MANAGER’S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2016

Dear Owners,

The Manager’s Newsletters are being sent quarterly to all owners with a valid e-mail address on file with the Resort and is also available on Club’s website www.arubabeachclub.net. If you are not receiving them, please contact Cathy Brete at execoff@arubabeachclub.net. The Aruba Beach Club Resort hopes to continue to conduct more of its communications electronically.

Congratulations! The Aruba Beach Club Resort has been awarded the distinction as an

Interval International Select Resort for the year 2016

Interval International’s Select Resorts: Provide a great vacation experience.

Are distinguished by a comfortable and home-like atmosphere. Identified by the pineapple, a centuries-old symbol of hospitality, welcome, friendliness, and warmth.

Congratulations! The Aruba Beach Club Resort has been awarded the distinction as a

RCI Gold Crown Resort for the year 2016

Select RCI affiliated resorts are recognized as RCI Gold Crown Resort properties – the highest of the three RCI Award Designations.

The RCI Gold Crown Resort award designates resorts that have met or exceeded specific standards in the areas of unit housekeeping, unit maintenance, hospitality and check-in/check-out procedures,

and an evaluation of resort facilities, amenities and services.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016/2017 MEETING SCHEDULE

Week 15 – April 9-16, 2016 Week 35 – August 27 – September 3, 2016

Week 03 – January 21-28, 2017 Week 16 – April 22-29, 2017

Week 36 – September 9-16, 2017

REMINDER PLEASE CHECK THE ARUBA BEACH CLUB RESORT TIMESHARE CALENDAR OF WEEKS PRIOR TO MAKING YOUR

VACATION PLANS AND AIR ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE CORRECT DATES:

http://www.arubabeachclub.net/calendar_2016-2023.pdf

CONVOCATION OF THE 2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: All owners should have received their copy of the Convocation which was mailed in February 2016, for the Annual Meeting will take place on April 12th, 2016 as scheduled. Any owner that has not received the Convocation, please contact the Executive Office via email execoff@arubabeachclub.net to receive a copy so that you may vote on the agenda items.

Proposed new Club Dues 2017 (Pending approval of the proposed Budget for F/Y 2015/2016 at the Annual Members Meeting April 2016)

$568.00 – Superior $671.00 – Deluxe

$781.00 – Royal Superb

Paying annual Club Dues, timeshare maintenance fees, is part and parcel of what separates timeshare ownership from just renting vacation accommodations annually. You should understand the annual maintenance fees, so here are a few tips:

Paying your fees promptly and in full is your way of taking responsibility for the upkeep of your Resort.

All owners receive the yearly Financial Statements and the new projected Fiscal Year budget in the Convocation of the ABCCA Annual General Meeting which provide you with a breakdown of total projected fees billed, collected and what those fees will be used for in the upcoming Fiscal Year.

Keep in mind that annual maintenance fees DO rise over time. A recent study by the National Timeshare Owners Association in the USA showed that the average annual increase was about 6%. Increases in Club Dues/maintenance fees over the past five years here at the Aruba Beach Club Resort have been kept to 5% annual increase. Considering the age of our Resort and its geographical and logistical location, we are pleased and hope you, the owners, are pleased as well.

NOTICE TO All OWNERS OF WEEK #52 “END OF YEAR 2016 – WEEK 53”

December 31, 2016 to January 7, 2017 BY-LAW VII SHARES – Paragraph # 5:

5. In the event a week number 53 is available from time to time for use, the right to use and the maintenance fee are the responsibility of the member holding the share representing week number 52. The owner of week 52 may waive his right to week 53 and the obligation for the maintenance cost associated, by notifying the Association before July 1st of the year in question, of his desire to relinquish his right for that year.

INFORMATION FOR OWNERS AND GUESTS ARRIVING TO USE VACATION WEEKS

POOL AND BEACH HUT RULES All chairs will be available for use by owners and guests staying at the Aruba Beach Club Resort beginning at 6:00 a.m.

until sunset and from 8:00 a.m. to sunset for owners and guests staying at the Casa Del Mar.

Between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. anything left unattended under a hut will be removed by Security.

Chairs and huts can only be reserved at 6:00 a.m. by a towel supplied by the Aruba Beach Club Resort.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Security will check to see if huts with beach towels are unattended. At 11:00 a.m. security will recheck all huts and if still unattended all items will be removed.

For security reasons, sleeping is not allowed overnight on chairs at the pool or on the beach during the hours from sunset until 6:00 a.m.

No bed linens (blankets sheets, bedspreads, pillows) or bathroom towels are permitted to be removed from the rooms and used at the beach or by the pool.

BALCONY DOORS

Owners and guests are reminded that balcony doors MUST be kept closed AT ALL TIMES to prevent mold.

ARUBA BEACH CLUB RESORT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTED LOST ARTICLES

Farewell to Ramon Boekhoudt Chief, Security Pool Grounds & Landscaping

On March 4th, 2016, we said farewell to a great Person, Colleague and Friend. His name is Cornelio Boekhoudt, better known as RAMON, Chief of Security. Ramon started with Aruba Beach Club on June 1, 1988 as Security Guard. During his career path, he had occupied several positions amongst which, Pool, Beach & Grounds Manager, Assistant Chief of Security/MOD and finally, Chief of Security in charge of Pool, Beach, Grounds & Landscaping. We will surely miss Ramon with his contagious cheerful spirit and we are thankful for the time and professionalism he had shared with us.

Happy retirement Ramon!

BEACH TOWEL STATION

The Beach Towel Station is located on the Pool Deck. Maximum number of beach towels allowed is according to the maximum occupancy of your unit. Charge for towels not returned, or damaged is $25.00 per towel. ABC is not responsible for lost beach towels. Opening Hours are:

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday through Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday

CONCIERGE SERVICES

Your Board is pleased to announce that in cooperation between Aruba Beach Club and Casa del Mar, Pelican Adventures, located in the CDM lobby, has assumed the responsibility of Concierge Services for both the ABC and CDM resorts. Concierge services will be offered between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week to owners and guests of both the ABC and CDM for services such as restaurant reservations, printing boarding passes, faxes, overnight mail services, general information and more. Meet Yelitzabeth on the left and Erica on the right (below). You can contact them at concierge@casadelmar-aruba.net. Additionally, a Boarding Pass printer is located in the CDM lobby so that ABC and CDM owners and guests can print boarding passes at your convenience.

REMINDERS TO ARRIVING GUESTS:

Please be sure to lock your valuables in your room safe. If you should forget to lock your safe, Housekeeping will not provide service in your room. We would also like to remind all guests that between the hours of 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM, there is no assistance available to “unlock” your safe. Furthermore, we recommend you not to put any medicine in your room safe in case you may need it in an emergency.

Should your plans include renting a vehicle during your vacation time, please always lock your doors and close all windows securely, be sure to park your vehicle in a safe, well lighted, parking area, and leave nothing of value in your car when unattended. Front Desk requests to register your vehicle for emergency contact.

Parking at the Resort still remains a problem. Do not park in restricted areas as you will run the chance of having your car towed off the property at your own risk.

Refrigerators – A reminder to arriving guests to check the temperature setting of your refrigerator. The Club is not responsible for items stored at improper setting.

Also, as a safety precaution, check the knobs on your stove/oven to ensure they are in the off position when not in use.

Balcony Doors are required to be closed at all times, for occupants own security and also for the prevention of mold and mildew in units. Open doors also works against the optimal functioning of our Air-Conditioning system.

System of Automated Wake-Up Calls in units is working. Guests should call the Front Desk with their requested day/time to program their wake up call.

DO NOT DISTURB sign on the unit door handle is only valid for one day or 24 hours. Management reserves the right to enter the unit after 24 hours.

A reminder that Free WiFi service is available under the Cayenna Garden Terrace, the covered area in front of the Spa, Activities Dept., and Member's Lounge, from the edge of the children's playground to the lobby. Just go to your WiFi settings and click on "Cayenna Terrace", no password required.

Several new television channels have recently been added – please check the TV channel listing in your room. We also recommend that you view the in-house channel #30 at the start of your vacation as it has been updated with valuable information, and also, new channel #34 – Island Guide.

New room directories have been placed in all units but are the property of the Resort and may not be removed from the unit. However, these may be obtained at the Front Desk at a cost of $5.00 each in case an owner/guest wants to have one.

No charge for Saturday room change – Room changes will be facilitated as quickly as possible according to procedure. CHECK IN TIME IS 4:00 P.M. CHECK OUT TIME IS 11:00 A.M. – If your room is not vacated by 11:00 a.m. Management will pack your personal

belongs and put them in storage with an hourly penalty past check-out time of US$150.00. No room charges at Ricardo’s Restaurant or any Concessions after 12:00 noon on Friday until 6:00 pm on Saturday. SWIMMING POOL HOURS are 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. BEACH & CHICKEES – THANKS for "Sharing the Shade" - Donald and his Security/Pool staff express their sincere

appreciation to all our guests for your cooperation and understanding contributing to the Resort’s One Happy Beach! BEACH LOUNGES – Please do not take beach lounges close to, nor into the ocean water. Iguanas and Birds – Please do not feed the iguanas and the birds, as their droppings attract unwanted pests. While fishing from shore is not prohibited, we can recommend appropriate areas where you can fish from the rocks,

such as in front of the new Blue Residences, or beyond of the Ritz-Carlton, and away from swimmers. CATHOLIC MASS is celebrated on Sunday’s at 5:00 PM, June through November in the Frank Conway Room at Casa

Del Mar; December through May on the Cayenna Terrace at the Aruba Beach Club Resort. The Government of Aruba 1% health tax “Bestemmingsheffing AZV” which came into force as of December 1st, 2014

has been increased as of July 8th, 2015 to 2%. This 2% tax is charged on goods and/or services purchased in stores and shops and will be shown separately on sales receipts, same as the “BBO” sales tax. Neither “BBO” nor the “BAZV” are charged, nor applicable on your room accommodation.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE RESORT - Should you require medical assistance during your stay at ABC, please contact our Front Desk where there is always someone available to assist you in contacting a local Doctor. During the evening hours between 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM you may visit the Doctor on Call, located approximately five minutes from the Resort. Should the situation be urgent, or life threatening, the Hospital Emergency Room is available 24-hours, five minutes from the Resort, website www.arubahospital.com. Front Desk attendant will call for Ambulance when needed. Defibrillator is located at the Front Desk. A second Defibrillator for the Resort has been installed at Ricardo’s Bar & Restaurant. “Urgent Care Aruba” – A new medical service recently established on Aruba open 24 hours/7 days weekly, US$ 150.00 per consult. Information is available at the Front Desk and/or visit the website: http://www.urgentcare.aw/main/ for more complete information on the health services provided.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS AVAILABLE: Here is a list of additional items also available at the Resort upon your request at little or no cost to you. If you need anything else, (e.g. blender), just ask Housekeeping or the Front Desk – If available, we will be happy to accommodate your request.

DVD player: $ 5.00 per night

Extra bed: $ 10.50 per night

Baby Crib : $ 5.50 per night or $ 32.00 for 1 week

Baby highchair: No charge

Blender, hand held knife sharpener, electric juicer, and 4 slice toaster: No charge

Shower Chair: No charge

Toilet Riser: No charge

LAUNDROMAT FACILITIES: Tokens are available for purchase at the Front Desk for $2.50.

Please read Instructions posted on the wall before operating machines.

The Resort has a Vacation Evaluation Program to aid us on our continuing “journey to excellence”. We appreciate

the time you take to complete the Vacation Evaluation form and kindly deposit in the box located next to the Front

Desk prior to departing the Resort.

The Aruba Beach Club Resort continues to be recognized by its owners and guests on TripAdvisor – A big “thanks” to all guests who wrote such wonderful reviews of your stays with us and recognized those employees who make your vacations so special. We sincerely appreciate the time you take to write your vacation reviews on TripAdvisor.com which will help us attain our goal of being “One of the 10 Best Resorts on the Island”.

ACTIVITIES CENTER – The Activities Center is open Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM, closed on weekends. After 4:00 PM and on weekends, no requests for equipment will be taken after the mentioned hours, with the exception of Ping Pong Balls & Paddles which can be obtained at the Front Desk. Charge for Ping Pong Balls is $1.00 each.

On our Children’s Activities program, a parent or grandparent is always welcome. However, after your child feels comfortable, usually after the first ten minutes or so, it is suggested that you leave your child to enjoy the activity with the other children due to the limited space that we have available in the Activities Center. We appreciate your kind cooperation in this matter.

The “Art Workshop” by local artist Maria Onni, is continuing on Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with four participants minimum, required. Please register at the Activities Center at least two days in advance.

A Message Board has been placed in the Members Lounge for Aruba Beach Club Resort Guests who would like to place a notice during their vacation week(s), e.g. looking for deep-sea fishing partners, a tennis partner, volleyball players, etc. It is not intended for classified Private Resale and/or Rental offers. Management reserves the right to remove any inappropriate notices.

ARUBA BEACH CLUB RESORT COMPENSATION POLICY

From the time when you purchased at the Aruba Beach Club Resort, it becomes your “Home away from Home”. When you stay at the Resort, you are not just a guest in a conventional hotel, but an owner of your vacation unit. As all Timeshare Resorts, Aruba Beach Club Resort is a nonprofit organization and maintenance fees cover operating expenses only. There are no funds in our annual budget to cover complimentary compensation such as free meals or free nights, as the cost would come directly from the owners’ dues. As in your own home, minor and major maintenance issues can occur, not excluding unforeseen situations as a result of miscommunication or human error. However, please rest assured that ABC Management and Staff continually make every effort to make your stay at our Resort pleasant and trouble-free. If any issue arises, do not hesitate to bring it to our attention, and you may rest assured that immediate action will be taken by our staff to correct it as prompt as possible. In case you experience any inconvenience during your stay with us, please accept a sincere apology from our staff members, in lieu of expecting any type of recompense.

LENDING LIBRARY: Owners and Guests are invited to visit the lending library currently located in the Members Lounge. We also appreciate your contribution of books to replenish and share the “good reading”.

ATA VISITOR RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Owners and Guests who have not yet been honored by the Aruba Tourist Association for your ten years, twenty years and/or thirty-five years consecutive visits, we invite you to visit our Activities Coordinator no later than Tuesday morning of your vacation week. Our activities coordinator will have a brief questionnaire that you will need to complete for ATA, in order to assist with coordination of your ATA Recognition Ceremony which would be held during your vacation at the Aruba Beach Club Resort.

MAINTENANCE PROJECTS:

Insulation of the A/C pipes in the shaft of the rooms that runs to the roof – project ongoing. Widening of Deluxe showers – ongoing project. Sixth chiller – Completed. Upgrade & replacement of Electrical Service Panels – in progress. Air-Conditioning – Front Office & Reservations – Completed. Tiling of Tower Staircase – waiting materials. Tiling of East Wing & West Wing Staircases –project, waiting materials.

RESERVATIONS & FRONT DESK - Reminder re Private Rentals: When placing a week/unit in Club’s Rental Program and also placing an Ad on the Rentals/Exchanges Page of Club’s Website, owner may withdraw his week/unit from the Rental Program, in writing, at any time, as long as it was not rented by the Club. Adherence to this procedure is required to avoid double rental of a week/unit by the Club and by the owner. Authorization forms, Guest of Owner and Rental Program, are available under members section of Club’s website.

Should you plan on using your week, it will be appreciated if you notify reservations@arubabeachclub.net to let them know your plans including your arrival and departure date to enhance your check-in experience.

The Club will charge No Show Nightly Energy on units left vacant, on late arrival and early departure unless the unused nights have been placed in the Club's Rental Program at least 30 days in advance of the week/unit. When placing a unit in the Club's Rental Program with 30 days advance notice, the Club will absorb the nightly Energy charge for any nights placed for rental not successfully rented. Should an owner place a unit in the Rental Program with less than 30 days advance notice, and the Club does not successfully rent, the energy on the unrented nights will be billed to the owner on his account.

Owner Options for use of Assigned Week/Unit:

Use as scheduled. Be sure to check the Timeshare Calendar for correct dates. Here’s the link: http://www.arubabeachclub.net/members/timesharecalendar.php

Send guests to use (Authorization form available on Club’s website). PLEASE TAKE NOTE: When renting

privately, sending guests, the Club will record your guests scheduled to use your week/unit/year as submitted via Member/Guest Authorization form available on Club’s website www.arubabeachclub.net “Authorized Owners Only”. However, your guests are not considered CONFIRMED and will not be allowed access to your unit unless Maintenance Fees are PAID for that period.

Spacebank with Exchange Company. NOTE: Prepayment of Club Dues on the corresponding week/unit/year must be received prior to spacebank deposit.

Club’s Rental Program. Rental Authorization form available on the website www.arubabeachclub.net “Authorized Owners Only”.

SPACEBANK DEPOSITS WITH EXCHANGE COMPANIES: Owners are required to PRE-PAY the Club Dues/Maintenance Fees on the corresponding week/unit/year prior to contacting the Exchange Company with their spacebank deposit. Your deposit will be returned if prepayment has not been received and recorded on your account by ABC. Check your Club Dues Statement “begins” date that indicates the week/unit/year billed.

OWNERS AND GUESTS / PRIVATE RENTALS

To those owners who are privately renting their units, sending guests, please be reminded of the By-Law VIII

MEMBERS’ OPTIONS (printed below for easy reference), and in particular we want to call your attention to

paragraph 3. There has been incidence, e.g. guest departs without settling room bill, high long distance

phone calls; damage in unit and/or on property; theft, in which case the owner of the unit is liable and will be

billed accordingly. The only exception: A unit placed in Club’s Rental Program in which case the Club is liable.

BY-LAW V111. MEMBERS’ OPTIONS

1. A Member may bring as many guests during his annual stay in the hotel as his suite may accommodate pursuant to Article 6, Section 2 of the By-Laws.

2. Availability of a member’s suite is guaranteed for his chosen week(s). If the member desires to exchange, or to put the suite in the Rental Program, the Club must receive 30 days notice before his time period.

3. A member may allow another person, whether accompanied by guest or not, to occupy his suite during a chosen week, and should notify the Association of such intent with the name of the person(s) that will occupy the room prior to the start of the week involved. In such case, the member remains fully liable for the cost set forth in Article 21 of the Articles of Association and for any damage caused by such guests.

NOTICE - PRIVATE RENTALS

The Aruba Beach Club Resort considers a private rental to be when the owner is paid

(monetary/non-monetary arrangement not privy to the Resort) directly by his guest, and

in turn, the owner submits the appropriate Mbr/Gst Authorization form to the Resort’s

Reservations Department for the particular week/unit/year.

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The Resort is aware of “Private Rentals” that increasingly, are being arranged by “illegal

brokers” who most likely take a commission on the rental he/she arranges. This is a

person (can be an owner, can be a non-owner) who sometimes surf’s the “Rentals Page”

of the Club’s Website, or another rental listing source, contacts the owner and offers to

find a renter for his week/unit/year. These third party, types of transactions, can not

only become complicated, but can cause additional work and/or confusion for the

Resort’s Reservations Department.

The Aruba Beach Club Resort does not condone the above mentioned practice.

All Risk is for the Owner and his Guest.

CLUB RESALES

There are some spectacular weeks at great prices. Don’t forget to invite your friends or relatives that may be

interested in becoming an owner with us! For those who will be here on the Island, take a moment to meet John.

You’ll find his office under the Cayena Terrace, between the Members Lounge and the Activities Center.

Right now we have a $25.00 F&B Gift Certificate at Ricardo’s for referring someone to our resale office and after

the completion of the sale, which would be when the purchase is made and payment in full is received. Resales listings can be found on the link: http://www.arubabeachclub.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t-21, and

on John’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ArubaBeachCLubResales. “Like It”.

Settlement checks are issued to seller only after the buyer’s final payment, which is due 30 days after the date of sale, has been received and cleared by the Bank. Our Bank here in Aruba places an automatic six week “hold” on funds received via check allowing ample time to clear through the International banking system. After that six week period, the accounting department issues the request for check for transmittal to the seller. By the same token, Share Certificates are issued after the same six week period. Your understanding and patience with this practice is appreciated.

ABUSE Owners and/or Guests shall not verbally abuse or harass any another owner or guest, staff or Management Staff. In the event of a verbal or physical assault upon any other owner and/or guest, staff or Management Staff, Management shall recommend the Board of Directors to either suspend or withdraw ownership from the Resort. The Resort will not tolerate any form of abusive conduct.

Owners and/or Guests shall respect the rights of other owners and/or guests, staff and Management Staff.

Owners and/or Guests shall not use profane language at any time.

Owners and/or Guests shall not intentionally damage or remove property that belongs to the Resort.

“GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN”

Paul Bobinski – Weeks 40 & 41 Olga De Re – weeks 46 & 47

Gerard Godfrey – weeks 42 & 43 Barbara Hicks – weeks 21, 35 & 36

Joseph P. Kelly – weeks 07, 10-11-12-13-14 & 50 Andrew J. Krizman – weeks 01 & 02

Rudolph Krueger – weeks 22 & 23 Murray Liebowitz weeks 50-51-52, 01 & 02

Pieter Pronk – week 40 Virginia Smith – week 44 & 45

ARUBA BEACH CLUB RESORT MAILING INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP PAYMENTS: Please take good note of the Tampa address for mailing payments, and always mention your NAME and OWNER MEMBER NUMBER with your payment. Any other correspondence received at the Tampa address will be scanned and transmitted to Club’s offices here in Aruba for appropriate handling:

MAIL TO: Aruba Beach Club Resort Client 313016 P.O. Box 20867 Tampa, FL 33622-0867

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Authorization for payment should be e-mailed to Cathy execoff@arubabeachclub.net, her colleague Amanda asingh@arubabeachclub.net, or sent via FAX (dial 011 from USA/Canada) then 297-583-8191. All credit card charges are processed at the Club’s Offices in Aruba. Please be reminded that the Aruba Beach Club Resort will add its 4% administration fee to the total of the payment.

PAYMENTS VIA BANK TRANSFER: Make sure that your NAME and OWNERS MEMBER # are mentioned on Bank Transfer of Funds. IMPORTANT: When remitting funds via Bank Transfer from all countries, with exception of Aruba, it is recommended to transfer funds to our Sabadell Bank, Miami, Florida to avoid any additional unnecessary and/or unforeseen bank charges incurred between your bank and the Aruba Bank (bank information is printed on Club Dues Statement), including the exchange fees (US Dollars to Aruban Florins) which would all be for your own account.

Sabadell United Bank, MIAMI ABA Routing # 067009646 Account name: Aruba Beach Club Cooperative Association Account #: 0011135944

TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTS/TRANSFER FEES: Mail directly to Club’s offices in Aruba. Allow us to suggest these documents be sent via FedEx, UPS, DHL or other similar service to ensure expedited delivery:

MAIL TO: Aruba Beach Club Cooperative Association Attn: Resales & Transfers Coordinator/Lucille Voss J.E. Irausquin Blvd. #53 P.O. Box 368 Oranjestad, Aruba Dutch Caribbean

ISLAND NEWS

Informacion on Zika Virus - United and Well Formulated

The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) is in contact regularly with the Department of Public Health with official information, among other, the Zika virus. Of vital importance for A.T.A., its associates and the community is to be well informed regarding this new virus and its spread, locally and internationally, through investigations and status which the World Health Organization announces. A.T.A. depends on our public relations that work in the exterior and in collaboration with all organizations locally that have official information to provide the message loud and clear. The elimination of the Aedes Aegypti y Aedes Albopictus mosquito that transmit the Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Virus is in our hands. The Aruba Beach Club Resort has purchased four Zika Mosquito Traps from our contracted Professional Pest Control company. Each Mosquito Trap comes with a net and tablets, each covers an area of approximately 400 square meter. The traps are serviced by our own personnel, and are in addition to our regular and normal pest control services. Prevention is a priority on the Island as well as at our Resort.

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Eagle Beach - Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting Season has arrived!

March 20th, the first Leatherback Sea Turtle returned to Eagle Beach. Unfortunately there were many people on the beach and they did not maintain a respectable distance, the Sea Turtle was frightened and went back into the sea without laying her eggs. Volunteers of Turtugaruba patrol the beach throughout the season. The Leatherback Seat Turtle is in danger of extinction – you can help! When you see a Sea Turtle reaching the beach to lay her eggs, first contact the Turtugaruba Hotline 592-9393. Don’t get close to the Sea Turtle, keep a distance of 15 meters more or less. The majority of Sea Turtles reach the beach in the dark of the night. Keep the lights in the area off “Sea Turtles dig the dark”. Do not take pictures with flash, nor use a flash light or cell phone. Artificial light will disturb the Turtle from making it’s nest. Limit movement and noise so as not too distract the Turtle. The whole process can take about two hours. “It’s very nice to see the Leatherback Sea Turtle, but don’t let the Turtle see you!” For more information contact via the hotline 592-9393, e-mail Turtugaruba@hotmail.com, Facebook www.facebook.com/Turtugaruba.

King’s Birthday Celebration & Aruba’s Labor Day April 27, 2016: An official government ceremony in honor of King Willem Alexander is followed by numerous sporting events and family-friendly celebrations. Sports competitions, kite flying contests, and fun-filled activities are held at various sites including community centers. On 30 April 2013, on Queen's Day, Prince Willem-Alexander succeeded his mother Beatrix and became King of the Netherlands. From 2014 onward the name is changed from Queen's Day into King's Day. The date is also changed from 30 April to 27 April, which is the birthday of Willem-Alexander. May 2nd, 2016: Aruba’s Labor Day Celebrated - The Dutch Marines in Savaneta has an open house every year with different activities they let you partake in, including touring some of their ships. Fun day and very interesting.

Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival

When: Wednesday, May 25 to Monday, May 30, 2016 Where: The Harbour Arena view map

Held on Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival is a star-studded event. The 16th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival will offer a unique combination of excitement and is sure to amaze you with the hottest internationally renowned performing artists in music and comedy, all in one jam packed weekend of music, fun and sun! Contact Aruba Tourism Authority at Tel. +297 582-3777 / Fax +297 583-7403 / or visit www.soulbeach.net for additional information.

ARUBA VISITORS can now complete the ED-Card via Internet

Aruba is ready and waiting to extend its warmest greetings in welcoming you to the island and on your way to an unforgettable vacation experience. In the effort to facilitate your travel to Aruba, the Aruban Immigration Authority in collaboration with the Aruba Tourism Authority offer the first “bon bini” in the form of Aruba’s online Embarkation and Disembarkation (ED) program. This program offers you the opportunity to fill out the ED–card online as a convenient ahead-of-time alternative to the existing ED–card that is handed out on board all flights to Aruba. Just like the existing ED–card, the application of the online ED–card is free of charge.

The Benefits of using the on-line ED-Card services (https://edcardaruba.aw/):

Easy online application (registration)

Quick processing times (usually within 48 hours)

Current processing status can be viewed at any time

Reduces waiting time upon arrival in Aruba

What are the hours of parking meter enforcement? Parking meters are enforced Monday to Saturday, from 7:00AM till 7:00PM unless otherwise posted. What are the parking rates? The first 30 minutes are 1,00 AWG. The first 1 hour and 30 minutes are 2,00 AWG. Each 30 minutes after that is 1,00 AWG. What should I do if the meter I parked at is broken? The best thing to do is to move to another meter and report the broken meter to the Aruparking office at 5202323. Be sure to note the parking meter before you call. The parking meter number can be found on either side of the machine. What can I use to pay for the parking meter? Local coins, US coins & Aruparking smartcard. Does the parking meter provide change? No. Where can I get change to use at the parking meter? At the Aruparking office or at Sol Creations right next to The Paddock. What is a Parking Smartcard? A Parking Smartcard is a prepaid parkingmeter card which is encoded with a computer chip that enables the public to purchase a predetermined amount of parking for use at the meters. What do I do if my Parking Smartcard does not work?

Visit the Aruparking office at Wilhelminastraat 13. Do people with disabilities have to pay meters? Yes. Regular rates apply. When do I get a fine?

Parking time expired

Parked in no parking area/space

Parked in handicap space

Parked in reserved or assigned space (Yellow Lines)

Blocking driveway or access

Blocking other vehicle

Parked in 2 spaces

Parked in incorrect Parking zone & area (Permit Holders)

Permit not paid for the month (Permit Holders)

Permit sticker is not visible (Permit Holders) What do I do if my car is towed? Call Aruparking office at 5202323. Payments must be made in person at the office at Wilhelminastraat 13. (Office hours: 7:00AM – 7:00PM) Who can I contact if I have questions? Contact Aruparking at www.aruparking.com or 5022323 (Representatives are available from 7:00AM – 7:00PM)

NEWS FROM OUR CONCESSIONS

Lobby Corridor Concessions Display Cabinet

Last but not least, please make sure to include a visit during your stay at your “Home away from Home” to our Mini Mart, Restaurant & Bar, Spa, Car Rental, Souvenir & Resort Wear, and Silver Jewelry Concessions and enjoy the high quality products, and specials of the week/month each and every one of our Concessions is offering our Owners and Guests at special and competitive prices. Make use of the opportunity while you are here in a relaxation mood, to pamper yourself with a soothing body massage or other special beauty treatments by our skilled Spa attendants. Please remember that by supporting our Concessions they are able in turn to make their monthly rent payments and hence contribute in reducing your yearly Resort’s Maintenance Fees.

RICARDO’S RESTAURANT AND BAR SPECIALS: Mondays – “All you can eat BBQ Ribs” Wednesdays – “All you can eat Grouper” Live Entertainment on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm during dinner.

Happy Hours - Three Times Daily! 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Ricardo’s Restaurant and Bar continue to have their weekly Karaoke and Dance Party Night every Thursday from 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. We invite you to join this popular event and have some fun. ZENERGY SPA: Please drop in at the Spa for their Special Offers during your stay. Email: info@zenergyspa.com Website: zenergyspa.com ECONO CAR RENTAL: For all your Rental Car needs please visit our Desk in the Lobby Area as all Owners will get a 10% discount off our already low rates, except on special offers.

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It is my pleasure updating you with some of the latest developments at the ABC and Aruba. I look forward to meeting you at the regular Tuesday Manager’s Meeting where most recent info will be shared and questions from the floor addressed. Warm regards, Farida Mansur General Manager