Letter from Polynesian Isles Re: DRI

[csalter2]

Watch Out!

I don't have any interest in Polynesian Isles, but I will make one suggestion to their owners, "WATCH OUT".

If a major corporation like DRI is placing the kind of information in writing and sending it to you in a very formal manner of communication, then as an owner or someone who has to make a big decision like that Board does, had better have all of the facts straight.

I believe that the owners will suffer because I believe that DRI is sharing the truth about the HOA's preparedness since they were keeping the books. That is a lot of money that DRI is saying they carried. If they weren't, then they would not put that in writing knowing that they could be taken to court on anthing written in that document.

 

[DianeNYS]

Hey, John...

Do you have any opinions (that you can share here) about the letter DRI sent to us Poly I Owners (the one posted a few posts above this one)? It sure does seem pretty foreboding to me, making me very worried about new/extra costs that will magically appear the moment SPM takes over management of the Resort. In your experience with a HOA taking over their Resort and/or changing management companies, do terrible things tend to follow? I don't remember any "sky is falling" moments at Cypress Pointe, but what do I know?

Thanks for keeping an eye on this thread, and for giving your opinion when you could...It means more to me than you can know...Thanks!

 

[timeos2]

Chicken Little won't be needed

Do you have any opinions (that you can share here) about the letter DRI sent to us Poly I Owners (the one posted a few posts above this one)? It sure does seem pretty foreboding to me, making me very worried about new/extra costs that will magically appear the moment SPM takes over management of the Resort. In your experience with a HOA taking over their Resort and/or changing management companies, do terrible things tend to follow? I don't remember any "sky is falling" moments at Cypress Pointe, but what do I know?

Thanks for keeping an eye on this thread, and for giving your opinion when you could...It means more to me than you can know...Thanks!

There are always two sides to every story and timeshare management arguments are no exception. Will there be areas where DRI may have excelled and SPM struggle? Absolutely. But hopefully there will be more where SPM does a superior job given the chance and owner support.

I would not expect that new costs will suddenly appear if the Board has done their homework before making this change. But do be aware that if things were poorly handled - things like collections, maintenance, upgrades, etc - a new management may rightfully say to do it right will require more dollars. Hopefully they will find areas (staffing, commodity costs, service contracts, etc) where there can be savings so any impact will be minimal.

It sounds like DRI has decided the battle isn't worth it. As they hold a significant number of intervals if they really thought the sky would fall they wouldn't give up without an all out fight to the end. They will be paying the same rate for theirs as you do for yours, but they have a much bigger overall bill. Money thrown away in fighting costs both sides and does nothing to improve a resort. Let the new group have a go at it and, should they fail, find someone better next time. My guess is that's the approach DRI has decided makes the most sense financially.

I would certainly keep an eye on things and make your Board members responsible and hopefully responsive, but overall you should be fine. Best wishes to all at Poly for a bright resort future and manageable fees. Lets hope your Board has made a wise rather than emotional choice. And kudos to DRI for recognizing the need to move on with whats best for the resort in the long run. You'll all have a new benchmark to measure against when the next contract comes due. It goes quicker than you think. All options should be on the table in a very open process when that rolls around.

 

[DianeNYS]

Thanks, John

There are always two sides to every story and timeshare management arguments are no exception. Will there be areas where DRI may have excelled and SPM struggle? Absolutely. But hopefully there will be more where SPM does a superior job given the chance and owner support.
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It sounds like DRI has decided the battle isn't worth it. As they hold a significant number of intervals if they really thought the sky would fall they wouldn't give up without an all out fight to the end. They will be paying the same rate for theirs as you do for yours, but they have a much bigger overall bill. Money thrown away in fighting costs both sides and does nothing to improve a resort. Let the new group have a go at it and, should they fail, find someone better next time. My guess is that's the approach DRI has decided makes the most sense financially.
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I value your opinion and experience, and what you say makes sense. DRI's decision to let the management gig go, surprised me--you're probably right that it wasn't worth the struggle and $$$$ to fight it anymore. I'm glad it's over (it IS, right?)...Now I just hope it all ends well. I've learned a lot through all of this, and do plan on keeping in touch with my HOA Board members. Now that I have all their names and emails and some of their phone numbers, it shouldn't be too hard. You really have been helpful during this ordeal Thanks, again...

 

[AwayWeGo]

Yahoo.

I've learned a lot through all of this, and do plan on keeping in touch with my HOA Board members. Now that I have all their names and emails and some of their phone numbers, it shouldn't be too hard.

Some timeshare HOA-BODs get effective use out of the "Groups" feature over at Yahoo Dot Com as a way of making information available to owners & as a means of 2-way communication between the owners & the HOA-BOD -- not to mention a fun way for owners to interact among themselves.

If your HOA-BOD isn't already doing that, you might want to think about suggesting that they give it some consideration.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[DianeNYS]

Very good idea!

Some timeshare HOA-BODs get effective use out of the "Groups" feature over at Yahoo Dot Com as a way of making information available to owners & as a means of 2-way communication between the owners & the HOA-BOD -- not to mention a fun way for owners to interact among themselves.

If your HOA-BOD isn't already doing that, you might want to consider suggesting that they give it some consideration.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

Thanks, Alan~~That's a very good idea! I've never been on any Yahoo Groups (heard of them, of course)...I'll try to find out if they have one there already. TUG really does have some very knowledgeable, helpful members; it's why I came here first with my initial questions! I appreciate your contributions to this thread, also...

 

[rickandcindy23]

Did anyone ever find a Yahoo group for Polynesian Isles owners? If so, I would like to join for my friend who owns there and is deaf. She has lots of questions about the new management company.