RCI Suspended Eagle Village Tamiment

[FloRidatraveler2007]

I appreciate your perspectives and information. I can only monitor the information as it comes in like everyone else.

Mr Oakes,

While we have your attention. Do you mind giving us some background on these new 'boardmembers'? Are they even aware that you have placed them on the board? If you do not feel like you need to divulge this information, I'm sure some of our more resourceful board members can search for the professional backgrounds on the 3 newest 'boardmembers': Kerry, Berry and Heller

 

[natalia]

I am sorry to read about the situation at the meeting.
I will say though that any property improvements/ daily changes to customer services that have been made are definitely a positive accomplishment.
I believe most of us will agree that the way EV was run over the last several years could not continue.
One question that I can’t seem to have answered: Is the same manager and office staff still employed at EV?
This topic has not been addressed or discussed by new management.
Vague comments concerning changes and improvements do not address this issue.

 

[Sammy1234]

Thank goodness we got out of this you know what show. I keep reading the post out of curiosity and I had a feeling and it looks like I was right, that John Oaks wanted people to sell back their deeds so he could have control of Eagle Village. He definitely is not the honest business man that he tries to portray and it looks like more and more people are finally opening their eyes and seeing for themselves that John Oaks has an agenda, an agenda that is going to benefit himself and not the timeshare owners. Reading the Facebook post where vendors are saying he has not paid them, definitely shows his true colors. No idea what exactly he has up his sleeve, but I can pretty much guarantee you that its not good.

 

[EagleVillage08]

I count about 170 recorded deed transfers to John's company (mine included). You can check these deed transfers at https://pikepa.avenuinsights.com/Public/pikepa/account/login You will need a free account and switch the Search Type to CONTAINS and for Name enter either EAGLE VILLAGE or his company BUSHKILL PA EAGLE VILLAGE LLC

Your Board of Directors are obligated through fiduciary duty to act in good faith interest of the owners. That includes holding regular meetings, fair elections, and producing transparent budgets. The only way possible for John to have acquired 906 deeds would be if the Board sold him at fair market value deeds held in their name. That would still require a recording to occur and that new owner (his company) to be responsible for paying the same maintenance fees assessed to all owners. Hiring a consultant and assigning his company the ability to manage the property is not the same as being an owner. That alone would not give him voting rights.

I hope that ownership hasn't fallen to the point where 170 deeds is a majority stake. Owners are entitled to view the ownership roster. It should contain the names, mailing address, and weeks owned information for every unit/week.

If what was reported transpired at that meeting it does not sound fair to the owners. I hope this works out for all of you still holding on to ownership.

It was held. This is from a local resident/business owner/time share owner who attended:

It was a hostile enviroment. The lawyer for John Oakes (who was not in attendance curiously) told the board member in attendance to 'shut the hell up' at one point in the very beginning.

The emergency meeting consisted of, finding out that John Oakes, DBA 'Bushkill PA LLC' 'bought' 906 deeds, giving him the requisite quorum in order to have his people vote new board members. It was made clear that the dues were not paid for 906 shares purchased. After the names were stated, some other folks said that the 3 people that were nominated to the board were, John's childhood friend, John's current GF, and a 3rd person. There were 2 others that were supposed to be board members, but dropped out last minute. None of them have probably even been here.

The folks who led the meeting, are the same ones who are doing the construction apparently. They showed off the unit, which consisted of fresh paint and nothing elseThey refused to answer questions on what contractors were being used.

There were alot of accusations being thrown around about John Oakes, none of which sound great.

In short, the board was taken over in a very hostile environment and, who knows where it goes from here.

 

[FloRidatraveler2007]

I am sorry to read about the situation at the meeting.
I will say though that any property improvements/ daily changes to customer services that have been made are definitely a positive accomplishment.
I believe most of us will agree that the way EV was run over the last several years could not continue.
One question that I can’t seem to have answered: Is the same manager and office staff still employed at EV?
This topic has not been addressed or discussed by new management.
Vague comments concerning changes and improvements do not address this issue.

This is the potential problem...from everything you hear from local pages, this guy will eventually stop paying folks and his long term plan is to get rid of the time share model entirely. There are countless better options out there then a guy who deems it necessary to have full control of a board to have less 'red tape' to do what he wants. There is a track record of failure and deceit surrounding Mr Oakes. While Eagle Village desperately needs change, it does not need him to accomplish this. The amount of property management companies out there who actually have a proven track record is a quick Google search away. Mr Oakes is not the answer. His deceit in this thread alone should highlight that for anyone unsure.

 

[Sammy1234]

We had an attorney get us out of the timeshare. We had him before the easy buy back was made available. Should have known something was up, because they contacted us with a very low buy back. They didn't want any attorneys being involved. Our attorney said, its almost impossible to get out of timeshares, so this easy buy back your deeds alone, should be a red flag. If you look anything about John Oakes amphitheater, nothing has really happened there except this past year, since 2022. Looks like the amphitheater that he owns is not a big hit either.

 

[Sammy1234]

Another thing, someone that was at the meeting, said it was a hostile environment and the attorney told everyone to shut the hell up. Not positive, but that type of behavior is completely unprofessional and might even border on unethical and should be reported to the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission and let them know how this attorney acted.
Also curious, did the attorney for John Oaks give the people at the meeting a reason why John Oaks was not in attendance at the meeting?

 

[Sammy1234]

Also someone should do a Right To Know. I attached a screenshot of how to get the Right To Know Form.
Request all copies of the Eagle Village budget for the years 2020-2025. Also request the expense reports for the years 2020-2025. Then we can see what they are actually spending the money on.
Eagle Village has to by law submit all the information that was requested or they can within

30 days, give a reason why they cannot provide the information. If they come back with a reason why the can't provide the information, it better be true because they can get in big legal trouble for not being honest.

 

[nellevad]

Pennsylvania Right to Know Forms are for public companies, or private companies that have contracts with government entities. Eagle Village is not a public company and does not need to comply. But they do have to comply with the Rules and Regulations set out in EV's Covenent. I posted those last year on this site.

 

[FloRidatraveler2007]

Pennsylvania Right to Know Forms are for public companies, or private companies that have contracts with government entities. Eagle Village is not a public company and does not need to comply. But they do have to comply with the Rules and Regulations set out in EV's Covenent. I posted those last year on this site.

Mr Oakes liking this reply is comical.

Answer the questions that were presented to you John Oakes. Add it to your 'task list'.

Your deceit is showing.

 

[194725RR]

Mr Oakes liking this reply is comical.

Answer the questions that were presented to you John Oakes. Add it to your 'task list'.

Your deceit is showing.

Hi FloRidatraveler2007, To clarify, I am a property owner, currently a school teacher, formerly a dairy farmer. I am not John Oakes. The timeshare was willed to me by my mom.

 

[FloRidatraveler2007]

Hi FloRidatraveler2007, To clarify, I am a property owner, currently a school teacher, formerly a dairy farmer. I am not John Oakes. The timeshare was willed to me by my mom.

As a school teacher, former dairy farmer....how are you familiar with John Oakes task list?

 

[194725RR]

As a school teacher, former dairy farmer....how are you familiar with John Oakes task list?

I continue to appreciate different contributor’s perspectives, information updates on what was seen or heard, and shared legal documents.

I see your commitment to making sure your investment is safe and how important it is to you, as it is to all of the remaining property owners. I’m not looking to participate in dissecting people’s thoughts or opinions in a back and forth manner. It will generate unnecessary hostility and divert time and energy away from our shared goals.

Ultimately, as property owners, I see our shared goals as being sure our owned investment remains secure, affordable, and provides us the vacations that we hope to enjoy.

 

[Sammy1234]

Pennsylvania Right to Know Forms are for public companies, or private companies that have contracts with government entities. Eagle Village is not a public company and does not need to comply. But they do have to comply with the Rules and Regulations set out in EV's Covenent. I posted those last year on this site.

Unless there is something I am missing, private organizations and businesses are also subject to the RTK Law. Wouldn't Eagle Village be considered a business?

 

[jmerch10901]

This is the potential problem...from everything you hear from local pages, this guy will eventually stop paying folks and his long term plan is to get rid of the time share model entirely. There are countless better options out there then a guy who deems it necessary to have full control of a board to have less 'red tape' to do what he wants. There is a track record of failure and deceit surrounding Mr Oakes. While Eagle Village desperately needs change, it does not need him to accomplish this. The amount of property management companies out there who actually have a proven track record is a quick Google search away. Mr l

I continue to appreciate different contributor’s perspectives, information updates on what was seen or heard, and shared legal documents.

I see your commitment to making sure your investment is safe and how important it is to you, as it is to all of the remaining property owners. I’m not looking to participate in dissecting people’s thoughts or opinions in a back and forth manner. It will generate unnecessary hostility and divert time and energy away from our shared goals.

Ultimately, as property owners, I see our shared goals as being sure our owned investment remains secure, affordable, and provides us the vacations that we hope to enjoy.

our shared goals is not getting ripped off!! I dont know if your John or not, but I looked at your posts and you do talk like he does on his insta gram. If your really an owner, why aren’t you mad this guys lawyer told people to shut the hell up?

Does this John guy even know how to run a timeshare? I Google him and it says he runs motorcycle races and a music venue that has real bad reviews saying he doesn’t pay people, and that he works in Dubai? This sounds like a scam to me.
Has anyone ever actually met him?

Some body said the cops want him? Is he on the run or something and that’s why he didn’t go?

 

[FloRidatraveler2007]

I continue to appreciate different contributor’s perspectives, information updates on what was seen or heard, and shared legal documents.

I see your commitment to making sure your investment is safe and how important it is to you, as it is to all of the remaining property owners. I’m not looking to participate in dissecting people’s thoughts or opinions in a back and forth manner. It will generate unnecessary hostility and divert time and energy away from our shared goals.

Ultimately, as property owners, I see our shared goals as being sure our owned investment remains secure, affordable, and provides us the vacations that we hope to enjoy.

Well said. It seems like you...sorry, John just wants to Save The Day. Hopefully as a teacher of our youth, you can prevent them from making mistakes similar to Mr Oakes.

Please see this link below to see what happens when Mr Oakes is allowed to operate and make 1000s of decisions without the 'red tape' of a proper, impartial board of directors.

Docket Report Results - Not an Official Document

For those unable to see these court docs from 2024...John Oakes and 1 of his many holding companies were sued and found liable and owe a vendor over 700 Thousand dollars in the Delaware Superior Court.

This is why we must fight against his board appointees and his involvement with anything at Eagle Village.

 

[FloRidatraveler2007]

Well said. It seems like you...sorry, John just wants to Save The Day. Hopefully as a teacher of our youth, you can prevent them from making mistakes similar to Mr Oakes.

Please see this info below to research and see what happens when Mr Oakes is allowed to operate and make 1000s of decisions without the 'red tape' of a proper, impartial board of directors.


Delaware Superior Court
Case ID: k24J-00554
Plantiff: Fever Lab
Defendant: John Oakes

For those unable to see these court docs from 2024...John Oakes and 1 of his many holding companies were sued and found liable and owe a vendor over 700 Thousand dollars in the Delaware Superior Court.

This is why we must fight against his board appointees and his involvement with anything at Eagle Village.

 

[nellevad]

Unless there is something I am missing, private organizations and businesses are also subject to the RTK Law. Wouldn't Eagle Village be considered a business?

EV is not a business. It not an organization. It's a group of people who chose to share a piece of property for personal use and signed an agreement to share all costs when they bought the property. It's not public, it's not for profit, it's not even a not-for-profit. It is governed only through the Covenent that is registered in Pike County's recorder of Deeds Office. If that covenent is not followed, we then have a legal case. But, the Covenant is not law, and it's rules are minimal when it comes to communications. They have not broken any rules up to date. I spent time last April putting it on this site. I wish people would read it. EV POA is not a business. It is a Property Owners Association.

 

[194725RR]

our shared goals is not getting ripped off!! I dont know if your John or not, but I looked at your posts and you do talk like he does on his insta gram. If your really an owner, why aren’t you mad this guys lawyer told people to shut the hell up?

Does this John guy even know how to run a timeshare? I Google him and it says he runs motorcycle races and a music venue that has real bad reviews saying he doesn’t pay people, and that he works in Dubai? This sounds like a scam to me.
Has anyone ever actually met him?

Some body said the cops want him? Is he on the run or something and that’s why he didn’t go?

Your points are well noted. I think only time will tell. I don’t think there’s enough context around the lawyer statement to really understand it fully. From my perspective, my goals have been met for this year with regard to reinstating RCI affiliation and my ability to use the points I paid for. It’s going to take some time to renovate the property. Hopefully, everything will work out well for all concerned. It’s tax time, and I need to direct my time and energy toward reviewing all the documents from the past year. Best wishes to everyone!

 

[jmerch10901]

Your points are well noted. I think only time will tell. I don’t think there’s enough context around the lawyer statement to really understand it fully. From my perspective, my goals have been met for this year with regard to reinstating RCI affiliation and my ability to use the points I paid for. It’s going to take some time to renovate the property. Hopefully, everything will work out well for all concerned. It’s tax time, and I need to direct my time and energy toward reviewing all the documents from the past year. Best wishes to everyone!

So you are not concerned that the guy in charge of fixing the place

 

[jmerch10901]

And is in charge of our money owes someone a million dollars because he messed up his other business? I’m worried about that!

 

[FloRidatraveler2007]

Your points are well noted. I think only time will tell. I don’t think there’s enough context around the lawyer statement to really understand it fully. From my perspective, my goals have been met for this year with regard to reinstating RCI affiliation and my ability to use the points I paid for. It’s going to take some time to renovate the property. Hopefully, everything will work out well for all concerned. It’s tax time, and I need to direct my time and energy toward reviewing all the documents from the past year. Best wishes to everyone!

Renovations take time, yes. They also take money and contractors. With the above information, we can clearly see he is out over 700k from 1 lawsuit. He has an incredibly impressive amount of vendors that are searching for payment...so tell me...if your school district, stopped paying you...would you still work? How about this...If you recieve a job offer from Ritenour School District, and do some research and realize they do not pay their employees...would you accept it? Because that's what's happening with you...sorry, John Oakes. And this is just from Google searches! I haven't even been in Bushkill since he graced it with his presence. Who knows what one would find out talking to the locals.

Enjoy your taxes. Hopefully you can write off some school supplies!

 

[Sammy1234]

So if we can't do a RTK, are they considered a homeowners association? If so, according to Pennsylvania regulations regarding homeowners associations, they have to provide financial statements. I have attached a screenshot from the Pennsylvania Homeowners regulations.

 

[FloRidatraveler2007]

So if we can't do a RTK, are they considered a homeowners association? If so, according to Pennsylvania regulations regarding homeowners associations, they have to provide financial statements. I have attached a screenshot from the Pennsylvania Homeowners regulations.

It can't hurt to ask and try!

 

[nellevad]

Yes! That is right. But, I think, according to the Covenant, it's once a year at the annual meeting. Those rules are pretty lax. It's all about those meetings. When owners don't show and there is no quorum, the board is free to do as they like.