Wyndham or Fairfield, usually at Bonnet Creek or Grand Desert and have a few cocktails and generally have a good time. I also remember when we used to have a VIP Platinum breakfast before the meeting - no longer - but I still go to all the annual meetings and usually have a good time, but I long for the old days.

I agree the website is awful and can't imagine any VIP or inspiring to become VIP would purchase any additional points thru Wyndham.

Did you get the email yesterday from Wyndham about the meeting? No more nice lunch; just light hors d' oeuvres served at various locations this year. No mention was made of wine so I'm guessing that won't be offered this year either. I noticed that they worded this as we can snack as we browse. Does that likely mean there won't be tables for us to sit at and visit with other owners?

We have to go to different floors for some things. Was this intentional to discourage people from attending the different talks and discussion groups? With the large number of people attending getting to the different floors on the elevators will likely be time consuming and generally a pain. There may be a few more tables/vendors this year but is anyone expecting there to be a lot more than in previous years?

I'm staying at Cypress Palms this year as that is where a friend is staying. Today's email has a link to sign up for the shuttle from the resort. It leaves the resort at 8am, leaves the meeting at 3:30pm and then you still have to ride the shuttle back to Cypress Palms. That makes for a long day. I'm really missing staying at Bonnet Creek with a 5-10 minute walk from my unit over to the meeting.

The one very nice thing is that I can register/sign in for the meeting on Tuesday afternoon at Cypress Palms. But again I'm wondering if they are doing that to keep us from talking to each other while we wait in line to sign in the morning of the meeting.

Thanks Wyndham! If we weren't already unhappy about the numerous issues we've been experiencing since the advent of the new website now you've done everything you can to ruin an annual event many of us looked forward to and really enjoyed.

 

[erniecrews]

Yes I received the email - see below -however the event is not at the Hilton, it is downtown at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center,so we will all be driving or enjoying the bus ride, I am going to opt for the Bus ride this year. We can talk on the elevators...

"We're so glad you're joining us for this year’s FairShare Vacation Owners Association Annual Meeting, and we want your experience to be the best possible! This event offers you the exciting opportunity to get to know your club — live and in person. You'll have a chance to mingle with your ownership community, chat with experienced and knowledgeable CLUB WYNDHAM® representatives and participate in club education.

This year’s venue, the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, is a chic and unique downtown Orlando location — it’s five floors bustling with CLUB WYNDHAM activity, surely creating an event to remember! Complimentary shuttle service to and from the event will be offered at select Orlando area resorts – stay tuned for more information. Please keep in mind that attendees opting to drive to the venue may experience typical downtown congestion and paid parking options will be limited. We're so glad you're joining us for this year’s FairShare Vacation Owners Association Annual Meeting, and we want your experience to be the best possible! This event offers you the exciting opportunity to get to know your club — live and in person. You'll have a chance to mingle with your ownership community, chat with experienced and knowledgeable CLUB WYNDHAM® representatives and participate in club education.

This year’s venue, the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, is a chic and unique downtown Orlando location — it’s five floors bustling with CLUB WYNDHAM activity, surely creating an event to remember! Complimentary shuttle service to and from the event will be offered at select Orlando area resorts – stay tuned for more information. Please keep in mind that attendees opting to drive to the venue may experience typical downtown congestion and paid parking options will be limited."

 

[Sandi Bo]

Anyone know how late it goes?

Edit.. oh, nevermind. I see Jan has 3:30 in her post.

Are there any plans for people to get together outside the meeting? I'm happy to help organize something. This will be my first owners meeting (is this kind of like jury duty)?

 

[rickandcindy23]

Are there any plans for people to get together outside the meeting? I'm happy to help organize something. This will be my first owners meeting (is this kind of like jury duty)?

You want to know if you can talk to other owners? I sure hope no one gets arrested for talking about Wyndham outside of the meeting.

We won't be there. I don't care what excuses they give. I would love to see what some owners are going to say about being shut down.

 

[ronparise]

Nothing in the glossary about VIP in the latest directory that I got this year after the trust withdrew.

What do you mean when you say: "...after the trust withdrew"?

To my knowledge nothing has changed regarding the structure of the club. The trust is the same trust as it always was

 

[Nomad34]

Still trying to get answers about the 25 years of service that appeared on my MF papers this past year. My last purchase to my trust was the Great Smokies Lodge in 2012 which voted to exit from CWA program in November 2016. 1966-1991 equals 25 years of Fairfield (fairshare vacation owners association trust)

 

[Jan M.]

Anyone know how late it goes?

Edit.. oh, nevermind. I see Jan has 3:30 in her post.

Are there any plans for people to get together outside the meeting? I'm happy to help organize something. This will be my first owners meeting (is this kind of like jury duty)?

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(doors open at 10:15 a.m.) General Session & Giveaways
(Must be present to win)
Location: Disney Theater (Tier 1 & 2)
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Appetizers/Refreshments
Location: Tiers 1, 2, 3 & 4
12:00 - 3:30 p.m. CLUB WYNDHAM Open House Participants
Location: Tiers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Owner Help Center
Location: De Vos Family Room (Tier 3)
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Education Sessions
The World at Your Fingertips (RCI)
Hidden Gems of Your Membership (Wyndham Rewards)
Location: Disney Theater (Tier 1)
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Education Sessions
Finding Your Way: Understanding Your Membership
Location: De Vos Family Room (Tier 3)
12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
1:25 - 1:55 p.m.
2:10 - 2:40 p.m.
2:50 - 3:20 p.m. Executive Roundtables
Location: Donor Room (Tier 2)
2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Bus Departure - Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort
3:30 p.m. Bus Departure - Star Island & Wyndham Cypress Palms

 

[erniecrews]

It is not Jury Duty at all, you will like it. It really is a lot of fun, even in the abbreviated format.

I arrive Tuesday around 7:30 PM and depart Friday around 9AM. I am open in getting together either Tuesday Night or Wednesday morning. I am staying in Tower 6, 3 bdrm presidential reserve - I hope.

 

[Larry M]

I am VIP Platinum and have been with Wyndham (formerly Fairfield) for 34 years. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. The revamped website and other recent changes have been the ugliest I have seen IMO. In recent weeks, I have read hundreds, if not thousands, of posts here and on other sites dealing with these issues. This has affected a lot people and I don't see it settling down anytime soon.

Well, I got out of Wyndham several years ago so I'm not familiar with website debacle beyond what I've read here. But my vote for the ugliest change was when they flat-out cancelled the internal exchange program claiming low usage after deliberately taking a series of steps (price hikes, fewer eligible properties, no catalogs) to make it less enticing.

 

[nicemann]

Sad, I was hoping to watch it while I was at work but now they scheduled an all day meeting. Wanted to see the show they put on. I am sure people will be posting here what happened.

 

[ronparise]

The annual meeting is underway and they have already referenced the problems with the new website

 

[schoolmarm]

I'm livestreaming now! We'll see how long I last!

 

[iaminak]

Is anyone else watching?!? I hope the 2 old guys pop up and give him a hard time too!!!