It's been quite awhile since I have taken the time to post here on my blog, but I promise to be better this spring about keeping it updated!

2011 proved to be an incredible year full of ups and downs for me at Resort Connections. I have high hopes and faith in our team for the new years challenges in 2012, but it doesnt come without effort. I find myself in a position where some resorts are trying constantly to put kinks in the red tape to make it more and more difficult for me and my competitors to do our jobs correctly, while the industry is screaming at us to get it done fast and right. Its a thankless job as far as the industry goes but I find my gratitude coming from my clients... the owners and vacationers of our great products!

I recieve emails on my personal email account (guess I am easily tracked!) as well as at my office, clients thanking me for our services that we offered and allowing them to make their needed changes to their vacation lifestyles without feeling ripped off or scammed as other companies had tried (often successfully) to do to them in the past. 

Being in this position has brought me some varied opinions on legal and political issues that I never previously felt inclined to be bothered with and I find myself as passionate now about our government and laws as I do about our industry and my career... the two go hand in hand in many ways and the effects of either faultering would be devastating in so many ways. 

In the meantime, I am about to start work with a webdesign team who will also work with our database needs and SEO needs. I am very excited to have met these guys. They have the same fire and spark that I enjoy feeding, and feeding off of and I am positive that we will team up to make Resort Connections, LLC an even bigger and brighter star than it already has become. 
 
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Its one of the hardships of this dreaded life in the timeshare industry... being forced to visit clients in some of the most  beautiful georgious locations on Earth and at top of the line accomodations. HA! And that is the reason I stay in the industry, so that others do not have to suffer such pampering and attention...

Pueblo Bonito resorts are my top client. I am so excited to get down there this weekend. I will be staying at the Pueblo Bonito Rose in Cabo San Lucas for one full week starting on Friday. I plan to bring back plenty of pictures from the stay to post here on the blog and hope you enjoy them as much as I will enjoy taking them! A big hats off to Eric White of Pueblo bonito for hosting me on yet another wonderful stay at his lovely resorts!  
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Harrisonburg, Va. – September 23,2011 – Resort Connections, (www.resortconnections.net) owned and operated by timeshare industry veteran Freda Stemick, has announced today its membership in to the American Resort Development Association (www.arda.org) as well as announcing its increased presence within the timeshare industry through strong growth during the second and third quarters of 2011.

During the second quarter of the year, it was clear that Resort Connections was providing a much needed and desired service to its clients as it experienced double the volume that it had experienced in the first quarter of 2011.

“Coming to the end of this third quarter, we have seen yet another doubling of volume from the second quarter. My business model was laid out with extreme care and caution from the start, and our philosophy since has been to remain Developer, ARDA, HOA and client friendly. “, says Freda Stemick, Owner and CEO of Resort Connections and writer of the Timeshare Girls Blog.

“The many great industry connections that I have from my years in our industry have proven to be an incredible resource to kick start me in this endeavor from the very beginning. This is why I felt it important for my company to join ARDA. It has been through my ARDA network of friends and colleagues, along with incredible past employers (also in ARDA) who have enabled me with the ability to start this program and see it become successful”.

Resort Connections will also be adding a Licensed Brokerage division during the 4th Quarter of 2011 and has positioned itself to accept an increase in clientele and resort accounts.  

About Resort Connections:
Resort Connections is a full service Equity Trade In program offering resorts a reliable and honest sales tool program. Resort Connections is working for and with developers, HOA’s and owners to find solutions to today’s timeshare industry issues.
For more information, continue to follow the Timeshare Girls Blog at www.timesharegirlsblog.com. You may also contact Freda Stemick at freda@resortconnections.co or visit our website at www.resortconnections.net for details about how we can help your resort or HOA.

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Check out our new advertisement in the Resort Trades!

http://resorttrades.com/directory.php?name=Resort%20Connections
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Check out the new format of our website! I am still working daily on adding to it but we are fully up and running with it now.. www.resortconnections.net .

Also, Resort Connections has officially submitted their membership application to ARDA! www.arda.org ! I am so proud of my little flourishing company!
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I am very excited to report that to date, Resort Connections is showing incredible growing power and progress! I have completed three quarters of the year in business and despite various road blocks and stumps as all new businesses face, i am not only still in business but am thriving forward into new levels of growth already!

I have recently shifted my company to a new structure. I had previously been contracting an outside company to handle my title transfers and sales, but as of recently, I have been able to bring all functions of the company processes into one home under me. I am moving from a Sole Proprietorship to an LLC and have a staff building rapidly while still bringing in a profit. 

Again, thank you to all of my ARDA friends in the industry who have assisted me in jump starting my business... thank you to all of the people that I have worked with through the years of my career who have taught me all that I know and who I know. Despite trying to be as careful as possible, I have indeed been through the run with people who have crossed my path with ill intentions, but as always, truth and honesty prevail. I have proven that and will continue to work with my clients to ethically assist them with their needs and will continue to do so without harming resorts, developers, HOA's, the clients or any one else who is affected. I do hope to see you all at the ARDA conference in DC this upcoming November!  
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I have gotten so terrible at posting my daily blog.. infact, I believe this is my first entry in a month or so. But never fear... I am still here! and yes, still busy in the industry.. infact, getting busier then ever which has been the reason for my quiet dissapearances. I have had to focus more time and energy on my company and business processes, and in the meantime have had the arrival of my second grandbaby! I am heading out for a week next week to Kansas to visit the little sweetheart and therefore, have spent the past couple of weeks really trying to get more done with my company, Resort Connections.
When the weather turns again to fall, I completely expect to have more time to blog and get back in to the industry as far as keeping up with what everyone else is doing.. I just hope in the meantime that everyone keeps up the level of paitence with my absence!
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By Diane C. Lade, Sun Sentinel
Three Palm Beach County residents who ran a timeshare resale business have been arrested on allegations of taking upfront fees from timeshare owners after falsely telling them they had buyers for their properties but then doing nothing for them, according to federal officials in Miami.

The timeshare owners in some cases were solicited more than once as the telemarketers repeatedly changed their business name, and then recontacted them, officials said. According to court documents, the companies worked out of boiler rooms in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton and called consumers nationwide and in Canada, but conspiciously avoided Floridians.

James Michael Tomasso, Wensley Robin McFarlane and Nicholas Charles Higgins were charged with conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud through a scheme that took in more than $3 million. Company names they used included Euroamerican Timeshares, National Timeshare Liquidators, EAT Sales and Real Estate Purchasing Syndicate.

dlade@tribune.com or 954-356-4295

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I am posting all of my available timeshare inventory on this site now. I hope that my contacts in the industry who are looking for inventory for their new buyers or renters will take a look at what I have to offer here! Let me know if you have any questions on any of these properties. They are listed on their own page, you should be able to locate that in the link bar.
Fredastemick@yahoo.com
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Charlottesville, VA – June 2011 – Wellington Financial, the exclusive Resort Finance lending correspondent for Liberty Bank, says the bank recently expanded its existing $10 million receivables loan to $30 million with Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont. As part of this expansion, Wellington reports the bank also refinanced an existing $12 million loan relationship from a previous lender. The loan was made in conjunction with Smugglers’ signing of an exclusive sales and marketing agreement for the sale of vacation ownership interests at Smugglers’ Notch Vermont Resort with Wyndham Vacation Ownership. Wyndham Vacation Ownership is the world’s largest vacation ownership company as measured by the number of vacation ownership resorts, individual vacation ownership units and owners of vacation ownership interests and is a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN). “We’ve been working with the team from Liberty Bank and Wellington Financial for almost two years and are happy to expand on that relationship,” says Bill Stritzler, owner and managing director of ‘Smuggs.’ “Our new arrangement with Wyndham Vacation Ownership is to have them as our exclusive sales and marketing agent for the sale of vacation ownership interests. Plus, our vacation ownership segment will operate as an affiliated resort within CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus, their points-based internal exchange program that allows owners to vacation at more than 70 resorts and enjoy other vacation options and access to special travel opportunities such as cruises and guided tours.” Liberty Bank Vice President David Brede observes, “Smugglers’ Notch has been an important timeshare and ski resort developer in their community for many years. Liberty is very pleased to provide continued financing for Smugglers while at the same time augmenting our ongoing relationship with the Wyndham Vacation Ownership branded product line.” Shawn Brydge, senior vice president at Wellington Financial, noted that, “The resort is a terrific four-season destination and management has done a great job of developing a staff that feels more like a family. The entire operation is run with a passion, excitement and professionalism that match that of the Wyndham Vacation Ownership team.” About Smugglers’ Notch Resort
Smugglers’ Notch Resort (Smuggs.com) is located in northern Vermont’s Green Mountains with skiing and snowboarding for all abilities on 78 trails and 1000 acres of terrain on three mountains. The Resort’s extensive family programs have been recognized by SKI Magazine, the Family Travel Forum, FamilyFun Magazine, and Condé Nast Traveler magazine, among others. Lodging includes more than 600 privately owned and timeshare condominiums. Smugglers’ has received awards from SKI Magazine, the Vermont governor’s office, and other state environmental stewardship agencies for its innovative approach to environmental stewardship. The resort is privately owned by the Smugglers’ Notch Management Co., Ltd. About Liberty Bank
Established in 1825, Liberty Bank (Liberty-Bank.com), based in Middletown, Connecticut, is that state’s oldest mutual bank, with more than $3.4 billion in assets. Liberty Bank has been actively lending to the timeshare industry throughout the U.S. for over 30 years. The bank’s commitment to superior service has resulted in lending relationships with some of the industry’s largest and most successful developers. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. About Wellington Financial
Wellington Financial (Wellington-Financial.com) is the exclusive Resort Finance lending correspondent for Liberty Bank and specializes in lending to developers of timeshare resorts, fractional resorts and retail land. Founded in 1981, the finance and service company offers a full range of products, including receivables hypothecation, purchase and conduit facilities; pre-sale and working capital lines of credit; acquisition, construction and renovation financing, as well as mezzanine and equity debt financing. President Ron Goldberg serves on the Board of Directors for the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).
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Media Contact for Wellington Financial & Liberty Bank:
Sharon Drechsler-Scott, RRP
Drechsler Communications
310-923-1269


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