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Meetings
ARDA-New England: The “Best-of”
Photos by Paul Kasianchuk

Amy Pepin, ARP

throughout the region. ARDA-New England presented an engraved gavel to he 2010 ARDA Regional Meeting Ken McKelvey, RRP (Defender Resorts), series kicked off with the ARDA-New chairman of ARDA-ROC. Then, Gil England meeting June 7-8, 2010. More Harris, RRP (Attitash Mountain Village), than 115 people gathered in historic presented McKelvey and ARDA-ROC Providence, Rhode Island, at the Marriott with a check for $51,359 on behalf of Providence Downtown. the ownership trusts at Eastern Slope Inn The event began on Monday and Attitash Mountain Village, whose morning, as 22 golfers hit the links at owners made a voluntary contribution. the Triggs Memorial Golf Course. The ARDA-New England also announced scramble format and bright sunshine a contribution of $2,000 to the ARDA provided ideal conditions, with Sulyn International Foundation (AIF). Stumbras, RRP (Island One Resorts), and Tuesday was filled with educational Scott Rachal (SPI Software) sharing the programming and networking. A honors for Longest Drive. John Byron, continental breakfast (sponsored by Mobius RRP (Irish Resorts), captured the flag Vendor Partners’ CustomerCount) led for the Closest to the Pin Award, and the into an update from ARDA President & team with the lowest score included Joe CEO Howard Nusbaum, RRP, on five Berry, RRP, Jim Weber (Attitash Mountain key association-wide initiatives: (1) lender Village), and Leon Basye (Stewart Title). education and access to capital; (2) new Programming began on Monday business models; (3) new technology afternoon, with a welcome from ARDAand electronic media; (4) customer care New England Chairman John Byron; he improvement; and (5) the secondary market. then introduced the keynote speaker, Sree Anna Chongpinitchai, ARP, followed with Sreenivasan, who is professor of digital an update on the AIF, including upcoming media and Dean of Student Affairs of educational opportunities. Columbia Journalism School. Following The first session, “How to Effectively an enlightening general session about Manage Maturing Resorts,” was facilitated by Ken McKelvey in an interactive format; attendees discussed questions in round tables and reported out for group discussion. McKelvey also led the second session, “Best Practices in Home Owner Association Management,” which followed, featuring a panel of industry experts: John Byron, Kurt Gruber (Baker & Hostetler LLP), Scott MacGregor, RRP (InnSeason Resorts), and Sulyn Stumbras. The next session, “Industry Expert Panel Discussion on Data Privacy,” featured experts discussing ways to address privacy issues in the vacation ownership DArman of AR (right), chai industry. The session was led by W. John Byron presents ARDA-ROC d, Gil Harris (left) pre John Funk (Gallagher, Callahan & New Englan McKelvey (left) with sents a check from en C’s owners at Eastern Resort and Attitash Chairman K l in recognition of RO d. Slope Inn Mountain Village to Gartrell, PC), and panelists included ve an McKelvey (right), as (center) looks on. in New Engl engraved ga Byron Matt Pettine (MFA Cornerstone ner issues pport of ow
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the role social media can play in the timeshare industry, attendees relaxed at the Welcome Reception and Product Showcase, sponsored by Interval International and RCI. This reception provided attendees and sponsors alike the opportunity to network, learn about the latest products, and meet new clients while socializing with industry friends and colleagues. A new pilot program featured at this event, “Speed Meet,” was where regional developers visited sponsors individually to create relationships and learn about products one-on-one. After the reception, attendees traveled to the Waterplace Restaurant for “An Evening with ARDA-New England.” Good spirits soared while conversation flowed, and the evening was capped with an awards presentation—including the First Annual Legislator of the Year Award, given to Massachusetts State Senator Benjamin B. Downing and Massachusetts State Representative Daniel E. Bosley, for their outstanding leadership in support of the passage of non-judicial forfeiture legislation. Recognition was also given to ARDA’s Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC), acknowledging the strong legislative partnership that has been created between ARDA-New England, ARDA State Affairs, and ARDA-ROC to promote and protect the legislative needs of timeshare owners

Developments • August 2010

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