RESERVATION PROCEDURES
All TaraNova memberships are entitled to enjoy a 2-bedroom, sleep 6 unit at a TaraNova resort or deposit a 2-bedroom, sleep 6unit with the exchange company. No specific resort or unit number is guaranteed..
Please look at the section "Reservations" for proper reservation Rules, Rights and Procedures.
2011 Notice from The Board of Governors of TaraNova Vacation Club
Donald Timmins, a very long-standing member of our Board of Directors has tendered his resignation to take effect on the earlier of his replacement being appointed and the end of his term that expires in 2013.
The remaining members of the board intend to appoint a member to fill the vacancy before the next election of directors and are seeking a member who would be willing to serve on the board and assist in providing some oversight on the management of the Club. In particular, the Board would be interested in someone with marketing experience to help in directing the clubs future growth.
If you are interested in serving or might want to recommend another member for the position, please contact Teresa Knapp at the Club offices so the directors may have a person or persons to consider for the replacement.
2011 NOTICE TO MEMBERS - UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
TaraNova has rolled back the price to upgrade your members to the 2001 Special Offer Price.
NOTE!!! The first 50 members to take advantage of this offer will receive one FREE TaraNova week (maintenance free).
Contact the Club for more information on the SPECIAL OFFER!
TARANOVA MEMBERS ARE OUR BEST REFERAL SOURCE
The experiences of our members provide a wealth of new ideas that could better our vacation experiences and enhance our Club.
We now have more than enough resort inventory to satisfy the needs and wishes of our members.
Your Club always welcomes new members.
Should you have any marketing or sales ideas or facilities we welcome your written suggestions.
Money can be earned by those introducing our Club to others; as well your vacations can be turned into group outings when you plan additional resort reservations at the same time and place you are visiting.
Join us in pursuing avenues that will improve all of our vacation opportunities.
THE FOLLOWING IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR TARANOVA MEMBERSHIP. Please remember that all amounts owing to the Club are in US dollars unless specifically stated otherwise. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE "DID YOU KNOW - DON'T FORGET" SECTION BELOW.
CANCELLATION ADMINISTRATION PACKAGE (CAP)*
We would like to offer you a way to protect your well deserved, hard earned vacation by simply prepaying a nominal cancellation fee per each confirmed week. You will then be protected from losing your TaraNova* week regardless of the circumstances. By prepaying the fee you may then CANCEL your week for ANY REASON at ANY TIME with no extra costs. You can even cancel right up to the day of check-in and not lose your week! You will have the ability to utilize your substituted week within 6 months from the day of cancellation, either at a TaraNova Resort** or you may bank a week into RCI**.
(The fee is non-refundable, and must be received by the Club within 5 business days of confirmation of your reservation with written notice to accept the CAP or, the regular TaraNova cancellation policy will be in effect. This CAP is a trial and may not be offered for future reservations. TaraNova reserves the right to cancel or change this program at any time without warning subject only to honoring any CAP already confirmed.
* Not available for weeks that are exchanged through RCI.
**Subject to availability, TaraNova Rights & Obligations and RCI Terms, conditions and Fees.)
If a week is cancelled, and you are still eligible to deposit a week into your RCI account, at your written request a week will be deposited which will be in line with the trading power for weeks then currently being deposited into members RCI accounts for that specific year. and will be at the complete and sole discretion of TaraNova
RCI EXTRA WEEKS:
Members are entitled to purchase discounted additional expiring TaraNova weeks to be deposited into your RCI account. The weeks will be good for 6 months. Call the Club for more information on what "Trading Power" is available how to utilize these great last minute weeks . Regular membership weeks do not apply.
TARANOVA BONUS WEEKS
For a limited time, TaraNova members may utilize specific weeks at TaraNova resorts.. These weeks are available for specific dates and locations. This offer may be discontinued at time without notice. Please call TaraNova for prices and a list of available inventory . Regular membership weeks do not apply. These are additional paid weeks and may only be utilized after payment in full of membership current week(s).
TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP: As you are aware, the Club is a not-for-profit organization that has and will continue to provide inventory to its members. If a member does not pay their dues, the balance of the membership base would have to make up the cost of maintaining the properties. This would put an unfair burden on the membership. If a member wishes to sell, transfer or amend the registered names on your membership a fee will be assessed. Please contact the Club for forms that must be completed.
The Membership must be transferred in the name of a person not a business or other entity. The potential new member will have to provide documentation including a Credit Application to ensure they will be able to accept the rights and obligations including, but not limited to, all on-going costs associated with the membership . Club has the right to accept or decline any membership transfer. Any and all amounts invoiced, billed, owed, and/or outstanding must be completely paid prior to acceptance of a transfer by the Club, including but not limited to, Maintenance Fees invoiced, administration costs, amounts owing for purchase of membership, late fees, interest, breach charges, or any other amounts. Transfer requests received AFTER invoice billing will not be processed until the amount on the invoice and/or other interest, fees, late charges etc. have been paid in full.
FOR YOUR RECORDS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION – October 2010
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DID YOU KNOW!
#1: DUES: Remit when invoiced in US dollars to TaraNova Vacation Club with your name and membership number on ALL payments. Invoices are deemed to be mailed by October 1st. and due on or before November 1st. of each year for the coming year. If your invoice is not received by October 15th contact the Club. Late payments will result in late charges, interest penalties and breach charges. We cannot accept requests with postdated payments. Remit request once full payment has been processed.
#2: BIENNIAL AND PREPAID WEEKS: You must pay the total amount of dues established for the year applicable to the week utilized. To Prepay you must pay the dues at the current rate and you will be invoiced the difference when the dues are set for future years. The balance owing for prepaid amounts must be paid immediately upon notification of increase or your reservation and/or banking will be cancelled.
#3: COMMUNICATION: All communication may be received by the Club in writing with member name & membership number. It is your responsibility to ensure it is received. Call the club to verify receipt. Send changes to RCI/ICE directly.
#4: CANCELLATION OF RESERVATION: You may cancel your confirmed TaraNova reservation up to 60 days prior to commencement date. Written notice of cancellation is the only form that will be accepted. A fee is assessed for each cancellation and/or change. See #9 for CAP. If a week is cancelled, and you are still eligible to deposit a week into your RCI account, at your written request a week will be deposited which will be in line with the trading power for weeks then currently being deposited into members RCI accounts for that specific year. and will be at the complete and sole discretion of TaraNova.
#5: TARANOVA GUEST CERTIFICATE: $60.00 US A non-refundable fee is assessed for the purchase of a Guest Certificate. Guests must be over 21 years only. Only members and holders of a Guest Certificate will be entitled to check into the resorts. Resorts may require photo proof of identity.
#6: CLUB GOVERNANCE: Your Club is governed by an elected Board of Governors. There is an open election. The Member-Controlled Board oversees the financial status of the Club. Financial Statements are available by appointment at head office for review. You have a unique Vacation Club in which the members are securely protected. All properties are held in trust for the benefit of the members by companies controlled by your board.
DON’T FORGET!
#7: ADMINISTRATION FEES: Contact the Club for assessed fees on all Administration functions. Amounts are US dollars unless otherwise stated.
#8: JOINT MEMBERSHIP: In the event of a death, the survivor becomes the sole owner. To leave your portion to someone else, you must do something during your lifetime or in your Will. Unless advised in writing, joint membership rights may be exercised by either member.
#9. CAP – Cancellation Administration Package. A fee is required for the CAP at time of reservation. (Conditions & availability apply) May be discontinued at any time.
#10: UTILIZATION OF WEEK(S): Weeks must be used in the year of entitlement at TaraNova or banked with RCI/ICE. Weeks not used through proper procedures will be lost. Dues must be paid for the week/year you are requesting to use. Weeks are subject to availability, given on a first come first serve basis*. You may prepay dues to reserve weeks in the future based on the effective reservation procedures at each of TaraNova, RCI or ICE All requests must be sent to the Club in writing. (*Club reserves the right to limit member use during specific holiday weeks such as Xmas, New Years, Spring Break, & Summer Holidays in order to ensure that all members have the same access to high priority weeks at each resort. No specific unit is guaranteed.) You may reserve your TaraNova resort from 60 days up to one year in advance of your check-in date. At some resorts, availability may be limited due to lease restrictions that may be amended from time to time. NO BANKING facilities at TaraNova. You may request to bank with RCI up to 2yrs in advance. Last day to bank for the current year is November 15th Contact RCI directly to verify receipt of banking instructions.
All TaraNova memberships are entitled to a 2 bedroom unit at a TaraNova resort. TaraNova may have 3 bedroom units that may be utilized by TaraNova members at the complete and sole discretion of TaraNova.
If you are eligible to deposit a week into your RCI account, at your written request a week will be deposited which will be in line with the trading power for weeks then currently being deposited into members RCI accounts for that specific year. and will be at the complete and sole discretion of TaraNova.
#11: TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP: If you wish to sell, transfer or amend your membership, contact the club for all forms and current fees. Memberships must be transferred into the name of a person not a business or other entity. All amounts outstanding to TaraNova including but not limited to dues, late fees, breaches, contract payments and any other amounts, must be paid in full. Transfers are subject to Club approval.