Here is the correspondence from Sunset Bay. No new news here different from the other emails sent out:
October 2017
Dear Fellow Sunset Bay Owner:
As you are aware, Hurricane Irma was devastating for the island of St. John and many other Caribbean islands. As a result of the damage sustained at The Westin St. John Resort Villas, management has determined to close the resort, at least through June 2018, while major repair work is being done. Vistana Signature Experiences (Vistana) has recently communicated with Owners regarding vacation opportunities during this time period. The Board is further reviewing the 2018 budget in light of the temporary closure of the resort, and we will be in touch soon to provide more information on this matter.
RESORT UPDATE
The resort suffered extensive damage. The pool filled with sand and mud, Snorkels Bar & Grill and the gazebo were destroyed, and the Sunset Bay buildings and lobby building suffered serious roof damage. Vistana is working with a contractor who has been conducting a careful inspection of all buildings while debris cleanup has been ongoing. Fortunately, insurance covers hurricane damage and the claim is already in progress.
ST. JOHN UPDATE
There was major damage in downtown Cruz Bay and most of the structures in Coral Bay were destroyed, leaving many residents without homes. Fortunately, all staff members and Guests who were at the resort when the hurricane hit were uninjured, and all Guests were successfully evacuated. At present, the only electrical power on the island is the power from generators, including at our resort. A few restaurants and markets on the island have recently reopened. The airport on St. Thomas has reopened and mail service has resumed. The ferries and car barge are running on a limited schedule. While these are all encouraging signs of progress, the road to recovery will be lengthy.
HUMANITARIAN NEEDS
The residents of St. John and the other U.S. Virgin Islands are in need of basic necessities including food, water, clothing and shelter. Please consider providing support toward this effort. Following are links to organizations directly committed to providing USVI humanitarian relief.
St. John Community Foundation
http://thestjohnfoundation.org/
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
http://cfvi.net/
St. John Rescue, Inc.
http://www.stjohnrescue.com/
We will share more news on the progress of the repairs and remediation as it becomes available. The annual meeting, scheduled for
March 7, 2018, will be held as planned but will be relocated to Orlando, Florida.
Thank you for your concern and support.
Your Sunset Bay Board of Managers
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At least they wouldn't expire for 6 years and I wouldn't have to keep track of them as much. (We got rid of the AMEX card so I have to keep better tabs on the account.)