I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the upcoming election. Bob Werbel's 2 year term is up in March. While he and Phil have done a much better job than their predecessors, I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on anyone else (other than Bob). I find it interesting that they are holding this year's annual meeting at WSJ instead of Orlando. That makes it difficult for people who want to attend to do so, unless their week happens to fall during March 19, 2012. Perhaps Starwood was not happy with the outcome 2 years ago and wants to make it more difficult on the owners.
Have a great holiday season all!!
John
Hi John - see below - you do not have to be present in order to vote. I think the annual meeting where many people showed up in person was unique due to the opportunity to elect 'Owner Represntatives' (vs the pawns that had sat on the board previously) - and Phil and Bob won the vote - but that still did not seem to satisfy some Owners who have an agenda different than Phil and Bob.
I personally thing Phil and Bob have done an excellent job given the conditions/confines they need to work with-in - and it shows in improvements at WSJ-VG (please do not bash me - as this is MY OPINION - and certainly others do not agree apparently - so be it...).
Proxy votes are the common way to vote within the SVO system - the biggest problem is lack of majority which leads to SVO making our decisions for us. I do plan on voting - and plan to continue to support Phil and Bob.
- David
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A Reminder From Your Board of Directors - December, 2011
Dear Fellow Virgin Grand Villas Owner:
As you may know, the Board of Directors of the Association is composed of five members, three of whom were appointed by Starwood and two of whom, Philip Schrag and Robert Werbel, were elected by the owners in May, 2010. Mr. Werbel's term will expire at the next annual meeting of the Association, March 19, 2012. At the annual meeting, therefore, association members will have the opportunity to cast their vote, in person or by proxy, to elect an owner representative to serve a three-year term from March 19, 2012 through the annual meeting in the spring of 2015. The March 19, 2012 meeting will be held at the Westin St. John Resort.
The management-appointed directors, Teri Castleberry, Johnathan Ho, and Paulette Carter, will continue to serve. Owner-elected director Philip G. Schrag will also continue to serve on the Board, as his term of office runs until the end of the annual meeting in 2013.
During the winter, you will receive a proxy through which you can bind your designated proxy (you will be able to select either Ms. Carter or Mr. Schrag) to vote for the candidate of your choice. You will also be able to give your proxy the authority to vote for you with regard to any other business that may come before the membership at the annual meeting. As in the previous election, proxies will be received and tabulated by an independent, outside company.
Mr. Werbel has advised the Board that he is willing to serve for another term and that he will run for re-election. Accordingly, his name will appear on the proxy. Other owners may also run for election. Short statements by all of the candidates will accompany the proxy. If you would like to run for election to the Board of Directors, please send a typewritten statement of no more than 250 words, by December 16, 2011 using one of the following options:
By Mail:
SVO Management, Inc.
Attention: Board Relations (VGV-Board)
9002 San Marco Court
Orlando, FL 32819-8600
By Fax:
(407) 418-7006
Attention: Board Relations
Subject: VGV-Board
By Email:
boardrelations@starwoodvo.com
Subject: VGV-Board
Please be sure to include your name, phone number, and the subject (VGV-Board) on your submission so we may contact you with any questions as well as confirm receipt of your information.
Owner-elected representatives' duties include, among others, participation in at least four Board meetings a year, plus an all-day informal budget workshop in Orlando, Florida. Most of the meetings are conducted by conference call but some require travel. Expenses for required travel are reimbursed, but owner-elected directors serve as volunteers and are not compensated.
Thank you for your consideration.
Board of Directors
Virgin Grand Villas – St. John Condominium Owners Association
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