Chairman Level

[Kalaki2]

I think you're misunderstanding Doug. He appears to be saying that being able to bank out 24mos with Chairman's Club makes a difference when he's unable to get the higher-points-cost (ie oceanfront, gulf front, etc) views for reservations, which translates to a longer usage period for the surplus points not used for the unavailable views. I didn't read his post as an expectation that Chairman's Club confers intangible privileges or extra trinkets.

Although, even though I know not to expect it, over the years our CC status has been mentioned by the front desk staff when I thanked them for good unit placements, and twice we were greeted in a unit by a bottle of wine and thank-you message from the GM that mentioned CC status. I appreciate when it happens but don't make any demands that it should.

Thank you. We just bought a bundle which took us to Chairman level. This forum has so much great advise I was hoping to get some feedback from all you knowledgeable people.

 

[Kalaki2]

We were Chairman’s level from the start until last year. We were told we were grandfathered, but after deeding back properties and buying points. Because we fell short of the new requirements we were demoted.

I tell this story because everyone’s life changes dictate how they travel. We are now doing more cruising and fewer timeshares, but typically better views, larger units or resorts that require more points. The big change for us is the extra banking period. We were not always recipients of great room views (especially Ocean Point, Maui Ocean and Kauai Beach Club), so even being Chairmen’s levels was not alway a guaranteed best room view.

But with the change to doing fewer timeshares stays requiring more points, we were letting points accumulate. Now we have to keep an eye on what’s expiring. never had to do that before.

Enjoy those extra 6 months!!

Thank you!

 

[Kalaki2]

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I have 12 MKO weeks unenrolled and I wouldn't pay $50K to enroll them all. For others it would make sense. I will just rent out whatever MKO weeks I can't use. That will at least cover MF and profit at least $100 per week, if not more.

Cannot justify paying MVC over $4K each week to be able to convert to Abound points. I will not deposit these weeks with II as the MF is to high. So no savings on II exchange fees. Only savings will be is on the lock off fee. $90 lock off fee would take almost 47 years without the time value of money to break even.

Thank you Frank. You are so knowledgeable!

 

[Kalaki2]

I think you are saying you spend extra points to get special views, etc. but not because of any Chairman's Club status or privilege. I don't see much benefit to Chairman level over the level below it. Chairman level does allow you to pay an extra annual fee. You don't get a fancy badge, gold hat, headband, towel, or special swim trunks emblazoned with Chairman's Club. Sorry.

We were asking to make sure we don't overlook anything important. Appreciate your response.