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Properties in the Elkhorn Vacation Club 2-3

Membership Has Its Privilieges 4

Excursions with Elaine 5

Buzz from the Boards 5

RCI Fees for 2011 6

Maintenance Fees 6

Owner Services Contacts 6

Thank You to the Boards 6

THANK YOU TOTHE BOARDSOn behalf of the Owners, Elkhorn Resort, and the Staff of the Owner Services Offices we would like to take this opportunity to deliver “Bouquets” and say Thank You to the Board of Directors for Neepawa Condominium Corp. #3, Elkhorn Owners Assoc., Elkhorn Vacation Club and Elkhorn Vacation Club Owners Assoc. for volunteering their time and sharing their expertise. These volunteers and their varied talents keep our Corporations in good standing and work towards improvements for the betterment of all. Your hard work is appreciated!

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Elkhorn Riding Adventures is now open at Elkhorn Resort in Clear Lake. This state-of-the-art facility features stables and a riding arena, and offers trail rides, riding lessons, horse training, hay rides, sleigh rides and boarding services. For details, visit www.elkhornridingadventures.com.

MANITOBA OFFICE: Phone 1-888-462-8785Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CDTStaff: Mandi, Judy, Michelle, Elaine and Linda

CANMORE OFFICE: Phone 1-866-856-3437Office Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MDTStaff: Moilah

RCI® wEEKS FEES (as of April 1, 2011)

ExCHANgE FEES (CAD)

Call Center Domestic/International

RCI.COM Domestic/International

RCI® FEES (as of April 1, 2011)

TRANSACTION FEES FOR ONLINE TRANSACTIONS — Transaction fees shown are for services provided online at RCI.com. Transaction fees for services provided via the RCI Call Center will vary from these rates.

Reserving own vacation time for 7 nights

No Charge

Home Resort Priority Reservation for 7 nights

7 Nights or More $151

6 Nights $130

5 Night $119

4 Night $108

3 Night $86

2 Night $64

1 Night $42

NETwORK DUES & SUBSCRIPTION FEES

RCI Points Platinum (12 months)

$54.22

Annual Network Dues and Subscription Fee

$122.25

Subscription Renewal - 2 yrs $225.77

MISC. FEES / RENTAl / gUEST CERT. /VACATION PROTECTION CAD**

Points Saving Fee $28

Points Transfer Fee No Fee

Points for Deposit Fee $28

Rental Price Per Point $0.0218

Points Ext – Less than 14,000 Points

Points Ext – 14,000 Points and above

RCI Points Guest Certificates $64

RCI Vacation Protection 1-2 nights

RCI Vacation Protection 5+ nights

Membership Transfer Application (MTA) †

Duplicate Points Directory (Shipping & Handling)

* RCI fees are subject to change at RCI’s sole discretion. For complete details of RCI subscribing membership, including RCI's cancellation policy, consult the Terms and Conditions of RCI Points® Subscribing Membership.** These services for RCI subscribing members residing in Canada are provided by RCI Canada ULC. The listed fees for Canadian members include GST/HST as applicable to such member’s province of residence.† Network dues and / or enrollment fee may be required in addition to the MTA processing fee.

RCI® Fees*A Taste of the Big Apple

Owner Services Contacts

Maintenance Fees Pre-authorization forms or post-dated cheques are an easy way to reduce stress and set up a payment schedule.

To expedite the process, visit our website at www.elkhornresort.mb.ca and proceed to the owner login specific to you and print the pre-authorization form for completion. If you require login info, please contact our office.

This mode of payment is also beneficial to owners who are away in November or anyone that enjoys the simplicity of having one less thing to worry about.

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Elkhorn EchoNews for Elkhorn Vacations Owners

So Many ChoicesTake a look at all the properties in the Elkhorn Vacation Club

Membership Has Its Privileges...Elkhorn Vacation Club owners receive a 25% discount at Shell Vacations properties

2011 RCI FeesRCI has set transaction and subscription fees for the current year

by Stephen Tadman, general ManagerElkhorn Vacations for life

w e are pleased to report that Elkhorn’s Vacation for life program is continuing to

expand its offering of goods and services for our owners. As you may be aware, we introduced the Elkhorn Advantage Program last summer. The response has been overwhelmingly positive.

One of the many advantages of the new Elkhorn Vacation Club is the ability to upgrade to larger points programs at extremely favourable rates. We have also added a component that provides access to wholesale discounts on a range of travel services not normally offered through a timeshare program.

The most recent Advantage is that club members have gained partner status with Shell Vacations. This exciting program provides a 25% discount when booking

rooms in any Shell property. The Shell network comprises a beautiful collection of resorts in the United States and Canada, including five properties in Hawaii.

If you have not yet attended an information meeting to learn about the many new options available to you, we would encourage you to do so. In the meantime we have provided a brief overview of the current properties available to club members in this edition of the Echo.

It Gets Better and Better

www.elkhornvacations.ca3 Mooswa Drive, Box 40, Onanole, MB R0J 1N0

Owner Services Office: 1-888-462-8785

VolUME 7 • IssUE 1 • sUMMER 2011

MEMBER NOTICES

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ExCURSIONS wITH ElAINE

BUZZ FROM THE BOARDS

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Another dream come true! This dream — to immerse ourselves in the frenetic energy of New York city — was tempered by my nightmare of being more like ”Ma & Pa Kettle Visit Manhattan”. A little preplanning and research resulted in our week’s itinerary, as well as substantial savings of time, energy and dollars.

we booked our seven-night stay with RCI’s Extra Vacations and our one-bedroom unit at The Manhattan Club was spacious and clean, the staff very accommodating and the location was perfect for exploring New York. we also upgraded our RCI membership to Points Platinum enabling us to book Broadway tickets at discounts and to receive them before our departure, as well as the Explorer Pass-go card. The go-card allows you to select the number of attractions you would like to experience and eliminates standing in admission queues, again for significant discounts.

we landed at laguardia Airport in Queens and made our way to the yellow cabs. Do up your seatbelts! we sped towards Manhattan via the Queens / Midtown Tunnel and after checking into The Manhattan Club found Morton williams Market Place only a block away with everything we would need.

we began our adventure with a Bike & Roll Tour (#1 on go-Card) of Central Park. The bike tour was a great time-savvy way to

see most of the park and to learn the more intricate details. Your inner child will love the Carrousel, then relax and enjoy “people watching” from a park bench at the Mall. You can see Central Park more leisurely from a horse drawn carriage or man/bike rickshaw, for a price of course. A Broadway show is a must. we thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the gershwin Theatre where we took in the show “wicked”. Our second choice on the go-Card was the Hop on-Hop off bus tour. we opted to upgrade for an extra $12.00 which gave us unlimited use for 48 hours on all their tours. we hopped on at Time Square and traveled through Manhattan, hopping off at Battery Park. The ferries depart from Battery Park and we soon found ourselves walking around liberty Island in awe of the Statue of liberty that stands proudly atop Fort wood, an 11 pointed star fortress. Next stop, Ellis Island, and if you suspect your family immigrated through this harbour, for $5.00 you can search 12 different names by computer. The Night Tour from Manhattan to Brooklyn lends itself to some amazing views of the city’s night skyline.

#3 on the go-card was the Empire State Building and up 86 floors to enjoy the view. After I stepped out on the viewing deck and was able to breathe again, I even opened my eyes. go-card attraction #4 was a spectacular exhibit of articles from King

Tut’s tomb on tour from Egypt.My husband, being a huge Yankees fan,

necessitated our venturing into the subway system and thankfully arrived in the Bronx, outside Yankee Stadium — a very impressive structure and we cheered them on until the STORM. The tarp removal from the infield after a 2 ½ hour rain delay was amazing; riding back on the subway to Columbus Circle at 1:15 am, not so amazing, but real motivation for power walking.

Stroll 5th Ave. and experience the rush of people and the famous shops. The Muppet workbench in F.A.O. Schwartz made me feel like a 5-year-old standing in front of Santa’s workshop, but I quickly matured upon entering Tiffany’s. Rockefeller Centre, Trump Tower, ground Zero, Soho, greenwich Village… There seems to be an infinite number of things to see and do, and although we visited during the warm weather of September, no doubt the changing seasons will bring a whole new set of adventures to enjoy in the Big Apple.

Six fun-filled days allowed us to savour a “taste” of what the Big Apple has to offer. we ♥ NY! Until next time, make every day an adventure! — Elaine

“Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not the destination.” – Roy M. goodman

Neepawa Condominium Corporation #3I. The Board of Directors was pleased with the success of the 2011 AGM held in Winnipeg at the Victoria Inn. The change of location was well received allowing the Owners from that area of the province a better opportunity to take part in the Morning Information Session and the afternoon AGM. The Board sincerely values the dedication and contribution of Owners and Staff that resulted in a productive and successful day.

II. The 2012 AGM is slated to return to the Elkhorn Resort on April 21, 2012 and we are exploring the 2013 AGM being held in Brandon. The hope is that the different

venues will facilitate the maximum number of Owners access to attending the AGM.

III. NEw POlICY FOR wEEKS OwNERS relevant to making changes after the initial request for booking of the annual week has been implemented as directed.

• Asinthepast,werecommendyouprovide the Owner Services office with your reservation or rental request at least ten months, prior to desired check-in date and supply us with three requests to avoid disappointment especially for prime time weeks. All requests will be implemented as early as possible within the ten-month window.

• Asreference,reservationrequestsreceivepriority placement over rentals to allow Owners planning to enjoy their Home Resort the best opportunity to do so.

• OncetheOwner’soriginalreservationrequest has been fulfilled, and the week booked for their own use, any change to these arrangements will incur an administration fee of $100.00.

• Thisnewpolicy,approvedbytheNCC#3Board, is effective immediately.

IV. More positive news on Phase 1 of the Water & Sewer Project. The lift station is under construction at this time with projected completion of the sewers for the Elkhorn Resort main building as well as the A & C style chalets by this winter. Phase 2 will provide sewers to the B & D style chalets.

V. Please continue to check in at www.elkhornresort.mb.ca and log in under Manitoba Owners to follow the progress on this project and any other updates.

Need a getaway? Elkhorn Vacation Club Owners have been offered a Partner Discount valid at any of the Shell Vacations Hospitality properties!

Club members may choose from a variety of popular vacation destinations in North America, Canada (including Whistler), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Puerto Vallarta, Napa Valley, Las Vegas, San Antonio, San Diego, Kauai, Kona, and Waikiki. Shell Vacations Hospitality brings you friendly service, superior settings, and an array of year-round activities to experience whether you are on a family vacation, a business trip, or a romantic getaway.

If you are already members of the Vacation Club and would like to access the deals through Shell Vacations Hospitality, please contact Client Services at 1-888-462-8785 for the website and password. If you are not yet a member of the club but would like to learn more, please contact us at 1-866-653-6191.

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MEMBER ADVANTAgES

Membership Has Its Privileges

25% OFF

Properties in the Elkhorn Vacation Club Properties in the Elkhorn Vacation Club

Elkhorn Resortat Clear LakeLocated adjacent to Riding Mountain National Park, the Elkhorn is the only 4-star resort in Manitoba. Beyond the natural beauty of Manitoba’s Parkland region, the property includes an award winning spa and a newly constructed equestrian facility.

Elkhorn Resortat Orange TreeThe Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona features an 18-hole USGA-rated golf course that is renowned for its beauty, as well as its challenges for players of all skill levels. Enjoy the lavishly appointed guest suites, the state-of-the-art golf practice facility, and the crystal-clear pool amid waterfalls.

Elkhorn Resortat PanoramaThe Horse Thief Lodges provide premium quality accommodations in a beautiful alpine village. Hit the slopes in the winter or play a round of golf at Graywolf. This championship level course is ranked 10th in Canada and among the top 100 courses in the world by Golf Digest.

Elkhorn Resortat The LodgesLocated in Canmore, Alberta these two-bedroom condominiums offer an outstanding family or group getaway at the gateway to Banff National Park. The property includes an outdoor heated pool, multiple hot tubs, a fitness center and underground parking.

Elkhorn Resortat Falcon CrestThe studios in Falcon Crest are ideal for a couples getaway to the Mountains. The rooms are nicely appointed with granite countertops, kitchens and gas fireplaces. Located in Canmore, the property is roughly a 15-minute drive from the centre of Banff.

Peacock Suites at DisneylandPeacock Suites is located minutes from Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. Back at the resort, visit the heated pool, two whirlpools, and rooftop sun deck or participate in fun activities for the entire family in Anaheim, California.

Elkhorn Resort “E Style”weeks 1 Bdrm 2 Bdrm 3 Bdrm

1-3, 45-50 10,000 14,000 24,000

4-12, 40-44 20,000 28,500 48,500

13-21 23,500 34,000 57,500

22-24, 34-39, 51-52 29,500 42,500 72,000

25-33 39,500 56,500 96,000

Orange Tree golf Resortweeks 1 Bdrm

1-4, 13-15, 42, 47, 51 43,500

5-6, 12, 52 51,500

7-11 54,500

16-26, 39-41, 48-50 35.500

27-38 30,000

Panorama (Horse Thief lodges)weeks 1 Bdrm 2 Bdrm 3 Bdrm

1-10 42,000 78,000 100,500

11-19 31,500 59,000 75,500

20-30 25,000 60,000 97,760

31-38 21,000 39,000 50,000

39-52 14,500 27,500 35,000

lodges of Canmoreweeks 2 Bdrm

1-6, 14-20, 40-42 33,000

7-18, 21-24, 36-39, 51-52 53,000

25-35 66,000

43-50 20,000

Falcon Crestweeks Studio

1-6, 14-20, 40-42 21,000

7-18, 21-24, 36-39, 51-52 26,500

25-35 35,000

43-50 17,500

Peacock Suitesweeks 1 Bdrm

1-2, 45-45, 48 17,000

3-6, 16-21, 47 19,500

7-15, 22-25, 36-44, 49-50 24,000

26-36, 51-52 28,000

Inn at the OperaSan Francisco, California

Starr PassTucson, Arizona

waikiki Marina Resort at the IlikaiHonolulu, Hawaii

Harbor Vacation ClubSan Diego, California

legacy ResortScottsdale, Arizona

Holua ResortKailua – Kona, Hawaii

Consumer wARNINgMany of our owners continue to report being contacted by companies implying they represent Elkhorn or RCI. The majority seem to offer the opportunity to sell or rent your vacation program. Inevitably they will ask you for an up front fee for the service. Regretfully it seems these companies, usually based in Florida, never actually sell or rent anything and the fee is wasted. In the event you are ever contacted regarding your Elkhorn Vacation program and there is uncertainty as to who is actually calling, please don't hesitate to contact client services to confirm whether it is legitimate. Never provide detailed information regarding your account over the phone.

MEMBER ADVANTAgES

25% OFF

1-3, 45-50 10,000 14,000 24,000

4-12, 40-44 20,000 28,500 48,500

13-21 23,500 34,000 57,500

22-24, 34-39, 51-52 29,500 42,500 72,000

25-33 39,500 56,500 96,000

1-4, 13-15, 42, 47, 51 43,500

5-6, 12, 52 51,500

7-11 54,500

16-26, 39-41, 48-50 35.500

27-38 30,000

1-10 42,000 78,000 100,500

11-19 31,500 59,000 75,500

20-30 25,000 60,000 97,760

31-38 21,000 39,000 50,000

39-52 14,500 27,500 35,000

1-6, 14-20, 40-42 33,000

7-18, 21-24, 36-39, 51-52 53,000

25-35 66,000

43-50 20,000

1-6, 14-20, 40-42 21,000

7-18, 21-24, 36-39, 51-52 26,500

25-35 35,000

43-50 17,500

1-2, 45-45, 48 17,000

3-6, 16-21, 47 19,500

7-15, 22-25, 36-44, 49-50 24,000

26-36, 51-52 28,000

MEMBER ADVANTAgES

25% OFF

1-3, 45-50 10,000 14,000 24,000

4-12, 40-44 20,000 28,500 48,500

13-21 23,500 34,000 57,500

22-24, 34-39, 51-52 29,500 42,500 72,000

25-33 39,500 56,500 96,000

1-4, 13-15, 42, 47, 51 43,500

5-6, 12, 52 51,500

7-11 54,500

16-26, 39-41, 48-50 35.500

27-38 30,000

1-10 42,000 78,000 100,500

11-19 31,500 59,000 75,500

20-30 25,000 60,000 97,760

31-38 21,000 39,000 50,000

39-52 14,500 27,500 35,000

1-6, 14-20, 40-42 33,000

7-18, 21-24, 36-39, 51-52 53,000

25-35 66,000

43-50 20,000

1-6, 14-20, 40-42 21,000

7-18, 21-24, 36-39, 51-52 26,500

25-35 35,000

43-50 17,500

1-2, 45-45, 48 17,000

3-6, 16-21, 47 19,500

7-15, 22-25, 36-44, 49-50 24,000

26-36, 51-52 28,000

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Maintenance Fees 6

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ExCHANgE FEES (CAD)

No Charge

6 Nights $130

5 Night $119

4 Night $108

3 Night $86

2 Night $64

1 Night $42

$54.22

$122.25

MEMBER NOTICES

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RCI Fees for 2011 6

Maintenance Fees 6

w DID YOU KNOw?

ExCHANgE FEES (CAD)

No Charge

6 Nights $130

5 Night $119

4 Night $108

3 Night $86

2 Night $64

1 Night $42

$54.22

$122.25

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