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A letter from the President
Greetings from the Board of Directors to our fellow Landmark owners.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve on behalf of the owners, representing your interests as we strive to improve our vacation
home. Thankfully, Landmark is operating at near capacity following a very challenging year post Hurricane Michael. We have
seen some additional staffing changes since the storm. It has been a task recruiting staff due to the displacement of many of the
local residents following Michael; a vast number of people have relocated, escalating the high demand for workers in our area.
I am excited to say that at this time we are fully staffed with quality personnel. Jeff Wharton, our VRI representative, has taken
on the role of acting General Manager. He has been doing a tremendous job pulling our team together, setting goals and com-
pleting needed tasks. Our Office Manager, Kyle Doggett, has assumed the Assistant GM position and is doing a great job as he
learns the “ropes” under the mentorship of Jeff. More recently, Katie Pulling (the proud mother of twins!) has moved from the
front desk to Administrative Assistant and Toni Hewett has moved from the front desk to the position of Housekeeping Supervi-
sor. Our Maintenance Supervisor, David Moore, is building his team, focusing on hiring skilled Techs as they come available.
We so appreciate all our supervisory staff as they form a cohesive “Team Landmark”!
We are understandably getting questions about status of Landmark following Hurricane Michael. I will endeavor to answer
many of the questions and give an up-to-date plan moving forward. The destruction of Michael has obviously been a challeng-
ing time for Landmark. However, I am pleased to report that we fared better than many of the properties in Panama City Beach.
We sustained significant damage to our roofing systems and flashing, including our newly installed flat roof system--less than 2
years old. This allowed water migration into some of the upper units and exterior walls. We also had significant damage to our
16th floor clubhouse and common areas. Our pool/hot tub area was damaged by the storm and had to be evaluated by a struc-
tural engineer before being reopened for use. The high winds and flying debris damaged the exterior paint envelope around
the building. Many doors around the facility were damaged and the trash chute was compromised, blowing off many of the
access doors. Obviously there are many other items that are being addressed.
We contracted with the emergency remediation company, Belfor, to correct and/or stabilize critically damaged elements at the
property, mostly the result of wind damage. In the days following the storm, we hired a public adjuster (PA) to negotiate with
the insurance company on our behalf. We also hired an independent engineering firm to access the damage and report back
to the PA and insurance company with their findings. Over the last several months we have been in negotiations with our PA
and engineers and the Insurance Company and their engineers.
I feel that we are turning a corner. In the last few weeks we have started receiving resolution from the insurance company for
stage 1 renovations that will include rebuilding the 16th floor clubhouse, facility painting and roofing. Your Board of Directors
approved the hiring of a general contractor, C-Sharp, managed by David Sharp, and an architectural engineering firm, Pend-
leton and Bowman, to manage our reconstruction efforts. Both companies come highly recommended and are highly accredit-
ed in their respective areas. Our public adjustor is still working with engineering and our insurance company to determine the
extent of coverage for other damages around the property.
As your Board of Directors, we continue to stay focused on our mission to see the strength and beauty of our property restored
and maintained so that our families can continue to make wonderful vacation memories that have been enjoyed over the
years. We are committed to fiscal responsibility by keeping your fees as low as possible and living within our means as we
continue the different phases of the improvement process. Unfortunately, a lot of the planned renovations and projects we had
scheduled for last winter were unable to be started due to Michael. We are, however, very optimistic as we enter the off-
season months with our task lists in hand.
By now, you should have received the call for resumes for open positions on the Board of Directors. When you receive your
ballots, please make every effort to vote online or return them in time for our annual meeting on October 18th. I can’t stress
enough the importance of online voting or sending in your ballots or proxies for the election of Board members.
Be sure to visit our By the Beach Realty representative--Cody Rowlett (agent). If you, your family or friends are interested in
purchasing one of our available intervals, please call or stop by to visit him in the ground floor office. Whether you want more
beach-time or need a week for banking to enjoy elsewhere, our intervals are affordably priced. As we continue with improve-
ments, our property and trade value is increasing.
Your Board of Directors is here to serve the needs of Landmark and its owners. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of
the Board at any time. I have enjoyed talking with many of the owners over the past year, hearing your concerns and your
praises. Your voice is important to the success of the Landmark. I look forward to seeing and talking with many of my Land-
mark Family around the property as we all enjoy our vacation home.
God’s blessing to each and every one!
Respectfully,
Ron Barnett
17501 Front Beach Road | Panama City Beach, Florida 32413 | 850.233.1500 | www.landmarkpcb.com September 2019
NOTICE OF ELECTION is hereby given of the election to fill three (3) vacancies, for a two (2) year term, on
the Landmark Holiday Beach Resort Condominium Association, Inc., Board of Directors. The election will be held
during the Annual Meeting, beginning at 10:00 a.m. CDT on October 18, 2019, at the Landmark Resort.
It is very important that each of our owners participate in the election process.
NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Date: October 17, 2019 Date: October 18, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. CDT Time: 10:00 a.m. CDT
Place: Landmark Resort Place: Landmark Resort
Roll Call/Notice Certification Roll Call/Notice Certification
Approval of Minutes (August 23, 2019) Approval of Minutes
Approval of Year 2020 Budget (October 19, 2018
Unfinished Business January 18, 2019)
New Business Officer Reports
Owner Comments/Adjournment 2020 Budget Review
Election of Directors
New Business
Annual Meeting Notice
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Landmark Owners electronic process available and ready!
Landmark Owners, take advantage of the easy voting method through
Simply Voting’s online program using your phone or computer. If you
are receiving this paper newsletter; you have not opted in, we do not
have your email address on file, or your email address has changed.
We encourage all owners not currently participating in the electronic
process to send us your email. Our goal is to involve as many owners
as possible in this easy voting process.
Once you opt-in you will receive official notices, election materials,
and vote electronically via the online election process. If you partici-
pate in the electronic voting process, there is no need to send in your
paper ballot, saving time and cost. .
Please send an email to Landmark via;
Please review the election materials carefully before submitting your
selection of a candidate(s) on the ballot. Thank you.
Landmark Board of Directors:
Term Exp.
President: Ron Barnett 2020
Vice President: Bob Duncan 2020
Sec/Treasurer: Linda DeLozier 2019
Director: Hazel Courtney 2020
Director: Bob Bull 2019
Director: Richard Horowitz 2019
Director: Robert Miller 2020
Vote Now! We request each and every owner’s participation in
this election! It is a very important thing you can do to help your
Landmark Association! Each year we need a minimum number
of ballots returned to establish a quorum! Failure to establish a
quorum would require a re-scheduled meeting, and costly re-
mailing of election materials.
Please complete and send in your ballot /proxy upon receipt!
Support your Landmark Association and vote NOW to avoid the
cost of a re-scheduled meeting. Thank you
Remember: Fill out the ballot OR the proxy ,but not both. Use
the Ballot to cast your vote. Use the proxy only if you wish to
allow someone else to cast your vote on your behalf; i.e. Presi-
dent, Secretary or a “Write In”. Filling out both the ballot AND
the proxy sections will invalidate your vote.
Once the ballot / proxy sheet is complete on both sides, there
are three ways to return these ballot / proxy forms back to us:
1. Attached a U.S. postage stamp and return by October 18,
2019
2. Fax the form back to us at (850) 233-1972
3. Scan and email it to [email protected]
4. Send us an email for an invite to Simply Voting!
-Communications System Upgrade: a new tele-
phone system, WiFi access, and television
service upgrades were completed this year.
-New elliptical, treadmill, vertical machine, and
fitness glide-weight machine placed in exercise
room.
-Phase I drapery replacement complete for liv-
ing rooms and bedrooms.
-Recoated/striped parking lot
-100% of A/C units replaced or serviced
throughout entire building beginning in January.
-New 16th floor outdoor deck furniture and
updated patio furniture.
small projects & improvements Page 2
Vacationing in
Panama City Beach Florida!
Please be advised that the
Leave No Trace Ordinance is in effect for
Panama City Beach, FL. All your personal
items will be removed and disposed of if left on
the beach between the hours of 7 p.m.—7 a.m.
VRI (Vacation Resorts International has been our management
partner for the past 19 years. The board has decided to
continue our management services relationship with VRI
through 2028. We believe we have a contract that is in the best
interests of Landmark Holiday Beach Resort.
SCAM UPDATE
We wanted to again remind owners about the
latest “scam” being perpetrated on Timeshare
Owners and Homeowner Associations. This
fraud is known by several names, Timeshare
Relief or Timeshare Rescue. Owners are
typically contacted by phone or mailing but
also by email. Many times you are asked to
attend a meeting and presented with an
opportunity to sell or give away your
timeshare. We have seen owners pay as much
as $3,000 - $5,000 to transfer their week to a
company or individual. The problem we have
identified is that these companies or
individuals do not pay maintenance fees and
the remaining owners are left to pick up the
tab. And worst of all, even after you have paid,
you may continue to be liable for maintenance
fees if the transfer is not accepted, so please
check with us first.
Individuals and companies involved in these
scams are very cunning and very often change
their tactics. Here are a few warning signs to
look out for, some or all of these may apply:
-Were you solicited by this company by
mail, phone or email?
-Are you asked to attend a presentation?
-Are you asked to “pay” money for the op-
portunity to get out of your timeshare?
-Are you asked to sign a Power of Attor-
ney to complete the transfer?
If you are talking with a company and you
recognize any of these warning signs or
simply have questions, call us first. Landmark
is taking steps to combat these fraudulent
transfers and protect our Association and
owners by implementing new transfer policies
and we may be able to help.
Please CALL US FIRST!
Beer & Wine Service Survey
Owners, please participate…...we welcome your input. A survey will be available on Landmark’s website beginning September 30th to owners interested in providing comments related to a proposed beer & wine ser-vice at the Tiki Hut. This study aims to objectively and rationally assess the owner’s input with this proposed venture. Watch for it on Landmarks main webpage. Thank you
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Improve the value of your Timeshare!
Trading your timeshare with exchange companies generates value by
allowing you to visit vacation destinations all over the world, while still
providing the same perks you expect when staying with your own property!
Timeshare owners have the ability take advantage of rental programs, bonus
weeks, and weekend getaways. These are extra weeks (and weekend geta-
ways) through your home resort or exchange companies. These weeks
require no maintenance fee payments, can be used often, and are offered at
unbelievably affordable rates!
Owning at the Landmark encourages hard-working families to plan, and take,
vacations that they otherwise would miss out on because they’re “too busy.”
Taking vacations and time off from work is good for the soul!
In summary, owning a timeshare is financially sensible and allows for access
to many wonderful facilities! It also provides easy access to the one thing
every vacationer looks forward to- Quality time spent with loved ones!
Landmark Termination
Clause Update!
Landmark Owners, we are happy to inform
you that the vote to amend the condomini-
um document concerning the Termination
Clause is complete.
Owners voted to amend the Association
documents and remove the Termination
Clause language. Having recorded the
amendment, the Association will extend
beyond year 2031.
We appreciate all owners who participated
in this very important vote to amend the
documents. Thank you
The recorded document can be viewed in the
Owner’s Corner on our website:
www.landmarkpcb.com Landmark Resort is a proud member of ARDA—an Association represent-
ing the Timeshare and Vacation Ownership industries.
To our Owners…on a sensitive note…
End of life is never something we like to discuss. Unfortunately it is one area that affects real property owner-
ship, like timeshares. Your property may be unnecessarily left hanging in the balance, awaiting probate. You
can avoid this issue by simply changing your deeds to reflect “Right of Survivorship,” along with the name of
whom you wish your timeshare to pass on to in the event of the inevitable. This will save your loved ones a lot of
time, effort, and cost by simply planning ahead. As some of you are aware, all delinquent weeks remain a
burden on those that continue to pay. Please take the time to plan today and don’t put it off any longer.
Hello Landmark family!
Greetings from paradise, your home away from home! We look forward to welcoming back new
and long-term owners every week as we enter our fifth year at Landmark.
As you know, we are the on-site real estate office for the Landmark Holiday Beach Resort. If your
family has an interest in purchasing additional deeded fixed or floating weeks at the Landmark,
please do not hesitate to reach out to us for information. Pricing, photos, floorplans, general info,
and available inventory can be found on our website www.bythebeachrealty.com. Family, friends,
and current owners do receive a discount on available HOA owned units! Private owner resales are
also available.
Please stop by and see us! Our office is located next to the lobby. As always, we look forward to
your visit and hope you have a fantastic time vacationing on one of the world’s most beautiful
beaches!
Cody Rowlett
850-775-4404 - Office
www.bythebeachrealty.com
FLOAT WEEK BOOKING POLICY:
Float Owners may reserve 52 weeks (12 months) in advance via phone at 6am PT on Fridays, or
can send in a written request (Fax/Email) on the Wednesday prior no earlier than 12am PT which
will be booked by an agent at 6am PT on Friday. Owners may also use the VRI website to book
their Float Week at 6am PT on Fridays.
Phone (949) 859-2181 * Fax (949) 587-2272 * email: [email protected]
FLOAT (HOME) WEEK BOOKING POLICY:
Float Owners can book 61 weeks (14 months) in advance if the owner
books the week and unit number listed on their deed.
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The Landmark Team!
Jeff Wharton- General Manager
Kyle Doggett- Assistant General Manager
David Moore- Maintenance Supervisor
Toni Hewett- Housekeeping Supervisor
Katie Pulling- Administrative Assistant
Cathy Hightshoe- Activities Director
Owner Service emails:
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Landmark’s website has recently added helpful information for
owner services, the owner’s corner, and exchange information.
Make sure you check out the “Owner’s Corner on Landmark’s
website to obtain access, through the password request feature, to
vital owner-specific information, minutes, documents, etc.
Check Out These Websites
www.landmarkpcb.com www.vriresorts.com www.tradingplaces.com
Visit us on Landmark’s Facebook page for the latest pics of our onsite activities!
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LANDMARK RESORT……..………..(850)-233-1500
Resort Fax…………………………...….(850)-233-1972
Exchange Services Information
RCI…………………………..……….…...877-874-3334
RCI website………………………………..www.rci.com
II - Interval International………………….800-828-8200
II website……………………….www.intervalworld.com
TPI—Trading Places………………….……800-365-7617
TPI website ………...………..www.tradingplaces.com
Reservation Services Information
VRI website……………….………..www.vriresorts.com
VRI Central Reservations………………(949) 859-2181
We made it easier to pay your Maintenance Fees online!
You can now pay your maintenance fees online at www.vriresorts.com
Payments can be made in advance, quarterly, or monthly!
Once at the website you will choose the tab labeled FOR OWNERS ONLY at the top of the page.
Then you will choose
ONLINE PAYMENTS
If you have not registered your email address with the resort you will need to do so before creating an account password.
If you have any questions please contact VRI at (949) 859-2181
Come join us in Panama City Beach….see what you’re missing!
