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Dear Members,
We are delighted to update you on the latest developments at the Resort. The weather is beautiful – as usual – even though in the past few days there has been no wind and a little rain because of the hurricane activity in the Northern Caribbean.
MAINTENANCE FEE BILLING
Shortly the maintenance fee billing for 2011 will be mailed and we encourage you to pay before the due date of December 31st 2010.
WEEK 53
In 2011 we have a week 53 for intervals starting on Saturdays and in 2012 the same will occur for Sunday to Sunday intervals. Members who own both weeks #52 and week #1 are reminded that they can use week 53 with the payment of the maintenance fee in the same size unit as owned. Please advise the Reservations department no later than March 31st 2011 if you intend to make use of this offer with your additional maintenance fee payment.
Members who own intervals which start on Saturday immediately followed by intervals starting on Sundays will be contacted separately.
SWITCHES and EXCHANGES
To switch your room within the same year and within the same season and the same size of unit and view, there is a fee of US$ 100. To switch to a higher season incurs an additional upgrade fee.
To switch your room from one year to another year is US$ 200 if the week is switched within the same season and the same size of unit and view is utilized. As above, to switch to a higher season involves an upgrade fee.
For detailed information on how to deposit your week with Interval International (I.I.) or with Holiday Systems International (H.S.I.) please contact the Reservation department at the Resort.
REFERRAL FEE
Once again we need to remind / clarify that the payment of the referral fee of $250 is paid to a member only when a) a NEW owner purchases an unsold Paradise Beach Villas unit and b) informs us of the referral at the time of the sale.
UPDATE EMAIL ADDRESS AND OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have changed your email address, please contact Bianca Ali, Member Relations Manager, with the updated information. Also give us your proper mailing address and telephone number.
BOARD MEMBERS
At the Annual Shareholders’ meeting held on August 11th 2010, the three (3) existing Board members who sought re-election - alphabetically Gus Anglin, Dennis Hullmann and Fred Noemer - were ratified by the shareholders and consequently will sit for another term of five (5) years. The Board therefore remains unchanged and the two (2) other Board members are Claire Bothwell, President and Jim Pritsiolas, Secretary.
TAX INCREASE
Effective September 1st 2010, the Parliament of Aruba approved the implementation of an increase in the daily Government taxes the proceeds of which will create a fund to enhance the island amenities - called Tourism Product Enhancement Tax. As a result, the new daily charges will be:
Studios $ 9.50 per night
One-bedroom units $10.28 per night
Two-bedroom and more $11.88 per night
CAPITAL PROJECTS
We are happy to update you on the following projects:
• We are still in the process of room renovations in Phase 2 and are currently working on the ocean front units.
• The repairs and painting of the exterior of the building continues.
• The bedroom furniture of Phase 1 will be ordered later this year and installed upon availability when delivered.
• Drapes of Phase 2 will be ordered and similarly installed in the suites when delivered subject to availability.
GENERAL ON THE ISLAND
Former Vice President of USA and Nobel Peace laureate Al Gore will be the keynote speaker at the opening if the conference “Our future with Green Energy” which will be held in Aruba on September 29, 2010. Information on the conference and tradeshow are available on the website www.greenaruba.org.
Thanks you for your continued support and we wish you good health and all the best until next time.
The Management
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